RichardSolo.com the new online company founded by Richard Thalheimer, creator and founder of The Sharper Image, has introduced Thalheimer’s first creation, the RichardSolo Smart Backup Battery - a new rechargeable, compact backup battery for the iPhone (News - Alert) and iPod.

 

This small but powerful battery connects to the iPod and iPhone via 30-pin connector and comes with a light, scratchproof aluminum casing with three-color LED status lights. The battery can be charged simultaneously while using the iPhone and both the phone and the battery can be charged together using the included charger. According to the company, the 1200 mAh polymerized lithium-ion battery can be charged over and over again and can provide up to double the usage time of the iPhone or iPod’s built-in battery.

 

"I've spent my entire career researching electronics and discovering the best new gadgets," said Thalheimer. "I've never been more excited about a new product. Not only does it look great, but it also functions intuitively and quickly to charge an iPhone on the go. Most importantly, it is the most powerful pocket-sized unit you can buy."

Available exclusively at www.RichardSolo.com, the battery has numerous useful features such as an automatic on/off charging technology to prevent overcharging, a mini-USB port for charging both the Backup Battery and the device at the same time, an included retractable USB charging cable and AC wall charger, and Made for iPod and Works with iPhone certification.

 

Priced at $49.95 (with a 15 percent discount for two or more), the product comes with Thalheimer's personal satisfaction guarantee. "The company's first priority," Thalheimer says, "is customer satisfaction." RichardSolo.com is offering a 30-day, no-questions asked money-back guarantee with free shipping. It works for all models of iPhone and iPod, except for iPod shuffle