Amongst the devices announced today we also got some more in the means of wireless charging,Nokia have been know to push wireless charging for some time now and we have been there from day one and we have a similar unit still going strong today which is the DC-50
Above is the DC-50 and below is the DT-903 They do look similar but they are not..
The DC-50 is more so portable than its updated version as it can work alone with-out been plugged into a wall when fully charged for instance,where the DT-903 HAS A FIXED CABLE attached but this is not really an issue for been in the go once power sources are at hand.
Whats nice about these are that is you dont need to search for a spot unlike previous models and there is a light that glows at the bottom which tells you that the battery is low.
Multi purpose notification light.
Know what’s happening on your phone without looking at it. When you have paired your Lumia with the DT-903, the notification light on the charger glows for missed calls and messages – setting it up is easy.
Smart charging.
Do more with your wireless charger. Pair a Bluetooth Low Energy enabled Lumia with the DT-903 and a soft light will ‘breathe’ from beneath the charger when the battery is low. A subtle reminder to charge your phone makes wireless charging even more convenient.
Specs.
- Connectivity
- Charging connectors2: USB
- USB: USB 2.0
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
- NFC: Pairing
- Power
- Charger input current: 2500 mA
- Charger input voltage: 5 V DC
- Usage
- Operating temperature: -5 – +45 C
- User Interface
- UI features: Device Hub 3.6
- Operating keys: Multifunction key
- LED indicators: Charging indicator, Low battery indicator, Missed event indicator
- Dimensions
- Width: 76 mm
- Height: 159 mm
- Thickness: 8.9 mm
- Weight: 150 g
- Cable length: 150 cm
- Environmental features
- Materials: Free of PVC, Free of nickel on the product surface, Free of BFR, rFR as in Nokia Substance List
- Recycling: 100% recoverable as materials and energy
- User guide: Small printed guide, full on nokia.com
- Packaging: Packaging is 100 % recyclable
Its expected to cost around 60 euros and available in October and available in White, Orange and Green.
Love this new one !
Smart charging is a great idea but with Bluetooth ON, even with a low energy Lumia, won’t it use the battery more than with Bluetooth OFF ?
The notifications is a nice idea too. We’re getting to what HTC offers with the HTC ONE cover on Windows Phone.
Hard to say, real testing will be required, all we can is go by manufacturer quotes now.
Indeed and the manufacturers will obviously never speak about the downsides during an announcement.