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Looking for a spare battery charger

I have had 5 different "cradle" chargers that have failed.
I don't need one that charges the phone or uses as a sync charger.
I just want a standalone separate battery charger. I'd prefer if it plugged directly into the wall instead of via a cable but either works ok I guess

why not have a look on ebay?
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Can those found on Ebay be considered reliable? I was hoping that maybe someone has already purchased something similar for the Kaiser and wouldn't mind sharing their thoughts and opinions. I would love to have a cradle for my Tilts so I can charge them and their extra battery. However, a simple battery charger would be nice as well.

I bought this cradle and I'm very happy. Working excellent.
HTC also has a cradle/charger, and though it looks much nicer and taking less space, the price is exaggerated.
There is a a battery charger as a stand alone. From the picture the battery is definitely not genuine, but the price worth it even if you'll throw the battery away. I don't know about the reliability of this seller/product though.

I bought this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230228595112 did not receive it yet but looks like what I want. Even though it is only USB but I think I can hook it with a USB wall charger that will also charge it direct

Here's one from Sedio with flip-out AC prongs;
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=948

NetSkipper said:
There is a a battery charger as a stand alone. From the picture the battery is definitely not genuine, but the price worth it even if you'll throw the battery away. I don't know about the reliability of this seller/product though.
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I bought one from ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250215286540&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=015
It was very inexpensive, has flip-out ac prongs, and works great. It arrived in about 10 days from HK.

NetSkipper said:
I bought this cradle and I'm very happy. Working excellent.
Do you know if this cradle can charge the extended battery (the one that is 3000mah)? I asked the ebay seller that you reference the same question and he said that he thinks it can, but he was not sure.
Thanks,
K Crumbley
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kcrumbley, sorry, I don't have the 3000mAh battery so I can't help you.

I bought a 2 pack of these chargers on Woot a while back. They have worked great for me charging spare batteries. Haven't seen them for sale anywhere else (not that I have looked too hard). Highly recommend them if you can find them.
http://www.woot.com/Blog/BlogEntry.aspx?BlogEntryId=2885

NetSkipper said:
I bought this cradle and I'm very happy. Working excellent.
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And then:
kcrumbley said:
Do you know if this cradle can charge the extended battery (the one that is 3000mah)? I asked the ebay seller that you reference the same question and he said that he thinks it can, but he was not sure.
Thanks,
K Crumbley
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I have one of those cradles as well and aside from having to do a little 'pin tweaking' with a pair of needle nose pliers (to get the cradle pins to line up with the battery contacts) it works fine. I bought it as a bundle with a spare 1350 mAh battery as well but since the larger capacity batteries still have the same contacts and basic sizes apart from thickness (after all they do fit in the same phone as a standard thickness battery) the higher capacity battery should fit fine. It'll just take longer to charge.

I purchased the Seido charger and it did not work, nor did the replacement they sent. The problem with the design is that it is a universal charger that has inserts for different batteries. Unfortunately the tolerances are not tight and the insert has trouble making contact with the main charger.
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=948

Energizer XP4000 Portable Charge

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875998388
good deal on the xp4000, the xp2000 is selling for the same price though free shipping

I got the 8000mah model for 40 a few months ago from Woot and these are great chargers.

I'm curious, what is the advantage of this over just having a couple Ebay spare batteries and external charger? It seems like the spare batteries are a lot smaller and you can just swap them out. Not trying to a make a point or anyting - but I just dont understand the advantage. I actually have four batteries and 2 chargers and have at least one spare with me at all times. And I got those for cheaper than this Energizer product. Thanks!

Alot of people do not like having to take their case and battery cover off all of the time to switch batteries. I have broken two of my Seidio cases becuase of having to take it off once a day to change my battery.

Makes sense. I guess it is kind of pain to reboot and everything. I have a relative that works at Energizer and prob get me one for very cheap. Might try it out...

wiltok said:
I'm curious, what is the advantage of this over just having a couple Ebay spare batteries and external charger? It seems like the spare batteries are a lot smaller and you can just swap them out. Not trying to a make a point or anyting - but I just dont understand the advantage. I actually have four batteries and 2 chargers and have at least one spare with me at all times. And I got those for cheaper than this Energizer product. Thanks!
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This is a solution for all my gadgets. Ipod, ipad, cell phone, bluetooth headphones etc can all charge off of one pack. whereas a second battery only helps the evo. sweet find, but like the stroths said, i think i'm gonna wait for an 8000mah

stroths said:
I got the 8000mah model for 40 a few months ago from Woot and these are great chargers.
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thanks for telling me about woot, looks kewl

elapshtc said:
thanks for telling me about woot, looks kewl
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Dude, just wait till they do a woot-off. they sell one item at a time until it sells out, then load up another item and so on all day long. it's awesome!

I recommend getting woot watcher from the market if you are a fan of woot. Awesome during woot-offs.
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tgruendler said:
I recommend getting woot watcher from the market if you are a fan of woot. Awesome during woot-offs.
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i didn't even know this existed. thank you!!

Here is an alternative that I use and is a 5400
splash Intense 5400mAh External Battery Pack
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003NTYYXY/ref=oss_product
You can connect two devices if you have the other cable. I like it and it charges my evo about three times from 30% to 100%
BTW.. You have to push the ON button for it to charge your EVO. There was one dumb arse complaining about it but it tells you in the instructions that you have to turn it ON for it to work.

A 8000 mah external battery is gonna be a friggin BRICK. Hope you have big pockets.

I bought two energizer portable battery chargers- on sale once. I had a military exercise and was going to be in areas where no electrical outlets. Charged them fully and was happy until the freaking port of the energizer charger caved in. Took them BOTH back and got my money back and bought two 3500mAh batteries on ebay instead the next day. I just plugged the usb cable that came with it gently and it broked off inside. It ain't military grade....

Wireless charging Orb

When this drops, will you be looking to purchase it? I think I'll probably get it if it's under $30 bucks... I'm hoping it's much cheaper but trying to have realistic expectations. Unless they've revolutionized how fast it will charge, induction charging is more for novelty IMHO, but no less... What do you think?

Definitely
mr2324jgf said:
When this drops, will you be looking to purchase it? I think I'll probably get it if it's under $30 bucks... I'm hoping it's much cheaper but trying to have realistic expectations. Unless they've revolutionized how fast it will charge, induction charging is more for novelty IMHO, but no less... What do you think?
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Honestly, Ill be paying whatever they ask (within reason!) to get the charging orb; sounds like an amazing toy.. and Honestly, it does sound like a real convenience to me *imagines grabbing phone from bed in morning*
Also, if charging IS slower, I generally charge overnight anyway :laugh:

G405T said:
Honestly, Ill be paying whatever they ask (within reason!) to get the charging orb; sounds like an amazing toy.. and Honestly, it does sound like a real convenience to me *imagines grabbing phone from bed in morning*
Also, if charging IS slower, I generally charge overnight anyway :laugh:
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true, same here... i'd probably set it on the table by my chair TBH... my phone just lays there anyways, it could be charging that whole time, really. What's your top dollar though... really?

mr2324jgf said:
true, same here... i'd probably set it on the table by my chair TBH... my phone just lays there anyways, it could be charging that whole time, really. What's your top dollar though... really?
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I guess I would probably spend up to about £60 (just under $100); but I really hope it doesn't cost that much, there will be other compatible Qi chargers if there are not any already

I hacked my Galaxy Nexus to work with a Palm Touchstone and I can never go back. I have one at home and at the office, they're both really convenient. So yes, I'll be grabbing two for sure.

Is the wireless charger included or not?

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Is the wireless charger included or not?
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I assume it'll be a separate accessory. Correction, a SECKSY separate accessory! :good:

I'm looking to get two of these, one for home and one for work. I hope they aren't too expensive, but I won't hold my breath. Then again, if you'd told me the NExus 4 would be £240, I'd have laughed.

I still have my palm pre one. I wonder if that will work?

stretched said:
I still have my palm pre one. I wonder if that will work?
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Should do, they are both QI standard

stretched said:
I still have my palm pre one. I wonder if that will work?
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I've read that any Qi standard charger will work. We shouldn't have to get the stock one. At least we can price shop.

im planning to get one..but does it charge as fast?

No, wireless charging is a bit slower than a cable

I guess it depends on the price...
The N4 will be compatible with any wireless charging source as long as it supports the standard.

Touchstone chargers can be had on eBay for around $6 so I will be picking up a few from there unless Google's are pretty cheap.

Is anyone else excited about the possibility of finally being able to buy a good universal car dock with wireless charging and not having to buy a new one now on with new phones (assuming that the new phones start coming with wireless charging) ?

Can we do cable charging + inductive charging at the same time?
Will it charge faster?

Wireless charging future
Imagine one day in future where universal wireless charging orb is a standard on every office desk. Can't wait for that day to come.

Can't imagine them pricing it too high, judging by the price of the nexus 4 itself, I'd imagine the wireless charger will be priced what it's truly worth, probably around $20.
If it were apple selling it, it'd be $100 :silly:

I just bought 2 of the touchstone pads for 5 bucks each off eBay just in case they do work for it. Even if they're slower than the nexus versions at least I have backups

External Battery Pack? (Small)

I've been searching and searching for good battery packs, but I really don't need anything more than 1 full battery life for my N4. I would actually like it if it can fit my pocket, with the cable and the phone.
What's the best and smallest external battery pack?

http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Exte...qid=1369175734&sr=1-11&keywords=anker+battery
Smaller than the phone and has the micro-usb plug built-in.
$28
Or you could get the Zerolemon battery case. $41
I recommend the Anker. Not enough juice for my taste but the size and built-in cable are fantastic.
More battery packs should have built-in cables IMO

I haven't tried this one, but looks very good and portable.
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-Ultra-C...Bolt-Blackberry/dp/B005NF5NTK/ref=pd_cp_cps_2

The newer Slim3 is better http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Micr...8&qid=1377634085&sr=1-1&keywords=anker+slim+3
But if you really want ridiculous small sizes, then go for those flashlight/lipstick sized ones.

Now the size of that Anker Astro Mini is what I've been looking for!

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The newer Slim3 is better http://www.amazon.com/Portable-Micr...8&qid=1377634085&sr=1-1&keywords=anker+slim+3
But if you really want ridiculous small sizes, then go for those flashlight/lipstick sized ones.
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Ah damn, new model already. 6000mah should be a good amount of charge.
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Now the size of that Anker Astro Mini is what I've been looking for!
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Eh, but the problem is you need to also lug around a cable. The Slim is a really good size. Kind of like carrying two phones. Not too awkward to hold and use while charging either.

ziddey said:
Ah damn, new model already. 6000mah should be a good amount of charge.
Eh, but the problem is you need to also lug around a cable. The Slim is a really good size. Kind of like carrying two phones. Not too awkward to hold and use while charging either.
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Cable's not a problem, I have a very short one that doesn't tangle around my pocket. I don't even know where I got this lol. But with that Slim + a small cable and phone, my pocket wouldn't feel bulky at all. Already ordered one, hopefully it's a good one.

Are these a joke and not to be trusted?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8000mAh-B...582?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e7ee6cfd6
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12000mah-...d=100005&prg=1048&rk=1&rkt=5&sd=130978074582&
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50000mAh-...d=100005&prg=1048&rk=3&rkt=5&sd=130978074582&

3200mAh, cord hides inside and about the size of an iPod. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0054U6CEE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1378048297&sr=8-2&pi=SL75
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i have this Powerbank: http://www.amazon.de/PowerBank-Lade...909&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Batterypack+nexus+4
It's a very functionally thing. I love it.

like the integrated cable - I have bought 2 NewTrent external powerpacks over the years (I lost the first one).
Also available on Amazon, and they are often heavily promoted. They are good quality, and have a huge range of capacities available. Though unless you are planning going into the jungle for a week, I would get something in the 3-4,000mAh range.
That is 1-2 days' heavy use, and since capacity is lineally proportional to size and weight, you get that capacity for about the same size as a normal smartphone.

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Are these a joke and not to be trusted?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8000mAh-B...582?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e7ee6cfd6
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12000mah-...d=100005&prg=1048&rk=1&rkt=5&sd=130978074582&
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50000mAh-...d=100005&prg=1048&rk=3&rkt=5&sd=130978074582&
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I own one of these and it works pretty damn good.
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12000mA, $10 shipped.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/121138980680?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I've been using this powerbank from Nokia.
Didn't want to get an unknown brand especially since we don't have removable batteries that we can take a risk with.
Been using it for a month now. Gives me about one full charge. Very reasonably priced for what it does. Would recommend.

Wireless chargers

Would you recomend any non samsung made wireless charger? i dont really want to fu** up my battery. So what do you think? should i get only a samsung made or thats doesnt really matters as long its compatible and charging my phone?

This is the one I use for quick-charging. It worked really well with the S8+ and so far is working with the S9+. The only drawback is you have to use your Samsung wall plug that came with the phone, the charger does not come with one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KJL4XNY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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This is the one I use for quick-charging. It worked really well with the S8+ and so far is working with the S9+. The only drawback is you have to use your Samsung wall plug that came with the phone, the charger does not come with one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KJL4XNY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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What if I use non Samsung wall plug?
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What if I use non Samsung wall plug?
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It should work with any wall plug, but it may not do the quick charge, unless it has the 2A output.

I'm looking for a charger that has USB-C. Reviewers seem to enjoy the new Anker Powerwave (links below). It includes a wall adapter, which reflects the high price. However it seems to only be available in the us (thus us adapter) atm.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078...+powerwave&dpPl=1&dpID=31d66PzfhhL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078...+powerwave&dpPl=1&dpID=31sP+lDKqTL&ref=plSrch

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What if I use non Samsung wall plug?
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It should work with any of the following standards:
Qualcomm QuickCharge 2.0 or above
Samsung adaptive FastCharge

I just use the Samsung Quick Qi charger that I got for my S7. Amazon Link Used it also for my S8 and now I'm using it for the S9+ and it still works great.

Does anyone know what's the max current s9+ accept for wireless charging? 7.5W, 10W or 15W??

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It should work with any wall plug, but it may not do the quick charge, unless it has the 2A output.
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You need a charger that supports Quick Charge, I think, not just 2A output.
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stone0504 said:
Does anyone know what's the max current s9+ accept for wireless charging? 7.5W, 10W or 15W??
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I'm pretty sure it's 10 watts.

You can get the official samsung fast charge convertible one used for 30. Way better than those knock off ones. I have had my refurb one for 2 years now and works great
Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charging Convertible Stand/Pad w/Wall Charger (US Version) - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH4X7SZ/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_DeiSAbXAACGX4

Personally the only Brand of cables and wireless chargers is Anker. They haven't let me down.

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You can get the official samsung fast charge convertible one used for 30. Way better than those knock off ones. I have had my refurb one for 2 years now and works great
Samsung Qi Certified Fast Charge Wireless Charging Convertible Stand/Pad w/Wall Charger (US Version) - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH4X7SZ/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_DeiSAbXAACGX4
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Thats kinda expensive, so I don't see any reason why to bother with Amazon, while you can buy from local store just a little bit more expensive, and you don't need to wait weeks or even month.
But thanks for the reply

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Thats kinda expensive, so I don't see any reason why to bother with Amazon, while you can buy from local store just a little bit more expensive, and you don't need to wait weeks or even month.
But thanks for the reply
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Prime members can have it in two days flat. Fyi students can get prime for $49 a year, a good deal if you use amazon alot and also includes movies.

I've bought 4 off Amazon over the years from Seneo. They've always been great and offer a few different designs. Usually between $20-35 depending if you need the QC 2.0/3.0 adapter or not.

DLD23 said:
Prime members can have it in two days flat. Fyi students can get prime for $49 a year, a good deal if you use amazon alot and also includes movies.
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TBH I dont even know if ever i used amazon ok gonna check it out. Thank you

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TBH I dont even know if ever i used amazon ok gonna check it out. Thank you
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No problem.

Honestly, I wouldn't bother. For the last 12 months of my S7 Edge life the wireless charger sat gathering dust. It's a bit of a fad in all honesty. It's no more convenient then plugging in really and sometimes less convenient as you manouvere the device around to hit the sweet spot. Now we have USB C connection its so easy to plug in.
Only plus side to wireless is it saves on wear and tear on the charging socket. If you're picking your phone up and back down again a lot then wireless is beneficial. But if its for say, bedside and charging over night while sleeping, may as well just plug it in.
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Chris_c81 said:
Honestly, I wouldn't bother. For the last 12 months of my S7 Edge life the wireless charger sat gathering dust. It's a bit of a fad in all honesty. It's no more convenient then plugging in really and sometimes less convenient as you manouvere the device around to hit the sweet spot. Now we have USB C connection its so easy to plug in.
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Why would you say it's no more convenient? You might say it's only a little more convenient, which may be not enough for you.
But to each his own...
If I'm in my bed and go to sleep after reading on my phone I'm already half asleep. The only thing I have to do is put it on the cradle.
Without one I need to search the cable with my left hand in the dark, plug it in (which was hard to do with my Nexus 6) and lay it down. Sometimes I'm too tired already and just lay it down hoping to be able to charge it in the morning. At work i will have a place to put it down..
It was in fact the deal breaker when I had too decide between this phone and the Pixel 2 XL.
My Nexus 6 ate USB cables... I don't know if it was just my Nexus or all of them. My Nexus 6 fell from the bathroom sink last Sunday and now I'm glad I can move to USB-C which was the connector we should have had all this time. How they could have made such a bad successor of the mini-USB I still can't understand. Hopefully my expectations of the USB-C will meet up....

I'm just saying with USB C its not an issue plugging it in, you don't need to orientate the connector. The wireless pad, half the time you would place it down and because it was slightly off you had to rotate or manouevre the phone until it started charging.
If you think it'll be more convenient to you, go for it. I'm just saying I was excited and believed it would be for me too when I got the S7 Edge but as I say, for the last twelve months I never used the wireless charger.
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Wireless charging is a tradeoff for convenience. I picked up a wireless car charger at Walmart. Forget the brand offhand but it was about 50 bucks. It did do wireless fast charge and comes with its own plug / cable.
Doing delivery driving, not plugging and unplugging my phone 40 or 50 times a day is certainly awesome. However, streaming music over blue tooth and running the GPS will only marginally charge it, so over the course of a night I lose battery. Just something to think about.