PowerMat is a new device on the store that allows you to wirelessly payment a range of gadgets, such as cellphones and handheld video games. You just drop them on the PowerMat - its magnets pull each device into the optimal position for charging, and then payment it via magnetic fields. Lights and sounds indicate the status of the device and tell you when it is fully expensed (at which point the PowerMat is clever enough to switch off).
What devices can you payment with PowerMat and how do you do it? These devices fall into three main categories: cellphones (mobile phones), handheld games consoles, and miscellaneous devices. For some devices there are extra receivers that are attached to the device for suitable wireless charging. Other devices have to be expensed with a more accepted wired connector - for this purpose the PowerMat comes with a dedicated PowerCube Universal Receiver and manifold connectors (known as 'tips').
Cellphones:
- Apple iPhone 3G: There is dedicated hold for the iPhone 3G; it requires the fitting of a extra PowerMat compatible receiver case (purchased separately). The iPhone can also be expensed with a extra PowerCube Apple tip (included) or receiver dock (purchased separately).
- Apple iPhone 3Gs: A dedicated receiver is close to originate for the iPhone 3Gs. In the meantime use the extra PowerCube Apple tip (included) or receiver dock (purchased separately).
- Apple iPhone (other models): Use the extra PowerCube Apple tip (included) or receiver dock (purchased separately).
- Rim BlackBerry Bold, Curve 8300, Curve 8900 and Pearl: There is dedicated hold for these Blackberry models; it requires the fitting of a extra PowerMat compatible battery door (purchased separately).
- Rim BlackBerry Tour: A dedicated receiver is close to originate for the BlackBerry Tour, in the meantime use micro-Usb tip (included).
- Rim BlackBerry (other models including Storm): Use mini-Usb or micro-Usb tips as required (included).
- Lg: Use Lg 1 or micro-Usb tips (included).
- Samsung: Use Samsung 2 tip (included).
- Motorola: Use micro-Usb or mini-Usb tips (included).
- Palm: Use micro-Usb tip (included).
- Bluetooth Headset: Use micro-Usb tip (included).
- Htc: Use mini-Usb tip (included).
- Nokia: Use extra Nokia 2mm tip (purchased separately).
- Sony Ericsson: Use extra Sony Ericsson tip (purchased separately).
Games:
- Nintendo Ds Lite: There is dedicated hold for the Nintendo Ds Lite; it requires fitting a extra PowerMat compatible receiver back (purchased separately). The Ds Lite can also be expensed with a extra PowerCube Ds Lite tip (included).
- Nintendo Dsi: There is dedicated hold for the Nintendo Dsi; it requires fitting a extra PowerMat compatible receiver back (purchased separately). The Dsi can also be expensed with a extra PowerCube Dsi tip (included).
- Sony PlayStation portable (Psp): Use Sony Psp tip (included).
Note that the receiver backs do not need to be removed for game play. Receivers for other game consoles are under development.
Other Devices:
- iPod Touch: There is dedicated hold for the iPod Touch; it requires fitting a extra PowerMat compatible receiver case (purchased separately). The iPod Touch can also be expensed with a extra PowerCube Apple tip (included) or receiver dock (purchased separately).
- iPod (other models): Use Apple tip (included) or receiver dock (purchased separately).
- Gps devices: Use mini-Usb tip (included).
- Some Kodak cameras: Use Sony Psp tip (included).
It can be seen that there is very good coverage of most handheld devices by the PowerMat. However, many of these have to be expensed using the PowerCube so if true wireless capability for particular devices is foremost then it is worthwhile checking to ensure that receivers are available for them.
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