Wireless charging comes to Apple's iPhone 3GS, thanks to WildCharge

Napoleon_PhoneApart · 06-24-2009, 01:15 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/24/w...phone-3gs-too/

iphonewarrior · 06-24-2009, 01:17 PM

Looks quite good, you're still going to have to leave your phone on the pad for it too charge though...

But... at least it works. It's a step closer to the ultimate.

Hawk · 06-24-2009, 01:59 PM

I see 2 large drawbacks to this.
1) can't use the case you want.
2) It blocks the port on the base so you can't use the accessories you want, like a car dock or desk dock.

They should be working with Apple directly on making a back cover to replace the factory one, and it should be warranty covered work if you get one installed.

Of course I see a third draw-back as well, but I can only speculate about it right now. I see the integrated wires in the skin messing heavily with reception for all the radios.

JWiPhone · 06-24-2009, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Hawk

I see 2 large drawbacks to this.
1) can't use the case you want.
2) It blocks the port on the base so you can't use the accessories you want, like a car dock or desk dock.

They should be working with Apple directly on making a back cover to replace the factory one, and it should be warranty covered work if you get one installed.

Of course I see a third draw-back as well, but I can only speculate about it right now. I see the integrated wires in the skin messing heavily with reception for all the radios.

Good points. I was thinking of a few of those drawbacks also. I don't see them mention the power of the charge. I wonder what the charge time is? I will stay with the conventional chargers in the near future.

Get_Zwole · 06-24-2009, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Hawk

I see 2 large drawbacks to this.
1) can't use the case you want.
2) It blocks the port on the base so you can't use the accessories you want, like a car dock or desk dock.

They should be working with Apple directly on making a back cover to replace the factory one, and it should be warranty covered work if you get one installed.

Of course I see a third draw-back as well, but I can only speculate about it right now. I see the integrated wires in the skin messing heavily with reception for all the radios.

agree 100% that would be awesome if they did this.

Hondamaker · 06-24-2009, 07:02 PM

Am I missing something?
80 bucks for wireless charging? Who would want this and why? I can pick my iphone up and use to make calls or anything else while it's charging, whereas this has to sit on the charger. You can't use it! Maybe as a speaker phone, but that's no fun. The idea is cool, bit IMHO it seems like a needless PITA.

JWiPhone · 06-25-2009, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by Hondamaker

Am I missing something?
80 bucks for wireless charging? Who would want this and why? I can pick my iphone up and use to make calls or anything else while it's charging, whereas this has to sit on the charger. You can't use it! Maybe as a speaker phone, but that's no fun. The idea is cool, bit IMHO it seems like a needless PITA.

Maybe to make a call while charging you are suppose to lay your head down flat on the phone while it is on the charging pad.

MrMike6by9 · 06-26-2009, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by JWiPhone

Maybe to make a call while charging you are suppose to lay your head down flat on the phone while it is on the charging pad.

Hmm, that might be better than a Starbucks ...

cheerio · 06-26-2009, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by MrMike6by9

Hmm, that might be better than a Starbucks ...

lol

only at Starbucks