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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!
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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 Nomad ChargeCard and ChargeKey w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Nomad ChargeCard (http://www.hellonomad.com/products/chargecard-micro-usb) and ChargeKey (http://www.hellonomad.com/products/chargekey-micro-usb)
It's very rare nowadays to see Kickstarter project blossomed into a mature product after the crowdsourcing campaign is over. But there are pleasant exceptions with Nomad being one of them. I was intrigued by this project since last year, even before they changed their name officially to Nomad, and had a chance to test their early sample. Now I received their finished mature product which in addition to ChargeCard also spanned a variation in a form of ChargeKey, and I was very impressed with improvements. Let me share with you what I found.
Our lives became a lot easier when all the new gadgets converged to use micro-usb port with common usb to micro-usb cable. We all have at least half a dozen of usb cables at home, varying in colors and length, to charge our gadgets and to transfer the data. But what about when we are on a go? How many times did you realize that your laptop and smartphone is there, but you forgot your cable? Or you got the external backup battery, but there is no way to connect it to your phone? Why does this happen? Simply because these cables are bulky and PITA to drag around when we are traveling. Even if you attempt to get a shorter cable, there is a chance you will loose it. So how do we get around this problem? Nomad guys came up with a very clever solution to package this "short cable" into a shape that will conveniently fit with our everyday lifestyle.
We all carry a wallet with credit cards and a set of keys. Taking that into account, they came up with two very simple products: ChargeCard and ChargeKey. Each one arrived in a similarly packaged envelope with only a company name on top of it. Pulling up to open the cover reveals a product inside with a greeting of "Say hello to your little friend!" that would put a smile even on Scarface! Starting with ChargeCard, it actually has a footprint slightly smaller than a regular credit card and a thickness of a few credit cards stacked together. In comparison to their early samples, I really appreciated how they tapered down the edges of ChargeCard to make it easier to insert into the credit card pocket of your wallet. Micro-usb cable is in the corner pointing out with easy access to connect the card to your smart device or accessory, while full usb port is placed on the attached flexible short cable inside of a rubber coating stored in the middle of the card. ChargeKey is a variation of ChargeCard where only the flexible cable part is used, and the product itself is shaped in a form of a key which can be attached to your keychain.
I found the build and the material to be of a very high quality. The actual usb and micro usb connectors are made out of hard plastic molded to a rubbery coating of flat cable hosting the wires. Without a doubt it looks really cool, but the main purpose of these cables is to charge and to transfer the data. Let me tell you, it works as good as it looks!!! Data transfer was flawless connecting my Note 2 to the laptop, and I especially appreciated the tight fit of the connectors where I didn't have to worry about cable pulling out of the laptop or my phone. Next was a charging test. Note 2 comes with 2A charger and a cable capable to charge at full speed. The performance of ChargeCard and ChargeKey was identical to my OEM usb cables, providing charging at full speed!
Overall, I was very impressed with a build quality, with a design, and with a performance of this product. Some might argue that at $29 this is pricey. I do agree, it would be pricey for a regular usb to micro-usb cable. But if you take into consideration the convenience of the design, cool look to make you stand out from a crowd, and quality of the wires to provide full speed charging even at 2A - the price actually starts to sound more friendly. And there are even ways by referring others to get free ChargeKey and ChargeCard.
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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.

[Mega Review] Anker PowerCore External Battery Charger 10400, 15600, 20100 (Pics!)

Hi all,
I have a lot of external battery packs. If you're familiar with Anker or even follow them on social media, you'll know they recently had a sale on their new chargers. I was able to get the 15600 and 20100 units for half price. They previously offered Power Users the 10400 unit for $9.99 which I gladly accepted. This review is in no way an obligation to these deals, but I wanted to share my impressions of these. Mostly, this will serve to compare to some of their other (older) products.
My favorite external battery charger to date is the Anker 2nd Gen Astro E5 16000. It's long and slim and fits in my front pants pocket really nicely. It's got a fabulous piano black plastic chassis, and blue indicator LEDs.
The PowerCore chargers all have a soft matte finish that slightly more of a charcoal black. The matte finish is advertised to not leave fingerprints or smudges, but I can assure you, it does pick up the oils off of your fingers. It does have a better grip than the glossy finished units.
A look at the specifications states that the new units have 4.8A output current, which is up from the 3A max that the Astro was capable of. This is awesome if you need to charge two devices simultaneously. I have a Legion USB Multimeter that I can verify that with but haven't done so yet. These chargers also boast PowerIQ tech, which is supposed to deliver the best charge type for your device. There's also protection and VoltageBoost features.
I've always admired Anker's relatively simplistic packaging and graphics design. They certainly do a nice job making you feel comfortable with your purchase decision, with reassurance that if you're not happy, they will make things right. I haven't had a negative experience yet.
Each unit includes a mesh carry bag and a USB cable (3' I think). The 10400's carry bag is a nice fit, but I think the bag included with the 15600 and 20100 is a bit too large for the size of the charger. I imagine this bag was sized to one of the larger chargers and they haven't updated the bags for the new product. I LOVE how perfect the bag fit is for the Astro 16000.
The USB cables are a great inclusion, although I wish they would include their heavier duty 28 / 21 AWG cables that you can purchase separately. I've noticed HUGE charging speed improvements using those heavier cables, especially with the longer lengths. Another point would be that if you're using these chargers with Apple devices (or anything other than Micro USB), you're going to have to source your own cable.
Charging the batteries is a matter of reversing a USB and plugging it into a charger just as you would your phone. LEDs light up with one LED flashing to indicate charge level.
Now, one difference I should point out compared to the Astro is that when these finish charging, ALL LEDs turn off. On the Astro, all LEDs stay on when the unit is fully charged. I prefer the Astro's behavior so you can see it is done charging at quick glance.
Since I've had the PowerCore 10400 longer, I've actually been using it since I got it. It performs just as you'd expect. That said, I find the wider design harder to keep in my pocket. I like the longer narrow build better.
And on size, the PowerCore 15600 and 20100 units appear to be exactly the same. The specifications say that the 15600 should weigh 341g, but according to my non-scientific OXO scale, both weigh 356g, which is what the specs say for the 20100. And the two being exactly the same size, I can't really tell them apart from each other without reading the very fine print labeling. This could be a problem of sorts should I keep them both around... I could easily grab the wrong one. Now, I'm only trading off maybe 2 charges for my Galaxy S6, but I do like to know what I am carrying. Also for reference, that Astro weighs in at 308g, so it is lighter, smaller, and has more capacity than the PowerCore 15600. I'll certainly use these newer units, but that Astro might remain my favorite.
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Thanka for the review.
I would like to know howmuch mah does they really have?
For example xiaomi 16000 mah powerbank has 10000 mah (the rest get lost at the conversion.
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[Review] Aukey Quick Carge 3.0 - Dual USB Car Charger (CC-T8)

Disclaimer: I DID NOT received this product for free or was given any discount nor the seller/manufacturer knows about this review before posting. I bought it with my own money.
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AUKEY CC-T8 - QC3.0 Dual slot USB Car charger
Since I upgraded my phone to HTC10, it was time to buy some new gadgets and replace my single slot Belkin car charger.
About a week ago I bought QC 3.0 Car Charger by Aukey. I ordered it for 9.60 USD, right now they are available for about 12 USD including worldwide shipping.
The charger is packed with a nice, simple and clean little cardboard box. Package comes with one charger, one USB to microUsb cable, an instruction manual and a flyer to register the product and extend warranty.
I thought the charger will be quite big since it houses all the QC 3.0 complaint electronics and 2 USB ports but in reality, it is very nice and compact charger - it hides in my car charger slot in the car without problem, I can pull the flap over it and it is not bulky as it seems.
The charger itself is very sturdy and you feel the housing is made of a really thick material - it is made fully in plastic of course. Personaly I do not like the piano finish in any way but Aukey advertises on their website that it is some anti scratch plastic and by using it over one week, it did not get scratched.
There is not any LED indicator that it is working when pluged in. My previous Belkin MIXIT charger had LED light right beside the usb slot which was quite deadly nad painful to look at but the connected cable could hide it from my eyes. Charger from Aukey should also come with a light indicator. Preferably in the ring around the top.
Charger of course charge my HTC10 rapidly also while second phone is connected.
The usb cable that comes in the package is also very sturdy and robust - it feels and probably is a high quality cable. Unfortunately it is microUsb - I think that since most of the QC 3.0 devices are using TypeC cable, the charger should ship with that type of cable. I would pay a slightly more for it again with TypeC connector.
I tried to register the product on their website using contact form, today I also sent them third e-mail directly but I did not get any confirmation or reply about registration so I do not know what to think about the support at the moment. I will post an updatet if they replied me back.
It is my first Aukey product and I am very happy with it even if not perfect. The price and quality is very good and the next target will be dual slot wall charger which will be of course also reviewed.
What I liked:
- high quality, sturdy built product
- dual QC 3.0 usb slots
- good price for such a product
What I disliked:
- piano finish
- no led indicator
- USB to microUsb cable, would like to see TypeC

i bought it on flash sales 11.11 and it is PERFECT... tested with load meter and arrives to 3A for true..... never seen such power in a tiny charger.
for comparative... it is BETTER ( amps and steady voltage near 5v) than a chuwui 10000mah power bank and an easyacc PB10000QC3, both tested..... good power but the aukey cc.t8 I THE BEST ONE .

I have the 4 port version and it works quite well. I agree the lack of an LED is annoying. Mine keeps on coming out of the 12V port slightly and so I'll go to charge my phone and it'll be off just enough to break contact.
I have a 50 minute commute to/from work, so it gets annoying when I pull in expecting a charged phone and it's not. You really have to pay attention to the phone's charging LEDs to see if it's working.
Otherwise, QC 3.0 is great. I love it.

I own one of this beast for over a year too...perfect...I would also love a type c cable,but i just bought a type-c tip for the type b cable ,and used the same cable(it is a very good cable too)
I was that amazed by its quality,that i also bought two Auckey wall chargers as well...