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Best Qi stand/cradle?

dizmo

Ok, so I've decided to buy a Nexus 5 to last me until Android Silver comes out (fingers crossed for Apple like builds) or until the LG G3 drops in price on Craigslist.

I want to make use of the wireless charging feature, as I'd love to not have to fumble for a cord every night when I charge it.

 

There are tons of pads out there however I want a stand. I've only found a few, which are:

 

The Nexus 4 Orb charger.

- Nice look, apparently heavy, however the magnet is a mixed bag for me. Cool, useful, but when I go grabbing for my phone in the morning I'm worried about it being too...stuck.

 

Tylt Vu

- Does what I ask, has LED notification lights for charge status. You can get exact Chinese copies for $30. However it's not that attractive.

 

LG WCD-800

- Sexy, has notification icons on the front, but I have to order it from Korea and it runs on 220v.

 

Asus PW100

- Also pretty nice looking, decent price as well.

 

 

I'm leaning towards the WCD-800 the most, however I'm not sure if it'll be "safe"? Is it fine to use the 220v on a 120v plug (the company that exports them provides an adapter) for charging, or would it somehow screw up the battery?

 

Are there any other cradle/stand style Qi chargers that I've missed?
Anyone have experience with one and has a recommendation?

 

I'm looking for something heavy, with a grippy base and something that's visually appealing.

Thanks :)

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Don't see Adata CE700 on that list,

 

EDIT: I think that the Nexus 4 orb charger got the best look (I think)

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Don't see Adata CE700 on that list,

 

EDIT: I think that the Nexus 4 orb charger got the best look (I think)

The Adata isn't there for a reason...I think it's hideous (Green accents? Really?), and the charging cable comes out at an awkward angle.

It'd be clutter city.

 

Honestly that'd the one I was leaning to as well just because it's 1/3 of the price of the LG.

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