Just searching around for a spare battery and found this
http://www.portablepowersupplies.co.uk/batterypackcomparison.htm
http://www.portablepowersupplies.co.uk/index.htm
I think it is really useful since you can charge your phone(1,2 or 3 times) ,psp,gameboy or even ipad and laptop depending on the model you buy.
i tought to share it with the rest of you.
I agree these pocket chargers are really great, i use one myself, or rather i did use one for my HTC Diamond. The problem with SE X10 is that it accept very few chargers so i just want to raise everyones attention before going out and buying one, make sure it will work with the phone! Also, SE has got their own pocket chargers that most certain should work. Dont know anything about effectivity or pricing. But, read before you buy.
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I'll just order one and see for myself.
Tell us how it went
Tjotte said:
I agree these pocket chargers are really great, i use one myself, or rather i did use one for my HTC Diamond. The problem with SE X10 is that it accept very few chargers so i just want to raise everyones attention before going out and buying one, make sure it will work with the phone! Also, SE has got their own pocket chargers that most certain should work. Dont know anything about effectivity or pricing. But, read before you buy.
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This has been discussed before. The reason is that the X10 requires the USB data pins (D+/D-) shorted. This is either done at the adapter side or on the USB cable itself. You can find these "Charge-only" micro USB cables on ebay.
So i posted this yesterday but due to the database error they are gone.
So i got the usb battery pack and tried it:
the result is great.
Charges the phone in 2 hours, they provided a cable that charges the X10 .
Build quality is also great.
And it fits my pocket.
I'm using self made battery pack for charging everything powered by USB - cost is about 2$
all you need is:
1. buy $2 4xAA battery holder
2. get USB connector with female plug (buy or rip off from old pc USB .
3. solder the usb + and - to holder outputs
4. for X10 to work solder usb data - and data+ lines with each other (like other chargers do - see pinouts.ru link for reference)
5. profit!!!
4xAA rechargeable cells in series circuit (which is in battery holder) produce 4.8V output combined - so you dont have to convert the voltages, just solder the output
the capacity is the same as single battery - so if 4 x AA 2300mAh batteries are used you have about 2300mAh 4.8V output
pinouts.ru:
"Supplied voltage by a host or a powered hub ports is between 4.75 V and 5.25 V. "
this guy does that, with a littie bit more play on fitting it to can, painting it etc:
(i cannot post external links - search for "Build a 4 x AA USB Altoids Battery" on instructables.com)
one thing to be aware - this pack does not have any electronics to shut it off. so if you have empty battery pack and some of power in your phone, you'll see that this pack actually drains the power from phone . so, control the situation every 15 minutes, or write and send me a suitable Tasker script ("if the phone is charging and the battery level is falling, play a sound ")
anyway this pack helped me a lot on hiking trips, my X10 could record GPS track :]
Since I do not understand much of this I think I will stick with my usbbattery.
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Nice! I've been thinking of DIYing a backup battery myself. 9V battery and some resistors should do the trick
Maybe even something like this..
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http://shop.brando.com.hk/imatekjammusicdock.php
looks nice, isn't it? :lol:
anyone seen these for supply in the UK?
Looks nice, and a good price. But all that wear and tear on the headphone jack would worry me - it gets enough when I'm using headphones every day.
I'm waiting for the A2DP update to come along so we can use bluetooth for audio. If it ever does...
:lol: 32 bux? Not bad. I wouldn't use it, but at least it isn't as expensive as iPod accessories. Now if my 9100 only cost as much as a shuffle...
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/9070.htm
just ordered mine...
I keep you posted.
whered u get it from ?
Got mine, it's great (but it thumps)
Got mine from Brando. The UK ones didn't come with a USB/3pin charger which I wanted. Works out at just over £20. Brando were great, really quick and included a little dangly thing which is either just a keyring or a screen cleaner - not sure.
The red light flashes in time with speech when I use it in handsfree 'mode' and in time with the music in mp3 'mode', but when there is no sound there is a background 'thump' about every 5 seconds.
Anyway, I have no connection with Brando other than as a happy customer. :lol:
Got mine from http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/9070.htm
If you sign up for their new letter they give you free delivery on your first order.:wink:
I'm very impressed with it, the quality for that price is great. I know there are a couple of pics on the brando site, but i thought i would post a couple real life ones.
By the way mine has a blue light, which is very bright!
Came with a Mains plug which converts to a usb connection, and a mini usb to standard usb lead. I have got it connected to the comp for sync and charge, but you could connect it to the mains plug for quicker charging....
Any Q's ask them here
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B*gger!
I asked them whther it came with the mains/usb adapter and they said no. That's why I went with Brando.
No regrets though.
B*gger!
I asked them whther it came with the mains/usb adapter and they said no. That's why I went with Brando.
No regrets though.
Don't you know if they send also non-british plug?
And th eother thing - how can you describe the sound quality and volume of this set?
what about for the US. is there one that use the US ac adapter
got mine today. It came with a US power adapter. so far it sounds great. its more than loud enough for me. i bought it for my desk at work so it doesnt have to be super loud. quality is pretty good to me.
What I'd like is any sort of docking adapter than can take both a USB data connection and a mains power connection at the same time. This would allow the Wizard to charge up quickly from the mains adpater when the computer is turned off, but when the PC is on it would sync without having to worry about swapping cables over.
Anyone know of such a device?
Andre
Anyone know any other cheaper sites for one of these? I really want one but Im not sure if Id use it much as the speakers are quite loud on the MDA anyway. How much louder do they play in the docking station?
I dont think you are goin to find it any cheaper than this. its pretty cheap as it is. it id way louder than the mda. but what makes it better is the quality of the sound. the sound is a lot clearer and has more bass
I bought mine from Expansys but I can not seem to find it for sale there anymore?
Unfortunately for me the charging function of the device no longer works! I can manage to hotsync and play music through the speakers, but the greatest use I got out the device was in charging it up - I have no idea how to go about fixing it. I have to use the charger that came with my phone (which works fine) or charge it by connecting to the USB port of my PC. What a blow! :roll:
Occasionally the USB just dies on mine and the blue light goes out. It's normally when I'm removing the device from the cradle but it's a pain to have to mess around with unplugging USB, replugging it in Pc yada yada
Anybody using this with an 8125? I'm assuming that since it fits the MDA, it will fit the 8125 ok, right?
Has anyone here tried one of these cheap ones from Hong Kong?
They are cheaper than the nearest option, and come with the right plug too.
It can't be expensive cause it consist only from ac/dc adaptor, usb plug and battery charger. I think it's right device.
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I think it's right device.
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I'm sure it is, I just wondered if it's likely to be good quality.
Tell you what, I'll order one and report back here once I've used it.
As promised, I bought it and here's the verdict.
Basically, it does what it says on the tin. There was a slight problem with the usb connection, but that was always the case with this computer unless I use a particular lead. Using the lead that came with it, it wouldn't connect. but using the one I normally use it works fine.
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Having used cradles before, this one is slightly more awkward to connect but that's because it uses the usb connector. Previous ones have been spring loaded contacts and the pda would just drop into the cradle. This one requires a little force, but nothing major.
I've yet to determine if the charger works as fast as the original one.
All in all, well worth the money.
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I've yet to determine if the charger works as fast as the original one.
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Hmm, seems I spoke too soon. The PDA won't charge unless the computer is on.
The 5V adaptor plugs into the back of the stand, as does the usb lead. Either of these will bring on the blue LED on the base, but the usb lead lights it brighter. I suspect there may be some problem with the 5V from the adaptor.
I shall investigate and report back (if anyone's reading this...)
charging with PC off
Hi -- I think I've got the same charger as you, and mine seems to charge fine with the computer powered off. . .
Alan
Having investigated further, it appears that the +5V from the charger and the +5V from the USB are linked directly. This means that with either one connected singly, it's fine, with both connected and the PC on, it's also fine.
But, with the PC off the +5V from the charger is fed back through the USB lead into the PC which pulls down the voltage somewhat.
I discovered this when I turned off the PC and noticed some front panel lights glowing slightly. I unplugged the cradle and they went off, and the blue LED on the charger became brighter.
dock
hi,
i've got the same "hong kong" dock as xmastree.
I think this is a good dock, simple and cheap.
regards.
Some days ago I saw a video on youtube (which I can't find anymore) where a guy connected this 4in1 adapter
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to his HTC Touch Pro 2
and this Iphone cable in the 3,5mm of the 4in1
He then started an application on his phone and he had video output.
Are these the right cables and where can I find this cab?
http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=7112
Thanks! Very fast response! So will this work with the touch pro 2 too or should I get the normal tv out cable?
yeh。I can help you 。and
http://www.htc.com/tw/ or http://www.htc.com/tw/product/accessory/cable_ac-t110.html
there are two webs that i can give you
I dont think the iPhone cable will work because HTC extUSB has double sided terminal for differ function. And the 3.5mm jack maybe is for audio-in for external sound system.
(Here is unboxed, as free gift + canon selphy CP760 + 4gb class6 mSD when i bought this device -kind of promotion )
monx® said:
I dont think the iPhone cable will work because HTC extUSB has double sided terminal for differ function. And the 3.5mm jack maybe is for audio-in for external sound system.
(Here is unboxed, as free gift + canon selphy CP760 + 4gb class6 mSD when i bought this device -kind of promotion )
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nobody see my reply？
mizhi said:
yeh。I can help you 。and
http://www.htc.com/tw/ or http://www.htc.com/tw/product/accessory/cable_ac-t110.html
there are two webs that i can give you
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I've seen it but that wasn't what I asked for I know that there is this cable but it costs around 30-40 euro here in germany.
The adapter + iphone cable just costs 8-9 euro.
PumpAction said:
I've seen it but that wasn't what I asked for I know that there is this cable but it costs around 30-40 euro here in germany.
The adapter + iphone cable just costs 8-9 euro.
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AT LAST ，I know what you means.but you mind was wrong,because 4in1 adapter is only used audio output
do you know what i means?
I know but as I said, you can use it as tv out too...
Have any of you tried this http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=59236 on TP2?
IMHO i think this one is the best because its all in one. it has rca AV out and 3.5MM port for audio out and input for charging and its only $12 free shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320356610854
irus said:
IMHO i think this one is the best because its all in one. it has rca AV out and 3.5MM port for audio out and input for charging and its only $12 free shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320356610854
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i just bought it and is shipped today, i hope it works well!!!
irus said:
IMHO i think this one is the best because its all in one. it has rca AV out and 3.5MM port for audio out and input for charging and its only $12 free shipping
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320356610854
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Pretty much the same one I got (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=130301332145)
Works like a charm!
No need to brake off the 4th pin
So after about an hour of searching, I came to the conclusion that the only way possible at the moment, unless I missed something, was to buy a video out cable or the whole removing the 4th pin from the mini-usb scenario which I was not ready to do. So after reading many... many post I figured , if the only thing stopping me from using a 3.5mm video out cable is fact that the 4th pin is making contact than why can't I just put something in there to stop it from making contact instead of removing it. Long story short I stuck a piece of duck tape on top of the 4th pin and vuale it worked!!!!! I included some pictures .
davidper said:
So after about an hour of searching, I came to the conclusion that the only way possible at the moment, unless I missed something, was to buy a video out cable or the whole removing the 4th pin from the mini-usb scenario which I was not ready to do. So after reading many... many post I figured , if the only thing stopping me from using a 3.5mm video out cable is fact that the 4th pin is making contact than why can't I just put something in there to stop it from making contact instead of removing it. Long story short I stuck a piece of duck tape on top of the 4th pin and vuale it worked!!!!! I included some pictures .
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I cut the blue wire and it worked on my TP2 also. This trick should be stickied in the Rhodium section/.
I bought the OEM tv out cable from ebay for around $16, shipping included.
non-OEM ones are even cheaper, but I did not want to plug in a non-oem one and risk shorting the pins. Normally I don't care about these kind of stuff and buy the aftermarket one but somehow this time I didn't have the courage
So I got upgraded from my Note2 to Note 3 and discover that the charging/data connector is the type that looks like the end that goes into a USB 3 hard drive.
I previously purchased some right-angled Micro-USB adapters for my Note 2 - they look like this, but I'm not sure if this is the actual product I bought.
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What I'm looking for is the equivalent type of right-angle adapter but for the USB-3 type of connector used for the Note 3.This way the connection is safer and easier to handle as the cable is not sticking straight out of the bottom, but running parallel to the device's bottom edge - even in landscape mode. If you're using it while you're lying in bed while it's charging you can rest the phone on your belly and not risk tweaking the connection.
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So I got upgraded from my Note2 to Note 3 and discover that the charging/data connector is the type that looks like the end that goes into a USB 3 hard drive.
I previously purchased some right-angled Micro-USB adapters for my Note 2 - they look like this, but I'm not sure if this is the actual product I bought.
What I'm looking for is the equivalent type of right-angle adapter but for the USB-3 type of connector used for the Note 3.This way the connection is safer and easier to handle as the cable is not sticking straight out of the bottom, but running parallel to the device's bottom edge - even in landscape mode. If you're using it while you're lying in bed while it's charging you can rest the phone on your belly and not risk tweaking the connection.
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Check this out... it's an International Ebay'er from China, but it's exactly what you're referring to... :good:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/370873145258?lpid=82
jsdecker10 said:
Check this out... it's an International Ebay'er from China, but it's exactly what you're referring to... :good:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/370873145258?lpid=82
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Hey - that's it! I followed the link and found some black ones that i purchased. Only thing I'm worried about is the Samsung detecting the different cable and throwing up the nag message or not even charging at full speed. It did this with a different cable I took from one of my portable hard drives. I'll report back if there are problems.
Thanks for tracking that down!
Doh!
If anyone else missed it - if you just need charging, it's totally unecessary. My old micro-usb connectors work just fine plugged into the right-most side of the Note 3's USB3 connector - I discovered this by just plugging one of them in by force of habit and realizing it worked!
rEVOLVE said:
Hey - that's it! I followed the link and found some black ones that i purchased. Only thing I'm worried about is the Samsung detecting the different cable and throwing up the nag message or not even charging at full speed. It did this with a different cable I took from one of my portable hard drives. I'll report back if there are problems.
Thanks for tracking that down!
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The only "nag" is a warning about USB3 file transfers affecting your signal, which happens with the stock cable too. In my Alienware m11x r3 it doesn't charge any faster in the USB3 ports according to the app that reads the charging rate (450mA). The USB2 port that remains powered with the system off actually charges at 1,200mA when not in host mode (off or asleep). It'll do that with a standard microUSB 2.0 B cable too.
Anyway, I prefer the full microUSB 3.0 B connector because it is stronger (distributes force), so I also bought some right-angle adapters from eBay. Mine are black and seem intended for mounting in a dock of some kind due to screw posts. I ordered a left and a right angle one, even though the pics are the same for both. They'll be here soon!
So my dog ate my charger a few days back, and just the piece that clips in to the tablet s charge port. The charger is $80 on amazon and $70-110 many other sites. They just don't have chargers that aren't with a tablet a as well online. There are no used chargers for a tablet a on craigslist lol I wish....$5 fresh off the truck . So as I don't want to resort to buying another charger I tried utilizing the tablet s mini USB port on the side near the memory card slot with a mini USB regular android charger and also checked if it could and would work in the forums and it did not....
So my question is can I take those two wires (black and white) in the pic and kinda lay them anywhere specific in the charge port on my tablet s or cut the back and place them anywhere special? Any tech savvy advice would Be helpful or a plain no so I have to suck it up an go buy one although I'm just missing that magical diamond played $80 tip that make it unique to Sony . Arghhhhhghhg
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So my dog ate my charger a few days back, and just the piece that clips in to the tablet s charge port. The charger is $80 on amazon and $70-110 many other sites. They just don't have chargers that aren't with a tablet a as well online. There are no used chargers for a tablet a on craigslist lol I wish....$5 fresh off the truck . So as I don't want to resort to buying another charger I tried utilizing the tablet s mini USB port on the side near the memory card slot with a mini USB regular android charger and also checked if it could and would work in the forums and it did not....
So my question is can I take those two wires (black and white) in the pic and kinda lay them anywhere specific in the charge port on my tablet s or cut the back and place them anywhere special? Any tech savvy advice would Be helpful or a plain no so I have to suck it up an go buy one although I'm just missing that magical diamond played $80 tip that make it unique to Sony . Arghhhhhghhg
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You can use any usb charger with at least 1-1.5mAh output! I recommend the EP850 for Xperia phones :good:
reptile64 said:
You can use any usb charger with at least 1-1.5mAh output! I recommend the EP850 for Xperia phones :good:
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You can not charge a Sony Tablet S via its USB port.
Cat McGowan said:
You can not charge a Sony Tablet S via its USB port.
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I thought he was talking about the Xperia tablet
If you are looking at the tablet face up. It is the first and third gold squares that do the charging.
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If you are looking at the tablet face up. It is the first and third gold squares that do the charging.
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Actually, it is the second and third.
Sorry if I was wrong. I left my charger attatched for a very a long time and noticed build up on those two I mentioned. Like you would see on a car battery. I figured those would be it. Not very smart for sony to put it on 2nd and 3rd, Ive noticed the clips tend to bend on the charger easily. Sorry again.
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Actually, it is the second and third.
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Thanks for that, I didn't see that printed on the back of the charger! My dog did a similar thing last summer, the end completely vanished. Didn't bother getting a new one at the time (about £20) and have just realised that the price has sky rocketed.
I bought a used SGPDS1 cradle on ebay for £20 and intend to modify it to become my new charger
To take it apart, the rear stand slides up fully with a firm push (careful, there are two silver plastic tabs to gently unclick underneath)
There are then 4 screws to undo and a plastic cover comes off the back of the main cradle to expose the wiring loom.
I want to connect a fly lead to the wiring loom and attach my end-less charger to it.
Before I do this, can a kind soul confirm that the outer two contacts are not connected? Inside the cradle, all the wires are connected, and the middle white connection breaks out into two connections
I am guessing the white wires are positive (connection 2 from left) and the black negative.
I have attached a few photos.
TIA
Mark
Cat McGowan said:
Actually, it is the second and third.
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After having procured a new charger, I have found that the first pin (from the cable end) is connected to the centre wire and the second pin is connected to the outer cable.
This charges the tablet perfectly when I touch the pads on the bottom of the tablet with the bare wires!