Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family, Peripherals, iPhone

If there’s anything I′ve learned about the iPhone 3G since July 11th, it’s that the battery life is horrible. If I′m just texting and making the occasional call, I can survive for a day, but if I try to play games or use 3G I know it’s going to go to the dreaded red battery icon quickly.

That’s why there are a growing number of manufacturers who have extended battery packs for the iPhone on the market. For example, I looked at the Kensington Mini Battery Pack and Charger (US$49.99), but the website doesn’t show that it works with the iPhone 3G.

My next choice was the Richard | Solo Smart Backup Battery. This US$49.95 lithium-ion battery pack has saved me from running out of juice prematurely more than once!

Read on for more information about this must-have sidekick for the iPhone 3G.

Continue reading TUAW Review: Richard | Solo Smart Backup Battery for iPhone / iPod

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