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cenredash

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PowerUp 30 000mAh Quad Output PD Power Bank - R499 from takealot

I searched before for more info on the powerup brand but seems takealot is branding / importing the range.
Guess it can't be that bad if they attach their name with a 1 year warranty to it.

If takealot is doing that, then they're doing a good old amazon. Checking what lines are selling well ... and then producing/buying/branding the same. The good old amazon basics model.
 

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Lol this thread is either about drill sets or powerbanks.... Like seriously, those power banks are always on special. If you don't buy it today, in 2 weeks time it will be on special again.
That might be the case but the specials is not always on the same sites and it is quite handy if you don't have time to just visit the thread and click a link. And by die way the last while its been about mini keyboards and remotes too lol
 

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Totempole

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Very good deal if that is a genuine Anker Powerbank.
It will be I'm sure. But it seems to be a couple of generations old which is probably why its so cheap.

... There are some reviews on Amazon saying the capacity of this model doesn't live up to its 10000Mah claim. Somewhere closer to 6000-7000Mah in reality.
 
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Don't know too much about Power banks, but this one seems like a good deal for R129.

https://www.loot.co.za/product/anker-powercore-slim-a1231011-power-bank-10000-mah-bl/mcjt-7044-g880

Very good deal if that is a genuine Anker Powerbank.

Definately a good deal, can't see why it won't be genuine Anker if sold by reputable company like Loot.
Found this:

This is a PowerCore Slim 10000 PD, so according to above it is one of the best in their 10000mah range.
 

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Definately a good deal, can't see why it won't be genuine Anker if sold by reputable company like Loot.
Found this:

This is a PowerCore Slim 10000 PD, so according to above it is one of the best in their 10000mah range.

https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Ank..._cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8#customerReviews

Check out some of the Amazon Reviews in the link above. A lot of people weren't too happy with the real-world capacity it seems.
 

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https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Ank..._cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8#customerReviews

Check out some of the Amazon Reviews in the link above. A lot of people weren't too happy with the real-world capacity it seems.
A 10000mAh power bank will usually only deliver ~7000mAh @ 5V. The 10000mAh figure refers to the capacity of the internal lithium battery which is 10000mAh @ 3.7V and there are also some additional conversion losses when boosting the voltage up to 5V.
 

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Smart Plug WiFi Plug Power Monitor RSA (16A)(White) - R250 from loot

Can monitor your wattage / amp usage for devices via the app. Also works with Google home / Alexa
 
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