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What do you get for someone who has it all? That is always a common complaint for people when trying to find that perfect gift for a loved one for the holidays. If you have a technology lover on your list, we think we might have the answer!

At Impact Battery, we offer solutions for using the sun on the cheap or extra power on the go! Use the power of the sun that fits in the palm of your hand with a compact solar charger. It powers up mobile devices. Or, consider an ultra thin external battery to power up a laptop. The external battery promises uninterrupted power of 4 hours or more on most laptops. In addition to being sleek, light and ultra-thin at just over ½ inch thick and only about 1.5 pounds, it is easy to carry for when the time is needed. It has three output voltage connectors with seven different connectors and a built-in USB port so it can be used for more than your laptop. This external battery can also charge or power your cell phone, iPad, portable gaming system—or anything

According to a recent article in Science Daily, batteries could get a boost from a discovery that increases power, energy density and safety while dramatically reducing charge time.

A team led by Hansan Liu, Gilbert Brown and Parans Paranthaman of the Department of Energy lab's Chemical Sciences Division found that titanium dioxide creates a highly desirable material that increases surface area and features a fast charge-discharge capability for lithium ion batteries. Compared to conventional technologies, the differences in charge time and capacity are striking.

"We can charge our battery to 50 percent of full capacity in six minutes while the traditional graphite-based lithium ion battery would be just 10 percent charged at the same current," Liu said.

Compared to commercial lithium titanate material, the ORNL compound also boasts a higher capacity -- 256 vs. 165 milliampere hour per gram -- and a sloping discharge voltage that is good for controlling state of charge. This characteristic

A futuristic concept called “reverse electrowetting” could change the way we recharge cell phones and other portable devices, but don’t look for it anytime soon.

Engineers are working on a new method to harvest the mechanical energy in our day-to-day strides, meaning they are looking at shoes to serve as a source for powering portable gadgets. The concept would utilize a micro-fluidic device consisting of thousands of micro-droplets that move past a nanotechnology-based film. The motion of the droplets would then be converted into an electric current. The idea is that you would have the energy to power devices whenever you choose to take a “power walk.”

Creators envision equipping special footwear with tiny mobile hotspots that are powered by the electricity-generating shoes. Researchers say in theory the shoes could generate up to 20 watts of electrical power.

While this additional convenience may sound appealing, it will have a long way to go before it is actually on shoe (or electronics)

[caption id="attachment_40" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Smart Genius Chargers"][/caption]Customers frequently ask, "Why do I need a charger?" Rather than replying sarcastically, "Why do we need to eat healthy and exercise?" I choose to provide a little education that will hopefully help save our customers money and frustration in the future.

Lead acid batteries will self discharge when left sitting unused. Discharged batteries rapidly undergo a process called sulfation. You see, when batteries are discharged the active lead material bonds with the sulfate and electrolyte forming sulfate crystals. These sulfate crystals harden and block the effective area of the battery and reduce its capacity. A battery with no capacity is useless; it can't provide the power required for its designated function. A smart battery charger, such as the Noco Genius brand of chargers, will help prevent sulfation from occurring by keeping your battery in a constant state of charge. They will never

With today’s overly-hectic schedules and stressed out individuals, leisure time is more important than ever. Doctors will absolutely agree that having a way to forget about work and other lifestyle pressures through relaxation or leisurely fun can help maintain a better level of mental and physical fitness…and make for happier people overall.

And it’s okay to actually schedule in leisure time; in fact, for workaholics or schedule-driven individuals, setting time to enjoy life isn’t just a recommendation—it’s a must! Having a fun escape helps recharge us and make more life meaningful all around.

So what all have to do with Impact Battery? Actually, plenty. Impact Battery is your source for battery power of all kinds, and many of the products we sell are for leisure type activities. One way to keep stress low and to make sure your fun factor remains high is to make sure the battery of whatever equipment you plan to enjoy in working in condition. There’s nothing worse than to plan a day at

Aren’t marine batteries all the same? Ask any avid boater that question, and you will assuredly get a resounding, “No!” Having the right marine deep cycle battery can make the difference between a boating adventure and a nightmare where you find yourself stranded.

At Impact Battery, we see sealed lead acid AGM marine batteries that are spill proof and will not leak acid on your boat in rough waters. Because quality is so important, we have chosen to stock batteries manufactured by the quality companies Universal Power Group and LifeLine Batteries.

To help you with a selection of a replacement battery during the current prime boating season, we have included a Marine Battery Selector so you can make sure you are getting the battery you need to provide the appropriate power for your boat.

As with any battery selection from Impact Battery, if you are still unsure about which battery to purchase, we have experienced and knowledgeable staff who can help you with your selection. Don’t hesitate

We’ve been talking about various battery news and the products we have featured at Impact Battery to keep you powered up with your battery needs. But we sell more than a variety of high-quality batteries for your laptop, scooter, boat, RV, solar needs, wheelchair, toys and more. We also sell battery chargers and even power inverters.

Power inverters convert DC voltage provided by a 12, 24 or 48 volt battery into AC current, which is similar to the current provided through your typical household electrical outlet. We sell both modified and pure sine wave inverters along with DC to DC converters in a variety of performance strengths to meet your needs.

If you’re not sure about inverters, why you may need them, and which performance strength you may need, our website features comprehensive product information to help make your buying decision easier. Not only do we feature the product we are selling with a zoom so you can really examine it more closely, we offer detailed product features,

With so many reasons for batteries to power up our various equipment, toys, solar panels, and more, it may be prudent to carefully consider a quality battery charger to ensure you are getting the recharge you should. After all, it can sometimes be the charger you are using rather than the battery itself that needs to have its performance assessed.

At Impact Battery, we offer “smart chargers,” meaning they are microprocessor controlled. We feature an impressive selection of 12-volt and 24-volt chargers. In addition, we stock 36-volt and 48-volt golf cart, RV, and waterproof Marine chargers.

With summer activities about to swing into high gear, now is the time to consider a high-quality charger for your golf cart, boat, RV, scooter, motorcycle, or other equipment you may be utilizing more regularly than you have in previous months.

We sell top-quality brands like Battery Tender, Dual Pro, Samlex, CTEK, Genius, Quick Charge and Schauer, among others. To make it easier for your to search for

Why is it that batteries to motorcycles, ATVs and even boats don’t seem to last? This is a very common complaint we hear, and one of the most obvious culprits seems to be sporadic use of the battery. Many pleasure boaters, for example, haven’t even taken their boat out since the last days of summer last year. Yet they get into the boat when warm weather arrives and are seemingly surprised that their battery isn’t quite as ready for boating action as the passengers.

Batteries will discharge at a rate of approximately 2-5 percent each month while not being used. While use does indeed keep a battery operating at peak capacity more consistently, a low battery can’t be fully charged by simply being cranked up on occasion—no matter the distance or length of time.

If a motorcycle or equipment is not going to be used for a period of 30 days or longer, consider placing the battery on a 2 amp or less smart maintenance charger for 24-48 hours every month (even better leave it connected indefinitely).