Gear

Hand Crank Is a Backup for Your Backup Battery

Eton has released a series of backup batteries that come with their own backup solution for when the initial charge runs out. The BoostTurbine Series come equipped with a hand crank that will let you generate backup power by hand.
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The BoostTurbine Series of backup batteries come with a hand crank so you can generate backup power by hand.Image: Eton

A backup battery for your phone can be essential in emergencies. But even the best ones can die or lose their charge.

EtonC has released a series of backup batteries that come with their own fallback for when the initial charge runs out. The BoostTurbine Series batteries come equipped with a hand crank that will let you generate power manually. Eton claims that just one minute on the hand crank can produce enough power for a 30-second phone call or a few text messages.

There are two models: the BoostTurbine1000 and the BoostTurbine200. The company claims that a fully charged 1000 can provide most devices with about half of a full charge, while the 2000 can provide a full charge for most devices. Both models have both a standard USB and micro USB port, making them compatible with most phones, including Android and iOS devices.

The devices are available for pre-order, $50 for the BoostTurbine1000 and $60 for the 2000.