With our new GearPower High Capacity Mobile Power Station (GMP6600P) you don’t have to worry about getting caught on the road without a charge, whether it’s an Apple iOS or Google Android powered device. And at a $79.95 MSRP you don’t have pay $100+ to do so!



Using the smart LED capacity display, you always know how much charge is left at a glance. So relax while the Mobile Power Station charges two of your devices simultaneously. Yes, that’s right … two! The Mobile Power Station sports both 1A and 2.1A charging points delivering a 6600 mA charge.

Concerned about portability? The GearPower fits in your pocket and is easily chargeable either with a wall outlet or the USB port on your computer.

Now, you can keep your devices (smartphones, cell phones, tablets, iPad 1 & 2, iPhone, iPod, BlackBerry devices, Digital cameras, most mp3 players and most devices which plug into a USB, or Micro-USB power source) charged up when you are on the road.

So whether you are a student on the go or a business professional with a long commute, the Mobile Power Station has you covered.

Find out more with this cool demo.

What do you think? Can you come up with some uses for this device? Please share your thoughts with us here on the blog, on Facebook or on Twitter.

Say the word “mobility” in the context of technology and you’re likely to get people thinking about smartphones, Blackberries, iPads and the ever-growing number of mobile accessories that allow us to do everything from answer our phones with no hands to powering our mobile devices with no AC outlet.

New technologies and functionality are ushered into the mobility segment on a daily basis. Most of the advancements are introduced with one or two goals in mind: making life more convenient and/or giving us better access to and management of content. By definition, mobility is just the quality of being mobile with “mobile” defined as, capable of moving or being moved readily.


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By this definition, a Q-tip could be considered a “mobility” product, but for the sake of argument, we’re focusing on AV connectivity and convergence products that may not fit in the traditional view of “mobility.”

Inside the home may not seem like a place where mobility products would be in high-demand, but a closer look reveals quite the opposite. The very notion of convergence epitomizes a healthy marriage between computer and AV devices. Often, the best way to foster technology matrimony is with an input device like a wireless keyboard that can toggle seamlessly between PC and TV; managing content, inputting data and eliminating the need to juggle multiple devices.

You may not be able to stash a wireless keyboard in your briefcase, but few input devices offer the same level of functionality around the home. With features like custom hotkeys, no line of site needed and the optical trackball, IOGEAR has turned a simple input device into an invaluable Home Theater PC and productivity controller.

Mobility is evolving into a lifestyle more than a segment of products. The ability to access our entire professional and social networks at the touch of a button is still a relatively new concept, but completely changing how business is done and relationships are built. Add to this our ability to share, produce and manage content without being tethered to a chair in an office, we see that the definition of mobility is evolving daily.

How do you define a mobility product and what are your favorite IOGEAR offerings? Do have an example of how one of our products has helped you become more mobile?

Let us know in the comments or on our Facebook page.

With so many useful gadgets available to us, it can be difficult to determine which give us the best value. In this post we will look at the general types of items that are useful for a student on the move, along with some specific recommendations. As always, we would love to hear how you are making the most of your own digital toolkit, so be sure to drop us a comment about your experiences.

Smart Phone

Whether you choose an iPhone, an Android-powered phone or a Blackberry, you will have a pocket-sized computer at your disposal with literally thousands of ways to improve your productivity.

Following are some resources to help you get the most out of your smart phone as a student:

iPhone

• Apps for Students – Apple.com
• iPhone Apps for the College Student – TUAW.com
• 7 Essential iPhone Apps for Students – GearFire.net

Android

• 10 Android Apps for the Tech-Savvy Student – Wired.com
• Taking Android Back to School: Apps Every Student Should Have – AndroidCentral.com
• The 4 Must Have Android Phone Applications for Students – MakeUseOf.com

BlackBerry

• Must Have BlackBerry Applications for Teachers and Students – BBGeeks.com
• The Best Blackberry Applications for College Students – EDUInReview.com

Oh, and you can also make phone calls

Portable Computer

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Unless you want to do all of your work in the library or computer lab, you must have a portable computer. That’s all fine and dandy, but the bigger question is what type of computer should you get. We suggest that you first think through the following questions:

• What type of activities will you use the computer for?
• How important is the size and weight of the computer?
• Will you use the computer under ‘hazardous conditions’?
• Will you need to go long hours without a power source?
• Will most of your work be done indoors or outdoors?
• What programs will you need to run?
• What file formats will you need to work with most?

A little preparation will go a long way towards making the right choice. The next step is to talk to someone who is knowledgeable; perhaps the person that staffs your school’s computer store or computer lab. If your school does not have a computer store, try the local computer dealer or a big retailer such as Best Buy. Take the time to actually try out the computer that you will potentially buy. After all, you will be spending many hours in front of it. Here is a good online guide to get you started.

Once you have a good idea of what you need in terms of the technical specifications, you can turn to the Internet to help you find a good deal using sites such as SlickDeals.net. As a minimum check out the prices at Amazon.com and CNET.com so that you have a baseline idea of what the price point should be.

Battery Power

It is a given that you will likely need to battle for power outlets, since these days everyone is looking to charge something. For each of your devices, keep a few spare batteries in your backpack. For items such as the iPhone where you cannot change the battery, use an external charger such as our GearPower – Portable Battery for Mobile Devices.

Backpack

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This is the piece of gear that may be most important! After all, you want to keep all of that precious gear safe. Similar to making your portable computer choice, there are some questions to think through before you make your selection:

• What will I need to carry in my backpack? About how much does that weigh?
• How important is style vs. function to you?
• If you will carry a computer in your backpack, what are the computer’s dimensions?
• Do you prefer to roll your backpack or wear it?

Now that you’ve spent some time thinking through what you need, check out these resources to help you finalize your decision:

• Ask Engadget: Best Backpack for Holding a Laptop and Textbooks? – Engadget.com
• Backpack Reviews – ConsumerSearch.com
• Backpacks at Amazon (See the Reviews) – Amazon.com

What’s in your student mobile digital toolkit? What’s the one device that you could not survive without? Please take some time and share your thoughts here on the blog, on Twitter or Facebook. And don’t forget to take a look at our Back to School Checklist.

Earth Day is just around the corner! Enter our Twitter competition to win a bumper pack of green goodies from IOGEAR

Thanks to all of our Twitter followers who have been feverishly retweeting for the chance to win IOGEAR green products! The latest winner for March has been chosen, but don’t lose heart – read on for details of even more green giveaway fun!

For the month of Apirl, IOGEAR will be offering our biggest giveaway yet on Earth Day, April 22nd. One lucky winner will walk away with a BUMPER prize pack of a Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free car kit, a USB Laptop KVM Switch, a GearPower – Portable Battery for Mobile Devices AND April’s star of the show, a Wireless Audio/Video Kit!

The latest star of this prize package, the PC to TV Wireless Audio / Video Kit is a user friendly and all-in-one solution bringing wireless digital lifestyle to life. Wave goodbye to tangled cables and energy sapping routers and equipment forever, as this kit offers a cordless link between your PC and TV.

The kit consists of three adapters: audio for speaker connectivity, VGA output and Wireless USB for the hosting PC. Giving you the freedom to relocate your PC (up to 30 feet away from the TV), and browse the Internet, watch online video or edit spreadsheets in large flat-screen comfort. This is definitely a prize worth retweeting for!

As always, entering is as easy as

1. Follow us on Twitter
2. Retweet any message that mentions the competition
3. Cross your fingers!

IOGEAR will be announcing a grand prize winner on Earth Day, April 22nd, so get Tweeting for your chance to win!

For full rules of entry and other legal jargon click here.

It’s time to think green! How will YOU be celebrating Earth Day this month?

Chocolates, candy, flowers – while all these are fine and dandy, why not give a loved one something more practical, or even better, something that brings you closer together?

IOGEAR has several recommendations to ‘woo’ your significant other this Valentine’s Day:

GearPower: What better way to say I love you than to make sure you can keep in contact with each other, 24/7? GearPower is a lightweight, portable battery that can charge a variety of mobile devices on-the-go, eliminating the need to plug in to a power outlet. Check it out here.

Portable Media Server Player: Watch movies, view pictures and listen to music with your partner anywhere with this versatile and powerful device! The Portable Media Server Player hooks up to any standard definition TV, HDTV or display and has 120GB of internal memory, meaning it can store up to 34,000 digital photos, 30,000 MP3s or nine hours of Digital Video. Load up on your favorite tunes, couple pics and romantic flicks and snuggle up on the couch – the Portable Media Server Player will take care of everything else!

USB Laptop KVM Switch with File Transfer: Since you’re already connected at the hip, you might as well be connected to each other’s USB ports, right? When you’re on your laptops next to each other in bed (don’t deny it!), sync up with IOGEAR’s USB Laptop KVM Switch, which easily facilitates file transfers so you can share music, pictures and documents quickly and efficiently. It also lets you control the secondary computer, so when your significant other needs troubleshooting, you don’t have to move a muscle – just toggle between screens.

Here’s to hoping Cupid’s aim is on target this year!

XOXO,
Your friends at IOGEAR