Hands0n
29th October 2006, 09:41 AM
Spotted this little gem on The Register recently - not immediately available, it must be brand spanking new, but worth keeping an eye on or advance ordering.
Sonnet is a little coy about just how much extra playtime the 2,100mAh battery in its Volta add-on for the 5G iPod - and its recent update. It provides a set of "estimates" that don't quite add up. If it adds an extra 50 hours' audio playback time to a 30GB iPod, why does it add 60 hours more to a 60GB or 80GB model?
But what are we complaining for? With even a baseline 50 extra hours of listerning and, more importantly, 7-18 hours more video playback time, all for just £45, who's grumbling?
Volta connects to the iPod via a dock connector, but provides a slot of its own so the player can be charged and stocked with content while it's fitted into the Sonnet device. Sonnet bundles a USB-to-dock cable so you'll always have one handy, and the unit ships with side latches to hold the iPod in place. Four charge-status LEDs keep you informed how much playtime the Volta can provide before it drops out and the iPod's own battery takes over.
Volta is available now. ®
Available from Dabs.com (http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=48XH&CategorySelectedId=11221&NavigationKey=11221,50833&InMerch=1) (among many others no doubt, I've seen it on Amazon.co.uk too)
Enjoy the luxury of extended video playtime. Combined with a charged iPod with video, Volta increases the total video playtime up to 16 hours or up to 80 hours of music listening pleasure!
Is your video viewing pleasure short-lived? Sonnet's Volta rechargeable battery provides one of the most powerful and complete booster battery solutions for iPod with video. Volta contains a rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery, good for hundred of uses.
Featuring a slim and sleek design, Volta's case is made from rugged aluminum with a glossy black finish. The iPod simply docks to Volta, which clips to the back of the iPod (a spacer pad is included for the slimmer iPod model). The combined unit stands for easy viewing and features four LEDs on the front to indicate charging status and remaining charge level.
As a complete booster battery solution, Volta includes a charging cable that can be used with any computer, AC adapter, or car charger with USB port.
Sonnet is a little coy about just how much extra playtime the 2,100mAh battery in its Volta add-on for the 5G iPod - and its recent update. It provides a set of "estimates" that don't quite add up. If it adds an extra 50 hours' audio playback time to a 30GB iPod, why does it add 60 hours more to a 60GB or 80GB model?
But what are we complaining for? With even a baseline 50 extra hours of listerning and, more importantly, 7-18 hours more video playback time, all for just £45, who's grumbling?
Volta connects to the iPod via a dock connector, but provides a slot of its own so the player can be charged and stocked with content while it's fitted into the Sonnet device. Sonnet bundles a USB-to-dock cable so you'll always have one handy, and the unit ships with side latches to hold the iPod in place. Four charge-status LEDs keep you informed how much playtime the Volta can provide before it drops out and the iPod's own battery takes over.
Volta is available now. ®
Available from Dabs.com (http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=48XH&CategorySelectedId=11221&NavigationKey=11221,50833&InMerch=1) (among many others no doubt, I've seen it on Amazon.co.uk too)
Enjoy the luxury of extended video playtime. Combined with a charged iPod with video, Volta increases the total video playtime up to 16 hours or up to 80 hours of music listening pleasure!
Is your video viewing pleasure short-lived? Sonnet's Volta rechargeable battery provides one of the most powerful and complete booster battery solutions for iPod with video. Volta contains a rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery, good for hundred of uses.
Featuring a slim and sleek design, Volta's case is made from rugged aluminum with a glossy black finish. The iPod simply docks to Volta, which clips to the back of the iPod (a spacer pad is included for the slimmer iPod model). The combined unit stands for easy viewing and features four LEDs on the front to indicate charging status and remaining charge level.
As a complete booster battery solution, Volta includes a charging cable that can be used with any computer, AC adapter, or car charger with USB port.