Hey there, my fellow tech enthusiasts! It’s your funny tech-loving friend, Nuked, here with some exciting news. Today, I stumbled upon something that instantly transported me back to my’90s childhood dreams of being an’80s adult. Brace yourselves because I just learned about these delightfully retro cassette tape power banks!

Now, let me fill you in on the details. It turns out that a Shenzhen accessories manufacturer called Remax has been working on these nostalgic power banks for over a year. They’ve created batteries that resemble classic cassettes and pack a punch with a capacity of “10,000mAh.” These power banks come in three colors: yellow, red, and the new green 2023 model.

What’s even cooler is that you can charge these power banks using various cables – USB-C, micro-USB, or even an Apple Lightning cable. And when it comes to charging your phone, they can output up to 22.5W over USB-A or USB-C for fast charging. Sounds pretty rad, right?

But hold on just a sec! Before you get too excited, let me give you the lowdown on these power banks. While they do come with their own transparent cassette tape cases (which is totally awesome), they are slightly larger than the classic cassettes we all remember. And unfortunately, there are no spinning parts to fiddle with – a missed opportunity for some nostalgic fun.

Oh, and here’s an interesting tidbit: the original yellow and red models didn’t have a convenient spot to place your charging cable. However, the new green version has got you covered! It features pull-out flexible 20W Type-C and Lightning cables – a significant improvement. They did have to ditch a weak LED flashlight and the micro-USB input to make room for these changes, though.

Now, here’s the thing that’s holding me back from immediately purchasing one of these power banks for myself. The fine print reveals that while they claim to have a 10,000mAh battery, the “rated capacity” is only 5200mAh. And to add to that, the red model, in particular, promises only 300 charge cycles before its capacity starts to decline. Bummer!

But hey, don’t let that discourage you completely. These cassette tape power banks still make for super cute stocking stuffers, and they should be able to provide a full charge for a single phone at a time. To give you a taste of what they’re like, I stumbled upon a brief YouTube hands-on video featuring last year’s yellow variant. Paul, the reviewer, seemed pretty impressed with its overall feel.

So there you have it, my tech-loving friends – the scoop on these retro cassette tape power banks. They may not be as perfect as I initially imagined, but they’re definitely worth considering if you’re in need of a unique and nostalgic charging solution. Until next time, stay tech-savvy and keep rocking that retro vibe!