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Why I recommend this $20 wireless charging dock to hardcore Apple fans - and only them

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InfinaCore T3 Tri-Charge ZDNET's key takeaways InfinaCore T3 Tri-Charge wireless charging pad for the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, available right now for $40.

It's compact, the MagSafe works well, and the fancy lights can be turned off if you don't like them.

You have to supply your own USB-C power adapter. $19.99 at Amazon

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I'm a frequent traveler, and one of my biggest pain points is needing to carry a bunch of chargers. Packing multiple cables and power bricks adds unnecessary bulk and weight. Wherever I go, I inevitably have to deal with a tangle of cords competing for a limited number of outlets.

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Out of frustration, I started to look for ways to simplify what I carry around. What I need is a handy dandy 3-in-1 wireless charging solution that can charge my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods from a single charger. That's where the InfinaCore T3 comes in. It's an affordable, all-in-one that eliminates the need to lug around multiple chargers, making the device an easy addition to any travel setup.

The T3 is a bit of a Transformer. You can lay it flat and use it as a three-pad charger if you have the space, or fold it into a more compact triangle if space is limited. It's perfect for charging an iPhone and Apple Watch. The T3 also folds into a collapsed formed for ease of packing and carrying.

InfinaCore T3 Tri-Charge. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET

The T3 uses magnetized tabs to keep it in the triangle or collapsed concertina configuration, and the magnets hit this Goldilocks level of power -- not too strong, not too weak, but just right.

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