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Wireless charging for the iPhone/iPod Touch (Indiegogo)

  • 03-12-2013 2:48am
    #1
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭


    Came across this Indiegogo campaign last night and think it's really interesting. One thing I've always wanted to see on the iPhone is wireless charging, and this is a cost effective option at $25.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_gAnsLDJ-w


    I'm tempted to pick one up myself but not sure if it'll work with my current case as it says it must be a soft case, although it looks really thin to me so don't know why it would be such a problem with bulk. Still a few days left anyway so I might order one. BTW if anybody's interested you could always use Parcel Motel and pay €3.50 instead of the $15 they're looking for.
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Comments

  • #2
    Zcott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Zcott


    I wish Apple would build this in. If I used a case I'd definitely pick one up.


  • #3
    FourFourRED
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,375 ✭✭✭FourFourRED


    Zcott wrote: »
    I wish Apple would build this in. If I used a case I'd definitely pick one up.

    Same here. Don't use a case and don't ever plan to. Would be more awkward for me to use this than regular charging. I don't see the usefulness of wireless charging in this way.

    https://twitter.com/fourfourred



  • #4
    mattyrobinson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭mattyrobinson


    Just to let you know, the campaign has been extended! It's now running longer so you can pick up some of their new bundles.

    But they've sold out of most of their perks/rewards. The best bundle (iQi Mobile and wireless charging basestation) is still available though, for $65.
    Simply plug into iPhone's lightning port, fold over the back and put on almost ANY soft case you'd like.


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    Then you can pop it onto the included wireless charger for instant charging!


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    Take a look!


  • #5
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    no way would i use that.

    your sandwiching the battery transfer between a case and the phone. these things get hot!

    also what happens for developers that will want to have their phone connected to their computers to build straight to device.

    also lol at quoting jonny ive, "technology is at its best when it simply disappears" not sure if trolling or not :pac:


  • #6
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭guil


    mattyrobinson wrote: »
    Just to let you know, the campaign has been extended! It's now running longer so you can pick up some of their new

    Nice first post


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  • #7
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Creamy Goodness wrote: »
    no way would i use that.

    your sandwiching the battery transfer between a case and the phone. these things get hot!

    also what happens for developers that will want to have their phone connected to their computers to build straight to device.

    also lol at quoting jonny ive, "technology is at its best when it simply disappears" not sure if trolling or not :pac:

    I'm guessing it's been fairly well tested, and can't imagine it will run hot. This is the first decent wireless charging method I've found that I'd be interested.

    The fact that it's so minimal makes it a great idea, only issue is I'd love a way to be able to sync over the wireless pad and make the whole thing quicker than current wifi sync. Maybe use a combination of NFC or Bluetooth with the wifi to speed the whole thing up.


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