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Does anyone know if the Powermat or the Energizer charging platforms will work with the TP? I was in Target this past weekend and noticed that they were clearanced for 75% off retail price. The idea is nice but I don't want to waste $30 if it won't work.
No neither one will work with your TP. I don't think it would even recognise it was on the charger.
Whats wrong with the Touchstone Charger?
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Whats wrong with the Touchstone Charger?
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Finding one for less than $40.
famewolf said:
Finding one for less than $40.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...ed/184-8603988-1906743?ie=UTF8&condition=used
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...ed/184-8603988-1906743?ie=UTF8&condition=used
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$29.99 + $5 shipping ($35) Used is worse than $36.99 + FS New at same url unless at the time you originally posted there were better prices on used.
Yea why would you not go with the touchstone
I really like my TouchStone. Not plugging in cables, and having a real "home" for my TouchPad when not in use is great. Plus it works with the HP case, something I also really like.
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quarlow said:
I really like my TouchStone. Not plugging in cables, and having a real "home" for my TouchPad when not in use is great. Plus it works with the HP case, something I also really like.
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Which case are you talking about? I'd love to be able to charge without having to stretch out my case. I hardly use my touchstone because my folio is starting to get loose.
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you could turn it horizontally so gravity doesn't mess with it, or lay it down flat, then put touchpad on top
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Which case are you talking about? I'd love to be able to charge without having to stretch out my case.
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Pretty much any case as long as it's not too thick (and doesn't have metal between the tp and ts). I have a 'leather' case that works fine sitting on the ts and a tpu form fitting case that also works well. This one is now permanently on the tp and will fit into the leather case but the two together will not allow the tp to charge on the touchstone.
So it seems there are no "3rd party" chargers available?
I want a touchstone, but all the cheap ones are in the US and they don't ship to Australia
In Australia (or anywhere that is willing to ship here) pretty much charges double for the dock ($70?!), and that's not even counting shipping yet.
For those that have wireless charger, Please post the following:
Base:
Receiver:
Charging rate(I used galaxy charging Current):
Does NFC work:
Orb base
Generic ebay reciever: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251278521078?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Im charging at 640
No NFC testing yet
I purchased this wireless charger from ebay. It fits pretty well with almost no bulge at all. You have to literally be feeling for a "warp" in the plastic to see it. Using the charging utility I also see 640. Something tells me that charging utility is not properly reporting the amps like it should be. The charger that I am using is available here. I can say that wireless charging is amazing to have and makes life a ton easier.
I just got the metrans as well, I noticed the same things.
the bulge is almost non-existant, I'm still waiting for the WiQiQi version that I ordered from their indiegogo campaign.
the contacts don't seem to hold on well I guess that's why the tape is there. also the marking on the receiver says 640mA so that's right.
I would be worried if it was outputting more than the rated amps.
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For those that have wireless charger, Please post the following:
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Can we also add more info on NFC functionality? Would be helpful if that was specified...
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Can we also add more info on NFC functionality? Would be helpful if that was specified...
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great idea. I just added that to OP
Using Metrans receiver and generic charge pad.
I peeled of the exterior labels to make it thin add possible.
Visually the bump is barely visible, but it's very noticeable when attempting to use the phone while it's on a flat surface.
When charging back of the phone gets hot to the touch.
Ordered yijieneng (sp) receiver that promises no bump.
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Waiting on my WiQiQi too... I wish they gave an update
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Waiting on my WiQiQi too... I wish they gave an update
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WiQiQi products are receivers and charger pads that you can get on eBay from Chinese sellers for cheap.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256339&page=47
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WiQiQi products are receivers and charger pads that you can get on eBay from Chinese sellers for cheap.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256339&page=47
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Yah, but I already paid
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Yah, but I already paid
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Thats to bad.
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WiQiQi products are receivers and charger pads that you can get on eBay from Chinese sellers for cheap.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256339&page=47
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has anyone confirmed that the wiqiqi receivers are the same as the link you mentioned?
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has anyone confirmed that the wiqiqi receivers are the same as the link you mentioned?
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Deductive reasoning.
Wiqiqi was delayed. Released only after the Chinese Aftermarket receiver was released. They look identical. 1+1=2
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Deductive reasoning.
Wiqiqi was delayed. Released only after the Chinese Aftermarket receiver was released. They look identical. 1+1=2
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if that was the case then im sure everyone including myself would not be too happy if it was just a generic Yienji (sp) receiver.
We'll see when I finally receive it.
anywho, I tried the metrans on my friend's S4 the bulge is hardly noticeable on the white. but the crappy part is that it would not fit all the way on the Spigen Slim Armor case.
That means it wont work on my Neo Hybrid. I'm gonna have to sell this receiver, anyone wants it hit me up lol, it's already in the states.
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if that was the case then im sure everyone including myself would not be too happy if it was just a generic Yienji (sp) receiver.
We'll see when I finally receive it.
anywho, I tried the metrans on my friend's S4 the bulge is hardly noticeable on the white. but the crappy part is that it would not fit all the way on the Spigen Slim Armor case.
That means it wont work on my Neo Hybrid. I'm gonna have to sell this receiver, anyone wants it hit me up lol, it's already in the states.
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Mod it. I had a "thick" receiver which I pealed off all non essential parts and it is now thin. REALLY THIN. Will post pictures later.
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if that was the case then im sure everyone including myself would not be too happy if it was just a generic Yienji (sp) receiver.
We'll see when I finally receive it.
anywho, I tried the metrans on my friend's S4 the bulge is hardly noticeable on the white. but the crappy part is that it would not fit all the way on the Spigen Slim Armor case.
That means it wont work on my Neo Hybrid. I'm gonna have to sell this receiver, anyone wants it hit me up lol, it's already in the states.
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This is true, it's just a rebadged of the chinese version, i'm sure if someone that coulds open the unit, the circuit is made by yijieneng, and there is no way yijieneng is owned by monsterwatts.
Got my Metrans transmitter yesterday...still waiting for my receiver for the S4. Tested it with my old S3 and worked great.
Amps?
What is the highest amperage, typical, that a wirless charging base will deliver?
Are we talking 650mA? Or 1A? Or 2A?
I think I saw a picture of someone selling a receiver (the part you put in the phone) that indicated a 1A rating. What about the base stations?
If you could get a receiver that could dump more than 1A.... would the base stations supply more than 1A?
Just looking for the thinnest, fastest charger. Know what I mean?
Thanks guys.
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What is the highest amperage, typical, that a wirless charging base will deliver?
Are we talking 650mA? Or 1A? Or 2A?
I think I saw a picture of someone selling a receiver (the part you put in the phone) that indicated a 1A rating. What about the base stations?
If you could get a receiver that could dump more than 1A.... would the base stations supply more than 1A?
Just looking for the thinnest, fastest charger. Know what I mean?
Thanks guys.
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Most transmitter states the output upto 1A, and receiver also upto 1A, but I have a receiver which I get 1698mAh, so it's either the apps galaxy charging current is incorrct or the charging unit can output more current.
It has also been mentioned that the amount of current is limited by the phone, not the receiver.
For anyone who ordered the WiQiQi from Vivealive this is the receiver and pad that they send:
NFC works! (but not through the receiver, just the lower half of the battery that it doesn't cover)
Also pictured right is Note 2 NFC antenna extender I bought just in case
Guys, I'm going to be launching a wireless charging phone sleeve on Kickstarter in January. The unique selling point will be the Smart app that communicates with the sleeve.
I'm doing research for the launch now to determine which phones to support. If you guys could just share your thoughts that'd be great.
Namely:
Will you as a Samsung Galaxy s5 user invest in a new phone sleeve
Why do you/ dont you use existing portable chargers like powerbanks and Qi chargers
If you know any cool portable wireless chargers
I myself use a Nexus 4 with Qi built in but I haven't found a satisfactory wireless charging solution yet... that's kinda why I worked on my own. Thanks!
Looks very interesting. I'll be keeping an eye on this one.
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Like it, but will it work with the phone in a case?
Thanks guys! So i take it you will be theoretically willing to get a phone sleeve for the s5? Yes it will work with your existing cases because i'm choosing stretchable materials for ampere, except maybe otterboxes, and the case also has to work with Qi wireless charging. I think lots of cases will espc since we're using a bigger coil.
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Guys, I'm going to be launching a wireless charging phone sleeve on Kickstarter in January. The unique selling point will be the Smart app that communicates with the sleeve.
I'm doing research for the launch now to determine which phones to support. If you guys could just share your thoughts that'd be great.
Namely:
Will you as a Samsung Galaxy s5 user invest in a new phone sleeve
Why do you/ dont you use existing portable chargers like powerbanks and Qi chargers
If you know any cool portable wireless chargers
I myself use a Nexus 4 with Qi built in but I haven't found a satisfactory wireless charging solution yet... that's kinda why I worked on my own. Thanks!
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I use wireless charging and I own power banks. Powerbanks are mostly annoying because of keeping up with cords. But it would be nice to have a small flip put Micro USB and USB for charging and discharging to devices that don't have wireless charging (like my fiancees phone) . Also, I haven't bought a current qi bank because of the fact I can't throw my phone in my pocket and just let it charge. Your solution, depending on the price and size, seems to take care of those concerns for me. I would definitely consider buying it.
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YES that problem with portable Qi chargers is exactly what happened to me. I ended up bringing along a wire anyway so my phone could charge in the bag. Thanks for reminding me about that and for the support.
Nice idea.. i am already using a Qi but its no so happy so any other alternative will be consider
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Nice idea.. i am already using a Qi but its no so happy so any other alternative will be consider
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Yup, I personally have a Nexus 4 and was super-hyped to try wireless charging, only to find that most Qi products are absolutely rubbish beyond the novelty.
That's why I designed the sleeve to fix a lot of the heat dissipation, durability, looks, portability and alignment issues that plague Qi products. Please do leave your email on the website if you're interested! I'll contact you again just before launch in January.
make this a +1 for me also im IN .
If it will stretch to fit the Commuter Wallet, I'd think about dropping coin on it if the price is reasonable. My QI receiver works through the wallet case so that shouldn't be a problem. I personally find it much easier to carry a spare fully charged battery or two when the situation calls for it.
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If it will stretch to fit the Commuter Wallet, I'd think about dropping coin on it if the price is reasonable. My QI receiver works through the wallet case so that shouldn't be a problem. I personally find it much easier to carry a spare fully charged battery or two when the situation calls for it.
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Actually, I wouldn't recommend you use wireless charging with wallets at that kind of proximity. It might interfere with your credit cards' magnetic strips.
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Actually, I wouldn't recommend you use wireless charging with wallets at that kind of proximity. It might interfere with your credit cards' magnetic strips.
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Been using wireless through my wallet case for about 3 months. No issues yet (knock on wood)!
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Been using wireless through my wallet case for about 3 months. No issues yet (knock on wood)!
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Ok good for that info! I've been using it too, and would say the same. Still, recommended not to slide your credit cards through ampere.
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Ok good for that info! I've been using it too, and would say the same. Still, recommended not to slide your credit cards through ampere.
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Guys, thanks for the product validation thus far. Now, I need your feedback on the optional app. Here are the proposed features:
I'm doing research for the launch now to determine what features to incorporate in this app:
Display estimated battery life in hrs of phone and ampere
Control when charging starts
find your phone or ampere when one is missing
notifications to recharge at time or location
What other features would you like to see? I've recently posted in the S5 and Nexus 5 forums too, and I've been told not to dilute the product, which I agree with heartily. These are the features I've narrowed it down to. What other things do you think we need to bake in? It will probably be open to developers post-Kickstarter.
Feel free to check the product out over at http://kickstarter.novelsys.co.
Hey guys! Just wanted to update everybody that we've got a teaser video now
let me know what you think before we launch on Kickstarter
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Hey guys! Just wanted to update everybody that we've got a teaser video now
let me know what you think before we launch on Kickstarter
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I like it. I'll probably get one when you release it. I like the locator function as well. Does it have a wireless charging receiver also? (for charging the unit that is.)
I just went to amazon and bought the fonesalesman receiver and koolpad installed in 10 seconds and it works perfect. And I have one of the thickest phone cases from element case the recon pro.
I also bought a Qi charger for the car ...
After a week of using this I have put koolpad's in two other rooms in the house. It just works slick,
How would your sleeve work would I still be able to use any case I wanted ? This is a must, I must have the freedom to choose what case I want to use ?
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I just went to amazon and bought the fonesalesman receiver and koolpad installed in 10 seconds and it works perfect. And I have one of the thickest phone cases from element case the recon pro.
I also bought a Qi charger for the car ...
After a week of using this I have put koolpad's in two other rooms in the house. It just works slick,
How would your sleeve work would I still be able to use any case I wanted ? This is a must, I must have the freedom to choose what case I want to use ?
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Not any case I'm afraid. It should fit most soft cases and slim hard cases. It's really on a case by case basis. (see where I did there?) by Kickstarter, our testing will be more rigorously completed and I'll be able to say exactly to what thickness case Ampere can tolerate.
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I like it. I'll probably get one when you release it. I like the locator function as well. Does it have a wireless charging receiver also? (for charging the unit that is.)
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I'm afraid you'll have to charge Ampere via a MicroUSB. There's less benefit to charging Ampere wirelessly than your phone though.
So what do I need to fit on my phone to use this wirelessly?
Hey All,
Just checked the USA Samsung web store and saw that the official Samsung Wireless Charging Vehicle Dock is FINALLY available! It's a bit on the pricey side at $99, but it looks to be very high quality, I'm thinking about picking one up. If I do I'll be sure to write a review! Anyway, just figured I'd post here as a PSA!
Is there anyone else here (maybe from across the pond) who's bought one of these and can speak to the quality and functionality of this charger? I'd love to hear some thoughts from someone who's actually used it.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-HN910IBUSTA
Air Dock, man
$20 cheaper, and a much better mounting solution. (Magnetic)
http://www.theairdock.com/pages/galaxy-note-4
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OF..._rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1824974342&pf_rd_i=mobile
Or same type for about half.
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Air Dock, man
$20 cheaper, and a much better mounting solution. (Magnetic)
http://www.theairdock.com/pages/galaxy-note-4
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I almost bought one but I don't want a sticker on the outside of my phone...
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I almost bought one but I don't want a sticker on the outside of my phone...
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I use it without the sticker. It holds just fine.
Just make sure the charger has no lint on it.
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Air Dock, man
$20 cheaper, and a much better mounting solution. (Magnetic)
http://www.theairdock.com/pages/galaxy-note-4
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gregk232 said:
I use it without the sticker. It holds just fine.
Just make sure the charger has no lint on it.
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Hmmmm, I might have to give it a try then! Thanks.
I recently got two PMA chargers for the S6 and where I have to wait until Saturday to get mine (on vacation right now) I was wondering if anyone has tried to use the pma charging method and see if the S6 has a magnet to help align the pma charger like other phones that support pma
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I recently got two PMA chargers for the S6
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The S6 is Qi, not PMA.
likearaptor said:
I recently got two PMA chargers for the S6 and where I have to wait until Saturday to get mine (on vacation right now) I was wondering if anyone has tried to use the pma charging method and see if the S6 has a magnet to help align the pma charger like other phones that support pma
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It does have a very slight magnet, and at first i thought my wrist had gone numb or something. it's not strong either which i like. it's just enough to let you know where to place it to charge. I got this after another XDA user posted this incredible deal.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082YVBO0
$9 for a PMA charger and a travel battery charger... about to order 2-3 more before they sell out :good::good:
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The S6 is Qi, not PMA.
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It's actually both and might be the very first phone to have both
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It's actually both and might be the very first phone to have both
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Interesting, I'm not sure how I wasn't aware of that. I was going to buy the duracell powermat combo, but didn't at the last minute because I only saw Qi when I checked. Not sure how I missed it.
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Interesting, I'm not sure how I wasn't aware of that. I was going to buy the duracell powermat combo, but didn't at the last minute because I only saw Qi when I checked. Not sure how I missed it.
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you gotta get it... i mean $9 is a no brainer. also thinking about selling the iphone 4 case on ebay since i dont need it
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you gotta get it... i mean $9 is a no brainer. also thinking about selling the iphone 4 case on ebay since i dont need it
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already ordered, at $9, it's a no brainer. i'd previously ordered a pair of qi chargers (they were $11 shipped for both).
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you gotta get it... i mean $9 is a no brainer. also thinking about selling the iphone 4 case on ebay since i dont need it
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already ordered, at $9, it's a no brainer. i'd previously ordered a pair of qi chargers (they were $11 shipped for both).
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A Qi charger is only $15, plus Qi is the wireless charging standard for all other Android phones. If you get a PMA charger, it most likely won't work with your next phone.
http://www.amazon.com/PowerBot®-PB1...id=1428600356&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=qi+harger
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A Qi charger is only $15, plus Qi is the wireless charging standard for all other Android phones. If you get a PMA charger, it most likely won't work with your next phone.
http://www.amazon.com/PowerBot®-PB1...id=1428600356&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=qi+harger
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The one we got is $9 and comes with a portable battery pack that can also be charged simultaneously with the S6 charging too. Also I don't care about what the standard is in 2 years because there will most likely be newer wireless charging technologies like Qi 2.0 or something and by then i'll probably get the newer technology. Also the S7 might also have a PMA/Qi combo again.
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The one we got is $9 and comes with a portable battery pack that can also be charged simultaneously with the S6 charging too. Also I don't care about what the standard is in 2 years because there will most likely be newer wireless charging technologies like Qi 2.0 or something and by then i'll probably get the newer technology. Also the S7 might also have a PMA/Qi combo again.
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Do you know the specs on that portable battery pack? my guess is it's smaller than the battery in the S6, and charges incredibly slowly. I'm simply saying that for $5 more you can buy a wireless charger that will work with all newer wireless charging capable phones, instead of one that only works with the S6 or phones with specific cases.
I bought a Qi charger when the G2 came out, and not much has changed over the last 2 years, it still works and charges just as fast as any you can buy today. In fact, I believe they still sell that model.
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Do you know the specs on that portable battery pack? my guess is it's smaller than the battery in the S6, and charges incredibly slowly. I'm simply saying that for $5 more you can buy a wireless charger that will work with all newer wireless charging capable phones, instead of one that only works with the S6 or phones with specific cases.
I bought a Qi charger when the G2 came out, and not much has changed over the last 2 years, it still works and charges just as fast as any you can buy today. In fact, I believe they still sell that model.
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try $5 LESS >> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QHRM4F4
I'll be testing them out and compare, but there's a review of Qi charging pads on the accessories forum, and this one was fairly well rated. They all charge the phone within 2-3min of each other, but when charging over night, that's largely irrelevant to me anyways.
I got two of the duracell powermats last week in black with the extra battery for the iphone 4. I pulled the circuit out of the iphone 4 case and will try to make it work with another phone
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I got two of the duracell powermats last week in black with the extra battery for the iphone 4. I pulled the circuit out of the iphone 4 case and will try to make it work with another phone
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Hey so you got it to charge the S6? I ordered the same thing from Amazon but it wouldn't charge. Already sent it back. I tried different positions all over the pad. I will say that my S6 has a very thin Elago case on it, I didn't try without the case because that kind of defeats the purpose of "drop the phone on the pad and walk away".
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Hey so you got it to charge the S6? I ordered the same thing from Amazon but it wouldn't charge. Already sent it back. I tried different positions all over the pad. I will say that my S6 has a very thin Elago case on it, I didn't try without the case because that kind of defeats the purpose of "drop the phone on the pad and walk away".
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Yes it charges a Verus and Rickle something (sorry can't remember) case. They are clear ones that have a back. I have a wallet case that holds three cards but it doesn't charge with that case