Looking for a MagSafe charging pad holder....but specific style

Raymond Lin

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I want to get a Magsafe charger on my desk, however I want to pick up the phone with just 1 hand. Meaning the charger needs to be held down or weighted down.

Also, to make it multi purpose...I want it laid flat, be inside a thin material so I can use it also as a coaster.

I've seen many charging pads that isn't Magsafe which is 1 material, like made of wood. Is there such a holder that exists?
 
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how do you propose to keep the magsafe charger down when you pick up your phone ? Mechanical attachment to the desk? screws, or tape, or velcro ? Shoudl this pad be moveable or removeable ? Should it just be really heavy . (i'm think slate, or granite or something)

I'm thinkins a 4 or 5" square peice of ply-wood. hole for the apple charger. , drill out corners for lead weights. Veneer over the top with a nice wood, maybe finish the edges in banding as well, but i like a nice plywood edge. Could be nice
 
Not to hijack your thread as that’s not my intention, but I am on the fence about using wireless charging with my iPhone.

It generates more heat and that is what shortens battery life long term.

I wouldn’t mind trying one but so will watch this thread. Still think a good old cable and decent power supply such as Belkin etc is the safer option for day to day charging.
 
whitecrook said:
how do you propose to keep the magsafe charger down when you pick up your phone ? Mechanical attachment to the desk? screws, or tape, or velcro ? Shoudl this pad be moveable or removeable ? Should it just be really heavy . (i'm think slate, or granite or something)

I'm thinkins a 4 or 5" square peice of ply-wood. hole for the apple charger. , drill out corners for lead weights. Veneer over the top with a nice wood, maybe finish the edges in banding as well, but i like a nice plywood edge. Could be nice
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That's the thing, either the weight of the stand or being held down so a sideway motion takes it off.

Philtor said:
Not to hijack your thread as that’s not my intention, but I am on the fence about using wireless charging with my iPhone.

It generates more heat and that is what shortens battery life long term.

I wouldn’t mind trying one but so will watch this thread. Still think a good old cable and decent power supply such as Belkin etc is the safer option for day to day charging.
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It will only be use now and again, i prefer wired usually.
 
Not wanting it to sound tacky and cheap, but Ikea do some that are like a coaster.

Suppose if you wanted to you could stick down via double sided tape, or even recess it into the desk.
There are black or white, and a raised version with a cork surround.
 
 
WARburton said:
thats what £2 velcro pads are for? ive had mice stuck to all sorts of things.


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It's not just HOLDIING it down, but also something that add more surface area to function as a larger coaster. And if possible, a THIN layer on top to protect wear and tear and possible spillage.

This does 2 of the 3, except the cover.

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Raymond Lin said:
It's not just HOLDIING it down, but also something that add more surface area to function as a larger coaster. And if possible, a THIN layer on top to protect wear and tear and possible spillage.
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i had a few type before buying the velcro and in all the pad(charger) did stick out, i think this is by design so you get maximum hold.
my magsafe is 4 years old and still looks new, it as a rubber pod for grip, the magnet grip falls off fast i would think you need actual contact to a good hold/charge
 
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