From 8c34d810af95fae0ef846f54370a8c88bfab7123 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "netop://ใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒ“" Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:24:49 -0700 Subject: initial commit --- memos/WM-021.txt | 124 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 124 insertions(+) create mode 100644 memos/WM-021.txt (limited to 'memos/WM-021.txt') diff --git a/memos/WM-021.txt b/memos/WM-021.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c3d0061 --- /dev/null +++ b/memos/WM-021.txt @@ -0,0 +1,124 @@ + + + + + + + +Document: WM-021 P. Webb +Category: Review 2017.11.26 + + Antank battery case for Nintendo Switch review + +Abstract + + Behold, my first media review! + +Body + + > *The 6500mAh portable battery case specially design[ed] for + > Nintendo Switchโ€ฆwill double the playing time wherever you are.* + + That's what it says on the box anyway. Does it live up to it's lofty + goal? Read on to find out! + + 1. Aesthetic + + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Front of case][IMG1] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Back of case][IMG2] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Back of case, open][IMG3] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Game compartment on the back][IMG4] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Recline level I][IMG5] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Recline level II][IMG6] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Recline level III][IMG7] + + The outside of the case has a matte finish that feels *quite* + good. The back has two release mechanisms that expand the case + vertically to allow insertion of your Switch. Below both + mechanisms are kickstands with three levels of recline. I only + used them while testing as I prefer to use handheld mode on the + go. There certainly isn't any space for kickstand mode on the + MBTA! Near the bottom of the case are holes for the Switch's heat + vents and a power button followed by four thunderbolts to signify + how much charge is available. They alight blue when charging. The + top of the case hides a compartment for storing two Switch games + horizontally. The side of the case features USB-C charging. YUS! + + 2. Portability + + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Side of case with Switch][IMG8] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Back of case with Switch][IMG9] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Top of case with Switch][IMG10] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Detached Joy-Con with cased Switch][IMG11] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Fanny pack view I][IMG12] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Fanny pack view II][IMG13] + ๐Ÿ“ธ[Slipcases are a no-go with the case][IMG14] + + The case by itself doesn't weigh much but when you insert the + Switch, you can *definitely* notice the difference (if you play in + handheld mode often). I was able to squeeze my Switch and case + inside a fanny pack but it was a tight fit. Don't expect this to + work with your nifty Super Mario Odyssey slipcase, that ain't + happening. *Of course*, you could always store the battery case + itself in the drawstring bag that comes with it. + + 3. Real-world Usage + + I didn't measure the charge time for the case itself but it's + roughly an hour and a half to two hours. I used my MacBook Pro + power brick to charge so I'm not sure if that made a difference + versus the default power brick it comes with. During my playtest + with Super Mario Odyssey, I noticed the case didn't recharge my + Switchโ€ฆit basically kept it from dying and was effectively a + portable wall-charger. I assume graphically-intensive games + prevent charging AND battery replenishment so that was a little + discouraging. I got *at least* a half-hour of extended playtime + thanks to this charger though and that's what counts. + + Should you buy this? + + If you play your Switch a LOT while nowhere near a USB-C charger, + absolutely. I can see this being a *great* addition to any + traveler as well. I wish I had this with me in Japan for the + bullet train rides, I was using the available socket to me for + charging my computer. Also, China Southern Airlines did not have + appropriate sockets for me to charge my computer. Instead of + sleeping to pass the time, I could've been playing Mr Shifty + or Zelda. + + Even for occasional travel, having a Switch charger that envelopes + the system is a great idea. I have an Anker USB-C charger and it's a + brick. Sure, I can charge my Switch with it but it's unwieldy and + it *sucks* dealing with cables. I'm loving the one port life with + as little cables as possible and Antank made that a little bit + bearable. You can buy the Antank charger on Amazon[1] for $47. + + If you have an existing USB-C charger and don't care about having + a case that fits your Switch, there is absolutely no need to get + this. It's more of a convenience thing, not a necessity. ๐Ÿ•ธ + + P.S. + + - I was approached by a representative for Antank to purchase and + review their charger. I was refunded after purchasing. + - It occurs to me that I never tested how much the case would + recharge my Switch while it was turned *off*. I'll get on that + and update this post. + +References + + [1] + [IMG1] + [IMG2] + [IMG3] + [IMG4] + [IMG5] + [IMG6] + [IMG7] + [IMG8] + [IMG9] + [IMG10] + [IMG11] + [IMG12] + [IMG13] + [IMG14] -- cgit v1.2.3