- A simple, fast and efficient way to keep all of your personal electronic devices charged
- Sleek, minimalist design that's perfect for home, office, and anywhere else you park your electronics
- Four charging positions--three wireless, and one wired USB connector for charging a fourth device
- Individual tone and light controls; doors sold seperately
- Includes Universal Powercube with 8 interchangeable tips (Mini and Micro USB, Apple, Samsung, LG, Nintendo DS Lite and DSi, and Sony PSP)
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 Waste of money |
| Review Date: July 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: scooter0424, |
| The mat must be plugged in and is not wireless. Sorry I wasted my money on this piece of junk |
Great Product
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| Review Date: June 9, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Troy Scheh, |
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1UD7DVOHCVBGQ All it takes is a little research before you buy. All of these negative reviews are silly. This product uses induction charging technology, just like your Oral B toothbrush. Only devices equipped with the proper induction receivers will charge on this, EXCEPT for the back USB port. It'll charge anything USB. I don't know of any products being sold that already have a Powermat induction receiver built in. Thus, you must buy receivers for your products, like iPhone docks, Powercubes, and iPhone cases - all made buy Powermat.
Here's what I'm charging with it:
iPhone 3GS in Otterbox Defender on Powermat Dock with SendStation Dock Extender (available on Amazon; requires slight sanding to fit into Otterbox case).
iPad 16GB on Powermat Dock with SendStation Dock Extender (available on Amazon; requires slight sanding to fit into Otterbox case).
HTC EVO 4G plugged into Powermat Powercube Receiver
Cisco 7921G Wireless IP Phone plugged into back USB Port.
All devices charge. It works quite well. Read the instructions. The base is magnetized and you can feel your devices slip into the proper place, towards the front of the Powermat. There are only 3 spots on this Powermat (plus the back USB port).
Please, research a product before you buy and don't assume anything; don't leave a bad review because you failed to research the product and you just magically expected it to work. It's a technological product. Not a magical product. |
Why Bother
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| Review Date: June 8, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Allen J. Jones, Daytona Beach, FL United States |
| I, like many I suppose, liked the idea of putting a portable device (or several) on a mat to charge. On a trip to Best Buy the other day, my ten year-old techno-son found it, saying, "how cool is this?" I bought it, not fully reading the box. It may be "wire-less", but it's not "wireless" as we know it, as in WiFi. You need an adapter for each device, which plugs in to the device, then the adapter has to lay on the right spot on the mat to charge. The mat of course needs to be plugged in to an AC outlet. It's just as easy to plug the charger into an AC outlet and into the device. The only advantage I can see is maybe fewer wires, as up to 3 devices can be charged at once. Also, the USB port on the back doesn't work with my iPhone or Rocketfish USB cord. Basically a needless product with some great marketing. |
It seems to be wireless but it isn't ...
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| Review Date: May 13, 2010 |
| Reviewer: An Engineer, Minneapolis, MN |
I would like to hand it to the advertising people. They make it sound like its a wireless charging device but in reality it is only if you buy their special case for a select few devices ... which buy the way is sold separately. In the situations where they don't offer the special case a wireless to power cord adapter is available for purchase which negates the whole wireless idea, again sold separately. There are many other detail reviews that are all saying the same thing which is it isn't as sleek as it sounds and there are many hidden costs. You must add an adapter to your phone (which will make it bigger) in order to charge it.
What I would like to mention is an alternative. Check out the following link to Gomadic's Universal Charging Station, this charging station is the only true charging station that comes with the charger and a few free tips to charge many devices. I see they sell tips separately for over 3,000+ devices, this charging station is truly upgradable and universal with no hidden gotchas.
Gomadic Universal Charging Station for the Apple iPhone 3GS and many other mobile devices - uses Gomadic TipExchange Technology - 4 tips included
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Disappointing and Pointless
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| Review Date: April 22, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Travis Goeringer, Denison, IA |
| When I first saw this, I felt I needed it, even though it cost a $100. However, when I received it, I realized how useless it really is. If you do not have an iphone, ipad, or blackberry, you must plug in your device to an adapter, and then place the adapter on the mat. Even if you have one of those devices, be expected to pay another $30 per device just to make it work. It really makes it no different than plugging your charger into the wall outlet. I feel that this is NOT AS ADVERTISED, and would not waste your money on it. Mine is being returned tomorrow. |
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think you all missing the point. just cause its not right for you doesn’t mean it’s as you say “a useless, expensive, waste of money “. as someone that has both iPhone and Bleckberry + 2 iPods at home, I find the powermat very usefull. I admit, it wasn’t cheap but by no means a waste of money. I charge 4 devices with only one wire; it takes the same and with some of the devices even less time to charge and it uses less electricity then 4 chargers!. it’s nicely designed so its very nice counter and feels great to come home and just put all the gadgets on it.. you have to remember that although we all hope that in the future the devices will come ready for such thing, at the moment, this is a step forward.