BoxWave's new Desktop Cradle for the Cingular 8125
Check it..........
http://www.boxwave.com/products/desktopcradle/cingular-8125-desktop-cradle_1053.htm
But cannot...
Still can't charge a spare battery. Wonder why they aren't making one that can charge a spare battery espcially when battery power is such an issue with this phone! :evil:
Still no spare battery charger:
http://shop.brando.com.hk/dopod838usbcradle.php
Here's another source for the horizontal cradle:
http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Me...reen=PROD&Store_Code=PS&Product_Code=PSI-9219
Anyone have any experience with this or the vertical one? Pros, cons?
Paul
Vertical cradle
I just purchased a vertical cradle from an outfit in the UK (Hamill Dist.) but haven't received it yet. I based my decision on a favorable report from HTC Wizard Web (http://www.htcwizardweb.net/node/510). The Ebay unit looks identical, and I figured it wasn't rocket science and basically a plastic holder with USB connector at the bottom.
I'll report back when I receive it and test it out.
Vertical cradle
I just purchased a vertical cradle from an outfit in the UK (Hamill Dist.) but haven't received it yet. I based my decision on a favorable report from HTC Wizard Web (http://www.htcwizardweb.net/node/510). The Ebay unit looks identical, and I figured it wasn't rocket science and basically a plastic holder with USB connector at the bottom.
I'll report back when I receive it and test it out.
I bought
the boxwave vertical cradle and have been using it for a couple of weeks. Not a bad design, but could be better. Needs a spare battery slot. Also, the mini-usb connector is sort of long and you have to be carefull when putting the phone in and out of the dock. I'm afraid I might break it off in the phone at some point. Nothing like that has happened yet, but it just doesn't feel bullet proof.
I'm using an old Rolodex card holder with my sync cable as a horizontal cradle...works absolutely great! The 8125 happens to be a near-perfect fit when oriented horizontally. Pulled it our of my office's back room right before it was going in the trash...
http://www.arsmar.com/emporium/IMG/c07a-Rolodex-2.jpg
I am using the Boxwave one. Here are my thoughts:
1) I also am using the FlexiSkin. The 8125 does fit with the skin on, but you have to remove the cradles clear plastic support piece (or just leave it off to begin with).
2) Connection - the power part charges easily, but the sync part takes a little more wiggling/time to work than I am used to with the OEM USB cable. I am not sure if it is because of the FlexSkin, the cradle or what...I'll test it out.
3) Design. It is light, and you have to operate with 2 hands to put on and remove. My sync cradle for my old Casio E125 had this lift button to remove the device easily, and I wish this did.
4) Bottom is covered. If you plan ahead, no biggy. I just keep a spare stylus by the cradle because I kept forgetting to remove it before syncing. You may also want to have your bluetooth headset ready, because answering the phone is a little awkward (whether removing the device, or using speakerphone). No way to use a wired set - the plug is covered.
Cradle and spare battery charger
I found a cradle charger that has a spot for a spare battery on Amazon.com I recived it a few days ago and so far so good. Nice to have two batteries
peraltah said:
I found a cradle charger that has a spot for a spare battery on Amazon.com I recived it a few days ago and so far so good. Nice to have two batteries
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A link would be nice....
Is this the one?
Cradle/Spare Battery Charger for Wizard
blazoner said:
A link would be nice....
Is this the one?
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Yes sir it is. It works really well so far
Peraltah:
Does it come with that extra battery as well, or just the charger?
KarmaNP said:
Peraltah:
Does it come with that extra battery as well, or just the charger?
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Just the chargers. It comes with a usb cable to attach it to the computer and a normal american outlet charger. If you buy them off of ebay I remember seeing one that comes with a battery. I dont trust the battery that it comes with though I rather just spend the extra cash and be sure of the quality of the battery. Hope this helped
Peraltah,
Thanks for the info. I did order one and I think from what I read one 1100 mah non OEM battery comes with it, will see when it comes to me. See the link below in the product features.
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000IHNBOW/ref=pd_rvi_gw_1/103-6458678-6693459
KarmaNP said:
Peraltah,
Thanks for the info. I did order one and I think from what I read one 1100 mah non OEM battery comes with it, will see when it comes to me. See the link below in the product features.
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000IHNBOW/ref=pd_rvi_gw_1/103-6458678-6693459
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Damm your right man! I didnt get one! lol I will email them right quick. THANKS!
Ok I checked the item mine was like 17 bucks the one with the battery is like 30. I already started *****ing to the people till i looked closer! lol
Check out this NEW one:
http://www.amazon.com/Cingular-Smar.../B000K8ET6S/ref=pd_sbs__2/102-2837548-9417744
repsol47 said:
Check out this NEW one:
http://www.amazon.com/Cingular-Smar.../B000K8ET6S/ref=pd_sbs__2/102-2837548-9417744
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But it doesnt have the spare battery charger
that would have been a nice addition.
I've just got an ok one from ebay, it doesn't have room for spare battery unfortunatly, but comes with built in usb cable and also a charger so you can have both plugged in, so when pc is on it will charge through usb and when off will charge from mains,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/O2-XDA-Mini-S...DVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300064799786
check out these. for this price you could charger 13 spares.
http://cgi.ebay.com/FOR-T-MOBILE-MD...ryZ20368QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
zc57 2X Battery+Charger For HTC Wizard 838 100 200
After flashing my ROM I can no longer charge my battery thru the phone. I have tried both connected to a wall outlet and USB to my computer, neither work and now the battery is dead.
Does anyone know of a desktop stand alone charger that will just charge the battery?
Maybe...
The battery in the my Cingular 8125 is a WIZA16. I believe, but not 100% sure that this battery is the same as a O2 or iMate.
The iMate has a docking station and 2nd battery charger.
http://www.mobileplanet.com/product.asp?code=109728
Might work but not sure.
Here is the link that I found for the connection
http://www.circuitcentral.com.au/blog/xda-mini-s-mini-pro-imate-k-jam-battery.htm
$50 bucks, it is a bit of risk, but better than nothing.
Batteries are available at various places (for ex: http://www.mobileplanet.com/p.aspx?i=142990) anyone know of a charger that has a 2nd battery slot that will fit this?
I know no cradles exist yet for this phone but it'd be helpful if I could find a cradle that'll atleast charge a spare battery for me.
Thanks in advance!
I just bought a cradle with extra battery charger from Veripart. Here is the link to a Dutch shop for more information:
http://www.smartphoneshop.nl/product/39128/36042/3372/veripart-cradle-htc-p4350-with-battery-slot.html
Another user posted a link to this earlier. I don't know how well it works but you can't really go wrong with a simple USB cradle. It even has extra space to accommodate the rubber USB cover.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190151821791
search ebay for "wing desktop" one of the vendors out there has a nice cradle that charges the device and an extra battery at the same time
See my post in:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=319458
I remeber that I saw some month ago some recharger which you can allow directly recharging at the battery.
It's working like a car battery where you have direct contact with minus/plus pole and you can recharge realyy every battery.
I remember that it was called something with "vampire" but I can't find it again.
Anybody knows this?
eBay has lots of battery chargers for the HD but I know the charger you mean though. Still looking...
Single Charger
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-MAINS-DES...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:3|65:12|39:1|240:1318
Single Charger
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-DESKTOP-B...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:3|65:12|39:1|240:1318
Dual Charger / Desktop Cradle
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-Sync-Char...14&_trkparms=72:1683|66:3|65:12|39:1|240:1318
EDIT: Found it!
http://www.trustedreviews.com/peripherals/review/2008/10/15/iWap-IUC-101-Multi-Charger/p1
http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl...a=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title
That's really interesting. Thank you for your help!
My tablet works fine with wall charger but does not charge the battery. The battery remains at 0% at all time. The tablet used to work as it should in the first week. Then suddenly the battery goes flat 0% and refuse to charge. From posts in various forums, the cause could be loose battery connections or under performing wall charger.
I cracked open the tablet and all its innards seems to be buttoned down tight. No loose connections or loose soldering. The battery wires connecting to the board seems to be fine and fitted tightly.
I used a multimeter to test the DC wall charger. Specs of the wall charger are Output: 5V 3.0A Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.5A. I am not sure how to read the meter but I thought it showed 4.8v instead of at least 5.0v? Could this be the reason why my battery won't charge?
Can anyone with experience give some thoughts? Many thanks.
Update: SOLVED.
Same / similar problem
HI ,
I noticed your post a weeks back and have been waiting for some one to post a solution.
I too have a malfunctioning Captain and have like you pulled it apart, installed new software and scanned the net for months hoping for a solution.
I purchased a new 5V3A charger but that is barely getting the battery icon on.
I have read somewhere that a min. of 12V3A is required to charge the battery. Could you confirm?
I guess the easiest thing is to ask if you could post your solution.
Any advice is welcome and appreciated.
Thanks..
dreamerman said:
My tablet works fine with wall charger but does not charge the battery. The battery remains at 0% at all time. The tablet used to work as it should in the first week. Then suddenly the battery goes flat 0% and refuse to charge. From posts in various forums, the cause could be loose battery connections or under performing wall charger.
I cracked open the tablet and all its innards seems to be buttoned down tight. No loose connections or loose soldering. The battery wires connecting to the board seems to be fine and fitted tightly.
I used a multimeter to test the DC wall charger. Specs of the wall charger are Output: 5V 3.0A Input: 100-240V 50/60Hz 0.5A. I am not sure how to read the meter but I thought it showed 4.8v instead of at least 5.0v? Could this be the reason why my battery won't charge?
Can anyone with experience give some thoughts? Many thanks.
Update: SOLVED.
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jyubai said:
I guess the easiest thing is to ask if you could post your solution
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I posted the solution at slatedroid. I did not get any response from this forum so did not post the solution here. BTW, there is nothing wrong with my wall charger.
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/52722-ainol-actions-7029-roms/page-30
thanks
thankyou for that..
I will try when I get home.
Thanks again..