The P-Flip folding power dock doubles as a desktop stand.

(Credit: Dexim)

The Dexim P-Flip is two, two, two products in one. It’s a long-lasting external battery for your iPhone and a desktop stand that keeps it propped up nicely.

This folding, three-position dock bears more than a passing resemblance to flip-phones of yore, albeit one that’s even thinner and more compact.

Consequently, it slips easily into a pocket. This despite packing a 2,000mAh rechargeable battery, which Dexim says will give eight extra hours of talk time, 15 hours of games or movies, or a whopping 80 hours of music. (I have my doubts about that last one.)

The P-Flip charges via an included USB cable, with blue LEDs that flash or turn solid depending on whether it’s charging or charged.

As a desktop dock, the P-Flip works like a charm. It’s great if you want to use your iPhone as, say, a clock or digital photo frame.

However, although you can tip the dock on its side for watching movies and whatnot, this keeps your screen almost perpendicular to the surface. It’s not angled up enough for comfortable viewing.

That’s my only real disappointment with the P-Flip, which is otherwise excellent. At $54.95, it costs less than some other power packs that add more bulk and have smaller batteries.

The product is compatible with the iPhone 3G and 3GS, as well as all iPod Touch models. I’m liking it, but with a better landscape orientation I’d be loving it.