Recommend a Qi charger
Dec 11, 2017, 6:47 am
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Dec 11, 2017, 1:07 pm
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any problems with Qi charging an older Nexus 6 ?
the charging plug does not go all the way in as of yesterday so I cannot charge it ......GRRRRR
the back of the phone has a "factory" bump in it , will that be a problem that its not 100% flat ?
Hoping the Qi charger will let me use the Nexus 6 again......
thanks for your ideas
the charging plug does not go all the way in as of yesterday so I cannot charge it ......GRRRRR
the back of the phone has a "factory" bump in it , will that be a problem that its not 100% flat ?
Hoping the Qi charger will let me use the Nexus 6 again......
thanks for your ideas
Dec 12, 2017, 6:45 am
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any problems with Qi charging an older Nexus 6 ?
the charging plug does not go all the way in as of yesterday so I cannot charge it ......GRRRRR
the back of the phone has a "factory" bump in it , will that be a problem that its not 100% flat ?
Hoping the Qi charger will let me use the Nexus 6 again......
thanks for your ideas
the charging plug does not go all the way in as of yesterday so I cannot charge it ......GRRRRR
the back of the phone has a "factory" bump in it , will that be a problem that its not 100% flat ?
Hoping the Qi charger will let me use the Nexus 6 again......
thanks for your ideas
Have you tried a new cord? I found mine to chew up usb cords like crazy. A new one always worked for a while, though.
Dec 13, 2017, 8:13 pm
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Assuming we're talking about the same thing, this thing is awesome. Not the fastest charge you'll ever get, but lasts me 2-3 days. http://amzn.to/2Bk6Wmi
Dec 14, 2017, 4:59 pm
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Assuming we're talking about the same thing, this thing is awesome. Not the fastest charge you'll ever get, but lasts me 2-3 days. http://amzn.to/2Bk6Wmi
Nov 20, 2018, 9:00 pm
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Costco has a pair for $35 starting next week until New Years. Are these any good?
https://www.costco.com/Ubio-Labs-10W...100425275.html
Am wondering if it's worth getting one of the Apple-certified ones the Apple Store sells instead...
https://www.costco.com/Ubio-Labs-10W...100425275.html
Am wondering if it's worth getting one of the Apple-certified ones the Apple Store sells instead...
Jun 11, 2019, 3:59 pm
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My 3-year-old Itian qi charging stands are starting to fail. I did a search for qi charging stands that use USB-C, and I found this one...
It's very sturdy and heavy, and it works as expected. If I had to complain, it's a bit high off the ground, so I can't really put it under my monitor at work. First world problems.
They had a 30% off coupon which made it almost $16, but the current $18-ish price is also a decent deal.
It's very sturdy and heavy, and it works as expected. If I had to complain, it's a bit high off the ground, so I can't really put it under my monitor at work. First world problems.
They had a 30% off coupon which made it almost $16, but the current $18-ish price is also a decent deal.
Jun 14, 2019, 7:28 pm
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My 3-year-old Itian qi charging stands are starting to fail. I did a search for qi charging stands that use USB-C, and I found this one...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's very sturdy and heavy, and it works as expected. If I had to complain, it's a bit high off the ground, so I can't really put it under my monitor at work. First world problems.
They had a 30% off coupon which made it almost $16, but the current $18-ish price is also a decent deal.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's very sturdy and heavy, and it works as expected. If I had to complain, it's a bit high off the ground, so I can't really put it under my monitor at work. First world problems.
They had a 30% off coupon which made it almost $16, but the current $18-ish price is also a decent deal.
Jun 17, 2019, 11:09 am
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I have three of these Ankers at home/work and they work flawlessly - about as low to the ground as you get, so they might fit under your monitor.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DBXZZN3/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DBXZZN3/
I just discovered that I can kind of slide the bottom of my new stand under my keyboard. First world problem disaster averted.
Oct 27, 2020, 5:34 pm
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Anyone have any updated recommendations? I am especially interested in units well-suited for travel. Bonus points for USB C input.
Oct 27, 2020, 7:54 pm
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there was a company doing something like canceled apple airpower, did it happen and did it work ?
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Oct 29, 2020, 9:03 am
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I don't understand why people still buy flat wireless chargers. The perk of wireless charging is that the phone can be at a good viewing angle and still charge.
Oct 30, 2020, 1:27 pm
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There are so many varieties out there now. Just do a search on Amazon for "apple watch charging stand" or "3 in 1 apple wireless charger".
I don't understand why people still buy flat wireless chargers. The perk of wireless charging is that the phone can be at a good viewing angle and still charge.
I don't understand why people still buy flat wireless chargers. The perk of wireless charging is that the phone can be at a good viewing angle and still charge.
Oct 30, 2020, 5:39 pm
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That, to me, is one of the least important benefits. And some of my flat chargers are positioned so that I have a fine viewing angle. But I suspect people buy flat chargers for compactness (especially when traveling) and cost. Another concern with angled chargers is whether the coils will properly align with future phones.