Sarvi Designs to kick start its charger for undercover phones, tablets.

Sarvi Designs turns to crowdfunding donations using Kickstarter to help launch its battery charger that will work even if the device is covered by a protective case.

By Andy Smith, Associate Editor on Oct. 11, 2013

1 of 8 Sarvi Docks come in three colors.

Sarvi Designs is relying on a new Kickstarter project to raise cash for Sarvi Dock, its new charger that will work even when your smartphone or tablet is covered in a protective case. Sarvi Dock claims to work with practically all commercial brands such as OtterBox, Lunatik, Lifeproof, Griffin, Trident or Ballistic.

Sarvi Docks are constructed with aluminum, and will charge devices using with any standard type of smartphone charge connector, such as Micro-USB or Apple 30-Pin or Lightning.

The funding campaign for the Sarvi Designs smartphone dock runs through November 12. Early funders can get the dock for $25-$35.

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Sarvi Docks come in three colors and will charge different sizes of devices. Here are an iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and iPad Mini getting a charge.

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The charger will connect with many other brands of devices like Samsung with its Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 seen.

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Here's a look from the back.

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Of course they work without a cover. And it can be used as a stand to watch a movie or video and your device.

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Here's an iPhone 5 getting a charge while wearning an Otterbox Armor cover.

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