Berlin premiere for Eton BoostTurbine and BoostBloc battery packs
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On the top of the BoostTurbine, you'll find a mini-USB input port to juice up the onboard Li-ion battery pack, an LED charge level indicator and a full-size USB output
The BoostTurbine's hand crank folds away flush within the light but strong aluminum housing
Eton states that one minute of cranking should provide users with enough power output for an emergency call, a few texts or a quick location check with a smartphone's GPS
The BoostBlocs feature an LED status indicator that's activated by shaking the units
The 2000 model (left) stores enough juice to fully charge a smartphone's battery, the 400 version (bottom) can provide 200 percent dump charge, and the 6600 unit (right) features two USB out ports for simultaneous charging of devices
Eton Corporation launched the BoostTurbine and BoostBloc USB battery packs from the Power Boost range at IFA 2012 in Berlin
The 6600 mAh Li-ion battery of the red, black or white BoostBloc 6600 provides 300 percent dump charge to single smartphone when fully charged
The BoostBloc 2000 contains a 2000 mAh Li-ion battery that's claimed to provide a 100 percent dump via its single USB output port
The new Power Boost range from Eton is due for release in October
Article Summary
Eton came to IFA 2012 to show off its Rukus portable Bluetooth sound system and FRX Series of preparedness radios to Europe's green technology lovers but also treated us to a surprise unveiling of its new Power Boost USB battery packs. As the name suggests, the BoostTurbine sports a hand crank to keep the conversation going even when its own juice is drained. Meanwhile, the largest capacity BoostBloc portable power pack is claimed to be capable of simultaneously charging two smartphones.
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