That did cross my mind 
Canadian Tire
Bluehive wireless charging pad $2.93
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- toddshea
- Newbie
- Sep 23, 2022
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- jensen1
- Sr. Member
- Jun 21, 2008
- 956 posts
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- mississauga
does this work with iphones, never mind it does
- jensen1
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- Jun 21, 2008
- 956 posts
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- mississauga
- jensen1
- Sr. Member
- Jun 21, 2008
- 956 posts
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- mississauga
saw some in brampton but price inflated to 7.93 with 6 dollar delivery on top
- leoxxxox
- Newbie
- Nov 18, 2022
- 56 posts
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Anker $12.99 free delivery on amazon, no sale
- ok12345
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- Aug 9, 2021
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- jonbonjovi
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- Feb 23, 2006
- 144 posts
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- Montreal
keep in mind, shipping is $6.99 (in the area) if u can find stock and have access to someone in the area.
this would come out to about $10 which is warmish.
this would come out to about $10 which is warmish.
- leoxxxox
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- Nov 18, 2022
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- stingyshopper
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- Dec 3, 2018
- 530 posts
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lol no. I know the risk is low but phones are so expensive these days it's just not worth it to cheap out on charger that ends up damaging it.
- vkizzle
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- Aug 22, 2011
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Fact checked? Or your opinion?stingyshopper wrote: ↑ lol no. I know the risk is low but phones are so expensive these days it's just not worth it to cheap out on charger that ends up damaging it.
- stingyshopper
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- Dec 3, 2018
- 530 posts
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ok whatever. It's the internet so if you search you will probably find articles and "research" that prove either side but it's generally accepted that some chargers are very basically engineered with cheap and/or lower quality components and offer little to no safeguards/protection while other chargers are over-engineered built with quality parts and safeguards/protection built in. If anyone wants to open up their Bluehive charging pad and post some picts of the electronics there will bonus points awarded if it actually has "Bluehive" etched on the PCB (or "Canadian Tire" lol)
- vkizzle
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- Aug 22, 2011
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FUD…stingyshopper wrote: ↑ ok whatever. It's the internet so if you search you will probably find articles and "research" that prove either side but it's generally accepted that some chargers are very basically engineered with cheap and/or lower quality components and offer little to no safeguards/protection while other chargers are over-engineered built with quality parts and safeguards/protection built in. If anyone wants to open up their Bluehive charging pad and post some picts of the electronics there will bonus points awarded if it actually has "Bluehive" etched on the PCB (or "Canadian Tire" lol)
- stingyshopper
- Sr. Member
- Dec 3, 2018
- 530 posts
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The writings on the wall, or in the reviews for that matter. 50% of the reviews are 1-star with most/all saying the charger stopped working. I'm not an electrical engineer but if you read up on wireless charging you'll find out that heat is wireless chargings' worst enemy. If the heat generated isn't properly managed if can a) burn out the charger b) reduce the longevity of the phones battery. As for these Bluehive ones where in the reviews half of reviewers said it stopped working, I'm guessing it got too hot and burned out a component on the PCB. This is why some (usually higher-end) wireless chargers have fans built-in.
More bonus points awarded if someone opens up their Bluehive wireless charging pad to find it has tiny micro fans in it!
Heck, 1 bonus point if even says "Bluehive" on the sticker on the bottom of the unit.
- leoxxxox
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- Nov 18, 2022
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stingyshopper wrote: ↑ The writings on the wall, or in the reviews for that matter. 50% of the reviews are 1-star with most/all saying the charger stopped working. I'm not an electrical engineer but if you read up on wireless charging you'll find out that heat is wireless chargings' worst enemy. If the heat generated isn't properly managed if can a) burn out the charger b) reduce the longevity of the phones battery. As for these Bluehive ones where in the reviews half of reviewers said it stopped working, I'm guessing it got too hot and burned out a component on the PCB. This is why some (usually higher-end) wireless chargers have fans built-in.
More bonus points awarded if someone opens up their Bluehive wireless charging pad to find it has tiny micro fans in it!
Heck, 1 bonus point if even says "Bluehive" on the sticker on the bottom of the unit.
You should read the 1-Star review of the Apple MagSafe charger
- karlb
- Deal Addict
- Apr 30, 2009
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I got one of these almost 2 years ago. Still works.
I don't really use it anymore because I found out that using a wireless charger with my iPhone 12 Mini isn't a good idea.
It caused the battery to basically to die (80% capacity) after 1 year; I guess it heats it up too much given the small size of the battery and phone.
Battery replaced and a year later it's at 90% (occasional magsafe battery, normally just lightning cable).
I don't really use it anymore because I found out that using a wireless charger with my iPhone 12 Mini isn't a good idea.
It caused the battery to basically to die (80% capacity) after 1 year; I guess it heats it up too much given the small size of the battery and phone.
Battery replaced and a year later it's at 90% (occasional magsafe battery, normally just lightning cable).
- Kevinck
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- Jul 15, 2003
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I'm of the opinion that half of the people that post bad reviews on wireless chargers don't know how to use them. they don't center the phone or they have a metal magentic sticker on the back or have a super puffy case, etc.
But i have no proof that this particular one is any good either.
But i have no proof that this particular one is any good either.
- chriscabob
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- Oct 13, 2009
- 2327 posts
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Nah sometimes you just get a bad battery. My iPhone 12 mini is just coming up over a year old and battery life is 84%karlb wrote: ↑ I got one of these almost 2 years ago. Still works.
I don't really use it anymore because I found out that using a wireless charger with my iPhone 12 Mini isn't a good idea.
It caused the battery to basically to die (80% capacity) after 1 year; I guess it heats it up too much given the small size of the battery and phone.
Battery replaced and a year later it's at 90% (occasional magsafe battery, normally just lightning cable).
only used 20w iPad charger for it no wireless. Until today when I got this $3 charger lol. Seems to work fine- elgordito
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- May 5, 2017
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This is YMMV... 19.99 in the store closest to me
- Triad
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- May 27, 2007
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Picked up 6 for ship since the one in store is 1h drive away.
6.99 shipping
11.99 with the
Used 5$ coupon on triangle app
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/geen ... ml?loc=plp
Supposed to work according to a recommendation for -40c winters
6.99 shipping
11.99 with the
Used 5$ coupon on triangle app
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/geen ... ml?loc=plp
Supposed to work according to a recommendation for -40c winters
- silky28
- Deal Fanatic
- Jan 17, 2012
- 5122 posts
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- Toronto
I have a couple of Bluehive products and they seem quite good. I bought a stand up wireless charger for like $15 and an 8000ma power bank for like 8.99, both on clearance.
Would never pay full price for the stuff!
Would never pay full price for the stuff!
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