
- Rechargeable 2000 mAh battery
- Extra 9 hours of talk time
- Built-in Lightning & Micro-USB connectors
- Charges 2 devices at once
- Integrated carabineer clip

I'm always looking to find good working tools that can go the distance and add to my Nerd Cave arsenal. That said, I jumped at the opportunity to take the myCharge Jolt 2000D for a test drive. Sadly things didn't work out as planned. The unit that I received was a dud. It powered up for about a minute and died. No lights, no juice, no nada. On top of that, it fried the battery in my Samsung Galaxy S3. Not a good start by any means. So here are my thoughts on this nonworking, battery frying lemon.
Out of the box, the Jolt 2000D is a stealthy thin, silver bodied paper weight and battery fryer. Weighing in at about 5.6 ounces and measuring 2.1" x 5.1" x 0.6" its no lite weight. Targeting those that own both Android and Apple gear, this charger is outfitted with both Apple Lightning and Micro USB connectors. The flexible connectors are hardwired into the unit. The power and battery level check button on this dud is located on the side next to the micro USB input. The mounted carabineer clip is solid and the only working part on this product. A 24" mini USB cable is included. The instructions are easy to read. For the suggested retail price I was expecting a little more in the box. Trust me, there are others out there that offer more for less.
For Apple people that do get a working, non battery frying unit, the Jolt will only accomodate the iPhone5. The power button on the Jolt must be held for 3 seconds after connecting their iPhone5. Users should keep in mind if the battery icon shows a solid green its 100% charged. Flashing green gives a 71-99% charge. When it begins to flash yellow, users will receive anywhere between a 41-70% charge. When the icon flashes red there's less then 40% juice. With a working unit, pressing the level check button gives an immediate read on how much power is left. Recharging the Jolt 2000D can either be done via a micro USB AC charger (NOT INCLUDED) or connecting to a computer. The manufacturer tags on a one year limited warranty to this product.
I realize that every company has its share of lemons. Even the almighty Apple has been known to lay a few. Too bad this one failed so badly coming out of the gate. One thing for sure is that the myCharge Jolt 2000D is overpriced for what it does and does not provide. For me personally, lesson learned. I would never recommend this battery frying lemon to anyone.
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This is a very cool gadget. You can carry it with you and recharge your iPhone 5 and your android device on the go. Great for mixed relationships such as ours. I plugged in my husband's smartphone when it was at 47% battery strength and it showed 100% in about half an hour. There's an included USB cable and the arms fold back into the device so you don't have a Martian-looking thing floating around your purse snagging on keys. The arms themselves are flexible, so chances of snapping them off are minimal.
This would be a five star product if it was possible to obtain adapters to accommodate two android devices (the product description is unclear, but leaves the impression that yes, adapters are both possible and included), or an iPhone 4 plus an android. I am also in possession of a couple of android chargers that fit my two Kindles, but alas, the configuration of the android plug on this one does not.
If you own an iPhone 5 and an android, this gadget would be the answer to prayer. I'd suggest to the manufacturer that either a dedicated single charger for iPhone 5 and/or SmartPhone might be the ticket, or make adapters available so that a wider variety of device combinations might be served. An outlet plug-in in addition to the USB cable wouldn't hurt, either.
My verdict is that the Mycharge Volt does exactly what it says it will do. I'd love it if a broader use was possible.
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The packaging on my Jolt said "PRE-CHARGED AND READY TO USE." So I plugged my phone in, and my phone started charging. A few minutes later it stopped. I figured maybe the Jolt's battery had simply depleted since shipping from the manufacturer so I plugged it into my computer's USB port to charge it. This is the only charging option unless you own your own USB AC power adapter. Nothing happened no charging light, just nothing. So then I figured it must be really depleted so it will need to charge overnight. Next day? Still nothing. No charge light lit on the Jolt. I figure maybe it is now fully charged but the light on the unit is defective. I plug my phone into it, still nothing. I have held down the power button for eternity, I have switched ports, still nada, zip, zero.
The only conclusion is this unit was a dud. While that happens to any product from time to time, here is what concerns me: One other Vine reviewer had the same experience. Only a handful of these units are made available to Vine reviewers. Basic statistical analysis will tell you that two dead units in that small of a sample size does not bode well for overall quality control concerning this product. There are other, comparable portable charging solutions to extend the charge of your device's battery. You may want to look there first.
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I've had it a little over a month, and find myself using other chargers or bringing this as backup, as there is no way this gives "9+ additional talk time". Though you can charge two devices at once (one with lightning and other micro-usb) I have not done it. Mainly because I can get about an hour extra hour if I am lucky. Be it my iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, and MiFi etc.
When I got it, even though it claimed to be pre-charged, I knew it would be depleted a bit, so I just charged it right away. I put it in a bag on a trip to NYC and thankfully I brought another charge backup as this thing got my iphone up about 35% more and then stopped.
It's not fully worthless, as it would be a good emergency backup when all else fails or is used up. I'd say it's good for hiking and camping, due to it's carabiner clip, but not for longer adventures. Invest in something else that is much higher than 2000 mAh.
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I really wanted to like this my Charge Jolt charger. It seemed like the perfect accessory for those transitioning to the iPhone 5. The problem is that this product hasn't really figured out how to charge an iPhone all that well.
The charger only charged my phone for a short while. While I don't really think that this was that hard to set up, I found myself second guessing whether or not I charged the device itself. Judging by the other reviews, I don't think it's my fault.
For 70 dollars, I really can't recommend this product. While the market is a bit small for products like this at the moment, I'm sure it will pick up as the iPhone 5 becomes more predominant. It's better to save your money then to waste it on a product like this.