Not so. You missed out ergonomics.
if you were to have a mat occupy a bedside table and the ability to lay your multiple apple products on it without a heap of cables will actually look and operate better for such a task for example.
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Logitech Unveils 'POWERED' Wireless Charging Stand for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, Designed in Collaboration With Apple
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Not so. You missed out ergonomics.
if you were to have a mat occupy a bedside table and the ability to lay your multiple apple products on it without a heap of cables will actually look and operate better for such a task for example.
It’s a nice design, has a clever landscape viewing option, and takes up less desk space than flat charging mats. I’m still going to wait until Apple comes out with their charging thingy before diving into this market, but this is definitely an interesting option.
The picture shows an iPhone with silicone case so I guess it does, maybe it will need to be a special Logitech case to better transfer the electricity.
Wow, I completely forgot about the legendary AirPower charging mat until I read the last sentence of the article.
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Wirelessly sending electric power through the air isn’t a good idea for your health I guess.
Wireless charging is only useful for me at the bedroom. No speed is needed, and easy to pick up. Other than this, I don’t find it useful given the slow charging speed and that it heats up the phone.
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Wirelessly sending electric power through the air isn’t a good idea for your health I guess.
Wireless charging is only useful for me at the bedroom. No speed is needed, and easy to pick up. Other than this, I don’t find it useful given the slow charging speed and that it heats up the phone.
I noticed that too.
The press release says $69.99 but the link takes you to the pre-order page for $79.99 (and stays at $79.99 even when added to the cart).
So which is it, Logitech? $69 or $79?
Expensive for what it is at $69, but outrageous at $79.
Dropping an iPhone into a wireless cradle is significantly less finicky than trying to align the lightning connector. Makes it much easier to grab your phone, check something, and put it back.
Why does it need to be fast charging when most use these at bedside for overnight charging? I have the USB-C to Lightning when I want a quick top off, but wireless charging is great overnight, and eliminates cable wearing over time while making it easy to grab and go in the morning.
This has been answered earlier.
But it got me thinking. Old Apple (pre-Jobs return) spun out companies to do products they didn't want to do under their own name. Examples: General Magic , AlphaSmart/Intelligent Peripheral Devices, etc.
Now, the Logitech Crayon. Is that just licensing some Apple technology to do something similar?
I love Logitech. They have the best marketing department.
Don't have to worry about supply and demand studies.
Just charge $69 for every product they release.
But, sir, it only costs $10 to make.
You're Fired!
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I have the Samsung wireless quick charge stand. It charges in portrait and landscape.
Guess what I paid for it? $25.
Don't have to worry about supply and demand studies.
Just charge $69 for every product they release.
But, sir, it only costs $10 to make.
You're Fired!
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I have the Samsung wireless quick charge stand. It charges in portrait and landscape.
Guess what I paid for it? $25.
Price difference in this category is usually driven by the materials and branding.
While both yours and the Logitech brand charger likely do the identical thing, to believe that they're also identical in quality might be a huge stretch.
Convenience does not equal laziness. What the hell does a wireless charging mat have to do with laziness and obesity? It is nice to just set my phone down on the nightstand and have it charge. In the morning it is nice to not have to reach over with both hands to unplug it. I managed to do it the "old fashioned" way for years, but this is more convenient.
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As it turns out, when Apple makes products they tend to sell which makes them money. That is why they want to manufacture them.
1) Apple hasn’t changed its plans; the release is planned before or in December, contrary to the rumor you cite. 2) Since Logitech hasn’t released a 3 device charging mat, why would this product have any effect whatsoever on Apple’s plans for AirPower? That makes no sense. 3) According to the press release, this is a Logitech/Apple design. Your headline is not accurate.
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Just the fact that you eliminate the act of plugging and unplugging a cable is well worth it. If you have ever worked on electronics you know that the solder joints (if it has any and not a plug) on the port that a user plugs into and unplugs from is a weak point and prone to failure.
Apple has done a good job at designing this part of the phone to be strong but it is still a better idea to eliminate that interaction if possible or at least lessen it when you're able.
And speaking about batteries, it is better to slow charge a battery than it is to 'fast' charge. Read up on the battery university site if you want more info on how batteries respond to various input levels.
Silicone itself doesn’t block charging, and the cradle looks plenty wide enough to accept the Apple case. I’d be very surprised if it wasn’t compatible.
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