Add to this the gymnastics involved in building in the power management features to get to a ten-hour-per-charge duty cycle.

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Both iLoud and iLoud MINI are also equipped with a high-performance Li-Ion rechargeable battery with smart power-management features that reduce its power consumption, making possible to go long periods without recharging, an important factor for mobile users.

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