Wireless Charging, Must-Have or More Trouble Than It's Worth?

[Andy Mei]

So has anyone found a wireless battery charging receiver that does NOT interfere with the Note 3's NFC (Near Field Communications) for S-beam, etc.? Most of the reviews I have read online seem to indicate reduced range or smaller sweet spot (or no S-beam connectivity at all after installing a Qi battery charging pad).

I use cheapo ebay $12 charging pad. No problem with NFC, wireless charging or S-Beam.

 

[BMWBig6]

I use cheapo ebay $12 charging pad. No problem with NFC, wireless charging or S-Beam.

Do you have a link? Does it cause a bulge in the stock battery cover (preventing use of a case)?

 

[dss2000]

Where did you get this? Thanks.

This is the one I have. A wireless charging pad whit battery. Works pretty well. Also has a USB port that you can use to charge other accessories.

Amazon.com: (UPGRADED) LuguLake 6000mAh Qi - Enabled Inductive Wireless Charger Charging Pad; Portable Power Bank With A USB Slot; Supports For Samsung NOTE 3, Galaxy S4 ; Nokia Lumia 920, Lumia 820; HTC Droid DNA, HTC 8X, HTC Rzound; Google Nexus 4,

 

[charliezy]

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But the best use case is for the people who are sitting in a desk for a good part of they day. For those people, its much nicer to just drop the phone one the base for the time when you are sitting at your desk and then pick it up when you get up. Its less wear and tear on the phone, and if you spend any amount of time sitting, you will always be at 100%.

I'll try to set something like this up as soon as I receive my charging pad too.

Another question would be the effect of "constant charging" on the battery. I mean you would probabyl "dock" the phone for charging at least 5-6 times a day everytime you sit on your desk. Would this tipe of charging have any effects on the batteries life span?

 

[MrMLK]

Another question would be the effect of "constant charging" on the battery. I mean you would probabyl "dock" the phone for charging at least 5-6 times a day everytime you sit on your desk. Would this tipe of charging have any effects on the batteries life span?

I've heard some people say it might, but my personal opinion is that if it does at all, it doesn't reduce the overall lifespan by much, and even if it does, its worth it for the extra convenience. If I have to buy a replacement battery in a year, it will have been worth it,

 

[Andy Mei]

Do you have a link? Does it cause a bulge in the stock battery cover (preventing use of a case)?

Here you go: Qi Wireless Charger Charging Pad for Samsung Galaxy Note III 3 N900 N9005 N9000 | eBay

 

[Andy Mei]

Does it cause a bulge in the stock battery cover (preventing use of a case)?

I don't use any case, but I don't see any visible bulk with pad on.

 

[BMWBig6]

Here you go: Qi Wireless Charger Charging Pad for Samsung Galaxy Note III 3 N900 N9005 N9000 | eBay

Thanks, I may give it a try!

 

[Peter Ward1]

To answer the post title, MUST HAVE. In 5 years nobody will be plugging in to charge up.

 

[Solrighal]

Does anyone know If the Qi Unit works when using an Otterbox commuter case?

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[dpham00]

Does anyone know If the Qi Unit works when using an Otterbox commuter case?

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I bought one of the Wireless charging receiver pads and it works with my otterbox commuter case.

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[Solrighal]

I bought one of the Wireless charging receiver pads and it works with my otterbox commuter case.

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Good news. Thanks for the info.

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[midmadn]

Got this QI charging pad and plate for N3 two days ago. Charging pad works with factory back plate with no visible bulk. Wireless charging is growing on me.


Qi Wireless Charger Charging Pad for Samsung Galaxy Note III 3 N900 N9005 N9000 | eBay

Is it really $99.00 for shipping?

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[dpham00]

Is it really $99.00 for shipping?

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No. If you are paying that much, might as well get the official Samsung back cover.

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