iPad Mini - backup battery
05-07-2015, 05:05 AM
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iPad Mini - backup battery
Anybody have any suggestions for a good backup battery with tons of life (ideally will be able to charge the iPad mini at least 2 or maybe 3 times) that won't knock out comm/nav radios (apparently that's an issue with some of them like this one: http://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/ipa...d-battery.html)?
Tried using a 14W solar charger and it charged a friends iPad 1, but won't charge my iPad Mini or iPhone 6.
Tried using a 14W solar charger and it charged a friends iPad 1, but won't charge my iPad Mini or iPhone 6.
05-07-2015, 05:31 AM
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Anybody have experience with Anker? This seems like the answer to my question, great price too...
Amazon.com: Anker Astro E7 Ultra-High Capacity 25600mAh 3-Port 4A Compact Portable Charger External Battery Power Bank with PowerIQ Technology for iPhone, iPad, Samsung and More (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories
Amazon.com: Anker Astro E7 Ultra-High Capacity 25600mAh 3-Port 4A Compact Portable Charger External Battery Power Bank with PowerIQ Technology for iPhone, iPad, Samsung and More (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories
06-23-2015, 09:28 PM
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I went to radioshack and bought a $30 backup battery...haven't used it once, but it's charged and ready to go in case I need it. I don't see the point in buying some fancy expensive "pilot backup battery" when any backup battery works just fine and will be half the price 
06-24-2015, 06:52 AM
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I have the second generation of the RAVPower external battery (link below) that was recommended to me by an electrical engineer friend. I use it when flying with my iPad Mini and it's now one of the most important things in my flight bag. I picked it up for $29.99 last year when they were having a sale, but would easily pay up to $50 for it again.
http://amzn.com/B00MQSMEEE
http://amzn.com/B00MQSMEEE
06-29-2015, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by flynhighaf23
I went to radioshack and bought a $30 backup battery...haven't used it once, but it's charged and ready to go in case I need it. I don't see the point in buying some fancy expensive "pilot backup battery" when any backup battery works just fine and will be half the price
Originally Posted by FraxAvi8tor
I have the second generation of the RAVPower external battery (link below) that was recommended to me by an electrical engineer friend. I use it when flying with my iPad Mini and it's now one of the most important things in my flight bag. I picked it up for $29.99 last year when they were having a sale, but would easily pay up to $50 for it again.
http://amzn.com/B00MQSMEEE
http://amzn.com/B00MQSMEEE
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