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General Category => Amazon Echo Discussion => Topic started by: saturnkk on May 24, 2016, 12:59:02 pm

Title: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 24, 2016, 12:59:02 pm
It is even lower profile than I had envisioned.  This is sweet if it lives up to its claims of 12 to 14 hours play time.  I cant wait to try this out.  Anyone else order a megaboot?  Any early results?
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: Slygrin on May 24, 2016, 03:05:33 pm
Mine is out for deliver today. The big brown truck usually shows up late afternoon.....
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 24, 2016, 04:57:49 pm
With this added piece, the Echo is nearly evrything I wanted (still wish it could BT like its little brother).
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: Jean on May 25, 2016, 05:53:36 am
How long would it take for a full charge?
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 25, 2016, 08:14:41 am
How long would it take for a full charge?

Not sure yet.  I believe it came partially charged as it didnt tale long for it to fully charge (about an hour maybe).  I will know better once I drain it as it still has charge today.
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 25, 2016, 09:32:01 am
Okay, it ran out of juice after about 14 or 15 hours.  Minimal use, probably about an hour of music at voume 4 or 5.  Charging now...
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: TheFallenAngel on May 25, 2016, 09:58:55 am
Okay, it ran out of juice after about 14 or 15 hours.  Minimal use, probably about an hour of music at voume 4 or 5.  Charging now...
WOW and I wonder then what did based the 20 hour promise on..

Cheers,
Alex

Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: DParker on May 25, 2016, 10:05:34 am
WOW and I wonder then what did based the 20 hour promise on..

Cheers,
Alex

Given this statement...


"if it lives up to its claims of 12 to 14 hours play time"

...I'd guess that he bought the 14-hour "PowerBoot" rather than the 20-hour "MegaBoot" model.
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: TheFallenAngel on May 25, 2016, 10:34:09 am
WOW and I wonder then what did based the 20 hour promise on..

Cheers,
Alex

Given this statement...


"if it lives up to its claims of 12 to 14 hours play time"

...I'd guess that he bought the 14-hour "PowerBoot" rather than the 20-hour "MegaBoot" model.
Well the OP said MegaBoot :)

Cheers,
Alex

Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: Scarpad on May 25, 2016, 10:51:33 am
what is a megaboot ?
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: DParker on May 25, 2016, 11:22:29 am
Well the OP said MegaBoot :)

Cheers,
Alex

Yeah, it's a bit of an inconsistency?  But I assume he just went with the name of the leading model from the line.
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 25, 2016, 02:09:36 pm
I bought the Mega Boot.  I thought I saw the 12 - 14 hours somewhere but I dont recall where.  20 is even better but it is not 20 hours of active use (i.e. playing music) for certain.
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: Yoda_One on May 25, 2016, 02:10:32 pm
what is a megaboot ?
Google it.
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 25, 2016, 02:11:22 pm
also, I plugged it in at 9:30 am today and it is 2:00 pm now and fully charged so it defintely takes less than 4.5 hours to charge from dead.
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 25, 2016, 02:17:02 pm
I am not crazy!  It said 12-14 hours in my email invoice:

Line Items:
  1x MegaBoot<br>12 to 14 Hours for $69.99 each


That was the preorder price as well.
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 25, 2016, 02:20:42 pm
what is a megaboot ?

https://www.echobattery.com/collections/all
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: DParker on May 25, 2016, 02:25:52 pm
I am not crazy!  It said 12-14 hours in my email invoice:

Line Items:
  1x MegaBoot<br>12 to 14 Hours for $69.99 each


That was the preorder price as well.

Interesting.  Their website claims "up to 20 hours of battery life" for the MegaBoot, and "up to 14  hours of battery life" for the PowerBoot.  Since this was a preorder I assume you got it direct from the manufacturer.  Would that be a correct assumption?  If so I'd shoot them a quick e-mail asking what's up with the discrepancy.
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 25, 2016, 03:18:34 pm
I am not crazy!  It said 12-14 hours in my email invoice:

Line Items:
  1x MegaBoot<br>12 to 14 Hours for $69.99 each


That was the preorder price as well.

Interesting.  Their website claims "up to 20 hours of battery life" for the MegaBoot, and "up to 14  hours of battery life" for the PowerBoot.  Since this was a preorder I assume you got it direct from the manufacturer.  Would that be a correct assumption?  If so I'd shoot them a quick e-mail asking what's up with the discrepancy.

I did get it directly from them.  I assume it is likely a typo since it is 20 hours everywhere else.
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 25, 2016, 04:03:35 pm
Here was their reply:

The battery after further testing was lasting longer. If you box says MegaBoot you received the 3200 cell version. Follow the instructions carefully when attaching. Enjoy!

Battery Boot Team
Title: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: vegasguy on May 25, 2016, 05:10:38 pm
Or during market research it was determined that overstating a products capabilities produced much greater sales and highers profits. But I'm only joking.


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Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: TheFallenAngel on May 26, 2016, 10:38:26 am
Or during market research it was determined that overstating a products capabilities produced much greater sales and highers profits. But I'm only joking.


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Yeah wish it was a joke..

Cheers,
Alex

Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 26, 2016, 12:32:02 pm
Okay, yesterday I unplugged it from the wall at 4pm EST.  I played volume 8 music for ~15 - 20 minutes.  Maybe 5 or 6 news requests, ask for a couple jokes and turned on/off a couple home automation devices.  I t lost charge some time between 10 am and Noon giving it 20-22 hours with light use.

I will next play music at volume 6 or so and see what the duration is when I get a chance...
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: Scarpad on May 26, 2016, 01:39:36 pm
at those prices arent you better off with a Dot or tap?
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: saturnkk on May 26, 2016, 02:01:26 pm
at those prices arent you better off with a Dot or tap?

Not for how I want to use it.
Title: Re: Got my megaboot today!
Post by: DParker on May 26, 2016, 02:34:07 pm
at those prices arent you better off with a Dot or tap?