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Nyko iBoost Battery Pack for iPod
Nyko iBoost Battery Pack for iPod
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Buy New: $79.99
Buy New/Used from $23.98

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(based on 9 reviews)
Category: CE

Publisher: NYKO
Studio: NYKO
Brand: Nyko
Label: NYKO
Format: Cd
Color: white
Media: Electronics
Autographed: 0
Memorabilia: 0
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 1.3 x 6 x 9.5

MPN: 88055
Model: 88055
UPC: 743840880554
EAN: 0743840880554
ASIN: B0007M2X9M

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Up to 16 hours extra play time
  • High quality lithium-ion battery cells
  • Charge both the iBoost and the iPod, and transfer files, all at thesame time
  • Fits 20GB and 40GB iPods, and their Docks
  • Charges via AC adaptor supplied with iPod; or via computer's USB orFireWire port

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Don't let the music stop with the iBoost for iPod. The iBoost is an attachable rechargeable battery pack for all full size, dock connector iPods, boosting its battery life by 7 hours for video and 16 hours for music. The iBoost's sleek design blends with the iPod, attaching to the back of the device, and wrapping up to the bottom. The iBoost is light enough, stylish enough and small enough to never have to take it off. It even features a dock connector pass through port, allowing song transfer, charging and docking of the iPod while the iBoost is attached. With the iBoost, the iPod can go as long as you can.


Customer Reviews:   Read 4 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars I boost battery pack for Ipod   June 19, 2008
Excellent Product, used it on my trip to Ireland. Easy to use, just charge and go. I was able to watch more movies with my video ipod this way on the long flight to Ireland. Highly reccomend this product.


4 out of 5 stars exaggerated battery life claims, but still quite good   October 15, 2007
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I wonder whether or not any iBoost user has actually gotten Nkyo's claimed 'extra 7 hours' of video. Suffice it to say that I'm happy with the extra 3-4 hours that I have gotten from my Nyko.

One thing that I don't like is that the Nyko seems to lose its charge after a few days. This necessitates charging it the night before you need it to ensure a full charge.

At around $30 on Amazon I think the iBoost is quite good. However, I might take a look around to see if any other battery packs hold the charge better.



5 out of 5 stars Works great!   July 30, 2007
  1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have a 5G-30GB video ipod - this battery pack works exactly as advertised. I have only used it a couple times, so I can't vouch for the exact amount of extra time, but it worked flawlessly on a 15 hour trip to Italy from the states. It wasn't in use the whole time, but there was never an issue of running out of battery power. It also fits well with the ipod, and doesn't excessively bulk it up - it easily fits in the little generic carrying case I use to store my ipod, charging cord, earphones, etc. I recommend this without any reservations.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent Product; Works Almost As Advertised   July 5, 2007
  2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I got two of these for my 80 GB iPod video. I can charge the iBoost and sync my iPod at the same time or charge the iBoost independently. I'm pretty sure that I don't get the full 16 hours of extra audio and the 7 hours of advertised video, but I come pretty close to tripling the amount of iPodding that I can do between recharges which is perfect for vacations.

Nyko did an excellent job designing the device. You can use your iPod until until the battery is almost dead, then slide it into the iBoost. The iBoost adds a little bit to the size of the iPod when connected, but not so much so that it doesn't fit in my pocket. It does keep it from fitting in my armband, however. It adds just under an inch below the iPod where the battery is housed. Less than a quarter inch is added in thickness as well. So the statement on the packaging "So slim, so light. You won't know it's there" isn't exactly true; nevertheless, it is a good device.

It will not fit will for the smaller width iPods, but an attachment is included so that the thinner iPods (same width, but thinner) will fit well. As I have only been using the iBoost for a short period of time, I cannot speak to how well the lithium ion battery ages and continues to hold a charge.

Nevertheless, for the price and the utility of the device, I would strongly recommend anybody who ever has had to stop using his/her iPod because the battery died get one of these.



5 out of 5 stars Great Product   June 7, 2007
  4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I often go on long trips and use my iPod not only for music but for watching movies. Before buying the iBoost I would always have to cut my viewing time short for fear of draining out my battery. Now with the iBoost, I can watch several movies and my iPod battery is still fully charged. The iBoost has allowed my to enjoy my iPod more than I already did. I recommend it for anyone who uses their iPod for watching movies/music videos. You'll appreciate the extra hours of viewing time you will gain using the iBoost.

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