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Magsafe Powerbank thread
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Thank you first time poster who totally isn't an employee of that website.
This appears to be just a well branded shopify site that is selling the same MagSafe charger found on Ali-Express but with a large markup. Always beware of these types of sites. Their claims are normally misleading and often multiple companies will be marketing the same product.
I would absolutely be shocked if Apple doesn’t come out with a wireless charging puck soon. Think a MagSafe charger size without the cord. Probably not a big capacity as most of their charging cases do not have large capacities. I would be fine with that. Small and light to just slap on and maybe get back to 100%.
Was searching for magsafe accessories, and this forum popped up. Just wanted to join the convo 🤷♂️
So you are telling me that this isn't a legit site? Did I get scammed now? and how can you tell that it is a shopify site?
So what’s the verdict. How’s the charging? How do you charge it? How long does the battery pack last before recharge. Inquiring minds want to know.
No it legit but like companies such as peel and totalee (iPhone case), they buy them from a Chinese supplier for $1 in bulk orders and resells them with a huge markup. That’s why you see items on Amazon or eBay they are all the same model. But if you buy directly at let’s say alliexpress you can get it way cheaper but shipping takes 2-4 weeks from some Chinese factory.
ahaa! Yeah I found the same one on aliexpress. So the quality from aliexpress and their website will be the same?
And can it be that aliexpress copies from them?
Finally got my Charge Fast battery back. Took a few weeks to get from China but it seems great so far. Will post impressions after a couple of days but initially it does seem to charge surprisingly fast. Only downside at the moment is I did expect it to be able to charge wirelessly but apparently it needs to be plugged in with a USB-C cable to charge. Also the magnetic hold is very secure onto an Apple leather MagSafe case
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Wow that’s thick! How many recharges can you do?
I just want a booster charger. Not big just something slim I can slap on to give me another 5-7hrs.
And you are right, the battery charger needs to charge wirelessly!
Yeah it seems thick but when you compare it to a battery case it’s not bad. And the magnets seem very strong. I’d be very happy with this if it charged wirelessly. As it is I think this will be a very good option until Apple or someone like Mophie comes out with a more “official” option. To use it when I need it, seems good.
The main idea of this battery is to charge the phone on the go. If it needs a charger to be plugged into it to charge the phone, then it appears to be defective.
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Thanks for reporting in. This is the one and only available right now in my country.
Thicker than I would like them to be.
Looking forward for your longer term review.
Does it warm up the phone?
Doesn’t appear to get warm or warm the phone more than normal. But I’ll report back after more extensive tests
There appears to be a seller on eBay based in Atlanta that bought up a bunch of these 15watt charging batteries for quick shipment at a reasonable priced - ordered mine for $32 I think - should have it this week or next!!
Thanks. Should be here by next Monday or Tuesday. I’m only 5 hours away. Fingers crossed.
Yea I ordered last night and already have the prepaid label printed ready to go when USPS opens tomorrow (holiday today) - so think this thing should come very quickly - USPS has also mostly caught up from the crazy holiday load and trucks are moving through the system as expected right now
I think you may have missed the photo they posted where the device is being charged by the battery, and it’s visibly not plugged into the iPhone.
They were most likely referring to re-charging the battery itself.
Awesome I’ll have it Saturday - Is yours still in pre shipment? I’d be surprised if you don’t get it sooner!
Battery just arrived. About 80% charged. Works on my 12 Pro with the ESR Clear Case. I think the case has a glass back. Charges with the case on, but not snug. Without the case it’s nice and tight
Might be in the market for a MagSafe case, not Apples.
Might be in the market for a MagSafe case, not Apples.
