• RichardSolo 1800 without cable (RS001) is now available in the UK and Europe! Click Here! Please note the RichardSolo 1800 for iPhone/iPod with cable (RS008) is not available through this link.
• All other countries can order through our partner Skymall.com .
• Email us directly for large quantity international orders.

Reviews:

• Examiner : "It works great, is well made, and has lots of extras. Best of all, we don’t have to worry about losing the use of our iPhone or BlackBerry."
• Nexedzero : Product review video
• Just Another Geek Site : "The feature I like the best is that because it attaches via a power cord, and not a direct connection, you can use it regardless of the case you use."
• Teencastic : "Overall, the RichardSolo 1800 was a lifesaver. The awesome setup, and all the things the package comes with honestly makes it a bargain."

Features Overview

• Compatible with iPhone 2G/3G/3GS/4, iPod touch and all other iPod devices except shuffle (Note: You can now use the earphone jack while you are charging the iPod.) Works great with the iPhone 3G.
• Gives you more than double the battery time
• Small and lightweight for pocket, purse or briefcase
• High-quality plastic case is light and durable
• 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
• Environmentally sensitive packaging
• Begins to charge your Apple device immediately
• Complete kit includes Mini-USB to Apple connector cable, USB retractable charging cable, USB dual-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]
• Mini-USB to Apple connector cable measures: 20.5" [52 cm]
• Extended USB retractable charging 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.