For people on the move who use their smartphones and tablets frequently, running out of battery life is an all-too-common problem, and finding a power point can be a challenge.

With the new Verbatim Power Packs from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC), you will never be stuck in this tricky situation. These compact, portable devices offer hours of additional power for a wide range of compatible smartphones and tablets, ensuring you can keep working, talking, listening to music or watching movies on the move, no matter where you are.

“As our devices have become smarter and incorporate more features, they draw more power from the battery – something which the majority of users will attest to. In addition, smartphones and tablets have become indispensable. We use our devices so often during the day that even the advanced high capacity batteries drain quickly. Verbatim’s Power Packs are the ideal solution, offering a portable power supply that lets users recharge anywhere, anytime for hours of continuous use,” says Ruben Naicker, Verbatim Product Specialist at DCC.

Available in three power capacities each offering different amounts of standby power and different applications, Verbatim’s Portable Power Packs are essential in the arsenal of any mobile warrior. They are also a useful addition for students, frequent travellers and anyone else who finds themselves running out of power on the go.

The 2600 Milli-Amp Hour (mAh) model is designed for use with smartphones, and also support charging an iPad Mini. Weighing just 87 grams, this is the ultimate in portable power solutions. A full recharge of the power pack takes approximately four hours, which provides a 100% charge on an average smartphone device. The 4400mAh model is compatible with most smartphone and tablet devices. It weighs 125 grams and takes approximately six and a half hours to recharge completely, which provides a full charge for most compatible devices and offers additional charge time on certain smartphones.

In addition, Verbatim offers a 10400mAh Dual USB Portable Power Pack which supports the simultaneous charging of two devices, and is compatible with both smartphones and tablets. It weighs in at 246 grams and will fit snugly into a laptop case, the glove box of a car or your hand luggage, ensuring it is always on hand when needed. A full charge of the power pack takes approximately six and a half hours. This will provide a full charge for up to two devices, any combination of smartphones and tablets, or additional charge time for a single device, making it ideal for extended trips out of range of outlet power.

“We have all experienced that moment – your smartphone or tablet battery dies at exactly the wrong time, and you are nowhere near a plug to charge it. Now, with Verbatim’s Power Packs, the problem is resolved, ensuring portable power is always at your fingertips,” Naicker concludes.

The Verbatim Power Packs are available immediately from resellers, leading retail outlets and online stores for a Recommended Retail Price (RRP) starting at R263.00. All pricing is inclusive of VAT.