I've been looking for a Qi charger for my desk at work but haven't found one that looks good. I'm wanting a professional looking stand that won't look too out of place on my desk. Most of the ones I've found look like an ugly hockey puck. Has anyone found any nice looking stands yet? I'd like an aluminum or stainless one. I think the contact side has to be plastic or rubber for the charging aspect to work but the rest can be metal. Thanks in advance.
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Professional Looking Qi charger
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I got this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KFNJ75/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It looks pretty good and was the right price. I am not a fan of the flat ones when sitting at a desk. I also wanted one that would charge while in landscape as well.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KFNJ75/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It looks pretty good and was the right price. I am not a fan of the flat ones when sitting at a desk. I also wanted one that would charge while in landscape as well.
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Ironically...Samsung.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XH4X7SZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It converts from a hockey puck to a stand, and has a soft leather charge pad on top, not plastic. Very nice looking, but not cheap ($70).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XH4X7SZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It converts from a hockey puck to a stand, and has a soft leather charge pad on top, not plastic. Very nice looking, but not cheap ($70).
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Ikea Rällen goes in flush into desktop grommets.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40360217/
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40360217/
While not amazing looking unless your phone was on nobody would know it was there. I really like that idea. For under $15 I'm going to at least pick one up and try it out. ThanksIkea Rällen goes in flush into desktop grommets.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40360217/
There are also tons of wooden QI chargers out there. I remember back in my samsung days, there were plenty of folks posting instructions for how to install coils on the underside of a desk so that NOTHING was visible on top, but it still works.
you could also get clever and just buy a "puck" and do something like hollow out a book or something
https://learn.adafruit.com/qi-charging-phone-case-and-book/overview
Ikea Rällen goes in flush into desktop grommets.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40360217/
I bought a few of these. They also sell a hole saw set ($5) where you can make perfect holes in tables for these chargers. Really easy to do.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20302332/
These aren't fast charging, unfortunately...
Yep, agree. I have 2 of these. Leather contact pad is nice and soft and it looks good. How it pops up into a stand is really nice as well and good for travel.
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iPhones do not support wireless "fast charging" at least that's what I've heard. So that would not matter. Also, spending $70 for a charger is ridiculous.
I believe they will in a future software update so might as well buy one that is capable now.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EMWJ6Z6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
have 2 of these, love 'em. One on my nightstand at home has a tiny piece of black electrical tape covering the LED, could also cover it up with a paint pen.
have 2 of these, love 'em. One on my nightstand at home has a tiny piece of black electrical tape covering the LED, could also cover it up with a paint pen.
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I had one of these laying around, and honestly way better looking than a hockey puck, illuminates a small blue light when something is charging. ( it is not a fast charging model, but hey does the job) It is sold on amazon for about 15-20 and it made by Choetech
