TheAppWhisperer at The Photography Show 2015 – Seduced by Jackery – Portable Battery Chargers
Well, you know, I had such a fabulous time at The Photography Show 2015, hopefully you’ve read about my seminars, if not, I have a special section for you to indulge yourselves, here. One thing I haven’t mentioned yet though, is the fun I had with the mobile photography hardware that I was sent and demonstrated on stage.
A common question we’re asked here at TheAppWhisperer.com is ‘what’s the best portable battery charger for my mobile phone/device?’. We have looked at a lot and we are currently being seduced by Jackery’s gorgeous devices. Their slogan ’empowering life on the go’ is an important one, not least when it comes to mobile photography and art, we’re all so dependant on portable power.
I was sent three devices to demonstrate, the Giant+, the Bar and the Mini. I will detail more information about them below.
Jackery HQ are a very communicative and generous company we will be detailing a reader giveaway tomorrow and following that up with a discount code for all of our readers too, so hold tight before purchasing. Make sure you check back tomorrow for more details.
Jackery Giant+
The Giant+ is a larger power capacity design with four cells, producing 12,000 mAh rechargeable power capacity. Super-fast charge output (5V/3A) though dual USB ports (5V/2.1A and 5V/1A) allow for simultaneous charging of your iPad, iPhone, Android, and more at high speed. This external battery charger adds 500% – 600% extra battery life. The Giant+ supports up to 3 amps across both USB ports. This means that you can charge two devices at the same time and they’ll both charge at their maximum rates. Some external battery packs limit the total amperage, which gives you a slower charge rate when you have more than one device plugged in. Not so with the Giant+. It’s a little on the heavy side though, 10.4 ounces, which you’ll notice in your pocket or handbag, it’s noticeable but sometimes will be necessary. There are some additional useful features to this battery pack including LED indicators to tell you how much juice remains in the battery. It also has an automatic shut-off feature to help preserve the battery’s charge. If the battery starts to run low, you’ll become aware of that. There’s also an LED torch/flashlight attached to the device.
Jackery Giant+
Jackery Bar
Fast and small with 6,000 mAh rechargeable power capacity. Adds 22 extra hours of talk time or 2-3 full charges to your iPhone 5S / 5C / 5 / 4S / 4 ; 1-2 full charges to Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, 200+ hours of audio playback. This external battery charger adds 200% -300% extra battery life. The Bar weighs only 5.5 ounces and measures 3.8 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches. There are two different charging methods, USB and USB-micro. The Jackery Bar can be fully charged in six hours – you’ll be able to tell the charge is complete when you notice all three LED indicators are lit.
Jackery Bar
Jackery Mini
Adds 10 extra hours of talk time or 1 full charge to your iPhones. This external battery charger adds 100% extra battery life. Not so good for tablets as only 2,600mAH and 1A but it’s light to carry and fast charging, so a good product to always have with you for your smartphone.
Jackery Mini
Joanne Carter
Joanne Carter is a British photography journalist, editor, curator, and the founder of *TheAppWhisperer.com*, one of the world’s leading platforms dedicated to mobile photography and art. Since its launch in 2009, TheAppWhisperer has become an international hub for artists of all levels to discover, learn, exhibit, and engage with contemporary photographic practice.Built on principles of inclusivity, accessibility, and artistic excellence, Joanne has spent almost two decades championing mobile photography as a serious artistic medium. Through interviews, critical essays, exhibitions, competitions, and education, she has helped shape and document the evolution of mobile art on a global scale.Her work has taken her internationally, lecturing on photography and mobile art at institutions and events including the Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea, alongside appearances in the UK and Europe. She has served as a juror for international photography and mobile art awards across Portugal, Canada, the United States, South Korea, Italy, and the UK.Joanne is also the founder of *TheAppWhispererPrintSales.com*, one of the first online galleries dedicated exclusively to collectible mobile art, connecting artists with collectors across Europe, the United States, and Asia.Before founding TheAppWhisperer, Joanne worked extensively in print journalism and photographic publishing, including roles at a paparazzi photo agency and as deputy editor of a leading photography magazine. Her freelance journalism, criticism, and commentary have been published widely in both the UK and the US, with bylines in *The Times*, *The Sunday Times*, *The Guardian*, *Popular Photography*, *NikonPro*, *DPReview*, *Which?*, *Vogue Italia*, *LensCulture*, the *BBC*, and more recently, the *Financial Times*, where her published letters on photography continue to contribute to wider conversations around the medium.Alongside her editorial and curatorial work, Joanne’s own photographic practice has been exhibited internationally across the UK, Europe, South Korea, and the United States. Her work increasingly explores themes of grief, loss, death, memory, and the body.Her current research interests centre on grief, death, and poverty, with forthcoming postgraduate study leading towards doctoral research in these areas.Joanne is currently developing new long-form writing and photographic projects and is available for commissions, editorial projects, speaking engagements, and collaborations.Contact: joannetheappwhisperer@gmail.com)