On 7/8/2014 10:24 AM, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 08 Jul 2014 08:33:56 -1000, dsi1
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> It looked to me that the back cover was removable. I'll let you know if
>> that's the case. I'm getting an induction charger for it. These can be
>> found on eBay for less than $10. Hopefully, it won't cause the phone to
>> burst in a ball of white hot flames - will let you know if it does. :-)
>
> Which one did you choose? Most of what I saw cost a lot more than
> $10, but they could recharge multiple devices.
>

The chargers with multiple USB jacks are pretty slick. The ubiquitous
micro USB charging/data ports on mobile devices are a good idea because
a few years ago, everybody was using their own proprietary jacks/plugs
and you never had the right charger on hand. OTOH, they don't seem real
sturdy and I'd like to avoid using them if I can. Induction charging
allows the phone to be charged by just laying it on an induction mat.
The device has to have an internal charging coil or modified to be able
to do this. The Nexus 5 has this capability already built in.

Google sells the induction Qi charger for $50 but I'm cheap so it's eBay
for me. $7.49 with shipping from China included. (-: