Gadgetory

hi this is Brian Bennett for cnet.com and today we're taking a first look at the Nexus 4 wireless charger built by LG but sold directly by google at the google play market the 5995 wireless charger is made specifically to harness the Nexus force inductive charging technology it uses the Qi wireless power standard meaning that with this product you'll be able to charge your Nexus 4 handset conveniently without having a mess around with cables the design of the Nexus 4 wireless charger is simple basic yet thoughtful shaped like an orb the gadget is compact about the size of say a small tangerine you'll find only one connector on the device a port for its micro USB cable and AC adapter on the front of the charger is a flat rubbery surface that grips the smooth glass back surface of LG's Nexus phone tightly you can place the Nexus 4 on the wireless charger either in portrait or landscape orientation and you know you're charging when the phone alerts you the wireless charger is also compact and easy to find room for on tables and nightstands plus a rubbery ring on the bottom ensures it won't slide around LG claims the Nexus 4 wireless charger will power up the phone's battery fully in about four hours while the wireless charger seems to be a great purchase for nexus 4 owners it is a pretty no frills device for example it can't power multiple products at the same time such as the energizer dual inductive charger it lacks fancy extras to like the powermat 24-hour power systems portable battery be sure to check back soon for a full review I'm Brian Bennett for cnet.com and this has been a first look at the nexus 4 wireless charger