World's first smart backpack unveiled to charge mobile devices

As technology develops, people enjoy great convenience. The birth of notebooks is one of them. People can work and play at any place, any time, and in any state. But at the same time, it brings a headache. The popularity of mobile devices makes us often worry about whether the devices are fully charged. Especially for some business travelers, when they go out by plane or train, the lack of power in the device may affect the progress of work. Phorce, which claims to be the "world's first smart bag", may solve our worries.

Phorce has two versions, one is USB version and the other is Mac version. The USB version can charge 3 devices that support USB charging at the same time, such as smartphones, tablets, cameras, etc. It is reported that Phorce can charge iPhone 5 more than 8 times, Galaxy S3 about 6 times, and iPad mini 2.5 times. In addition to charging USB devices, the Mac version can also charge MacBook, including MacBookAir and MacBookPro, and can maintain power consumption for 7 hours. Currently, Phorce can only charge MacBook, but can accommodate notebooks of 14 inches and below.

Phorce will also launch its own app, which is expected to have iOS and Android versions. Through the app, Phorce can connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth to view the remaining power of the bag and its purpose, such as showing how many times the phone can be charged. Users can also let Phorce send notifications, such as reminding them to charge the bag when it is running out of power. Phorce itself can be fully charged in just 4 hours. A more thoughtful design is that if you forget the device somewhere, the app will send a notification to your phone to remind you to take the bag with you.

Unlike ordinary charging devices, Phorce is very stylish and stylish. It is a popular "three-in-one" bag that can be turned into a shoulder bag, a backpack or a briefcase. The layout inside the bag is clear and has a sense of hierarchy; the hollow design at the back can be put on a suitcase for easy carrying. In addition, Phorce is made of waterproof material, and the shockproof filling inside will protect the device from damage caused by impact and bumps. The inner lining pocket is made of special textile material, which is said to be able to automatically clean the surface of the device, such as removing fingerprints on tablets and mobile phones.

According to VentureBeat, the retail price of the USB version and Mac version of Phorce is $349 and $449 respectively, while Kickstarter supporters can get it for only $219 and $299 respectively. Currently, Phorce is available in four colors: black, red, dark green, and one color is subject to vote by supporters. It is expected that Phorce will start mass production and shipment in March or April 2013, and will be delivered to consumers in May, and free Android and iOS applications will be launched at the same time.

Phorce completed its funding goal of $150,000 on Kickstarter in just 15 days, with nearly 600 supporters. Technical Director Marijn Berk was very excited about this, because its high price still did not stop Kickstarter's enthusiasm. He revealed his original intention of the idea: "People are always used to carrying something with them, and bags have become a must-have for people. If you can change a must-have, it is equivalent to changing people's daily lives. This is my initial interest." The Phorce team said that if the amount of funding reaches $750,000, it plans to increase the battery capacity by 10% while maintaining the original weight of the bag (1.7 kg), so that the phone can be charged continuously for two weeks. In view of the success on Kickstarter, Phorce may open an online retail channel in the future.