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Powermat PMM-HO100 Home & Office Mat (Black)

Powermat PMM-HO100 Home & Office Mat (Black)Brand: Powermat
Category: Wireless

List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $99.00
as of 11/21/2009 01:36 CST details
You Save: $0.99 (1%)



New (6) from $99.00

Seller: MobileCityOnline
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 17 reviews

Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 13.5 x 2.5 x 6
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: PMM-HO100
Model: PMM-HO100
UPC: 845519000000
EAN: 0845519000000

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • A simple, fast and efficient way to keep all of your personal electronic devices charged
  • Sleek, minimalist design that's perfect for home, office, and anywhere else you park your electronics
  • Four charging positions--three wireless, and one wired USB connector for charging a fourth device
  • Individual tone and light controls; auto power-off for each device when charging is complete
  • Includes Universal Powercube with 8 interchangeable tips (Mini and Micro USB, Apple, Samsung, LG, Nintendo DS Lite and DSi, and Sony PSP)

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Product Description
Wirelessly charges up to 3 Powermat-enabled devices simultaneously (plus one USB power port). Works with all Powermat receivers. Universal Powercube with 8 tips is included to enable you to charge hundreds of different devices.

Amazon.com Product Description
The Powermat Home and Office mat is a slim, sleek charging mat for home or office. What's a charging mat, you ask? Good question. Powermat's Wireless Charging System offers a clean, simple way to keep all those personal electronic devices charged, without a mess of cables. With the Powermat system, you choose a mat and then choose the receivers to match the devices you want to charge. Each mat includes a Universal Powercube receiver that allows you to charge hundreds of devices. You can also purchase receivers custom designed to fit on your devices, so you never need to remove them to use your device.

The Powermat Wireless Charging System provides a simple, fast and efficient way to keep all of your favorite personal electronic devices charged. Click to enlarge.

The Powermat Wireless Charging System

Wireless Charging
Connect your devices to Powermat Receivers, and simply drop them on the Powermat to charge wirelessly, as fast or faster than the stock power adaptor. A unique sound lets you know a solid connection has been made (an additional sound is heard when you remove your device--both are adjustable and can be turned off), and an indicator light--also adjustable--is displayed while a device is charging.

Use Only What You Need
Communication between the Powermat and Receivers allows the mat to give exactly enough power for exactly the right time. When a device is fully charged, power is shut off to that device, so no energy is wasted. If a device is used while on the mat, the system knows it--charging starts up again until you've got a full charge.

Wired USB Connection
For legacy USB devices, or a quick charge while all your Receivers are in use, Powermats also feature a wired USB connection. It may not be wireless, but it's better than finding another free power outlet.

A slim, sleek, charging mat for your home or office. Click to enlarge.

Powercube Universal Receiver included. Click to enlarge.

Eight tips to work with hundreds of devices. Click to enlarge.

Get a custom fit receiver for certain devices. View all Powermat products.

Slick Design
Industrial design is key for personal electronics, and the Powermat appropriately follows suit. The Home and Office Mat features a minimal curved design that will work in most any environment, while the fold-up Portable Mat looks sharp and stows away simply for travel.

Powermat custom Receivers are like a second skin for the device they charge, enabling access to all controls and keeping the design clean and simple. Receivers are available for iPods and iPhones, Nintendo DS, various Blackberry models, and more.

So How Does It Work?
Powermat utilizes principles of magnetic induction combined with Powermat proprietary patent-pending technology to safely and effectively provide power to electronic devices. Powermat transforms surfaces including walls, tables, floors and desktops into safe, simple, and efficient conductors of energy. It replaces the need to access multiple electrical sockets for real-time powering and charging of electronic devices. Neat, huh?

Powermat Home & Office Mat

Slim, Sleek, Charging Mat for Home or Office
This mat wirelessly charges up to 3 Powermat-enabled devices simultaneously (and one more via the wired USB power port). It works with all Powermat receivers, and looks great in most any setting.

Powermat Specifications

  • Charging Positions: 4 (3 wireless, 1 USB port)
  • Dimensions: .625" x 12.25" x 4.5625" (HxWxD)
  • Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz Universal
  • Output Voltage: 18VDC
  • Output Current: 0.83A
  • Standby Current: 0.011A
  • Adapter Power: 15 Watts

Universal Powercube
Included with the Home & Office Mat is the Powercube Universal Receiver. This receiver boasts eight interchangeable tips, allowing you to charge hundreds of mobile devices with just one unit. It works with all Powermats as well.

The Powercube supplies universal, international power (100-240V).

Finally, the Powercube features built-in cord management, and a tip storage compartment built right in, so you don't lose them.

Powercube Receiver Compatibility (8 Tips Included)

Tip Charges These Devices
Mini USB (default receiver tip)
  • BlackBerry (all models that use Mini USB)
  • Many Motorola phones
  • Many HTC phones
  • Many Bluetooth headsets
  • Many GPS devices
Micro USB Tip
  • Many Motorola phones
  • Many LG phones
  • Many Palm phones
  • Many Bluetooth headsets
Apple Tip
  • iPod (all generations)
  • iPhone (all generations)
DS Lite Tip
  • Nintendo DS Lite
DSi Tip
  • Nintendo DSi
LG 1 Tip
  • Many LG phones
Samsung 2 Tip
  • Many Samsung phones
Sony PSP Tip
  • Playstation Portable
  • Some Kodak cameras
Additional tips can be purchased separately

What's in the Box

Powermat Home & Office Mat, Powermat Power Adapter, Powermat Powercube Universal Receiver, Tip Storage, Assorted Tips (8), Owner's Manual



Customer Reviews:
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4 out of 5 stars What are the users asking for???   November 20, 2009
Andre Choquette (Vancouver BC Canada)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I am about to purchase this item and after reading most of the reviews have to ask myself what do the past users expect. Of course the iphone, blackberry needs some sort of connection to the existing power source, after all this unit can not preform magic and simply send power through the air, through the iphone or blackberry case and magically charge the battery. It instead needs to be able to connect through the plug-protective case for the iphone/blackberry then it can connect to the powerpad using the magnet connection.

As far as the concern about the magnet against credit cards, be prewarned that both the iphone and the blackberry already have magnets within them for the audio speaker, so not unless you are putting the iphone in your wallet (must be a big wallet) then use some common sense...

I am relying my review on the technical review from popular mechanics which at least addressed the technical side of this unit...

As far as the cost, think about it, we have three iphones in our home, mutiple ipods, psp and we are saving money on not having to have mutiple adapters just for the iphone...

I will follow this review up with a video review when i receive the item and try it out. If it does not work, well heck free return courier to amazon...




2 out of 5 stars "Meh..."   November 18, 2009
Mr. Cynical
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I saw this in a store and checked it out. I replaced the product, walked over to the Velcro cable management ties ( Cables To Go - 29856 - 11in Velcro Hook and Loop Cable Straps Bright Multi-Color 12Pk ) and saved myself $96, plus ~$20 per extra device for which I would need to buy an adapter. Attach a Velcro strap to each recharge cable, wrap it, and then PUT IT AWAY when done. BUT, WAIT! THERE'S MORE! If you buy now, you'll be able to keep the cable wrapped, WHILE CHARGING, at no additional cost!

Frankly, these recharge pads save no extra electricity, and are NO MORE CONVENIENT. The pad uses an much electricity in standby mode as my cable does, but i'm quite certain people will leave the pad charged in at all hours, whereas they would normally unplug the recharge cable when done. You still have to plug your device in to something. The pad takes up space and is nothing more than neat-o gadgetry for people needing an ego boost.

What we REALLY need is for the IEEE to decide on a standard, external recharge pin configuration or induction charging solution, which manufacturers may integrate into rechargable products (phones, cameras, entertainment devices, hearing aids, etc). This way, you'll never need attachments, and charging pads will be standard features in nightstands, desks, kitchen counters, etc.



2 out of 5 stars Cheap company cheap product   November 16, 2009
alecHor (Austin, TX)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

I purchased one of these powermats after seeing the ad on TV. The mat is nice and not a bad looking product. But the cases you need to buy are crazy. I purchased two cases one for my iphone and the other for my wife's blackberry. Nothing like having my nice sleek iphone made bulky. My wife didn't seem to mind the case at first since she puts it in her purse. We started to realize that the phones did not charge as fast as they did when they were plugged in. The company claims they do charge just as fast. Second we started to notice the case started to fall apart. The square thing on the back became disconnected from the case. This was just after two weeks od use!!!!! I called the company and they said that the case was not intended to be used like a conventional case!!! So, let me get this straight, I am expected to remove the case and put it back on when i want to charge my phone? This is more time consuming than pluging it in. When calling the company I realized that the powermat is made by Homedics. Who makes footbaths and massage chairs. I think wireless charging might be a little beyond them at this time.


5 out of 5 stars Sleek, Green and Effective   November 15, 2009
Rebecca Stone
1 out of 4 found this review helpful

I bought a powermat for my home and liked it so much that I bought another for the office. It is totally worth the price. We have two blackberrys and an iphone in our house and its so convenient to be able to simply drop them on the mat.


1 out of 5 stars A Good Idea Gone BAD   November 14, 2009
Thomas Scholle (Denver)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful

I picked up this product and the iPhone case because it seemed like a great idea. After I set everything up I started to wonder if the magnet on the iPhone case was safe in my pocket where I also keep my credit cards and if it was safe near video tapes.

So I called Customer support, after about 20 min wait I was told by the lady who answered my call that I should remove my iPhone from the case after charging because the case was not intended for daily use. I asked if I needed to switch cases two times each day where the time savings was over just plugging my iPhone into the charger, which can be done in the case. At this point the lady got a little snippy and said I should e-mail my question in for a more detailed response, because she did not have any further information.

So I sent an e-mail asking if the iPhone case could be used for daily use and if the magnet was safe around credit cards and video tapes (I work at a TV station) after 5 DAYS of no response I just returned the unit. As of today 14 days later their support has NOT responded. Hello I just paid $159.00 at least tell me you looking into it!!

This COULD have been the coolest product, but I just don't think it is ready for primetime yet and this company needs to learn how to support its users better!

It seems to me you are just trading one issue for a new issue. I was also bothered by the fact their instructions say to remove this case before taking you iPhone into the Apple Store? Would using this void your warranty? Are they just saying that fearing you don't get the case back? I don't know because support NEVER responded.


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