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MattyD
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MattyD says:
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!

21/06/2007
Sydney, Australia
Drhobo
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Drhobo says:
Thanks for the heads up!
21/06/2007
MyWii - Miscellaneous
Michigan, USA
Wii-Fan
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Wii-Fan says:
thanks alot
21/06/2007
Yarra Valley ,Melbourne, Victoria
MattyD
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MattyD says:
Oh and I did forget to include the fact that in order to get the wii-mote to fit in the correct charging position I had to removed the wriste strap.
21/06/2007
Sydney, Australia
Wii-Fan
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Wii-Fan says:
Must be annoying I hope EB games gives you your money back and thanks for warning us!!!!!!
21/06/2007
Yarra Valley ,Melbourne, Victoria
MattyD
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MattyD says:
Hi again!
Not sure if this should be a new thread or not, but in regards to rechargable batteries. Does anyone have any idea what the best type is to get? Eg. 750 mAh or higher. I'm not a power expert but it seems that the Ni-Mh batteries with the higher mAh, power the higher powered devices (Digital Cameras, flashes etc) and thus don't seem to last very long in say cordless mouses, wiimotes etc.
Perhaps my understanding is completely wrong? Does anyone have any idea as to what mAh would be most appropriate for my wiimotes.
Cheers!
21/06/2007
Sydney, Australia
Foetoid
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Foetoid says:
Wow, the Joytech charging station has none of those issues. The only thing you have to do it have the wrist strap hanging out from the front-middle of the remote, so the remote is kinda standing on it. But besides that it's all good and works perfectly.
21/06/2007
Sunshine Coast
me_is_fred
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me_is_fred says:
Yeah, i'm regretting getting this thing now, one of the batter adapters doesn't work unless i don't close it properly, which is kinda pointless coz i tend to squeeze the wimote at somestage which will close it which means ive gotta take time to open it up up slightly and if i'm playing mario strikers online it gets really annoying. The batteries still charge while in the wiimote, but it just wont work. What makes this even worse is the fact that i cant take it back to EB coz its after the 7 day thing.
21/06/2007
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calwal22
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calwal22 says:
I love my Powerwave charging station, sure you have to move the remote around to get into the right position.
But it beats buying batteries anyday, and i cant notice any scratches.
21/06/2007
newcastle
Foetoid
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Foetoid says:
Joytech one is way better, highly recommended.
21/06/2007
Sunshine Coast
frils
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frils says:
Guys, get Sanyo Eneloops for your Wiimotes. They are awesome. They're a new type of low self-discharge 2000mAh NiMH rechargeables which retain 85% of their charge after 12 months of non-use (regular NiMH batteries lose practically all their charge after 12 months). Available at Dick Smith etc or www.amenterprises.com.au. Pretty affordable as well.

check out
www.eneloop.info
21/06/2007
Sydney, NSW
ZOIDBERG
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ZOIDBERG says:
I got this Powerwave docking Station and I dont need to wiggle it around to find the connections. Yes you need to take the strap off but thats not a real big problem for me as I need to take my skins off when charging too.

For $25 its the best docking station on the market and it comes as a unit that holds you Wii too
21/06/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Planet Earth, New New York
Razarelie
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Razarelie says:
thanks for tip
21/06/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
hellspice
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hellspice says:

Foetoid said: Wow, the Joytech charging station has none of those issues. The only thing you have to do it have the wrist strap hanging out from the front-middle of the remote, so the remote is kinda standing on it. But besides that it's all good and works perfectly.


agreed, i just purchased a joytech and so far so good $33.68 pesos > www.quickgames.com.au/

so nice to have charged wiimotes
21/06/2007
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ZOIDBERG
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ZOIDBERG says:
Joytech one is nice but I like the powerwave as its all in one unit and looks the package, also for $25.00 you cant go wrong.
21/06/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Planet Earth, New New York
Omi
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Omi says:
What a pain! Having to take off your straps before charging. The whole thing sounds a bit troublesome. I hope you can get your money back! Then go and invest in a Joytech one. I also highly recommend it, have had no problems with it at all!
21/06/2007
Mario Kart Wii
In the vegie patch
MattyD
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MattyD says:
The Dr is right for %25 it's a good buy! I suppose I am pedantic. I don't like having to check all the time that it's actually sitting right and recharging (I already have a logitech cordless mouse on my pc that gives me this headache). I also have to remove my skins...but having to remove the straps aswell I know lazy!

Ive got a seperate Nimh charger I think I will just grab myself a supply of batts and keep spares recharged and swap as need be.
21/06/2007
Sydney, Australia
MattyD
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MattyD says:
Oh forgot to ask! For the Joytech recharger, does it also use AAA batteries?
21/06/2007
Sydney, Australia
Mario128
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Mario128 says:
I just use rechargeable batteries that way you can use them for the 360's controller's as well...but thanks for the warning.
21/06/2007
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Adelaide
MattyD
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MattyD says:
Mario128! Yep that's exactly why I already had a seperate Nimh recharger...well I was using it to charge my cordless PS2 controllers.

The Wii has taken over that space for the moment. Though I still like to have my batteries at the ready for PS2 Formula 1 time trials, or Pro Evo soccer tournaments with mates. Beers and batteries at the ready in this case!
21/06/2007
Sydney, Australia
Omi
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Omi says:

MattyD said: Oh forgot to ask! For the Joytech recharger, does it also use AAA batteries?



No,the batteries are built into the system. Here, www.mywii.com.au/ I hope that answers any questions that you have. You can pick them up for around the 35-40 dollar mark. IMO it is better to pay a little more to have something of excellent quality that will not annoy the crap out of you!
21/06/2007
Mario Kart Wii
In the vegie patch
gokhan
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gokhan says:
+1 for the Joytech, plus it looks better imo
21/06/2007
Mario Kart Wii
Melbourne, Victoria
MattyD
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MattyD says:
Hooray! \o/ I got my money back on the Powerwave! Shame it was a great idea and I was hoping it was functional.
I might choose to hit myself up with a Joytech!

Thanks for the advice all!
21/06/2007
Sydney, Australia
Foetoid
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Foetoid says:  
Yeah the Joytech one is amazing, never had any issues with it at all.
22/06/2007
Sunshine Coast
cmpa1970
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cmpa1970 says:
i use duracell regargables......
22/06/2007
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Sydney, NSW
 
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