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"KiDiGi" charging crade - Anyone tried this?

I've been waiting for the generic market to start making some charging docks for the Vivid. I just came across this on eBay. Has anyone tried one of these yet?
It's not a bad price at $30, but at only $10 or so cheaper than the HTC version I'm not sure I'm ready to bite.
Thanks,
-Brett.

looks pretty appealing for the price... give us some feedback if you get it!

I wanted to buy the HTC cradle but I ha e an otterbox case I don't wanna take my phone out of the case just to use the cradle
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valve timing said:
I wanted to buy the HTC cradle but I ha e an otterbox case I don't wanna take my phone out of the case just to use the cradle
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Bingo. Same here.

Anybody buy this? I wanna start using Ubuntu would this support the video out adapter? I also have an otterbox case...
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I had a KiDiGi dock for my Atrix that had an extra battery slot and HDMI out. It worked perfectly and the extra battery slot was a great feature. I think I'll be getting this for my Vivid.

*Warning - Potential n00b content*
OP, that charger looks an awful lot like the RND power solutions dock (would post a link, but I'm a n00b, and cannot)
I took the plunge on the RND about a month ago for my office, versus the more expensive HTC one. It hasn't given me any issues, except that the LED's on the front appear to have no purpose (they are always on, phone on dock or not.) However, this is of little consequence to me, and I'm sure a more electronically inclined individual armed with a soldering iron and a little time could easily rectify this problem if they felt so inclined.
Just my .02

Just received this KiDIGi cradle along with this 2 battery deal and it cost me only 27 bucks.
The dock is nice and is exactly what I was looking for. 2nd battery charger was my main point.
I'm still testing the batteries but at 2 for $8 Im not expecting much, though they are 1800mAh.
The dock came from CA very fast and the batteries came from NY, also very fast. ~5 days each on free shipping.
I will report back on the batteries.

The Rnd cradle, which looks exactly like the Kidigi, can be found on Amazon for $18.99 and is listed as Prime.
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Nottach said:
Just received this KiDIGi cradle along with this 2 battery deal and it cost me only 27 bucks.
The dock is nice and is exactly what I was looking for. 2nd battery charger was my main point.
I'm still testing the batteries but at 2 for $8 Im not expecting much, though they are 1800mAh.
The dock came from CA very fast and the batteries came from NY, also very fast. ~5 days each on free shipping.
I will report back on the batteries.
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FOLLOW-UP:
After using these 2 batteries for the past few weeks I feel confident recommending them to others. They perform equal or better than the OEM battery and they're 2 for $8 with free shipping (At least they were when I found them). No longer do I carry my charger every where, instead I bring these two and I can safely go 3 three days with heavy usage. And the KiDiGi cradle has also performed as expected. Charging both the extra battery, phone, and providing a data connection is all normal.
If you can get this battery deal from the source I previously posted on eBay, from Brooklyn NY, you should jump on it.
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Looks like they upped the price of the batteries to $22, still woth it IMO since a single OEM battery is about the same price.

techcontrol said:
The Rnd cradle, which looks exactly like the Kidigi, can be found on Amazon for $18.99 and is listed as Prime.
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Thanks for that. I'm getting it now.

I don't have it but there is already a vid about this online. youtube.com/watch?v=4jwz6IK2gaY
No USB to HDMI adapter on it, which would of been nice.

I bought this one:
KiDiGi HDMI Output USB Desktop Charging Cradle for HTC ViVid Velocity (LCM-HTVV)
for my HTC Raider from 4ujulian on ebay, and it's great, however it doesn't charge the battery as quickly as a stand-alone charger. The HDMI function requires power from the usb cable that you plug into the wall outlet, which I suspect is the reason why the charge is so slow. But having HDMI out is cool and works simply - as soon as you put the phone in the cradle, it mirrors the phones display to the TV.
Here is a link to one of these units from the same seller:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/KiDiGi-HDMI-...201834?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item337494342a

RAVPower External Battery Bank- Great Price!

First off, I do not have any affiliation with any vendors - whatsoever!
Here's an awesome deal on a highly-rated, 10,000mah battery bank for $29.99/free shipping!
Read about it here
Then go here for info on how to get the deal.
If you want more reviews, go here for reviews on the previous model (essentially the same thing).
I've known about this for a couple of days now, but I just grabbed one, and wanted to share with my fellow forumites.
Hope this helps someone else looking for a battery bank!

I have actually been looking for something like this.. but the price I see is $59.99. Is there a special code I have to use to get the discount and free shipping?
EDIT: oops I didn't read all the way

Yes - you have to go look at the SlickDeals link in my OP.
My smaller power battery bank has been a life-saver so many times in the past six months of ownership. I look forward to getting this one.

Goo deal .. the promo code is only valid from 8pm -11pm EST till Dec 31. Buhch of people say that they run out of the alloted quantities pretty fast, so try to get it as early as you can.

Technical Data say it's 5200mAh, product description say it's 10000mAh
5200mAh high capacity, the 2 top-rated 2600mAh Samsung 18650 battery cells [...]
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However, the RavPower website states that the pb07 is indeed 10000mAh:
http://www.ravpower.com/ravpower-dy...ones-digital-cameras-tablets-and-e-books.html

Yeah - the Amazon write-up is inaccurate in a number of places - it seems that info from prior models is carried forward. This model uses four Samsung cells that provide 2600mah each.
I'd go with the mfg'ers website and what actual customers say about the battery pack's capacity.

Not that this will make a difference for anyone else but I emailed the seller and they told me this product is not UL certified. Big bummer for me because I'm in the Navy and they require every device that we plug in aboard a ship to be UL certified. This would have been super handy for a deployment as electrical outlets are scarce on the boat. My search continues..

n3k said:
Not that this will make a difference for anyone else but I emailed the seller and they told me this product is not UL certified. Big bummer for me because I'm in the Navy and they require every device that we plug in aboard a ship to be UL certified. This would have been super handy for a deployment as electrical outlets are scarce on the boat. My search continues..
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There are plenty of options out there, just typically not at this price point. I took a moment to search and here's one from a company I can recommend:
http://www.amazon.com/10000mAh-Multi-voltage-External-Battery-Recorders/dp/B005NGKR54
Happy Holidays and THANKS for serving your country.
-bk

billykxda said:
There are plenty of options out there, just typically not at this price point. I took a moment to search and here's one from a company I can recommend:
http://www.amazon.com/10000mAh-Multi-voltage-External-Battery-Recorders/dp/B005NGKR54
Happy Holidays and THANKS for serving your country.
-bk
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yes, +1 to the Anker unit.

Just got mine. Super fast shipping. I'll report back after I get a chance to use it.
If you are on the fence, there are some new additions to the product reviews at Amazon here.
The deal lasts through the end of the year. I did notice that they sell out fast when the discount window starts at 8PM est.
Off to get it charged up...

billykxda said:
Just got mine. Super fast shipping. I'll report back after I get a chance to use it.
If you are on the fence, there are some new additions to the product reviews at Amazon here.
The deal lasts through the end of the year. I did notice that they sell out fast when the discount window starts at 8PM est.
Off to get it charged up...
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will you provide us with some pics of it next to the nexus 7 by chance (size comparison)?

wavrunrx,
Dude, I would love to, but unlike everyone on this forum right now, I don't yet own an N7. It's at the top of my xMas list and by most accounts I've "been good". So here's hope'in.
The height/width is about the size of a pack of cigs, and it's about 3/4" thick. Rounded edges, hefty, a beautiful piano-black finish, really nice design and comes with a charger, two usb/mini usb cables, and a black velvet storage bag.
If it were white and had an Apple logo on it, it would be $175, easy.

Still don't have an N7 (c'mon Santa! c'mon Santa!, I've been "nice" the whole f**ck'in year!!)...
... but I can report back that this battery pack is awesome. It takes a while to charge-up, but that's expected given it's capacity. I repeatedly put my Galaxy Nexus on it yesterday and it charges super fast and doesn't even break a sweat. Plus I could be charging another phone (or tablet) on the other charging port. Given what I've seen yesterday, this could be my sole energy source for my GNex for the better part of a week without ever being tethered to a wall.

Bookmark: Thanks for Sharing. May look into getting one before the deal expires.

billykxda said:
Still don't have an N7 (c'mon Santa! c'mon Santa!, I've been "nice" the whole f**ck'in year!!)...
... but I can report back that this battery pack is awesome. It takes a while to charge-up, but that's expected given it's capacity. I repeatedly put my Galaxy Nexus on it yesterday and it charges super fast and doesn't even break a sweat. Plus I could be charging another phone (or tablet) on the other charging port. Given what I've seen yesterday, this could be my sole energy source for my GNex for the better part of a week without ever being tethered to a wall.
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Very nice price indeed, thanks for the quick info. Just curious, how long does it take your unit to charge up?

I got one of these during this deal and I love it. The powerbank was nicely packaged and came with some extra tips for other cellphone models. Even came with an ac plug too which impressed me the most. I love getting products with added accessories that I didn't think would come with. As for the unit, it's compact and stylish and nicely designed. Very portable and lighter and smaller than I anticipated for a 10,000mah charging unit. It's literally small enough to hold in my pocket, but not both my phone and this together. If you carry a pack with you, this would be perfect.
I don't dare to crack open my unit but I read on an Amazon review that the four batteries used is Samsung 18650 power cells which can charge up to 500 or more times. There is also a lit up gauge that lights up to how much power is left in the powerbank. I used this on a short trip last weekend and maybe used this twice and it worked wonderfully. I can see myself using this during future camping trips, outdoor outings and even during emergencies. I love it and I can't stress this enough on having something like this since my phone tends to run out of battery fast during trips since I use my phone a lot during these times. Highly recommend everyone have something like this around.

i just got my unit in the mail today.
comes in a very nice box, well designed, comes with 2 micro usb cables, wall plug, and a felt pull-string bag. the unit itself is quite impressive. has a nice weight to it, and just feels solid. im still charging mine up, but sofar, (and especially for $30) i am *very* impressed.

wavrunrx said:
i just got my unit in the mail today.
comes in a very nice box, well designed, comes with 2 micro usb cables, wall plug, and a felt pull-string bag. the unit itself is quite impressive. has a nice weight to it, and just feels solid. im still charging mine up, but sofar, (and especially for $30) i am *very* impressed.
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Awesome. I just orders mine today. I live in Hawaii. How long did it take to get yours in the mail? Also can you do a review on how it charges the nexus 7? How long does it take? Can it fully charge the nexus? Can you use the nexus at the same time while it's charging? Etc. Etc. Thanks

jacob808 said:
Awesome. I just orders mine today. I live in Hawaii. How long did it take to get yours in the mail? Also can you do a review on how it charges the nexus 7? How long does it take? Can it fully charge the nexus? Can you use the nexus at the same time while it's charging? Etc. Etc. Thanks
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right off the bat i can answer these:
"How long did it take to get yours in the mail?"
i live about 2 miles from where it shipped from, and if it wasnt for xmas eve/xmas day, i would have gotten my unit 2 days sooner. shipping would have been overnight, if not for xmas.
"Can you use the nexus at the same time while it's charging?"
unfortunately no. :crying:
when you are charging the unit itself, it shuts down the 2 remaining usb charge ports, until you unplug it from the wall.
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now that i re-read what you asked; yes, you can use your phone/tablet while it is charging from the RAVPower.
the RAVPower just cannot be plugged into the wall at the same time.

wavrunrx said:
right off the bat i can answer these:
"How long did it take to get yours in the mail?"
i live about 2 miles from where it shipped from, and if it wasnt for xmas eve/xmas day, i would have gotten my unit 2 days sooner. shipping would have been overnight, if not for xmas.
"Can you use the nexus at the same time while it's charging?"
unfortunately no. :crying:
when you are charging the unit itself, it shuts down the 2 remaining usb charge ports, until you unplug it from the wall.
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now that i re-read what you asked; yes, you can use your phone/tablet while it is charging from the RAVPower.
the RAVPower just cannot be plugged into the wall at the same time.
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whew! At first I was about to cancel my purchase because I thought you couldn't use the nexus while charging from the RAV. That would have been unacceptable. As far as not being able to use the RAV when the unit itself is charging I don't really mind. Thanks for the quick replies, I'm eager to get mine. Update us on your experience when you got a chance to test it fully charged if it's not too much of a bother

$5 Nokia Qi Charging Plate @ AT&T

I bought 2 of these for $10 total plus Free shipping a few weeks ago. Tried them out and love them. Great feel. Awesome placement.
I just looked again and they are still selling for $5 (normally $50). Very Very Very good buy.
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessory.chargers-nokia-wireless-charging-plate-sku6290260.html
I got 2 white ones. The link is for the black.

Looks like their out of stock.

lol att is god awful. I ordered these during two prior sales, only to have them cancelled weeks later with no explanation as to why.
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OOS now , a little too late , wouldve been damn good for $5

Don't we need a wireless charging receiver in the phone for these to work????

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Don't we need a wireless charging receiver in the phone for these to work????
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No, the charger will work just fine. It won't charge your phone unless it supports qi charging, of course. Ie: Vermizon model only as far as I know.

Well look here. Today I found out my phone has wireless charging!

Yea only the Verizon model has QI. I ended up buying 2 of them and they're great. Sucks they have a proprietary barrel power cable but it seems to charge much faster then my Samsung USB one made for a Note 3. I still use my Samsung one for travel.

Great :good:

What USB-C <-> USB-A cable are you getting?

Since we won't be getting it in the box, and I don't have a USB-C port on my laptop, I'll def. need to get one.
I thought of just getting the Google Store one, but $13.00 seemed a bit high
Then I thought of getting the OnePlus Cable one since it's cheaper, has some nice design features (flat, cable organizer, etc.), but then I realized it's only USB 2.0 spec and I kinda want to future proof the cable.
I figured the Spigen Cable would be a safe bet since it's a known brand, 3.0 spec, and discounted on their eBay store, but it's backordered til end of November!
Finally, I found this "generic" one on Amazon which I think I'll get since it has a bunch of reviews and is in stock before the N5X comes in.
Has anyone else started shopping for their USB-C <-> USB-A cable? Any other suggestions to consider?

I just got the one off of google

Got these cause they were a decently priced multipack.
Orzly® Multi-Colour Value Pack of USB 2.0 Type C (USB-C) to Type A (USB-A) Cables (1M) for use with OnePlus 2, Nokia N1 Tablet, Lenovo Zuk Z1, and Other Type-C Supported Smartphones & Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013RMG5WY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_t-BfwbV0W96ER
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We will be getting it in the box. Google it. I read somewhere yesterday.
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dave2775 said:
We will be getting it in the box. Google it. I read somewhere yesterday.
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There is a cable in the box but it's type C to type C only. It's been confirmed and on the "What's in the box" part of the Nexus 5X specs page.
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S5.

4 pack http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013RMG5WY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Just got the cable from Google seems to be a very well made

iOrange braided 6 foot cable
$10 and has a 12 month warranty

I got a couple of the OnePlus cables, from the reviews I've read they are some of the best A to C cables available so far, and pretty cheap to boot.

I ordered a few of the Spigen cables on Amazon last week and already have them in hand. I have two of the C-A and one C-C.

I ordered the oneplus cable, it's on its way. Reversible insertion on both ends sounds good. Hopefully it's as good as monoprice premium cables. Bought the 5 feet version. Playstore only has a 3 feet version.

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4 pack http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013RMG5WY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
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When is your estimated delivery date? Mine is end of the month early November. Just in time for the phone.
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S5.

I ordered some 2.0 cables from Aliexpress for <$2 each. since I won't have a phone that supports 3.0 until at least next year I didn't feel the need to future proof as the cables should come down considerably in price over the next year as more devices move to c. also, by the time I get a 3.0 phone I may not have a computer with an a port anyway

Got some Cable Matters USB 2.0 cables from Amazon because they are good quality cables and support "USB Fast Charging @ 5V 3A". Both 3.3 feet and 6.6 feet cables available.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S8GU2OC

EeZeEpEe said:
When is your estimated delivery date? Mine is end of the month early November. Just in time for the phone.
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S5.
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Middle of October
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Middle of October
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Man. Just looked through reviews (Don't know why I didn't before ordering) and looks like these cables are only getting 500 mAh charging.
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S5.

EeZeEpEe said:
Man. Just looked through reviews (Don't know why I didn't before ordering) and looks like these cables are only getting 500 mAh charging.
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S5.
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I did not know that. Dang it. I saw one review that said it charges at 800mAh. I ordered through Amazon Prime, so I will use the return policy if it turns out to charge slower. I will state something like the company was not clear about charging at slower speeds and demand a refund. Unacceptable to me
Edit: some users say it charges just as fast as the OP2's OEM cable. Either it's a fake review or the other users that complained received duds

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I did not know that. Dang it. I saw one review that said it charges at 800mAh. I ordered through Amazon Prime, so I will use the return policy if it turns out to charge slower. I will state something like the company was not clear about charging at slower speeds and demand a refund. Unacceptable to me
Edit: some users say it charges just as fast as the OP2's OEM cable. Either it's a fake review or the other users that complained received duds
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It could possibly do OP2 charging speeds but the OP2 doesn't have fast charging anyway.
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S5.

EeZeEpEe said:
It could possibly do OP2 charging speeds but the OP2 doesn't have fast charging anyway.
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S5.
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OP2 was the only device that used type c at the time which makes it difficult to have a better judgment with those cables. OP2 did compromise stuff so idk what else they did. I am hoping the people who said the cables were not charging that quickly had duds
I will test when I get my phone and the cables

These cables are either junk or totally overpriced. The selection right now is awful

BOGO wireless charger

Samsung is running a promo on the older wireless chargers right now. They are buy one get one free.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/ce...40&MKM_MID=7071159&CID=eml-he-mul-316-1091-NA
I just ordered it and combined it with the 30% off coupon I got for registering my phone. So I have 2 wireless chargers coming for $40 after tax/shipping.

I hadn't got my S7E yet but did get BOGO on a white Fast Charger. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-PN920TWEGUS
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Those are not the fast charging pads. Just regular charge if it matters

And they ate 27 dollars on amazon
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cpugeeker said:
Those are not the fast charging pads. Just regular charge if it matters
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They are indeed fast chargers. I bought the BOGO fast wireless charger and a fast wireless charging stand for $105.82 after taxes and 30% discount. Good deal for genuine charges that come with fast wall chargers as well. Also, avoided shipping by spending >$50.

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They are indeed fast chargers. I bought the BOGO fast wireless charger and a fast wireless charging stand for $105.82 after taxes and 30% discount. Good deal for genuine charges that come with fast wall chargers as well. Also, avoided shipping by spending >$50.
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Im referring to the OP not the person above my post

benk016 said:
Samsung is running a promo on the older wireless chargers right now. They are buy one get one free.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/ce...40&MKM_MID=7071159&CID=eml-he-mul-316-1091-NA
I just ordered it and combined it with the 30% off coupon I got for registering my phone. So I have 2 wireless chargers coming for $40 after tax/shipping.
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You can get the same promo on fast wireless chargers. IMO two fast wireless chargers for $52 is a much better deal.

I didn't find the bogo deal for the fast chargers until after I bought the regular ones. Also the 30% off coupon supposedly doesn't work for anything over $49.99.

benk016 said:
I didn't find the bogo deal for the fast chargers until after I bought the regular ones. Also the 30% off coupon supposedly doesn't work for anything over $49.99.
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That's what it says, but it actually does work on some items over $49.99, including the fast wireless charger that was part of the buy one, get one deal.

bsweetness said:
That's what it says, but it actually does work on some items over $49.99, including the fast wireless charger that was part of the buy one, get one deal.
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Dang it! It looks like they don't have the fast chargers as part of the promo anymore either. I can't find them on the site.

OH well, i plan on using it to charge overnight on my night stand anyway so it doesn't need to be fast. If i need fast charge i'll just plug it in.

I have the fast charge pad and it's awesome (not the stand one).
Anyone else notice the different animations you get when you plug in at the bottom or place on the round wireless charger? Plug in at bottom you get a little animation of electricity flowing up briefly. Place on the wireless you get a similar thing but it's a circular animation from center outwards.

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Dang it! It looks like they don't have the fast chargers as part of the promo anymore either. I can't find them on the site.
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I believe the buy one, get one promo was only for 24 hours.

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I believe the buy one, get one promo was only for 24 hours.
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They both were showing they were valid until 3/19. I have a feeling the fast charge probably ran out of stock since they still have them, but link you to buy them elsewhere online or in store.

The wireless chargers are back ordered, I originally pre ordered one before I got the phone. And they sent me a email saying it was back ordered then I went ahead and did this deal also since my wife needed one. And the same a day later got a back ordered email.
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They both were showing they were valid until 3/19. I have a feeling the fast charge probably ran out of stock since they still have them, but link you to buy them elsewhere online or in store.
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I missed out on the deal too thinking a had a couple days left to order it. In my ignorance, I didn't think they would sell out so quickly. I spoke to Samsung via live chat and they tried to tell me the promo ended on 3/17. However, I explained that I saw it said 3/19 and she asked me to call customer service to see if they could help me out. I sat on hold for 58 minutes before finally hanging up to go to a meeting at work. Now I'm wondering if it's worth grabbing two of the non-fast chargers for $35 after 30% coupon before the sale ends today. However, the reviews of this non-fast pad make it seem unreliable. I currently use my old Samsung S4 wireless pad now when I sleep with no issues.