Duracell Mygrid Starter Kit - 1-Count

by Duracell

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• Product Dimensions: 2.4 x 9 x 8.8 inches ; 0.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002M3TLLC
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• Item model number: 000-41333-41135-4
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (142 customer reviews)
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Product Description

Manufacturer Product Description

Duracell myGrid removes the daily hassle of charging your mobile devices. No more finding the right cord. No more cord clutter. It’s charging made simple. The myGrid Cell Phone Starter Kit comes with a Power Clip designed to fit many BlackBerry®, HTC®, Motorola® and Nokia® cell phones.

Eliminate cord clutter

myGrid can charge up to four devices at once using a single cord and outlet, getting rid of the mess of multiple cords. Since myGrid is as fast as standard chargers based on USB 2.0, it’s an efficient way to charge multiple devices.

Drop-and-go charging for up to four devices at once

Power up to four myGrid-enabled devices, such as Blackberry®, HTC®, Motorola® or Apple® phones, on myGrid at the same time. A blue indicator light lets you know that your devices are charging.

Ultra-slim profile

myGrid doesn’t take up a lot of space, making it ideal for counter tops, nightstands or any other flat surface near an electrical outlet. The pad measures 6.75" x 8.5" and the actual charging surface is less than 1/8" thick.

Safe to Touch

A blue indicator light turns on when your devices receive power. myGrid is safe to touch–the charging surface and light automatically turn off if your fingers, keys, or coins come in contact with it. When not in use, myGrid will be in Sleep Mode, in which the charging surface and the indicator light both turn off.

Enable your devices

myGrid is easy to use. To start charging, you must first install a Power Clip™ or Power Sleeve™ to your compatible device. Then, simply drop your device on myGrid to charge.

Installing and using the Power Clip

Step 1

Insert the proper tip into the device's charging port. Press the tip into the charging port and ensure a proper fit.

Step 2

Place the Power Clip on the tip and make sure the two are sealed together properly, then swivel the Power Clip over the center of the phone and press firmly into place (remove the adhesive backing on the Power Clip prior to installation).

Step 3

Place the device on myGrid, making sure that it rests fully on the pad. The blue indicator light will appear on myGrid when the device is being charged properly.

Installing and using the Power Sleeve

Step 1

Carefully insert your device into the Power Sleeve.

Step 2

Use your fingers to stretch the Power Sleeve over the top of the device.

Step 3

Place the device on myGrid, making sure that it rests fully on the pad. The blue indicator light will appear on myGrid when the device is being charged properly.

COMPATIBILITY

myGrid is compatible with many cell phones, MP3 players and other handheld devices. Consult the list below, sorted by manufacturer and model number, to find your device. Don’t see your device? Check back soon–we are always adding more compatible devices. Visit Duracell.com/myGrid for the most updated compatibility list.

Devices compatible with Power Clip™

AT&T®

TILT 8925

BlackBerry®

CURVE 8310
CURVE 8320
CURVE 8330
CURVE 8350i
CURVE 8900
STORM 9530
PEARL FLIP 8220

PEARL 8100
PEARL 8120
PEARL 8130
8820
8830
TOUR 9630
BOLD 9000

Garmin®

NUV1785T

HTC®

TOUCH PRO
DROIDERIS

HERO

LG®

enV TOUCH
enV2 VX9100
enV3 VX9200
VX5500
VX8360
DARE VX9700

XENON GR500
VERSA VX9600
CHOCOLATE 3VX8560
CHOCOLATE VX8575
LOTUS
AX300

Motorola®

W370
W385
DroidA855
RAZR V3A
RAZR V3XX
RAZR VE20

RAZR2 V9
H390
KRZRK1
HINTQA30
MOTOQ9C
KarmaQA1

Nokia®

6085
5310
6205

6263
E71X

Palm®

PRE

Samsung®

ExclaimM550
M320

RANT M540

Sanyo®

KATANALX

T-Mobile®

SIDEKICK 2008

DASH

Verizon®

XV6800

Devices compatible with Power Sleeve™

Apple®

iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4 (coming soon)

iPod Touch 1st GEN
iPod Touch 2nd GEN
iPod Touch 3rd GEN

BlackBerry®

CURVE 8310
CURVE 8330
CURVE 8900
STORM 9530
BOLD 9000

PEARL 8100
PEARL 8120
PEARL 8130
TOUR 9630

Product Description

With Duracell myGrid you can charge up to 4 devices at one time. Just place your myGrid enabled devices anywhere on myGrid's surface and they start charging - It's Charging Made Simple.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1,183 of 1,208 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A product that is just plain dumb, November 28, 2009

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PhotoGraphics (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duracell Mygrid Starter Kit - 1-Count (Wireless Phone Accessory)

(What's this?)

The Duracell myGrid charging device is a product you want to like. Imagine the possibilities, you come home and toss your phone, iPod or other device on the pad and walk away. No wires to plug and unplug, no more having several chargers plugged in the wall outlet. A wireless home power grid, truly the wave of the future.

In reality, though, this is truly a product that is far from being ready for prime time and is not the "wave of the future" powergrid you would think it is. More accurately it is an "extension cord" that transfers power via contacts in a totally traditional way.

It ships with 3 tips that fit an infinitesimally small number of phone models. Unfortunately, not MY Blackberry nor MY cell phone. The design of the power tips prevent them from being used on any other device than the exact model specified.

There are two glaring problems that Duracell should have considered and abandoned the whole concept of a power grid. One is that the location of the charging receptacle varies from phone to phone. On mine it was impossible to fit it in and have it connect to the included charging adapter.

The other problem is the charging adapter itself. It is a fairly large disc that you have to glue to the back of your phone with double-stick tape. Whaaat? Are you kidding me? So to make it line up with the little charging tip it is probably 90% likely to have to be glued over the phone's camera, flash or rear speaker. That's just plain dumb!

Not to mention, now you have a cell phone that you bought to be as small and convenient as possible, that you can slip into your pocket or purse or nice leather carrying case ... but no more! With a fragile adapter sticking out of the side or bottom of your phone, plus the clunky odd-shaped stick-on disc, your phone no longer fits easily into pocket, purse or case and has to be handled with extreme care so the extra pieces don't break off and get lost. Plus, with many phones that use a mini-USB connector, that same connector may be used for headphones, car speaker accessories or data access. So you have to remove the power tip each time. How is that more convenient than simply plugging the phone into a charging cord?

You can also get an optional overpriced "powersleeve" for a miniscule few devices which is a rubber boot that fits over the device with an awkward hump on the back and bottom of the device. Maybe a slightly better concept than the glue-on disc but so far I have seen them for only one model of iPod and one model of Blackberry.

Another major failing of this products is that if you travel a lot you probably have to take a charging adapter with you. You certainly won't take the power grid. That means removing the power tip each time and reassembling it to use with the grid at home. That would get very old after the first time.

I fail to see the slightest advantage to the entire product; it's like a bad April Fools joke. Someday someone will come up with a way to transfer electric power without wires; I understand that technology already exists. When Duracell or someone else comes out with a power grid that doesn't need ill-conceived adapters I'll be interested.

As far as the "instruction manual" goes, it is almost non-existent. For a product like this that most people have never used before, it is severely lacking.
Sorry Duracell, I can't give this more than one star for "interesting idea".

225 of 231 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Failure on all levels simultaneously., June 22, 2010

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Trevor Goodchild (The City of Angels) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duracell myGrid Starter Kit for Apple iPhone (Wireless Phone Accessory)

(What's this?)

This product is meant to be mistaken for an inductive charging system and has 3 major problems:

1. The box says it charges up to 4 devices-- well, two iPhones would just barely fit on it... so you'll not be charging 4 of those. The power supply that comes with this is a 1A power supply, and the iPhone itself needs more or less an amp to charge at full speed... so you can't charge 2 iPhones at full speed.

2. When your product requires your customer to use a special case... Make sure said case is not a ill-fitting and unattractive.

3. The case must be removed to sync, or charge off a normal charger.

If you are willing to accept these limitations, all you win is the ease of not plugging in your iPhone when you get home... Is it really that hard to do?

204 of 217 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Two Big Drawbacks, June 22, 2010

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D. Hardaway "dhardawa" (Louisville, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duracell myGrid Starter Kit for Apple iPhone (Wireless Phone Accessory)

(What's this?)

I was very excited to get this item because between the kids and me we have an iPhone and two iPod Touch units. I was thrilled to see I could buy skins to fit the iPod Touch units and use them on this charger (as opposed to it just being for the iPhone) and thought this would make charging much easier than trying to plug one unit in for awhile and remembering to come back later to switch over to another one.

The setup couldn't be easier. You simply place the skin over the phone, plug the charger into the wall, and lay the phone on the charger. It immediately connected and started charging. The phone charged quickly and fully with no problems at all. I have no complaints at all with the functionality of the charger.

So, the two big drawbacks... I have an iFrogz case that I love as do both the kids (we actually know which iPod Touch belongs to which child based on the iFrogz color). To use the charger, you have to remove any existing case and use the Duracel skin instead. The second drawback is that to synch your phone, you have to remove the skin to be able to plug in the cord to connect to the computer.

If you are okay with using the Duracel skin all the time and the synch issue doesn't bother you, this would be a great device. It works perfect and does everything it claims to do. But, those two usability issues will bother a lot of people.