Apple, iPhone and iPod Accessory ReviewsSCOSCHE revive LITE
- Conveniently charge your iPod or iPhone without the hassle and mess of cords.
- Frosted LED nightlight automatically illuminates in low light and can be manually switched off.
- Includes foam inserts to secure various iPod and iPhone models.
- Meets Energy Star performance standards.
Those are features of the SCOSCHE revive LITE (Part No. | IPHC) for the iPod/iPhone 2G/3G/3G(S). This charger slash nightlight resembles the original firewire charge bricks of Apple's past, but with a twist on technology for todays 3rd gen Apple items as well as all ipods and iphones from days past. Fully compatible to charge anything in the portable music line. So, who is SCOSCHE? They were founded in 1980, Scosche is still 100% family owned and operated with over 120 employees. From their website: Scosche Industries is an award-winning innovator of car audio installation hardware as well as portable electronics accessories. Scosche is founded on its’ commitment to quality, value and customer service. With over 70 patents and countless industry awards it is easy to see that Scosche is consistently at the forefront of technology and innovation. Scosche Industries is the parent company of several distinct brands such as Accumat, Blu3Fusion, EFX, and REALM.
As a former car audio store owner, I have worked with Scosche for over 15 years and they have always been at the forefront of design. You can then imagine that I was stoked to hear of their introduction to iPhone accessories as I know all to well that they can come up with some great products. This company always take a left field approach to their products design and does things nobody else does. That's why they were so beloved when we did car audio as they had uniqueness in their fit kits and other products most people were looking for.
The unit supports the weight of the iPhone and itself while plugged into the wall with no issues of it pulling out and falling on the floor. There is a sensor on the front of the unit that controls the light function on it and it is variable so if it only has a little light it only lights up a little bit, if it is pitch black, it lights up completely. This is a common trait of a photoresistor cell. The led is a small white SMD about 1500 MCD and fires through diffused glass to spread the light better. It puts out 5vdc @ 1 amp so standard charging current and voltage for any i-charger. I found the unit to be very handy on the go since you don't have to carry any cords! Just flip it open and flip it closed, that's it. Given the reputation of the company, the easy to use flip out cordless design, and the night light in a cool pure white glow, You can bet that this is the charger to have for a mess free, clean charge space with no wires and a nice white apple look. (Available in black as well)
seems neat, don't see much of a point in owning something like this, but its still a good idea
Still rather have the charger that comes with the 3GS…. that way you can sync as well.
this means that you can only hook this up to an open, free of blockage, kitchen outlet like style then… it would be cool if they added a retractable style cord at the back so that you can put it on your desk while plugged in on the wall outlet without extension cord… but this could mean a bulkier dock… hopefully they'll come up with something with a retractable cord and id get one… i like my phone standing up while charging on my desk just like how 1st gen iphones came with.
Eh… I like the Apple Dock better. Don't really care much about all these features. As long as it charges my iPhone, it's good enough for me. Plus, the Apple Dock is lot sheeker and nicer.
You still can’t sync with the charger, it’s the cable you sync with and you’ll have it on your computer either way so might as well have a clean charging space IMO. (and a night light!)
GO nightlight! And it's a charger too!
nice idea but I like to use my phone while i charge it
i saw this like two days ago on their website
i wouldnt use this, i like my incase powerslider wayy better, except that it ruins my reception, i will be buying a case that does the same thing, but that dosent ruin reception, ill just wait -.-