Any phone stands that would work with the n5 and the nexus charger? - Nexus 5 Accessories

I'm not as handy as some in the forums...but I can glue things together. Any phone stands out there that would work nicely with the n5 charger and the nexus?
I've a case on so I can't rely on the chargers magnets unfortunately, so I need proper stand
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I'm not 100% sure what you're asking here, but get one of these and call it a day.
http://www.tylt.com/vu/

_MetalHead_ said:
I'm not 100% sure what you're asking here, but get one of these and call it a day.
http://www.tylt.com/vu/
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I'm assuming he wants to make his own type of DIY stand.
Do you have the Tylt? I'm interested in it.

dinggus said:
I'm assuming he wants to make his own type of DIY stand.
Do you have the Tylt? I'm interested in it.
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Yep, it's sitting right next to me. Wonderful charger. I use it for my N7 and my N5.

_MetalHead_ said:
Yep, it's sitting right next to me. Wonderful charger. I use it for my N7 and my N5.
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Very pricey, I want it. I'll have to see catch it at a deal.

The Tylt definitely is a looker, but I can't justify spending that much on a charger.
I just want something around $15 - $25 that outputs higher than 1A... I want to at least attempt to come close to the max Qi for the Nexus 5.
The cheap $15 one I have right now is 1A max output (so less of course) and I'd say it charges a little over half as fast as the stock charger.
I don't want to spend higher than that for essentially a glorified usb cable.

Missed out on the tylt deal (also already have the nexus) so I couldnt get one. So trying the diy route

Yeah I'm with you guys, they definitely charge a premium for it. I missed out on the sale too but bought it anyway and I'm glad I did. It's really one of the most convenient accessories if not THE most convenient accessory I've ever bought for a phone/tablet and it's that convenience you pay for. I wish it was cheaper, but still think it's worth the asking price.
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_MetalHead_ said:
Yeah I'm with you guys, they definitely charge a premium for it. I missed out on the sale too but bought it anyway and I'm glad I did. It's really one of the most convenient accessories if not THE most convenient accessory I've ever bought for a phone/tablet and it's that convenience you pay for. I wish it was cheaper, but still think it's worth the asking price.
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I read a post on here a few minutes ago about staying away from wireless chargers because they damage the battery. How true is this?

dinggus said:
I read a post on here a few minutes ago about staying away from wireless chargers because they damage the battery. How true is this?
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Don't really see how, and I have no issues with either of my devices. I would think if wireless chargers damaged the battery, then phone manufacturers wouldn't add that feature. Do you mind linking that post?

_MetalHead_ said:
Don't really see how, and I have no issues with either of my devices. I would think if wireless chargers damaged the battery, then phone manufacturers wouldn't add that feature. Do you mind linking that post?
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Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583508
Article that was posted by a user: http://gizmodo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-smartphone-battery-the-right-w-513217256

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Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583508
Article that was posted by a user: http://gizmodo.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-smartphone-battery-the-right-w-513217256
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Ahhh the heat thing. Yeah, that *can* degrade the performance of a battery over an extended period of time, but I don't see that being a major concern. Your phone gets warmer during gaming sessions or just browsing the web than it does when on a wireless charger so the argument can be made that it's worse for the battery to actually use the phone than to charge it wirelessly. That said, at least in my experience, my TYLT charger doesn't make my N5 or N7 warm at all. And my N5 is on it all the time. Bottom line- use your phone the way you want to, you're going to be upgrading long before your battery dies anyway.

Slightly OT, but does it matter if you plug in your Qi charger into a USB 2.0 port on a computer, or do you need to use a USB 3.0?
I know that the mAh of USB 2.0 is something like only 500mAh, but I believe it still supplies the same 5V as USB 3.0 would. Would a Qi charger go by the 5V input, or would is use the 500mAh max draw rendering the charge time absolutely horrendous?
I don't really know how it works too well. I have my Qi charger plugged into a USB port on my power bar for my night stand. But I'd like to have 2 more, 1 for my desk (hooked to my desktop computer) and another for my notebook.

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LG Wireless charger $24.99

I bought 3 a couple weeks ago. Works with my new N7. Definitely a good deal. http://www.icemonkey.com/nokia-dt-9...-enabled-smartphones-choice-of-2-colors-black
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that's a Nkia dt-900 and it works with N7 2013
swest6602 said:
I bought 3 a couple weeks ago. Works with my new N7. Definitely a good deal. http://www.icemonkey.com/nokia-dt-9...-enabled-smartphones-choice-of-2-colors-black
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Thanks I'll order this one over the Samsung, since I wanted black. The reviews on Amazon are good.
Even better deal because it comes with the power supply and cable... :thumbup:
I agree. This is a much better deal than the Samsung qi charger.
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swest6602 said:
I bought 3 a couple weeks ago. Works with my new N7. Definitely a good deal. http://www.icemonkey.com/nokia-dt-9...-enabled-smartphones-choice-of-2-colors-black
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Bummer, sold out. Someone else mentioned somewhere that those Nokia ones frequently go on sale for that price. Is that true?
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Brenex said:
Bummer, sold out. Someone else mentioned somewhere that those Nokia ones frequently go on sale for that price. Is that true?
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I've seen them for around this price at least once every month for the past 3 months.
You can still get it from dailysteals on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nokia-DT-90...Qi-Wireless-Enabled-Smartphones-/310704043726
Thanks !
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What's the size of this? Pictures make it look tiny which is why I picked up the Samsung plus it was posted first.
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player911 said:
What's the size of this? Pictures make it look tiny which is why I picked up the Samsung plus it was posted first.
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It is slightly smaller than the galaxy s 3. Also, this is a refurb, not a new item. Would have picked (another) one up otherwise
Can get these for $20
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Qi...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item4611001866
Sorry I'm not familiar with USB power differences. How do these wireless chargers compare to the relatively weak charger the N7.2 came with? Faster, slower?
KevinZero said:
Sorry I'm not familiar with USB power differences. How do these wireless chargers compare to the relatively weak charger the N7.2 came with? Faster, slower?
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On average it will be slower, espically considering the amp outage. Though there is some strong evidence to support slow charging is better for the battery, which makes the battery's life a little bit longer. The biggest plus about wireless chargers is the fact that you avoid using the USB on the device itself. Just placing the device on the pad is easier and quicker instead of fiddling around with the USB. The best reason why people want it, or at least for me, is the fact that you avoid damaging the USB port.
I used to repair phones for Sprint. Some devices were worse on average than others, but USB port separation was common and often could not be fixed. Using wireless charging you avoid that risk all together.
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On average it will be slower, espically considering the amp outage. Though there is some strong evidence to support slow charging is better for the battery, which makes the battery's life a little bit longer. The biggest plus about wireless chargers is the fact that you avoid using the USB on the device itself. Just placing the device on the pad is easier and quicker instead of fiddling around with the USB. The best reason why people want it, or at least for me, is the fact that you avoid damaging the USB port.
I used to repair phones for Sprint. Some devices were worse on average than others, but USB port separation was common and often could not be fixed. Using wireless charging you avoid that risk all together.
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Yeah USB wear would be my main reason for considering a wireless. However I think the tradeoff of even slower charging might be too much for me. Thank you for the info.
I dont know much about wireless charging, but does having a case affect the ability to do wireless charging?
KevinZero said:
Yeah USB wear would be my main reason for considering a wireless. However I think the tradeoff of even slower charging might be too much for me. Thank you for the info.
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I slow charge my devices overnight. They will last a great deal longer then a fast charge throughout the day. All of the other chargers in my house, car, work are fast chargers for a quick pickup.
Fast charges are misleading though. On a very heavy usage day, when my phone battery is destroyed I'll charge it on my 40 min commute home on the fast charge. When I'm home, it will read 80% or something... but it will be almost dead in a few hours. On a slow charge I can fall go 16 hours and have 50% battery left. Big difference.
I personally use iPhone USB Wall Chargers. They put out very low power and takes forever to charge, but big difference after a few days of conditioning.
ProTip:
Hotels always have an AWESOME stash of Lost and Found chargers, adapters, mice, etc. Next time you are in a hotel, tell them you lost your charger and if they have a lost and found box you can find one. Most of the time they'll plead for you to take all that you need. I have found batteries, laptop charger replacements, tons of USB/microUSB cables, and tons of USB Wall and Car chargers.
How does this compare to the Samsung Qi charger?
Has anyone gotten shipping details or any sort of confirmation from icemonkey?
Mine showed up today.
Works fine, even through the ASUS Travel Case, but has to be perfectly centered. No margin for error...

Wireless Charging

Hello all,
Does anyone have this wireless charger -> http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-Wireless-Power-Charger-Lumia920/dp/B00E9MUNWU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Just want to know how it works with the Nexus 5. It is at a pretty good price and decently rated as a 4 starred device on Amazon.
I have not tried that one but I bought this one recently and have excellent results. It charges with a case on so not bad at all for $10 total shipped with prime account. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FALFNQA/ref=mp_s_a_1_50?qid=1383963766&sr=8-50&pi=SX200
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AT&T was running a deal a few days ago where you get 25% off if you buy 3 accessories. I bought 3 of the Nokia wireless chargers for around $60. Might check and see if they still have that deal going.
I use this one (broke it down and mounted in my car dock) with my N7 LTE ... Charges faster (measuring amps) than wired connections. Just grabbed one for my N5.
http://www.amazon.com/UPGRADED-Wire...TF8&qid=1383969529&sr=8-1&keywords=qi+charger
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I use this one (broke it down and mounted in my car dock) with my N7 LTE ... Charges faster (measuring amps) than wired connections. Just grabbed one for my N5.
http://www.amazon.com/UPGRADED-Wire...TF8&qid=1383969529&sr=8-1&keywords=qi+charger
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Any chance you could post pictures of that? I'm kinda tempted to buy a cheapy Qi charger and try to rig it up to my iMagnet dash mount somehow... but i'm not sure exactly how big the whole setup is and if it would be do-able.
Amazon.com: Nokia DT-900 Wireless Charging Plate - Retail Packaging - Black
I use the Nokia DT-900 it works great. Check out my photos and review here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517469
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Any chance you could post pictures of that? I'm kinda tempted to buy a cheapy Qi charger and try to rig it up to my iMagnet dash mount somehow... but i'm not sure exactly how big the whole setup is and if it would be do-able.
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sure thing.... I've been meaning to take some pictures of it anyway... it's amazing what you can do with a little bit of foam double sided sticky tape. Keep in mind this is for an N7 tablet so it has a bit bigger footprint than a phone car mount.
With that said, I hope someone (like google) does a QI car charger mount. I'm already missing my gnex pogo mount.
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sure thing.... I've been meaning to take some pictures of it anyway... it's amazing what you can do with a little bit of foam double sided sticky tape. Keep in mind this is for an N7 tablet so it has a bit bigger footprint than a phone car mount.
With that said, I hope someone (like google) does a QI car charger mount. I'm already missing my gnex pogo mount.
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I'd be interested in those pics as well when you post em
Synman said:
sure thing.... I've been meaning to take some pictures of it anyway... it's amazing what you can do with a little bit of foam double sided sticky tape. Keep in mind this is for an N7 tablet so it has a bit bigger footprint than a phone car mount.
With that said, I hope someone (like google) does a QI car charger mount. I'm already missing my gnex pogo mount.
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I know. More concerned about how exactly these things are usually configured prior to being slapped in a nice square plastic case to be plopped on a desk/dresser/etc... to see if doing what i'm thinking about is even possible. If they come small enough, i might be able to get it to work. If not, i might still be able to rig something up somehow.
Yes, though I didn't use it, this one seems really cheap. But for me, a reasonable priced product means quality to me. I would highly recommend this one, "RAVPower Qi-Enabled Wireless Charger". It's really light and a great gadget to charge my lumia 920 in a wireless way. They're also compatible with many models. You can check it here from its amazon page, simply search RavPower wireless charger.
Hindo2 said:
Yes, though I didn't use it, this one seems really cheap. But for me, a reasonable priced product means quality to me. I would highly recommend this one, "RAVPower Qi-Enabled Wireless Charger". It's really light and a great gadget to charge my lumia 920 in a wireless way. They're also compatible with many models. You can check it here from its amazon page, simply search RavPower wireless charger.
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That's kind of what I thought until I read an article online the other day that talked about how most Qi chargers are made in China for less than $2. After reading that I told my self I am not paying over $20 for a Qi charger and found one for $10 shipped on Amazon. Its been awesome and I can't find any flaws with it.
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Monk4Life said:
I have not tried that one but I bought this one recently and have excellent results. It charges with a case on so not bad at all for $10 total shipped with prime account. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FALFNQA/ref=mp_s_a_1_50?qid=1383963766&sr=8-50&pi=SX200
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Ah I would buy that, but it is currently unavailable.....
I am not in a rush anyways... I will wait till it comes back in stock and buy 2-3.
Re $2 ... It shows once you open one up.
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thanks for the review
Sam_BDS said:
Hello all,
Does anyone have this wireless charger -> http://www.amazon.com/Lerway-Wireless-Power-Charger-Lumia920/dp/B00E9MUNWU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Just want to know how it works with the Nexus 5. It is at a pretty good price and decently rated as a 4 starred device on Amazon.
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I bought this one- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DOW1RD0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Works great with my Spigen Slim Armor case on and charges at 1.5A as opposed to the fastest micro usb charger & cable I could try which topped out at 1.2A.
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I bought this one- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DOW1RD0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Works great with my Spigen Slim Armor case on and charges at 1.5A as opposed to the fastest micro usb charger & cable I could try which topped out at 1.2A.
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The specs say 1a right? How is it charging higher for you? And how long is it taking for you to go 0 to 100 on charge?
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crazyguns said:
The specs say 1a right? How is it charging higher for you? And how long is it taking for you to go 0 to 100 on charge?
-Nexus 5 32gb
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-Yeah, I didn't notice the 1A detail when I bought it, but that is kinda funny. I know it's using 1.5A because I hooked it up to my Kill-a-watt and that's what it was reading- 7.5W, 5V, 1.5A. So that is kind of odd, but cool.
-I haven't tested it from 0-100, but from 2%-80%, it took right at 1hr, 15 minutes.
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-Yeah, I didn't notice the 1A detail when I bought it, but that is kinda funny. I know it's using 1.5A because I hooked it up to my Kill-a-watt and that's what it was reading- 7.5W, 5V, 1.5A. So that is kind of odd, but cool.
-I haven't tested it from 0-100, but from 2%-80%, it took right at 1hr, 15 minutes.
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Woah! So the whole charge time is definitely under 2 hours! That's awesome. Thanks man I'll probably order it!
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crazyguns said:
Woah! So the whole charge time is definitely under 2 hours! That's awesome. Thanks man I'll probably order it!
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Yeah, the thing is awesome! Especially for the price. Crazy how much these have improved in 1 year. When the Nexus 4 came out, they were all 500mAh and like $50.
grndc2gsr said:
Amazon.com: Nokia DT-900 Wireless Charging Plate - Retail Packaging - Black
I use the Nokia DT-900 it works great. Check out my photos and review here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517469
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AT&T had this on sale for $24.99, picked mine up there in store.

Cheapest Wireless Charger for Nexus 5

Heres a Video review i have found
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLpHkX5XM7s
heres the product link (ebay)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271266032045?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Edit: just got it works as expected and it's like a slim hockey puck and it really grips onto the back of my case and the device naked!
Oh and that Muchbuy logo made me create a little meme for it
It outputs 1A to the device like it should during AC Charging and it just looks badass
I made a youtube video myself on this charger (excuse the newbieness dont expect anything Android Authority like)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btaGzZobEoc
Why not get the "Nokia" DT-900 for $24.50 w/ free shipping?
it was $12~ a week ago.
raffstyle said:
Why not get the "Nokia" DT-900 for $24.50 w/ free shipping?
it was $12~ a week ago.
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didn't see it but this is good enough
Hey I have the same charger. Can you try this for me.
Get a battery lower than 90%. Turn on Maps and set it to navigate somewhere. Put brightness at half and play music (at any volume). Can you watch your temperatures and see if you end up pushing 45C which implies "overheat" and therefore you won't charge?
Grabbed a generic one from eBay for 12 bucks been using for a month now its real big and does an excellent job.
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Guys
For £30 get this ... ebay item 360785478847
Charge at night like wireless charging pad. Day rime take the unit and charge without wires wirelessly as it has a backup battery in it 8000 mah. I love it and use it all the time. Highly recommend it. Be aware it is chineese not european.
Looks like this one...
MuchBuy Black Wireless Mini Charging Pad Mat Qi-enabled Standard Ch... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESUC36M/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_2jgVsb09MQ9MN
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darkamikaze said:
Hey I have the same charger. Can you try this for me.
Get a battery lower than 90%. Turn on Maps and set it to navigate somewhere. Put brightness at half and play music (at any volume). Can you watch your temperatures and see if you end up pushing 45C which implies "overheat" and therefore you won't charge?
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I don't see why would you be using your phone while wireless charging. using your phone while charging kills the battery R.I.P my AT&T HTC One X, but ill try it once it arrives.
This is the one I'm currently using. Just a generic Qi charger off ebay. Has the same 5V 1A output as pretty much all other Qi chargers.
Works pretty good, no complaints.
I also just saw that it's even cheaper now than when I ordered it before. just ordered 2 more.
It's currently $11.42 with free shipping. (Choose Black Charging Pad or White Charging Pad from the drop down list).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless-Charger-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-i9300-S4-i9500-Charging-Pad-Receiver-/121176056602?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&var=&hash=item1c36a7e31a
I also just ordered this one for my desk.
Pretty cheap as well. $14.83 with free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless-Charger-Charge-Pad-A-for-Nexus4-5-HTC-8X-Lumia920-820-Note2-3-S3-4-/271329239542?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item3f2c7ba1f6
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I don't see why would you be using your phone while wireless charging. using your phone while charging kills the battery R.I.P my AT&T HTC One X, but ill try it once it arrives.
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Well I want it for my car but if it'll over heat and not charge then that's no fun ):
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The Nokia one was through AT&T. The bad thing is uses a barrel plug for power, which makes it a bad choice for travel. It is also bowled out, so the phones don't sit flat, which is kind of stupid.
Most will all work the same. The only difference between the cheaper models compared to the more expensive ones are the features. More expensive ones typically have multiple coils inside to allow multiple positions and ease of use. Cheaper ones typically only have 1 which means you have to sit it in the "sweet spot" vs just plopping your device down.
Some Qi chargers also have different methods for keeping the charge topped off. Some just reach 100% and turn off, so your phone starts consuming batter at 4am = 75% remaining when you wake up. Others will stop, start, stop, start, stop, start... which is ok... unless it has lights and beeps every time it starts/stops. Some describe it as a beeping musical/lightshow at 5am. Most should reach 100% and begin to trickle charge to keep it up.
So know what you're buying and make sure if you buy a cheap model/off brand, you can repurpose it or return/exchange if it doesn't work to your expectations. I've moved my cheaper ones into my home/work offices and I have a good Samsung model by my bedside.
player911 said:
The Nokia one was through AT&T. The bad thing is uses a barrel plug for power, which makes it a bad choice for travel. It is also bowled out, so the phones don't sit flat, which is kind of stupid.
Most will all work the same. The only difference between the cheaper models compared to the more expensive ones are the features. More expensive ones typically have multiple coils inside to allow multiple positions and ease of use. Cheaper ones typically only have 1 which means you have to sit it in the "sweet spot" vs just plopping your device down.
Some Qi chargers also have different methods for keeping the charge topped off. Some just reach 100% and turn off, so your phone starts consuming batter at 4am = 75% remaining when you wake up. Others will stop, start, stop, start, stop, start... which is ok... unless it has lights and beeps every time it starts/stops. Some describe it as a beeping musical/lightshow at 5am. Most should reach 100% and begin to trickle charge to keep it up.
So know what you're buying and make sure if you buy a cheap model/off brand, you can repurpose it or return/exchange if it doesn't work to your expectations. I've moved my cheaper ones into my home/work offices and I have a good Samsung model by my bedside.
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Yeah, no worries on the flat charger I have. It only makes 1 initial beep when connected and that's it. Actually, I'm not sure if it's the charger or the phone that makes the beep haha. When it reaches 100% there's no extra sounds. It also keeps the phone topped off. So when I wake up in the morning it's fully charged, and cool to the touch.
here is what I got off of DX.com and it works perfectly
http://dx.com/p/wpc-qi-standard-wir...0-lg-nexus-4-samsung-i9300-i9500-white-231982
getting the charger i ordered today ill let you guys know how it goes. :good:
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getting the charger i ordered today ill let you guys know how it goes. :good:
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Nice. It should work just fine.
raffstyle said:
Why not get the "Nokia" DT-900 for $24.50 w/ free shipping?
it was $12~ a week ago.
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It's not even worth it at $12. Even being from Nokia, it only has a 750mA output current, so the charge time is going to be super slow. The one the OP posted has 1A output. The generic ones I posted are much cheaper and have 1A output.
I just received it today and it works like it should and it seems like charging is faster with the wireless chargers and the USB with the AC adapter
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I just received it today and it works like it should and it seems like charging is faster with the wireless chargers and the USB with the AC adapter
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Awesome. Looks pretty cool. Have you tried this with any cases on? Like a thin tpu/hybrid case? Thanks
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mmmmBACON said:
This is the one I'm currently using. Just a generic Qi charger off ebay. Has the same 5V 1A output as pretty much all other Qi chargers.
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Figured I'd give that one a shot myself after seeing your post. Can't go wrong with a basic model that does the job well eh, especially at that price.
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Awesome. Looks pretty cool. Have you tried this with any cases on? Like a thin tpu/hybrid case? Thanks
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I have a caseology leather case and it works just fine
i also have the Cruzerlite spi-force the one with the kick stand it does seem to work also
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I just received it today and it works like it should and it seems like charging is faster with the wireless chargers and the USB with the AC adapter
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Yes it will charge faster from an AC adapter (if the amps are enough to fully power the charger) compared to USB into a computer. If you use a PC/Mac USB port there generally is not enough current to allow the charger to operate at full speed. If you have a charger that is 5V/1.5A Input make sure you have a USB adapter that provides at least the same output. If you have an adapter that provides higher (ex: 5V/2A) that is fine as too as the charger will only draw what it needs.
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Figured I'd give that one a shot myself after seeing your post. Can't go wrong with a basic model that does the job well eh, especially at that price.
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Exactly! It's functional and gets the job done nicely. And under $12, you can't go wrong.

Anybody use any of these Qi portable power banks?

I'm looking to by a something as the title suggests. I am looking into 3 on Amazon that look good for the price.
First: MOCREO(TM) 10000mAh High Capacity Portable Power Bank http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FRDNLD8/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1J7O7Q2KLU8CQ
Second: Anker 6000mAh High-Capacity Qi-Enabled
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EST8MRM/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ
Third: LuguLake 6000mAh Qi - Enabled Inductive Wireless Charger Charging Pad
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CY4SG10/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AOHIKKIFQW3GG
If any of you guys used any of these, what is your experience with it? Also if you could provide info on whether or not the Nexus 5 will stick on there until a certain angle or will it slip right off even if you move the charger around. Asking this because i'll be using it in the car also.
Thanks
I have the Lugulake one. It's good, works well, charges the phone in a very similar time to the wall charger and has a decent grip on the phone, not sure how good it'd be in car tho. But.... I also want one of these which I'll be ordering soon for the car -
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261296610776
Or maybe -
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=360808392822
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I have two Lugulakes and they work great. Just to say the unit never gets hot nor does the phone. Good portable device.
wyrman said:
I have two Lugulakes and they work great. Just to say the unit never gets hot nor does the phone. Good portable device.
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can u share some pics of it and the link from where u got it.....
Jimmy2u said:
can u share some pics of it and the link from where u got it.....
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http://www.amazon.ca/LuguLake-6000m...=UTF8&qid=1389127445&sr=8-1&keywords=lugulake
I also have the Lugulake and I'm quite happy with it.
I think both of those devices are available on Amazon and for under $50. I'm thinking of getting the first one. Vent mount and I can use my SGS3 with it.
Ben36 said:
I have the Lugulake one. It's good, works well, charges the phone in a very similar time to the wall charger and has a decent grip on the phone, not sure how good it'd be in car tho. But.... I also want one of these which I'll be ordering soon for the car -
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261296610776
Or maybe -
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=360808392822
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I have one I got on ebay that is 10,000mah and looks identical to the first link. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/141047804367) It cost $37 (looks like the price dropped a little since) and so far I'm very happy with it, though I've only used it a bit when traveling. It does take a while to charge since 10,000mah on a 1A charger is 10hrs. I haven't really carefully tested its functionality though. I wonder if its current discharge limit is lower than it says, though, since I noticed when I had my n5 plugged into it the 2.1A port and under heavy use (games) the phone battery didnt charge, it only discharged slower... I'll have to test more.

Lugaluke Alternative

Just came across this on Kickstarter and depending on how efficient it is I may jump on it. What do you guys think about this little Qi enabled powerbank?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ration-portable-wireless-charger?ref=category
AliLaPointe said:
Just came across this on Kickstarter and depending on how efficient it is I may jump on it. What do you guys think about this little Qi enabled powerbank?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ration-portable-wireless-charger?ref=category
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NVM googled what lugaluke meant lol
AliLaPointe said:
Just came across this on Kickstarter and depending on how efficient it is I may jump on it. What do you guys think about this little Qi enabled powerbank?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ration-portable-wireless-charger?ref=category
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It seems pretty decent. If they start selling any of these babies on Amazon, I'd probably jump on board due to not having a wireless charger for my devices yet. Nice find!
Just got word from the creators and they are claiming 70% efficiency.
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So it's just a nice looking, average efficiency, poor battery, overpriced qi power bank?
Znamir81 said:
So it's just a nice looking, average efficiency, poor battery, overpriced qi power bank?
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Couldn't write it any better than you did.
What stop anyone from getting a cheap USB power pack and plugging a cheap Qi charger on it? Having a < $20 Qi charger at home, I couldn't recommend paying much more for one. It just work brilliantly and it's cheap as f***.
I just can't seem to see the point of such a device.
Yeah it's neat and nice looking (for some), but it's such a waste of energy (wall power --> battery --> wireless charge --> phone battery) that you'd be better of plugging a USB power pack directly on your phone if in an emergency.
I could see myself using such a device since I got a rubber plug in my micro USB port, but still, that's mostly me being lazy not wanting to use a cable.
That's only my opinion, it might be the next best thing on the market, what do I know
Any thoughts on a super slim qi charger I could attach to a power bank? Thinking about taking your advice and making my own.
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