Mobile Phone Chargers

Got a new phone, lost your Phone charger or need more charging options? You will be surprised at the wide variety of mobile phone chargers on offer starting from original chargers offered by mobile phone manufacturers to car and desktop chargers manufactured by other companies. You can take your pick depending on the requirements.

What to look for

Before buying a new mobile phone charger identify your needs. Do you want to replace a lost or old charger? Or are you looking for more charging options like charging in the car, through the laptop or while travelling abroad? Genuine chargers made the phone manufacturers are recommended. Also look for CE & ROHS approval which will ensure your safety. Most chargers should also come with a minimum 12 month warranty.

Charger Options

Mains or travel chargers are the most common mobile phone chargers, available in both original and duplicates. Car chargers with or without holders can be plugged in to the cigarette lighter. Travel pouches that contain multiple pins are convenient when you have more than one phone or if you are travelling out of the country. Desktop chargers with multiple ports look compact and smart and chargers that can be connected to the USB ports in laptops come in handy while on the move or when there is no power source available. The latest in the market is the car charger which comes with a socket so that it can be used as a mains charger.

The Universal Charger

The European Commission in 2009 called on all phone manufacturers to make phones that would work with a universal charger. Apple, Emblaze Mobile, Atmel, Huawei Technologies, Motorola, LGE, NEC, Qualcomm, Nokia, RIM, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Texas Instruments and TCT Mobile have agreed to comply with the standards issued by the commission with regard to this. Universal chargers will reduce e-waste, enable users to stick to the same charger through multiple phones and also reduce the cost of new mobile phones since manufacturers will not have to include one with every phone. Phones that are compatible with these standards are expected to hit the market very soon.

Mobile Phone Batteries- Essential part of mobile phones

Phone Batteries

Batteries are an essential part of mobile phones without which they will not work. Most mobile phone batteries these days are Li ion, which are lighter, slimmer and offer more standby time than its predecessors. If you are looking for phone batteries because you lost the battery or because it died on you, here is some information that will help you make the right choice.

Original Replacements

When replacing the batteries in your mobile phone it is always recommended that you use an original battery made by your phone manufacturer. Duplicate batteries although cheap will only damage your phone in the long run. If they are unavailable at your local store, check the internet for it. A lot of websites offer phone batteries for almost all models produced by phone manufacturers. They also offer guarantees and free shipping, ensuring that you get your battery safely delivered to your doorstep.

Prolonging the life of the battery

With a little care you can ensure that the battery provided with the phone at the time of purchase will last as long as the phone itself. When you charge the battery for the first time, make sure you do it for at least 16 hours or as specified in the instruction manual. Phone batteries last longest when stored at room temperature. Charge the battery according to its type. Li Ion batteries should not be fully discharged and nickel based batteries don’t need to be drained completely as formerly believed. Remove batteries from the phone when you know it is not going to be used for some time. Clean battery contacts on the battery and on the phone. Use a black background when browsing the net.

Mobile Phone Battery Failure

You know the battery is dying if the usable time after a recharge reduces, it becomes swollen, the battery becomes warm during recharge or when you use the phone. If you notice any of these signs in your mobile phone battery, replace it immediately to avoid any injury or mishap.

Avoid overcharging the battery and optimize battery usage by turning off the backlight, vibrator and the phone itself when not in use.