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When fully charged, it stores enough energy to charge some mobile devices a number of times before it needs a top-up itself. It's compatible with just about any portable electronic gadget and benefits from automatic Amp switching technology that makes sure an attached device is charged at the fastest rates.</p> <p>The Power Core from Phonesuit packs high density Li-ion cells rated at 8200mAh in a form not much bigger than, and just as gorgeous as, an iPhone 4. The "personal, portable, pocket-sized power plant" has been certified by Apple as <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150419081834/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/iphone/" target="_blank">iPhone</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150419081834/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/ipod/" target="_blank">iPod</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150419081834/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/ipad/" target="_blank">iPad</a> compatible but can juice up just about any mobile device thanks to numerous device cables and tips, as well as a USB port.</p> <p>The 130 x 75 x 18mm (5.11 x 2.95 x 0.7-inch) Power Core will output DC of 5V at 2.1A or 12V at 2A to such things as Android smartphones and tablets, GPS, netbooks and e-Readers manufactured by the likes of Blackberry, Samsung, LG, Nokia and Motorola.</p> <p>Its three ring LED charge meter lets users know how much charge is remaining in the unit. 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