Best battery backups for Lenovo Mirage Solo

Never lose any battery.

With the Lenovo Mirage Solo coming out, you might be wondering how you can take it around with you wherever you go. Since it is USB-C, you can’t go to any store to grab any charger that they sell.

These are the best ways to keep your Lenovo Mirage Solo going while on the go.

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• Anker PowerCore+ Charger
• Anker PowerCore Compact Charger
• RAVPower Multiple Port Portable Charger
• Poweradd Pilot Power Bank
• RAVPower Single Port Portable Charger
• RAVPower 26,800mAh USB-C Charger
• AUKEY 20,000mAh External Charger

Anker PowerCore+ Charger

This Anker portable charger is a great option for someone who doesn’t mind spending a bit of extra cash on a charger. For $66, you get a 20100mAh charger with a USB to USB-C, a USB-C to USB-C, and a USB to microUSB port.

Although it is expensive, it’s a great charger if you’re willing to spend that kind of money.

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Anker PowerCore Compact Charger

Another great charger by Anker that will cost you less money than their larger charger. This charger has 13000mAh and two ports for USB to USB-C and it comes with a microUSB to USB so you can charge it. If you don’t have a USC to USB-C cable, you can get one on Amazon.

You can get your hands on this charger for just $32.

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RAVPower Multiple Port Portable Charger

RAVPower is another company that makes great chargers, and this is one of their highly rated ones. With 22000mAh and two USB ports for USB-C connection, it’s a great option for just $42.

It’s a great middle of the road charger for anyone who’s looking for something that’s quality but not over the top.

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Poweradd Pilot Power Bank

Poweradd has a great charger at a cheaper price than the other brands listed. If you’re on a budget, you can get a 10000mAh charger with a USB and USB-C port for $17.

It’s a great deal if you’re looking to save some since you just got the Lenovo Mirage Solo.

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RAVPower Single Port Portable Charger

This RAVPower charger is a better option by RAVPower that’s a single outlet charger. Since it’s a single outlet, it has less mAh, with only 10000mAh as compared to 22000, and one USB-C output/input along with a USB port.

Although it’s a single port, it still comes in at $54 which is a bit pricey.

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RAVPower 26,800mAh USB-C Charger

RAVPower has one more great option for those that want the absolute biggest battery they can manage. And this 26,800mAh is the largest battery capacity you can take on a commercial flight in the United States without jumping through hoops, so it’s a great investment if you want a lot of capacity for your Mirage Solo and other gadgets. The battery itself can charge from the same USB-C cable you use with the Mirage Solo, or with a Micro-USB charger if you so choose. The USB-C port can output at 30W, meaning it may be powerful enough to charge your laptop as well.

RAVPower’s 26,800 mAh USB-C charger is available for $82.

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AUKEY 20,000mAh External Charger

Another common name in the tech accessory world is AUKEY. It makes headphones, charging cables, and of course battery packs. AUKEY’s 20,00mAh USB-C charger offers plenty of charge and some cool tricks. It can charge over Micro-USB, USB-C or Lightning, and it’s not as bulky as other chargers, meaning it may be a better fit in your backpack or purse. The USB-C port only outputs at 15W — powerful enough for the Mirage Solo, but not enough juice to double as your laptop charger. In addition to the USB-C port, you get three USB-A ports for your other small gadgets.

AUKEY’s 20,000mAh External Charger is available for $40.

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Which is your pick?

Which battery are you planning to use with your Mirage Solo? Let us know down below!

Updated July 2018: Added the RAVPower 26,800mAh charger and the AUKEY 20,000mAh charger.

Sidestep pesky airline fees with this $6 AmazonBasics luggage scale

Keep it under 50 pounds!

This AmazonBasics digital luggage scale is down to $6.49 on Amazon. It usually sells for $10 and has never dropped this low before. In fact, it hasn’t dropped from its $10 price since last year. This is the perfect time for it, too, if you’re planning any summer trips.

With this scale, you can see how much your bags weigh before you ever drop them on the scale at the ticketing counter. Don’t get surprised when the airlines try to charge you more for a bag that weighs too much. The scale can carry a max load of 110 pounds and has an easy-to-read digital display. You can also switch between pounds or kilograms and use a function to zero out the scale when necessary. It comes with the battery it needs for power. Users give the scale 4.3 stars based on 590 reviews.

Be sure to check out these other great tips for some more ways to save on baggage overages.

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Apple Shares Details on Planned Tower Theatre Flagship Store in Los Angeles

Apple has long been rumored to be working on plans for an Apple Store at the iconic Tower Theatre in Los Angeles, and today, Apple shared details on the upcoming location with the Los Angeles Times.

According to Apple, the Tower Theatre store will be one of the world’s most prominent Apple retail locations when it is completed, with the company planning to entirely overhaul the interior of the building to turn it into retail space and an interactive community area.

In a rendering shared by Apple, the Tower Theatre store preserves the ornate Renaissance Revival style of the interior of the theatre for an Apple Store that will indeed be one of the most unique. The building, which features French, Spanish, Moorish, and Italian elements, was built to mimic the Paris Opera House.

The Tower Theatre is in disrepair, though, and the area around it has become outdated, leaving the building’s owners and city council members eager for Apple’s revitalization efforts. Apple is using the original Tower Theatre blueprints and photographs to restore original theatre elements like murals, decorations, and the leaded-glass window over the entrance.

BJ Siegel, senior director of retail design at Apple, told the Los Angeles Times that Apple was inspired by the Tower Theatre’s history and many of its firsts — it was one of the first air conditioned buildings in Los Angeles.

“All of that cool technology inspires us because we are a technology company and we are bringing new technology to the place,” Siegel said.

According to Siegel, while many people picture Apple retail stores as “big glass boxes,” that’s not true of all stores the company designs. Other similar stores include Covent Garden, the Opéra store in Paris, Apple Kurfürstendamm in Berlin, Apple Amsterdam built in the famous Hirsch building, Apple’s Grand Central store in New York, and the planned Carnegie Library store in Washington, D.C.

The Tower Theatre location will be very different than other Apple retail stores in Los Angeles, says Siegel, describing it as “in the upper echelon of what Apple does.”

Siegel expects some events at the upcoming store to draw hundreds of people, while other events will be planned for smaller groups. Apple will use part of the store for its Today at Apple sessions, where it provides tutorials and help with various Apple products, along with seminars and programs for children.

Apple is aiming to file plans with the city this week to gain approval for its planned renovation of the location.

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Deals: Best Buy’s Apple Watch Flash Sale and B&H Photo’s Back-to-School Savings on MacBook Pro and More

A new one-day-only flash sale has opened up at Best Buy, with nearly 30 models of the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) marked down by up to $250. Sale prices begin at $299.00 for the 38mm Aluminum models and $329.00 for the 42mm Aluminum models, but there are also savings on Stainless Steel and Ceramic versions of the 2017 Apple Watch.

With this sale, Best Buy is offering the best prices online for the GPS + Cellular models of the Apple Watch Series 3, with the entry level Aluminum cases coming in $100 cheaper than rivals like B&H Photo and Walmart.

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Below we’ve listed a few of the discounted models, but be sure to head over to Best Buy’s Daily Deals page to see the full list of Apple Watches on sale and make your purchase before the day ends.

• 38mm Space Gray Aluminum, Black Sport Loop – $299.00, down from $399.00

• 42mm Space Gray Aluminum, Midnight Fog Nike Sport Loop – $329.00, down from $429.00

• 38mm Space Black Stainless Steel, Black Sport Band – $449.00, down from $599.00

• 42mm Stainless Steel, Soft White Sport Band – $499.00, down from $649.00

• 38mm White Ceramic, Soft White/Pebble Sport Band – $1,049.00, down from $1,299.00

• 42mm Gray Ceramic, Gray/Black Sport Band – $1,099.00, down from $1,349.00

Additionally, B&H Photo this week launched a new sale focused on back-to-school savings available to students getting ready for the new school year. The sale extends across numerous product categories on B&H Photo, including MacBooks, iPads, microSD cards, portable hard drives, cameras, headphones, and more.

Below we’ve highlighted a few of the sales in a list, but be sure to head over to B&H Photo to browse the full array of its back-to-school discounts.

MacBook Pro and MacBook Air – Save $100 on 2017 models

• MacBook Air (1.8 GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB HD) – $899.00, down from $999.00
• 13-inch MacBook Pro (2.3 GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB HD) – $1,199.00, down from $1,299.00

MacBook Pro – Save $1,000 on a 2016 model

• 15-inch MacBook Pro (2.9 GHz, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD) – $2,899.00, down from $3,899.00

9.7-inch iPad – Save $20 on a 2017 model

• 128GB, Wi-Fi only – $379.00, down from $399.00

10.5-inch iPad – Save up to $150 on Wi-Fi + Cellular models

• 64GB – $734.00, down from $779.00
• 512GB – $949.00, down from $1,099.00

Head over to our full Deals Roundup for more information on the latest sales and bargains going on this week.

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