Duracell myGrid Mobile Device Charging Pad: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Frequently Bought Together

Product details

Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 19 x 5.8 cm ; 340 g
Boxed-product Weight: 340 g
Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
Find out more about our Delivery Rates and Returns Policy
Item model number: 81229769
ASIN: B003UTU10M
Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 5 July 2010

Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Duracell myGrid Mobile Device Charging Pad

The myGrid removes the daily hassle of charging your mobile devices. No more finding the right cord; no more clutter of multiple cords--it's charging made simple.

Charge up to four devices at once

How does the myGrid work?

The myGrid uses conductive charging technology. When a device is put on the pad - in a Power Sleeve or with a Power Clip attached - electrical contacts on the Power Clip or Power Sleeve are in direct contact with the pad's energised surface. Power can then be transferred from the pad's surface to your mobile device.

In addition, the myGrid can detect when objects placed on it do not have the Power Clip or Power Sleeve on them and will not attempt to charge the device. The charging pad has an automatic “turn-off” mechanism that automatically stops charging when a device is fully charged. Once the device is removed, the pad will stop charging until another compatible device is placed on it.

Charge up to four devices at once

You can charge up to four myGrid-enabled devices (BlackBerry, Motorola Phones, Apple iPhone, etc.) on the myGrid charging pad at once. Make sure that the devices are sitting flat, facing up and making firm contact with the charging pad.

myGrid Power Sleeve and Power Clip compatibility chart

Click here to find out which myGrid accessory is right for your mobile phone or device

Eliminate the mess of multiple cords

Compatible with most mobile devices

The myGrid Power Sleeves and Power Clips include:

myGrid Power Sleeve for iPhone 4

myGrid Power Sleeve for iPhone 3G and 3GS

myGrid Power Sleeve for iPod Touch

myGrid Power Sleeve for BlackBerry Curve

myGrid Power Sleeve for BlackBerry Pearl

myGrid Micro USB Power Clip

myGrid Power Clip for Nokia Mobile Phones

myGrid Mini USB Power Clip

To see if your mobile phone is compatible with a myGrid Power Sleeve or Power Clip, click and enlarge the chart to the right, or text the word ‘myphone' to +44 778 620 1234 (For calls outside UK, international charges apply. Texts cost 1 standard network rate message. Please contact your service provider for more information.).

Eliminate the mess of multiple cords

Instead of using multiple cords and outlets to charge your devices, the myGrid can charge up to four devices using a single cord and outlet - eliminating the mess of multiple cords. Also, the myGrid is as fast as standard chargers*, so using fewer cords is the most efficient way to charge multiple devices. *Based on USB 2.0

Ultra slim profile and lightweight design

The myGrid doesn't take up a lot of space, making it ideal for counter tops, nightstands or just about any flat surface near an electrical outlet. The pad measures 6.75" x 8.5", enough room for up to four devices, and the actual charging surface is less than 1/8" thick.

Installing and using the Power Clip, sold separately

Installing and using a Power Clip

The Power Clip is available separately for most mobile phone brands and models, including Nokia, mini-USB and micro-USB compatible mobile phones. To install, insert the proper tip into the device's charging port. Press the tip into the charging port and ensure a proper fit.

Place the Power Clip on the tip and make sure the two are seated together properly, then swivel the Power Clip over the center of the phone and press firmly into place (the adhesive backing on the Power Clip should be removed prior to installation).

Ready to charge, place the device on to the myGrid charging pad making sure that it rests fully on the pad. The blue indicator light will appear on the myGrid charging pad when the device is being charged properly.

Installing and using the Power Sleeve, sold separately

Installing and using a Power Sleeve

The Power Sleeve is available separately for iPhone models (including the G3s), iPod Touch models, BlackBerry Pearl (8110, 8120, 8130), BlackBerry Curve (8300 Series). To install, carefully insert your device into the Power Sleeve. Use your fingers to stretch the Power Sleeve over the top of the device.

Safe to touch, for spills and never overheats

Charging with the myGrid

If the system is functioning properly and there is no fault detected (such as a set of keys, a metal object or a hand placed on the charging pad), then the indicator light will turn off in 3 to 5 seconds. You are now ready to charge your myGrid-enabled devices.

Simply place them on the myGrid charging pad with the Power Clip or Power Sleeve contacts facing down. The blue indicator light will light up to show you that your devices are receiving power. If a fault is detected, the indicator light will (1) not appear upon initial power up or (2) turn off during operation.

When not in use, the myGrid charging pad will be in Sleep Mode. In this mode, the charging surface and the indicator light both turn off.

Is the myGrid more environmentally-friendly than my mobile device charger?

The myGrid is no more energy efficient than a single device charger. However, it does have less drain compared to using 4 wall chargers for 4 different devices. On standby, the myGrid drains 0.4W vs. 2W drained by 4 device chargers - 0.5W each.

How safe is the myGrid?

The conductive charging technology of the myGrid provides efficient and safe power transfer and does not generate harmful radiation or magnetic fields. Also, safety overload protection prevents overheating. And the myGrid is safe to the touch and even safe in case of liquid spills.

Product Description

Duracell MyGrid Charging Pad. Charges all mobile devices including mobile phones iPods handheld games consoles and MP3 players. Simply place device in a power sleeve or attach a power clip and place on pad. Charges up to 4 devices at a time.

See all Product Description

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

77 of 81 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not at all convenient for phones with car kits or MP3 players 30 Sep 2010

By Mr. P. Stewart VINE™ VOICE

Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

I thought this would be great - one charger for all of my portable devices.

First impression was not good, very poor instructions.

I then realized that our devices had to be fitted in a 'permanent' sleeve or adapters have to be glued to the backs of my units thus making them bulkier.

We have two Nokia phones with hands free car kits. It was immediately obvious that adding an adapter to a phone would make it impossible to use the car kits.

We have several MP3 players. Again, the adapters would make them much bulkier, no longer suitable for a shirt pocket.

Nice idea Duracell, now convince the phone / MP3 / Apple companies to build the contacts into their devices.

The unit has not been used, just stuffed into the wardrobe with other useless stuff.

6 Comments |

Was this review helpful to you?

Yes

206 of 218 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Probably more trouble than it's worth 2 Sep 2010

By Steve Benner TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE

Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

If you are the kind of person who is forever mislaying the charger for your mobile, or can never remember which of the various chargers you have is the one you need to grab in order to charge the particular gadget that's gone flat on you now, then you could well be tempted by Duracell's promise that the myGrid Mobile Device Charging Pad offers "charging made simple". If you own an Apple iPhone, an iPod Touch, Blackberry Pearl or Blackberry Curve 8300, then this claim may well be true: simply buy an appropriate Power Sleeve (sold separately from the Charging Pad), slip your phone into it, set up the Charging Pad in a permanent home (on a study desk, or hall table, say), plug it into the mains and whenever you want to charge the phone, simply place it on the Pad -- no wires, no fuss. The black rubber Power Sleeve is smart and durable enough to be left on the phone, where it doubles as a protective sleeve. If you have more than one of these devices, you'll probably want to buy sleeves for them all, because while it isn't too tricky to slip the sleeves on and off, having to do so rather defeats the object of having no bits to lose or confuse. The Pad can even charge up to four devices simultaneously, making it great for a family of iPhone users, or for people with a collection of devices; it is slimline and looks smart, and would not look out of place in just about any setting.... Its sophisticated error detection and safety features make it safe to leave on and unattended, without fear of problems if you drop keys or other metal objects onto it, or place other things (like hands) on it too. So far, so good...

If your mobile device doesn't fit one of the available Power Sleeves (additional ones are promised for other models of Blackberry) Duracell also offer a range of Power Clips as an alternative way to make your phone capable of being charged from the Pad. Power Clip models are currently available for Nokia mobiles, as well as mobile devices that use Mini-USB and Micro-USB charging connectors. Power Clips consist of a small connector tip, which plugs into the charging socket on your device onto which a slim-line myGrid connector is then attached and permanently glued to the back of your phone. The Power Clips are elegantly and yet simply styled, using a cunningly designed, rotating and sliding set of gold plated magnetic contacts to provide sufficient flexibility of configuration to fit almost any shape and thickness of device whilst still maintaining a good electrical contact and adding only a small increase to the profile of your phone. Nevertheless, the Power Clip does add to the profile of your phone, so if you regularly keep your phone in a slip-sleeve, or clip it into a dashboard mounted hands-free unit, for instance, the Power Clip will almost certainly prevent this. More significantly, the Power Clip is designed to be a permanent addition to the power socket of your mobile. If you need to use the connector for anything else -- connecting your device to a computer to up- or download photographs and other media files, for instance -- you're now stuck. Literally! It is possible, with care, to unclip the connector tip, but doing this leaves the contacts on Power Clip protruding and exposed to potential knocks, whilst also leaving you with a crucial part of the device much more susceptible to damage and loss than your original charger ever was. On many phones, I suspect it also becomes impossible to change the battery, or access the SIM card too, without damaging the Power Clip.

The other problem, of course, is that with a Power Clip in place, you have now become almost entirely dependent on the Pad for your charging, so if you do a lot of travelling, say, which regularly requires you to charge your phone while away from home, then you'll need to get used to packing it and taking it with you, so don't let the rest of family get too used to it being around! And you can forget about charging the phone in the car. Add these potential problems to the price of the device -- almost �70 for the Pad and about �25 per Power Clip or Sleeve, there being none provided with the Pad itself -- and to my mind at least, this gadget quickly becomes a non-contender in the "essential functionality" stakes. In fact, it starts to move into the "distinct liability" bracket.

While Duracell's designers and engineers have done an excellent job in tackling the problem of coming up with a charging method that is both extremely simple to use and universal in its applicability (assuming that the promised additional solutions for other makes and models of devices are forthcoming) they seem to have totally failed to consider that people actually have their mobile devices for purposes other than recharging them. With new legislation forcing phone manufacturers to move towards a single common charging system, I suspect that Duracell will find that the myGrid is suddenly left high and dry with the problem of universality of charging solved in an entirely different manner.

On the other hand, there may just be a sufficient number of iPhone users out there who think that simple "drop and forget" charging fits perfectly into their life style (and are prepared to fork out �100 for the privilege) to make this one a winner. But I won't be amongst their number. Read more ›

6 Comments |

Was this review helpful to you?

Yes

59 of 63 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Still a long way to travel..... 12 Sep 2010

By Paul Madge #1 REVIEWER #1 HALL OF FAME VINE™ VOICE

Amazon Vine™ Review (What's this?)

I am grateful for opportunity to trial this device by Amazon Vine and Duracell. However, it is ultimately a disappointing product and certainly does not, in my view, reflect Duracell's position in the mobile power stakes. There are two elements to this product the "myGrid" e.g. the platform on which items to be charged are placed; secondly; there are the "Powersleeves" which need to be fitted to a mobile device to make it chargeable by placing it on the Grid.

The myGrid itself looks garrish, and, does not, in my opinion, look like a product costing around �70. The chrome strips attract fingermarks and the LED is distractingly bright. In terms of size the unit actually occupies a considerable footprint - ironically, larger than a number of mobile device chargers put together.

To make a device charge it has to be fitted with a Powersleeve which either takes the form of a complete rubber jacket e.g. in the case of the Iphone or Blackberry, or, an adhesive rubber strip with a small (charger type) plug that goes into the charging port of the device. There are a number of disadvantages to this approach;

1. Aesthetically, you are stuck with the Duracell Powersleeve design which makes the device bulkier, and, it only comes in black. When you've paid hundreds of pounds for an Iphone, for example, there is an irony in putting it in a bland black rubber holder which negates its looks and slim design.

2. Recognising that this method of charging is intended for mobile devices, unless you have access to a Duracell myGrid at each location you travel to, then you have to remove the Powersleeve/plug to charge it - this is ridiculous.

3.... Read more ›

1 Comment |

Was this review helpful to you?

Yes

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Nice idea, but not practical......expensive too! 27 Nov 2010

By M. Flury

The idea is nice: do away with leads and chargers.

I have 2 Nokia mobiles, one with the small charger socket and an older one with the larger socket.To use this product, I would have to pay at least �52 for the charging mat and a tip each for the newer handset and (if I can find one) for the older one.

For less than �6, I can buy a generic charger from a large supermarket for the newer handset. The same amount again will buy me an equivalent charger for the older model. Sorted for about 12 pounds, (not 40-50 odd). The same amounts would buy me chargers from several reputable www sites. The generic charger I mention would come complete with interchangeable tips for at least 6 different manufacturers, including those listed for the charging mat.If you have more than one manufacturer's handset, the tips for the charging pad will cost you a fortune.

If this doesn't take off, then you would be stuck with an item you could only use for the products you have tips for.A mains charger with 'unslightly' cables is more practical and cheaper.

The fuller reviews here cover the rest very well.

I'd avoid this. I don't like the idea of gluing things to your handset (as one reviewer mentions) and being stuck with something that screams of being obsolete very soon.

The mobile manufacturers agreed in 2009 for all of thier handsets to have a mini USB port as a charger, so this makes this device obsolete.

1 Comment |

Was this review helpful to you?

Yes

Customer Discussions