Technical characteristics
| Number of USB connections |
4 |
| weight |
100 g |
| product color |
Black |
| use |
Fürs load in the car |
| surge protection |
available |
| Samsung compatible |
available |
| Apple compatible |
available |
| feature |
is used in the car |
Advantages
Benefits
- processing is clean
- the price is very cheap
- space and power for four equipment
- easy and handy
- integrated switch security
disadvantages
disadvantages
- No quick-charge-3 technology
- used in standby power
much space and quick charging in the car
you confessed to ever on longer car rides with the family before the problem, more than a rider wanted to load his device that was only a car charger? For us it looks like, that at each tour for two at least four devices on board are: GPS, iPad of passenger, my Smartphone, its Smartphone. If the rear seats be added, can still happen two E-readers, MP3s and two smartphones. Pretty much technique, to find the way to be accessible and to shorten the trip. Depending on the length of the ride, all devices make sometime flabby and need a charging station. With the iClever BoostDrive IC CC07 it should be possible to provide four devices at the same time with sufficient power.
Packaging and delivery
arrived after two days delivery time of 4-port-car-charger-IC CC07 iClever with me. On the stable black and white packaging, the product description and a sketch of the USB charger are shown. In the carton, a plastic blister found by charting the USB car charger.
In the package:
- IClever 4 port 48W 9.6A IC CC07 car charger
- the warranty card
- instructions in English
Warranty: The manufacturer gives a 30-day right of return, a 12-month warranty and unlimited customer service on its products. iClever though, like almost all companies manufacture their products in China, but has offices in Germany, the USA, Canada, Japan, Spain, Italy and France. The company iClever is known for a fast and very good customer service and often beyond the warranty period. Price: around 10 euros (in August 2016)
facilities of the USB charger
- 4 USB ports
- mass: 4.8 x 8.4 x 2,7 cm
- weight: 100 grams
- housing made of plastic and aluminium
- power input: DC 12 to 18 volts
- output: DC 5V / 2.4 ampere (SmartID), total 9.6 amps
- power: 48 Watts
- multiple voltage protection (overvoltage protection, short-circuit protection and thermal protection)
- lighting of ports
The four USB slots with smart ID technology
all four ports are equipped with SmartID technology. This means that the charger detects the end-device (Tablet, Smartphone, MP3, etc.) and whose needs and adjusts the required energy, maximum 9.6 amps divided on the connected devices. This ensures the maximum charging efficiency. However, a quick charge function does not offer the car charger.
To obtain the optimum result, the manufacturer recommends:
- A short original USB charging cable of the end device manufacturer or a certified charging cable third party
a power access in the range of 12 to 18 volts
caution! The device is not compatible with a power capacity of 24 volt, as it occurs in some cars.
Optics and processing of the USB charger
of iClever BoostCube is held with a silver aluminium body in glossy black. The manufacturer's logo in white is on the silver body and the specifications in gold are printed on the side body. The USB slots are subtle, not dazzling blue, illuminates when power is supplied to the charger into the cigarette lighter. This small detail comes handy especially when driving at night. The charger is slim designed without sharp edges and fits into any cigarette lighter. The processing and materials are high quality. Not much space in the cockpit of the car is required by the small size of the charger. Damage caused by overvoltage, short circuits and excessive heating of the USB charger and the devices prevents the built-in switch and therefore additional protection.
Compatible devices
the USB car charger is equipped with the SmartID and detects the battery of your smartphones, tablets, E-readers, MP3 or what you are using the USB cable download, independently. The charger automatically supplied with the maximum energy to recharge the devices. All marketed devices can be loaded using a USB cable, are compatible with the iClever car charger.
the road test
the first challenge was for me to get the USB car charger from his plastic blister. Not to damage the blister, managed to free the BoostDrive I finally. Due to lack of other accessories, the test to go right. In the car, it takes a little force to plug the charger into the cigarette lighter. As soon as he sits, nothing shakes and the BoostDrive lights in his understated dark blue in the four ports. Whether now really all four test devices the 2.4 amps mentioned by the manufacturer arrived, I can not verify, but all test devices were loaded. During USB Chargers test the charger remained cool and made any noise. The following devices have been tested to the test:
- iPad Air2
- iPhone 5 s
- Samsung Galaxy Edge
- power Bank (No. name)
- Kindle E-reader
- Philips MP3 PLAYER
takes time though, but all devices are initially "kept alive" and after recharge. Something faster would be great, but the input is in a car cigarette lighter Yes also not unlimited.
Conclusion
The car charger from iClever is an excellent solution to maximize the only source of electricity in the car. No matter whether MP3 players, tablets, smartphones, power banks or what long - stay whatever during and after the journey four devices at the same time with a total of 48 Watts can be supplied with the iClever BoostDrive IC CC07 4 port. The USB car charger fits perfectly into the cigarette lighter, not shaking and does what it is supposed to - as soon as possible all recharge. While you load anything, should you unplug it however, because it consumes valuable car battery power in the standby. The BoostDrive is a nearly indispensable gadget for lovers of modern technology, are traveling much. No long car rides without music, GPS, surfing, games, reading and telephoning.
