I was very pleased to discover the New Trent product line. I opted for the largest capacity battery sold at the time of my purchase (the IMP880). Since I’ve bought my unit, a larger unit (IMP1000) has come out.

The unit is silent, doesn’t get hot, and fits easily in a pocket or fanny pouch which lets you use your electronic device with a cable going to the battery. It’s a nice setup. It charges with a convenient AC adaptor and there are LED indicator lights to let you know its charging status. It comes with a number of cables to interface with a variety of different electronic devices. I have used both the apple cable (for both iPhone and IPod) as well as the USB cable to power a hand-held GPS unit that can get its power form a USB cable. For those with other cell phone manufacturers, there is a cable that is Blackberry compatible. It also has cable adapters supporting both the mini and micro USB adapters in addition to the type A USB connector. It also comes with a USB splitter in case your need to operate two devices simultaneously from the battery.

I have enjoyed the peace of mind with knowing that I have an extra battery for my electronic devices while in the field. I’ve also found that customer support is responsive and has answered any and all questions asked. I am very pleased with my purchase.
Original Review Source: Amazon

IMP880 iPhone/iPad/iTouch Extended Backup Battery

Why to wait the time when your battery is out of juice and needs substitute when there are options to make your battery last long. Using Extended IPhone Battery Pack IMP880 users can lots of power to charge IPhone and that to multiple times. The charging not only enhances the life of battery but also helps in boosting up the iPad’s charge. It is a fact that according to Apple a battery goes blue after 400 charges and there are no options than replacing it; however, the time can be extended by using extended batteries. People who are in habit to use IPhone for long hours may feel a necessity for batteries lasting for long time and for them Extended Batteries can be of great use. The IMP880 Extended IPhone Battery Pack provides extended battery life for iPod Touch and there is no requirement to charge it for long time as it lasts for long time in comparatively. Moreover, Marathoners or people in long hauls in airplanes feel a need to have batteries which can offer them long lasting power supply to use their IPhone and for such persons Extended IPhone Battery Pack IMP880 is an awesome solution.

Read more at : iPhone Battery Pack IMP880 Review

After a couple of days of searching online, I finally came across this New Trent (formerly iMaxPower) IMP880 External Battery pack and was instantly tempted to get it not only due to its competitive price but the consistent rating of 4 1/4 or 5 stars all over the Internet including Amazon. I ordered it in no time and ever since I’ve got it, trust me, I haven’t looked back for another solution!
So, this compact review covers the New Trent IMP880 External Backup Battery’s hands-on un boxing and my initial impressions over the usage of almost one week.

Price (Manufacturer’s Website):$66.95

Specifications:
Weight 250g (8oz)
Dimensions 4.5 x 4.0 x 0.9 inch
Capacity 8900mAh@5V (500% of iPhone battery capacity)
Li-ion Polymer battery
Chargeable with an AC wall charger
Compatible with iPad, iPhone 2G/3G(S), iPhone 4, iPod, Blackberry & all USB Handhelds/PDAs with correct adapters (sold separately)
Compatible with portable game console systems like Nintendo DS lite, Nintendo Gameboy and Sony PSP with the correct adapters (sold separately)
Un boxing and Package Contents:
I ordered my New Trent IMP880 from their official website and got it delivered via Express post within 5 days at my doorstep. This was also a clue of their superior customer service as I had already seen numerous reviews praising their excellent after sales support all over Amazon.

In no time, I was ready to open the package and see what was inside. Honestly, the very first impression as I opened the packaging and held the New Trent IMP880 box in my hand, I felt as if the thing wasn’t heavy enough to perform as it claims to be. So I kept hoping I got what I paid for in the end!

Opening up the box revealed what the label said:

An IMP880 External Battery Pack
A Regular USB cable
An iPad only New Trent Propriety USB charging cable
A MiniUSB adapter for Blackberry, Tour, Curve and Bold
A MicroUSB adapter for Blackberry, Storm
An AC Wall Charger with voltage range 100V-240V (suitable for frequent travelers)
An English user manual

Now on to the good stuff. First of all, the size of the IMP880 device is actually pretty compact considering the monstrous 8900mAh power it holds. For size comparison with an iPhone 4 and iPad, refer to the image in the original source refered at the end. The build quality is excellent and feels solid when held in your hand. The matte grey-ish body gives it a superior look and feel. As for the weight, lets say its only slightly heavier than a MacBook MagSafe power adapter. For those who are not familiar with the MacBook adapter, it weighs around 250 grams according to the manufacturer.

The IMP880 device has a nice rounded On/Off button on top which lights up a series of blue LEDs when pressed once, indicating the juice remaining in the battery. 4 Levels of battery power can be observed with the LEDs. Pressing and holding the On/Off button for 4 seconds switches the device On (DC out / charge mode) and any attached device begins to charge.

On one side of the IMP880 device, three jacks can be seen. One for charging a USB device including all iPhones, iPad and iPod touch models, another for charging cell phones including Blackberry (DC-OUT) and a third one for charging the device itself via the provided wall charger (DC-IN).

Performance & Conclusion:
The IMP880 came pre-charged approximately to a level of 60% (3 LEDs). However the manual said to fully charge the device before first use. Thus I left it to charge for a while, which is indicated by LEDs flashing in a row, and once the charge is complete, the LEDs stop flashing (a full charge may require up to 7 hours) indicating the device is fully charged.

One thing I noticed was that when the IMP880 is charging a device, the IMP880 remains cool. I believe the main reason for this is that New Trent has a current limiter in the IMP880 that keeps charging current lower than what you get from a wall or PC. However in my experience the charging times on both iPhone and iPad were considerably the same with the IMP880 as would be with the native iPhone/iPad USB wall charger. Another interesting thing that comes with the package is a high quality iPad only New Trent propriety USB charging cable, which looks exactly the same as the native iPhone/iPad sync charge cable, only the cable itself is slightly thicker and is black in color with a label on one side saying “only for iPad”. According to the manufacturer, it is supplied for iPad specifically, allowing it to charge at relatively faster rates. I personally can not confirm that, however I did notice that this cable is the only one compatible with IMP880 and iPad. The native iPhone/iPad cable connected to IMP880 won’t charge the iPad. This probably has something to do with difference in cable resistance and voltage transmissions (I guess). It is also notable that 3 devices can be charged simultaneously with the IMP880.

Finally, what’s my take on this handy IMP880 External Backup Battery
charging device? I say for any power user like myself, who likes to carry multiple handheld devices especially while traveling on long road trips, this little gadget is PERFECT !!

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Originally Reviewed at : New Trent IMP880 Battery Pack – A Review

Read below and find out how satisfied how customers where without customer service and IMP880 product performance.

SkierQ8 says:
September 28, 2010 at 4:16 am
this new version of IMP880 external battery charger which I received lately as an exchange is incredible, this is what I call a real battery charger, any Iphone user should have all the time, I’ve charged my iphone 3gs 4 times & maybe it has more power to charge again.

Any one who read my previous comment should ignore it, the new version is a different story, its a real charger, I’m putting my comment only now because I wanted to test this unit completely to give my honest true final evaluation after charging several times.

Again I have to mention the unlimited active support & cooperation I found from their support team so thanks New Trent for this great product, hopefully you’ll update us with more great products like this & thank JOHN from support team for your great support
Rating: 5 / 5

Rajeev M Patel says:
September 28, 2010 at 4:58 am
I bought an IMP880 iPhone 3G/iTouch charger about a month ago. I was pleasantly surprised by their prompt service – the charger was delivered to my doorstep a day and a half after I had placed the order!

I was even more impressed with their product once I had charged it for the requisite 7 hours. I was immediately struck by the fact that I could simultaneously charge my iPhone AND my Blackberry Pearl while on the move. That fact alone justified my investment in the device. Let me explain that fact in more detail.

I am an ultra marathoner. I run 100 mile races. My races are chronicled on my blog, [...], and the biggest problem I face during the 25-40 hours I am out on the course running the race is the fact that my iPhone battery charge lasts only about 6-8 hours. That is the reason I usually swap my iPhone AT&T SIM card into my older Blackberry Pearl whose full battery charge lasts at least 50-55 hours. With the new charger I can now run longer races (more than 100 miles) without worrying about how to recharge my Blackberry Pearl.

I started the Thames Ring 250M race (100 hour time limit) in the UK in June, 2009 and, as my race report records, I spent about an hour, 54 hours and about 160 miles into the race, trying to figure out how to recharge the Pearl. I eventually spent 40 minutes in a canalside store charging the phone in a wall socket. Those 60 minutes would have been spent moving forward had I had access to IMP880 last year.

You can read about my phone charging woes in my race report on [...] (look for the section, in blue, “Nether Heyford Fenny Compton …”.

I fully intend to use the IMP880 during my September South Downs Way 100 mile race (again in the UK), the October Javelina 100M in Arizona and during my return visit to next year’s Thames Ring 250-mile race where I have some unfinished business to take care of.

I know that it will work flawlessly. I have already put it through its paces during my 23 mile pacing stint in the Western States 100M where my friend, Alan Geraldi, tried unsuccessfully to finish that iconic race (he missed the 85-mile cutoff).

I have been looking for something just like this for my races and I have to say that I love it.
Rating: 5 / 5

Eric D says:
September 28, 2010 at 9:04 am
I order the IMP800P about three week ago and had only one small problem trying to charge my IPad. I email Newtrent with the problem I was having and I was truly impress with your quick response back to me and resolving my problem. I also want you to know that I love my unit and I use it faithfully and it is well worth the money. Last I like to mention that I was showing off my IMP800P to both of my sisters who both also have the IPad and IPhone, they fell in love with minds and order there own that same day.
Rating: 5 / 5

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Original Reviews Posted at :Amazon NewTrent Product Page

New Trent IMP880 IPhone IPad Battery Pack only $66.95

Features of New Trent IMP880 External Battery Pack

• 50 hours film time for iPhone 4 as well as twenty hours film time for 3G iPad
• Compatible with 3Gs 3G iphone, 2G 3G iTouch as well as blackberry confidant bend assign phone
• Ultra arguable Lithium-Ion battery, 500% iPhone 4 Battery life, 80% 3G iPad battery life
• Ultra light weight 250g, dimensions: 4.3″x2.5″x0.8″
• Trade Mark New Trent is to one side marketed as well as sole by New Trent

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