Dexim S8, U2O i-Up, Pebble Portable Charger or Just Mobile GUM PRO

Hi all
Have just been scouring the internet for a 3GS compatible external battery as an upgrade to my PowerMonkey Explorer and have seen the following options:
Dexim DCA171B Bluepack S8 - £40.
Pebble Portable Charger for £50
It has a massive capacity, however I am a little dubious about it: http://www.firebox.com/product/2692/...harger?via=ser
U2O i-UP 5400 - £45
or finally a
Just Mobile Portable
Im a little unsure of what to go for and thought I would ask on here in case there are certain brands which are to be avoided for whatever reason(s)?
The Dexim looks like a great deal but the battery capacity is the least favorable.
The Pebble has the largest capacity, however, Im not too sure about the connections they use
Does anyone know if all of the models feature a surge protection option? So my iphone/ipod/whatever is protected against getting fried?
Thanks!

Hi,
I'm from germany so no 'best buy' but I think I will lock around sleeve/bag for a different product with same measures. Any tip?
The clear plastic case is not what I want. I would like to use the player without such protections. I just want a sleeve to protect the player while its in my jacket/pants.
Btw, i have bought this version: Creative Zen (maybe european version?). I also doesn't seem to have your mentioned sleeve. I also couldn't find it on the website.
Anyway, thank you,
Chris

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