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CES 2021: Satechi Launches 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand

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Satechi today announced the launch of the Aluminum 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand, which is designed to work with the magnets inside Apple's iPhone 12 lineup.

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Though the charging stand includes magnets, it is not MagSafe and it is limited to charging an iPhone at 7.5W rather than the 15W that's available with official MagSafe chargers.

The Aluminum 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand has an upright charger that works with an iPhone 12, and a 5W Qi charging spot at the base that is compatible with AirPods or AirPods Pro. Because it requires a magnetic connection for a device to stay upright, the Aluminum 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand is not compatible with earlier iPhone models.

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The stand features an adjustable ball mount that allows the attached iPhone to be moved and titled into a variety of viewing angles, and an iPhone can be attached either in landscape or portrait mode. Satechi says that there's non-slip padding at the bottom of the charger to keep it secure on a table or desk, and it features LED lights to indicate when devices are charging.

The Aluminum 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand can be pre-ordered from the Satechi website for $59.99, and through February 15, customers can get a 20 percent discount using the code MAGNETIC at checkout.

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The tilt function with landscape or portrait is a slick design, the base is the only design problem, if it were flat to allow for AirPods or a watch that would have been much more useful. as soon as the AirPods case is redesigned even slightly its already a legacy product. It looks like an overall good product and some interesting things coming for Satechi, though I have never used their products before. anyone with good experiences from this brand?
 
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Seems like a much better deal than the almost exactly same looking 150 dollar Belkin one.
 
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Pitaka creates really nice cases that have MagSafe like magnets within; MagEZ Case
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MagEZ Case for iPhone SE 2020

Features Made from long-lasting, high-quality aramid fiber, used in aerospace design. Embedded with metal strips making it compatible with MagEZ Products such as MagEZ Juice, MagEZ Mount Qi and MagEZ Bar. Wireless charging friendly. Thin (0.85mm) and lightweight (12g). 3D texture improves grip...
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MagSafe better not become like the iPad smart connector did and have only Logitech and one or two other third parties support it. So frustrating there’s so many accessories that don’t use the full MagSafe spec and are just making circular magnet charging pads.
 
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dz5b609 said:
Seems like a much better deal than the almost exactly same looking 150 dollar Belkin one.
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The Belkin 3-1 charges 3 devices, has MagSafe speed for the iPhone, comes with a 40w power adapter, and the base is heavy enough where you can remove the iPhone without needing to hold down the base with the other hand (can't do that with this model).
 
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MagSafe better not become like the iPad smart connector did and have only Logitech and one or two other third parties support it. So frustrating there’s so many accessories that don’t use the full MagSafe spec and are just making circular magnet charging pads.
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I think it won’t go that way, since magnets are cheap. MagSafe certification gives 15w, even if they skimp on it we still get magnetic accessories.
for a premium brand though, a bit sad
 
useless for ip12 in regular case. I wish these companies would stop with the suspended magnet stands.
 
All these wireless chargers (magsafe or not) are interesting, but the ip12 has a wireless charging issue that Apple still hasn't fixed.

iPhone 12 Pro Max not wirelessly charging - Apple Community

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iPhone 12 pro won’t wirelessly charge - Apple Community

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iPhone 12 not charging wirelessly

Okay so here we go. I thought that it would be easier to create a thread since i have not seen anyone else with the same issue. From the title you can see that my 12 will not charge wirelessly using a Qi charger that i have been using with my old 11 pro max. Apple support say that there is...
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iPhone 12 wireless charging problem – fix on the way - 9to5Mac

Apple support says that the company is working on a fix for the iPhone 12 wireless charging problem experienced by a number of owners ...
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don’t think they can fix it, if magnets cause metal detection to trip on chargers.
 
Wow, MagSafe really is the equivalent of the “MFi cable” standard, with presumably licensing costs to match. Apple know where the money is.
 
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The styling is good but this device needs a charger for the watch too. Or at least make a 3 in 1 with the same design. The watch charger can go behind.
 
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Even with magsafe, why are many chargers going with a hang-in-air style? Easier to fit different sizes of phones? Thin cases are only ones out there these days?
 
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