Review: IOGEAR GMP2K GearPower Mobile Charging Station

*** Product was received for free in exchange for an honest review. ***

New IOGEAR GEARPOWER PRODUCTS Expand charging options for Mobile users

2,400mAh and 7,000mAh Devices Complete GearPower Product Family
for Range of Prices, Sizes

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. – May 22, 2013 – IOGEAR introduced today its two new high-capacity GearPower mobile charging stations to address consumers’ diverse needs for different sizes and capabilities. The pocket-sized 7,000mAh (milliampere-hours) and 2,400mAh mobile power stations provide quick, convenient charging for drained devices in any location and complete IOGEAR’s GearPower product family, which is led by the recently released 11,000mAh GMP10K unit.  

The (4.69” x 2.83” x .67”, 6.4 ounce) GMP7K (MSRP: $59.95) provides 7,000mAh capacity, 2.1A charging current and dual USB outputs that feature intelligent power management. With a single device connected, the GMP7K delivers 2.1A output to fast-charge an iPad, or the unit delivers 1A on each output to simultaneously charge most smartphones, MP3 Players, digital cameras and handheld gaming systems. The compact lithium polymer cell will charge an iPhone^® 5 four times and has built-in short-circuit, over-charge and temperature protection.  The GMP7K offers one of the highest power capacities with the lowest price, answering consumers’ demand for cost-effective charging solutions.  



Smaller than a deck of cards (4.13” x 2.16” x .42” inch, 2.4 ounce) and even more cost-effective, the GMP2K (MSRP: $29.95) fits in the purses and pockets of on-the-go consumers. It has one output capable of charging most smartphones or portable media players to full capacity with power to spare. Both sleek and compact, the GMP2K’s 2,400mAh charge capacity replenishes exhausted batteries in lieu of wall outlets.  

“The two new GearPower mobile power stations support traveling consumers with portable charging options in varying capacities to suit their needs,” said IOGEAR CEO Jack Wang. “IOGEAR will continue to develop competitively priced solutions that fit into our evolving mobile landscape.”  

Both GMP7K and GMP2K units complement the recently released GMP10K (MSRP: $79.95), the highest capacity Mobile Power Station in the GearPower family. The GMP2K offers fuel for a quick recharge when wall outlets or car ports are not available. The GMP7K will keep a businessperson’s tablet, smartphone or Bluetooth headset fully charged between flights and layovers. The GMP10K will recharge a smartphone and tablet or camera simultaneously with 11,000mAh of battery capability. Together, IOGEAR provides consumers a full spectrum of mobile charging options to meet their power needs.

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About IOGEAR

IOGEAR, an ATEN International Company, headquartered in Foothill Ranch, Calif., manufactures innovative consumer electronics and information technology solutions that enable convergence through connectivity. As the parent company of IOGEAR, ATEN is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced connectivity solutions in the enterprise market worldwide and together, the two brands leverage synergies across product lines to offer the best solutions for both consumer and B2B markets. IOGEAR develops products that help integrate technologies, share resources, decrease clutter and energy consumption, and reduce electronic waste. IOGEAR distributes throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.

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Our Thoughts:

When I saw the review opportunity come thru for an IOGEAR mobile charging station I got a little ridiculously excited.  I chose the GMP2K to review.

This is a nice sleek little unit.  It's about the same size as my cell phone, and weighs slightly less.  Easy to toss in my purse and go!  While most would probably use this for smartphones, ipads, tablets, and other devices, I just have an old non-smart cell phone, and have no interest in owning the other electronic devices. 

I wanted the GMP2K for what else it could be - an outdoor survival tool of sorts.  We often are at our remote cabin in NW Ontario, and up until very, very recently we could only make calls, but now we can send/receive text messages up there! (Still no picture messages, LOL!)  Roaming sucks down our phone batteries fairly quickly.  We have solar power at the cabin, and if we have cloudy weather, to save on energy, we don't charge our phones.  This power station allows us to charge our phones off grid, so we can stay in contact with family/friends in the event of emergencies, not to mention being able to get ahold of emergency personnel should we need it!  There's also been many times where I'm out and about, and go to use my cell and it's almost dead.  But, if I'm not near my Jeep, and if I don't have the diaper bag, I don't have my car charger - which is kept IN the diaper bag to  make sure I have it when I have the kid along for longer trips.  Now, I can just plug in right while on the go!  And when the charging station needs to be recharged, I can just plug it into my computer or a wall outlet via cables.  EASY!

Huge thumbs up from me!

***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in the review are my own and were not influenced in any way.***