Quantity	Amount
2 to 99	$42.46

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***Order the RS001 for iPhone, and receive our RichardSolo Custom Case for iPhone 3G/3GS for FREE! The case will not show at checkout, but is automatically sent.

"I love my iPhone 3G! It is the best personal gadget I’ve ever owned. However, my battery begins to run out, towards the end of the day. And you can run out of juice if you are traveling, or in an airport.

Now we’re introducing our newest backup battery, using Apple’s proprietary connector: the rechargeable RichardSolo 1800 Battery — just snap it on and it begins to charge instantly. It is certified both "Works with iPhone" and "Made for iPod", and for both the original iPhone and the iPhone 3G. Click on Buy Me An iPhone to see an independent demo of the RichardSolo 1800.

There’s nothing quite like it. It has 1800 mAh of capacity, which is enough to completely charge your iPhone, and have reserve power left over. It is the only battery available that actually "latches" onto your iPhone, and a support brace is included to make it super secure.

In the kit, you get a complimentary 100-240V 50-60HZ AC Wall charger, and also a dual-USB car charger, and a retractable USB cable. So you can charge it at the wall, in your car, from your computer, and you can charge them both at the same time. Connect the RichardSolo to the iPhone, then connect the RichardSolo to the charger, and charge both with one charger.

At night, snap the battery and iPhone together, and charge them both overnight with our charger. You'll wake up in the morning with both fully charged. When you travel, you don't need the Apple charger. Just take this one.

Of course, it works for all models of iPhone (2G/3G/3GS/4) and iPod, except for iPod shuffle.

This is a great accessory to keep with you all the time. There are three color LED lights to show you the status of the charge. And if all that were not enough, enjoy the built-in ultra-bright LED flashlight, and also the built-in laser pointer; your cat will be entertained for hours!" — Richard

• RichardSolo 1800 now available in the UK and Europe! Click Here!
• All other countries can order through our partner Skymall.com .
• Email us directly for large quantity international orders.

*Click here to see this battery with an Apple cable connection

Reviews:

• Practical Travel Gear: "...after checking out the RichardSolo 1800, it’s my new preference because of the flexible design, included cables and plugs and the extra features..."
• Marshal M. Rosenthal, technology maven reviews the RichardSolo 1800
• Watch Buy Me An iPhone video to see an independent demo of the RichardSolo 1800.
• Watch T4Show video to see RichardSolo 1800 203rd Charge Update.
• Chris Pirillo : "Your product is excellent, and the 'customer service’ is, of course, outstanding."
• Teencastic : "Overall, the RichardSolo 1800 was a lifesaver. The awesome setup, and all the things the package comes with honestly makes it a bargain"
• Mobility Today : "A must-have accessory for any iPhone Mobile Warrior."
• TUAW.com : "If you own an iPhone or recent iPod, this is the backup battery to buy!....... Now Richard|Solo has released a much improved version of the Backup Battery that not only provides more power for your iPhone or iPod, but some excellent new features that trash the competition...If you own an iPhone or recent iPod, this is the backup battery to buy!"
• MobileTechMoment : "The RichardSolo 1800 has exceeded my expectations and will be powering my iPhone for a long time to come."
• My Apple Guide : "The RS001 has many advantages that it's compeitors lack."
• The OC Technophile : "When you thought it couldn't get any better, it did."
• It’s Me Morphious : A review and excellent demo of the RichardSolo 1800 for iPhone.
• Boston Herald : "He's sold several different models so far, but none have been as good as his latest offering: the RichardSolo 1800."
• Typical Mac User : A podcast review
• Surfbits.com : "This is indeed the perfect gift for that geek in your house."
• iPhone Canada : "This is by far the best charging solution for the iPhone on the market given the price and extras included."
• iPod touch Fans : "This device is simply amazing, I can’t think of anything that could be added in the performance category. It does everything expected and more, all with style and reliability."
• JustAnotherMobileMonday : "I’ve really been taken by the design of the Richard|Solo 1800."
• ThatSnazzyiPhoneGuy.com : "The RichardSolo is amazing. I love this battery!"
• The mac core podcast : "While some people may prefer the "slide-in charger" design, I personally find the flexibility of the Richard Solo to be a greater asset.The battery backup is less expensive than many of the alternatives, and the wall and car chargers that will also charge your iPhone and other devices adds a lot of value to the package."

Features Overview

• Compatible with iPhone 2G/3G/3GS/4, iPod touch and all other iPod devices except shuffle (Note: If your iPod touch or iPod nano has the earphone jack right next to the battery connector, you can not use the earphone jack while you are charging the iPod.) Works great with the 3G iPhone.
• Gives you more than double the battery time
• Small and lightweight for pocket, purse or briefcase
• High-quality plastic case is light and durable
• Snaps on to iPhone / iPod instantly — no bulky cable
• Latching mechanism securely attaches to iPhone
• Included support brace securely attaches to iPhone, providing additional stability while in the hand. Works perfectly with our RichardSolo Custom Case for iPhone 3G. Click Here for details.
• Ultra-bright LED white flashlight built-in, with on/off switch (flashlight lasts over 100 hours when battery is fully charged!)
• Red laser pointer built-in, with on/off switch
• Fits easily to any iPhone case (without support brace in use)
• Environmentally sensitive packaging
• Begins to charge your Apple device immediately
• Complete kit includes USB retractable charging cable, dual USB port car charger, and USA AC adapter [100-240V, 50-60Hz] wall charger (works with any international plug adapter — click here to see adapters)
• USB retractable cable connects Smart Backup Battery directly to computer's USB port, car charger, or AC wall adapter for convenient charging
• Charge the Smart Backup Battery and iPhone / iPod together (the iPhone / iPod will charge first and then the backup battery — the next morning both are completely charged)
• Lithium-ion technology does not develop "memory" so you can charge often
• Smart, automatic on/off charging technology protects the battery from overcharging
• Advanced circuitry keeps battery cool to touch
• Blue, green, red LEDs indicate charging status
• One-year warranty from RichardSolo.com

Technical Specifications

• 1800mAh polymerized lithium-ion battery
• Richard Solo Battery itself is charged to 100% in about 5 hours or less
• Output: DC 5V +/- 0.25V
• Output current: 500mA
• Battery weighs: 2.3 oz. [67.6 gm]
• Battery measures: 2" x 7/16" x 4 3/8" [5.3 x 1.3 x 11.2 cm]
• Extended cable measures: 29" [73 cm]
• Operating temperature: 32 to 95ºF [0 to 35ºC]
• Storage temperature: 14 to 113ºF [-10 to 45ºC]

Summary of tips for longer battery life

Lithium-ion batteries, including the RichardSolo Smart Backup Battery are good for approximately 300 charge/discharge cycles. A "charge/discharge" cycle generally consists of an extended charging period, and an extended discharging period. A quick charge, listening to your iPod for 30 minutes, and charging again, for example, does not constitute a full "charge/discharge cycle", but is a portion of one complete cycle which means you will have more than 300 total charge/discharge cycles.

Also, many, many factors affect how much you get out of each charge, as well as how long the battery will last overall. The main factors include charging patterns, the routine amount of discharge (i.e., Do you use it until it dies? Use it for an hour or two and recharge?), temperature, storage, usage frequency, etc. Lithium-ion batteries do not take kindly to frequent complete discharges. When possible, the optimal usage pattern — for any lithium ion battery — is a partial discharge, followed by recharging. A partial discharge can be anything less than a full discharge. However, an occasional full discharge is desirable (e.g., once every 30 charges) to calibrate the battery.

Lithium-ion batteries do not significantly degrade, or develop "memory", even if charged at irregular intervals; irregular charging is acceptable. An iPod, or a RichardSolo Smart Backup Battery can also safely be attached to external power for extended periods of time. (For extremely extended periods of time, such as months, the battery will essentially be the same as if it were not in use. Lithium-ion batteries do not store well for extended periods of time at full charge. However, there is no way around this under these circumstances.) When possible, use the AC wall adapter for extended charging, rather than the USB cable attached to your computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this battery? How does it compare to other compact competitors?

The Backup Battery is 1800 mAh. There are other compact units, but rarely do they have this much capacity, and they do not allow tandem, or simultaneous charging of the iPhone and the backup together.

How many hours do I get out of the RichardSolo battery?

The answer to that question is not a specific number of hours, but rather the fact that it is more than double the usage time because battery life is dependent on so many factors; screen brightness setting, Bluetooth and wireless use, the strength or weakness of the cell signal, how much Internet browsing you do that day, etc. So the conclusion of all that is that whatever pattern of usage a person has, 1800 mAh will give more than double. So if the iPhone battery is down to about 15 to 20% remaining battery life showing in the iPhone battery icon, then snapping on a fully-charged Smart Backup Battery will bring the iPhone back to full in about an hour or so, with quite a bit of reserve backup power left over.

Will you just tell me how many hours of talk time that is?

There is no right answer to that question, other than that you will get easily more than double your normal talk time.

Can I use the iPhone while it is charging?

You can plug the Backup Battery into a power source, and charge the iPhone and battery at the same time (it is smart enough to fully charge the iPhone, and only then will it charge up the Backup Battery), and use the iPhone while it is charging. So it is like getting a free charger for your iPhone, which is a nice benefit, and it comes with both a wall plug and a USB plug charger and a car charger.

Why is it important to be certified for iPhone 2G and 3G?

This is an official certified "Works with iPhone" product. There are other gray market batteries around, but they are not necessarily safe for the iPhone and are not carrying the logo that shows they have passed the test certification. The most important thing here that Apple checks is that the circuitry in the Smart Backup Battery knows when to automatically stop charging the iPhone, which preserves the remaining charge in the battery for later, as well as protects the iPhone.

Why don't you make it so the battery is in the back, in a case, so that it doesn't stick out the bottom?

A few people have mentioned that they prefer a configuration where the backup battery is in a case covering the back of the iPhone. However, that configuration results in covering the antenna of the iPhone, and can result in weak reception and transmission of phone calls. And,the RichardSolo design has the added flexibility of using the Backup Battery without needing to remove your iPhone case, and you can use it with your iPod as well.

I can't load my iPod touch or nano with the battery while having my headphones plugged in?

For iPod touch, and for some nano models, where the earphone jack is right next to the charging pin, it is not possible to plug in the battery and also plug in the earphones at the same time. So you can charge the iPod, or use the earphones, but not both at the same time. However, our RS008 model which connects to the Apple device via a "mini-USB to Apple cable" does not block the earphone jack. Click here to view the RS008 product page.

Can I get a copy of the instruction manual?

Yes, click here to download the PDF.

Great Value for the Price! ReviewLocker (California) 8/28/2010 11:28 AM After playing around with the RichardSolo 1800, I have to admit that it definitely exceeded my expectations. It can hold 2-3 full charges of an iPhone and the included LED and laser only add to it's value. Overall, this device was definitely worth the investment and I would highly recommend this to a friend. I also did a video review for those of you who want more info! Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBo13BF1OK4

be careful not to bend contacts john eastbay (sf bay area) 3/9/2010 8:03 AM I'm very happy with the battery, charging cables and iPhone case. Be careful not to bend contacts: I attached the battery to the phone with the support brace and case. I then put it into my fanny pack. Evidently, putting it into the fanny pack slightly bent the contacts and the battery would only change if I put the battery and phone face down. I was a month or so past the end of the warranty. I contacted richard solo and they figured out what the problem was [bent contacts] and sent me a new battery.

A must for your mobile life Mike C. (Boston) 2/17/2010 6:17 AM This little device is worth every penny. Both my wife and I have the 3G iPhone and this battery has performed extremely well when we travel. It has enough reserve on a full charge to completely charge a dead iPhone and still enough pwr left to charge another phone. It is so easy to use and I love the fact that you can charge both the device and the phone at the same time. I've also found the laser pointer useful in meetings whether I'm presenting or not. Bottom line, best bang for the buck. It will be a life saver when you need it the most.

Superior Customer Service Sheldon Lehman (Alberta, Canada) 11/16/2009 7:25 PM I just received my RS1800 and they are better than I expected. They are the perfect size and work wonderfully. I had ordered 3 of them and one was damaged. I emailed Richard Solo and advised them of my problem. My email was answered within 2 hours, and the problem was solved immediately. I will have a new RS1800 shipped in the morning. I was blown away. Talk about customer service!!! I WILL be doing business with Richard Solo again. How can I not! Buy this product, it is worth it.

Outstanding Battery for iPhone 3Gs (Unknown) 8/4/2009 9:03 AM What can I say. This battery is outstanding. I was using a competitor's batter and it turned out to be incompatible with the iPhone 3Gs. While reading an iPhone 3Gs blog someone recommended the the RichardSolo. I decided to give it a try especially since I had already used two other products. The RichardSolo is EXCELLENT. I highly recommend this battery and no other for the iPhone 3Gs. I am so happy. Thank you Richard Solo!