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IO Gear GearPower Mobile Power Station Review (w. giveaway)

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One of my must-haves when I’m traveling is a portable cell phone charger. Over the past 5 days I’ve put the IO Gear GearPower Mobile Power Station to the test while at Walt Disney World for the new Fantasyland and Test Track grand openings. Since this was a work trip with a couple of days added on for a family vacation, I needed my phone to work as hard me!

Everyone knows how quickly phones and other devices can be drained of power and this was a trip where I couldn’t afford to have a dead phone. I was there to share the latest Disney Parks news via my social networks, keep up with client work for Clever Girls Collective, stay in touch with friends who were also attending the event, while finding my family when we split up so I could attend media events while they explored the parks.

My secret weapon was the IO Gear GearPower Mobile Power Station. It allowed me to plug in my phone and recharge quickly. I was amazed at the speed at which the GearPower Mobile Power Station charged my phone. In just 10 minutes it seemed to recharge my phone 20%. While this may not sound like a lot, compared to other chargers on the market, this is fast!

IO Gear GearPower Mobile Power Station

The GearPower Mobile Power Station is compact enough to slip in my bag without adding extra bulk. It comes with a USB cord and 5 different tips for various devices. iPhone, iPod, and iPad users will have to use their USB cord since there aren’t tips for Apple devices that are included. GearPower will also recharge tablets, smartphones, cameras, and other USB-powered devices although I only used it for my iPhone during the testing period.

To charge the GearPower, plug in the micro USB into the device and then plug it into the wall. The strip of blue lights will light up entirely when the unit has a full charge. I’m not exactly sure how long it takes to fully charge a GearPower since I never completely drained mine of its charge during my 5 days at Walt Disney World.

The only things that the GearPower is missing are an integrated wall plug and dual USBs to charge two devices at once. It would be nice to plug it directly into an outlet for charging much like the iGo Charge Anywhere. The iGo Charge Anywhere also supports charging of two devices at a time thanks to 2 USBs.

Regardless, the IO Gear GearPower Mobile Power Station is certainly among my top three favorite portable smartphone chargers, especially for its ability to charge an iPad.

Since IO Gear knows how busy this time of year is and wants to be sure that you power through the holidays, they’re providing one gift basket of must-have products for holiday shoppers worth over $330!

GearPower Basket from IO Gear

The basket includes:

  • One GearPower Mobile Power Station
  • Travel Mug
  • Shopping list
  • “Smart” gloves for touchscreens
  • Scarf with pockets
  • Reusable shopping bag
  • Brita personal filtered water bottle and replacement filters
  • Coupon organizer
  • Starbucks and Gasoline station gift cards
  • Snacks to keep you energized for a long day of shopping!

To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below!
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I received an IO Gear Gear Mobile Power Station to review. No additional compensation was received in exchange for my review or for hosting this giveaway. All opinions are my own.

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  1. Elle Briarson says

    I’d use the awesome GearPower Mobile Power Station to keep my ipod touch and smartphone powered! Especially for those long family car rides during the holidays, it’s great to have my most needed tech charged!

  2. Elle Briarson says

    I’m most excited to win the GearPower Mobile Power Station, and personal Brita Water bottle with filters! All of the running around during the holidays is draining, so it would be great to keep myself charged & hydrated, while keeping my tech charged & ready!

  4. chelesa sims says

    It is really hard to say which item Iam more excited about because i love them all and i need them all . but i guess i would pick the GearPower Mobile Power Station

  8. Christine W says

    I am most excited at the chance to win the GearPower Mobile Power Station. Seems like it would be a lifesaver product to have.

  15. Lanieekat says

    I am most excited about the GearPower Mobile Power Station this is something my family could use on a regular basis, since we all seem to use r devices more than the battery wishes we would in one day

  16. aimee @ smilingmama says

    My husband’s phone would get plugged in the most. He’s CONSTANTLY calling me (or answering) with the first words being “my phone’s about to die” and it drives me crazy! with the GearPower Mobile Power Station he wouldn’t have that excuse anymore!!!

  32. Denise L says

    Of course the gas card would be awesome, but truly I’m most excited about the coupon organizer. Yes I am a nerd. A frugal nerd at that!

  34. Heidi K. says

    I would be most excited about receiving the GearPower Mobile Power Station, but those snacks also sounds pretty delicious! With all of the crazy holiday shopping trips I’ve been on recently, those could really come in handy as well!

  39. amy williams says

    the ipod touch would be the most everyone in the house uses it so it is always being charged.

  41. Delora says

    I’d be plugging my ipad and hubby’s toshiba tablet into the mobile power station when we go on vacation without the kids next month!

  42. Delora says

    Call me dorky, but I’d be most excited to win the gloves. My hands are always cold and I haven’t found a decent pair of “smart” gloves yet that work with my phone.