Saturday, July 15, 2017

Tools, Gadgets, and Widgets - Lepow Moonstone Portable Charger

The other day, while snapping photos at the museum, my phone's battery quickly became depleted. I couldn't let my phone battery get low because my train ticket was on my phone. What to do? Come prepared.

I brought the phone cord with me, and I also brought along the Lepow Moonstone Portable Charger. I bought this device a few years ago. I bought it in case we lost electricity during a storm, I'd still be able to use my phone as we had gotten rid of our landline.

The Moonstone connects with its USB cable to your computer to charge. It holds a charge for quite a long time. When needed using your phone cord, you connect your phone or device to the Moonstone. There are two USB ports so you can charge two devices at once.

The Moonstone is sleek, fits in the palm of your hand and is not heavy. I don't remember how much I paid for it. Maybe $50? However much it was, it paid for itself.

At Visitor Services at the museum, I had asked if there were charging stations to charge devices. The aide said guests were welcome to use the outlets across from the service desk. There were only a couple of outlets available and all in use. No worries, I could plug my phone into the Moonstone and keep phone and charger in my bag. I didn't have to be tethered to the wall for half an hour or better. I could still enjoy browsing the museum while my phone was charging.

I'm not sure this particular device is still available, but adding a portable charger to your toolbox wouldn't be a bad thing. No worries not having your phone available when you need it while out and about especially if a wall outlet or charging station isn't handy.

10 comments:

  1. EEEK. Yet another thing I would need to buy IF and WHEN I decide to get a cell phone. Yep, I'm one of three people left in the world over the age of seven who doesn't own a cell phone. Thanks for warning me!

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    1. Another Luddite like Himself :-D You guys belong in a museum. I had to drag Himself kicking and screaming to get a cellphone.

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    2. If you pay the bill, I'll get the best cell phone your money can afford. I have a phone at home, I have internet, and I have a very good camera. I see no reason to buy something I would NEVER use, anyway. To me it's a waste of money I don't have.

      If I was heading across country, I might get one that called 911 only, but I've never been in a position where I needed a cell phone.

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    3. Himself didn't want a cellphone, but I forced him to. Just in case of an emergency I told him. I was glad he had the phone with him when this happened in 2007: https://cjkennedyink.blogspot.com/2007/12/snow.html

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    4. That works great for you, CJ, but who would I call? Neither cat knows how to answer the phone and I don't have any friends who would come get me if I was in a snow storm. I somehow doubt I'd be out in that kind of weather, any way. The joys (and curse) of being my own boss means I don't have to leave the house to work.

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  2. I've said it before and I'll say it again, You are BRILLIANT! :D

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    1. I am, aren't I. (-; Thanks, Robin, you made my day.

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  3. Smart thing to bring that along charger along with you. I have a portable battery which really is great when I go places or as you mentioned, when the power goes out. Hope the class went well today. The sun came out here and it got hot. Then it rained some more. What a day. Hugs-Erika

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    1. Yup, sun came out and it got warm. No more rain. Yay! You might get to see the Aurora tomorrow night. I'll blog the class on Monday.

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