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Griffin Technology 4002-TJUICE TuneJuice Battery Backup for iPod and iPod mini | List Price: $19.99
Discount Price: $6.49
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Brand: Griffin Technology
Binding: Electronics
Features: - An essential emergency power backup for your iPod
- Use wherever you can't charge your iPod
- Powered by standard 9-volt battery
- Perfect carry-on for airplanes, road trips and ski trips
- Compatibility: iPod nano (1G and 2G), iPod mini, 3G iPod, 4G iPod with click wheel, iPod Color, iPod Video
What a Boon! [Posted on 2007-01-31]
Before iPod batteries stayed charged for up to 24 hours, I bought one of these for my 20GB iPod & my two iShuffles. The TuneJuice lasted longer than the battery in my iPod. For my Shuffles it extended the battery life significantly. I went out and bought three more, two for myself and one as a gift. They were significantly less expensive when I bought them at Target. Later, Target no longer carried them and I ordered one online at Amazon.com. Prices have gone up. I have never had a problem with one of them not working. The only drawback being that they dangle from the port connection. I used a rubberband to hold the TuneJuice to the iPod and the iShuffles.
doubles my video playing time [Posted on 2007-02-08]
I make several overseas trips a year. My iPod has been invaluable for killing time on these long trips. The trips became even more interesting after I received an iPod video as a present. Unfortunately my iPod only lasted through two 40-50 minute television episodes. I was very happy to learn that there are a few external battery options for the iPod. I chose TuneJuice because of its size and need for only one 9V battery. After several overseas trips I've found that TuneJuice doubles my iPods video playback. So instead of watching just two episodes of Law & Order I can watch four (maybe the beginning of a fifth show). I have used my TuneJuice with both alkaline batteries and NiMH (rechargable) batteries not seeing much difference in performance between the two. My only complaint is that TuneJuice only connects to the iPod with its cable. This means that you either have to hold TuneJuice or find someway to support it (sometimes I hold my iPod and let TuneJuice sit on my tray table). I'm somewhat leary of simply letting TuneJuice hang from the cable as it seems that it could be damaged in this way. In any case I recommend TuneJuice as a good way to squeeze in a couple more videos with just one 9V battery.
Not real reliable. [Posted on 2007-03-23]
This does not charge, just extends playable life with a 9 volt by about 6 hours. It is ok for occasional trips where you may need an extended time on the pod. But it will not work with a drained ipod battery. It must be used before your pod gets low or it will not work. The pod must be turned off when plugging it in or it will not work. It is fragile and breaks easily.
Don't Buy This Product [Posted on 2007-04-16]
It will work for a few minutes on my iPod 40GB, then everything freezes until I disconnect it. I've tried 5 of these on 2 different iPods, and the results are the same every time. Don't waist your money, as I did. If I could rate this product lower than 1, I would.
Go for TuneJuice2 [Posted on 2007-04-28]
I ordered this and then realized that there is a TuneJuice 2!!! The TJ2 works off AAA batteries and works MUCH longer. It will give you a much better back up.
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