On Tue, 08 Jul 2014 11:43:03 -1000, dsi1
> wrote:

> 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. (-:

I like the idea of those mats for multiple device recharging.
Apparently even my older than dirt Samsung Fascinate can do it.

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