I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own.
For high school and college students there is still back-to-school shopping to achieve and their stuff is usually more technology based. For those students iHome, the No. 1 brand in iPhone and Android accessories and Lifeworks have announced five new products for Fall 2015.
- Lifeworks Voyager Smart Backpack ? An integrated laptop compartment holds laptops with screens up to 16?. Front pocket includes an organization panel that stores your cell phone, iPod and other essentials while also allowing plenty of space for power cords. A zippered safety pocket secures your passport or airline ticket. A felt-like, scratch resistant pocket in the top is ideal for sunglasses or touch screen mobile phone. Available in blue/green and red/black. LW-C1012; Available at Walmart and TJ Maxx; $99.99
- Lifeworks ?Life Support? Shoulder Bag ? From the Life Support line, this versatile shoulder bag has ?future-retro? styling with updated features. Dedicated protective pocket fits up to a 16″ laptop. Secondary storage pockets provide simple organization. Easy access mesh side pocket is great for carrying a beverage or anything at your fingertips. Protective top access pocket is zippered to keep valuables in place and is perfect for a pair of sunglasses. Side zippered pocket is the perfect place to store valuables. Great for traveling and slips over most luggage handles. Ergonomic comfort handle with neoprene padding helps lighten your load. Available in three color combos: camo/brown, black/red and tan/black. Sold at Meijer. (LW-C201; $59.99)
- iHome Omni 3000 Portable Battery & Lightning Charger ? Compact design with fold-away prongs for a great travel solution. Use your own cable to charge an alternate device. 150% extra battery?3,000 mAh allows for 12 hours of web browsing, 9 hours of talk time or 8 hours of video. LED power indicator lets you know how much charge is left. Compatible with iPhone 6, iPhone 6+ and iPhone 5/5s. (IH-CT4041J; $37.99) Also available in Micro USB connectivity for Android phones. (IH-CT4040E; $22.49). Sold at Sports Authority, Walgreens, OfficeMax and Office Depot.
- iHome Omni 6,000 Portable Battery & Lightning Charger ? Compact design with fold-away prongs for a great travel solution. 6,000 mAh allows you to charge your device multiple times. Use your own cable to charge an alternate device. Offers 300% extra battery: 6,000 mAh allows for 36 hours of web browsing, 72 hours of talk time or 24 hours of video. LED power indicator lets you know how much charge is left. Compatible with iPhone 6, iPhone 6+ and iPhone 5/5s. (IH-CT210J; $69.99). Also available in Micro USB connectivity for Android phones. (IH-CT211E; $49.99)
- iHome PowerClip Carabiner Power Bank ?The versatile PowerClip Carabiner Power Bank provides portable power and charging for smart phones and tablets ? great for traveling, camping and hiking. It quickly and easily attaches to backpacks, handbags, duffel bags and carry-on bags. Just connect the backup battery to any smart phone to recharge and continue using. The PowerClip can be recharged from any standard USB port. Available in 2,600mAh, 5,200mAh and 7,800mAh capacities (for reference, an iPhone 5s is powered by a 1,600 mAh battery). Available in four colors: black, green, navy and red. Sold at Walgreens, Sports Authority and Fred Meyer for $29.99 (2,600 mAh; model CT4010), $39.99 (5,200mAh; model CT4012) and $49.99 (7,800mAh; CT4014).
The Lifeworks should bag is pretty sweet. It fits our 16 inch laptop, iPad, iPhone and everything else needed for day to day. It also easily slides onto the handle of luggage. Plenty of room in the zipper sections for all the little extras too.
The PowerClip: 2,600mAh Powerbank allows for for 12 hours of web browsing, 9 hours of talk time or 8 hours of video. I like that it is pre-charged and ready to use and a nice extra I don’t always see on portable chargers is the LED power indicator that lets you know how much charge is left. For size comparison here it is next to an iPhone 6.
Of course the shoulder bag and backpack are great for business people as well. The portable battery charges are great for EVERYONE that has a phone. We have all been there with a dead phone battery and no place to charge. I love technology and technology gear and these are really great tools to get the older ones ready for school.
