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Sep 2, 2010

Energizer's New Inductive Charger Is the First To Use the Qi Standard

Inductive chargers have been kicking around for a while now, but Energizer's new charging platter is the first to utilize Qi technology—the new universal standard for inductive charging. That's one small step closer to total freedom from cables.

Qi, which was recently approved as the inductive standard by the Wireless Power Consortium, will allow any Qi-equipped gadget that requires less than 5 Watts to power up on any Qi charging surface. Energizer's new charger is the first to support the new standard, but eventually the idea is that you'll be able to toss your phone or MP3 player on a charging station at your friends' house, even one made by a different manufacturer, and they'll just work, no fuss.

Energizer's charging station is launching with a Qi sleeve for the iPhone 3GS and a replacement Qi battery for the Blackberry Curve 8900, though before long, Energizer's hoping, manufacturers will start building Qi right into the gadgets themselves. Then we'll really be cooking with this whole wireless charging thing.

The Qi-ready Inductive Charger will be available in October for $89; the cases for the iPhone 3GS and Curve 8900 will run $34.99 each.

42 comments:

  1. WakeOfBuzzardsSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    OMG WANT. That's so cool, I've been waiting for these to hit big for a while. Great post, super informative.

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  2. SkyshockSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    its from the future

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  3. A Walk in the SunsetSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    Damn, can't wait :D

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  4. is daftSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Nice info, thanks!

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  5. poupsSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    imagine what it will be in 10 years !!!
    :o

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  6. Two--Click.blogspot.comSeptember 2, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    lol it's reinventing...
    80 years ago nikolas tesla made +200 watts of lamps burn, wireless from a distance of 20 miles....

    You're just beeing appled ;)

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  7. chasityxoSeptember 2, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    whoaaaa thats too cool!

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  8. AdPlusCommunicationsSeptember 2, 2010 at 12:18 PM

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  9. Discerning GentlemanSeptember 2, 2010 at 12:26 PM

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  10. Discerning GentlemanSeptember 2, 2010 at 12:37 PM

    You are truly an inspiration! I will keep your thoughts in mind for my next blog posting.

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  11. http://palebluedot4.blogspot.com/September 2, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    cool, but im fine with my chargers

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  12. CHOxLARGESeptember 2, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    great if you're tired of cables everywhere.

    http://choxlarge.blogspot.com

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  13. VipermanSeptember 2, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Umm isnt that kinda unsafe?

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  14. ChromatikSeptember 2, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Hahahah damn i remember seeing a prototype for this A LONG TIME AGO. So glad this finally came out, looks badaasssss

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    wow nice !

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  16. Mr. DerpSeptember 2, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Now that's nifty!

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  17. Canis LupusSeptember 2, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    I gotta get me one of those charging pads for the iPhone, so much more convenient.
    http://canislupust7w.blogspot.com/

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  18. cluelessSeptember 2, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Nice info. Do want.

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  19. DavisSeptember 2, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    these are so cool

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  20. Light Weight Baby!September 2, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Awesome post... can't wait to read more from you!

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  21. TeakaySeptember 2, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    Nice blog dude

    http://protrolling.blogspot.com/

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  22. GrapeSeptember 2, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    I'll buy this for sure. Thanks bro.

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  23. BlackHoleEarthConsumptionSeptember 2, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Oh man I would love one of these.

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  24. LifeHackerSeptember 2, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    these things are awesome

    http://terronecentury.blogspot.com/

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  25. RyanSeptember 2, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    SOunds awesome :)
    http://emucode.blogspot.com/

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    WANT WANT WANT!!!!

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    great blog!

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  28. Joshua la JoshuaSeptember 2, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    imagine the possibilities for this stuff. fucking amazing

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    http://whirlpoolhm5.blogspot.com/

    Awesome blog bro

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  30. SamSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Wow! that is extremely neat. I've been waiting for something like this to come out

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  31. CrapfileYPSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    These things are AWESOME! I used to work at a place that sold these.

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  32. BenDoverSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    =3

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  33. The Anti ShitlordSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    I remember the good ol' days of NO FUCKING CELL PHONES AT ALL

    And commie blocks I grew up in, elaborately decorated subway stations, old school buses, etc :(

    http://fasterlaser.blogspot.com/

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  34. ZiSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    follow me :D

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  35. CELLTHESLAYERSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    Wow, that would make my life sooo much more organized! Hopefully they come out with something like this for laptops as well =)

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  36. UnknownSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:26 AM

    I thought of a similar concept with photovoltaic stickers and an intense IR laser for surface-like FTIR displays, in short, a multi-touch coffee table computer that charges and BT synchs your phone when you toss it on the coffee table.

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  37. LemmiwinksSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    showing teh daily support!

    http://the-state-of-human-intelligence.blogspot.com/

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    and if ur hungry check out some awsome food at

    www.epicfood.org

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  39. Two--Click.blogspot.comSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:48 AM

    Get some new techs dude ;)

    BOOM ! Support everywhere !

    http://two--click.blogspot.com

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  40. NajSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    weird!

    amyway, time for some daily love again!

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2010 at 3:02 AM

    Just checking in to show support.

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  42. Egor_kSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    thats pretty sick and it also goes for any phone thats the best part!


    http://goldeditionek.blogspot.com/

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