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Review: Nomad's Base Station Lets You Wirelessly Charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch in One Convenient Location

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Nomad, a company that makes various cables, chargers, cases, and other accessories for Apple devices, recently came out with an updated version of its Base Station charger.

While the original Base Station is designed to wirelessly charge two iPhones at once, the updated Apple Watch version is able to charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch.

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The Base Station Apple Watch Edition features a flat, leather covered aluminum wireless charging pad that has an elevated Apple Watch magnetic charging puck on the left side to accommodate an Apple Watch. The positioning of the Apple Watch charger allows for the Apple Watch to be placed into nightstand mode, ideal for charging on a bedside table.

Design wise, the Base Station is a sleek black color, which will fit well into any modern office or room setup. The bottom features two non-slip rubber strips to keep it in place, and the leather pad keeps the iPhone from moving around while charging while also offering a soft place to put it.

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When it comes to size, because this is a flat charger, it takes up more space than an upright charger might. It measures in at a little over six inches long and about 4 inches wide, so it's not huge, but it's definitely bigger than some other combined Apple Watch/iPhone chargers. I'd like to see Nomad make one of these with a smaller footprint that has an upright charger option and an Apple Watch charging option.


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I have to admit it looks really nice. The only question is whether we will ever see the Apple AirPower, like ever. The price is rather steep, but it sure looks great so I'm willing to give it a go. But at that price I would much rather have AirPower so it all comes down to whether AirPower is ever going to be a thing or not.
 
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Nomad, a company that makes various cables, chargers, cases, and other accessories for Apple devices, recently came out with an updated version of its Base Station charger.

While the original Base Station is designed to wirelessly charge two iPhones at once, the updated Apple Watch version is able to charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch.

nomad-apple-watch-base-station.jpg

The Base Station Apple Watch Edition features a flat, leather covered aluminum wireless charging pad that has an elevated Apple Watch magnetic charging puck on the left side to accommodate an Apple Watch. The positioning of the Apple Watch charger allows for the Apple Watch to be placed into nightstand mode, ideal for charging on a bedside table.

Design wise, the Base Station is a sleek black color, which will fit well into any modern office or room setup. The bottom features two non-slip rubber strips to keep it in place, and the leather pad keeps the iPhone from moving around while charging while also offering a soft place to put it.

nomadbasestationcomponents.jpg

When it comes to size, because this is a flat charger, it takes up more space than an upright charger might. It measures in at a little over six inches long and about 4 inches wide, so it's not huge, but it's definitely bigger than some other combined Apple Watch/iPhone chargers. I'd like to see Nomad make one of these with a smaller footprint that has an upright charger option and an Apple Watch charging option.


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[doublepost=1542221821][/doublepost]It’s really nice. However, for nightstand use, I’d prefer the phone at an angle, so it can be used as a clock, with the watch placement such that view of each device is unobstructed. The current version takes up too much flat space.
 
powaking said:
DOA at that price.
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I personally agree with you on this. I think they made it at price because AirPower hasn't been released so they can get ahead of the game a bit. But had they went with 79.99 or somewhere under a 100.00 they would have gotten a lot more to buy into it. It definitely looks nice, but I don't see a reason to buy any sort of charger over a 100.00 right now. Considering USB-C for iPad's are now a thing. A year or two down the line the phones will be changed over or something new all together will be released. I can go with plugging in a cable for a while still.
 
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I would rather wait for airpower but my apple watch is the bracelet link version. Therefore, it is not ideal at all as it cannot be laid flat. Nomad probably have thought of this as well.
 
I found 6 of them at BestBuy for $99.95, I was willing to drop $100 to try this and havent been disappointed, as someone who uses his watch as his little bedside clock instead of the phone, I'm more than pleased. Stylish, small and efficient for me. Bestbuy regularly carries Nomad products for cheaper than their website, as a heads up.
 
People that can afford this crap have more Apple products than 2 and they need a better charging solution. I am still holding out hope for that AirPower mat hopefully it’s delayed because they are changing the lightning port to usb c.
 
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People that can afford this crap have more Apple products than 2 and they need a better charging solution. I am still holding out hope for that AirPower mat hopefully it’s delayed because they are changing the lightning port to usb c.
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One, this product isn’t crap.

Two, this is an excellent charging solution.
 
I like seeing these ideas a much as the next person...

However at some point I'd love to see a review that begins: We know you've spent an a$$load of money on your devices, so here are some dirt cheap options that really get the job done for you.

I think I paid about $20 for a stand that plugs into my charging hub and has been great. Not everything needs to cost a fortune to be good and likewise not everything that costs a fortune is good.
 
After seeing this I think the original base station is way more practical. It has multiple ports including usb c. It’ll be easier to just plug in Apple Watch charging puck and other things and still be able to easily travel with it.
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MaxSto said:
I need that wallpaper..
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Go to their site. They have a wallpaper section
 
OC40 said:
One, this product isn’t crap.

Two, this is an excellent charging solution.
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It looks very nice. I went ahead and ordered one from Best Buy at $99.99. I had over $60 in rewards coupons though too. I've been looking for a better phone + watch charging solution and this is it.
 
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So if you have a bracelet on your watch, it dangles awkwardly off the back of this thing. And if you have a strap, you have to buckle it after you remove it if you want it to look tidy. Not a very elegant solution.

I find this and most phone/watch charge combos a mixture of poorly thought out design and compromise.

Also, a white puck? On a black charge pad?
 
3rdiguy said:
After seeing this I think the original base station is way more practical. It has multiple ports including usb c. It’ll be easier to just plug in Apple Watch charging puck and other things and still be able to easily travel with it.
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Go to their site. They have a wallpaper section
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Thanks, but there is not the one which is displayed in the article.
 
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