If you live near a Best Buy, you should know that they will price match just about any site that isn't a deal-of-the-day, auction, or clearance website, as long as the item is new (not refurbished). If you didn't, now you do!
This is an extremely generous policy. When I worked at Big Blue, people rarely used it to its full potential, either because they weren't aware that they could price match or because they weren't aware that they could price match to almost any website. Luckily, I do know that they'll price match anywhere, anytime.
Very few stores are selling the fast wireless charging stand for less than $45-50. However, I found one that sells it for $30, located here. It's a real store, not an auction or clearance website, so they should be able to approve it. However, if they don't, sort this list by price and find the cheapest one that isn't eBay.
Here's proof that I managed a $40 discount without having to pay for or wait for shipping:
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I apologize if this is a dumb question as I have never used wireless charging, but it is purely for convenience, correct? I assume you cannot use the phone while using wireless charging like you can use it if charging via wire?
jkxs said:
I apologize if this is a dumb question as I have never used wireless charging, but it is purely for convenience, correct? I assume you cannot use the phone while using wireless charging like you can use it if charging via wire?
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Samsung's fast wireless charging is about the same speed as charging via 2A USB, but you can use it while it's charging if you leave it on the cradle. If you pick it up, though, it stops charging.
jkxs said:
I apologize if this is a dumb question as I have never used wireless charging, but it is purely for convenience, correct? I assume you cannot use the phone while using wireless charging like you can use it if charging via wire?
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If you use speaker phone, wireless headphones, or wired headphones yes you can.. but the phone must remain on the charging pad in order to charge.
Prior to USB C it's been nice to not have to fumble around in the dark to figure out which direction to put the plug in.. you just plop the phone down and boom it starts charging. WIth USB C it will be a lot easier to insert the cable.. but now that I have wireless pads at home and work I'll still be using them because it's still easier then having to plug it in. Wired chargers do charge faster, just FYI. The Fast Qi wireless chargers charge about as fast as a conventional wall charger while the standard Qi chargers are pretty slow but just fine for overnight charging.
I'm mainly going to use mine at work. I'm on the phone a lot but also need to walk around, so it'll be nice not having to plug and unplug it every ten minutes. My first ever phone, the EVO 4G, had a wireless charging back that I used, and I miss that functionality a lot.
Thanks for sharing, I was able to pick one up after 20 minutes of waiting for a manager to price match.
Aeltar said:
If you live near a Best Buy, you should know that they will price match just about any site that isn't a deal-of-the-day, auction, or clearance website, as long as the item is new (not refurbished). If you didn't, now you do!
This is an extremely generous policy. When I worked at Big Blue, people rarely used it to its full potential, either because they weren't aware that they could price match or because they weren't aware that they could price match to almost any website. Luckily, I do know that they'll price match anywhere, anytime.
Very few stores are selling the fast wireless charging stand for less than $45-50. However, I found one that sells it for $30, located here. It's a real store, not an auction or clearance website, so they should be able to approve it. However, if they don't, sort this list by price and find the cheapest one that isn't eBay.
Here's proof that I managed a $40 discount without having to pay for or wait for shipping:
Happy shopping!
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On their website, they say they only match like 6 websites (Amazon, TigerDirect, etc.). I hope the manager at my Best Buy is generous like yours, because they didn't have to match the price per their current policy.
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I got mine at the Amazon price match. $42.. Its all good. Hella lot better than $70 or the ebay knockoffs.
They wouldnt do it here in jersry city nj best buy. They said its not one of there direct competitors. Even called bestbuy and they said no.
Well, no luck at my 3 Best Buys. They only price match certain stores, as I mentioned earlier. I did get them to price match Amazon (although they're not supposed to since it's out of stock for two months), for $46 or so. FYI, that website you saw it for $30 at is a scam. Look up reviews and BBC complaints. So I'll take the $46 price rather than order from them...
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No dice with me. Tried Fry's too but they didn't even have the charging stand version lol.
moralesd66 said:
I got mine at the Amazon price match. $42.. Its all good. Hella lot better than $70 or the ebay knockoffs.
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Did you price match the white one or something? My Amazon price match was $46.78.
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PsiPhiDan said:
Did you price match the white one or something? My Amazon price match was $46.78.
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No, black. The price has fluctuated up in the past week. It was $41.99 early last week. The more they sell the more the price ramps up usually. It comes with the adaptive fast charger as well... A very good deal.
moralesd66 said:
No, black. The price has fluctuated up in the past week. It was $41.99 early last week. The more they sell the more the price ramps up usually. It comes with the adaptive fast charger as well... A very good deal.
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You think I'm better off keeping this for roughly $50 after tax versus getting a 3rd party one for roughly $30 after tax, like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01H...1_2?colid=2QFIZ0KL7GYER&coliid=I2GSRTH90B1QUR
I mean, it has great, reviews. Are there any major differences? I've heard talk of fans, warranty, charging block, etc.
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The fact that the Samsung one has an official quality adaptive fast charger and its Samsung quality, its worth the extra $20 on the charger alone. Probably higher quality plastic etc. These devices have batteries that are sensitive to long term temps and cycles. I find that fast charging craps batteries out after a year or so. Being that the N7 is a sealed battery.... Im not taking any chances.
Anyone know if this would be good for overnight charging? In other words, does it stop charging after it hits 100% or is it going to mess up my battery leaving it on for that long? I know some stop charging and some don't. I would HOPE Samsung's own would be awesome and stop...
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skillzo1 said:
They wouldnt do it here in jersry city nj best buy. They said its not one of there direct competitors. Even called bestbuy and they said no.
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I'd try again when they're busy. When I went there managers weren't available so a sales rep looked up the site on the computer and was able to verify it. I think it's a combination of good timing and finding a manager that doesn't care enough to give you slack.
PsiPhiDan said:
Anyone know if this would be good for overnight charging? In other words, does it stop charging after it hits 100% or is it going to mess up my battery leaving it on for that long? I know some stop charging and some don't. I would HOPE Samsung's own would be awesome and stop...
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Of course it does, after full charge the indicator goes green and do not over charge the battery even if you leave it for the night. It's old news you can leave your phone plugged in for over night it's a smart phone for getting sake
cadcamaro said:
I'd try again when they're busy. When I went there managers weren't available so a sales rep looked up the site on the computer and was able to verify it. I think it's a combination of good timing and finding a manager that doesn't care enough to give you slack.
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Im gunna try again today at a different best buy. Hopefully they will do it. I have a $25 credit also. $5 for the quick charger sounds awesome. If not ill get it matched to amazon and use my credit.
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My only complaint with my Photon Q so far is not having a removable battery.
I was thinking of picking up this Anker or the cheap Chinese knockoff I saw on Ebay.
Any opinions based on experience with any of these "power banks"?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005K7192G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160872392435?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HUTXV8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&smid=A2KUZVNQ9LP7N9
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tt c6 said:
My only complain with my Photon Q so far is not having a removal battery.
I was thinking of picking up this Anker or the cheap Chinese knockoff I saw on Ebay.
Any opinions based on experience with any of these "power banks"?
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Personally, If I forget to charge the phone I've forgotten to charge the backup battery as well. You've also got the added bonus of always having to carry a usb cable around with you!
I don't know if I'd place much trust in the chinese knockoff but I guess its always hit or miss.
I bought a usb charging wrist strap on thinkgeek mostly cause its versatility seemed neat, connectors for all sorts of devices. I sadly was using a blackberry at the time but it charged it perfectly fine, the shift and photon don't charge with it for long, like 1-2 percent and then act like its disconnected. I haven't tried with the phones off, it may possibly work fine if the phone is powered off.
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Personally, If I forget to charge the phone I've forgotten to charge the backup battery as well. You've also got the added bonus of always having to carry a usb cable around with you!
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I was looking at the same battery pack. I might jump on it. If you get the next level up as well you get $10 off on amazon. (This only is in consideration for me since my friend needs one too...) So $75 for both the 5600mah model and 8400mah.
I never really forget to charge my phone...it just runs out. My Epic was not the best...I always kept a spare battery around and I'd need it even on normal days. So I guess I have to get an external one like this. I guess it's more versatile in the end.
Oh right and as for the knockoff, I'm usually all for trying them but this one doesn't seem cheaper enough for me to get it. Since I'd just be carrying it around a lot for emergencies (or, long days) I'd want something I think I can trust to hold a charge for maybe a month without me checking on it.
duracell powersource mini
i have the Duracell powersource mini it does it job, it will fully charge the photon q from 20 to about 90% but that is also with the phone on, so it is still using the battery while it is charging also, and i like it, if you check around at some of the truck stops, they will have them, i got 5 for 7 dollars each
I have the RAVPower and it really saved me at Comic-Con. Fully charged my XT910 MAXX twice and had a bit left over!
I love my Tylt, pricey but worth every penny to me
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903tex said:
I love my Tylt, pricey but worth every penny to me
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According to their website, the Tylt only has 1500mah compared to the 5600mah of the Anker.
If this is true, the Tylt = FAIL.
I have a tylt purchased from sprint store that is 5400 mAh and its been real great addition to have but honestly this phone gets double what my my 1800mAh batts I got for the epic gave me.
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tt c6 said:
According to their website, the Tylt only has 1500mah compared to the 5600mah of the Anker.
If this is true, the Tylt = FAIL.
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WRONG! The tylt we sell in the store has 5600mah capacity! And you can use it with multiple kind of devices and charge two of those devices at the same time
Tylt= win!
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903tex said:
WRONG! The tylt we sell in the store has 5600mah capacity! And you can use it with multiple kind of devices and charge two of those devices at the same time
Tylt= win!
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If you have links to the information you claim, why don't you post it up instead of calling me "wrong" ???
PS.
I was not wrong.
I posted "according to their website" and "if this is true".
Their official site did not have the info you are claiming.
tt c6 said:
If you have links to the information you claim, why don't you post it up instead of calling me "wrong" ???
PS.
I was not wrong.
I posted "according to their website" and "if this is true".
Their official site did not have the info you are claiming.
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Just to play devil's advocate in fairness to 903, you didn't provide a link to said official site and the information you referenced yourself either, and even with the qualifiers, the all-caps 'FAIL' descriptor could also be interpreted as a bit aggressive from the start. You could have instead simply said 'If this is true, then it appears to me that the Anker is a better/superior solution' or something along those lines.
Not trying to help facilitate an argument here by any means, just saying there's 2 ways of looking at either post, and regardless, there's no real need for anyone to get their feathers ruffled IMO.
tt c6 said:
If you have links to the information you claim, why don't you post it up instead of calling me "wrong" ???
PS.
I was not wrong.
I posted "according to their website" and "if this is true".
Their official site did not have the info you are claiming.
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Want prove Here you go......
http://www.tylt.com/powerplant/index.html
And its 5200 thought it was 5600 I stand corrected on that.
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Just to play devil's advocate in fairness to 903, you didn't provide a link to said official site and the information you referenced yourself either, and even with the qualifiers, the all-caps 'FAIL' descriptor could also be interpreted as a bit aggressive from the start. You could have instead simply said 'If this is true, then it appears to me that the Anker is a better/superior solution' or something along those lines.
Not trying to help facilitate an argument here by any means, just saying there's 2 ways of looking at either post, and regardless, there's no real need for anyone to get their feathers ruffled IMO.
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He/she never post their "claim" information saying that they went to tylt official website yet it took me 15 seconds to:
Go to tylt official website
Copy the link to power plant
Go to xda app
And paste the site for everybody to see
Lol I would love to see the page he/she went to cause if they would have went to the official website they would have saw the powerplant......
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Neither of you made mention of the model until now. One could have been looking at the Zumo and the other the powerplant. Does it really matter though guys?
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Neither of you made mention of the model until now. One could have been looking at the Zumo and the other the powerplant. Does it really matter though guys?
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From my logic why would I mention a battery that wasn't similar to the discussion? Not trying to start anything just stating...
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903tex said:
From my logic why would I mention a battery that wasn't similar to the discussion? Not trying to start anything just stating...
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Logic doesn't always apply when talking about people. Was a simple misunderstanding, no point in continuing past that.
Some of these posts make me laugh......
Regardless, the Tylt that was introduced by 903tex is a BRICK compared to the Anker.
The comparable sized Tylt to the Anker is obviously the one I was talking about and I provided the link below.
The Tylt with similar exterior dimension to the Anker is 1500 mah and is a fraction of the 5600mah provided by the similarly sized Anker.
So, the Tylt IS a FAIL.
http://www.tylt.com/zumo/index.html
Best Buy has a version of the Anker called a "AGPtek" on their website.
But, it appears to be sold by a 3rd party on Best Buy's website.
Can anyone explain this?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/AGPtek+...5470141&skuId=5582845&st=power bank&cp=1&lp=1
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Some of these posts make me laugh......
Regardless, the Tylt that was introduced by 903tex is a BRICK compared to the Anker.
The comparable sized Tylt to the Anker is obviously the one I was talking about and I provided the link below.
The Tylt with similar exterior dimension to the Anker is 1500 mah and is a fraction of the 5600mah provided by the similarly sized Anker.
So, the Tylt IS a FAIL.
http://www.tylt.com/zumo/index.html
Best Buy has a version of the Anker called a "AGPtek" on their website.
But, it appears to be sold by a 3rd party on Best Buy's website.
Can anyone explain this?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/AGPtek+...5470141&skuId=5582845&st=power bank&cp=1&lp=1
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Smdh whatever you say bro. I go with my tylt thats give me three full charges before i need to charge it again....
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I ordered the Anker from Amazon and I'm happy with it.
It easily fits in my front pocket with my wallet and keys and it charges the Moto Q in about the same time as a wall charger.
I just place the Anker on a desk/table/bar and and lean the Moto Q on it while it's charging like a prop stand. Pretty inconspicuous and convenient.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005K7192G/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
I guess i got lucky. Last year i saw one on slickdeals by P/A tech (some knockoff) but its 11000mAh and has a 1A and a 2A charge port. I can charge my phone in like 2 hours on the 2A port and get 4-5 charges out of the battery pack. Best part is, on the deal it was like $25. If you have the patients, watch those sites. A lot of stuff that comes up is junk but every once in a while you find gold.
Like many of you, I have been looking for a wireless Qi charger while I wait for the orb to become available. I was interested in the LG charger but it continues to be driven up in price along with the Energizer charger.
Someone on these forums mentioned the Zens charger over at wpcentral and that there was a discount when you use "holiday12". The store is for windows phones (specifically the Lumia 920), but since it is Qi, it of course should work the same. I emailed Zens and asked about the Nexus 4. They responded to me in less than 4 minutes confirming it works with it perfectly. With the great customer service and quick response, I bought 2 for the house.
This was their response:
Hi Dan,
Thank you for your email and interest in our products. The ZENS Single Charger works perfectly with the Nexus 4 as they are both Qi compatible, no need for a extra sleeve.
Best regards,
Team ZENS
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http://store.wpcentral.com/zens-wireless-single-charger/5A233A12862.htm
They are $48.95 each and you get free shipping over $50. I ordered 2 and with the "holiday12" coupon code, it brought my total to only $83.22.
This charger looks very stylish and does not slant like the Energizer. Our phones are so slick and I don't like having to put something down on the charger just to make it work (or having to rip out a speaker).
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Good info and not a bad deal, but they seem to be out of stock. Bummer.
Cyberdan3 said:
Like many of you, I have been looking for a wireless Qi charger while I wait for the orb to become available. I was interested in the LG charger but it continues to be driven up in price along with the Energizer charger.
Someone on these forums mentioned the Zens charger over at wpcentral and that there was a discount when you use "holiday12". The store is for windows phones (specifically the Lumia 920), but since it is Qi, it of course should work the same. I emailed Zens and asked about the Nexus 4. They responded to me in less than 4 minutes confirming it works with it perfectly. With the great customer service and quick response, I bought 2 for the house.
This was their response:
http://store.wpcentral.com/zens-wir...ntent=js_a_v1&utm_source=js_a_v1&utm_term=top
They are $48.95 each and you get free shipping over $50. I ordered 2 and with the "holiday12" coupon code, it brought my total to only $83.22.
This charger looks very stylish and does not slant like the Energizer. Our phones are so slick and I don't like having to put something down on the charger just to make it work (or having to rip out a speaker).
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I'm actually still a little hesitant to order these based on information from any CSOs. Those from nokia claim to be based on Qi but there is still quite a number of users complaining about issues with it. Would love to hear an update/review from OP one you get it though.
its $78 now
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its $78 now
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You are looking at the multiple device charger. The single charger is $48.
As far as those who are concerned whether it will work correctly or not, the store has a very good return policy and will give free return shipping within 60 days.
I do see now that it is out of stock, but it looks like it still allows you to add it to the cart. When i bought, it showed an availability date of 12/12/12, as if they were not currently in stock then.
Cyberdan3 said:
You are looking at the multiple device charger. The single charger is $48.
As far as those who are concerned whether it will work correctly or not, the store has a very good return policy and will give free return shipping within 60 days.
I do see now that it is out of stock, but it looks like it still allows you to add it to the cart. When i bought, it showed an availability date of 12/12/12, as if they were not currently in stock then.
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I have it as 78 as well..
http://store.wpcentral.com/zens-wireless-single-charger/5A233A12862.htm
This is coming up $78???
Cyberdan3 said:
You are looking at the multiple device charger. The single charger is $48.
As far as those who are concerned whether it will work correctly or not, the store has a very good return policy and will give free return shipping within 60 days.
I do see now that it is out of stock, but it looks like it still allows you to add it to the cart. When i bought, it showed an availability date of 12/12/12, as if they were not currently in stock then.
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Now OOS
I know it shows out of stock, but it let me go all the way to credit card payment info. I think they might be accepting orders and will ship when they do get them in stock. Might be worth it since all of these chargers are getting snatched up or price jumps. Plus you get the holiday discount code.
Thanks for this, I picked up the dual charger. I just couldn't buy the Energizer one it's just toooooooo ugly.
Cyberdan3 said:
This is coming up $78???
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OOOOO I read the OP wrong. I was understanding that someone on the WPCentral that they mentioned it was 78$ on the actual zens website..
Yeah I see it at the right price now.
Purchased and thanked OP
BTW they ship to Canada!
Cyberdan3 said:
I know it shows out of stock, but it let me go all the way to credit card payment info. I think they might be accepting orders and will ship when they do get them in stock. Might be worth it since all of these chargers are getting snatched up or price jumps. Plus you get the holiday discount code.
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That is indeed what they do. This is what they say when checking out.
Because your order contains out-of-stock item(s) (see above) and orders are held until they can ship complete, we can't guarantee delivery on a specific date. Please choose a shipping method, and we will ship your order as soon as possible. We do not bill until the day your order ships.
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Tempted to order one for myself. Looks pretty sleek, though I wish there were more technical details...
BUMP!
Back in stock. Mine shipped today.
http://store.wpcentral.com/zens-wireless-single-charger/5A233A12862A.htm
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BUMP!
Back in stock. Mine shipped today.
http://store.wpcentral.com/zens-wireless-single-charger/5A233A12862A.htm
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And...out of stock.
Well that was fast
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Ordered one
I ordered one as well today. Will post an unboxing experience when it arrives
rellivisit said:
I ordered one as well today. Will post an unboxing experience when it arrives
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I'll wait . :fingers-crossed:
I’m going wait for these wireless chargers to price around $10-$15 or even $5. It’s still too early stage for this market.
androidtoy09 said:
I’m going wait for these wireless chargers to price around $10-$15 or even $5. It’s still too early stage for this market.
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Inductive charging requires drive electronics and coils in both device and charger, increasing the complexity and cost of manufacturing.
For all who are looking for a good wireless charger, I found this on ebay. There are currently 13 active listings, and the final price including shipping comes to nearly USD 70. It is apparently from Japan, and both economic and expedited shipping options are available. [ Lowest cost incl. expedited shipping I found was 73$ ]
It has the feature of automatically sensing where your device is so that there is no "no-charging even though placed on mat" issue that some charges are having.
Here are a few youtube videos of the charger :
Unboxing Panasonic TM101
Nexus 4 on the charger
Demonstration of the auto-sensing feature
Apparently, the device is available for a cheaper rate from Amazon Japan, which ships only within Japan for 40$ [ compared to 50-55 USD in ebay w/o shipping].
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Source : Reddit
Hrithan2020 said:
For all who are looking for a good wireless charger, I found this on ebay. There are currently 8 active listings, and the final price including shipping comes to nearly USD 70. It is apparently from Japan, and both economic and expedited shipping options are available. [ Lowest cost incl. expedited shipping I found was 73$ ]
It has the feature of automatically sensing where your device is so that there is no "no-charging even though placed on mat" issue that some charges are having.
Here are a couple of youtube videos showing the charger :
Working with Nexus 4!!
Working with multiple devices and showing off the auto-sensing feature
Apparently, the device is available for a cheaper rate from Amazon Japan, which ships only within Japan for 40$ [ compared to 50-55 USD in ebay w/o shipping].
I am also attaching a couple of images, that I saw in ebay.
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I was looking at these today on ebay. Looks nice and was wondering if it could charge two devices, but because the charging coil moves, it looks like it only charges only one device. But it does take a bit of real estate on ones desk or nightstand, but looks cool! The little orb that follows the phone to charge is nice! Those dag gone Japanese know how to market a product! LOL
kpjimmy said:
I was looking at these today on ebay. Looks nice and was wondering if it could charge two devices, but because the charging coil moves, it looks like it only charges only one device. But it does take a bit of real estate on ones desk or nightstand, but looks cool! The little orb that follows the phone to charge is nice! Those dag gone Japanese know how to market a product! LOL
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Yeah, unfortunately doesn't charge two devices simultaneously. I like the looks, but it does occupy a lot of volume. Not sure whether I should wait for the official one, which would be quite smaller and shouldn't face the issues other chargers are having.
EDIT : Have updated my post with that info, to make it clear, for those who don't watch the video.
I have one of these by my bed and it works very well. Looks good to boot.
Oh hell, might as well order this too. $69 shipped via snail mail. This thing just looks too cool.
What am I going to do with my LG WCP-700 that is being delivered this Friday....
Hrithan2020 said:
Yeah, unfortunately doesn't charge two devices simultaneously. I like the looks, but it does occupy a lot of volume. Not sure whether I should wait for the official one, which would be quite smaller and shouldn't face the issues other chargers are having.
EDIT : Have updated my post with that info, to make it clear, for those who don't watch the video.
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Are there any Qi chargers that can do 2 devices simultaneously? This would be great.
Energizer's does 3
http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Qi-...qid=1355272715&sr=8-1&keywords=energizer+qi+2
intekmdma said:
Are there any Qi chargers that can do 2 devices simultaneously? This would be great.
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Hrithan2020 said:
Not sure whether I should wait for the official one
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Methinks the wait would be very, very long.
familiarstranger said:
Energizer's does 3
http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Qi-...qid=1355272715&sr=8-1&keywords=energizer+qi+2
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Just so everyone doesn't have any misconceptions... the Energizer does 2 Qi chargers + 1 USB port to plug into and charge.
Sinocelt said:
Methinks the wait would be very, very long.
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Extremely likely knowing Google. But still I don't want to be stuck in a situation where they announce it immediately after receiving my brand new charger, at say 80$. ( google charger's price). It's what happened to me with the bumper, bought so many cases for it, that I decided to cancel the last one (which I had ordered an hour back before the bumpers came back online)
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abrahavt said:
I have one of these by my bed and it works very well. Looks good to boot.
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That's great. You got it from ebay itself? Similar price? Yeah, love the design, but am a bit hesitant of the size. What do you feel about it?
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kpjimmy said:
I was looking at these today on ebay. Looks nice and was wondering if it could charge two devices, but because the charging coil moves, it looks like it only charges only one device. But it does take a bit of real estate on ones desk or nightstand, but looks cool! The little orb that follows the phone to charge is nice! Those dag gone Japanese know how to market a product! LOL
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It can't do two at simultaneously, but if you put two devices on it will charge one, then the coil will move and charge the other.
isangelous said:
It can't do two at simultaneously, but if you put two devices on it will charge one, then the coil will move and charge the other.
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Unberrivable!!!!!!!
I have this charger too. I love that I can just set the phone anywhere and it charges. It even works through my TPU case.
The only downside is that when the battery is fully charged, it stops charging. That means at night it charges right away, and then when I go to get it in the morning it's down to ~85%. It wouldn't be such a big deal if the Google Now location stuff didn't suck so much juice during the night.
se1000 said:
Unberrivable!!!!!!!
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how is that possibru?
isangelous said:
It can't do two at simultaneously, but if you put two devices on it will charge one, then the coil will move and charge the other.
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Just to clarify , that means it will charge in effect both devices placed on the charger? How frequently does the coil move? In effect, the charging speed is reduced to half, right? [though the amount of charge transferred in total probably remains the same].
Also, does the N4 become hot while charging?
Since i cant buy the cool Panasonic Smartphones from Japan to use here on T-mobile, I'll buy this!
Where is this manufactured? Just curious on it...hopefully not China..
Digging the black one. Black on black
really wanted this but found the lg one for $44 so went with it, to bad the cheapest panasonic was $70
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presslab said:
I have this charger too. I love that I can just set the phone anywhere and it charges. It even works through my TPU case.
The only downside is that when the battery is fully charged, it stops charging. That means at night it charges right away, and then when I go to get it in the morning it's down to ~85%. It wouldn't be such a big deal if the Google Now location stuff didn't suck so much juice during the night.
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Get a scheduling app that puts your phone into airplane mode automatically at night and normal mode when you wake up. Problem sort of solved.
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Get a scheduling app that puts your phone into airplane mode automatically at night and normal mode when you wake up. Problem sort of solved.
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Or do it with a NFC tag?
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I first preordered this back when it was introduced at CES this year. I loved how it propped the N4 up and I longed for one like this. I know LG has one but can only be bought in Korea for an outrageous $130 bux on fleabay.
Months later, Tylt said it was cancelling all the pre orders and people like me were a bit disappointed. Keep in mind this was a little before the orb. So then the Orb came up and most of us grabbed it up like Charlie at the Chocolate factory, but some were met with the sliding issue. That officially sucked! I personally did not experience it, but it sucks that this stuff happens.
Come 7 months or so later, Tylt came back and released a Kickstarter. Earlybirds were to get the new Tylt VU in August according to KS. So I joined in on the 49 dollar level because the 39 level was snapped up. I got an email from Tylt a few days later stating that because I was a pre-order, they will grant me the Tylt at the KS earlybird price. AWESOMESAUCE! I immediately cancelled my pledge lol. Paid for the Tylt on July 2nd and got it today, 7/9 (surprisingly fast!) at work.
I excitedly posted a few quick pics on a thread but I wanted to give a quick take on it so far, that I have had time to use it a bit.
Attached you can see that the N4 is still charging in any orientation you want, which is cool. There is a LED to let you know the status of the charger under the front lip. You cant really see it unless you literally look at it straight on, which is also good; it's not BRIGHT like other QI pads I have used and heard about. Additionally, there's NO audible beep or anything from the stand. Just your phone if you have the OGG file on your phone (when less than 95% of course).
Will it continually charge when it reaches 100%? Looks like it keeps it topped off and then stops charging but according to my widgits, the phone does report it "charging" even though the settings say otherwise. This doesn't mean it's totally off and not charging, it trickle charges back up like the orb does in my case.
Like you see in the pics, I got the boring black lol. The build quality is nice. It is quite big for a charger, but it's going to be on my night stand lol. Would I recommend it? For my price of 39bux YES. For 70 bux it'd be a hard sell for me. It's not necessarily travel worthy like the LG pad or even the Energizer one. They are flat, while this is not.
Anyways here are the pics. Any questions please feel free to ask!
Did you get an email or something saying it shipped?
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Did you get an email or something saying it shipped?
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Negative. I actually never got to check back on tylt.com to check for any tracking numbers. By the time I was thinking to do so, it showed up on my desk.
Go here and get your order number and billing zip code and you can get a tracking number here if it shipped. I actually ordered on 7/2 and got it yesterday 7/9. With July 4 thrown in for a holiday, I really didn't expect it so fast!
http://shop.tylt.com/mas_my_shipments.asp
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Negative. I actually never got to check back on tylt.com to check for any tracking numbers. By the time I was thinking to do so, it showed up on my desk.
Go here and get your order number and billing zip code and you can get a tracking number here if it shipped. I actually ordered on 7/2 and got it yesterday 7/9. With July 4 thrown in for a holiday, I really didn't expect it so fast!
http://shop.tylt.com/mas_my_shipments.asp
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Oh so you didn't officially kick start it when all was said and done, right? I was wondering how you got an order number lol. I guess I am left waiting from KS. Damn you! I have been waiting for this since the beg of the year too haha.
It looks great!!
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Oh so you didn't officially kick start it when all was said and done, right? I was wondering how you got an order number lol. I guess I am left waiting from KS. Damn you! I have been waiting for this since the beg of the year too haha.
It looks great!!
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Noooo...I initially did, but at the 49 early bird. But because I was initially a pre-order on their site, they extended the 39 early bird price to me, which I accepted! And in turn, cancelled my pledge on KS lol. Then was told that the charger would ship within two weeks, which turned out to be three days. :good:
I mean, getting it way before the Kickstarters (kinda weird) and saving 10 bux in my case. Right place and right time I guess.
OK reporting back on a couple of days of usage and have to say it's great. I may have to eat my hat a little and say that it may be worth the cash after all because, the usage is great, props my phone up so I can quickly glance in the room to see if there's a notification I have missed if I am not wearing my Pebble, and quickly see who's calling. Not to mention the ability to just grab and drop my phone on it willy-lilly lol. No fuss no muss, no aligning it in anyway.
This looks great! Wish I had seen it while it was cheaper. If I hadn't just switched jobs, this would be on the way to my house.
Its expensive, though i think its the best qi charger out there. I want one! I hope they put them on amazon or offer some other ways to buy them
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Its expensive, though i think its the best qi charger out there. I want one! I hope they put them on amazon or offer some other ways to buy them
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You can get them from Verizon web site. But sure about locally.
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What's the mAh charge rate?
analgesic said:
What's the mAh charge rate?
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Not sure but it's output is 5W.
I'm sure it will work with the Flo, right?
pert_S said:
I'm sure it will work with the Flo, right?
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Er...what's Flo? Oh the new N7? I would assume so.
I'm pretty happy with mine. It does seem to charge a bit slower and it is noticeably warmer (charging while in TPU case) but likely nothing to worry about. I wouldn't leave open anything intensive while it's charging for prolonged periods though, as the charge rate would be very slow and the device would heat up.
The stand does like to slide around on my desk though. Any thoughts on better securing it?
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I'm pretty happy with mine. It does seem to charge a bit slower and it is noticeably warmer (charging while in TPU case) but likely nothing to worry about. I wouldn't leave open anything intensive while it's charging for prolonged periods though, as the charge rate would be very slow and the device would heat up.
The stand does like to slide around on my desk though. Any thoughts on better securing it?
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Mine charges pretty fast. It charges slower when the device is below 30% and charges and gets the phone pretty warm. Sometimes I need to reboot to let it go again. I never have to do that with my orb charger though.
As for securing it. You can try adding some rubber feet on the contact points. You can probably get them at a craft store or even home depot. Some self adhesive stubs. Or you can put a rubber mousepad and set it on top of that lol.
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Not sure but it's output is 5W.
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I think I got the answer for you!!!
http://www.tylt.com/faq/#vu
Q: How long does it take to charge my phone with the VU?
A: The VU is designed to provide as much power as your standard USB charger (1 Amp) and will charge as fast as your USB charger as long as your phone is designed to accept that much power.
Can you give us a photo of the power adapter (the end that plugs in to the VU itself)?
I'm curious if it's a generic one you could get your own adapter for.
I've just ordered one to be shipped to Aus, and would ideally like to avoid the need for an international adapter =)
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Can you give us a photo of the power adapter (the end that plugs in to the VU itself)?
I'm curious if it's a generic one you could get your own adapter for.
I've just ordered one to be shipped to Aus, and would ideally like to avoid the need for an international adapter =)
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plug diameter is approximately 2mm. 12V @ 750mA
Psykar said:
Can you give us a photo of the power adapter (the end that plugs in to the VU itself)?
I'm curious if it's a generic one you could get your own adapter for.
I've just ordered one to be shipped to Aus, and would ideally like to avoid the need for an international adapter =)
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Here are my dusty a$$ pics lol
I's this for sale yet? Can't find any
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This thread is for those to be aware of fake ones out there.
So I bought the fast wireless charger off eBay, shipped from China, for under $20. I already had an idea that it's most likely a fake, but I had some eBay bucks to spend.
So pretty much everything is different from the real and fake one, except the overall dimension is the same. The fake is much lighter, almost half the weight difference. The micro USB port is on the opposite side, no fan inside, the touch of the material is different as well. The "Samsung" and "fast charge" words are darker and bigger too, but you probably won't be able to tell unless you have the real one next to it.
Conclusion, if the price is too good to be true then it probably is. I've seen some around $12 on eBay, using stock pictures, don't waste your time and money, although eBay would most likely refund you if the stuff is fake.
Pics below, left one is real.
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Thanks for the heads up. Out of curiosity, does the fake charger even provide fast wireless charging?
ucsdsig13 said:
Thanks for the heads up. Out of curiosity, does the fake charger even provide fast wireless charging?
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Oh right, forgot about the most important thing. It does charge, but not at all fast, just regular speed. I didn't charge it for too long though, just a few minutes, didn't wanna risk damaging my phone or battery. I'll probably not use it again.
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I have original fast wireless charging from samsung, but i got it shipped in the same box like your fake charger. So the box is not the thing to look at.
Fake wireless charger
MMakoto said:
This thread is for those to be aware of fake ones out there.
So I bought the fast wireless charger off eBay, shipped from China, for under $20. I already had an idea that it's most likely a fake, but I had some eBay bucks to spend.
So pretty much everything is different from the real and fake one, except the overall dimension is the same. The fake is much lighter, almost half the weight difference. The micro USB port is on the opposite side, no fan inside, the touch of the material is different as well. The "Samsung" and "fast charge" words are darker and bigger too, but you probably won't be able to tell unless you have the real one next to it.
Conclusion, if the price is too good to be true then it probably is. I've seen some around $12 on eBay, using stock pictures, don't waste your time and money, although eBay would most likely refund you if the stuff is fake.
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just got my Fake wireless charger in the mail wow , well paypal already put my money back on my card.. gess ill be paying the $69.99 for a real one now. paypal told me because it was shipped from china and would cost more to ship it back then what i payed for it, i would not have to ship it back to them. they said i could just throw it away .... what a waste of time
mag2007 said:
I have original fast wireless charging from samsung, but i got it shipped in the same box like your fake charger. So the box is not the thing to look at.
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What country are you in? The retail box is the one on the left of the pictures above, at least that's how it is in the USA.
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just got my Fake wireless charger in the mail wow , well paypal already put my money back on my card.. gess ill be paying the $69.99 for a real one now. paypal told me because it was shipped from china and would cost more to ship it back then what i payed for it, i would not have to ship it back to them. they said i could just throw it away .... what a waste of time
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I bought mine from newegg for $59, no tax and free ground shipping. The black one is a bit more expensive.
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Samsung Fast Charge Qi Wireless Charging Pad - Black
MMakoto said:
I bought mine from newegg for $59, no tax and free ground shipping. The black one is a bit more expensive.
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ya i just got one today from Amazon, Price: $66.49.. tomorrow, Oct. 15 if Ordered within 1 hr 32 mins and choose One-Day Shipping... its on the way get it tomorrow
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What country are you in? The retail box is the one on the left of the pictures above, at least that's how it is in the USA.
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I am in germany, could be the reason. (Bought from Amazon).
MMakoto said:
Oh right, forgot about the most important thing. It does charge, but not at all fast, just regular speed. I didn't charge it for too long though, just a few minutes, didn't wanna risk damaging my phone or battery. I'll probably not use it again.
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You could just put your phone on charging and it would say "Fast Wireless Charging" instead of "Wireless Charging". Atleast that's what my Fast Wireless Charger does, I'm not using the Samsung one though!
apurva.giri said:
You could just put your phone on charging and it would say "Fast Wireless Charging" instead of "Wireless Charging". Atleast that's what my Fast Wireless Charger does, I'm not using the Samsung one though!
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Not in my case, it will specify whether it is fast wireless charging or not. I just tried the fake one again and it says "wireless charging", then I tried the real one and it says " fast wireless charging".
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Hi, a quick question! Can somebody confirm that the genuine fast charger works with Spigen SGP Neo Hybrid CARBON case?
I just figured out that I bought the fake one (box on the right photo). But tbh, it does charge and it charges fast! The phone says it is connected to a wireless *fast* charger and charging is almost as fast as plugging the phone to the original fast charger provided.
Important to note that it didn´t come with a fast charger, just the wireless base. I had to buy a fast charger to plug it to the energy. If I use the wireless charger with a regular charger to power it, it says it is wireless charging, but not "FAST".
Oh, almost forgot: although it came in the box to the right, the back is like the one to the left.
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I just figured out that I bought the fake one (box on the right photo). But tbh, it does charge and it charges fast! The phone says it is connected to a wireless *fast* charger and charging is almost as fast as plugging the phone to the original fast charger provided.
Important to note that it didn´t come with a fast charger, just the wireless base. I had to buy a fast charger to plug it to the energy. If I use the wireless charger with a regular charger to power it, it says it is wireless charging, but not "FAST".
Oh, almost forgot: although it came in the box to the right, the back is like the one to the left.
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Do you have a case on while wireless charging or just the phone bare on the charger?
Case on, original Samsung clear case....
N3M3SYS said:
Hi, a quick question! Can somebody confirm that the genuine fast charger works with Spigen SGP Neo Hybrid CARBON case?
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I have the carbon case in red on mine and it charges fine on the Samsung pad.
GibMcFragger said:
I have the carbon case in red on mine and it charges fine on the Samsung pad.
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Thank you mate!
Not so easy for me Paypal says they will contact the seller. I will have to pay postage to ship back to seller..IF they uphold my claim. I paid 46.00 and charger wont even work with a case on my s6e+
Just wanted to update you, in case you haven't got your charger yet. I used it for a week and then returned it. I'm not sure if it's the case or a defective charger, but I returned it because it would randomly stop charging overnight. Even then, I had to put it on the pad, pick it up, and put it down again before it would start charging.
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bruciebabie1963 said:
Not so easy for me Paypal says they will contact the seller. I will have to pay postage to ship back to seller..IF they uphold my claim. I paid 46.00 and charger wont even work with a case on my s6e+
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I filed a complaint on ebay and gave a poor rating. Seller refunded me my money, didn even ask me to send product back. So a lesson learned by me...