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\u00a0by Lori Cunningham\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Congratulations to Marilyn Schwartz for winning a free FujiFilm’s SeeHere.com <\/a>Photobook for Mother’s Day!<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\nIs Charging Your Devices Like a Web of Wires?<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/address>\n I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of plugging in and unplugging all\u00a0the chargers for\u00a0my devices.\u00a0 I HAVE to plug in my phone each night so I can be sure to receive my calls and surf the web the next day.\u00a0 But I also have other devices that need to be charged occasionally.\u00a0\u00a0 For example, my GPS,\u00a0iPod, Sony digital video camera, portable DVD player, BlackBerry Speakerphone<\/a>, Sanyo hand cam<\/a>, etc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Since these devices do not get charged frequently, finding the right cord to charge them can be a hassle!\u00a0 While at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n photo provided by Flickr<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n \u00a0in January,\u00a0I heard a lot of buzz about a wireless charging system for handheld devices called the Powermat <\/a>\u00a0system.\u00a0 I was intrigued, so I investigated it further.\u00a0 Powermat<\/a>\u00a0generously sent me a Powermat and some receivers to try it out for myself.\u00a0 I found out that the Powermat is not entirely wireless, after all, how would you get power to the devices?\u00a0 The Powermat itself needs to be plugged into a wall outlet, but that is where the wires stop.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The Powermat\u00a0has the capability of charging most cellphones, Bluetooth headsets, mp3 players, GPS systems, eReaders, kids’ portable game systems, and more.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0In order for the Powermat to work, you need to purchase\u00a0a Powermat\u00a0and some receivers, which will be attached to your devices.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a01.)\u00a0 Powermat for\u00a0Home & Office Mat or Travel – Portable Mat<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0The Home & Office Powermat is meant to lie on your desk and the Portable PowerMat can be nicely folded up in a custom case and taken with you while you travel.\u00a0\u00a0 Both cost the same, $99, and can charge up to three devices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 2.) Receivers<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n To\u00a0charge your handheld devices, you need to purchase a Powermat receiver to attach to each device.\u00a0 In most cases, you replace the battery cover of your phone with the Powermat battery cover.\u00a0 For iPods, you’ll need a Powermat cradle to charge.\u00a0 Each receiver costs anywhere from $29.99-$39.99.\u00a0 If you have an older handheld device that Powermat does not make a receiver for, no worries.\u00a0 Packaged with the Powermat you will receive a Powercube.\u00a0 The Powercube rests on the Powermat to charge and plugs into your older device using a small 3 inch cord.\u00a0 The Powercube comes with 8 different tips which more than likely fits into your device.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Now, you’re ready to charge!\u00a0 After attaching receivers to your devices, you just place the handheld device right on the Powermat.\u00a0 Instantly you’ll hear a confirmation audio clip that tells you the device has connected correctly with the Powermat.\u00a0 You will also feel a magnetic tug to help you find the right charge spot on the Powermat.\u00a0 It took only a couple of hours to receive a full charge on my phone.\u00a0 Once your device is fully charged, power will be cut off and your device will not be overcharged.\u00a0 To see the Powermat in action, watch this quick one minute video:\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/a>How it Works<\/span>\u00a0<\/h2>\n