Yeah, and at the moment, it's a choice I don't particularly care about. And I am not saying this because the iphone doesn't support it, but because I don't see how it offers any benefit to my daily routine at all.
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Are you in favour of wireless charging?
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Yeah, and at the moment, it's a choice I don't particularly care about. And I am not saying this because the iphone doesn't support it, but because I don't see how it offers any benefit to my daily routine at all.
Wired charging is faster than wireless, that isn't in dispute. Wireless charging is simply a convenience for those times when a quick charge is not needed. Like when sitting at work or at night next to the bed.
And no wireless chargers don't effect other electronics and if you are worried about a very tiny amount of electricity to charge a phone, then use solar cells and a converter/battery. Free electricity that can be had anywhere.
Right, I hear ya. Just saying, if that's the technology you ultimately want, why would you not be for the technology today that has the best chance of eventually getting us there?
Know what I'm saying?
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So, what's the best / most affordable charging mat, anyway?
Just asking in preparation as a potential, soon-to-be Nexus 5 owner.
No mat needed. All you need is a single Qi charger, which is less than 30 bucks on Amazon. I now have several types and all work with my Nexi devices.
This is one of the better ones that is big enough for the Nex7, but I find perfect size for the Nexus4 and Note 2.
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Charger-Google-Nexus-Optimus/dp/B00DY50GIE/ref=cm_sw_em_r_dp1_fr5tsb1EYDYHY_tt
And here is a pic I just took of it with my Nex4 on it on my nightstand. Pic taken with the Nex7, that's why it is grainy. Just gives you an idea of size.
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Nice. I will save this. Thanks.
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Wheres the choice of "it doesnt matter to me"?
Just doesnt and i wouldnt pay over $20 to have a wireless charger. Takes no effort to plug it in and i can still use it while plugged in. If it needs to be charged it has to stay on the matt and i cant pick it up so i see no real benefit for it. Ive used my phone often watching video clips or whatever while plugged in because the battery was low.
Just doesnt and i wouldnt pay over $20 to have a wireless charger. Takes no effort to plug it in and i can still use it while plugged in. If it needs to be charged it has to stay on the matt and i cant pick it up so i see no real benefit for it. Ive used my phone often watching video clips or whatever while plugged in because the battery was low.
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That's why wireless chargers should be like the Nexus Orb, so that it can sort of be tilted:
Yep. This is the point I made earlier. I want a wireless charging solution that can still be used at the same time. Like the official nexus orb pictured above.
I hear ya.
What would be great is if you could buy certain wireless mats that come with one or two USB ports so that when in need, you can plug in your USB cable for such specific circumstances of desired use whilst charging with cable. And when not needed, unplug cable, put away, and boom, you're back to fancy wireless charging for your more general usage.
Choices. Choices for all!
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Maybe there'll be a Nexus Orb "2" announced at this year's event, too.
I hear ya.
What would be great is if you could buy certain wireless mats that come with one or two USB ports so that when in need, you can plug in your USB cable for such specific circumstances of desired use whilst charging with cable. And when not needed, unplug cable, put away, and boom, you're back to fancy wireless charging for your more general usage.
Choices. Choices for all!
Already exists. Someone mentioned this before. a 6000mA battery housed in a wireless Qi charger. Has an additional micro usb port for normal charging and wireless for the rest of the time. Made by Lugalake, seen here:
http://www.amazon.com/UPGRADED-LuguLake-6000mAh-Qi-Inductive/dp/B00CY4SG10/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380952209&sr=8-1&keywords=lugulake
It's on the pricier side though at $60. About the same as the Orb.
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That's part of the beauty of adding features that you don't necessarily have to partake in. Those that want to, can.
I've said before: Subjectively, people lose nothing when a feature that can be turned on/off is added. Objectively, though, the phone/OS gains.
I've said before: Subjectively, people lose nothing when a feature that can be turned on/off is added. Objectively, though, the phone/OS gains.
I picked up a pair of these Nokia plates from AT&T for about $20/each a couple of weeks ago and they work great with the Nexus 7.
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Starbucks has been testing wireless charging mats in their cafes, makes the idea more viable when restaurants embed these into table.
However there are still competing standards at play and until iOS chooses one I doubt you'll see widespread adoption in the USA. Businesses seem to cater far more to Apple customers than Android, largely because of perceived (with some evidence to make it real) demographic values.
However there are still competing standards at play and until iOS chooses one I doubt you'll see widespread adoption in the USA. Businesses seem to cater far more to Apple customers than Android, largely because of perceived (with some evidence to make it real) demographic values.
The great thing is that this one is truly wireless. Once it's charged you don't have to be near a plug at all to use it unlike most of the other wireless charging mats.
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Aren't they kind of small? Does the N7 sort of teeter on it?
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This is, in part, why Apple's slow game hurts people more than they know.
A little size perspective. The plate isn't huge but it offers a larger surface area than Google's charging orb and is flat across the top. Sure, if you push on any edge it'll wobble a little but it's definitely plenty stable, in either portrait or landscape.
I'll also picked up one of their upright versions. Works fine with the Nexus 7 as well, though only in landscape orientation--charging coil in the tablet must be too high. I'll likely use this one with my Nexus phone.
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That's actually larger than I thought it would be. Very nice. I will save that info, too. Thanks.
I predict there's no reason it wouldn't work with the N5, also...
No reason it wouldn't, both use Qi standard. Worked just fine with the Nexus 4 as well--brought mine into an AT&T shop last winter and tested it.
I'm all for it. It's a pita to connect the mini usb power cable, why they wouldn't change this to something like the lightning adapter is beyond me. You have to make sure the mini usb is in the right direction, the lightning adapter it doesn't matter.
It's probably not a big deal to many, but for me when I'm half asleep and in the dark trying to get that mini usb cable in the phone is a pain and I end up being wide awake after fiddling with it. If I could just literally drop my phone onto a pad I'd sleep soundly.
It's probably not a big deal to many, but for me when I'm half asleep and in the dark trying to get that mini usb cable in the phone is a pain and I end up being wide awake after fiddling with it. If I could just literally drop my phone onto a pad I'd sleep soundly.
Such an inconvience
Ive never had a problem even if im falling asleep with it unplugged but thats me.
I think we can all agree that laying something on a pad is easier and more convenient than grabbing the chord, making sure it's facing the right way, and plugging it in.
Although it is not that hard to do those three steps, it is still harder than laying it on a pad.
Although it is not that hard to do those three steps, it is still harder than laying it on a pad.
It is for me except for when I mount my phone in my car. What I would like is for the car mount be equipped with wireless charging. That way, once I mount my phone in my car mount, it will automatically start charging. I find it a little inconvenient to mount my phone and then plug the car charger into the phone. The car mount is the only place where I really want wireless charging.