AMPL: smart and comfortable backpack for geeks

On Geektimes recently there was a discussion about what should be a backpack for an IT person. It is clear that the backpack should be comfortable and practical, in addition, the backpack for the geek should also be geek. At CES 2015, just such a geeky backpack was introduced that can monitor the charge status of gadgets, informing the owner about the progress of the device battery replenishment.



Such a backpack is called AMPL , it protects the devices from shocks and damage, for which the developers have provided for the presence of special covers-pockets of different formats. The material is waterproof, so no rain or snowfall will threaten the operation of the devices.





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Main features of the backpack

AMPL can be called a smart backpack, because, in addition to charging gadgets, it also transmits data about the state of charge of the battery of each of the devices stored inside. Data is transmitted via Bluetooth LE 4.0 wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet. If the smartphone itself is discharged, then the battery charge level can be viewed on a special LED-display.



As soon as the device is placed inside the backpack, in the compartment of its own format, immediately begins to recharge the battery. In addition, devices can be connected directly to the AMPL smart battery. Total available connection for 6 different devices.







The developers have foreseen the possibility of placing several smart batteries, while the capacity of each (5000mAh) is enough to replenish the smartphone battery 2-3 times (only one smart battery is supplied, the rest must be purchased). If there is a need, you can purchase a capacious battery (15000mAh) from the developers for recharging the laptop (for a laptop it has its own compartment).







As for the batteries themselves, they can be charged from any outlet, and you only need to connect one power cord that distributes energy to all the batteries.





Familiar situation for many, right?

Notifications for forgetful

The app for AMPL shows not only the charge level of gadgets placed inside the backpack, but also warns the owner if the backpack is forgotten somewhere (in a cafe, car, on a bench in a park, etc.). If a person has left the backpack for a certain time, the corresponding notification is sent to the smartphone.

Ergonomics

The authors of the project for a long time worked on the design of the backpack, trying to create the optimal structure, ideal for wearing gadgets inside.







After all, a backpack for a geek should not only protect gadgets, devices should be easily placed inside and reach. A laptop, a smartphone, a tablet - all of this easily fits in a backpack, and without problems gets if necessary.

Price and order

Now developers are still raising funds to launch a backpack into production. Fundraising is carried out on Indiegogo , and the campaign is already fully funded, despite the fact that there are 23 days left.



The full price of the basic kit is $ 299 (pre-order for Indiegogo is available for $ 249). The kit with a laptop battery and a spare smart battery for a smartphone will cost $ 537 (pre-order for Indiegogo can be issued for $ 399).



In Russia, pre-order can be issued on the site Medgadgets .