I just wanted to post saying the Palm OEM charger being sold by ATT for $5 is a great car charger for the Epic. It charges faster than my home charger. I don't get any weird messages while charging it, and best of all it's cheap.... real cheap at <$4 shipped from ATT.
1) Click here to make sure it's still $5.
2) Goto att.com/discount
3) Click on chargers
4) Find the Palm one and checkout with 25% savings and free 2 day shipping.
My old Pre wall charger/usb is still my primary charger and is still going strong. I'll give their car charger a shot. Thanks.
thanks for the info. I just ordered 2
Great find! Also just ordered 2.
Thanks! Ordered a few as I found that if you plug the micro into the Epic Ext charger you can charge extra batteries as you toodle down the road.
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Thanks! Just bought one in prep for a roadtrip
stir fry a lot said:
My old Pre wall charger/usb is still my primary charger and is still going strong. I'll give their car charger a shot. Thanks.
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Yea I use my old Treo Pro charge as my home charger. I use the Samsung USB cable for when I'm at work. I use some $2 car charger that works fine too.
Very nice! Just ordered 2 because...well, when they're that cheap, why not have a spare?
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Just got this retractible micro usb charger for like 6 bucks and i gotta say this thing rocks. Even under load with gps and full bright the nexus charges FAST!
Figured i would post the seller data for all of you actually looking for one that isnt a dud.
Sellers name is "timesaviour" and here is a copy of the listing . item is titled " Micro USB Retractable Car Charger for Mobile Cell Phone " and heres the link.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Micro-USB-Retrac...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3ca70e6ed0
Its got a funky batman style spring loaded retractor cord and RED LED too.
Total score.
just make your own, its cheaper and easy to do
akifbayram said:
I bought a case, screen protector and charger for 6 bucks and I only had to wait a couple days to get it. I can confirm that it charges fast as wellhttp://stores.ebay.com/Cimo-Cases_G...15QQ_sidZ192097565QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322
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Now that's a sweet find.
yesterday my phone was at 65%, I needed to use google nav cuz i had no clue where this place was, it was pluged in ofcourse, one hour later when i got there, my battery was at 68% and i thought... Ive got to find some way to charge this faster, and bam here I am.
So i just bought it, and realized its from hong kong, how long did shipping take for you? Whenever i order anything from hong kong it takes like 3 weeks.
Motorola P513.. $12 shipped, arrives in 3 days. It works great, it'll work for a long time, has a good cable, connector... And more likely outputs 5V, etc..
God knows what a $.99 charger from ebay spews out.
khaytsus said:
Motorola P513.. $12 shipped, arrives in 3 days. It works great, it'll work for a long time, has a good cable, connector... And more likely outputs 5V, etc..
God knows what a $.99 charger from ebay spews out.
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all use chargers out put 5v its the amount of amp it puts out which is y it would charge faster or slower
dam thats not bad, gonna have to get one of these bad boys
xile6 said:
all use chargers out put 5v its the amount of amp it puts out which is y it would charge faster or slower
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Sigh... Of course it is, the Motorola is a fast charger. I think that's the topic here, yes?
khaytsus said:
Motorola P513.. $12 shipped, arrives in 3 days. It works great, it'll work for a long time, has a good cable, connector... And more likely outputs 5V, etc..
God knows what a $.99 charger from ebay spews out.
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My point is bad chargers do not properly regulate voltage. That clear enough now?
Does anyone know of a good car charger will not effect the battery of the phone or does rapid charging? Is there one with a voltage regulator so its like charging from a wall outlet?
Also I was thinking about getting a AC car adapter, and just plug in my wall charger that came with the G2.
What do you guys think?
Look on Amazon for a Motorola micro USB charger. It's like $1.50 with free shipping. They accidentally sent me two of them. Works just fine.
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I actually use my original G1 charger with a Mini USB -> Micro USB adapter that I bought for $1 shipped from hong kong on eBay, I ordered 5 of them for $5 and they sent me 10 of them on accident... I'm not complaining, now I can use all of my old mini USB cables for the PC as well
I've been looking for car chargers that output 1A.
So far have seen the belkin charger usb port/no cable $10 ebay and radioshack 1.2A corded charger $28.
I can't for the life of me find it sold separately anywhere, but the car charger that came with the N1 car dock works great. Even HTC doesn't have it on their site (that I can find). All they have now is USB car chargers to use with the data cable.
I am new so I can't link to it... but if you go to slickdeals dot net then on the front page there is a deal for the Motorola P513 rapid rate charger on Amazon.
I just jumped on this. Lots of good reviews from incredible, evo, and n1 owners even when using navigation. And it's $5.
smthkat789 said:
I've been looking for car chargers that output 1A.
So far have seen the belkin charger usb port/no cable $10 ebay and radioshack 1.2A corded charger $28.
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If you have a frys electronics near you pick up one of these http://www.frys.com/product/5865763 or order online. Works great is outputs 1A. I refused to pay T-mobile 29.99 for a charger.
has anyone got one on ebay the cheap ones (are they good or keep away from them).
if no good what ones are good
I'm also on the market for a good car charger that will not screw up my phone. Came close to buying the cheapos on Ebay but like the previous poster didn't pull the trigger since I was worried one of those might damage my phone. Any recommendations would be appreciated (or feel free to second the ones that are already listed). It's definitely a necessity since I'll be using this as my primary GPS from now on in my car.
Tell us more about these car chargers that ruin batteries.
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HTC-Vision-G2-Newb said:
I'm also on the market for a good car charger that will not screw up my phone. Came close to buying the cheapos on Ebay but like the previous poster didn't pull the trigger since I was worried one of those might damage my phone. Any recommendations would be appreciated (or feel free to second the ones that are already listed). It's definitely a necessity since I'll be using this as my primary GPS from now on in my car.
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just received this http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...moFilter=1&sort=sip&me=&seller=&condition=all in retail package. dont buy unless from amazon. I heared some seller like OEM shop doesnt send you in retail packaging.
from slickdeals http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=593823&t=2300969
funkeee said:
Tell us more about these car chargers that ruin batteries.
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Yes, as I am searching for one, would like to know wich ones not to buy!
I got the HTC CC C300, definitely not cheap, but has 2 usb ports whit 1A in both of em, and looks sleek.
Includes one micro usb cable, only power, doesn't work as data cable.
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Yes, as I am searching for one, would like to know wich ones not to buy!
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Pay attention to how many amps the charger supplies. The OEM wall charger puts out 1A (1000 ma). It charges at a pretty good clip up to about 90%, to get the battery 'full' will take some extra time...
I bought this Motorola Charger, as mentioned earlier in this thread, and it was worked very well for me. It is rated to put out 950 ma, so just short of the wall charger.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S5Q9CA
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Pay attention to how many amps the charger supplies. The OEM wall charger puts out 1A (1000 ma). It charges at a pretty good clip up to about 90%, to get the battery 'full' will take some extra time...
I bought this Motorola Charger, as mentioned earlier in this thread, and it was worked very well for me. It is rated to put out 950 ma, so just short of the wall charger.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S5Q9CA
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Just so people know, the highest charging current I have ever seen my G2 take is about 771 mA. This data was taken with Battery Monitor Widget. So I don't think it makes any difference if the charger provides 800 mA or 1.0 A.
I got a full kit of an unopened Belkin chargers for iPod/iPhone for 6 bucks at a goodwill and used the car-usb charger and a micro-usb data cable to charge my phone. The charger is really reliable. I've been using it for my G1 for one year and G2 for half a year and there was never any drop in batter performance.
I always thought the cables didn't matter that much, but the charger is the key to ruining the battery.
As to the amps and voltage: On the back of my battery it's labelled 3.7V 1300mA, and on the phone it's 5V 1A. I doubt it's those 1 buck charger is really gonna have a good grip on those values.
I've been very happy with the Dexim dual-USB charger. It plugs into the 12V socket and can output 2 amps (or 1 amp on both ports simultaneously). I bought the iPhone version for the special cable. Other smartphones can use any regular mini or micro USB cable. Great for charging up two devices at once, and it can provide enough current for devices like the iPad.
http://www.dexim.net/us/products/car/DCA154.html
I see they have a version that will kick out 3.1A (!), although I don't think the DZ will take more than about 650-700 mA anyway. It would be nice if someone tweaked the phone's USB firmware or driver to accept a higher current...
What's a good car cigarette lighter adapter to USB?
I need one 1 amp or more.
I have a generic one it say 1 amp does not charge my phone.
I want one, that I can use the cable that came with my phone or one that comes with a micro USB cable.
Dual USB one would be a plus.
Thank you.
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$4 for a 950ma charger with a micro usb adaptor. This charges my phone really well. You can still charge your phone while using your GPS.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...Q9CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306108673&sr=8-1
This is a 3rd party seller through Amazon. I bought mine from Amazon directly and it was around $5.
http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/products/mobile-phones-gps/RF-PMC55.html
grenademasta said:
$4 for a 950ma charger with a micro usb adaptor. This charges my phone really well. You can still charge your phone while using your GPS.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...Q9CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306108673&sr=8-1
This is a 3rd party seller through Amazon. I bought mine from Amazon directly and it was around $5.
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I have the same charger in two cars. They work very well for the price.
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http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/products/mobile-phones-gps/RF-PMC55.html
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This is the one I have. It works great. Has a micro USB connector and an additional USB port for charging a second device. It puts out 2amps so your phone will charge at its maximum charge rate.
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The tmobile "universal" charger is available on ebay for about $12. Micro usb cord, plus usb port for an extra device. Good for about 1 amp. Works great with g2x, g2, vibrant, and an ipod...
for the same price range (shipped for $4.56), I have this one - Output: DC5.5V +/-5% and Max 1000mA - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160576610155
Thanks for all the replys. I have some chargers to look over tomorrow.
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Low profile and can be use with any USB device.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...330&skuId=9347968&st=rocketfish usb&cp=2&lp=2
I say skip all the one trick pony's, spend $20 and cover all your bases with this
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WSIR14?tag=susppc-110-20
I have one.. i love it.
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Low profile and can be use with any USB device.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...330&skuId=9347968&st=rocketfish usb&cp=2&lp=2
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oooooooooh. This is a nice one.. Love the low profile. This is good for a back up!
Joe333x said:
Low profile and can be use with any USB device.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...330&skuId=9347968&st=rocketfish usb&cp=2&lp=2
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That's the same one on ebay for $4.56 shipped (with the cable). I have one, it works great.
I have this one from monoprice.com; $1.16 plus shipping (add some cables to amortize the shipping charge), and it works just fine.
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This is the one I have. It works great. Has a micro USB connector and an additional USB port for charging a second device. It puts out 2amps so your phone will charge at its maximum charge rate.
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Just wondering where it says it outputs 2 amps. If that's the case I'll head over to bestbuy and pick one up
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Just wondering where it says it outputs 2 amps. If that's the case I'll head over to bestbuy and pick one up
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It doesn't say on their website or the box either. A little google-ing finds the answer easily enough tho. Here's a best buy Q&A that lists it at 2amps and there are several other sites that list the same specs.
http://reviews.bestbuy.com/answers/...hicle-charger-questions-answers/questions.htm
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grenademasta said:
$4 for a 950ma charger with a micro usb adaptor. This charges my phone really well. You can still charge your phone while using your GPS.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...Q9CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306108673&sr=8-1
This is a 3rd party seller through Amazon. I bought mine from Amazon directly and it was around $5.
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Also bought one directly from Amazon and it works like a charm. Looks pretty cool too...I would definitely recommend this
is this any good
http://www.amazon.com/RND-Power-Sol...JE/ref=sr_1_37?ie=UTF8&qid=1307260763&sr=8-37
btate0121 said:
I say skip all the one trick pony's, spend $20 and cover all your bases with this
amazon.com/dp/B000WSIR14?tag=susppc-110-20
I have one.. i love it.
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I agree with you, I have been using one since the mid 90's and it has more than paid for itself by the savings from not having to buy cigarette lighter adapters. Also, before I retired, I used it to charge my laptop while driving from one client meeting to another
note: I had to adjust the link in the quote since I lack posts
http://www.bracketron.com/high-power-usb-car-charger
I bought this Moto one from amazon, works on my vibrant and G2x... plus looks cool..lol
$3.88 free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...Q9CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308688787&sr=8-1
The wall charger (micro usb cable and plug) is way too short to be useful to me. I bought a cheap one off ebay, and it barely fits. I'm afraid to use it because it's so hard to unplug once you get it in. Anybody have any good suggestions for a longer wall charger that actually fits.
What about trying a retractable female-to-male USB extension cable to run between the wall outlet adapter and the HTC USB cable? I believe most PC and cell phone accessory stores sell them for around $5 - $10 and will extend up to around 3 - 4 additional feet. Here's a link to one that's in stock at HTC Depot...
http://www.htcdepot.com/smartphone-experts-usb-extension-cable/5A18A625.htm
Yeah...I have one.
At least that way you aren't cramming something that doesn't fit into the phone and risking damaging the USB port.
i brought a couple of micro USB cables from meritline it took 2 weeks for them to come here. it cost me $4 including shipping for 2 cables. They ship then from HK. So far I am using this cable in my office and have not has any issue
I currently use a 5' male to female USB "extension cord"... Been using it for years and highly recommend the setup.
On another note, if someone were to trip over the cord, it has an extra breakaway point now... I believe it cost me $5 for two of them... Gave the other as a gift...
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I currently use a 5' male to female USB "extension cord"... Been using it for years and highly recommend the setup.
On another note, if someone were to trip over the cord, it has an extra breakaway point now... I believe it cost me $5 for two of them... Gave the other as a gift...
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Could you post a link to the cord you got with the breakaway point? I would really like to get something like that, I have tripped over my cord wayy too many times, even ended up bending the micro-usb tips.
monoprice.com.
they have every size you can dream of.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10303#1030307
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monoprice.com.
they have every size you can dream of.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10303#1030307
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Hey Zel, cleanup on isle 7
thanks.
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volumnus said:
The wall charger (micro usb cable and plug) is way too short to be useful to me. I bought a cheap one off ebay, and it barely fits. I'm afraid to use it because it's so hard to unplug once you get it in. Anybody have any good suggestions for a longer wall charger that actually fits.
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In the past I have bought longer usb cables and just had them shipped from Hong Koing as well. However, recently I just ran out to Walmart and paid $10 for a 4 foot usb cable and charger. Though you can get it for cheaper, I needed it right away.
I just ordered a standard Android USB cable and plug it into a USB extension cable. Works fine for me.
I use a blackberry 1.5mm data cable
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mines plugged into an ipad wall unit with a cheapy walmart whatever brand cable coming from that to the inspire.
I use the one for my Kindle. Its super long and reaches to my bed well haha.
Zombies ate my Inspire
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The best place to buy cables, or get cables is a local hotel...
they may give to you if you are nice... but always offer half price...
they may take you in a lost and found room where you can pick what you like...
I use the usb from my car charger which is like 5 feet long just look for those they might be cheaper than the regular wall charger
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I feel I must resurrect old thread to second the monoprice suggestion. Monoprice is cord mecca.
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I have tried a few wireless chargers but the cheap ones have a small area that works. I have used samsungs mini qi wireless charger while it works same issue small area that the charger works. So I got the S6 wireless charger at best buy for 35.99 normal price is 59.99. The useable area is perfect I can just throw it on I dont have to fiddle with it to get it to charge.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...f727&ksprof_id=10&ksaffcode=pg7705&ksdevice=c
Thanks for sharing. Will order one for my S6 edge.
camillety226ty said:
Was worried about how quickly and efficiently it would charge, but it honestly might be better than plugging the phone in.
Love it!wireless charger
No more fumbling trying to plug in!
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I know that the cheaper chargers can work but its a $700 phone ill stick with the official Samsung charger personally. My friends uses a cheap 6 dollar wireless charger but I believe it charges at 500mah compared to the the official ones 1amp/1000mah.
Got my S6 a week ago. And got the White charging pad for free
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Got my S6 a week ago. And got the White charging pad for free
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Nice I missed out on that deal, this was the next best thing though. My fault for always getting a phone on release day.
Got one from ebay, although it's cheap, it works great with my edge, and it doesn't flash light, so you can put it in your bedroom.
For anyone who need one in bedroom.