Adaptec memory backup battery

Advantages: Extra power for your pod, replaceable batteries
Disadvantages: Bulky, wont charge Ipod

...Does what it says on the box really. What you have is a pack that holds 4 x AA batteries that your Ipod can run from. These batteries can be changed when they run out. The pack has two suckers that 'stick' to the back of your Ipod and is held firmly to the backup pack and a cable that plugs into the base where the sync cable / dock station usually goes. The downside is that the Ipod will only run from the pack and this will not charge your Ipod. The other downside is that it can become quite bulky especially if you want to place this in your pocket, case or something alone the lines of a tune dox (car holder). The plus side is that you can have a limitless extra power supply and along with a series of four LED's will show you how much power is left.... Read review

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Advantages: Protection from the effects of unreliable mains power supply
Disadvantages: none

...Should you be unfortunate enough to live in an area where the mains power supply is prone to outages or spikes then the APC ES 550 Battery Backup solution could be for you. Ever been working merrily away at your home pc only to have the power fail or trip out bringing your pc to a crashing halt? If so then you will understand the frustration this can cause, especially if you have your office package auto save feature turned off! Many of the power outages or fluctuations that cause annoyance or even harm are short lived and within a couple of minutes the problem has abated. This unit provides protection against such woes. The unit is rated at 550va (330 Watt) which for a typical desktop pc with 17” LCD display would provide ample runtime for both processor and screen should the mains power fail for a few minutes. My practical... Read review

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Advantages: Fast, cheap, works
Disadvantages: Small enough to lose

...The backup module is to my mind the one absolute must-have accessory for the Visors. It is an 8Mb flash module that slots in the Springboard slot, and makes a copy of the contents of the memory of the Visor - all the appointments, settings, phone numbers, programs - everything. And it does it within a couple of minutes. Once inserted, the Visor runs the backup software on the module, giving you the option to back up the Visor or restore from the backup module. Select the option, and off it goes. When it is done, pull the module out and the Visor goes back to whatever it was doing beforehand. This was my first introduction to Springboard modules, and I was extremely impressed at the way it just... worked. No fuss, no need to install anything additional, just slot it in and go. I have had to use the module in anger a couple... Read review

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