Energizer Qi-Enabled 3 Position Inductive Charger (Black) by Energizer

The Energizer Inductive Charger allows for easy charging of up to three devices simultaneously, with two zones for inductive charging and one USB port. The Energizer Inductive Charger will charge any mobile device that has embedded Qi (pronounced "chee") technology, regardless of the manufacturer, or any mobile device that is Qi-enabled with the help of an Energizer Inductive Charging sleeve.

Cordlessly Charge Three Devices At Once

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The Energizer Inductive Charger conveniently charges up to three of your devices at one time. Two inductive Qi charging zones are located on the top surface of the pad for simple, easy charging. For both Qi and non-Qi devices, the USB port on the back is ideal for charging additional phones, headsets, mp3 players, cameras, GPS devices, and any other device up to 5 watts.

Qi: The New Universal Standard for Inductive Charging

Energizer Qi-Enabled Inductive Charger: How it Works

Qi is the new universal standard for wireless charging, as defined by the WPC (Wireless Power Consortium) which is comprised of many of the major electronics and mobile phone companies. Qi technology allows your mobile device to be charged through induction, without having to actually be plugged into anything.

When fitted with the right Qi-enabled sleeve or door,^* the Energizer Inductive Charger charges both the AT&T and Verizon version of the iPhone 4, the iPhone 3GS/3G, and the BlackBerry Curve 8900.

^* All Energizer Qi sleeve and door accessories are sold separately.

for iPhone 4

for iPhone 3GS/3G

for BlackBerry Curve 8900

Qi Inductive Charging is the Future

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While Qi Inductive charging currently relies on the use of sleeves and pads to charge devices, more and more Qi-enabled devices are already on the horizon. Many new products are being designed with Qi technology actually built into the device. Because all Qi-enabled products work with each other regardless of manufacturer, the Energizer Inductive Charger offers an excellent charging solution for now and for the future.

Specifications:

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USB Port: Charge a third device, with or without Qi.
Power Source: AC Adaptor plugs into charging pad; no plugs needed for devices with Qi-enabled sleeve or door.^*
Dimensions: 7.27 by 7.918 by 0.93 inches (H x W x D) at top; 7.27 by 7.918 by 0.39 inches (H x W x D) at bottom.
Weight: Pad, 0.8 pounds; AC-Adaptor, 0.33 pounds.
Warranty: Limited, one-year warranty.

Why Qi Inductive Is Better Than Non-Qi Inductive Charging

Qi inductive charging is better than non-Qi inductive charging mainly because it is an agreed-upon standard. Over 80 companies in the WPC (Wireless Power Consortium) are involved with every aspect of making Qi a success. Beyond the big-name device makers, a host of electronics-component companies are designing the coils, chips, controllers, and other parts that will make Qi a standard part of charging 5-watt devices.

Included with this Product
Energizer Inductive Charger, AC adaptor, and instructions.

Trademark Information:

Energizer and other marks, including graphics, are trademarks of Energizer. All other trademarks, brand names or product names are the property of their respective owners and are not affiliated with Energizer. iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Blackberry and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research in Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and other countries around the world.

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) Energizer Inductive Charger (and Energizer iPhone Sleeve) - The inductive charging concept is magically convenient - simply place your device that needs charging on the charging tray. No wires, no plugs, just place it on the tray and it charges about as fast as if you had plugged it in to a traditional charger. That's the good news. Unfortunately, the negatives currently outweigh the pluses. A consortium of electronics manufacturers established a standard for inductive charging (called Qi and pronounced `Chee') so that in the future, devices can be designed with this technology built in. So far, we're in the early days and that hasn't yet happened. Energizer here in the USA has made the charger tray but since no devices have the Qi technology built in, they are selling specially built sleeves for iPhones, Blackberrys, etc. These sleeves add weight and are cumbersome to take on and off when you want to sync your device. Frankly, it's less work to simply plug your device in than to install the sleeve and then place it on the charger tray. Here are the problems with this system as it stands today: * The charger is expensive (approx. $67.00 at Amazon) and the sleeve to fit your smart phone adds another $30.00 or so to the total cost. * The iPhone sleeve covers the port on the bottom of the phone so in order to sync it, the sleeve must be removed each time. * The iPhone 4 weighs 138g and the sleeve weighs 46g for a 30+% weight increase. * The charger is wide (8 inches) so that two devices can be charged at once. It occupies a lot of desk space. A single size unit would be a welcome addition. Not everyone needs to charge two devices at once. * The printing on the charger and sleeve is big and bold. It would look much better if this was toned way down and made more discreet. A small point, but one of the many reasons people like their Apple devices is because they are `toned down and discreet'. Bottom line - the inductive charging concept is great, but because it hasn't been widely adopted yet by the device manufacturers, this charger isn't quite ready for prime time.