Free mobile power bar for EE customers.

[thetapeworm]

Update on the current shortage.

http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/20/ee-power-bar-sh...

[AB]

I got my text in early doors but haven't had a chance to go and pick one up.

Don't hold out much hope but who knows.

Funny how people have got them on eBay, they're only going to have to pay for them at some point down the line.

[thetapeworm]

Back in stock again now apparently.

They have also updated the FAQ on the site to be a bit more open about the terms of the 18 month "free hire" and the £20 charge if you lose or damage it.

[JB!]

got mine!

Keep it in my travel bag for emergencies, and charge it the day before going anywhere, a nice-to-have.

[Digger]

What is the battery spec of these things? Wondering whether to grab one.

[Craikeybaby]

Happy with mine.

My girlfriend was less impressed with hers though as it stopped working - it turns out that she didn't realise she needed to charge it up after using it

[pad58]

Got mine a couple of months ago ,it only charges my Samsung S5 mini once then needs recharging....still itgives you that option.
I thought it could charge this tablet.....er no.

[DervVW]

Craikeybaby said:

Happy with mine.

My girlfriend was less impressed with hers though as it stopped working - it turns out that she didn't realise she needed to charge it up after using it

That could surely go in another thread in the lounge!

[Digger]

Even though it's technically "free" I can't help thinking an Anker from Amazon is the way to go.

[squicky]

I've had one from the first batch - I quite like it. It's a reasonable size to be able to stuff into a pocket and it charges my phone reasonably well. I noticed that my phone (Nexus 4) prefers the supplied cable to a random other micro usb cable - charges quicker using the short cable).

For a 'freebie', it's definitely useful. Not had the chance to try the swap in store for a full-charged one offer. Been a few times when that would have been useful but never been anywhere near a shop to do so.

[thetapeworm]

Digger said:

What is the battery spec of these things? Wondering whether to grab one.

2600mAh

[JB!]

squicky said:

I've had one from the first batch - I quite like it. It's a reasonable size to be able to stuff into a pocket and it charges my phone reasonably well. I noticed that my phone (Nexus 4) prefers the supplied cable to a random other micro usb cable - charges quicker using the short cable).

For a 'freebie', it's definitely useful. Not had the chance to try the swap in store for a full-charged one offer. Been a few times when that would have been useful but never been anywhere near a shop to do so.

Really handy this, did it in London, crashed at a mates and forgot my charger, used my EE bar, then went to EE Oxford street and swapped it for a full one, continued to charge, happy days.

[DervVW]

Suprised starbucks, gregs or mcdonalds or that kind of place dont do this type of thing - they are everywhere and they would intice people in to get a little item of food/drink

[Craikeybaby]

Digger said:

Even though it's technically "free" I can't help thinking an Anker from Amazon is the way to go.

I've got both, the Anker is higher capacity and feels higher quality (metal rather than plastic) but if I'm going into a town for the day I'll take the EE one as it can be swapped for a full one. The set up they have at Glastonbury is ideal, it would be good to see them roll it out to more large events.

The EE one is higher quality than some of the other freebies I've had, the one my work gave out was particularly cheap feeling

[Origin Unknown]

JB! said:

Really handy this, did it in London, crashed at a mates and forgot my charger, used my EE bar, then went to EE Oxford street and swapped it for a full one, continued to charge, happy days.

When you swapped it, did you have to demonstrate that you are an existing EE customer or just hand it over and grab the charged one?

[JB!]

Origin Unknown said:

JB! said:

Really handy this, did it in London, crashed at a mates and forgot my charger, used my EE bar, then went to EE Oxford street and swapped it for a full one, continued to charge, happy days.

When you swapped it, did you have to demonstrate that you are an existing EE customer or just hand it over and grab the charged one?

Think I just gave them the flat one, kept my cable and got a replacement

[Origin Unknown]

JB! said:

Origin Unknown said:

JB! said:

Really handy this, did it in London, crashed at a mates and forgot my charger, used my EE bar, then went to EE Oxford street and swapped it for a full one, continued to charge, happy days.

When you swapped it, did you have to demonstrate that you are an existing EE customer or just hand it over and grab the charged one?

Think I just gave them the flat one, kept my cable and got a replacement

Just wondering how many who have purchased the EE ones through eBay but are not customers will make use of the exchange for a charged one service too

[pad58]

Whoa there chaps , I don't know if this is right ,but my niece posted something on FB about the t&cs ,apparently these items are loan only, after 3 months if they are not returned you get a bill for a fiver or something.
I'll see if I can find the link.

[pad58]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B88MEI3VKMR8VHEwS...
Try this might be wrong one knowing my computer skills.

[gr1340]

If you get a power bar but later decide to cancel your EE mobile, broadband or tablet contract, you must return the power bar to any EE store within 60 days. If you don't, EE will apply a £5 charge to your bill.

If your power bar's damaged, lost or stolen, you'll have to give it back and/or pay £5 to cover the cost of replacing it – you also won't be able to get a power bar again.

The terms and conditions also say that the charger must be returned to EE after 18 months, when it will decide whether you can get another one.

However, EE says this is in there to allow it to review the scheme as a whole after 18 months – it won't necessarily require individual customers to return the power bar after 18 months and swap it for a new one.