Powermat Home & Office Mat (Black) [Doors Sold Separately]

by Powermat

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 2.5 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002JCSAWW
• Item model number: PMM-HO100
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,827 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

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

Product Description

The Powermat Portable Mat wirelessly charges up to 3 devices at once. Simply Drop & Charge your favorite devices (receivers for devices sold seperatley).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

388 of 409 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars DON"T THROW OUT THOSE CHARGING CORDS JUST YET, October 28, 2009

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Margaux Paschke - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powermat Home & Office Mat (Black) [Doors Sold Separately] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I got this Powermat because it looked cutting edge and I thought it would be worth it to spend $100 to simplify re-charging small electronic devices. It did not turn out to be such a great time saver and I am returning it.

Please note that it does not re-charge ALL small electronic devices. You need to have specific models and thankfully most of my gadgets complied. You also need to place each item to be re-charged into a Powermat receiver case (additional purchases will be required) and then place it on the Powermat itself. Or you could use the universal case with included tips but this is almost like using the device's original charger. Your device is charged through the magnetic connection between the Powermat and the Powermat case holding or connected to your device. Remember to remove the receiver case after charging as it is not recommended for daily use. It seems an extra step and the opposite of simplification but it charged fast. It lets you know when you have made a successful connection. The process of fitting your electronic device (iPod cases cost $40) into the charging case for the Powermat can be tricky at first. The included directions were not very helpful.

Basically, this Powermat is an ultra cool looking devise that is the same thing as a decorative charger station (Digipower SAM-G100-CH Executive Edition Charging Valet - Cherrywood) but with more steps, compatibility issues and slight hassles with removing Powermat charger cases. I cannot think the energy savings are substantial but hopefully it is the start of greener technology.

I would not recommend this device over the usual charging cords unless you have money to burn and want the latest gadget.

252 of 274 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Good Idea Gone BAD, November 13, 2009

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Thomas Scholle "Atomic-Tom" (Denver) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powermat Home & Office Mat (Black) [Doors Sold Separately] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

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.

182 of 199 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cool but Disappointed, October 21, 2009

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J. Lincoln (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powermat Home & Office Mat (Black) [Doors Sold Separately] (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I purchased this product via the website and was excited to try it when it was delivered. Set up was simple, but the instructions for charging were disturbingly vague. I couldn't figure out how to charge my devices without the one cube that they sent me. After several failed attempts, I realized that I needed a slim receiver for each device (which they don't sell for many cell phones including my LG Voyager). Additionally, I would have to pay another $30-$40 for each additional receiver or cube so that I could simulataneously charge my devices.

Why would I buy more cube receivers that I would still need to plug my device into? Very disappointed with the product for my needs and very pricey for less than total functionality. If you have a Blackberry and/or an IPhone then you might want to consider it. Just know that you'll need to invest another $40 per device to get the full functionality as you see it advertised. Too pricey for me!