Product Description

The BlackBerry Charging Pod may be the most convenient way to charge your BlackBerry device. Just place it in the Pod in a convenient location, and connect your BlackBerry smartphone charger to the USB port on the back. Your device will be operational even as it charges. You'll have full access to the keyboard and speakerphone capability - you can make calls, read and send email, even use the multimedia player. Plug a USB cable into the port on your device, and you can sync up your data with your PC, even while the device charges. And the chrome design beautifully complements the sleek lines of your BlackBerry smartphone. Power up with style and convenience. Power cord not included

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #160 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Brand: BlackBerry
• Model: ASY14396003
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 2.00" w x 3.00" l, 3.00 pounds

Features

• RIM Blackberry Accessory. Charge BlackBerry phone with AC charger or USB Cable (Sold Separately).
• Works with original or aftermarket USB Cable or AC charger
• Portable design and convenient for travelers and business users.
• Two LED 2-colour indicators identify whether handheld is charging or fully-charged
• 1 year warranty from RIM

Customer Reviews

Perfect bedside manners
I bought this charging pod to use as a bedside stand for my new BlackBerry Bold. I'd read online that some didn't like it because when the Bold is in the pod it can easily tip.

In my usage I have not had any problems with the base tumbling. There's a grippy rubber bottom to the stand that further keeps it from moving around when knocked.

Could you inadvertently knock over your Bold while it's in this stand? Absolutely. The bold sticks up about 4 to 6" so it becomes an easier target. That's going to be an issue with any charging stand of this type.

What's cool (and I didn't expect) is there's a white light at the back of this pod so you can find it in the dark (useful if used as bedside charger stand) to re-cradle your BlackBerry Bold.

As the description say's, this is a charging pod only - you'll need to supply your own charger (and BlackBerry Bold).

The fit is perfect. Drop your Bold. It charges. Enough said.

I'm buying another for my office.

My Blackberry 9000/Bold does not over heat with this product
The Blackberry Bold has an overheating issue when plugging into wall and or using the usb port in a computer. I purchased my bold on 12/26/2008 and when I charged it (using the included charging cord), it overheated. I was hot once I finished charging it and it became progressively hotter as time went on. So I removed the battery and placed it back in. It then cooled down but the battery was drained. I charged it again and had the same issue. I took it back to the AT&T store and let them feel it for themselves they could feel the heat right through the box. They replaced it but the same thing happened to the replacement. I called the store and they told me to call AT&T about this. AT&T told me that they knew nothing about this issue. When I went online I found out that AT&T knew very well about this and actually delayed selling this phone in their stores due to this issue.

When I discovered this item I noticed that it it mentioned that the phone will not overheat in its discription. I decided to purchase this charging pod before giving up on this wonderful phone. This pod works great and I never have had this issue while using it. I highly recommend it unless you want an overheating problem. I also found that the Bold overheats while using some sockets but not others. The socket that I used, I used through a power surge protector and when I plugged it into my computer I was glugging it into a brand new iMac. So, it was the phone not where I was plugging it into.BlackBerry Bold 9000 Phone, Black (AT&T)

Good charger, but doesn't work with skin
I like the charge pod. I had the same idea of wanting to have it bedside to charge overnight. Having the Bold in the flip clock mode reminds me of my old clock radio. Anyway, the charger works, but not if you have a skin on your Blackberry. The skin has cutouts for everything else, why not for the charger? I'm tempted to make some cuts in the skin to see if I can get it to work. May just resign to taking the skin off at night. Overall, like the product, just wish it worked with the skin on.