Nokia’s success depends extremely much on the Windows Phone platform it has leant so heavily on these past couple of years, as well as having ditched its own Symbian software application in favor of the pretty, if still emerging Microsoft mobile operating system, it stands to reason that the continued promotion of WP8 is as much the Finnish outfit’s obligation as it is Redmond company’s. To assist keep Lumia smartphones ticking over when linking to the mains is not an option, Nokia has thrown together a rather lovely portable charger, which notably, takes the shape of a Windows (Phone) 8 online Tile.
The square peripheral, understood officially as the DC-18 portable USB charger, is lovely in its simplicity, as well as since the battery picture plastered on the side likewise lights up in reflection of exactly how much juice is retained within, it might perhaps be thought about a real-life online Tile.
While Windows Phone 8 online Tiles are extremely practical as well as useful, they experience from the unique lack of apps for the platform in general. Lumia owners would like to set their begin Screens abuzz with a plethora of online Tiles pushing info around actively. however as one myself, I’ve discovered to accept the truth that, if I do want a busy, informative begin Screen, I commonly have to download an alternate app that doesn’t completely fit my needs because of the extensive lack of online Tile support.
Like Windows Phone itself, the tile-esque charging packs are plentiful in aesthetical pleasure, however do have shortcomings of their own. For a block of that size, I would expect a decent capability in return, however since they can only retain 1,720 mAh, it’s not going to be much more than an emergency lifeline. Essentially, if you’re planning on travelling around, you’d be much better off going for something a bit bigger.
With that said, I do like the design, as well as since the DC-18 likewise is available in those vibrant Lumia colors cyan, yellow, magenta, as well as white, as pictured a the beginning of this post, you’ll definitely be making a statement by choosing one of these up. For an estimated cost of €15, it doesn’t expense an awful lot, as well as with a neat, retractable USB connector well tucked away from view, it’s a extremely well-designed product all told.
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