Aug 17
Nearly three years after its first appearance, at CES 2007, the Powermat Wireless Charging Mat ($99.99 list) is finally set to hit stores on October 4th. The mat, available in both a Portable and a more elegant Home model, will include a universal Powercube in the box, including 8 power tips for compatibility with popular handheld devices. Unlike other “wireless” charging devices, such as the Wildcharge TouchCharge, which requires direct contact with a conductive surface, the Powermat uses inductive technology, which does not require a physical connection.
The Powermat can charge up to three devices at a time and requires only one cord–to receive power from an AC outlet. You simply drop your device (with attached Powermat receiver) at designated points on the Powermat’s surface to charge, with an indicator light and tone confirming a connection. The company claims that the Powermat, unlike many third-party charging products, is able to charge mobile devices just as quickly as with its packaged chargers, and often more efficiently–the Powermat stops powering a device once it’s fully charged, “checking in” to top off the juice at designated intervals.
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