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sfrasernz

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#236159 20-May-2018 19:37
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Saw this deal mentioned on RedmondPie this afternoon. 

 

https://chytah.com/collections/tech/products/mini-qi-wireless-charger-for-iphone-android

 

USD14.95ea but buy two and get one free.

 

I'm looking for a couple of wireless chargers but should I be staying away from cheapies like these? We'll be charging a couple of iPhone 8's.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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  #2019493 20-May-2018 19:41
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This type of charger is available from AliExpress

Proelio Mini Qi Wireless Charger USB Charge Pad Charging For iPhone X 8 8 Plus Samsung Galaxy S6 S7 Edge S8 Plus Note 5 8 Nokia

 


http://s.aliexpress.com/7jqmm2AZ?fromSns

 

It is somewhat cheaper....





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  #2019498 20-May-2018 19:45
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Thanks for sharing....doesn't make it look like such a bargain after all. Does anybody know if they're any good? At that price it probably doesn't matter.


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  #2019502 20-May-2018 19:47
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I have bought a couple of these ones before along with other types. They all seem to work fine. Most of them are pretty slow but if they are overnight then it is not an issue.





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  #2019509 20-May-2018 20:20
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This would be the slower charger that doesnt support Apple’s faster 7.5W charging speed just note.

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  #2019902 21-May-2018 15:37
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If you had a cheap phone I'd say get a cheap charger to match

 

But you have a $2000 iPhone so get a $75 RAVPower RP-PC066 and you will always be (very) happy you did

 

You get what you pay for & the sting is soon forgotten through the joy of function

 

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  #2020034 21-May-2018 19:47
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Those ones are a pain to get it lined up right to actually charge with anything useful. I hated how my note 4 would show charging but it was barely getting enough to even break even, move it 10mm and it would be faster.





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