Innergie Introduces Lightweight and Compact PocketCell™ Providing Extended Power and Charging for Portable Consumer Electronic Devices

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the increasing number of consumer mobile devices that we all carry comes the familiar and often experienced low battery warnings of these devices when they are extensively used. Unfortunately, this usually occurs at the most inconvenient time; during a critical phone conversation, writing an important email, or in the middle of enjoying a movie on a tablet in a plane at 35,000 feet. Whatever the situation running out of power for portable devices typically occurs at a time when AC power is nowhere to be found. Innergie, the world’s leading provider of innovative consumer power solutions, is introducing PocketCell^™, a portable power solution that will provide consumers the power needed wherever life takes them – on foot, in the car, on a plane or a train.

“Consumers are constantly concerned about losing that connection when their portable devices run low on power. PocketCell fits easily in a customer’s pocket and provides peace of mind customers can trust to deliver extended use or charging for their portable devices when and where they need it most.”

PocketCell is a lightweight and compact rechargeable battery bank that will add hours of life or charge virtually any mobile device including iPads, iPhones, Android, and Blackberry smartphones, iPods, media players, and more than 10,000 other portable devices. PocketCell is designed to provide consumers extended power or charging capability when battery power is exhausted or typical power sources are not available. With a stylish design about the size of car key and weighing a mere 2.8 ounces, PocketCell is a mobile accessory that portable people cannot afford to be without.

"PocketCell answers the needs of consumers who rely on their portable USB devices to stay connected with work, colleagues, family, friends, and the world," explains Tom Atkinson, Senior Director of Americas at Innergie. "Consumers are constantly concerned about losing that connection when their portable devices run low on power. PocketCell fits easily in a customer’s pocket and provides peace of mind customers can trust to deliver extended use or charging for their portable devices when and where they need it most.”

The Innergie PocketCell is a 3000mAh, rechargeable portable battery bank with a fast charging 2.1 Amp USB power port and includes the recently announced Magic Cable Trio 3-in-1 charging cable with integrated smart-tip Apple, Micro, and Mini USB connector design (a $20 retail value). Customers can connect the PocketCell from its standard USB connector to nearly any portable device using the Magic Cable Trio for extended use or charging capability.

Recharging the PocketCell is simple. Customers connect the Magic Cable Trio Micro USB tip to the Micro USB charging port on the PocketCell and then connect the Magic Cable Trio standard USB connector to a USB power port on a laptop or computer, or a USB power adapter such as the Innergie mMini AC 15 power adapter or mMini DC10 car adapter. The Innergie PocketCell provides an industry-leading five built-in protections to ensure proper reliability and compatibility with over 10,000 portable devices, giving consumers the confidence to charge nearly any portable device with less power loss, cooler operation, and less impact on the battery life of portable devices. In addition, the Innergie PocketCell will automatically revert to Sleep Mode if not used after 10 seconds saving portable power capacity.

Extended Power (based on actual device use and internal testing at Innergie)

iPad					Up to 4.5 hours of use
iPhone, Android and Blackberry smartphones					Up to 25+ hours of talk time
iPod and MP3 Players					Up to 100 hours of playback time
Game Console					Up to 10+ hours of playing time

General Specifications

DC Input					5V DC / 1.5A (max)
USB Output					5V DC / 2.1A
Battery Type					Lithium Ion
Power Capacity					3000 mAh
Dimensions					3.6 (L) x 1.2 (W) x 0.8 (H) inches
Weight					2.5 ounces (excluding cables and accessories)
Built-in Protection					OCP, OVP, OTP, OPP, SCP

The Innergie PocketCell rechargeable battery bank, includes the Innergie Magic Cable Trio (a suggested $20 retail value), and is available at retailer outlets and online at a suggested list price of $79.99.

EDITOR'S NOTE:

The new Innergie PocketCell and entire line of portable power solutions including universal laptop adapters, mobile power products, and accessories will be on display during the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in South Hall 1 on Level 1 at Booth #21906.

About Innergie

Innergie is the Power Specialist that creates innovative lifestyle energy products for an ever-changing world. Founded in 2008, Innergie's technological superiority is backed by a team of professionals with more than 20 years experience in the power supply industry. With its expertise in compact power technology, Innergie provides the world’s smallest, most efficient universal power adapter and innovative power solutions. Innergie maintains operations in the United States, India, Romania, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and The Netherlands. To learn more about Innergie and its line of lifestyle energy products, visit www.myinnergie.com

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