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patphil

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3. Just Google "Best portable phone chargers".
Fri Jul 28, 2023, 12:05 PM
Jul 2023

There are literally hundreds of these devices out there, at very low prices.
You can get them for your phone, tablet, or even your laptop.
They're great to keep on hand if you have a power failure, or are going camping or hiking.

Mobile hot spots are entirely different, and much more expensive. But then, most new smart phones are able to be used as a hot spot anyhow.

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They work well and are readily available everywhere MerryHolidays Jul 2023 #1
All I know snowybirdie Jul 2023 #2
Just Google "Best portable phone chargers". patphil Jul 2023 #3
it is basically just a spare battery Kali Jul 2023 #4
Anker is a reliable brand. Kablooie Jul 2023 #5
I have one. They are inexpensive and provide multiple recharges. Ocelot II Jul 2023 #6
No, a "hot spot" is a place Miguelito Loveless Jul 2023 #7
A hotspot can also be your own phone if it's set up to do that. Ocelot II Jul 2023 #8
I have two Jackery units. One 500 watts and one 1000 watts. mitch96 Jul 2023 #9
Easy to find and handy. usonian Jul 2023 #10
My jumpstart battery is a godsend. Charges phone and laptop during blackouts, Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #12
Yup Effete Snob Jul 2023 #13
How generous and thoughtful. usonian Jul 2023 #15
Well, thanks! Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #16
Have the same thing. Eko Jul 2023 #17
Really? I've never heard of this.. IcyPeas Aug 2023 #20
They're great when traveling overseas where plug type is different from US or when sinkingfeeling Jul 2023 #11
"Power bank" is the search term. nt intrepidity Jul 2023 #14
I made my own (well, but together) one for camping. DUar17 Aug 2023 #18
USB power bank Mistermike Aug 2023 #19
THANKS everyone for the suggestions. Grasswire2 Aug 2023 #21
I have a solar charger that I bring with when I go camping. milestogo Sep 2023 #22
solar, how cool. nt Grasswire2 Sep 2023 #23
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