I have a feeling I might be one of the few that actually went with this option, but when I backed them, I ended up switching to the USB-C connector they added. Figured I would go for it based off all the Nexus/USB-C rumors, future-proof it. I'm just a little bummed I will have to wait till March at the earliest for it =(.
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I have a feeling I might be one of the few that actually went with this option, but when I backed them, I ended up switching to the USB-C connector they added. Figured I would go for it based off all the Nexus/USB-C rumors, future-proof it. I'm just a little bummed I will have to wait till March at the earliest for it =(.
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Yes sir I'm a backer. 2 USB micro and 1 USB c I'm waiting for. Looking forward to it. If they meet their deadlines I'll be surprised
I am, but currently its just the micro usb one. Im about to order the usb c version since i just pre-ordered the 6P.
I backed and it and bought 3 of the Micro usb and 3 Type-C ones. I haven't heard anything since placing my order a while ago.
They literally just sent an email after I posted
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I have a feeling I might be one of the few that actually went with this option, but when I backed them, I ended up switching to the USB-C connector they added. Figured I would go for it based off all the Nexus/USB-C rumors, future-proof it. I'm just a little bummed I will have to wait till March at the earliest for it =(.
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You say March is when you have to wait... am I missing something? I just pre-ordered a few of the Type-C ones off of their site and it says they'll ship in January.
Anyway, thanks for this thread because I originally backed the KS but cancelled because I didn't want to risk wasting the $$ for a few months of use with the Micro-USB before Type-C started to come out, and I completely forgot about these!
Those are pretty cool, might order me some
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Yes sir I'm a backer. 2 USB micro and 1 USB c I'm waiting for. Looking forward to it. If they meet their deadlines I'll be surprised
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Yeah, I'm a backer of the Sesame smart lock, and at this point it's pretty common place to be incredibly late. I'm expecting around may-june for these.
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They literally just sent an email after I posted
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Haha, was gonna say after I read your first post that they just sent out an update.
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You say March is when you have to wait... am I missing something? I just pre-ordered a few of the Type-C ones off of their site and it says they'll ship in January.
Anyway, thanks for this thread because I originally backed the KS but cancelled because I didn't want to risk wasting the $$ for a few months of use with the Micro-USB before Type-C started to come out, and I completely forgot about these!
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Hmm...just checked the kickstarter page again, it's definitely a march shipping date for usb-c, not sure where you're getting January from. No problem though =).
I had backed them, then dropped out because I don't believe this product will function well / as advertised, and I think it'll end up being crap.
But when / if I'm proven wrong, I'll pick one up
I doubt these will support 3A charging
They will.
I backed, bought 2 full sets of micro USB and 2 of the USB C type. I can use the micros as breakaways for my xbox one controllers.
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according to them it doesn't inhibit speed/power as it is just a pass-through. we will see though. they said its compatible with QC2.0 but who knows about 3.0
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Hmm...just checked the kickstarter page again, it's definitely a march shipping date for usb-c, not sure where you're getting January from. No problem though =).
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If you pre-order from their website it gives January 2016 as the shipping date.
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I doubt these will support 3A charging
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According to the information on their kickstarter, they will, but they could be lying of course. It is kickstarter after all.
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If you pre-order from their website it gives January 2016 as the shipping date.
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Man, i hope so...realistic is April-May though.
I'm a backer too, bought 4 sets of micro usb, before I thought about getting the Nexus. Just added some USB-C, not sure when they'll ship.
I'm a backer too from the kick starter. I ordered 1 micro USB and 2 type C connectors.
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Let's hope they at least deliver the micro USB ones on time because I need one for my Shield I'm using 'need' loosely here but I knwo the Type-C ones will take forever...
Hope they come soon. My Oneplus just ate through my 6 foot anker cable. Only lasted like 3 months.
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i ordered usb-c and mini ones. They claim they work with QC 2.0 so decent chance the will work with nexus quick charge. We will see.
This product looks amazing, really hoping it works as well as advertised, and if so going to be buying quite a few. Probably going to Preorder a usb-c one tonight although I'm guessing it probably won't ship until end of 1Q 2016.
Related
or as the author of the article points out: The first thing at CES I actually want, now.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...vu-a-wireless-qi-charger-that-actually-works/
Information on the website is also scarce with only a Coming Soon badge at the top of the product page. (http://www.tylt.com/vu/)
Couldn't agree more... This one really looks great, and no risk of slipping from it i'd say...
I don't understand why there aren't more Wireless chargers available, not to mention the google one, the technology isn't that new...
Yup, looks good. I'm hesitant to pick up anything until Google releases the orb, or at least I see the orb in action. But I like the look of this one.
I keep throwing my credit card at the screen, but nothing happens.
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I keep throwing my credit card at the screen, but nothing happens.
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Same here. The corning gorilla glass 3 ad keeps popping up lol.
Happy to see a promising looking Qi wireless charger but not happy that there is no price set or release date... We already have enough vaporware Qi chargers to last several product cycles...
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Qi Charger on Ebay
i bought one at Ebay for $49.99 ...and apparently it only take 3 to 4 shipping days to get it ...jus in case somebody is looking for a Qi wireless Charger ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless...894607?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f20f56c4f
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i bought one at Ebay for $49.99 ...and apparently it only take 3 to 4 shipping days to get it ...jus in case somebody is looking for a Qi wireless Charger ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless...894607?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f20f56c4f
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in your thread you said you got that ebay charger today...
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in your thread you said you got that ebay charger today...
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Yes i got it today... but now the guy its shipping faster, mine took like 5 days and when i bought mine, it was only 3 left and know he has like 18 in stock so he might it got more these week...
I sent a Tweet to TYLT about the VU and they responded that it would be available in April for $69.99. Really cool but hope it works really well for that price
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I sent a Tweet to TYLT about the VU and they responded that it would be available in April for $69.99. Really cool but hope it works really well for that price
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I wouldn't mind paying that much for it.
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Pre-orders are live as of January 11, 2013
For those interested.
Got mine!
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For those interested.
Got mine!
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Please update us with your opinion and where to buy !!!
Pre order on their website
http://shop.tylt.com/pc_combined_re...hlike~p.ds~VU)&search_keyword=VU&make=&model=
I was hoping these would be a bit cheaper. Will hold out for Google orb
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Pre order on their website
http://shop.tylt.com/pc_combined_re...hlike~p.ds~VU)&search_keyword=VU&make=&model=
I was hoping these would be a bit cheaper. Will hold out for Google orb
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No VU at that link. Maybe its a region thing.
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Pre ordered thanks for the heads up!
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This is actually the first Qi charger that looks good, and also has some practicality. I definitely will buy it for $69.99, it looks like it has a premium feel to it
I already have an Energizer which was going to tide me over until the official Orb was released.
I'd snatch up that TYLT one in April if it wasn't so pricey... For $70 I'll just wait for the Orb.
No thanks.
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I really doubt the orb will be a reality. The Q was canned and never returned. LG can barely keep up with demand and is now rumored to have stopped Nexus 4 production completely. You can't even get a bumper for the device. I really highly doubt that the orb will happen. If you do any searches regarding it, most of the results are "where is the orb?" and many are posted prior to Christmas (it was announced by Google in October, and like I mentioned about the Q, it isn't the first time Google got people excited about something that didn't pan out). So I hate to rain on the parade but I highly doubt it will happen. Even then it may release and be plagued with issues. I saw the CES review on Android Police and the VU seems to be a great device. Not awkward or a pain to charge, just drop the device anywhere on the pad and good to go!
I wonder what they mean by "Output Current 5 Watts" on their product site. 5A? Noo
Hi Gurus,
Just wondering if there are some alternative chargers for the upcoming Moto X Style?
The official charger is about 25 quid, do I have to use the official charger to get the same charging performance?
Thinking about buying a wall charger like this, http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00P2GW7MG/?tag=ho01f-21
Would it work for Moto X Style?
Well no because the Charger for the best speeds is actually TurboPower 25.
And that hasnt been released yet in the UK and it would be stupid if it doesnt. I recon they will have a discount price on pre order release day thats my guess anyhow.
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Well no because the Charger for the best speeds is actually TurboPower 25.
And that hasnt been released yet in the UK and it would be stupid if it doesnt. I recon they will have a discount price on pre order release day thats my guess anyhow.
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Thanks, didn't realise that at all.
Maybe that's why moto is delaying the UK launch as the charges are not ready.
So I guess I'll have to buy an extra so I can do fast charge both at home and work.
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Hi Gurus,
Just wondering if there are some alternative chargers for the upcoming Moto X Style?
The official charger is about 25 quid, do I have to use the official charger to get the same charging performance?
Thinking about buying a wall charger like this, http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00P2GW7MG/?tag=ho01f-21
Would it work for Moto X Style?
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Btw what you linked is just a surge protecter? It would do nothing but waste £15 lol
I think I did a bad job of explaining. If you want the superfast speeds Motorola claim that can be achieved (0-34% in 15mins) then you will need their Turbo25 charger. But you can still charge it fast (probs 0-26% in 15minutes) via a Qualcomm 2.0 Quick Charger such as this ...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Qualcomm-Ce...1441404838&sr=8-5&keywords=aukey+quick+charge
Yeah I'm going to buy two aswell one for home and one for work, however at the minute I'm waiting to see what Motorola do. Worse case I will use the standard one that ships with it for a while and then maybe just buy the item I linked (Qualcomm 2.0 quick charger). Would be able to buy two of them for less than the price of the TurboCharge 25 would be my guess.
Takes the biscuit that we in the UK wont get a Turbo25 charger in the box
Hopefully that explains it a bit better lol.
So the "15" chargers that were up as a suggested additional purchase aren't even the right ones? Poop
Geordie Affy said:
Btw what you linked is just a surge protecter? It would do nothing but waste £15 lol
I think I did a bad job of explaining. If you want the superfast speeds Motorola claim that can be achieved (0-34% in 15mins) then you will need their Turbo25 charger. But you can still charge it fast (probs 0-26% in 15minutes) via a Qualcomm 2.0 Quick Charger such as this ...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Qualcomm-Ce...1441404838&sr=8-5&keywords=aukey+quick+charge
Yeah I'm going to buy two aswell one for home and one for work, however at the minute I'm waiting to see what Motorola do. Worse case I will use the standard one that ships with it for a while and then maybe just buy the item I linked (Qualcomm 2.0 quick charger). Would be able to buy two of them for less than the price of the TurboCharge 25 would be my guess.
Takes the biscuit that we in the UK wont get a Turbo25 charger in the box
Hopefully that explains it a bit better lol.
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That Belkin is a converter with a surge protector, but I'm not sure how the 2.4 amp will be shared.
Thanks for the thorough explanation mate, really appreciate the recommendation.
I hope this phone comes with TurboCharge 25, otherwise it'd be false advertisement.
Have a good weekend.
Well maybe you wont need to buy two @johhn.
https://mobile.twitter.com/motorolaUK/status/641221951831326720
Maybe we will get it after all :/
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Well maybe you wont need to buy two @johhn.
https://mobile.twitter.com/motorolaUK/status/641221951831326720
Maybe we will get it after all :/
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I hope so mate, its already enough the price we are paying comparing to usa. Thanks for the info
Geordie Affy said:
Well maybe you wont need to buy two @johhn.
https://mobile.twitter.com/motorolaUK/status/641221951831326720
Maybe we will get it after all :/
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Looks like the phones are being shipped in US, but the 25w chargers are still not available in US.
I can only hope the charger would be available by the time pre-orders are open in the UK.
Does any one have a coupon code or something to make the price go down..??
http://www.amazon.com/FRiEQ-Hi-speed-USB-Type-Cable/dp/B010EXRTXI/ref=cm_cr-mr-title
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-USB-A-USB-C-Charge-6-Foot/dp/B00WJSPFOW/ref=cm_cr-mr-title
http://www.amazon.com/iOrange-E-Bra...r-ChromeBook/dp/B010VFFU1W/ref=cm_cr-mr-title
lol... yeah i had the i-orange cables in my cart and when i went to checkout... i got denied cuz the prices went up from 15 something to 18 ... now they are 20... WTF ... price gouging! lol
i'm just gonna wait for more "trusted" cables to come out..
Might as well get the official cable for $12.99 through Google.
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Yep... I bought it at $16.99 on Thursday (11/5) and it never shipped out to me. Today I got an email saying they are on "backorder". Over the weekend they were "Out of stock" until December. Now today all the cables are magically in stock at both 6m and newer 1ft varieties all in different colors and more expensive than my purchase price. I'l probably cancel the order out of frustration.
Edit: http://www.amazon.com/iOrange-E-Bra...r-ChromeBook/dp/B010VFFU1W/ref=cm_cr-mr-title
the power of a review..
Ovrclck said:
Might as well get the official cable for $12.99 through Google.
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Out of Stock
Lw00d said:
Out of Stock
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Glad I ordered mine yesterday then.
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Might as well get the official cable for $12.99 through Google.
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How much is shipping though?
All the people that are saying that you might as well get the Google cable, don't forget that the 12.99 is for a 3 ft cable while the orange cable is 6 ft.
i noticed that too. i got the 2m white iorange cable the day that all this began and it was like $12
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How much is shipping though?
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Free
Ordered yesterday, it's already out for delivery today.
I'm glad prices have gone up. That's a signal to the market that there is more demand than there is supply which will cause companies to produce more Type C cables.
Also, the fact that the popular/high priced cables are the ones that are "in spec" will cause companies to not only produce in spec cables, but advertise that they are in spec which will make it easier to find good cables in the future.
You just have to be patient...
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I'm still seeing in stock
https://store.google.com/product/usb_type_c_to_usb_standard_a_plug_cable
I am glad I bought on the same day the review came out.
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I'm glad prices have gone up. That's a signal to the market that there is more demand than there is supply which will cause companies to produce more Type C cables.
Also, the fact that the popular/high priced cables are the ones that are "in spec" will cause companies to not only produce in spec cables, but advertise that they are in spec which will make it easier to find good cables in the future.
You just have to be patient...
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This is the beauty of American consumerism.....
Why don't you just buy the cable from the oneplus one website. It looks good. Cheap and long. It was $12 after shipping and everything. 5ft also
twista117 said:
Why don't you just buy the cable from the oneplus one website. It looks good. Cheap and long. It was $12 after shipping and everything. 5ft also
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I was thinking that myself - just to have a way to use my old chargers until I can afford some USB C chargers.
twista117 said:
Why don't you just buy the cable from the oneplus one website. It looks good. Cheap and long. It was $12 after shipping and everything. 5ft also
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because it was already confirmed to be out of spec which could potentially damage your charger/computer
dafababa said:
This is the beauty of American consumerism.....
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No, this is microeconomy. The law of the offer and the demand.
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No, this is microeconomy. The law of the offer and the demand.
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Supply and demand is a component of consumerism and capitalism within economics.
http://slickdeals.net/f/8235480-usb...te-50-off-starting-at-4-50-shipped?v=1&page=4
Found some deals on the cables -- the three foot ones are still available. Not sure if there's interest on this site, but $4.50 is a pretty good price.
I hope you like them!
thanks for sharing. Picked up a 3 foot black one
are these good?
Thank you!!
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seems that they work well for the 5x and 6p- they work slowly on the macbook and the pixel, though. based on reviews.
I just ordered a cable direct from Google. I ordered 11/11 and just got notice from FedEx that they were delivered today. I just did the free shipping option.
I could have bought cheap ones but why bother testing out cheap cables when the Google ones are $12.99 and I don't have any questions or concerns with them.
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I just ordered a cable direct from Google. I ordered 11/11 and just got notice from FedEx that they were delivered today. I just did the free shipping option.
I could have bought cheap ones but why bother testing out cheap cables when the Google ones are $12.99 and I don't have any questions or concerns with them.
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Not a bad idea. I just got one of these because of how cheap they are. I can't imagine what could go so horribly wrong with a cable.
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Not a bad idea. I just got one of these because of how cheap they are. I can't imagine what could go so horribly wrong with a cable.
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Dun.. Dun... Dunnnn!!!
The cable itself probably won't be damaged but whatever end you're attaching to with the USB a side, it might damage because it may pull more power than it can handle. Only the USB C side connections are certified to handle up to the 3A charge.
I wouldn't touch this with with a 10-foot pole unless verified by Benson,
or verified by someone else (using Benson's method) with photos to prove.
I wouldn't want the charger burning down my house while I'm fast asleep or out and about.
I've seen magnetic connectors for microUSB but I've yet to see anything legitimate yet for USB-C. Anyone seen anything?
It's my opinion that magnetic connectors make more sense then wireless charging because you can charge in bed etc without your device having to be docked to charge. And with magnetic connectors there is also no wear on the charge port.
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I've seen magnetic connectors for microUSB but I've yet to see anything legitimate yet for USB-C. Anyone seen anything?
It's my opinion that magnetic connectors make more sense then wireless charging because you can charge in bed etc without your device having to be docked to charge. And with magnetic connectors there is also no wear on the charge port.
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ZNAPS if they ever ship the Type-C ones to backers.
Here's one (http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Det...197336&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Magnetic+usb+c) but it dont do data.
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ZNAPS if they ever ship the Type-C ones to backers.
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I couldn't tell if the cable adapter went over a USBC or a microUSB cable? But it looks like 2.4 amps max?
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Here's one (http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Det...197336&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Magnetic+usb+c) but it dont do data.
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I wasn't aware aware of this one. Thanks. I think the 2amp restriction is actually worse than no data. Probably worth waiting for a true USBC.
And that plug is round which defeats the purpose of leaving it in. The others are all flat and oval like. So you could leave it in all day
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ZNAPS if they ever ship the Type-C ones to backers.
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Did they ever agree the type c ones?.
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Did they ever agree the type c ones?.
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The company hasn't shipped anything yet. I'm beginning to wonder if they ever will.
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Did they ever agree the type c ones?.
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Yes they did as far as I know, but no one gas really gotten anything st this point including the microusb ones.
I guess it brings the safety and convenience back to newer MacBooks and other laptops with USB-C type connectors.
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The company hasn't shipped anything yet. I'm beginning to wonder if they ever will.
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I was SO close to backing them as well...
I'm confident they'll ship, they've been very good about staying in touch with us all throughout the process. I think they were getting pretty close to the final samples when they had that problem with the pogo pins because the company that was selling on mischaracterized the longevity of them.
The new ones look like they should be plenty good enough. Really looking forward to getting the micro USB ones for my xbox controllers and the USBC ones for my 6 P.
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I'm confident they'll ship, they've been very good about staying in touch with us all throughout the process. I think they were getting pretty close to the final samples when they had that problem with the pogo pins because the company that was selling on mischaracterized the longevity of them.
The new ones look like they should be plenty good enough. Really looking forward to getting the micro USB ones for my xbox controllers and the USBC ones for my 6 P.
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I bought both the microusb and Type-C ones, but I no longer have a microusb device becasue they were supposed to be released last year, now we might be lucky to get anything in Q1 2016.
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I bought both the microusb and Type-C ones, but I no longer have a microusb device becasue they were supposed to be released last year, now we might be lucky to get anything in Q1 2016.
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I'll take your MicroUSB ones if you want to sell them off when they show up, I've got other items I can use them for. Xbox One controllers, backup batteries, other stuff.
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I'll take your MicroUSB ones if you want to sell them off when they show up, I've got other items I can use them for. Xbox One controllers, backup batteries, other stuff.
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I will let you know if/when they ship You know me, I'm a skeptic
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I'll take your MicroUSB ones if you want to sell them off when they show up, I've got other items I can use them for. Xbox One controllers, backup batteries, other stuff.
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I've got some coming I no longer need now as well. I emailed them about a swap weeks ago for USB-C but got absolutely no response. I'm not very impressed.
sorry to bring back an old thread but figured better this than starting a new one.
are there any option in this regard yet? i'd love the option for a magnetic connector. thanks!
byproxy said:
sorry to bring back an old thread but figured better this than starting a new one.
are there any option in this regard yet? i'd love the option for a magnetic connector. thanks!
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This might be a good alternative:
ZAPTIP: World's First Magnetic USB-C Super Charger
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/zaptip-world-s-first-magnetic-usb-c-super-charger-phone#/
-slimshotty
Zaptip looks dead, but this one has actually started shipping their previous (lightning or microusb) project, and has a new project with usb c:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/x-connect-world-s-1st-cross-device-magnetic-cable-apple-iphone#/
Bought this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391594582...49&var=660714785240&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT Any good?