RichardSolo.com has revealed the latest advancement to their well-known line of backup batteries for iPhone/iPod. RichardSolo is the online gadget store created by Richard Thalheimer. The original RichardSolo 1800 backup battery has a direct plug-in design where the battery fastens directly onto the connector of the iPhone/iPod.
The new battery is called the Richard 1800 with Cable, model RS008, and utilizes a cable with a mini-USB to Apple-licensed connector. Minus the shuffle, it works for all models of the iPod as well as both the versions of iPhone.
This new RichardSolo 1800 offers the most important design improvement which is the facility for listening to music and charging your iPod at the same time. This is possible because the cable connection does not block the headphone jack, allowing extended and continuous iPod enjoyment, with the elimination of any interruptions.
This battery is specifically created for iPod touch users. It can be purchased online at RichardSolo.com for $69.95 including accessories.
Along with charging the iPhone/iPod, the RichardSolo 1800 includes a built-in laser pointer and an ultra-bright LED flashlight. The package features a 110-240 volt AC wall charger, a dual-port USB car charger, and a retractable USB cable. It also arrives with a free bonus hard case for the iPhone 3G.
RichardSolo has just made public this custom-designed case for the iPhone 3G. This new iPhone case works wonderfully with the RichardSolo 1800, models RS001 and RS008. The RichardSolo Custom Case for iPhone 3G and carries off a textured finish that is virtually scratch-proof. It does not add much bulk while protecting your iPhone and is pocket-friendly.
It sells online for $24.95 at RichardSolo.com. However, for a limited time only, the RichardSolo Custom Case for the iPhone 3G comes free with the RS001 or the RS008 battery.