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10 Stylish And Durable Power Banks You Can Buy for Under $50
People have been complaining about the battery life of their phones. With heavy use, a fully charged smartphone can still hardly last a day. I’m sure you’ve experienced the trouble of having to use your phone, and being unable to as you’ve ran out of battery. As such, many have found it useful to invest in additional power banks.
One issue with this is that many of the power banks on the market are too big to be easily carried around, are ineffective, are too expensive, or simply look bad. However, there are some power banks that are so well designed, and work so well with your phone that they completely change the way you use it.
Thanks to these power banks you’ll never need to worry about running out of power again.
1. The Nifty X – Wearable Cable with Powerbank
The NiftyX is unlike any other power bank on the market. Where many power banks are cumbersome and tricky to carry around, the NiftyX couldn’t be easier. This is a power bank you wear.
From the outside it looks like a cool decorative bracelet, in actuality it’s a high functioning and dynamic power bank ideal for the use when you’re out, usable whatever the weather. With it you can charge and sync your phone, wherever you are with ease.
It’s definitely one of the better looking and more versatile power banks.
Back this project NiftyX Bracelet Cable at Kickstarter, $33
2. Lifecard – The World’s Thinnest Powerbank
In 2016, Lifecard won iPhone Life magazine’s best of the prestigious Consumer Electronics Show (CES).The Lifecard is beautifully designed. It is just the size of a credit card, brilliantly compact, fitting in your wallet with ease, plus its stainless steel finish gives it a sleek, futuristic appearance and great durability. Though extremely thin, you don’t need to worry about it breaking.
What’s more, it can charge up to 80% of an iPhone 5s and 65% of an iPhone 6.
Lifecard – The World’s Thinnest Powerbank, $42.95
3. Pearl Compact Mirror Battery Pack
This is a product that is wholly unique. It merges the two worlds of fashion, and smartphone technology in such a way that is both unexpected and extremely inventive. The Pearl Compact Mirror Battery Pack is both a makeup mirror (two of them actually) and powerful USB recharging station. As such it is the perfect companion for a night out.
As a charging station, it is effective thanks to its 3000mAh lithium polymer battery. And as a make up station, it is fantastic with two mirrors (one ordinary , and one with 3x magnification) and a ring of LED lights around the mirror enabling you to apply makeup in low lighting.
Pearl Compact Mirror USB Rechargeable Battery Pack, $17.99
4. Power Bank Compact by FREEWISE
This power bank is slightly larger than others on this list, but its built in battery powers is as huge as 10,000 mAh. This multiple times the power of many other power banks. With this huge power output, you can charge more than one device at a time.
It’s perfect if you travel with multiple devices. You won’t need to worry about running out of power at all.
Power Bank Compact by FREEWISE, $19.99
5. Ankler Power Core Slim
The Ankler Power bank is sleek and slim in design, meaning it can be carried around anywhere with ease, and is largely unnoticeable until you need it.
Despite it’s slim design, it carries a significant amount of power, enough to fully charge an iPhone 6s twice, or a Samsung Galaxy S7 fully once. So it is ideal for getting a full charge easily wherever you are.
On top of this, it is protected by a silicon shield, keeping it well protected and scratch free.
Anker PowerCore Slim 5000 Portable Charger, $29.99
6. PocketFuel Power Bank Battery With Solar Panel
This power bank has built in sensors to detect if your device is fully charged, and if so, will shut off, meaning that it doesn’t waste any power by over charging your phone.
It gets its power from a highly sensitive solar power system which can charge from your house lights or overcast weather. It is perfect for the more adventurous users who want to keep their phones charged when hiking. It is fully waterproof, extremely tough, and has a built in flashlight. It also comes with a carabiner, so can be easily carried anywhere.
PocketFuel Power Bank Battery With Solar Panel, $39.90
7. Mophie Juice Pack Wireless and Charging Base (for iPhone 6/6S)
Where virtually all power banks need cables and wires to charge your phone, the Morphie Juice Pack charges your phone wireless. All you need to do is place your device on its charging base and your phone starts to charge automatically, so you don’t need to worry about carrying extra wires with you.
The pad is magnetic and it attaches to your phone smoothly and securely, keeping itself in place as it charges.It’s surprisingly small in size so can be taken with you easily.
It also senses if your phone is charged and reacts accordingly making sure your phone isn’t over charged, or overheats.
Mophie Juice Pack Wireless and Charging Base, $28.85
8. Monteverde Powerbank Ballpoint Pen
This is like something out of a James Bond movie. As you might expect by the name, the Power Bank pen is a power bank that also functions as a ballpoint pen.
Admittedly it doesn’t pack too much power, it houses a 650 mAh battery (which is good for an emergency charge). This isn’t so much of a problem because as it is a pen too, it is good to carry around with you anyway.
Most of the power banks on this list are easy to take with you, but this is a power bank that you’ll want to carry with you.
Monteverde Power Bank 2.0 Ballpoint Pen, $40.77
9. i.Valux Unique Designed Stand Shockproof Bumper iPhone 6 Plus/7 Plus External Power Bank Charger
This power bank is small in size so it can be easily taken with you. This power bank is also magnetized, and it comfortably attaches itself to your phone (though this uses wires). It is designed in such a way that you can use your phone, headphone jack, and camera easily, even while it is charging.
It is built out of high quality plastic, so it keeps your phone protected. Even if you drop it, it won’t sustain damage.
On top of everything else, it protects your phone from over charging, overheating, short circuiting, or discharging.
i.Valux Unique Designed Stand Shockproof Bumper iPhone 6 Plus/7 Plus External Power Bank Charger, $19.49
10. Powrtabs Disposable Power Pack
This power bank is by far the most environmentally friendly. It is 100% recyclable (even the battery) and each one has been made from recycled plastic. They are great for providing a quick blast of emergency power as they charge quickly.
They are designed strictly for emergencies and are single use only. This isn’t as big a problem as it sounds though, as they are far cheaper than any other power bank on this list, and as mentioned, you’ll find no problems getting rid of it.
Powrtabs Disposable Power Pack, $9.99
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Friends Don't Have to Grow Apart as You Grow Older
When you were young, the friends you made tend to be defined by common experience, for example living in the same neighborhood, going to the same school, having parents who are friends, riding the same bus, or participating in the same sports or extracurricular activities.
As you grow older, though, these elements change. You and your friends may move to different towns, have different works, come across different challenges in life, and may even lead a different lifestyle. Some may already get married and have their own children; some maybe traveling around all the times; some may always be busy making money.
This is when you realize your friendship with these friends has changed.
Research has shown that three main factors of developing adult friendships are proximity, repeated/unplanned interaction, and settings that encourage conversation.[1] If you’re constantly moving and working, though, these friendships can be harder to sustain.
A Shared Life Is Not Enough to Maintain A Lifelong Friendship
Too often, people focus on having a shared life with others. It’s actually less important for friends to physically be in the same life space. Friends need similar core values, which refers to subjective perspectives and beliefs on topics. You can align core values with someone who lives down the street or someone that lives 2,000 miles away.
Think about it like this: if you know someone who lives down the street (proximity), and you see them a lot at events (repeated/unplanned interactions), and it’s often in settings like bars and parties that encourage conversation, theoretically you should become friends with this person, right? Not necessarily.
If you and that person’s core values are completely misaligned, communication will be nearly impossible. Both of you may try to constantly prove the other person wrong and conflicts will be common.
Core values for humans are not easily changed, without an alignment there, it’s very hard for two people to become — and remain — friends.
Only the Values We Hold Can Build True Bondings
Humans are social animals. This is the core of the human experience. Humans came to dominate the world because we were the only species that could collaborate well, and form bonds, in large numbers.[2] We don’t seek just physical company; we seek mental company and an exchange of ideas and values.
Sharing your core values with another, and attempting to understand theirs is akin to sharing a piece of mind. This exchange of value and idea is crucial to satisfying basic human need. You can have a friend who you consistently have fun with, but if this core value exchange isn’t there, the friendship will erode when the environment changes. If you have a friend who’s fun and you’ve exchanged life values with, that friendship will remain despite the change of the environment.
Not every core value needs to overlap, it’s nearly impossible across any two people. For example, one friend can value punctuality and the other friend can constantly be late. This will make hanging out and communicating harder. But if the friend valuing punctuality is also flexible and adapts to different situations, now the timing is less relevant.
It doesn’t have to be a perfect alignment of core values between two people. But there needs to be some, and it needs to be shared.
Find out the Values of A Potential Friend
To find out whether you have shared values with another person, talk openly about your values. Of course, don’t say “What are your core values? My core values are.. blah blah blah…” This will sound awkward and the other person may feel uncomfortable about the question.
What you can do is asking “why” in conversations. “Why” leads to deeper answers and discussions then “how” — which primarily goes to process, and “what” — which are only the basic facts. “Why” is the pathway to the thoughts and values of a potential new friend for life.
You don’t have to dig into the very deep philosophical questions at the beginning, start with something light like “what’s your hobby and why do you like doing it?” or “what’s your favorite place and why?” will be enough to get you to understand a person.
To help you have a better idea of what kind of things you can talk about, I’ve got you a list of questions to try with a potential friend:
- Why did you decide to move here?
- What’s your favorite podcast/book and why?
- Who’s your favorite author/artist and why?
- What’s your favorite movie/music and why?
- What do you do and why do you do what you do?
- Who’s your biggest inspiration, and why?
- What do you think about when you’re alone?
- Are you closer with your mom, dad, or neither? Why?
- What makes you happy and why?
- What upsets you and why?
- What do you like to do during weekend? Why?
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever seen, and why would you say it is?
- What motivates you the most, and why?
- Are you religious, and why?
- Who’s your best friend and why are you guys so close?
- What’s the main thing you’d like to change about yourself and why?
- Are you proud of some accomplishments so far? If so, why?
- Is there anything you’re afraid of and why?
- Do you like traveling and why?
- What’s your idea of a perfect vacation and why?
- Do you want to get a tattoo? Why?
- What are most important to you and why?
- If money were no object, what would you do all day and why?
- If you were to die tomorrow, what would you do?
Save this article and take this list out when you’re trying to make a new friend. Understanding the core values of another person is the first step to a strong and lasting friendship.
Featured photo credit: Bewakoof.com Official on Unsplash via unsplash.com
Reference
| [1] | ^ | The New York Times: Friends of a Certain Age |
| [2] | ^ | Ted Idea: Why humans run the world |
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