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Pi duration tests and review of two new lithium battery packs \u00bb RasPi.TV<\/a><\/p>\n

Alex Eames has been testing two USB battery packs from RS Components. The two packs (costing \u00a313.50\/\u00a326+VAT) allow you to plug in a USB cable to power your Pi. He has tested them to find out how long they last. He’s also trying them out as a ‘UPS’ as they can be charged at the same time as being used.\u00a0Read the test results here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Alex Eames has been testing two USB battery packs from RS Components. The two packs (costing \u00a313.50\/\u00a326+VAT) allow you to plug in a USB cable to power your Pi. He has tested them to find out how long they last.…<\/p>\n

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