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External battery charger

Can anyone recommend a decent external charger for the Desire HD battery? Thinking of getting a spare battery but want a way of charging outside the phone.
Cheers.

yeah im also looking for a good external charger.. anyone have suggestions?

Have a look at this desktop cradle. I like its design:
mobilefun.co.uk/deluxe-htc-desire-desktop-charging-cradle-p24549.htm

rootrider said:
Have a look at this desktop cradle. I like its design:
mobilefun.co.uk/deluxe-htc-desire-desktop-charging-cradle-p24549.htm
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that's for the Desire isn't it?

I guess it's better waiting until China DHD launches for good accessories

Yeah, you can usually find these things on eBay for pennies. Maybe in a week or two...

I have one of these that I occasionally use for my G1. It isnt amazing and charges very slowly, but with a high quality battery it should help a little on the go!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Portable-Emergency-Charger-HTC-PDA-Phone-Touch-3G-/400160720460?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneChargers&hash=item5d2b70064c

Do not you think a direct charger like Energizer XP8000 instead of externa battery charger?
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I have just bought this:
http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=5487&t_mode=des
Heres a review:
http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/reviews/item/12146_Proporta_USB_TurboCharger_5000.php

Did someone have ever used a charger like this?
http://www.a-solar.eu/EN/micro_charger_am500.htm
It's a solar portable charger with a battery of 1900mAh.
I'd like to buy it but I don't know where... do you know a online shop that sell it and send it in italy?
thanks

something like this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Desire-HD...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item3cb1d97653

1500 mAh...? Interesting. Anyone bought one yet?

AndyCr15 said:
1500 mAh...? Interesting. Anyone bought one yet?
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0 feedback and 0 bids for a chinese seller is making me wary of ordering

I've gone for it, but with someone with feedback -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....336224&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3296wt_905
Will take about 3 weeks to get here though!

AndyCr15 said:
I've gone for it, but with someone with feedback -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....336224&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3296wt_905
Will take about 3 weeks to get here though!
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would love to hear your thoughts when you receive the item!

SupremeBeaver said:
would love to hear your thoughts when you receive the item!
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me too!

Ok I'm in as well

i found this one
ebay Item number: 120640014972 (new users aka me cannot post external links )
which is a battery powered portable charger rated at 5000maH and charges the battery in the phone.
that battery cover worries me so i dont want to have to open it too often. also it means you dont have to wait for the device to reboot. not sure how accurate that 5000mah is, but i should be able to fit that and my phone in my pocket for a couple of hours to charge.
not ideal, but i dont trust non-brand batteries, especially if im importing them from china since i have no legal comeback if it explodes in my phone because they are not a UK company.

This is the link -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....e-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1#ht_2465wt_1139
It does look really good actually. I like that you can charge two devices at one too. Anyone have any experience of these? I think I'll order one...

Mobilefun do one for around £20 that docks the phone and has a slot for a spare battery to charge aswell. Not in stock last I looked, but ill be buying one of those.
www . mobilefun . co . uk/deluxe-htc-desire-hd-desktop-charging-cradle-p26571.htm
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ORZLY USB A to USB C Cable Set

I thought I'd share as they finally got delivered. Still says it will be delivered on the 13TH of next month...
Orzly® Multi-Colour Value Pack of USB 2.0 Type C (USB-C) to Type A (USB-A) Cables (1M) for use with OnePlus 2, Nokia N1 Tablet, Lenovo Zuk Z1, and Other Type-C Supported Smartphones & Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013RMG5WY/
They are USB 2.0, but I know I'll need some spare cables at home, in the car and at work.
The cables are much nicer than I thought it would be for this price. They actually are a beautiful color with a clear surrounding on them as you can see in the pictures. The end all have this really nice speckled metallic appearance. The connectors look like they're pretty well made and nothing feels cheap. I will say the cables themselves are a little floppier that I was expecting but I've noticed this from flat cables a lot more.
Only cost me $19 for the 4 cables. Let me know if you guys have any questions, I'll answer what I can.
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I was just looking at these on Amazon untill I read a review some guy said they only charge at 500mA max so idk

They may, but I don't care, that's why they are spares. I've got a few others on the way and one of the dual port ones from Google work the long cable.

thanks these will probably work great for a nice slow trickle charge through usb at work!

fergdizzle9090 said:
thanks these will probably work great for a nice slow trickle charge through usb at work!
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That's what I was thinking, when you can't find your good cable and need something to keep it alive, or have to move some files or pictures at work.

I have these but haven't used then yet. They feel very cheap to me. I don't expect more than 500mA. I'm sure they'll be great for a trickle charge until they fall apart. I expect to keep them for that reason only, even if they only last 6 months.
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Yeah, I could barely care if I lose one, just a spare. I didn't think they felt super cheap though. Did you get the same colors?

We just got these in my store, ?
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I've got them and been using them with my OP2 since launch. What app can I use to check charge rate one you let me know I'll check all of them. I just got in the red and black cable from them and it is thicker and feels like it's high quality I'll do a video this week on it

I'm using a good looking app called Ampere.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.ampere

DustinDep said:
I've got them and been using them with my OP2 since launch. What app can I use to check charge rate one you let me know I'll check all of them. I just got in the red and black cable from them and it is thicker and feels like it's high quality I'll do a video this week on it
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Ampere
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.ampere&hl=en

Stock'ish Charger: BENSON APPROVED

Apparently Google does not sell the charger with detachable cable that came with my Nexus 6P. Shame on you Google. I did however find an alternative and potentially even the exact charger just re-branded. @$22 USD including a C to C cable is not bad.
Not posting the actual link because I don't want the thread deleted for advertising but to the right is a link for the product comparison, they appear to be the exact same. Comparison Review Here
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BENSON APPROVED Charger:
Please note that Benson Leung recommended this in his comments for 3 of his posts
1) https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung/posts/jZBkqMvnNkF commend #7
2) https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung/posts/6LedqUEN8oL commend#3
3) https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung/posts/g4ARHeBLVKK commend #16 &18
Pulled from disqus: Credit: Artem Russakovskii

got the same one a week or so ago. love it. works just as it should.

Jrmiller said:
got the same one a week or so ago. love it. works just as it should.
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Mine is arriving tomorrow. I can't believe Google doesn't sell it. Excited to have a second rapid charged though. Regular chargers take forever

There is another one that is almost the same as that one and I've heard it gets super hot while charging. This one stays room temp charging or not.

Received mine yesterday from Amazon. Visually (besides light watermark branding) these two are indeed indistinguishable and perform the same as well. I cannot recommend this enough to anyone in need of a second and safe charger.

Has anyone seen an EU version of this charger?

I would buy one of these if Amazon Spain sell it...
blunden said:
Has anyone seen an EU version of this charger?
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Same doubt here.

Would buy a handful of these if i could find an AU model... (Type I )

The CHOETECH one is also highly rated but I won't elaborate on that because that is OT

Choetech 10400mAh power bank (Q.C 3.0)

I got this choetech power bank for free in exchange for my fair review. If for some reason you think this review isn't honest let the know I'll try to answer any questions.
Link to product on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AAHT62A/
This product comes in a nice size to start with. While I have used a anker power bank the is slightly nicer I did enjoy this one even though it has a bigger size mainly because it comes with two input methods to be charged so either you are a Iphone user or android user just know you aren't left in the dark anymore (hurray???)[emoji14]
Let's get into the included goodies.. The included usb cable isnt my favorite slice of apple pie but I'll take it since the usage of most power banks is meant to be portable and close to the bank itself. I'm personally a huge fan of 6ft+ usb cables hint hint....
The phone packaging included always a warranty card and instructions that u should definitely read for safety and technical reasons!
There is no other items included sooo yeah don't be expecting a carrying bag or such...
So let's get to the actual usage I used this to charge an LG G5 at work a total of around 3 and a half times. Which was pretty darn good! I couldn't have been any happier to be honest. I currently own a note 5 (QC 2.0), s7 (QC 2.0) and a htc a9 (QC 3.0).
I'm glad I can take advantage of quick charge 2.0 and 3.0 if needed as the anker one I used only supported 2.0 quick charge so thanks a lot choetech!
Lastly I'll say that the power bank doesn't weight a lot either is its not a deal breaker to carry this inside your pants or back pack either. I'll be sure to keep using this mainly in my HTC a9 and see how things get going at work when I use it charge my work supplied LG g5 unit too.
I hope you enjoyed my review and purchase this product to try for your self. =)
Note I added images of the bank next to a galaxy s6 edge so you can get an idea of the size of the product.
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@Febby Thank you for the nice review and pictures. When charging note 5 (QC 2.0), s7 (QC 2.0) with this QC 3.0 power bank, is the charging speed faster than QC 2.0 charger?

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@Febby Thank you for the nice review and pictures. When charging note 5 (QC 2.0), s7 (QC 2.0) with this QC 3.0 power bank, is the charging speed faster than QC 2.0 charger?
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The note 5 is not QC, it is Samsung Rapid Charge. A QC 2 phone can't charge faster than it is designed to, no matter the charger.
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@schwartz.matthew.e The Note 5 uses Quick Charge 2.0. Here's Qualcomm's docu that lists it https://www.qualcomm.com/documents/quick-charge-device-list

Choetech 5 Coil Dual Fast Wireless Charger

I just received Choetech's new 5-Coil dual wireless charger to review. I just got it today, so I don't have a full review. But so far it appears to be very nice quality, and promises to fast charge (up to 10W) two devices at once. I'll test it with my Note 9 and Note 8 for a few days then leave a review here.
It can be purchased from Amazon for $53 (which is about half the price of Samsung's charger) at this link:
CHOETECH Dual Wireless Charger, 5 Coils Double Qi Fast Wireless Charging Pad Compatible with iPhone X/XS/XS Max/XR/8/8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus/S8/S8 Plus, Note 9 (QC 3.0 Adapter Included) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KRZ9127/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eaAiCb6B7N5JJ
But, Choetech let me know tonight they are hosting a giveaway with MacRumors, so you can win one of the chargers! Follow this link:
https://www.macrumors.com/2018/12/21/macrumors-giveaway-choetech-wireless-charger-2/
Mods, if this isn't allowed, please delete. Disclaimer: I do NOT work for Choetech or represent them in any way. I just was blessed with the opportunity to test a couple of their products for free, and wanted to help them out by posting a link to their contest.

Thank you for your feedback. The cortical wood grain one has been available on our global store: https://www.ichoetech.com/products/choetech-powerdual-five-coil-casual-wireless-charger
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I'll add mine here, don't mean to high Jack the thread or anything.
I just received mine after being out of town for a few weeks so it was a pleasant surprise.
1. I am very happy with the design and build quality or the charging pad. It is lite but feels solid and centered. The soft touch pad of the top of it helps to keep devices from moving around or slipping off. I do wish it was a bit wider though as I sometimes find myself trying to align my Note 8 and 9 in the sweet spot.
2. Making sure you have the right power brick hooked up to it provides dual fast charging. I just use my Samsung official charge block that came with my Note 9 and it works just fine.
3. Really love that you can use any USB C cable instead of a dedicated charger for the unit. You can also use any charge block you want, but if it isn't a fast charge block with 2a or higher, it'll charge at regular speed for both devices.
I don't have any gripes about this product besides the size of the pad. So 4 out of 5 stars from me. As far as the price goes, I think $50 is appropriate considering how much the Samsung official one costs $100 or more depending on where you buy it.
This ones a yes from me.??
Disclaimer stuff...
Choetech sent me a sample unit to test and give my opinion on. And no, the fact that it was a sample didn't skew my opinion on the charger.