[pct-l] nPower PEG

[John Abela]

I am still going to question the viability and reliability of this
product to keep an iPhone powered.

Do I love the concept - heck yeah. I would even buy one IF it proved
to actually provide enough power to recharge the power-hungry iPhone.

But, I just don't know Kevin... seems like a huge risk at this point.
You've got what... 20-25 days left to get your gear in order... and
you want to go out on the PCT with something that will have very very
little trail proveness (guess I have to make up that word).

While I am a huge fan of solar systems, even the high dollar ones are
still risky.

If you are planning to use your iPhone for everything you have said
you are going to use it for Kevin, it will be a primary piece of
equipment for you. Why put yourself at risk with some product that
just had a circuit board issue. We both know what that means... and we
both should know that is not something that should be screaming red
flags - considering your time line, considering the inability for
anybody to get this product under review and actual on-trail miles.
Sigh, a whole host of red flags here Kevin...

As much as I may not like them, nor you like them, maybe those things
you throw batteries into and plug it into your device is the better
way to go at this point in time.

Just some things to consider.

John


On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 4:14 PM, Kevin Cook <hikelite at gmail.com> wrote:
> When I spoke with Ann this morning, she said they had a problem with the
> circuit boards and had to change suppliers. She said all backorders would be
> out next week and that I should also be able to get one shipped next week. I
> bet you get yours sooner than you think!
>
> I was getting pretty worried about how to power my iPhone. It was probably
> my biggest gear concern that was still unresolved. So relieved to have that
> taken care of!
>
> On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Halfmile <list at lon.net> wrote:
>
>> Kevin,
>> I ordered one on 9/13/10, so far it has not shipped. Your post
>> prompted me to call for an update as I have not heard about my order
>> since a 1/4/11 email. They said they had a parts problems and had to
>> change a supplier. It's suppose to ship in a few weeks.
>> -Halfmile
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Kevin <hikelite at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Did anyone get their hands on an nPower PEG yet?
>> >
>> > Finally spoke to someone there and they said they are shipping this week.
>> I think Halfmile had one ordered.
>> >
>> > Misspellings and typos brought to you by iPhone.
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