Some users might actually say “yes.” What XGear’s product lacks in looks, it makes up for by including a slimline USB recharging plug that folds out from its back housing and connects to a computer or wall adapter you supply yourself. So connected, Octane can act as a charging station for your iPod or iPhone while restoring its own battery juice, a convenient little feature that is rare to the …

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Review: XGear Octane External Battery + Mobile Charger for iPod and iPhone (iLounge)