EVO 4G Powermat Wireless Charger Unboxing/Overview Video
 

It's out! And it's so much better than the crap Powermat used to put out. Here's an unboxing and overview video of the Powermat Wireless Charging System for the HTC EVO 4G... YouTube - Powermat Wireless Charger for HTC EVO 4G: Unboxing & Overview

http://images.powermat.com/media/cat.../file_2_36.jpg
What do you think? Any interest now that it looks a lot like the standard battery door?

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Don't you still have to put some sort of case on your phone? No Thanks!

Edit: Found a pic.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/n...t-receiver.jpg

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yeah, but i know many who have been waiting for powermat to expand to other devices... and the case is better than the ridiculous universal adapter they were trying to sell... I may try it out, i just don't like that the case has a big powermat logo on it.

Actually, I think some devices get a special back plate, so youre' only changing the back... not sure what the evo is getting.

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woah, where'd you find that? If that's legit, I'm in... no giant logo, no bulky case (just the little part at the bottom)

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It actually doesnt look that bad, but the piece on the bottom is blocking the usb port. How hard is it to remove when I need to charge it in my car? Can that little piece be removed or do I have to take off the whole back and put the original back on?

I did read that they were in the process of developing a battery to use instead of a case, I'm sure that would add big time to the price.

Edit: I believe this Powermat almost-wireless charging solution powers-up the HTC EVO [Accessory Review] | andrew | Androinica is where the picture originally came from. In one of the other pictures there it does look like that little piece covering the usb can be moved without taking off the cover.

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I see these things in the Airport that promise you a quick charge jsut by placing your phone on a mat. I have nevered used it but I never saw where it said you have to have some special case on your phone.

The idea of inducing a potential into your battery gives me the creeps. The increased voltage to compensate hysteresis loss must be pretty great. This field is surrounding the rest of the phone. Until I learn more, I will simply plug in my phone.

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added unboxing video to first post... YouTube - Powermat Wireless Charger for HTC EVO 4G: Unboxing & Overview
Soon we'll have batteries that do the same (powermat reportedly will launch them sometime in 2011), but until then, this is hot imo.

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Its actually looks pretty nice IMO, the only thing is most people I know use some sort of gel or hard case to protect their phones so this will be useless.

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You figure they would be smart enough to think about that.

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Very true! I decided to stop using cases after the tp... especially with the EVO. Makes it ugly and bulky imo and since I trade up at least once a year, not really concerned about potential cosmetic damage. It's been a while since I've dropped my phone on a hard surface, maybe that would give me a rude awakening. Great point though, definitely not for everyone.

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Does anyone know if this will work with the otterbox commuter case?

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haven't used one, but judging by pics it looks too thick...

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The idea of having a powermat for the EVO is genius, but i got a case on my phone already, and I'd far rather have my phone protected befor I try wireless charging. Powermat company needs to do a little more thinking before they put these things together.

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Yeah, this one size fits all never does.

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Congrats!!!...not sure if this has anything to do with the powermat...but congrats anyways...

now back to the program...I use the Seidio Active case...and I'm not giving up the form factor of the phone just to charge without a wire. That little nub on the bottom of the phone is a deal breaker for me.

But...I'm sure its a good option for those that HAS to HAVE the wireless charging.

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What if you didn't use a case? Would that change your mind or at least allow you to reconsider, despite the nub? It sucks there's no solution for case users, but that's how it goes with a lot of products (some docks, larger extended batteries).

I tend to bounce around from room to room often, so wireless charging is the perfect answer. When I come back to the office I can easily drop it on the mat and just as easily pull it off when heading out. I know it's a small issue, but I've always been burdened by having to plug and unplug (repeat)... Smartphones have crappy battery life, so convenient charging is a big plus for me - seeing how a charge is required at least twice a day (for my usage). I quickly get tired of using cables twice a day for 365 days :) .

Can't wait for all portable electronics to get some sort of wireless charging built in.

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At 2:40 of video, TADA out of the box first is a small (appears to be aprox 4"x4") power mat


woooohhhh, back up.............. didn't powermat come out about the size of a keyboard and allow many devices be set on it? what now, are we to get 5 power strips under our computer desk and clutter the desk with a mat for every device? why isn't there just a cover?

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Ha, that's because it's the type of kit. It's meant to be for one device and the price reflects that. They sell the covers separately if you already have a charging mat or prefer to get a larger one. They sell 3 different sized mats separately (holds 3x, 2x, 1x), so the keyboard size is still there...

I think most people getting a powermat only need it for one device, so the lower price and less space it takes up for the kit in the video is a positive thing. I'd be annoyed if they made me pay more for a giant mat that I don't need. That'd be like going to burger king and being forced to pay for the triple whopper with cheese when all you want is a single whopper.

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Based on the hands on video, it looks like it might be hackable to be used with gel or hard cases. Remember the hack to use the TOUCHSTONE from a few months/weeks back? Similar idea. It looks like the little nub makes the electrical connection from the induction to the usb port and on to the battery. Thus, you remove the induction coil from the supplied back, attach to the inside of your case (given suitably thin material) and then put the nub back on and make sure the connections match up. Someone who is familiar with the original touchstone hack should take a look at this and see if its doable. basically it replaces the pin soldering with the nub!!!

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^^^^^^ all that drama when it takes .0045 seconds to plug up the charger. 60 bux burned to hack a device to make it work a different way? naah....

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Ok sense no one had actually used one here we go. I bought one and will probable be taking it back here is the skinny. No the cases don't work the new battery door is thicker all around but hard to tell just by looking. The nub at the bottom is removable. So you can leave it on and charge in the car. First day I used it I was tethering wifi so it kept it charged to about 50% maybe a little less. But the next morning the phone was stone cold dead no charge at all I took it off the charger and the phone turned off. So day 2 this morning the phone was under half a charge it was fully charged last night, So this is worse than not being plugged in at all it seems to actually drain the battery faster if the thing isn't charging it. I will give it another try but if I can't resolve this back to best buy for this one.

So to review so far. Cases don't work at all with this.
the nub at the bottom is removable so you can charge in the car.
Doesn't seem to know when the phone starts to discharge so it won't trickle charge so basically overnight you have a near dead phone. Seems to defeat the whole purpose.

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I was so excited about this until I saw the special backing that you have to put on it. That little connector thing at the bottom killed it for me.

When are they coming out with the powermats where are you have to do is change the battery?

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I'm not having odd battery drainage like you're experiencing... After reading your post, I fully charged my EVO and then left it on the pad for the past 4 hours... just checked the battery level and it's at 96%. So if it doesn't actually turn itself back on to recharge after a certain percentage drop, I assume it will be at around 92% after 8 hours of sleep. That's if I don't factor in the usual quick drop of % points in the upper percentages, otherwise it would be slightly higher. I have a decent amount of apps/widgets that auto-update btw. I'll keep testing, but so far our results vary dramatically. Not sure what's going on there... Are you still experiencing the extreme drain?

Btw, for those wondering, it takes about 2.5-3 hours to charge completely.

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They said it is a bad unit to return it.