Comments on: WildCharge iPhone Case – Amazing Wire-Free Charging Solution

By: christmas shopping

christmas shopping — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:18:46 +0000

It’s taken quite a while, but wireless power is finally becoming a reality. Granted, we’re not so thanks for sharing.

By: Josh Gard

Josh Gard — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:24:11 +0000

In reply to Rxmxsh. Rxmxsh, the bundle sells for $79.99, which is a $5 savings over the cost of the skin ($34.99) and the pad ($49.99) if purchased separately ($84.98).

By: Rxmxsh

Rxmxsh — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:06:56 +0000

So the bundle is $5 more than buying he case and pad separately? I must be missing something. I would totally jump on this, but that nub on the bottom is a real eyesore for me. And like you said for syncing, and car charging, no bueno. Very stellar concept though.

By: Josh Gard

Josh Gard — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:22:23 +0000

In reply to Jeremy. Yeah, having to remove the case to sync is kind of an annoyance to me, though I don't do it too often. A lot more lately as I've been messing around with jailbreak, and have been restoring my iPhone a lot. I haven't noticed any reduction is charging efficiency, in fact it seems to almost charge faster. Could just be my perception though. It's definitely not slower that's for sure.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:11:20 +0000

Cool idea but I don't know about having to remove the cover to sync. I am also curious about the charging rate. I've heard these type of chargers charge slower and are less efficient. I think I saw 80% efficiency or so somewhere although I'll be damned if I can remember where. If thats true, the environmental effect might be something to consider…

By: Josh Gard

Josh Gard — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:02:06 +0000

In reply to Shobizz3000.

Thanks for the comment! Good questions. Answers:

1) The charging rate seems no different from other times when I would plug it directly into a wall outlet.

2) The base's power cord is about 5-6' feet, so definitely longer than the iPhone charging cable.

I love the WildCharge so much, it's almost a perfect solution for the iPhone. And I say *almost* because of the one issue I noted above about the lack of a pass-through sync port. Other than that, it's awesome!

By: Josh Gard

Josh Gard — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:01:51 +0000

In reply to Shobizz3000.

Thanks for the comment! Good questions. Answers:
1) The charging rate seems no different from other times when I would plug it directly into a wall outlet.
2) The base's power cord is about 5-6' feet, so definitely longer than the iPhone charging cable.
I love the WildCharge so much, it's almost a perfect solution for the iPhone. And I say *almost* because of the one issue I noted above about the lack of a pass-through sync port. Other than that, it's awesome!

By: Shobizz3000

Shobizz3000 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:40:33 +0000

That is completely….awesome. I saw this when it was released a lil while back, and was waiting for a review. I love the idea of no plugging in. I do have two quick questions about the item.
1) how was the charging rate in your opinion? I've noticed that my 3gs charges faster plugged into a wall outlet verses a USB cable to the computer. How would u rate it verses those?
2) how long is the power cord to the base? I hate how short the stock iPhone charging cable is, as it us pretty restrictive without an extension cord. Just wondering how much flexibility on placement if the pad that you get out OTB.
Thanks Josh…and good review!