On April 14, 2014 entrepreneurs Michael Goyack and Lance Wu will launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for QiPack, a brand new inductive charging pad that allows mobile users to wirelessly charge their phone or tablet.
Qi, pronounced “chee,” is the Wireless Power Consortium’s (WPC) standard for wireless, or inductive, charging which allows mobile users to power up a variety of mobile electronics by simply placing a device on the charger sans the use of cables.
Qi enabled devices, like Google’s Nexus, don’t require anything more than the QiPack and your phone to charge the device’s battery. Non-Qi enabled devices, like Apple’s iPhone or Samsung’s Galaxy, fall into two categories; those that need a coil receiver (placed behind the phone’s back cover, over the battery) and those that need a case receiver (a new case for your phone!).
Built with a higher concentration of recycled materials than any other similar product on the market, QiPack is just 8.9 millimeters thick and has a 3000 mAh battery.
On April 14, Goyack and Wu are offering early adopters the chance to pre-order some of the first QiPacks . Those interested in supporting his Kickstarter campaign can pre-order QiPack starting at just $45, or 30% off of the future retail price. In addition to the standard QiPack, Goyack and Wu will also be offering engraved QiPacks to prevent theft or offer a personal touch.
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