]Inside the new Poundland Power-geek 2200mAh power bank. - Page 1
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author: johnlsenchak
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2018, 08:14:21 pm
content: Inside the new Poundland Power-geek 2200mAh power bank.bigclivedotcomPublished on Sep 17, 2018A comparison between the new £2 Power Geek 2200mAh power bank and the standard £1 1200mAh unit. These units both put out 5V continuously with no glitches or low load shutdown. This makes them suitable for running low current loads for long periods of time.

author: Ampera
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2018, 08:59:52 pm
content: I thought everything in poundland was supposed to be a pound, why is this now two?

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 17, 2018, 09:07:17 pm
content: Quote from: Ampera on September 17, 2018, 08:59:52 pmInflation. They needed to start selling things which cost more at some stage.

author: MK14
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2018, 02:59:13 am
content: Quote from: Ampera on September 17, 2018, 08:59:52 pmMany things are still a pound (infact the vast bulk of things are £1). But they have started new ranges, where the price is higher, e.g. £2.If I remember correctly, some things are even £5 (or some amount above £2), maybe more.E.g. I recently bought some USB chargers there, for £2 each.As Hero999 says, inflation as well.Here are some pillows they sell, for £5 for a pack of 2.http://www.poundland.co.uk/2pk-filled-pillows

author: MK14
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2018, 03:11:06 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on September 18, 2018, 03:01:22 amI like having a huge range of items, I can buy for £1.Anything priced more than that, is optional. You can just stick to £1, for everything, if you want.A pack of screwdrivers, something like 5 or 6 screwdrivers, for £1, isn't bad. The quality is not going to be brilliant. But they are useful for some things.A USB powerbank (as in this thread), for £1 or £2 for a better one. Sounds like very good value to me, and I'm tempted to buy them.

author: MK14
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2018, 04:32:13 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on September 18, 2018, 04:26:06 amI have checked (watched), BigCliveDotComs video reviews of other (Not watched much of USB power bank video, yet), PoundLand stuff. The other items seem pretty reasonable for £1 (or £2), such as USB chargers.PoundLand buy things in massive bulk quantities, and negotiate hard to get the best prices. If they can't get good prices, they pass (don't buy) on that item/seller and carry on finding other "bargain" items.But you still have a valid point.For my "main" USB powerbank, I've bought an "expensive" one, which had very good reviews on Amazon.It's worth it, for when I'm out and about, and need a decent power source. Or even for when at home use and I don't( want to) or can't plug something into the mains.But £1/£2 USB power banks, tempting, for powering quick projects and/or messing around and stuff. At that price, you can just bin it, when/if it eventually breaks.

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2018, 11:50:22 am
content: Probably "good" recycled cells with most of their capacity still left.Often, laptop packs will be discarded when one cell fails, but the others are still good. This is likely where those cells come from.

author: MK14
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2018, 01:35:31 pm
content: Quote from: amyk on September 18, 2018, 11:50:22 amI hope not. But you could easily be right, and you have me worried.My primary concern is safety. As long as they are not going to burn the place down, then it shouldn't be too bad.The thing is, the cheapest ones are £1 there.I could easily pay £1 for a pack of 4 AA alkaline batteries, which would expire after 10 hours of use (depending on current drain of usage application), which would then be binned.So, at £1, it is hard to go wrong (unless they are a fire or other, safety hazard).