Powermat Receiver Case for iPhone 3G/3GS

by Powermat

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 1 x 7.5 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002JCSAXG
• Item model number: PMR-AIP1
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,167 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Receiver Case for Apple iPhone 3G/3GS. Wirelessly charge your iPhone 3G when it's placed on any Powermat with this sleek protective case. Simply set your phone down on a Powermat Mat to charge.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

113 of 126 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars 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 Receiver Case for iPhone 3G/3GS (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.

55 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Messes up the 3GS compass, November 5, 2009

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John Brosnan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powermat Receiver Case for iPhone 3G/3GS (Wireless Phone Accessory)

The case itself, while rather bulky, is usable, and has a nice feel to it. Unfortunately, the magnet in the back of the case used for charging the phone off the mat messes up the compass in the 3GS iPhone.

All in all, I think I'm not thrilled with this (albeit minor) interference with iPhone functionality. Hopefully I'll return the whole system this weekend.

56 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a compatible accessory, October 26, 2009

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Todd E. Stallings (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Powermat Receiver Case for iPhone 3G/3GS (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I recently purchased the Powermat and receiver case for my iPhone in an effort to reduce the number of cables I take with me when I travel (iPhone, Kindle, and two USB powered devices). It sounded like a great system (albeit a bit overpriced), so I thought I'd give it a try. Unfortunately it's simply not compatible with the iPhone 3GS. Every time I woke my phone up from sleep I received the standard iPhone error message "this accessory is not compatible with your phone, would you like to switch to Airplane mode to reduce interference" (or something of the sort). This was appearing EVERY time I woke up my phone. This is just not acceptable for a device that was supposedly designed to work with the phone. It became too annoying for me, and given the high cost of the system, I just couldn't justify keeping it.