Dark Energy Reservoir: Premium Portable Charger

A project in Provo, UT by Dark Energy
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Quadruple your smartphone's power supply with this sleek, incredibly thin, USB portable charger.
Backers: 2006
Average Pledge Per Backer: $87

Funded: $173,612 of $100,000
Dates: Feb 11th -> Mar 28th (45 days)
Project By: Dark Energy
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Latest News

How To Fund A Business With Kickstarter

July 1st - via: forbes.com
When Dark Energy co-founders Garrett Aida and William Lam decided to develop a portable energy charging source for smartphones--between classes—the odds were stacked against them. But these young, college students with limited experience and no money launched a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign that generated over $170,000 in a matter of days. (Read More)

We have reached our stretch goal of $150,000!

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Backers!! Thank you soooooo very much! We have reached our stretch goal of $150,000! Everyone who pledge $10 or more will get a waterproof bag for your Reservoir or other gadgets. If you know of friends and family who will be benefited by this... (Read More)

Impact & Super Scratch Resistant Screen Protectors

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We have to share this with you! This project truly is impressive! Our friend over at Sir Lancelot's Armor developed an amazing product that is not only scratch resistant, but also impact resistant! Check out this incredible screen protector on... (Read More)

Slim, Portable Charger Could Keep Your Phone Powered for a Week [video]

March 27th - via: mashable.com
Though smartphones can do many amazing things these days, we can all admit they honestly turn into useless paperweights when the battery dies. So a Provo, Utah-based technology company has developed a portable charger that they claim can power the average smartphone for nearly a week. (Read More)

Manufacturing is on schedule!

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We thought we would let you know this good news. Manufacturing is certainly on schedule! Be excited!  (Read More)

Next Tweetchat reminder: Thursday March 21, 3-4:30 p.m.

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, Remember to join in our tweetchat tomorrow from 3-4:30 p.m. We had some really good questions asked on Wednesday (no questions Thursday) and we can't wait to hear from you again. Use #mydarkenergy or write on our Facebook wall. ... (Read More)

Live Q&A sessions

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers and fans, We're sorry for getting so behind on answering your questions and resolving your concerns. We want to bring the conversation to a more immediate platform using Twitter and Facebook. We still encourage you to ask questions on... (Read More)

Behind The Scene Update on Dark Energy

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers!  This message is to give you an update of what is going on behind the scene of Dark Energy. First of all. we understand that there is nothing more disappointing to a backer than not receiving the product on time, with the promised... (Read More)

$150,000 Stretch Goal!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out our page! We have announced the new stretch goal!  (Read More)

New Rewards!!! $1000 +

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Our beloved backers,    We got some new rewards for you!  $1,000 STEAK DINNER PACK  $2,500 GRAND AMERICA PACK $7,500 DISNEY PACK $10,000 SKYDIVING PACK $10,000 ROCKET LAUNCH PACK Be excited for our new stretch goal of $150,000! We will... (Read More)

Waterproof bag + Stylus pictures

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out the new pictures we uploaded on our page.  (Read More)

We reached our goal of $100,000 earlier today!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
To all our awesome backers!  We reached our goal of $100,000 earlier today! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For your support as well as sharing with your friends and family about our products! We are grateful for everyone of you! Just know that you... (Read More)

Students attract $60,000 on Kickstarter in two weeks

March 1st - via: universe.byu.edu
Dark Energy attracted $60,000 on Kickstarter in two weeks to fund its mobile device charger, and the amount is projected to top $240,000 by the funding deadline on March 23. (Read More)

Dark Energy Reservoir, Premium Portable Charger

February 12th - via: redesignrevolution.com
The Dark Energy Reservoir is a USB portable charger that can extend the battery life of your smartphone 4 times over, now seeking funding on Kickstarter! (Read More)

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