Kensington PowerBack

Apple

Kensington PowerBack

By Bill Detwiler December 17, 2010, 1:55 AM PST billdetwiler

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LED Battery fuel gauge

The battery fuel gauge has four blue LEDs.

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Apple 30-pin connector

The PowerBack connects to the iPad via the Apple 30-pin proprietary connector.

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Kickstand and micro-USB port

The PowerBack has a 3-position kickstand that folds into the case. The unit’s micro-USB power is also located on the back.

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Kickstand in landscape mode

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Kickstand in portrait mode

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Kickstand in landscape typing mode

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PowerBack and Apple iPad Case - Lanscape typing mode

When using in landscape typing mode, the PowerBack and Apple iPad Case offer very similar angels.

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PowerBack and Apple iPad Case - End to end

Despite being thicker than the Apple iPad Case, the PowerBack is not overly cumbersome.

To find out if it should be on your geek gift list, checkout my complete review, “Geek Gifts 2010: Kensington PowerBack.”

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PowerBack and iPad laying flat

One of my biggest complaints about the PowerBack is the lack of a folding screen cover.

To find out if it should be on your geek gift list, checkout my complete review, “Geek Gifts 2010: Kensington PowerBack.”

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PowerBack with iPad in landscape mode

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Bill Detwiler is the Editor for Technical Content and Ecosystem at Celonis. He is the former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and previous host of TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast and Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show.

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