Comments on: Powermat Wireless Charging System – Review

By: Brad Johnston

Brad Johnston — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:34:09 +0000

RT @geardiary: Great divice for wireless recharging, the Powermat Wireless Charging System – Review http://bit.ly/3jcdwQ

By: Kevin Lenz

Kevin Lenz — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:46:14 +0000

Powermat Wireless Charging System – Review http://drp.ly/bLx1W

By: Andre Ivanchuk

Andre Ivanchuk — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:13:17 +0000

Wireless Charging Now Available for home/office!! http://bit.ly/8llY7r #innovation #entrepreneur

By: Douglas Moran

Douglas Moran — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:46:01 +0000

Hmm; awkwardness is definitely a potential issue. I had an iMuffs dongle on my iPhone for a while so that I could use bluetooth, and after a time I simply gave up because it was too awkward. And the fact that it’s extra $$$ for the case . . . well, that makes being an early adopter somewhat unpalatable. Especially when I just ordered a new Vaja case (yes, Judie; another one–you’re a bad influence).

By: Wayne Schulz

Wayne Schulz — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:11:44 +0000

I saw these last night at Best Buy Mobile ($10 cheaper there for the mat than what I found on Amazon).

The biggest problem is if you’re using a holster for the Bold — or for the iPhone – that it’s no longer going to fit.

Also price wise these don’t make any sense.

Cool wise – they are extremely impressive and I’m in!

I think where they really start to make the most sense is if many places had these types of mats where you could just lay your device down – with no need to carry an extra bulky adapter and power cable.

I only spent a few minutes with them at Best Buy but the cases looked high quality. I read a few reviews on Amazon before Dan’s went live and they were overall pretty positive. I expected to read reviews that the charging time was a lot longer — but that wasn’t the case at all.

So far as I’ve been able to tell bulk and price are the two barriers to everyone wanting one.

By: Dan Cohen

Dan Cohen — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:01:53 +0000

Hi Douglas,
Let me try to answer all the questions with the easiest first.

If you use the case/receiver on the iPhone you won’t be able to use any other case since it is a case and receiver in one. You COULD use the Vaja case (aren’t they gorgeous!) and then use the Powercube but I am not sure what you have gained by doing this.

For the iPhone and the iPod touch the case/receiver is a VERY nice case in m opinion. It is two-piece construction, had a smooth interior and a soft-touch exterior that feels great and shows no fingerprints. The two pieces slide together well but can take a bit of work to release. I guess that is a good thing on one level as the two pieces fit tightly.
The big issue for me is that the receiver portion is 1 3/4″ by 2 1/2″ and bumps out about an 1/8″. The added weight is negligible but the raised rectangle is quite unappealing to me. Others might not mind it. I’m still trying to weight the convenience vs the awkwardness of the receiver.

Blackberry’s are, to my understanding since I do not have a review sample here, a replacement back plate with the same raised section. It would likely pose the same issue.

Finally I would again point out that each case is a separate purchase. None are included with the mats themselves.

By: Douglas Moran

Douglas Moran — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:51:52 +0000

Dan, how much bulk did the powermat receiver add to your devices (I have an iPhone, so am particularly interested in that, but I’m interested in any device, really)? My understanding from their web site is that for handhelds like a Blackberry or iPhone, you get a case with a receiver built in. How is the case quality? Can you use a third-party case and still use the system, or do you have to use a powermat case? (I would *hate* to not be able to use my beautiful Vaja cases!) Thanks.