Is it just me or does every modern device have a battery that needs constant recharging these days?! I feel like I’m always having to unplug something to charge my phone or iPad…it’s really irritating!
In order to deal with this common frustration, I’ve done what many do…decorate my house with power strips and 6-outlet wall mounts. Which of course means a mess of cords to trip over or get caught on – it’s not a pretty look but short of a costly upgrade, there aren’t many options.
So when I saw this clever device called thingCHARGER on IndieGogo, I immediately funded it! I knew I had to have one – and apparently I wasn’t the only one because thingCHARGER raised over $1 MILLION during its campaign and has already sold over 250,000 units. Clearly a product solving a major problem for a lot of people!
So what makes thingCHARGER so awesome that it’s causing people to snatch them up 3, 4 and 5 at a time?
Here are the top 5 reasons thingCHARGER is the hottest product of 2016:
#1 – Frees Up Your Outlets So You Can Go…
Simply take thingCHARGER out of the box, plug it into the wall and on the other side you have your two outlets (surge protection included). But the nifty part is the convenient charging station on top where you can juice up any device with a micro- USB or Apple Lightning tip. That way your outlets stay free to use for kitchen appliances, lamps, vacuum, hair dryer, or whatever you need those outlets for.
And thingCHARGER even has 2 USB ports on the bottom so you can plug in your old-style cables. That means you can charge up to 3 things all while keeping your wall outlets free!
#2 – Charges All Your Devices – At The Same Time
Between myself, my wife and our son, we have a variety of devices. So, another great thing about thingCHARGER is we can actually connect 3 of them together and then dock and charge my iPhone, my wife’s Galaxy tablet and our son’s Kindle Fire – all at the same time! Plus, we still have 6 USB ports on the bottom that are free to use if we need to charge something else AND WE STILL have our outlets free to use for whatever!
Oh, and even better? So I’m not having to rummage and look through drawers, they included a storage station right in the back for all the extra charging tips. Just unplug it, swap out the tips for what you need and you’re good to go. How smart is that? See why I love this thing so much? It’s fantastic!
#3 – Keeps Things Organized And Clutter Free
My wife absolutely loves how organized it makes everything look and feel too! Stack a couple thingCHARGER’s together and you’ve got yourself a nice little charging hub! No chargers to hunt down and no messy cords snaking out from the walls. It’s all neatly built in – keeping your counters clutter free and rooms beautifully organized! And honestly, they look really cool stacked together. I get compliments from friends and neighbors all the time about how convenient they are (it’s made gift shopping easy this year!)
#4 – Safety From Spills and Accidents
With thingCHARGER my phone and iPad are docked up out of the way and since there are fewer cords to get caught on or tangled with, there’s less chance for disaster while I’m cooking, making coffee, or anything else I’m doing in the kitchen (and fewer headaches too!)I was in my kitchen cooking one day (it happens every now and then) when a jar of spaghetti sauce got caught on my iPad’s charging cord – oops! The iPad goes flying into the sink, chipping and cracking the screen, and the marinara jar tumbles and shatters everywhere – glass and marinara sauce all over the counter, floor and cabinets (amazing the headache a little cord can cause!)
#5 – A Charger In Every Room
What makes me smile most about thingCHARGER? The fact that I can put one in every room (yes, my bathrooms too) so I can easily take my phone with me to any room and keep it charged while I listen to music or talk on speaker phone. No more searching for a charger and schlepping it all over the house! That’s the kind of convenience I love when my phone is down to 12% battery and I’m scrambling to find a charger or an available outlet!
BONUS REASON!
Ok, truth be told, my wife wasn’t totally sold at first, so I only bought 2 at first. Well, as soon as she realized how useful they are, she had to have more and gave me the green light to get a few more. So, at the time I got them, if you bought 3 they were giving you 1 for free – and that’s how I ended up with 6. And it didn’t take long to find the perfect spot for all 6! Guess what I take with me on trips now? Hotel rooms never have enough outlets. So now I can plug one in, plug the lamp back in and still be able to charge my devices. I’m telling you, this thing is handy!
The creators did a great job thinking this thing through! It’s easily one of the smartest buys I’ve made in a long time – and my wife certainly wouldn’t argue with that!
With the great deals they offer, I hear it’s not uncommon for them to go on back order. So you may want to go check availability as soon as possible!
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