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Turn Your Power Outlet Into an iPhone Charger With This Simple Cover [Video]

Turn Your Power Outlet Into an iPhone Charger With This Simple Cover [Video]

Posted March 31, 2015 at 10:24pm by iClarified
SnapPower Charger is a power outlet cover plate that can charge your iPhone with no wiring or difficult installation needed.

The outlet cover plate that charges everything USB - no silly hardwiring, just magic.




Overview
● Powerful 1-amp USB charger built into an outlet cover plate.
● Charges any USB device (phones, phablets, tablets, hotspots, etc.) and eliminates the need for bulky wall warts.
● Installs in seconds over any standard outlet in your home.
● There’s no wiring to mess with, and no batteries to sort out. Just bring a screwdriver and a good attitude.
● For renters, this solution provides convenient wall charging that can be taken with you when you move. If you move out, just pop the old cover back on.

Turn Your Power Outlet Into an iPhone Charger With This Simple Cover [Video]

The SnapPower Charger has been successfully funded on Kickstarter with $265,000 raised, exceeding its $35,000 goal. There are still 44 days left for you to pledge $14 to get one of the first units.

You can choose from a duplex or decor style plate and white, light almond, and ivory colors. Delivery is expected in August.


iPad users should note that the 1 amp charger built into the device is significantly less powerful than the 2.4 amp iPad charger from Apple. While it will still work, it will charge your tablet at a slower speed.

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Turn Your Power Outlet Into an iPhone Charger With This Simple Cover [Video]
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Ren
Ren - April 1, 2015 at 5:08pm
manufacturing cost $1
Trickytran
Trickytran - April 1, 2015 at 4:40pm
you can buy a usb power outlet at home depot ages ago, whats new about this?
larchitettus
larchitettus - April 1, 2015 at 12:14pm
Looks cool, but why 1amp instead of 2.1?
qwertyu
qwertyu - April 1, 2015 at 9:50am
because the Apple logo though made in china is expensive so deal with it!!!
gamerscul9870
gamerscul9870 - April 1, 2015 at 10:59am
Your point being against this?
demesne
demesne - April 1, 2015 at 1:39pm
What as Apple got to do with a kickstarter project for ubs charging?
demesne
demesne - April 1, 2015 at 1:39pm
What has Apple got to do with a kickstarter project for ubs charging?
Bob
Bob - April 1, 2015 at 8:20am
For the price of that you can buy several mains outlets with 2 x built in USB running 2.1amps in the UK.
iProService
iProService - April 1, 2015 at 1:50am
Brilliant, a bit expensive though?
rexology
rexology - April 1, 2015 at 12:23am
I have an 13,000 mAh external battery that shoots out 2.1 amps. It'll fully charge an iPhone 6 Plus in 40~mins. What's the point of Snap Power? Is there anything proprietary about this than the fact you can snap it on an existing outlet?
Yasharoo
Yasharoo - April 1, 2015 at 1:12am
Yes there is... This one doesn't have a battery... It draws current from the outlet. Watch the clip to the end :)
gamerscul9870
gamerscul9870 - March 31, 2015 at 11:25pm
Or just buy an ampy and have the battery charger that charges anywhere without outlets or to be clear without electricity. Just move it with slow walk or fast paced moving machines and those movements charge it. I use it with exercise. Not to mention more saved on electricity bills, good idea with this but not worth it. The ampy is the charger I meant and it's portable.
Jacob
Jacob - March 31, 2015 at 11:09pm
Why not just get one of the many already available power outlets with USB connectors. They also usually put out more power than this item, and look better.
Yeahh
Yeahh - March 31, 2015 at 11:22pm
Yeah, that's definitely a way better option and available right away but most people probably don't know how to change a power outlet. Also, it's not something you would want to do if you were renting.
ywhat
ywhat - March 31, 2015 at 10:58pm
"Why didn't I think of that " moment for me
qba
qba - March 31, 2015 at 10:40pm
Now that' smart
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