The Power Pillow is a new product that its creators are billing as the “world’s first pillow that recharges smart devices.” The truth is rather less interesting, with the Power Pillow being a soft housing for a battery pack that can charge your mobile devices when a wall socket either isn't available or not in close proximity.
The Power Pillow takes the form of a standard pillow – available in a range of different designs – which cleverly houses (and hides) a means of charging your various smartphones, tablets, and other assorted USB-powered devices. The caveat is, of course, that the pillow itself isn’t charging anything, and is instead merely acting as the housing for the lithium-polymer battery pack that is actually doing all the hard work.
That isn't to say the Power Pillow has no merit. It gives users another option for charging their devices; one which lets them use those devices while they're charging. It also means people waiting for an important phone call, text, or email don’t have to abandon their smartphone or tablet in another room while it recharges.
The option to install these in places where people congregate, such as dorm rooms and reception areas, is an intriguing one. The most obvious usage for the Power Pillow would be during a power outage or emergency, but then that applies to any battery pack, whether or not it’s encased within soft furnishings.
The Power Pillow is currently being funded via Kickstarter, with the aim being to raise CAD$30,000 (US$28,000). A pledge of CAD$132 (US$125) is needed for those seeking the full Power Pillow charging system (consisting of two 12000mAh battery packs, one soft battery housing, one cable wallet, and two micro-USB charging cables) though there are cheaper pledges available.
The Kickstarter campaign video embedded below shows the Power Pillow being used in various ways, though all obviously consist of people charging their mobile devices while relaxing on the sofa.
Power Pillow gives batteries a place in our living rooms that is within reach, but neatly out of sight. The pillow resides on your sofa or bed. It houses a 12000mAh lithium-polymer battery pack, with two USB ports to charge your phones, tablets or any USB device.
When one battery gets low, simply swap it out for your other fully-charged battery.
Benefits:
Enhance your life. Experience the freedom of never running out of power again when you need it most. It's finally possible to recharge your body, mind, phone and tablet all at the same time.
Passionate about making designs that work for people; it occurred to us that charging often means abandoning your device at a wall socket when you would rather be using it. We set about designing a method of charging that was pleasant and comforting, so our phones can always be above 80%.
If you don't have outlets within reach, Power Pillow is your solution. Once you've tried it, you won't know how you lived without it.
What’s Included:
We are offering Power Pillow with an unprecedented two–12000mAh slim form batteries, which measure a mere .57 inches thin, and 9.8oz light. The Power Pillow charging system has two batteries, so one is always fully charged. The sleek batteries are removable and easily pocketable if you need to take them on the go.
The patent-pending Power Pillow soft battery-housing is roomy enough to comfortably store most popular Kickstarter batteries up to 18000mAh in it's accessory compartment. Large or small, the Power Pillow keeps them handy.
The battery and accessory pockets are constructed of EX-Static™ conductive fabric –woven with BASF® Resistat™ (carbon nanotube) thread – which provides EMF shielding and static dissipation.
Please note: We are also offering the Power Pillow soft battery-housing alone (without batteries) as a reward for those of you who want a second matching pillow.
Initially, Power Pillow will be available in seven designs as well as the Power Pillow Elite custom option. The seven designs feature distinctive piping and colorful cable-safe plastic zippers on the compartments.
The Power Pillow's fabric, stitching and stuffing is backed by a 90-day warranty against manufacturing defects.
Battery Specifications:
· 12000mAh lithium-polymer battery pack
· Charges any device powered by USB
· 75% efficiency high-quality (Grade A) lithium-polymer cells
· Dual USB 5V output ports, 2.1A and 1A charging simultaneously
· 11 hour charge time at 5V, 1A
· Retains charge for one-year
· Intelligent over-charge protection
· Short-circuit protection
· Four LED charge indicator lights
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