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LAER & App: Never worry about your battery again

DC Charging (PC/Mac/Surface), USB-C, App Controlled, USB-A, Swappable Battery, Qi Wireless.

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LAER & App: Never worry about your battery again

LAER & App: Never worry about your battery again

LAER & App: Never worry about your battery again

LAER & App: Never worry about your battery again

LAER & App: Never worry about your battery again

DC Charging (PC/Mac/Surface), USB-C, App Controlled, USB-A, Swappable Battery, Qi Wireless.

DC Charging (PC/Mac/Surface), USB-C, App Controlled, USB-A, Swappable Battery, Qi Wireless.

DC Charging (PC/Mac/Surface), USB-C, App Controlled, USB-A, Swappable Battery, Qi Wireless.

DC Charging (PC/Mac/Surface), USB-C, App Controlled, USB-A, Swappable Battery, Qi Wireless.

ARROE
ARROE
ARROE
ARROE
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London, United Kingdom
$90,038 USD by 545 backers
$59,333 USD by 392 backers on Jul 28, 2017
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Overview
We are building an ecosystem of software and hardware products so you never need to worry about your battery again. --LAER is a compact charging solution made for travel and working on the go. --The ARROE app is a power management system for all your devices and LAER.

 

LAER

LAER is a compact charging solution made for travel and working on the go. Specifically designed for luggage and bags. It functions both as a charging hub, allowing you to charge all your devices simultaneously from one socket and as a portable battery allowing you to charge all your devices on the go. It’s the first charging solution in the world that can safely charge any laptop using our proprietary technology. 

 

The LAER battery cartridge

Bring as much power with you as you need. Airlines allow you to bring multiple batteries on board as long as they are under 100Wh so with our battery cartridge system you can fly with all the power you need! Choose between either 20,000mAh/74Wh or 10,000mAh/37Wh cartridges. Choose the amount of power and weight you want to carry with you that day.

The ARROE app

The ARROE app is a power management system for all your devices and LAER. Automatically customise the voltage and current to charge any laptop. Add new features with regular software and firmware updates.

Never worry about your battery again.

  • Monitor LAER’s battery level from the ARROE app.

  • Turn ports on and off and put into sleep mode

  • Customise your charging and save a little power for later

  • Set reminders to charge LAER and receive notifications when LAER is fully charged or when your battery drops below a certain % (customisable)

  • See the number of charge cycles from your battery cartridge

 

 

In The Box

 

LAER with 20,000mAh (74Wh) battery cartridge

USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 60W charger and 2m cable

Laptop cables for all major makes/models and 2m extension cable

Set of international adaptor plugs for Europe, UK, Australia (US plug built into charger)

 

Tech Specs

Size and Weight

Width: 285mm

Depth: 200 mm

Height: 13mm (max)

Weight: 874g with 20,000mAh battery 674g with 10,000mAh battery (10,000mAh battery not included, requires additional purchase)

 

Ports

1x 60w DC output (supporting 12-20V output)

1x 60w USB-C in/out port with PD 3.0 (supporting 5,9,12,15, 20V output)

1x 60w USB-C out port with PD 3.0 (supporting 5,9,12,15, 20V output)

1x 18w USB-A output (Quick Charge 3.0)

1x 7.5w Qi Wireless charging port

 

Battery and Power

20,000mAh 74wh Cartridge

Contains Battery Cells 4x 3.7v 5,000mAh cells in series

Weight: 561g 

 

10,000mAh 37wh Battery Cartridge (not included in this box, requires additional purchase)

Contains Battery Cells, 4x 3.7v 2,500mAh cells in series

Weight: 361g

 

USB-C Charger

60w USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 charger (supporting 5,9,12,15, 20V output) with swappable wall plugs for US, Europe, UK, and Australia and supporting 2m USB-C cable

 

Works with all major laptop brands

 

Use LAER... 

  • While traveling. Instead of having to pack chargers, adapters and power banks you just bring LAER. You don’t need an adapter for different countries as LAER comes with all of them. 
  • When charging your devices at night. You can charge all of them via LAER from one socket. You don’t need to worry about plugging in multiple devices and power banks separately. 
  • When working remotely. Use LAER to charge all your devices. Plane, train, coffee shop etc. 
  • In between meetings. Charge your devices inside your bag while on the move. 
  • In the morning when you are heading out you just grab LAER with the laptop already inside and charged along with the built in battery.

 

KEY FEATURES

 

 

 

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    The LAER Sleeve

     

      

     

    ​The LAER Sleeve is designed to carry your laptop and LAER. We designed a composite material allowing the sleeve to be durable, and lightweight. 

     

    The outer material is a nylon fabric chosen for its durability and aesthetic, the padding is a dense foam to protect your laptop from impact, and the inner fabric is a soft material to protect from scratches.

    We designed a closure system that allows you to keep the LAER Sleeve as compact as possible when not in use. Our two magnet system switches between charging and resting modes seamlessly providing extra room for the laptop connectors when needed.

    The magnetic closure system also allows you quick, easy access to your laptop whenever you need it.

     

     

    The LAER Sling bag

    Travel light with our ultra compact sling bag specifically designed to carry your LAER case. Includes:

    • Wireless charging for your phone in the front pocket 
    • Back pocket for connectors 
    • Luggage strap for your carry on

     

     

     

    Meet the team

    About Us

    Growing up in a transient environment pushed Eoin to constantly adapt to different environments and embrace a nomadic lifestyle. Throughout a 12 year career developing premium lifestyle brands and constantly traveling he realised that there was a gap in the market, for a power solution that would allow him to work on the go anywhere in the world and stay connected.. He decided to leave behind everything he knew to solve this problem for everyone and ARROE was born. He brought together a team of experts who shared his vision and they set to work inventing LAER, the worlds first universal charging solution, specifically designed for luggage and bags. Allowing you to free yourself from the wall socket.

    Our Mission

    ARROE exists to free you from the wall socket by creating an ecosystem of technology products that allow you to stay in charge all day every day. Our aim is to make our revolutionary technology available to anyone that wants to enjoy the freedom that we do and stay connected in a digital world.

     

    FAQ

    Will my laptop fit in the LAER Sleeve?

    Maximum laptop dimensions are 38x26x3cm or 15x10.2x1.18 inches. This covers most 15" laptops and smaller. If in doubt please ask us (support@arroe.co)

    It is important to note that for your laptop to charge inside the sleeve the laptop charging port must be on the side, not on the back. If your laptop charging port is on the back you can still charge it outside the sleeve. 

    What are the laptop connectors?

    The laptop connectors allow you to connect LAER to your laptop and charge it.

    Which connectors should I choose?

    We send you a backer survey after you back us to ensure you are getting the right connector for your laptop.

    What is the Warranty?

    ARROE offers standard one year international warranty. We guarantee you receive your LAER free of manufacturing defects.

    Do you ship to my country? How much will shipping cost?

    USA - $15 ($30 for 2x pack)

    EU - $15 ($30 for 2x pack)

    Rest of World - $30 ($60 for 2x pack)

    How will my order be shipped?

    We will be shipping with an International courier. Each shipment will receive a tracking number which will be emailed to you once the delivery has been shipped from our distribution centre.

    Are there any taxes associated to my order?

    Orders may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees according to the country of destination. Such import taxes, customs duties and fees can vary from one country to another. Additional charges for customs clearance must be fulfilled by the recipient upon reception. ARROE has no control over these charges.

    What is your refund policy?

    ARROE complies with Indiegogo refund policy. Refunds that are not eligible, according to Indiegogo policy guidelines, are processed based on the team's internal guidelines and off platform. Please bear in mind that all refunds will be locked at some point in order to go into production and shipment. We will not be able to refund any order once they've shipped.

    When is LAER expected to ship?

    LAER is expected to start shipping in December 2019. As soon as we ship you will receive a tracking number to tell you when you should expect delivery.

    Why should I wait longer than usual?

    Indiegogo is not a pre-ordering platform. Instead, you're helping to build a product and bring the project to life, which may take more time than products already available on the market.

    Do the LAER Sleeves and Slings exist in different sizes?

    Yes, after you back us we will send you a backer survey so you can select the size you need. 

    Why would I buy LAER instead of a power bank?

    • LAER is remotely controlled via app, Power banks are manually controlled 

    • LAER is one less thing to charge, Power banks are one more thing to charge

    • LAER allows you to switch battery capacities, Power banks don't

    • LAER charges DC and USB C, Power banks don't

    • LAER charges MagSafe, most Power banks don’t 

    • LAER has location tracking, Power banks don’t 

    What is USB PD?

    USB Power Delivery is a charging technology. It uses USB-C cables and connectors to deliver higher levels of power to your devices. This has two benefits: one, faster charging, and two, more power for larger devices.

    How does Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 work?

    With Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, your device battery can charge from 0% to 50% in 30 minutes or less (may vary depending on charging equipment and power source). After surpassing 50% charge, the charging speed slows down slightly to prevent over-stressing the battery.

    Can I plug my OnePlus phone into Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 even though it does not use the same fast-charging technology?

    OnePlus 3 is using Dash Charge speed and not Qualcomm Quick Charge. As we adopted Quick Charge 3.0, plugging it into the LAER Quickcharge port will offer you the charging speed of Quickcharge but not Dash Charge.

    What is Wireless Charging?

    Wireless charging works on electromagnetic fields transferring power from a transmitting source to a receiving device in order to charge a battery without using a physical cable. For wireless charging to work two induction coils are required: one on your phone, linked to the battery and another one in the charging pad. This last powered coil will create an electromagnetic field around itself, and when the induction coil of your phone gets close enough, your phone will be able to harvest electric current from the induction coil.

    How close do I need to place my device in order to charge it wirelessly?

    Just like most single coil induction chargers, LAER Qi chargers only operate over a short distance e.g. physical contact between the device and the pads.

    Can the Universal Wireless Charging Receiver Card work with any device? With any smartphone case?

    Universal Wireless charging receiver card can be used with most non-metallic cases and under 2mm thick. Please note that hard cases, cards and other objects place in between the charging receiver card and the case may block the signal, thus we recommend using soft cases and/or avoid any object placed in between for an optimal charging.

    How do I know if my smartphone supports wireless charging?

    Here are popular smartphones supporting wireless charging:

    APPLE - iPhone 8, iPhone X

    SAMSUNG - GALAXY S8+/S8/S7 EDGE/S7/S6 EDGE+/S6 EDGE/S6, NOTE 5/7

    GOOGLE - NEXUS 4/5/6/7

    LUMIA - 735/830/928/930/1520/920/950XL/950/1020/929

    HTC - 8X, DROID DNA, THUNDERBOLD

    ASUS - PADFONE S

    BLACKBERRY - Z30, CLASSIC, PRIV

    LG - OPTIMUS G PRO, G4/G3/G6

    MOTOROLA - DROID MAX/MINI/TURBO

    SONY - XPERIA Z3V/Z4V

    For smartphones that do not support Qi charging natively, we offer Universal Wireless charging receiver cards for $15 which connect to the phone’s charging port and sit between your phone and your phone case. The Wireless charging receiver cards work with both iPhone and Android and will be shipped with your LAER sleeve.

    For more information about Qi, check out http://www.qiwireless.com for a detailed view on wireless enabled devices.

    Can I charge my device even if my device is not Quick charge 3.0 enabled?

    Yes. It will charge at regular USB 3 speed.

    How can I know if LAER is charged?

    You can view/manage charging levels with the ARROE mobile application which is available for iOS and Android.

    Does the ARROE app work with my phone?

    Currently the app works on iOS and Android but we may add other mobile operating systems depending on demand.

    What is the battery life of the LAER batteries?

    LAER comes with a battery management system that actively manages the health and life cycle of the Lithium-ion polymer cells. Under ideal circumstances, if used every day the battery will last about two years.

    Can I fly with LAER?

    Yes. FAA limits battery capacity to 27,000mAh. As LAER capacity is 20,000mAh, you can keep it in your carry-on luggage. LAER is safe for flying.

    How many devices can I charge at once?

    You can charge at least 3 devices at once. If you connect more devices they will then charge slower. This will not damage the battery but take longer to charge and drain LAER battery faster.

    How can I charge LAER battery?

    The battery has to be inside LAER to be charged. You can charge LAER with the included USB C power adapter or with a USB C laptop adapter if you have one.

    How long does it take to charge the LAER battery?

    The 20,000mAh battery takes less than 2 hours to charge.

     

    UPDATES

    We're Shipping! - 20 Nov 2020

    We are now shipping small batch units to backers!

    Batch 1 will receive the LAER hardware separate from the laptop sleeve and sling. The LAER hardware that they will receive first includes the LAER smart charging system and full accessories kit (USB-C PD 3.0 charger, USB-C PD 3.0 cables, international country plug tips, laptop connectors, extender cable). We will notify backers as soon as they are included in each future batch and before we send the shipment so we can also include tracking. 

    LAER hardware and battery casing

     

    LAER hardware PCBA

     

    USB-C PD 3.0 60W charger assembly

     

    USB-C PD 3.0 60W chargers assembled

     

    PC laptop connectors

     

    LAER hardware packaging

     

    Cartons containing LAER hardware packaging

     

    Tooling Has Begun - 7 Oct 2019

    Tooling began on 7th October with our manufacturing partners in Shenzhen. Tooling is expected to take 45 days to complete. 

    Below are some early photos of the pre-cut steel that is part of this tooling process. In these photos we are engineering the tools from scratch that will allow us to mass produce the LAER casing. Up until now each LAER prototype had to be built by CNC machine. 

     

    Battery Update for Early Backers

    We have upgraded the small battery size so now the batteries are 10,000mAh (37wh) for the small battery and 20,000mAh (74wh) for the large battery. All perks come with both!

    New iPhone Update

    The new iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X all feature built in QI wireless charging and USB C Power Delivery (fast charging). LAER comes with these functionalities built in so you can wirelessly charge your new iPhone and charge it super fast!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    $172 USD $230 USD (25% off)
    LAER is a compact device made for travel and working on the go. It functions both as a charging hub, allowing you to charge all your devices simultaneously from one socket and as a portable battery allowing you to charge all your devices on the go. LAER is the first product that can charge any laptop using our proprietary technology.
    Included Items
    • LAER
    Estimated Shipping
    December 2019
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    Ships worldwide.
    LAER with Sleeve

    LAER with Sleeve

    $195 USD $260 USD (25% off)
    ​The LAER Sleeve is designed to carry your laptop and LAER. We designed a composite material allowing the sleeve to be durable, and lightweight. Charge your laptop while on the go from inside the sleeve. Access your laptop quickly and easily with our magnetic closure system.
    Included Items
    • LAER
    • Sleeve
    Estimated Shipping
    December 2019
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    LAER with Sleeve and Sling

    LAER with Sleeve and Sling

    $217 USD $290 USD (25% off)
    Travel light with our ultra compact Sling bag specifically designed to carry your LAER Sleeve. Includes: front pocket for wireless charging for your phone; back pocket for connectors; luggage strap for your carry on.
    Included Items
    • LAER Laptop Sleeve
    • LAER Sling Bag
    • LAER
    Estimated Shipping
    December 2019
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    Ships worldwide.

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