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Bracketron Dual USB Charger Review & Giveaway (ends 8/31)

by | Aug 24, 2011 | Giveaways, Product Review | 138 comments

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Product Name: Bracketron Dual USB Charger

Product Information: “Bracketron, the leading manufacturer in mounting solutions and accessories for mobile consumer electronics, announces the launch of the Dual USB Charger, which allows you to charge or power two devices at the same time in any vehicle.

The Dual USB Charger includes both high and low-current USB outputs, perfect for quickly and safely charging your tablet and handheld mobile device simultaneously while you’re on the road. The pocket-sized device is compatible with iPad, iPhone/iPod, MP3 players, satellite radios, GPS units, smartphones and more. The Dual USB Charger fits into any 12v port and has a low-profile, snag-free design that complements your dashboard’s sleek look. It also features a handy LED light that indicates when power is being supplied to your devices.”

“The Dual USB Charger is ideal for anyone who needs to power up while on the go,” said Mark Mandel, Executive Vice President of Bracketron. “It charges two devices in your vehicle at the fastest possible speeds, ensuring that you can stay connected to friends, family and colleagues on the road.”

Key Features

  • Fast charging for multiple devices
  • Low-profile charger fits into any 12v port
  • 2.1A and 1.0A USB ports
  • Measures only 2 ¼” x 1”
  • Power LED light
  • Compatible with iPad, iPhone/iPod, MP3 players, GPS units, satellite radios and mobile phones

Purchase Information: The Dual USB Charger is available now for $24.95 at Bracketron.com and will soon be available at many leading consumer electronics retailers.

My Thoughts: Everyone has something to charge and sometimes there isn’t enough room to charge them all.  So I love the idea of this dual USB charger especially because my husband and I both have a phone that uses a USB charger.   I love how we just need the cord, but the charger stays in the car.  I also love that I can charge the iPod or iPad at the same time for when we take long car trips.  I have a USB plug in my car, but for some reason it doesn’t charge the iPad.  But this does! So it’s perfect.

I think it’s also a great back to school gift for a college student especially for one that travels back and forth from school.  Then they can charge two devices while driving home.  Of course not while using them!

I love gadgets that make life easier!

WIN IT

(1) LUCKY Koupon Karen reader will win a Bracketon Dual Charger valued at $24.95!

Entry is simple! You just need to answer the question below by leaving a comment on this site! You can even gain up to 4 bonus entries for doing each additional item listed (just make sure that you leave one entry for each one — up to a total of 5 comments). As a reminder, comments left on Facebook, Twitter or other posts will not be included.

REQUIRED ENTRY

Leave a comment.  What would you use this charger for?

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1. Follow @KouponKaren on twitter and tweet the following “I entered to #win a Brackerton Dual Charger @KouponKaren and you can too! https://wp.me/pMKCI-8Ps”

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Details: This giveaway is open to US Residents and will remain open until August 31st at 11:59 p.m. EST . Any comments left after this time will not be counted. The winner will be selected randomly and will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to claim their prize.

Disclosure: I received the same prize pack as the winner. My opinions are 100% mine.

138 Comments

  1. Heather on August 24, 2011 at 10:43 am

    I would use the charger for my phone and GPS. Right now I have to choice which one gets charged.

  2. Erin on August 24, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Phone, video camera, camera.

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  5. JOSIE NEIRA on August 24, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    I would use it to charge my phone.

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  8. Lina on August 24, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    I’d use it for my iphone and camera

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  11. Alyssa on August 24, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    phones and ds !

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  15. pat on August 24, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    I would use it for my iphone, i touch & my son’s mp3. 🙂

  16. Cheryl Abdelnour on August 24, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    I would use for my phone and gps.

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  20. Amanda Wood on August 24, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    Would use for-IPad,iPhone,iPod.

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  23. Candice Haase on August 24, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    We have two smart cell phones and two Sansa MP3 players and a teenager daughter who drains their batteries DRY! We could really use this! 🙂

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  24. Susan Salerno on August 24, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    I love this product. I would charge my phone.

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  27. Cathy Cowin on August 24, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    On long trips, we always run out of power for iPod music. With this device, not only is that problem solved, but competing parent and teen iPod devices (with our music mixes) can be simultaneously charged.

  28. Anne Loyd on August 24, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    I would use it to charge my iPad and my iPhone!!!

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  31. Connie on August 24, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    My cell phone seems to never be charged enough when I need it. I would use this to keep my cell phone charged.

  32. Sherry on August 24, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    I would use this for my phone and/or camera : )

  33. Lynda Del on August 25, 2011 at 2:29 am

    I’d use it to charge my phone.

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  35. Rebecca on August 25, 2011 at 8:53 am

    I would use the charger for my kids ipods.

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  37. chantal cooper on August 25, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    i would use it to charge my phone and our gps.
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  41. dawn taylor on August 25, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    Would love this for my phone

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  43. Kim F on August 25, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    Phone, iPad, pocket camera, etc.

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  47. Ana G. on August 26, 2011 at 2:47 am

    I would use it for my ipod

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  51. Kris I. on August 26, 2011 at 7:07 pm

    This would be great for my son’s i pod and cell phone!

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  54. Christy A. on August 26, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    I would use this to charge my iPod while driving in my car.

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  57. Lori S on August 27, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    I would use this for my phone and ipad.

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  60. Melinda Wilson on August 27, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    I would give it to my husband for his ipad.

  61. Melinda Wilson on August 27, 2011 at 8:17 pm

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  63. katklaw777 on August 27, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    I’d use it for my and my hubby’s cell phones, thanks.

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  66. A. BULL on August 27, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    I WOULD USE IT FOR MY ZUNE& SPEAKERS ATTACH TO MOTORIZED CHAIR.

  67. ctqueen on August 29, 2011 at 5:57 am

    I would use the charger for my phone and GPS. Right now I have to choice which one gets charged

  68. shala_darkstone on August 29, 2011 at 9:37 am

    I’d use this charger for my iPod and cell phone, or maybe my GPS.

  69. Kara on August 29, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Phone

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  72. Nicole Hutchins on August 29, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    I would use it for my Ipod!

  73. Sean on August 29, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    I would love to win this since I would be able to share it and use it with my 4 siblings who all are constantly in need of charging their phones. Thank you.

  74. Maria T on August 29, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    digital camera and ipod

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  78. Louise Brouillette on August 29, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    On road trips, our grandkids all want to charge their ipods at the same time, so this would be great!
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  79. Maria Gabriel on August 30, 2011 at 12:34 am

    I would use it to charge my phone and my ipod 🙂

  80. Raven In A Blue Room on August 30, 2011 at 5:18 am

    I would charge my iPod

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  84. Lori Guillen on August 30, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    charging my cell phone and laptop

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  88. Cori Westphal on August 30, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    For charging my iPhone in the car!

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  92. Diane Baum on August 30, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    I would use it for my phone

  93. Melissa Simmons on August 30, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    I would use it when I’ve got to charge the phone and the laptop

  94. Kristi C on August 31, 2011 at 3:40 am

    I would charge my iPhone and iTouch.

  96. Laura Emerson on August 31, 2011 at 7:07 am

    I would use it for my phone as mine always seems to disappear.

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  99. Angie Mensing on August 31, 2011 at 8:52 am

    Oh, there are so many times when I wish I had this in my car. Between drivng kids to and from school, taking the kids to their multiple doctors appts (they have a lot of medical challenges) and physical therapy, driving from Kyle to San Anotnio for my stepson’s football games on Thursdays or Fridays and my girls band practices, choir rehearsals, theater arts/ play rehearsals and ITS practices…. I spend a great deal of time in the car. Texting and calling one anther is how my husband and I keep in touch. It is also how the kids keep us updated on running late at practices. I am also getting a new job in the real estate market and will spend even more time in my car, so having a charger for my car would be so helpful. I so hope I get lucky and win this giveaway.

  100. Lynn D on August 31, 2011 at 10:40 am

    This would be awesome for family trips…my 3 boys can alternate charging their ipods, etc.

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  104. Kam A on August 31, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    I would use it for my phone

  105. Kat on August 31, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    I am the world’s worst about heading to work only to realize my phone is dying. I would use this to charge it in the car.

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  107. Amanda on August 31, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    I am a full-time college student with two jobs. I am always in the car, and it would be great to charge my phone & iPod on the go.

  108. Dan on August 31, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    My wife and I have been sharing a cell phone charger since mine died and we haven’t gotten around to replacing it. With this device I could charge mine in the car and we wouldn’t have to take turns with the one at home.

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  110. LoriN on August 31, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    I would use it for our iPods.

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  113. Kathryn on August 31, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    I’d use it for my phone.

  114. Kathryn on August 31, 2011 at 3:02 pm

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  115. Kathryn on August 31, 2011 at 3:03 pm

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  116. Happi Shopr on August 31, 2011 at 4:10 pm

    I would use it for my iPod

  117. Crystal K. on August 31, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    I’d use it for my iPod and my phone.

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  121. Jose Martinez on August 31, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    My wife and i both have Iphone’s and 1 charger so this would solve that problem.

  122. Diane Riedel on August 31, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    I would use it for my iPad.

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  125. Terra Cappel on August 31, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    I would use this to chardemy iphone and garmin or ipod at the same time! This would be fantastic! Thank you!

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  128. Breanne on August 31, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    My husband could charge his ipod.

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  131. nan on August 31, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    i would use it for the ipod
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  133. Kristy H on August 31, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    I would use for the Iphone!

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  136. Jaque R. on August 31, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    I would use this charger while traveling via automobile….definitely will give peace of mind. 🙂 thank you.

  137. Kristy H on August 31, 2011 at 10:28 pm

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  138. Rosey on August 31, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    I’d use it to charge our family’s iPods.