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NitroX iConn+ iPhone Battery Case Review

As mentioned earlier, the iPhone will not conserve power when using an external battery, and there is no switch to use the external battery.  If the iPhone is installed, then it’s on.

This is NitroX’s first smartphone case, and is a very good entry, especially compared to the plethora of crap iPhone cases out there.  It provides a good amound of impact protection, is durable and looks good, and of course the major benefit of charging your iPhone.

Many users will want this case as a battery backup, and since there is no “on/off” switch for the external battery, the iPhone sucks down the extra juice like a snotty preschooler.  If this switch were present then you truly could charge your iPhone battery two or possibly three times (assuming the phone wasn’t completley drained).  Also, there is no way to tell how much juice is in the external battery.

If I were to add any features to this case, it would be some sort of “open” screen protection, a visual battery indicator, and a power toggle switch.  Other than these issues, the NitroX iConn+ case is a great way to extend your iPhone’s battery life and look great while doing it.

REPORT CARD : NitroX iConn+ iPhone Battery Case
category rating comments
Quality 4 Good quality materials and nice textured leather
Innovation 3 Not much protection beyond impact.  Battery switch is practically essential but not present
Performance 4 You’re not going to get “twice” the battery power, but life is definitely extended.
Installation 4 Very easy to use, but flap must be open to charge.
Value 4 Can be found online for around $75, which is about the same as a comporable battery case.
FINAL VERDICT: 4 out of 5 stars
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