Charge ANY cell phone and other wireless devices without the hassle of wires! Simply set your phone on this magic mat and have your cell phone charge so effortlessly! Right? Wrong... I was so excited of this product and almost bought it - until I read the details and reviews. You'll see that it's not quite this simple and that there are many compatibility issues. Most of the reviews say that the device is not yet ready for prime-time, so before you spend a good $80 on one, at LEAST read my blog and follow up with the reviews that support it.
The PowerMat requires that you insert a "tip" into the power port of your device. It's basically the part of a normal-wire charger that goes into your phone, but without the wire. The tip makes contact with the mat, and it charges from there, not just it's flat-back against the pad like it makes you think upon first glance. Many reviews also say that it doesn't hold as good of a charge as a wire-charge. Also, they say they work with many phones, but the tips are still extremely limited. In the end, this IS wireless but kind of not and is deceptive in advertising.
So what about an alternative brand, like the Duracell myGrid? Well, lo and behold...the reviews are almost identical! The myGrid boasts of the Power Sleeve, which works with certain phones like the iPhone. This sleeve basically has a tip inside that goes into the power port as well. A review was loyal enough to inform us that the magnetic sleeve must be removed before placed into your pocket full of credit cards and keys. The customer service center avoided his question and pushed it off to an email address that never replied to him. It's a great idea...in the making. I will wait a while before I consider buying this product for real. You're welcome.
Sources:
PowerMat - Amazon Sale and Reviews
Duracell my Grid - Amazon Sale and Reviews
