Cell Phone Chargers

Alltel Cell Phone Chargers	Apple Cell Phone Chargers	AT&T Cell Phone Chargers
Audiovox Cell Phone Chargers	Blackberry Cell Phone Chargers	Boost Mobile Cell Phone Chargers
HTC Cell Phone Chargers	Kyocera Cell Phone Chargers	LG Cell Phone Chargers
Motorola Cell Phone Chargers	Nextel Cell Phone Chargers	Nokia Cell Phone Chargers
Palm Cell Phone Chargers	Pantech Cell Phone Chargers	Samsung Cell Phone Chargers
Sanyo Cell Phone Chargers	Siemens Cell Phone Chargers	Sony Ericsson Cell Phone Chargers
Sprint Cell Phone Chargers	T-Mobile Wireless Cell Phone Chargers	UTStarcom Cell Phone Chargers
	Verizon Wireless Cell Phone Chargers

What to watch out for when buying a cell phone Charger?

• Cell phone chargers come in a broad range of prices and quality.   It is interesting that some cell phone owners will take a phone worth hundreds of dollars and then charge it with a cheap, poor quality charger.  The results of this can be expensive as almost all manufacturer warranties are voided if a cell phone is damaged using an aftermarket charger.  As a result, you should always make sure any charger you buy protects you and your phone and is authentic in the case of OEM units.
  
  Warranty -  A good quality aftermarket charger should come with at least a 1 year warranty.  You should also make sure the company who manufactured the charger guarantees it will not damage your phone with a promise of replacement of the phone if it is damaged.  There are hundreds of inexpensive, very poor quality chargers on the market with no protection to the user in the event of damage.  We only sell chargers from companies that have a proven track record of quality and support for their items.  If you are purchasing an OEM charger and the store requires return of the cell phone charger to them if defective, it is unlikely it is an authentic OEM item.  These types of cell phone chargers can be the most dangerous to use with your phone.
  
  Location of the company selling the Charger.  In the last year or so a number of companies out of Hong Kong have started offering product on the internet shipped direct from China.  This can often be determined by looking at the companies return policy and address.  If a charger from a company based overseas damages your phone, it is unlikely you will have any protection.  When you see OEM items on these websites, they are almost always counterfeit OEM items.
  
  Warranty and return policy.  Anytime a company requires you to return a OEM cell phone charger to them versus the manufacturer a red flag should go up.  This is almost always a good indication the cell phone Charger is not authentic.
  
  All too often we hear stories of people saving a couple of dollars on a poor quality charger bought from a different retailer only to have it damage their phone.  Don't chance your expensive phone with a cheap charger with no guarantees.
  
  

Keeping your phone powered up with the right charger is important.  No one wants to be stuck with a dead battery when they need to use their cell phone.  Having a charger available and ready to use when your phone needs it can be a lifesaver.

So what kind of Charger should you purchase?  A number of considerations should go into the type of cell phone charger that will best suit your needs as well as some strong cautions regarding some chargers currently on the market.

What types of cell phone Chargers are there?

• Standard Chargers - Standard cell phone chargers generally require 4-6 hours to fully charge a battery.  These types of chargers are commonly referred to as overnight chargers.
• Rapid Chargers - Rapid cell phone chargers should fully charge a battery within 1-2 hours.  A rapid charger requires technology that reduces the charge rate to a trickle once the battery has reached around 90 percent of capacity to keep from damaging the battery.
• Travel Chargers - Travel chargers are commonly included in the box with a new phone.  These types of chargers plug into an AC electrical outlet.  Some cell phone travel chargers have folding blades allowing the charger to be packed in luggage without fear of damage due to the protruding blades.
• Car Chargers - Car chargers (also referred to as vehicle chargers or cig chargers) plug into the DC outlet in a car, boat, truck or other type of vehicle.  Car chargers come in a variety of designs and generally have coiled cords ranging from 6 to 12 feet in length. 
• Desktop Chargers - Desktop cell phone chargers are a base unit that sits on a desk, counter, etc. and plugs into the wall using a travel charger.  The base may hold only the phone, only a battery, or both the phone and battery.  Generally any case on the phone will have to be removed for the phone to fit in these types of chargers.
• Wall Battery Chargers - Wall chargers are a battery only charger that the battery is snapped into and then the unit is plugged into the wall.  These types of chargers do not attach to the phone at all and will only charge a battery that is not in the phone.
• All-in-One Chargers - All in one cell phone chargers such as the DoubleTalk are are combo travel and car charger.  These types of chargers are very convenient when traveling as you can carry one unit for both applications.  These are almost always rapid cell phone chargers.

What do terms like IC Chip and OEM mean?

• IC Chip -  Any good charger will have overcharge protection embedded in the form of an IC Chip or similar technology.  This protects the phone and battery from damage due to overcharging or overheating.  A charger without overcharge protection should never be used.
• OEM - OEM (original equipment manufacturer) cell phone chargers are made by the company that makes your cell phone.  For instance, a Motorola brand charger is the OEM charger for Motorola phones.  Some phone manufacturers will not honor the phones warranty if you use a charger other than the OEM unit and the phone or battery is damaged.

Please let us know if you have other questions regarding Chargers.  We will be more than happy to help.

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