Archive for the ‘BatteryHeads’ Category

One week left for this massive May discount!

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Don’t look now, but the month of May is nearly over! And with the month ending, so does this deal with our Apple iPhone 4/4S Extended Capacity Power Case.

It seems like just days ago that we were thrilled to break the news of this offer, and now there are just seven days left to take advantage of it. But that’s plenty of time to get your order in to keep your phone alive and well for much longer than you’re used to, while doubling as a protective case! Or if you’re feeling generous, give this as a gift to that friend who is always ending up stuck with a dead iPhone. (more…)

Olympus coming on strong with this compact camera

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

The definition of a compact camera varies for some. In some models, you’ll see as many features as possible to maximize capabilities, while coming with a little bit more bulk. Other models might sacrifice quality in some features in order to keep a small and sleek design. And the beauty of it all is that the market provides consumers with a vast range of options to meet either side of those desires, as well as everything in between.

Olympus’ new PEN E-P5 camera fits more of the billing of a bit of a bigger compact camera that comes loaded with features. And the end result is apparently overwhelmingly positive according to the good folks over at techradar.com, who had a chance to play with this new camera recently. Below is an excerpt from their hands-on review that should give you a nice little introduction to a camera that is being called on of the best of 2013 so far. Have a look… (more…)

Continued lacking of smartphone batteries should prompt action

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Take a quick look at this excerpt from an article titled, “Why smartphone battery life still stinks, and will for years.”
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In the five years since Apple released its first iPhone, touch-screen smartphones have become thinner, lighter, faster and more capable. But through it all, battery life has mostly stayed the same.

You can probably make it through the day on a single charge, but not without a degree of caution. You’ll want to keep Bluetooth turned off when it’s not in use, and avoid long stretches of data use over 4G. High-end games and streaming video are guaranteed to melt away battery life, and if you’re spending a few hours in a dead zone, you’re better off powering down instead of wasting precious juice searching for a signal.

Because battery capacity hasn’t improved much over the years, the batteries themselves have gotten bigger, limiting how thin and light phones can be. Meanwhile, technologies like 1080p screens and wireless screen mirroring have been hamstrung by batteries that can’t keep up. Bad battery life can be an Achilles’ heel for otherwise solid phones; by the time you realize your phone’s battery stinks, it might be too late to send it back to the store. (more…)

Samsung Chromebook brings low-cost simplicity

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Some Chromebook computers have done great in some areas, but left things to be desired in others. It’s been a delicate balance of maintaining a small, sleek design, while still being able to perform to the needs and demands of its users.

That could be on the verge of changing though. The most recent Chromebook release from Samsung is aiming to do it all, or at least come closer than any other similar model has.

Techradar.com recently reviewed the Samsung Series 3 Chromebook and was pleased with the results. They do mention that gaming will be a drain on the battery, which means you might want to get an additional charger to always keep with you on the go. But that aspect of things doesn’t really fall into the realm of simplicity that these Chromebooks seem to strive for anyway. But it’s still something to keep an eye on if you’re looking to push those boundaries. (more…)

Camera smartphones could soon take a step forward

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

There are plenty of gadgets that aim to serve a single purpose and serve it well. Things such as professional cameras will always be the best means of taking pictures.

But that doesn’t mean that technologies can’t blend together, and one of the most commonly seen instances of this is the camera phone. It’s been around for a decade now, and in that time we’ve seen cameras on phones become a necessary feature rather than a luxury.

Lately though, some manufacturers have been taking camera phone technology to the next level. Rather than just having a camera that is high-end for a phone, now we’re starting to see what appear more to be compact cameras equipped with phones.

Among those makers is Samsung, who has underwhelmed thus far with this technology. But that could be on the verge of changing. Check out this article below about a new patent filed by Samsung that could be an emphatic step forward in the camera smartphone world… (more…)

The worst places for your battery to die

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Anyone with a smartphone has been stuck in a place where their battery is hanging by a thread. Then, after the battery’s last bits of juice trickle away, the worry of how you’re going to explain the pickle you’re currently in will undoubtedly creep in.

Avoiding these situations is the very reason to make the small investment in an iPhone 4/4s Extended Capacity Battery Case from Batteryheads.

Still, everyone has a story of the time their phone ran out of battery and the desperate measures they had to go to in order to climb out of that hole. Some are pretty off the wall, while others are of a person who simply went without their phone until they could reach a charger. Regardless, the threat looms on. (more…)

Month of May savings on an iPhone charging case

Monday, May 6th, 2013

You can never have too much battery life on your phone.

Whether it’s to make one last phone call in a pinch, checking e-mails to get you through your work day, or play games for just a bit longer while waiting for an appointment, you can always make use of some extra juice. In more simple terms, battery life can always fall under the old saying that, “it’s better to have it and not need it, than to need it an not have it.”

One common complaint about the iPhone 4 and 4s is that the battery life leaves plenty to be desired. And without the availability of a removable battery, toting around a spare battery isn’t an option as it is for many other phones.

To counter that though, we’ve got an option for iPhone users that can kill two birds with one stone! And during the month of May, that double-threat can be had for a heck of a deal.

At Batteryheads.com, you can now get the Apple iPhone 4/4s Extended Capacity Power Case for 20 percent off! Protect your phone and add 200 percent more life to your battery.

Whether it’s as a gift for Mother’s Day, or to give yourself enough power to last you through any lengthy summer adventures, this case and this deal is something every iPhone user will not want to miss.

Samsung upping the ante on mobile data transfer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

One of the primary drivers of prolonging battery life in the on-the-go devices of today is improving the performance of the device’s insides. When things such as a phone or tablet’s processor consume less energy while still performing at a high level, that is when real steps forward in battery life are made.

Samsung looks to be on the verge of changing the game of data transfer with a new chip that enables speeds never before seen, while also consuming less power. That makes for a heck of a combination for improving the capabilities of today’s technologies.

Check out this short article from InfoWorld.com that details the technology. Mixed in with all the high tech terminology is some more simple explanations of how it works as well…
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Samsung on Tuesday announced production of its first ultra-high-speed, 4Gb low-power mobile DRAM chip, which uses the company’s most compact circuitry to date. (more…)

Top Android phone lacking in battery life

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

The tech-world is constantly changing and evolving. What was a fancy, top of the line device a few months ago could be a dinosaur at this point.

And there is maybe no genre of gadgets where this is more prevalent than in mobile phones. The technology is evolving and improving so rapidly that it’s tough for even the biggest of tech junkie to keep up with it all.

But there are some good people out there who do their best to keep up to date with lists of some of the best devices out there. On top of that, they even provide some quality little write-ups on each device to help give you an idea of what each one has to offer. (more…)

Rubbery battery could diversify everything

Friday, April 26th, 2013

We’ve seen batteries come in all different shapes and sizes. We’ve also seen different technologies be applied to storing and outputting power.

There are creative ideas about improving battery technology coming in all shapes and sizes. But this new battery technology can come in any size.

Check out this video below with an excerpt of an article from Popular Science. (more…)