Haven't heard anything from Essential about the charging dock. Any insight I'm missing?
The PH-1 didn't sell well so the accessories didn't materialize. If there actually is a PH-2 and it does better maybe Essential will release a charging dock that will work with both phones. That's the best we can probably hope for.
According to their reddit AMA, the accessories will be future compatible
I imagine it will roll out with PH2
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Haven't heard anything from Essential about the charging dock. Any insight I'm missing?
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The PH-1 didn't sell well so the accessories didn't materialize. If there actually is a PH-2 and it does better maybe Essential will release a charging dock that will work with both phones. That's the best we can probably hope for.
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It's not because the phone didn't sell well, it's because they are being sued about how the accessories communicate with the phone...
https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/17/essential-lawsuit-keyssa-modular-tech/
Well, not mention of the dock on the website anymore. Too bad, it's the one accessory i would have bought two of!
Anyone found any 3rd party USB-C fast charge stands? I liked my Samsung Quickcharge stand that held up my phone next to my keyboard.
Amazon has a bunch of sketchy looking no name USB stands but I cant tell if they'll be able to fast charge.
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I used to have one that was both at the same time, kind of like this one. www.accessorypost.com/zipkordcombo.html
It had replaceable tips for different devices but I only had one so I spliced a different tip together from a different charger.
What's the best charger like that available? I don't care about the price, I just want to know which is the best one.
Is that really worth the money?
No idea but I had one like it before that my brother broke, so he owes me one whether or not it is.
micro usb chargers are pretty much standardized, there's no real "best" charger. Generic wall charger charges my phone at the same rate of the official wall charger included with the phone.
I keep a generic car charger I bought on eBay for a dollar, and keep an official HTC charger at home, and another generic wall charger I bought for a dollar at work. Not to mention plethora of microusb cable at home, work, school, friend's house, laptop, etc., spending that much money on one product seems silly to me.
I am happy with the OEM Sprint car charger:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GPQTJQ
It is better built than the OEM HTC car charger and has a secondary USB charging plug.
That solves nothing. I want one that can be used in both the car and house like I had before. Does anyone know of one that does that, other than the one I linked to?
Look on amazon dude, there are quite a few. And don't be rude to people who are trying to help you.
I think that's what u looking for
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Sprint-...908807?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d3585a247
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Look on amazon dude, there are quite a few. And don't be rude to people who are trying to help you.
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I was not being rude. Just because someone points out that something is not helpful is not being rude. Plus, I have looked at amazon. What I'm asking for is opinions on which one of those is of the best quality.
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I think that's what u looking for
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Sprint-...908807?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d3585a247
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Thanks for finding that. It's a bit iffy given that it comes from ebay (I haven't had a lot of good come from ebay electronics purchases in the past) and because it says it's new but it has scratches and signs of use. Still, not a bad price. Do you know if that's one that'll last a while?
The one I had before was from a company called Gomadic, who sells a charger and different tips for different phones. It's a great charger and outlasted my phone, but the charger costs almost 30 bucks and each tip costs about 6 dollars, and then you have shipping added on to that.
I'm thinking about buy one to for my car...I'm going to see them
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I have a non-know brand one . And it is doing his job when i use it .
i need one too
A Kickstarter project for Qipack got funded last month. Still on Preorder.
They're claiming World's Thinnest Wireless Portable Charger. You can charge your phone anywhere any time. No Wires.
Thing is so small you can charge your phone while it's in your pocket
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qipack/qipack-ultra-thin-wireless-portable-charger
http://www.qipack.co
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A Kickstarter project for Qipack got funded last month. Still on Preorder.
They're claiming World's Thinnest Wireless Portable Charger. You can charge your phone anywhere any time. No Wires.
Thing is so small you can charge your phone while it's in your pocket
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qipack/qipack-ultra-thin-wireless-portable-charger
http://www.qipack.co
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It's interesting but I do not see the advantage over a spare battery for the S5- which is must smaller and lighter. It seems more useful for phones with non-removable batteries.
many companies like this one misuse kickstarter to help fund them in bulk buying these stuff from china, this charger has been available in china for a long time.
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many companies like this one misuse kickstarter to help fund them in bulk buying these stuff from china, this charger has been available in china for a long time.
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Does this mean I shouldn't buy one because it's from China?
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Does this mean I shouldn't buy one because it's from China?
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Buy it if you really want it, these days, many things are made in china.
Well the Chinese Charger and Pad I'm currently using on my S5 are working just fine. So I don't see the problem...
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Well the Chinese Charger and Pad I'm currently using on my S5 are working just fine. So I don't see the problem...
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no one did say it was a problem.
Thanks for the info.
I still prefer my Lugulake though http://www.amazon.co.uk/LuguLake-Wi...tible-Including/dp/B00CY4SG10/ref=pd_sxp_f_pt
Double the capacity too, and it works like a dream. Used it with no issues on Nexus devices, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note, Nokia Lumias. Charging efficient seems pretty good too, with no excessive heating.
All QiPack did was to make theirs look like a *spit* iPhone *spit*. I wouldn't be shocked to see Apple sue them for copyright infringement
I have a few, but like to use this one alot, it's light and thin, but on the wide side, cost me only USD 8 each, got a few of them.
Has 5000mAh
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metrans-W50...l_Phone_PDA_Chargers&var=&hash=item4ad053dcd1
hmm
what would be better, in my opinion, is if someone could develop a kinetic charging system that worked with the wireless charging receivers on devices.....as in, movement creates a charge that is stored in capacitors and transmitted to the charging receiver once a certain voltage/current level is reached....therefore keeping the phone at 100% for as long as the person/phone is moving.
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Yup, this one is something that probably falls under as abusing kickstarter. The video is neat and all, but it's not a difficult project. Or this great idea. You can buy a Qi Charger off aliexpress and solder a 3.7v battery it it, then stuff it back inside the case and you have the same thing. You can buy the PCB itself and an old battery and make your own housing.
I'm sure if you look hard enough, it's already available too.
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Yup, this one is something that probably falls under as abusing kickstarter. The video is neat and all, but it's not a difficult project. Or this great idea. You can buy a Qi Charger off aliexpress and solder a 3.7v battery it it, then stuff it back inside the case and you have the same thing. You can buy the PCB itself and an old battery and make your own housing.
I'm sure if you look hard enough, it's already available too.
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Apparently, kickstarter is lacking during these few years, this isn't the first project, i've seen many project abusing the system, there is no way to complaint unless you register, which I don't have the intention to.
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
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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!
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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#/
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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?
Can anyone recommend a good car charger for the V30? Thanks!
Any one that is quick charge 3.0. I recommend Anker.
I'm curious to know if there are any American or Japanese made chargers. I see plenty of reviews of various brands but nobody actually cracking these things open evaluate the quality of the components inside.
I've been using a Belkin car charger I picked up last year for my V20. It has a hard wired lead for the USB-C and an extra USB port if you want to plug in another device.
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I'm curious to know if there are any American or Japanese made chargers. I see plenty of reviews of various brands but nobody actually cracking these things open evaluate the quality of the components inside.
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Last year we had Benson. His charts are still around the internet somewhere. Not sure if he's still testing cords and chargers or if he's given up at this point.
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Can anyone recommend a good car charger for the V30? Thanks!
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01I0RQY3Q/
I have one of these. I bought one for my girlfriend, as well.