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Wii Hardware \ Powerwave Docking Station :(

campo
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campo says:
thanks for the tip matty!
22/06/2007
behind u
Naviti
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Naviti says:

MattyD said: Hey TeamWii,

I grabbed a Powerwave docking Station (Light Stand and charger bay for two wii-motes) thinking it looked the Goodz! Plus at $25, seemingly a total Sc0re!

To my annoyance though, It didn't meet my expectations and here are my reasons why:
1. The slots that you place the remotes in are so tight that the charging connections scratch your wiimotes.
2. You are required to wiggle the wiimote around in the slot in order for it to find the right charging position - Ghey!
3. It seems that if there is a slight variation in any atomospheric condition that the charging light switches off requiring a readjustment of the wiimote in it's slot - gheyness plus plus!
4. The batteries provided are AAA which fit into an appropriate battery adaptor. Maybe this is picky but the wii-motes are noticably lighter (I know i'm weird).

So I am taking it back to EB Today for a refund (if they allow it). Just thought I would give you guys a heads up on this docking station.
Have an awesome friday!



I haven't had any issues apart from removing the wrist strap to make the wii-mote fit.
22/06/2007
Brisbane
smashbro
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smashbro says:
cool thanks for the heads up
22/06/2007
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Your house.
JackAz
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JackAz says:
In reference to mAh, the batteries i use are 2650mAh, they were $11 for 2 AAs.

The higher the mAh, the longer it lasts.
22/06/2007
Victoria
ZOIDBERG
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ZOIDBERG says:
Its really a matter of personal opinion. To me the Powerwave one does the Job just fine and it looks good all as one neat unit.(Plus if the batteries end up dying they c an be replaced were as other charging docks cant. The Joytech one does look good too and I have heard good reviews about it, but for me @ $25.00 and the batteries can be replaced down the track, its a great unit - Powerwave

(No unit can charge the remotes with their skins on which is a pitty)

22/06/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Planet Earth, New New York
the-o
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the-o says:
aw man and i was gonna buy one on monday i guess ill keep lookin.
22/06/2007
in your brain rummaging through your thoughts.
ZOIDBERG
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ZOIDBERG says:
Good luck finding one, they sold out due to EB 50% off
22/06/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Planet Earth, New New York
Winnie
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Winnie says:
Where can I get the Joytech one for less than RRP ($45)? C:

Also, is it possible to rub the Joytech logo off with metholated spirits or something? If I get one, I want it to be nice and clean looking without logos all over it.
22/06/2007
Melbourne
chucky110
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chucky110 says:

MattyD said: Hey TeamWii,

I grabbed a Powerwave docking Station (Light Stand and charger bay for two wii-motes) thinking it looked the Goodz! Plus at $25, seemingly a total Sc0re!

To my annoyance though, It didn't meet my expectations and here are my reasons why:
1. The slots that you place the remotes in are so tight that the charging connections scratch your wiimotes.
2. You are required to wiggle the wiimote around in the slot in order for it to find the right charging position - Ghey!
3. It seems that if there is a slight variation in any atomospheric condition that the charging light switches off requiring a readjustment of the wiimote in it's slot - gheyness plus plus!
4. The batteries provided are AAA which fit into an appropriate battery adaptor. Maybe this is picky but the wii-motes are noticably lighter (I know i'm weird).

So I am taking it back to EB Today for a refund (if they allow it). Just thought I would give you guys a heads up on this docking station.
Have an awesome friday!

peoplewho use this word in the wring context are complete and utter morons
22/06/2007
Ninja Gaiden
Melbourne, Victoria, MarioKart Code (0087-2690-4577)
chucky110
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chucky110 says:

cmpa1970 said: i use duracell regargables......

how do u regargle a battery
22/06/2007
Ninja Gaiden
Melbourne, Victoria, MarioKart Code (0087-2690-4577)
ZOIDBERG
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ZOIDBERG says:
hahaha dont mess with chucky110
22/06/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Planet Earth, New New York
ZOIDBERG
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Mates: 152
ZOIDBERG says:
Does anyone know about Batteries?

750mah AAA Batteries, how may hours should you be able to get out of them?
22/06/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Planet Earth, New New York
MattyD
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MattyD says:
Chucky110, oh really, as much as the people who care too much about it's usage?
24/06/2007
Sydney, Australia
phill735
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phill735 says:
Most of the rechargable ones have built in AAA bateries (usualy around 700mAh), the power wave one is good as you can change them, you can get 1000mAh AAA's for them. still you get more play time out of good quality rechargable AA's (2450mAh)
24/06/2007
melbourne Victoria
Dante_10
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Dante_10 says:
Well if it does Scratch Why don't you buy those Wii-mote Protector Things ... ?
24/06/2007
Sydney, NSW
MattyD
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MattyD says:

Dante_10 said: Well if it does Scratch Why don't you buy those Wii-mote Protector Things ... ?



Aye! But I have silicon protectors. You have to take them off to charge the wii-mote anyway
24/06/2007
Sydney, Australia
Dante_10
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Dante_10 says:
Why do you have To take them Off ?
24/06/2007
Sydney, NSW
leeman34
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leeman34 says:

Dante_10 said: Why do you have To take them Off ?


1. The slots that you place the remotes in are so tight that the charging connections scratch your wiimotes.
do you not read the threads you posting in
24/06/2007
Soul Calibur Legends
I am a GOD
Dante_10
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Dante_10 says:
Well it could of been another proplem...
24/06/2007
Sydney, NSW
L3yt0N
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L3yt0N says:

mywiisites said:

Dante_10 said: Why do you have To take them Off ?


1. The slots that you place the remotes in are so tight that the charging connections scratch your wiimotes.
do you not read the threads you posting in



do u have to take them off even for the Joytech dual charger?
24/06/2007
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Melbournian
MattyD
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Mates: 7
MattyD says:
Hey L3yt0N!

My understanding is that they have the two metal contacts on the back of the battery compartment like the powerwave version. So unfortunately I think that's a Yes.
24/06/2007
Sydney, Australia
gokhan
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gokhan says:
Yes that's correct, the Joytech one has two metal contacts on the back, I haven't got silicon covers myself though, I was under the impression that they attracted and kept alot of dust, at least that's what my ipod skin did before I piffed it.
24/06/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Melbourne, Victoria
sil
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Mates: 59
sil says:
I have the same docking station and mine works fine. Maybe you just got a dodgy one.
I can still leave the straps on whilst charging.
24/06/2007
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Melbourne, Victoria
the-o
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the-o says:  

Winnie said: Where can I get the Joytech one for less than RRP ($45)? C:

Also, is it possible to rub the Joytech logo off with metholated spirits or something? If I get one, I want it to be nice and clean looking without logos all over it.



hey u can rub it off with a sugar cube no schatches or anything "did it to my cellphone" just dont get the sugar cube wet.
24/06/2007
in your brain rummaging through your thoughts.
annirowe
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annirowe says:

sil said: I have the same docking station and mine works fine. Maybe you just got a dodgy one.
I can still leave the straps on whilst charging.



I agree with you Sil. I have the same one and dont have a problem. The only thing I wanna do is change the rechargables to a better brand but thats about it.
24/06/2007
NBA Live 08
Mill Park, Victoria
 
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