Last Updated: May 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Overview
Review Summary
Spam
Specs
Reco

PortaPow 3rd Gen Data Blocker

Last Updated: May 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
600
Old Reviews
441
Unverified
18
Spam Test
PASS
Yes
USB

Review Analysis - 141 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Charging
 67
usb port, usb, public, ports, devices
+84%
-16%
comment
" ...  Big bonus for anyone with a PSvita: it lets you charge from a USB port.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Do not plug your devices into random "free charging station" setups, cars, hotels, etc.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Plug this unit in then plug the charging cable into it and problem solved.  ...  "
comment
" ...  If ever you have to recharge your phone or your tablet and have to use a public charger this keeps malware and viruses from unknowingly being loaded onto your device. ... It also has the added benefit of increasing your charging speed if your device is not recharging as fast as it could because it has a built-in SmartCharge chip.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Great to use in public USB charging ports. ... This "blocks" Data transfers and ONLY allows Charging to go through the USB cable.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Do not plug your devices into random "free charging station" setups, cars, hotels, etc.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Not entirely sure about the fast charge portion, since I haven't noticed any faster charging with the devices I've used.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Does exactly what I need and allows my phone to be dumb charged via my car - which wasn't happening when the data lines were connected due to incompatibility between Subaru and Motorola.  ...  "
Ports
 35
port, ports, data, usb port, usb cable
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  Used them on recent international flight to connect to on board USB plug. ... Device recognized as charging port, not data port so worked fine.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Got these to charge my phone at work on a spare USB port without intermingling my work and home life.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Used them on recent international flight to connect to on board USB plug. ... Device recognized as charging port, not data port so worked fine.  ...  "
comment
" ...  works fine & I like the piece of mind when i plug into strange ports.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Big bonus for anyone with a PSvita: it lets you charge from a USB port.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I use it while traveling when charging with random public usb ports.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I use it while traveling when charging with random public usb ports.  ...  "
comment
" ...  An excellent little device that allows you to charge safely with unknown USB ports or ports that are protected.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 20
data, workers, toyota, sync, supposed
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  I also use it in the car to keep the kids phones charged, but not let their music through the iPod interface.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Finally, a dongle that knows the Apple 12 watt protocol.  ...  "
comment
" ...  If you ever have to plug your phone or tablet into public/communal/not-personal chargers or devices, you need these.  ...  "
comment
" ...  If you ever have to plug your phone or tablet into public/communal/not-personal chargers or devices, you need these.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Does what it's supposed to and blocks data!  ...  "
comment
" ...  I heard about this device on a podcast on TWIT.TV.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Does what it's supposed to and blocks data!  ...  "
comment
" ...  This results in confusion and unpredictability, as her phone is the normal 'default' device used with Sync.  ...  "
Marketplace
 16
works as expected, simple to use, describes, checked
+94%
-6%
comment
" ...  Works as advertised!  ...  "
comment
" ...  It does all that it describes in the product description.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It does all that it describes in the product description.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Checked it out on a computer and it works as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Simple to use, works as-advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Simple to use, works as-advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
Product As Described
 15
works as expected, simple to use, describes, checked
+93%
-7%
comment
" ...  Simple to use, works as-advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It does all that it describes in the product description.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as advertised!  ...  "
comment
" ...  works as expected  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Simple to use, works as-advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Checked it out on a computer and it works as advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Works as advertised  ...  "
USB
 12
port, usb cable, toyotas disable, disable the usb, usb port
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  It is amazing and scary how some devices could install malware on your device simply from charging with a USB Cable!  ...  "
comment
" ...  Super handy little device for plugging your phone into work computers or random USB ports.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This USB condom did EXACTLY what I needed it to do.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Big bonus for anyone with a PSvita: it lets you charge from a USB port.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This USB condom did EXACTLY what I needed it to do.  ...  "
comment
" ...  They also boost the power output from the USB port.  ...  "
comment
" ...  They also boost the power output from the USB port.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Super handy little device for plugging your phone into work computers or random USB ports.  ...  "
For Travel
 10
travel, usb, trip, blamed
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  Definitely a good find and would highly recommend for anyone whose worried about security when traveling.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Definitely a good find and would highly recommend for anyone whose worried about security when traveling.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's the kind of thing that you get to keep your devices secure when you're traveling.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's the kind of thing that you get to keep your devices secure when you're traveling.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Used them on recent international flight to connect to on board USB plug.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Used them on recent international flight to connect to on board USB plug.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Very important for when you travel  ...  "
comment
" ...  Very important for when you travel  ...  "
Product Reliability
 8
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  These get 2 stars because they did not work.  ...  "
comment
" ...  These get 2 stars because they did not work.  ...  "
comment
" ...  That solution worked, while these did not.  ...  "
comment
" ...  That solution worked, while these did not.  ...  "
Cables
 8
wire, usb charger, snug, malware, data
+100%
comment
" ...  Stays snug on your charging cord.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Stays snug on your charging cord.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It is better than having to have a whole usb extension cord dedicated to charging.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It is better than having to have a whole usb extension cord dedicated to charging.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This "blocks" Data transfers and ONLY allows Charging to go through the USB cable. ... It is amazing and scary how some devices could install malware on your device simply from charging with a USB Cable!  ...  "
comment
" ...  This "blocks" Data transfers and ONLY allows Charging to go through the USB cable. ... It is amazing and scary how some devices could install malware on your device simply from charging with a USB Cable!  ...  "
comment
" ...  Keeping it on the USB charger cord is probably a good idea.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Keeping it on the USB charger cord is probably a good idea.  ...  "
Size
 6
traveling
+100%
comment
" ...  It's the kind of thing that you get to keep your devices secure when you're traveling.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's the kind of thing that you get to keep your devices secure when you're traveling.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Very important for when you travel  ...  "
comment
" ...  Very important for when you travel  ...  "
comment
" ...  Keep one of these especially when you travel.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Keep one of these especially when you travel.  ...  "
Software Platform
 5
win, rooted, restore, ios, infected
+100%
comment
" ...  This is a win-win.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This is a win-win.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I like the smart chip because I've got several co-workers iOS and Android devices.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I like the smart chip because I've got several co-workers iOS and Android devices.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Checked by ampere app .  ...  "
Ease of Use
 4
user, simple to use, end
+100%
comment
" ...  Simple to use, works as-advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Simple to use, works as-advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Good for the end user.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Good for the end user.  ...  "
Delivery
 4
delivery, arrived
+100%
comment
" ...  Arrived on time and seems well made.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Arrived on time and seems well made.  ...  "
Fit
 4
tape, snug, eventually
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  In and out usage would eventually pull the tape off.  ...  "
comment
" ...  In and out usage would eventually pull the tape off.  ...  "
Apps
 3
sync, ios, ford, escape, co
+100%
comment
" ...  I like the smart chip because I've got several co-workers iOS and Android devices.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I like the smart chip because I've got several co-workers iOS and Android devices.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Checked by ampere app .  ...  "

Review Spam Test     PASS

In order to keep our review summaries as accurate as possible, we aggressively detect fake reviews. We use various signals to detect unnatural patterns and will gradually expose them here.

Specifications

Connectivity
USB:  Yes 
Yes
USB