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Nov 13, 2014, 10:20 am

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Thank you, both. I have the T-Mobile version with only two pins. I do not normally keep my phone in a case, so a replacement back or sticker would be best for me.

Nov 24, 2014, 7:56 am

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http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-3-Coi...5838679&sr=8-4

Same style of charger is available for $32 with Prime shipping on Amazon. My favorite style charger for use on a nightstand.

This one is back in stock and Prime-eligible.

Unfortunately, one of the ones in this style purchased off eBay died after almost two months' use. I bought this as a temporary replacement, as the eBay seller is being difficult.

Nov 24, 2014, 8:45 am

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http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-3-Coi...5838679&sr=8-4

Same style of charger is available for $32 with Prime shipping on Amazon. My favorite style charger for use on a nightstand.

I now have six qi chargers at home, and one at work. I think I'm done shopping now.

Now to convince more manufacturers to produce qi-compatible phones...

I ordered that one - and it sucks. Very slow charging, despite its claim of 3 coils. Also, regular disconnects on my G3.

Nov 24, 2014, 12:33 pm

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I ordered that one - and it sucks. Very slow charging, despite its claim of 3 coils. Also, regular disconnects on my G3.

Phooey.

Nov 27, 2014, 7:44 pm

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Powerbot PB1020. $14. Just got mine and I love it. Very small for travel, and plugs into USB port. You would just need a USB to AC wall charger adapter.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F6SPYJS/

Nov 27, 2014, 10:16 pm

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Tylt Vu is back to $35 using code CYBER2014

http://www.tylt.com/vu/

Dec 1, 2014, 12:52 pm

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Now to convince more manufacturers to produce qi-compatible phones...

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I ordered that one - and it sucks. Very slow charging, despite its claim of 3 coils. Also, regular disconnects on my G3.

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Phooey.

Naturally, it's exactly the same one purchased through eBay (including packaging). They work very well with my Samsung devices (and Nexus 7 tablets). Sorry to hear it doesn't work well with the G3.

Dec 4, 2014, 9:27 am

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The problem with hockey puck-style qi chargers is that they are very finicky with tablets (in my experience). The new one being offered by Qi-Infinity looks promising as a travel charger. Hopefully the price will drop. I would be interested at $35, not $45.

http://www.qi-infinity.com/product/q...id-mini-htc-d/

Dec 8, 2014, 2:11 pm

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http://www.droid-life.com/2014/12/08...on-be-a-thing/

I'm already pretty satisfied with how quickly my existing chargers charge my phones and tablets.

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Wow that awesome products

Mar 21, 2015, 7:14 pm

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I use this one and have been very pleased with it:

http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower%C2%AE...r+with+battery

Has its own internal battery. Makes it even more convenient in my opinion.

I have this one for myself and the non-battery version for Mrs. pa3lsvt. Both work with my Nexus 5 & 7 as well as her Nexus 5. The USB charging output makes it a universal battery as well as a Qi battery.

(For reference, the branded Nexus charger only works with my phone's case - my 7 and her 5 have thicker cases.)

Mar 21, 2015, 10:13 pm

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I think I may buy a qi power bank to use on the golf course. Phone and power bank go together into a cup holder. Then I simply take it out when I need yardage.

Aug 5, 2015, 8:22 am

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I think I may buy a qi power bank to use on the golf course. Phone and power bank go together into a cup holder. Then I simply take it out when I need yardage.

I was able to snag