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wba1990

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Oct 1, 2015
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So I will be collecting my 8 Plus on Friday, and would be good to use 1 of Fast or Wireless charging from day 1

What products would people recommend? I don't mind if Wireless charging isn't fast charging as well, but bonus if it was. I've seen various products recommended by people, and know what I'm like that I'll just splash £100 in Apple Store and buy it all off them - but is there a better and cheaper way than this?

I'm in the UK too so ideally looking for UK products
 
Wireless charging is a convenience. It is for times when you want your phone to be charging but don't want a cord connected because you'll be picking it up a lot. Also nice for when you are at a coffee shop that has the chargers.

Fast charging is awesome. You plug it in and get a ton of battery life quickly. If you only purchased items for one then I'd go with fast charging over wireless charging.

Both are nice for different things. I'd go with Apple products. They cost more but are less likely to be crap.
 
If you want to check out wireless charging check out the products that Ikea sells. They have a whole range of wireless charging solutions, from individual pads (even pads for multiple devices) to lamps and desks with integrated pads. They even sell kits to build wireless pads into existing tables.

May be worth to check out.

Edit: they are all 5w chargers so they won’t be quick.
 
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