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They changed the product since my last purchase
I bought this product about six months ago, and was very pleased with it. The quality was great and it came with a travel bag and like 6 adapters for all the popular phone models. I showed my Dad and he wanted one (since he is a truck driver and on the road a lot), so I gave him mine and decided that I'll order myself a new one on my own time.
Well, after ordering from the same seller (and from the same Amazon page which indicates that it is the same item I purchased previously). I am extremely disappointed with the drop in quality. While Anker does offer my color varieties than previously, they exchanged the original travel bag with a small mesh bag, which doesn't feel the same and isn't large enough to hold the various adapters you may need plus the Astro mini itself. They also no longer include all the adapters for the popular phone models, so the only thing you get is a micro USB to charge the device (but you need an A/C wall convertor to charge it within a reasonable time).
I don't have a problem with needing a separate device to charge it via the wall, but removing all the adapters means you have to purchase a convertor for each type of phone which is a hassle (might not be rated to work) and will not fit in the travel bag. With my previous purchase, I've had at least separate occasions where I let my friends use my charger, because I knew that I had an adapter regardless of the phone. That is no longer the case, plus even if you bought the adapters, the travel bag isn't big enough to hold them, which hurts the portability of it.
I'm assuming the adapters aren't included because they assume you will have your original phone charger with you, and most phone chargers these days can detach via USB. However, if I had my phone charger with me, then I would be charging my phone via the wall!! I wouldn't be using the product. I bring this with me, because my phone usually last all day, but sometimes I have to stay over at work longer than usual and it's nice to know that this will charge my phone and allow it to hold a charge.
Also quality wise, this is inferior. The button you use to press to charge and check the charge, is very plastic-like and doesn't depress as easily. It's a minor detail, but after you doing it for awhile, it's annoying having to firmly grasp the device and press the button when it used to just "work". This also leans itself to it's now 'cheap' feel.
If you can find an older model, go for that! Avoid this, wouldn't recommend.
January 2014 · Cell Phones and Accessories · verified purchase