So for the sake of full disclosure, prior to becoming a CHOE Tech product reviewer, I was already an owner of 2 of their products. The Qi Wireless Charging pad (Model T513) and the High power 6-port USB power adapter (Model C0041Q) which has 2 QC ports. Both are excellent products especially the hub. I find it invaluable. I have a number of devices but most often use a Motorola Nexus 6 for reviews.
CHOE Tech offered me a few different products. I chose to look at their new Qi Charger (Model T517) http://www.choetech.com/Circle-Qi-Wireless-Charger-with-Lightning-Sensor/ and their Foldable 19W Dual-Port Solar Charger with Auto Detect Technology (Model SC001) http://www.choetech.com/choetech-fordable-19w-dual-port-solar-panel-charger/. The Qi charger can be had on Amazon for $17.99 (list $30) and to review, I was given a code that knocked it down to a penny. The Solar panel lists for $100 and can be had on Amazon for $54.99. The code for a reviewer made this 50% off and cost me $27.49
First up the Qi Charger Model T517. Since I already had the other Model T513, I had something decent to compare it with. The new T517 is round, comes in a couple of colors, is approximately 3.5 inches in diameter, has a rubber foot and a rubber rim on top to keep your devices from sliding. Both the rubber foot and rim work well. [[ASIN:B013AB620C Wireless Charger with Smart Lighting Sensor - CHOE Circle Qi Wireless Charging Pad for Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+/S6/S6 Edge, Nexus 4/5/6,Nokia Lumia 950xl and Lumia 950 and All Qi-Enabled Devices]]Small and light enough to take traveling.
The lighting is a subtle blue even at full brightness and with the lighting sensor that automatically adjusts based on the room conditions, makes it even better. Excellent for those that want the charger on a night table.
Charging. The normal recommendation with all Qi chargers is to charge them without a case. I prefer to use a case, and also prefer NOT to remove it. As such, I did some testing with and without the case. The case I have is a thin TPU case the Ringke Fusion from Rearth. I also used the app Ampere as a way to measure the output.
First, with all Qi chargers, finding the "sweet" spot is very important and also sometimes a real pain. Since the T517 is on the smaller side, I found matching the sweet spot to my NX6 a bit finicky. Once I had the right general area it took some wiggling to get the best output. Once I found the sweet spot on the phone, I also played with rotating the NX6 on the charger. In doing that I could also find the best spot on both devices. Doing that took some time and even so, was touchy at best.
Without the Ringke case, after finding the sweet spots, I could get Ampere up toward 700mA on the T517. With the case on I could get into the low 600mA area on the T517. I compared that to my T513 Qi charger. On the T513 without the case, I could get a little over 600mA consistently. With the case on, I stayed within the high 500's and hit 600 on occasion. Because the T513 is a more rectangular shape, finding the sweet spot every time is a ton easier.
Overall, I would recommend the new T517 but might suggest looking into the T518 since it has a higher output and should provide for higher output thus faster charging.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013AB620C
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The N5/N7 introduced magnetic catches for Qi charging and I love the feature when used with chargers like the Air Dock. I note that the N6 is supposed to offer Qi, but the curved back suggests it might have a problem fitting into existing N5/N7 chargers. Has anyone seen any mention of the new Nexus devices retaining the magnetic catch for Qi charging?
luma said:
The N5/N7 introduced magnetic catches for Qi charging and I love the feature when used with chargers like the Air Dock. I note that the N6 is supposed to offer Qi, but the curved back suggests it might have a problem fitting into existing N5/N7 chargers. Has anyone seen any mention of the new Nexus devices retaining the magnetic catch for Qi charging?
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I am also interested to know the same.
Yeah. I am wondering if I need to make a new dock for it.
Source: https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_6_64GB_Cloud_White?id=nexus_6_white_64gb
Battery⁴
3220mAh
Qi wireless charging
Standby time (Ambient Display on ): up to 250 hours
Standby time (Ambient Display off): up to 330 hours
Internet use time (Wi-Fi): up to 9.5 hours
Internet use time (LTE): up to 10 hours
Talk time: up to 24 hours
Video playback: up to 10 hours
Cheetohz said:
Source: https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_6_64GB_Cloud_White?id=nexus_6_white_64gb
Battery⁴
3220mAh
Qi wireless charging
Standby time (Ambient Display on ): up to 250 hours
Standby time (Ambient Display off): up to 330 hours
Internet use time (Wi-Fi): up to 9.5 hours
Internet use time (LTE): up to 10 hours
Talk time: up to 24 hours
Video playback: up to 10 hours
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that doesn't tell us anything new
I held off buying the NeXus charger for this reason. Have note 3 Qi which curves, but may not be big enough for N6
Cheetohz said:
Source: https://play.google.com/store/devices/details/Nexus_6_64GB_Cloud_White?id=nexus_6_white_64gb
Battery⁴
3220mAh
Qi wireless charging
Standby time (Ambient Display on ): up to 250 hours
Standby time (Ambient Display off): up to 330 hours
Internet use time (Wi-Fi): up to 9.5 hours
Internet use time (LTE): up to 10 hours
Talk time: up to 24 hours
Video playback: up to 10 hours
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Let's read the question and not just topics, okey?
I honestly don't think there will be a problem. If it's magnetic it will stick where the charging area is. If you look at the design of the phone, and have ever held the Moto X 2014, the phone still lays down on a flat spot. It just happens to set near the dimple area. The entire back doesn't touch the surface when you set it on its back, but a good portion does, well big enough for the typical contact patch of most Qi chargers. On another note, I find the Qi charger they came out with for the N5 to be TERRIBLE. It looks really sweet but it is very fickle how you set a device, especially if it has a case on it. It was nigh impossible to align my N7 on it. I actually have a much easier time using the Nexus Qi charging puck they sold with the Nexus 4, even with the N7. The combination between surface friction, and the magnets in the device make it a cinch and I don't have to be as precise.
On a side note, what's another 2A+ Qi charger out there that has a decent contact patch?
You are probably better off getting a Tylt Vu or Itien A6 with three coils and a lip to sit it against if you need a case that can rest the phone at an angle. With the curved back, I don't see how a magnetic charger would hold the phone well enough.
Google now lists support for the Nexus 6 in the Nexus Charger documentation.
Device Placement
"Nexus 6: 2.5 inches (64mm) from the bottom of the device"
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6073618?hl=en
amaddux said:
Google now lists support for the Nexus 6 in the Nexus Charger documentation.
Device Placement
"Nexus 6: 2.5 inches (64mm) from the bottom of the device"
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6073618?hl=en
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Android police:
"I can't comment on how well the device sticks to the pad's magnets, only that magnets do seem to grab specifically around the Nexus logo"
The reviewer seems to hint that the N6 has indeed magnets...
rubi76 said:
Android police:
"I can't comment on how well the device sticks to the pad's magnets, only that magnets do seem to grab specifically around the Nexus logo"
The reviewer seems to hint that the N6 has indeed magnets...
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I have an open ticket with Google Play to find the answer. If they figure it out I will post the answer here.
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Jayrod1980 said:
I honestly don't think there will be a problem. If it's magnetic it will stick where the charging area is. If you look at the design of the phone, and have ever held the Moto X 2014, the phone still lays down on a flat spot. It just happens to set near the dimple area. The entire back doesn't touch the surface when you set it on its back, but a good portion does, well big enough for the typical contact patch of most Qi chargers. On another note, I find the Qi charger they came out with for the N5 to be TERRIBLE. It looks really sweet but it is very fickle how you set a device, especially if it has a case on it. It was nigh impossible to align my N7 on it. I actually have a much easier time using the Nexus Qi charging puck they sold with the Nexus 4, even with the N7. The combination between surface friction, and the magnets in the device make it a cinch and I don't have to be as precise.
On a side note, what's another 2A+ Qi charger out there that has a decent contact patch?
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Qi is currently limited to 1A even if you use a 3A power supply
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amaddux said:
Google now lists support for the Nexus 6 in the Nexus Charger documentation.
Device Placement
"Nexus 6: 2.5 inches (64mm) from the bottom of the device"
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6073618?hl=en
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What's the output on the official charger 1A?
Pilz said:
Qi is currently limited to 1A even if you use a 3A power supply
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What's the output on the official charger 1A?
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Qi actually CAN do more than 1A via the latest standard, via the Medium power profile. It's not intended for phones, though, it's for things like laptops and tablets. There aren't any medium profile devices on the certification list yet, and even if there were a charger that supports it, the phone would need to be set up for it as well. The Nexus 6 is a low power certified device, so if you set it on a medium power charger it would still only work at 1A.
Marques Brownlee couldn't get his Nexus 6 to charge on last year's Nexus qi charger. He talks about it at 11:00 into his review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoAPTdvgAJg
warrenbert said:
Marques Brownlee couldn't get his Nexus 6 to charge on last year's Nexus qi charger. He talks about it at 11:00 into his review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoAPTdvgAJg
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well, the document @amaddux linked says that the Nexus 6 should be placed on the charger 2.5" from the bottom of the phone.... and judging by his video, it seemed like he was targeting more around the middle of the phone. Then again... this also doesn't really give me much hope for the idea of magnets, since if he was in the ballpark, i'm sure we'd have seen some sign in that video of it wanting to gravitate towards a certain area.
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well, the document @amaddux linked says that the Nexus 6 should be placed on the charger 2.5" from the bottom of the phone.... and judging by his video, it seemed like he was targeting more around the middle of the phone. Then again... this also doesn't really give me much hope for the idea of magnets, since if he was in the ballpark, i'm sure we'd have seen some sign in that video of it wanting to gravitate towards a certain area.
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I would say that 2.5" from either end of a 6.27" phone would be close enough to the center and definitely in the ballpark. I am hoping that the battery life is adequate to safely cruise through a busy day without the need to charge until I get home. Then the extra money for a wireless charger wouldn't be justified as far as I am concerned.
N6 vs. AirDock 1.0
I just got a Nexus 6 last week and today tried to put it on my AirDock (as the OP has one). The device definitely does have magnets in it as I can feel them grab when I get close to the AirDock, but the curved back means you don't get perfect contact against the AirDock. I have my AirDock mounted on my desk at work so I can use my phone as a desk clock (had been using the N5 for quite a while) with Desk Clock Plus. While the N6 sits on the AirDock the way I have it set up, I wouldn't trust it to hold it in a moving bouncing vehicle as designed.
NOTE: There is a new AirDock 2.0 available now that offers a special curved surface specifically for the N6. Only problem is it's $99 (gasp). I'm thinking about driving over there (the creator of the AirDock lives in my home town) and talking to him about potential refits for us original AirDock backers.
(I tried to link to the airdockplus page that talks about the N6, but apparently I haven't got enough posts to be able to include links. I only post when I have something to say, but apparently volume of posting is the limiting factor.)
Responding to my own thread here with an update. I'm still rockin the N5 as I just don't have a compelling reason to upgrade. I bought the AirDock back in June of last year. In October it stopped working, so they shipped me a replacement. Just last week, that replacement stopped working (in a different way), and now they are offering a small discount off the obnoxiously priced Air Dock 2.0.
The quality of these things just doesn't match the price tag. I'm at a failure rate of > 2 per year, at this pace it's going to cost me more in chargers than I paid for the phone.
There are not any magnets in the nexus 6. There are iron or steel areas around the Qi coil in a square. 2 top, 2 bottom with it centered around the "e" at roughly 1 inch from center. Strangely the internal coil is centered at the bottom of the "u" , closest to the "x" . Imagine that the leg of the "u" is the horizontal cross hair of a scope.
I use Scosche mounts and ones that I have made. I use 2 strontium magnets stacked with 2 layers of regular clear package tape between them. (this is much stronger) Then I just wrap it with 10 mil tape each side leaving a tab to help pull it off. Works great on gym equipment so that I don't need a stupid, scratchy arm band holder. Under my TPU case I use a 3/4 knockout from a steel electric box and add 3M double sided tape. I place the plate up towards the top as high as possible covering the "M".
YES, it is thicker than the thin plates but the smaller high mass steel holds better and it is flat. The nexus 6 is so big already I don't notice a couple millimeters.
Now to the real subject: Qi charging. This works with the single coil plates. I am working on adding a sturdy magnet to the top of mine to grip the 3/4 knockout slug. BTW I filed the slug down to be more flat and loose the sharp edges. It doesn't get hot. With the Elite kernel and fast charge enabled it seems to charge at about 70-50% as well as the USB, typically about 0.8a. Perfect for normal keep it topped off charge.
I have butchered a few chargers. This is what I finally intend to do with a magnet added to the top. http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/mod-official-nexus-charger
Looking for a good car mount with wireless charging that will work with the nexus 6 any recommendations?
I'd recommend not using one. Wireless charging will be way to slow on the n6.
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I'd recommend not using one. Wireless charging will be way to slow on the n6.
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used the square stock wireless charger with my n5, stuck a clip to the back of it and just relied on the magnets to hold it. Didn't wiggle at all, never fell off, was perfect, wish I could rig the same thing with the N6, but I don't think the magnets will be near strong enough.
A qi charge is going to charge at 1a at most, for he N5 that was more than enough to cover full brightness, gps, and streaming over bluetooth, and still providing enough to charge the battery. I IMAGINE if you could somehow hook it up like that, it would provide enough of a charge to the N6 as well, at worst I think you'd not lose charge. JMHO though.
So if you not recommending the wireless charge on it then do the sell a fast charge adapter for the car? Really the main thing is a good car dock. I figured the wireless charge would just be a plus.
I've been using the Airdock with my Nexus 5 for a while now and I absolute LOVE it. It uses magnets to hold the N5 in place, and I'm hoping the N6 also has these magnets. It also has a special surface that is supposed to hold certain phones without magnets, depending on the material of the back of the phone.
Also as far as the speed of charging, it works well enough to slowly charge my N5 with the screen always on in my car and with GPS running (at a minimum, it keeps it from losing charge). This is all I need in my car. On those certain occasions where you really want a faster charge, I just plug it in.
Let us know if it works with N6. Can you have a slim case on the phone an the magnet still works?
Got my N6 today. Unfortunately it doesn't work with the AirDock, as it doesn't stay on it. Looks like the N6 doesn't have any magnets. Very disappointing.
nyijedi said:
Got my N6 today. Unfortunately it doesn't work with the AirDock, as it doesn't stay on it. Looks like the N6 doesn't have any magnets. Very disappointing.
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I've read the magnets are near the bottom of the phone. Can you double check?
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I've read the magnets are near the bottom of the phone. Can you double check?
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I just ran a magnet all over the back of the N6. There is indeed some type of magnetic pull in the bottom corner, however, it is EXTREMELY weak. I'm guessing it's there to maybe help nudge the phone into the correct position when laying flat on a (future official?) qi charger, but it is absolutely not enough to hold it onto the AirDock. By way of comparison, the magnetic pull with the magnet is much stronger, and over a much greater area, on the N5.
Also, the N6 is a lot heavier than the N5. Add the curved back into the equation, and these 3 factors pretty much guarantee the phone won't work with the AirDock. Believe me, I tried to get it to stick on the AirDock today, and there's no way it's happening.
iOttie Qi charger works. You've got to find the sweet spot to have it grasp the side, without hitting the volume buttons, and still getting the charging coils aligned. Not super difficult - just takes a second to align. I expect this to be irrelevant once I get a case which keeps the buttons recessed.
-bZj
Anyone who's using a QI car dock have any input on charging / maintaining charge with screen always on, brightness up, streaming music, maps, etc.
I'm just curious if the iOttie or any other wireless chargers can avoid LOSING charge with the N6 when under "heavy" use.
One problem I find is you can't keep the screen on when wirelessly charging once the battery is at 100%. The phone stops charging so the screen goes off. Very annoying hopefully someone can find a fix.
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One problem I find is you can't keep the screen on when wirelessly charging once the battery is at 100%. The phone stops charging so the screen goes off. Very annoying hopefully someone can find a fix.
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The "Stay Awake" option in the Developer Options should be what you're looking for.
No that doesn't work when the phone is fully charged because the N6 doesn't have trickle mode it actually shuts off charging. Thus the screen shuts off.
My Homebrew Wireless Car Charging Solution
I made my own wireless car charger by grafting a PowerBot charging puck onto a Ram Large X-Grip. I simply used double-faced tape to attach the PowerBot to the X-Grip. I started this with my Nexus 5 in a Spigen Neo-Hybrid case and it works just as well with my N6 inside a Diztronic Slim TPU case.
Here's the charger:
http://www.amazon.com/PowerBot®-PB1...687&sr=8-1&keywords=powerbot+wireless+charger
And here's the X-Grip:
http://www.amazon.com/Ram-Mount-Uni...TF8&qid=1416714725&sr=8-4&keywords=ram+x-grip
You'll need a way to attach the X-Grip to your vehicle. Ram-Mount's website has countless ways to do this.
Here's Ram's website:
http://www.rammount.com/
I used a Mirror-Mate(TM):
http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/MirrorMount/tabid/2538/Default.aspx
And paired it with a Long Arm (don't use the shorter ones; the phone will hit the rear-view mirror in portrait orientation):
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...65077045066045050048049085045067/Default.aspx
I can leave the PowerBot plugged into my cigarette lighter all the time (standard mini-USB cable and 12V-USB adapter) and it's easy to mount or remove the phone, just squeeze the arms of the X-Grip together and out it comes (this takes two hands or the phone will fall). This works great for calls, navigation, or as a dash-cam. Ram makes suction cups for those who want to mount directly to the windshield but I highly recommend the Mirror-Mate(TM).
Not cheap, total cost about $70 plus shipping.
EDIT: I just saw this in another thread and I'm going to replace my PowerBot with this Anker:
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ultra-S...Qi-Enabled/dp/B00HIZ3ZI4/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t
Right now the 4 rubber grippers are flush with the front of the phone, which makes it a bit finicky to mount securely. The Anker charging pad is about 1/8" thinner than the PowerBot, which will accommodate the thickness of the phone perfectly with about 1/8" of overlap between the 4 grippers and the bezel of the N6. Putting the N6 in the X-Grip without the charger in-between leaves the 4 grippers protruding above the bezel about 3/8" which means they can get in the way if I'm trying to use the touchscreen near them.
See my posts in this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2910978
[Q] Car mount similar to iOttie?
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toyfreak said:
I made my own wireless car charger by grafting a PowerBot charging puck onto a Ram Large X-Grip. I simply used double-faced tape to attach the PowerBot to the X-Grip. I started this with my Nexus 5 in a Spigen Neo-Hybrid case and it works just as well with my N6 inside a Diztronic Slim TPU case.
Here's the charger:
http://www.amazon.com/PowerBot®-PB1...687&sr=8-1&keywords=powerbot+wireless+charger
And here's the X-Grip:
http://www.amazon.com/Ram-Mount-Uni...TF8&qid=1416714725&sr=8-4&keywords=ram+x-grip
You'll need a way to attach the X-Grip to your vehicle. Ram-Mount's website has countless ways to do this.
Here's Ram's website:
http://www.rammount.com/
I used a Mirror-Mate(TM):
http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/MirrorMount/tabid/2538/Default.aspx
And paired it with a Long Arm (don't use the shorter ones; the phone will hit the rear-view mirror in portrait orientation):
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...65077045066045050048049085045067/Default.aspx
I can leave the PowerBot plugged into my cigarette lighter all the time (standard mini-USB cable and 12V-USB adapter) and it's easy to mount or remove the phone, just squeeze the arms of the X-Grip together and out it comes (this takes two hands or the phone will fall). This works great for calls, navigation, or as a dash-cam. Ram makes suction cups for those who want to mount directly to the windshield but I highly recommend the Mirror-Mate(TM).
Not cheap, total cost about $70 plus shipping.
EDIT: I just saw this in another thread and I'm going to replace my PowerBot with this Anker:
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ultra-S...Qi-Enabled/dp/B00HIZ3ZI4/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t
Right now the 4 rubber grippers are flush with the front of the phone, which makes it a bit finicky to mount securely. The Anker charging pad is about 1/8" thinner than the PowerBot, which will accommodate the thickness of the phone perfectly with about 1/8" of overlap between the 4 grippers and the bezel of the N6. Putting the N6 in the X-Grip without the charger in-between leaves the 4 grippers protruding above the bezel about 3/8" which means they can get in the way if I'm trying to use the touchscreen near them.
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Did you use super glue or something to attach the Qi charger to the Xgrip?
Also, how long is the USB cable provided by Anker?
picked this up on sale for my nexus 6 w/ spigen ultra hybrid
https://slickdeals.net/f/7565384-au...s-smartphone-charger-qi-for-9-99-frys-com?v=1
nexus 6 is a bit wide for it, but the handles flex enough to let it go in; wireless charging, went up 1% from ride home from frys with gps navigation on w/ screen halfway
Momotani-Hitoshi said:
Did you use super glue or something to attach the Qi charger to the Xgrip?
Also, how long is the USB cable provided by Anker?
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I used double-faced mounting tape between the X-Grip and charger. The cable is 1m long.
What did you use to bond the qi charger to the ram mount?
Hi guys! I've been eyeing a wireless charger for a while now. I have the D855 which includes Qi wireless charging capabilities
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Last time I purchases a generic charger for the Note 2 it got really hot for my liking.
I've had an eye for this one... Aukey N12:
http://www.aukey.com/product/wireless-charger-n12
Unfortunately I can only find this one on eBay Australia:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171730898638&alt=web
But it's $80+ down to $6.99 which is concerning.
So are there better alternatives (I assume there are heaps)?
Thanks!! [emoji4]
Will wireless chargers charge through some/all cases or covers?
It would be a pain to have to keep removing a cover (for example gel or plastic one) to be able to charge, espeically for those that are a really tight fit.
The Nokia wireless charges work flawlessly
The Nokia one is great but hard to find cheap.
Try the WCD-100 which is from LG and you can get it from Ebay for under $40-50. It works perfectly with the LG G3 (with a case). You just need to make sure you have a 1.5Amp USB charger as the WCD-100 doesn't come with a wall plug, just the USB cable.
I have several wireless chargers, the ones I like best are the Itian desktop charger and the Ikea Desk lamp charger. I have the Itian at work and the Ikea on my nightstand next to my bed. I need to put some clear rubber "feet" on the Ikea charger for easier alignment, and maybe find a way to add the charger for my G Watch R, but both work well. I should also add a disclaimer that I have only used the Ikea charger with the LG quick circle case, bit the Itian worked with the thinner cases, not so much with the leather book case (plastic and leather between the phone and charger)
@Aid777
It really depends on how thick it is. I reckon <4-5mm will be able to. I hope to get one soon and I'll let you know when I do.
Hey guys!
Thought I would post a review for this Qi wireless car charger since I didn't see much info about it and help those in deciding one for their car.
I have been using this Qi wireless car charger for about 4 months. The weather here is summer now so the car interior does get super hot, and so far this charger has been working like a champ in the heat.
The charger comes with a bunch of accessories which include:
-Vent adapter holder
-Traditional suction cup stand holder for dashboards
-Micro Usb cable
-Usb car chager (1 input)
-Sticky pads for wire management
I used the suction cup on my dash since my vents in my car are not ideal for my setup. The Qi charger is made hard sturdy black plastic and the section where you place your phone is made of a softer grippy rubber that holds the Nexus 6 very well. There is button on the back that release the two arm clamps. The Nexus 6 being a big of a device I thought it would be a tight fit, but I am happy to report that there is plenty of space. I have a Caseology Case and still a bit of extra room on the dock. So for those with thicker cases than mine can still fit, but in terms of it charging through a thicker case is something I do not have to test, but for those familiar with my case which I will put a link on the bottom of this post, my phone charges perfectly fine with it. Also the Qi charging unit in this has a 3 coil system so placement is not an issue and wireless charging is maximized and efficient as possible. There is a LED light on the bottom that indicates if it idle or charging, Green means idle and Blue means charging. The cradle of the charger is very sturdy and holds the Nexus with ease, have not had it drop my phone (yet) and hopefully stays that way. I use the charger everyday for the past 4 months and yet to encounter an issue, remember I am using it 95 degree weather for the past 4 months and it has not died on me yet. Once winter comes I will update on how it handles the cold, hopefully like a champ as it does in the summer! I attached some pictures for everyone to have a better look at it. Overall I am very happy with this charger and highly recommended!
Any questions about this product let me know and I will try my best to answer and help!
Amazon Links:
Qi wireless charger:
http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Wire...id=1440909770&sr=8-1&keywords=ravpower+qi+car
Case:
http://www.amazon.com/Caseology®-Me...=1440911291&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+6+caseology
Thanks!
Look.like so good.
Can you try in front window and let us know how it works? When I get my phone it's going to be a window mount and since I'll have to use an OTG adapter for long distance that means I'll have to use wireless charging.
thunderstruck! said:
Can you try in front window and let us know how it works? When I get my phone it's going to be a window mount and since I'll have to use an OTG adapter for long distance that means I'll have to use wireless charging.
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If you mean having the suction cup on the windows then yes it works even better cause the surface on the glass gives it an even better grip.
So for the sake of full disclosure, prior to becoming a CHOE Tech product reviewer, I was already an owner of 2 of their products. The Qi Wireless Charging pad (Model T513) and the High power 6-port USB power adapter (Model C0041Q) which has 2 QC ports. Both are excellent products especially the hub. I find it invaluable I have a number of devices but most often use a Motorola Nexus 6 for reviews.
CHOE Tech offered me a few different products. I chose to look at their new Qi Charger (Model T517) http://www.choetech.com/Circle-Qi-Wireless-Charger-with-Lightning-Sensor/ and their Foldable 19W Dual-Port Solar Charger with Auto Detect Technology (Model SC001) http://www.choetech.com/choetech-fordable-19w-dual-port-solar-panel-charger/. The Qi charger can be had on Amazon for $17.99 (list $30) and to review, I was given a code that knocked it down to a penny. The Solar panel lists for $100 and can be had on Amazon for $54.99. The code for a reviewer made this 50% off and cost me $27.49
Now, for the Foldable 19W Solar Charger. I live in Southern California so its always clear and very bright. The test was done on November 14th at noon, so after the time change. As with any solar device, the overall strength of the sun combined with the proper angle will result in the best charging output.
I laid the solar charger out flat on a table, and could get Ampere to register in the high 600mA area consistently, making it pretty comparable to a Qi charger. I then started playing with the angle to the sun. Depending on angles I could get Ampere to register into the 800's. Then I positioned the solar charger such that it caught the sun, as well as the reflection of the sun in my glass table. That sent Ampere over 1000mA.
The charger has plenty of loops in order to connect it to a backpack or whatever else. All you need is a small carabiner or piece of rope to hang it on. The charger also has a pocket where the two USB ports are located as well as the one provided USB cable. The unit folds up nicely and it all stays together with a magnetic enclosure. It is definitely easy enough to take with you on any trip.
While I havent used this much yet, but I certainly can tell that I already love it. Lightweight and powerful enough to get the job done in a pinch. Will be taking this with me on an upcoming trip to Mexico....just in case
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TEQJEC6