CES: PowerMat Wireless Energy
January 10th, 2009 12:34 AM | by Jeff Bordeaux | 44 Comments
What is it: A wireless charging solution for multiple gadgets.
Features: Uses “Magnetic Induction” to transfer energy wirelessly to portable devices such as iPhones, PSP’s, Laptops, etc. For any gadget under 100 watts, a receiver is attached to the device. Anything that is above 100 watts, such as a laptop, will use a retractable attachment that connects magnetically to the mat. Other uses include being able to use them under a counter top for kitchen appliances or in a wall powering TV’s, lights, and such. Once manufacturers get on board and install the receivers with in their devices, PowerMat will dominate
Price: Mat for $100, receivers for $30
Street Date: Q4 2009
Tags: charging, magnetic induction, Powermat, Wireless
I love this idea……just set it down when you walk in the house and pick it up when you need it…fully charged and ready to go.
This is going to untangle my world. I’ve been waiting for something like this, I’m so glad it’s finally here. Fall is going to be like an early Christmas :)
wow, looks impressive. I could see having one at home and one at work useful because I use my iPhone so much the battery keeps dying and it will save me having to carry the power cable with me all the time.
I can’t wait for this to come out – I am buying two at least! Genius concept!
I can’t wait until the PowerMat comes onto the market and I can experience it for myself. The flexibility and 90% efficiency will make make my life easier and I will no longer have to carry my cell phone, blackberry, iPod and laptop cords everywhere I go.
Going green and simplifying my life! This is the best invention. Can’t wait to get one!
It’s not “green,” just yet. It’s still losing energy through the adapter and far more through the indirect charging pad. A charger meant for the device is just losing energy through the adapter.
Then there’s the aspect of leaving this pad charger plugged in 24/7, I unplug my regular adapters and chargers after every use. Even though it’s not charging anything the adapter is still drawing a current.
I will have these installed all over my house. No cords, no wires, I am in!
I am a huge gadget geek and I’ve been waiting so long for something like this. With the Powermat, I can power-up my phone, Blackberry, DS, and PSP without the spaghetti mess.
The powermat looks like something everyone will have much like an ipod! Can’t wait to pick one up!
I love gadgets and this is by far one of the coolest to come out in some time!
Is there a way to pre-order? I need this!
This makes my life much…much…much easier! i love it!
unbelievable product! this is the future! i can’t wait to tell my friends and family!
Wow! I can’t wait to get one!!
I love the idea of being able to charge multiple things at once. And of course getting rid of all those power cords! Sign me up!
This is an exciting development! I’m looking forward to getting one and not having so many cords all over the place.
Yes!!! I cannot wait for this to come out!! I NEED this! I have wires coming out of my wires over here..
Please please please get this to market NOW! I need this!
Powermat is a great idea! No more mess and no more waking up in the morning realizing I forgot to plug something in. Just lay it on the matt when I come home & all set!
This idea has been kicking around for a while now – nice to see it finally coming to market!
This is pretty awesome. True innovation!
I can’t wait to get rid of the tangled mess under my desk and be able to charge all my products at once! This is extraordinary :)
I cant wait to get one! What a fantastic idea!
Umm – this seems cool, but what are the “receivers” that need to be attached to the device? Are you just replacing the normal charging stand for a receiver?
This is such a great piece of equipment to have. One at home and one at work will save so much time and effort when my devices run out of power! I can’t wait till they come out in the fall!
This is really what my wife needs. No more forgetting to charge the phone.
very cool! this will simplify my life and all of my charging needs. can’t wait until it becomes available
This is great – i’m for sure getting one.
This is amazing. Can’t wait for it to come out!!
This thing needs to happen. So awesome, ridiculous!
my outlets are in high demand – i can’t wait to use this product!
I’m buying these for my kids for Christmas.
this sounds AMAZING! i can’t wait to get one for myself!
my iPhone needs this badly. However, I think they have to make the receiver smaller. But it’s way cooler than the regular charger for my iPhone already :)
This looks like a cool solution for charging my macbook air.
This looks awesome, cant wait to get mine
this looks what came out the toilet today
this sounds great, but how durable will the receivers be? (if you are like me, a dropped phone is common place.) Am i going to have to replace receivers often??
We should have a review shortly, so hang tight.
i was looking at this but i don’t think it’s ready to be in the market. More devices need to be supprted… and by that i don’t mean give me a cord for it. Also i think that they should have made actual batteries that flush with the device. Just my thoughts.
This looks like another one of those “As seen on tv” pieces of crap. You buy it, then shitcan it a week later.
I bought one of these the other day at best buy and it works just as they say, expect for that fact that you have to buy extra pieces for each of your devices. To charge just my one blackberry curve it cost $140 dollars. It is really nice not having to think about plugging the cord into the phone all the time, but I am still not convinced that it is worth $140 dollars. Also I have a Blackberry world edition as well, which I cant find the batt door for it, so I still have to plug it into the mat no matter what. Same thing i have been doing all a long. I would say that if they would make these cheaper and be able to charge more products without cords, it would be a great product. But don’t but it for just one device, not worth the money.
this is just another expensive thing that replaces your charger. if you dont have an iphone or blackberry then you still have to plug it into a reciever, costs extra, that you set on top or the mat???
wtf is that doing for me?
still have to plug my phone in…and it costs hella money.
im totally buying this thing.