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Review of RAVPower Qi-enabled wireless charger w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of RAVPower Qi-enabled wireless charger. http://www.ravpower.com/ravpowerr-q...ss-charger-charging-pad-white-us-version.html , http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower®-Wireless-Qi-Enabled-Incredible-Single-Position/dp/B00DMZPQIG/
I was always envious of devices that have wireless charging enabled, especially since my Note 2 had that feature disabled by Verizon. Now, I finally got a chance to experience it with our new Nexus 7 HD tablet. As you aware, the official wireless Nexus 7 charger is $50+ and I wasn't too crazy about small footprint and thickness of it, makes the tablet easier to knock off. After some search, I decided to test universal wireless charging pad from RAVPower. Here is what I found.
The product arrived in a nicely packaged box. It included the wireless charger pad, VERY high quality usb to micro usb charging cable with 22AWG wires (those are thicker wires with high current and high voltage rating!!!), a quality AC usb wall adapter with 1.5A rating, and a detailed manual. The best usb charging wire I was ever able to get in the past for my Note's 2A charging was w/24AWG gauge wires, 22AWG is actually rare. The charging pad is very lightweight, only 3.8 oz, and has very slim dimensions of 5.7" x 3.1" x 0.3". This is very important because you don't want your tablet to be wobbling on a small and thick charger pad. The top surface has sandblasted finish and there is a rubber ring in the middle for additional non-slip grip. The front of the pad has led which is red when you power up the pad, and blinking white/red when you are charging your device. The other end has micro-usb port for a power cable. That's all, very simple and clean.
All you have to do is power it up and put your Nexus 7 on top, approximately centered in the middle. You hear a beep and it starts charging. I have a little charging-doctor dongle which monitors the current and I confirmed 0.8A which means the pad was actually drawing 1A of charging current without a dongle (the dongle by itself draws it's own current to power up led display and internal circuit). I did this test without a case just to show maximum charging speed. With a case, I'm using my last year N7 case temporary while waiting for new ones to arrive, I had no issue charging it as well, but I'm sure charging current/speed will be a bit less since the case adds a distance between wireless pad transmitter and N7 receiver.
Overall, I was very impressed with this product and can definitely recommend it to any Nexus 7 HD user. Keep in mind, this is universal charging pad so it will work with your Nexus 7 or any other Qi-enabled wireless charging devices from Samsung, LG, Nokia, etc. For $35 shipped US locally, backed by 1 year warranty, and including 1.5A usb AC wall charger and very high quality usb charging cable - its a great value!
Here are the pictures.
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Good review, I ordered one last night
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Awesome review, just ordered one.

Good review. One thing that I do which might help if your woried about knocking the tablet off the charger. I put my N7 face down and just put the charger on top of it.
Also I'm having a new table made which will have my Nokia charger in bedded into to it so that it sits flush with the top of the table.

chinese, ebay, $14, works through my Poetic case, arrived in less than a week.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141041328532

mtiberio said:
chinese, ebay, $14, works through my Poetic case, arrived in less than a week.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141041328532
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Bought the same unit (except the seller now says he's in Bangor, ME). My N7 is charging on it now. Shipped much quicker than if it had come from China.

mtiberio said:
chinese, ebay, $14, works through my Poetic case, arrived in less than a week.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141041328532
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I have to officially change my login name to twister6/vectron so people know I mirror my reviews between XDA and AndroidForums lol!!!
At least in your case, you used the same login name to mirror your exactly same reply posted in AF

Review of Anker 40W 5-port USB wall charger w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Anker 40W 5-port USB wall charger. http://www.ianker.com/product/71AN7105-BA
Anker guys never cease to amaze me. Just when I think I know what to expect, here comes another surprise. I just received their new 5-port usb wall charger, and was thinking to myself it's probably the same as my previously reviewed 25W 5-port charger, just 3A of additional current. But was I in for a big and pleasant surprise! That original 25W 5-port charger became my irreplaceable everyday accessory with access to charge 5 separate usb devices from a single compact charger plugged to one wall outlet. The new 40W is a big step up, and here is why.
Typical for all the latest Anker products arriving in eco-friendly packaging, the box is also made out of recycled carton with a zero hint of plastic. Upon opening it up, you are presented with a small usb charger and a 5ft detachable cable. When I say small charger, I really mean the size of most common single usb output 1A chargers. With a dimensions of 3.6" x 2.3" x 1" and weight of only 4.6oz this charger is even smaller and more compact than original 25W charger, something I didn't expect considering this new charger is 40W (8A) rated versus 25W (5A). Don't get me wrong, the original 25W charger is still a fantastic product, but they just made it obsolete by releasing a higher capacity the same 5-port charger in a more compact package. Furthermore, the exterior is now wrapped in a soft touch material, similar to their 2nd gen Astro external batteries. It's less slippery, less prone to fingerprints, and feels a lot more rugged especially when you take it with you on a trip.
Upon further examination, the next big change is ALL 5 ports being universal without any apple/android/ipad/samsung labeling. The original 25W version was partitioned with ports for specific devices. Sure it was a good idea, but it required constant close up reading when plugging my other than Samsung (Note 2 is universal with any output) gadgets. What does this mean? Every port is universal with a smart feature and its own microchip to determine max charging speed of the connected device to adjust current supply accordingly, even for the latest iPad with 2.4A. Basically you can have 5 separate devices plugged in and each one will have a tailored current supply adjustment for a total that can't exceed 8A. So unless you are planning to plug in 5 latest iPads, you are in a pretty good shape with more than enough of current supply. For my test, I actually had my Note 2 plugged in by itself to confirm average charging of 1.7A, and then plugged in 3x Nexus 7 tablets (two 2012 and one 2013 edition), and the current draw on my Note 2 stayed the same while Nexus tablets were charging at their corresponding 1A/1.5A speed.
Overall, at the current moment you will not find anything even remotely as advanced as this new 40W 5-port USB wall charger which can power up 5 separate gadgets (a mix of Android, Apple, and any smartwatch, headphones, mp3 player, etc.) and provide a combined 8A of regulated and smart adjusted supply for all it's ports. With such a compact package, 18-months warranty, and for only $25 plus change - I consider this as a MUST HAVE accessory for anybody. Period.
Here are the pictures (the white one is the original 25W charger, for comparison).
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I updated the link in the review with the one directly from Anker. I have been told those were sold out in the first few days and now they are waiting to get more in stock. So better use direct Anker link since out-of-stock amazon link doesn't show up.

Was finally able to grab one this morning on Amazon. Definitely a hot seller!
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I don't label a lot of accessories as "must have", but this one definitely deserves that

This thing works great! Successfully charged an HTC One, a Moto X, a Razr M, an iPad 3, and a Nexus 7 (2013) simultaneously at full speed. Thumbs up! ?
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Not getting full speed
My Anker 40W, isnt giving me full speed when i compared it with the original charger that came with my tablet. Just wondering anyone getting similar results? See original post
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50662359&postcount=8

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Frozster said:
My Anker 40W, isnt giving me full speed when i compared it with the original charger that came with my tablet. Just wondering anyone getting similar results? See original post
Original post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50662359&postcount=8
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You're right, I tested the 60W it was underpowered as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58946496&postcount=2

Cool! Definitely a must have!
I had current issues before...I found out it was the cable. I know it could be obvious but most of us think "hey, this cable looks good, should work good too"
By the way. I think Kingston's Data Traveler microDuo 3.0 is a must have too. Sorry, i can't post link yet.

Review of Choetech 40W Smart desktop USB/AC surge protector and charger w/pics!!!

This is a review of Choetech 40W Smart desktop USB/AC surge protector and charger.
http://www.choetech.com/CHOETECH-Surge-Protector-USB-Power-Strip-Smart-Charger/ , also available on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/CHOETECH-Protector-USB-Ports-Electrical-Smartphones/dp/B00UUS78IY/
With all the smartphones, tablets, mp3 players, and Bluetooth devices in our household, multi-port usb charger is one of our most used gadgets in the house. I have reviewed a few of them already, and at some point noticed that every other charger started to look almost the same … until I came across Choetech latest 40W smart desktop charger with 2-1 surge protector where they also included two AC power sockets. What a great idea to combine both applications together in one compact design! Here is what I found while looking at this cool new gadget from Choetech.
The product arrived in a nice compact all carton packaging, always a plus in my book when manufacturer is environmentally conscious and uses a recyclable packaging material. I guess cover image just speaks for itself where the unit has a familiar 5-port usb charging front end like you find in a lot of other usb chargers and the back has 2x AC power sockets typically found in surge protectors. I do have to admit, I’ve seen other bulky surge protectors with a few usb power ports, but it always felt like an after-thought add on. Here, I find these two AC sockets as more of add on to usb charger. Typically, in the house AC wall power plugs come in pairs and once you use one socket to plug in your multi-usb port charger – only one other AC socket is remaining. I don’t know about you, but it's a big deal to me because I like to keep my electronic gadgets in one place and often run out of room for my camera battery charger. Now, problem is solved since I have access to both!
This smart charging unit has a nice compact footprint with dimensions of about 235mm x 65mm x 45mm, and a durable ABS shell. The front has 5 full size USB ports with blue led power indicator. Each port has smart sensing capability of up to 2.4A of charging current, depending on your devices. You just have to keep in mind that a combined current draw can’t exceed 8A for a total of 40W maximum power rating of this charger. Following usb charger, you have two standard 3-prong (grounded) AC power sockets. On the back by the chord, you also have a switch to turn power on/off. Surge protection is very comprehensive with 1700 Joules / 1500 A tolerance and 1 ns response time. Also keep in mind, surge protection is not only applicable to AC power sockets but also to usb charging ports since DC is derived from AC through conversion and AC is already under surge protection.
Overall, I can’t speak for everybody, but this is exactly a missing link in my home charging I have been looking for. I already have a few 5-port usb chargers at home covering all my smartphones, tablets, wireless chargers, external batteries, portable audio players, and wireless devices. What I was missing is a way to integrate a charging of my camera battery and my rechargeable flashlight batteries. Now, everything is in one compact spot and with a bonus of surge protection. Plus, it will be convenient to keep it on the nightstand in our bedroom since I can charge my devices at night and still have enough AC power sockets for night light, alarm clock, and one to spare. Also, for $26.99 it’s a great value!
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Muller21pr0 said:
yes, I consider surge protector to be a useful thing, however, do you have examples of surge protectors available on amazon?
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Though, I wrote that review 4 years ago, there is amazon link at the top. But for Amazon US, you might need to look it up on your Amazon UK.

Unfortunately, I upgraded my house with a lot of surge protectors, I put one or two of them in each room. Can I sue the state for losing appliances because of electricity? Two TVs were broken because of that. Although the protectors are very useful, I don't like having a lot of cables in through the rooms, that's their only downside for me. If you guys want to buy and don't know which one, read about them on https://sevensevenreviews.com/best-surge-protector/. I was guided by it when buying mine.

(Review) Archeer 3.4A Dual Wall Charger

Introduction –
We live in an age where power boards have their own integrated USB ports and where 5-port chargers from brands such as Anker and Aukey have become a household stable. But beyond these home based gadgets, nothing beats the compact convenience of a basic wall charger when traveDSC06690.JPGlling.
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Archeer 3.4A – Generic 2A – Samsung QC 3.0​These wall chargers are pretty standard with a 5, maybe 10 Watt output delivering 1 to 2 amps to your smart device respectively. Though more tech orientated buyers will probably invest in a 2A dual port charger as a lot of travelers carry both a smartphone and tablet. But this is where the limitations of this charging system are reached. Most manufacturers market these chargers at 2A, but in reality that’s 2A shared over the two ports, equating to just 1A each. Since most tablets require a 2A charger, charging both a tablet and smart device simultaneously is not possible. And that’s where the Archeer charger comes in.
Disclaimer –
I would like to thank Archeer very much for providing me with a charger in exchange for my honest opinion. There is no monetary incentive for a positive review, I will try to be as objective as possible during my evaluation of the product.
Packaging –
Archeer have a pretty typical non-fills approach to packaging that works well but doesn’t flatter the buyer. The dual charger is packaged within a basic cardboard box and nestled within a protective foam inlet that snugly holds the device.
Design & Usage –
Bearing an atypical 3.4A output condensed into a relatively compact frame, the Archeer dual charger produces 50% more output current than a conventional charger. It’s not a small charger by any means but is only slightly larger than a conventional quick charge adapter whilst offering 2 outputs.
A 3.4A max output makes it powerful enough to charge both a tablet and smartphone simultaneously or simply charge one device with quick charge like speed. Here’s what the output looked like after running a few benchmarks on my Nexus 9.
I’m not sure why it’s capped at 1A, but it’s likely due to my Nexus being on 81% rather than the charger itself. I didn’t notice any abnormally slow charge times during my testing.
There’s also a little more method to the design than the average charger. With a grippy matte finish and a black colour scheme, the device looks quite classy without attracting too many fingerprints. Archeer also outfit the charger with a small blue LED to denote power along with dimpled sides that make the charger much easier to remove from tighter outlets.
The charger supports 100-240V which will cover most international outlets and outputs at 5V with 3.4A shared between both ports (both have the ability to charge at the full 3.4A if the other port is free), meaning no quick charge support for Qualcomm devices. Nexus devices should be able to draw the full 3.4A through a single port.
Archeer integrate protection circuits against over-volting, short circuit and overheating. There’s also some smart charging technology similar to that implemented by Anker and Aukey chargers that delivers precise amounts of current to your devices rather than using inbuilt presets for the fastest, safest charge possible.
Brand Archeer Dual USB Wall Charger 17W 3.4A 2 port USB Charger Adapter Home Travel USB Charger For iPhone 6s 6plus
Whilst I lack the electronic expertise to empirically confirm these claims, charging times were similar to my 60W Aukey 5 port charger. Currently the charger is available with US (pictured), UK and European plug configurations. The US model is easily modified using a set of pliers to fit Australian outlets as pictured below, omitting the need for an adapter.
Verdict –
So overall, the Archeer Dual charger is a pretty convincing device. It has a solid feel in the hand and a nice build overall. The addition of a status LED, high power output and dual USB ports make it feel all the more premium. But these impressions have yet to factor in the price, which is perhaps the most compelling aspect of the charger. The Archeer 3.4A dual charger can keep all your devices topped up for $9.99 on Amazon for US customers and just $8 AUD for international buyers on Aliexpress. That makes it about 3X cheaper than the basic 1A iPod charger sold by Apple. The Archeer dual charger is a convenient, cost effective charger that is well suited to travelers and home users alike.

Ugreen 10W Wireless Charging Pad Review

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Disclaimer: I was sent this as a review unit.
Purchase Link (not affiliated): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GFL6MZE
TL DR:
Samsung Users: This is a great option for wireless charging but if you want the fastest possible charge, use the cable and power brick that came with your phone. No wireless charger will beat a cable for Samsungs right now.
iPhone Users: This is also a great option for wireless charging for you as well and it is faster than the standard power brick and lightning cable. You will need to buy the right power brick for this wireless charger. However it isn't the fastest way to charge your phone. That is achieved by buying a power brick plus the correct USB C cable with a lightning port adapter. That can get expensive versus just buying this.
Pros:
-Inexpensive
-Good build quality
-Fast Charge with compatible phones
-Works with thin cases
Cons:
-No power adapter
-Prone to smudges
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I have a plethora of fast charging wireless pads and I have to admit that the UGreen Fast Charge Wireless Pad is a great, low cost wireless charging pad for compatible phones. It's small, well built, and thin compared to the Samsung Convertible Fast Charge Wireless Pad/Stand. The biggest issue I have is that it doesn't come with a compatible power brick. Considering that can drastically change how wireless charging performs, I am surprised it doesn't come with one. Luckily my Samsung power brick was the right output.
Performance:
The charge times are on par with the more expensive options for both fast charging and non-fast charging on Samsung devices. It is slower than the stock wired chargers for Samsung. I tested this with a Samsung Note 8 and a S7 Edge.
The iPhone 8 and X charged faster on this (see note below) than the stock lightning cable and power brick.
iPhone User Note: I had to use Samsung's adapter which supports the output needed for this wireless charger. Using the one that came with the iPhone X or the iPhone 8 is not sufficient. See pictures for required output on the power brick. You can use any brand as long as the output is correct.
I have tested this with many cases as well. It works well with thin cases but like with all wireless chargers, you will need to align it properly. If you have a thick rugged case, it may be a hit or miss for you. If you have a plate for magnetic docks or mounts, that will interfere with all wireless chargers. Make sure you don't have one on the phone or in the case.
Design and Build:
This thing is thin. About the width of a standard ball-point pen and the circumference of a coaster. The bottom has 4 rubber/silicone pads to prevent it from slipping and a MicroUSB port on the back. A light on the front to show that a device is charging and for Android users, it will tell you once the device is fully charged as well. One issue I have with the design is that the top is made out of glass and is very prone to fingerprints and smudges. Also being glass, I can't recommend this for travel as I'm not sure how strong this would be under a load. I wouldn't want shards of glass in my checked luggage. Because it is glass, it is also pretty slippery when placing some devices or cases on it. Keep that in mind.
If I had to buy one right now for work or home, the UGreen Fast Charge Wireless Pad would be a solid pick.