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With all the new applications available through places like the BBGeeks Store and the recently released BlackBerry App World, people are starting to push their BlackBerry devices to the limit. When you take into account the GPS and WiFi functionality of the latest models like the Bold, Curve 8900 and the Storm, you have a recipe for the dreaded BlackBerry Battery Drain.

Introducing BlackBerry Battery Power for those on the go: Freedom Mobile Power Supply

When picking BlackBerry Accessories to review I try and focus on items that will enhance my/your productivity or mobility. In this case I have chosen the Freedom mobile Power Supply because I tend to kill a fresh Bold battery in a very short amount of time.

While I actively take steps to reduce my BlackBerry Battery drain, I often find it necessary to plug my device into my USB at work or the wall charger at home. Many times this is inconvenient and I find myself wishing I could just leave. Sometimes I leave without a full charge and kick myself later when the Berry dies on the road.

With the Freedom Mobile BlackBerry Power Supply those pesky “wasted” minutes in the office or at home are a thing of the past. I can walk around freely, knowing that I have more than a full charge in my back pocket.

Breaking it down: What does the freedom Mobile Power Supply do and How does it do it?

The Freedom Mobile Power Supply is a tiny gadget that easily fits into your pocket or purse. It measures approximately 4 inches in height by 2.5 inches wide and 1 inch deep. The only time you will notice/remember that you are packing this accessory is when you see your low battery indicator flashing.

Using the Freedom Mobile Power Supply is a painless procedure. The steps involved are minimal.

1. Charge the mobile power supply through either your wall charger or your USB port on your computer.
2. Wait for the indicator light on the mobile power supply to turn green indicating a full charge.
3. Put it in your pocket/purse
4. Plug the mobile power supply into your BlackBerry mini USB port fo a full charge while on the go.

The Freedom Mobile Power Supply holds more than a full charge for your BlackBerry. In some cases it hold up to 2X a full charge. This means you have guaranteed power at all times and the comfort that comes along with knowing that you will not miss that call or BBM that you have been waiting for (assuming your network coverage is up to snuff).

Here are the results from the initial testing for mobile unit charge time, charge capacity and BlackBerry charge time:

1. Mobile Unit Charge Time: I put the Freedom mobile Power Supply through 3 full charge/discharge cycles for this review and each time the results were nearly identical. In each instance, the power supply took between 4.5 to 5 hours to charge from a completely flat state. This is a little longer than the documentations claims of a 4 hour charge, but not something to split hairs over.
   
2. Mobile Unit Charge capacity: The documentation states that the mobile power supply will hold “up to” 2 full charges for your BlackBerry device. Throughout each round of testing I was only able to get 1.5 full charges out of it. This probably has to do with the capacity of the Bold battery compared to say that of the Pearl.
   
3. BlackBerry Charge Time: For every initial charge of my Bold with the Freedom mobile Power Supply it took between 3 and 3.5 hours to go from a dead battery to a full charge. On the subsequent charge (2nd from the power supply) the timing was approximately 1.5 hours to a 60% charge. This left the power supply completely drained.

Final Thoughts on the Freedom Mobile Power Supply

This is one BlackBerry accessory that is worth every penny. I no longer have to think about when I am going to stop to charge my Bold. I keep the Freedom mobile Power Supply in my pocket or bag on longer trips and relax. It has even come in handy for friends who are not quite as savvy. I have given their BlackBerry devices a “jump” on more than one occasion in the past couple weeks and they have all been amazed at the power of this tiny gadget.

The Freedom Mobile Power Supply can be purchased from the BBGeeks Store for $49.95. Get yours today and never be caught with a dead Berry again.

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