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

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    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.

    Published: October 11, 2013 -- 19:18 GMT (12:18 PDT)

    Photo by: Sarvi Docks come in three colors.

    Caption by: Andy Smith

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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.

    Published: October 11, 2013 -- 19:18 GMT (12:18 PDT)

    Photo by: Sarvi Docks

    Caption by: Andy Smith

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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.

    Published: October 11, 2013 -- 19:18 GMT (12:18 PDT)

    Photo by: Sarvi Designs

    Caption by: Andy Smith

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    Here's a look from the back.

    Published: October 11, 2013 -- 19:18 GMT (12:18 PDT)

    Photo by: Sarvi Designs

    Caption by: Andy Smith

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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.

    Published: October 11, 2013 -- 19:18 GMT (12:18 PDT)

    Photo by: Star Designs

    Caption by: Andy Smith

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

    Published: October 11, 2013 -- 19:18 GMT (12:18 PDT)

    Photo by: Sarvi Designs

    Caption by: Andy Smith

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    Here's another brand's case, the Griffith Survivor with an iPhone 5.

    Published: October 11, 2013 -- 19:18 GMT (12:18 PDT)

    Photo by: Sarvi Designs

    Caption by: Andy Smith

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    This is the orignal sketch of a Sarvi Dock.

    Published: October 11, 2013 -- 19:18 GMT (12:18 PDT)

    Photo by: Sarvi Docks

    Caption by: Andy Smith

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By Andy Smith for Tech Broiler | October 11, 2013 -- 19:18 GMT (12:18 PDT) | Topic: Smartphones

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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.

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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.

Published: October 11, 2013 -- 19:18 GMT (12:18 PDT)

Caption by: Andy Smith

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By Andy Smith for Tech Broiler | October 11, 2013 -- 19:18 GMT (12:18 PDT) | Topic: Smartphones

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