Everyone seems to be pretty dependent on mobile devices these days. Everywhere you turn, there’s someone ducked down and looking into a tablet, a laptop, or their smartphone. Businessmen, in particular, are most often seen this way. Stock market and corporate execs, agents, and salespeople need to be on top of their game, and that means knowing precisely what is going on.
They have to know the market trends and the contents of the latest information packets—some executives even control their firm’s workings from a distance (these people are often the ones taking advantage of business VoIP, such as the kinds provided by[u1] RingCentral.)
The Battery Problem
While the use of mobile devices stops them from losing billable hours, using sophisticated applications can also eat up a lot of battery time. A device is only good for work or doing anything at all when it’s active, and not all mobile devices have impressive battery lives. [u2] Even the ones that do tend to run out quickly when you use powerful applications or simply connect to wifi. For example, the Wifi-enabled third generation Kindle normally has an impressive battery life of up to a month, but that’s only if you keep the wifi off the entire time. When switched on, battery life can plunge down to mere hours.
This can be a huge problem for people who like using various apps which, among other things, allow them to stay connected to their workplace or the Internet. Frequent gamers (let’s all admit it, some people get addicted) [u3] also find the battery issue frustrating. Keeping your mobile device perpetually plugged in while you’re using it defeats the purpose of its supposed mobility, on top of damage the battery itself
The Remedy
People get around this problem by using backup power sources. These rechargeable “power packs” can keep a device functioning for longer periods of time—extremely vital to people who might have to spend long hours away from power ports. Some of the best battery packs on the market can bring a device back to its full capacity. Here are some of the best packs you can look into:
- Energizer XP2000 Universal Rechargable Power Pack – weighs[u4] 2.4 ounces, making it lightweight and portable. It can save up to 2000 mAh of power. This might not be enough for a laptop, but tablet computers and iPads can get a full recharge.
- ReVIVE Series Rapid GoCharge – capable of storing 2000mAH as well, this charger has two USB ports, and four different charging ports. It’s very useful for recharging smartphones, Apple products, and Kindles. Outdoorsmen might prefer it because it has a built-in flashlight.
- New Trent iCruiser IMP1000 – as the name suggests, this works best with Apple products. It may not look as portable as the others, but this backup power source can provide up to fifty hours of iPhone charge time. It stores an impressive 11,000 mAh of power and can power smartphones for as long as needed.
[u1]These don’t provide business VoIP.
[u2]If you can avoid using conjunctions at the beginning of a sentence, then please do.
[u3]Unnecessary, especially when we want to project decisiveness.
[u4]Unnecessary word.