{"id":7656,"date":"2012-07-28T06:10:19","date_gmt":"2012-07-27T23:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=7656"},"modified":"2012-07-29T22:36:21","modified_gmt":"2012-07-29T15:36:21","slug":"how-to-not-forget-your-phone-when-its-charging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/how-to-not-forget-your-phone-when-its-charging\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Not Forget Your Phone When it&#8217;s Charging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\">by Lori Cunningham<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\">@wellconnectdmom<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A little while ago, I told you about a fun product I found at the Consumer Electronics Show called the <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2012\/03\/22\/have-you-tried-putting-your-phone-on-a-leash\/\" target=\"_blank\">iKeep by Podera<\/a>. \u00a0The iKeep\u00a0is clip that securely attaches via retractable cord to your iPhone or iPod and clips onto your belt loop, purse, or backpack. \u00a0I thought it was simple brilliance. \u00a0Well now, the folks at Poldera have come out with a sister product called the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.poldera.com\/category_s\/1513.htm\" target=\"_blank\">iKeep Charger<\/a>. \u00a0Same concept only the Charger has a built-in plug and is a little larger than the iKeep.<\/p>\n<p>The idea of the iKeep Charger is to plug in its\u00a0charger into an outlet to charge your phone, which can be out of sight in your purse or briefcase,\u00a0attached\u00a0by the extended retractable cord. \u00a0I have done this and it works\u00a0beautifully. \u00a0If at a conference, it&#8217;s much easier for me to keep an eye out on my whole bag which has my phone inside charging, than just the phone itself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Features<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Color<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; there are lots of color options. \u00a0I recommend a bright color so you&#8217;re more likely to see your phone charging and remember to get it before you leave.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.poldera.com\/v\/images\/ikchr.jpg\" alt=\"Home\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>30 Pin Adapter<\/strong><\/span> &#8211; works with Apple iPhones and iPods.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.poldera.com\/v\/images\/ikcw.jpg\" alt=\"Home\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Micro USB<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; pull up the 30 pin\u00a0adapter\u00a0to reveal the micro USB plug &#8211; perfect for charging Android phones, the Kindle, BlackBerry, and Window phones.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Built-in Plug<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; neatly tucks in the Charger clip and can be extended when plugging into a wall outlet.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.poldera.com\/v\/images\/ikcc.jpg\" alt=\"Home\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Retractable Cord<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; the cord retracts and holds every 3 inches, until fully extended at 12 inches. \u00a0The cord and its connection to the phone is solid.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.poldera.com\/v\/images\/ikcwpi.jpg\" alt=\"Home\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Poldera Charger sells on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iKeep-ik2BLK-Universal-Charger-iPhone\/dp\/B007JWI69O\/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1343072782&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=ikeep\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon.com <\/a>for $39.95 with free super saver shipping. \u00a0If you travel a lot or find yourself charging your phone frequently in public places, you will won&#8217;t to consider investing in an iKeep Charger to help you keep track of your charging devices. \u00a0I take mine with me on all my trips for this reason. \u00a0I also like the fact that the iPhone and micro USB adapters are built-in, making it extremely handy to charge my devices or those of my friends.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*I was given a Poldera Charger in exchange for my honest opinion. \u00a0All opinions are my own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Poldera iKeep Charger is a great way to &#8220;hang on&#8221; to your phone while charging it.  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