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spec me a car charger!

Hi,
Sorry if this has been posted before, but i couldnt find anything! I'm basically looking for a car charger to charge my HD2 in the car. I've looked on ebay but they all seem rather cheap? are these ok to use?

Anything with a micro USB plug would do, as long as it has 1000mA output. Motorola has one that will work well with HD2.
Alternatively, you could buy a DC to USB adapter that plugs into the cigarette lighter and then use a micro USB cable to connect your phone. Again, make sure the adapter is rated 1000mA. My advice, stay away from cheap ebay stuff when purchasing power supplies. Not worth risking your phone's battery or worst just to save a few dollars imho.

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Could i just buy one of these and use the usb to micro usb cable that came with the hd2?
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=489767

i just ordered one of these 2 amp ones from amazon uk.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/ULTIMATEADDONS-AMP-Car-Charger-Smartphone/dp/B002WT0XP4

A bit dramatic aren't we...

If you want one which should be reliable:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-hd2-cc-c200-micro-usb-car-charger-p22081.htm
I would stay away from the cheap ones too. Not because of risks to phone or car (in practice both should be fine), just because they probably wont last as long.
Belkin are a big brand and should be fine (although I have had a belkin mains adapter fail with my touch pro). Yes, It would work with your htc micro usb cable (thats why they put a usb socket on!).

I like that idea, perfect for the car, or when traveling in rentals or other peoples cars.
mofei1 said:
Could i just buy one of these and use the usb to micro usb cable that came with the hd2?
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=489767
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On a similar note, wondering if anyone could answer this...Will this charger work fine with the HD2?
http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Fo..._1_4?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1259891660&sr=8-4

mofei1 said:
Could i just buy one of these and use the usb to micro usb cable that came with the hd2?
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=489767
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That is exactly the one I am using! Loving the tiny size, too
Get one now!
Free Man, the BalckBerry charger should work well, too.

Correct me if I am wrong but when you charge the phone via the computer's USB port, as far as i know, the max output you can take is 500mAh. So I guess it is fine even with 500mAh car chargers..

Well, yes it is OK to charge with 500mA, but then how much time have you got? I have tested a few chargers rated 500 mA and got the message that it needs more juice while shooting a video in the car... I guess if time is not an issue and the phone just sits there idle, a 500mA charger will be OK. However, if you use it for navigation it will struggle to keep topping up your battery.

motorola p513
it is ok this car charger? i found that it is an 5V @ 850 mA. If it is not enough i will cancel the order.

Go with a 1A (1000Ma) Output. That is what the original charger is. I used a Blackberry charger at .5A and it would take 24H to charge a dead battery while the phone is turned on.

For those of us going from a Nokia small pin to HD2 with Nokia car chargers already, this looks good. Jumper

there is a kensington car charger that is nice and small too, with a tapered end which is more likely to fit compared to the square end belkin version (see amazon reviews), but the charge output is only 700mA not a 1000mA. See here

Car Charger?

I'm thinking of getting a Nexus 7 to replace my in dash OG Samsung Galaxy Tab 7. This means I'll need a car charger that outputs enough juice.
In my tablet experience, HTC Flyer/Asus Transformer/HTC Evo View/OG Galaxy Tab, only the OEM chargers put out enough juice to keep it charging under load.
So, what are the requirements, and has anyone found a suitable car charger that should meet those while wifi/Bluetooth/GPS are active?
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I wad just thinking to use the same Motorola charger I have for my phone
My life for Aiur

The stock charger looks like a 2A/5V charger, much like the iPad
I use this for my iPad in the car
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-ci...ng-p1000-black-2-1a-max-dc12-24v-58047?item=2

I have gotten away from using cigarette lighter chargers, and now just use a good converter. All my existing chargers and toys, including laptop, just plug into it.

Thanks folks.
Now to see if otg and charging can work together to solve the last problems.
No room for an inverter in my dash unfortunately.
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goofball2k said:
The stock charger looks like a 2A/5V charger, much like the iPad
I use this for my iPad in the car
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-ci...ng-p1000-black-2-1a-max-dc12-24v-58047?item=2
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That's the same one I have to charge my wife Ipad and my tab 10.1.
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I just ordered this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320779506851 from ebay
Its the cheapest one that I could find that specifically stated it has 4.2 amps max output (2.1 amp for each port).
With shipping, it was a little pricey at 20.00 but if it performs as advertised I'll be happy.

That charger should be fine, but in general believe no specs you see on EBay. A lot of cheap (this one is not) chargers made in China just flat lie. Listed as 5V 2amp - well yes, just not at the same time. You can have 5 volts or two amps, just not at the same time. Even a good brand name does not help you - there are a lot of fakes. Look at the construction, and run some simple tests if it matters.

rmm200 said:
I have gotten away from using cigarette lighter chargers, and now just use a good converter. All my existing chargers and toys, including laptop, just plug into it.
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what is a converter going to do?
You mean inverter.

jptech said:
what is a converter going to do?
You mean inverter.
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I also used an inverter, but my alternator kept failing...Not sure if there is a connection...But I don't think its the most efficient way to utilize the 12volts DC, converting it into AC and then the AC power cord converts the juice back into DC. Seems like a waste.

RED ZMAN said:
I'm thinking of getting a Nexus 7 to replace my in dash OG Samsung Galaxy Tab 7. This means I'll need a car charger that outputs enough juice.
In my tablet experience, HTC Flyer/Asus Transformer/HTC Evo View/OG Galaxy Tab, only the OEM chargers put out enough juice to keep it charging under load.
So, what are the requirements, and has anyone found a suitable car charger that should meet those while wifi/Bluetooth/GPS are active?
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You wouldn't happen to have any pictures of your in-dash tablet setup would you? I'd be interested to check it out bro.
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joelee100 said:
I just ordered this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320779506851 from ebay
Its the cheapest one that I could find that specifically stated it has 4.2 amps max output (2.1 amp for each port).
With shipping, it was a little pricey at 20.00 but if it performs as advertised I'll be happy.
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Ugh...don't buy this...doesn't work...even using the OEM cable

ky0nkyon said:
I wad just thinking to use the same Motorola charger I have for my phone
My life for Aiur
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When this same question is asked for most 2amp devices lately the answer has been this ^ Although it's only 950mA
Especially for those wanting to use their phone's in the car with GPS turn by turn navigation, streaming and bluetooth enabled.
The Genuine Original Motorola Rapid Rate Charger is the only one that has really worked.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehi...&keywords=original+motorola+car+quick+charger
YMMV, Now to find the vendor that sells the real thing..

I've just ordered one from Amzon, is a dual usb port one, 2.1 amps on 1 port, 1amp on the other, gets good reviews saying that it charges power hungry devices quickly and only a couple of quid!! http://www.amazon.co.uk/TRIXES-Char...VSRK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1342262522&sr=8-2

Car charger 2A no modification required

I've been on a search for months to get a Nexus 10 running permanently in my car without needing to take it back home to charge. I've bought tons of chargers and even invested in a $20 pogo cable but none of them could get a positive amps. I run Google Maps, Spotify and Bluetooth tethering and it would drain -300mA to -400mA, after about 5 days I'd have recharge it at home.
Tonight I stumbled on an accessories shop in Shum Shui Po, Hong Kong that sold a 2A car charger with a funny attachment. Turns out the USB extender has the data pins shorted. Now my N10 is charging at +700 to +900mA. Pogo cable is pulling all the amps as it can!
Here's a pic. Hope this helps people in their search. The USB dongle thingy on the bottom right has the data pins shorted!
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Where can I buy it?
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Where can I buy it?
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I think this is the magic bullet. I don't think you need the charger itself as long as it says it does 2.1A: http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Charger-Adapter-Apple-iPad2/dp/B0042LF23I

Thanks for the information, so you can confirm that the "technology" (I quote this because I think this is just a resistor or a wire between data pin) is the same for Apple devices and the Nexus 10 ?
I found item SKU: 123582 in dealextreme and since I have an order to do on dx, I think I will order a few of them also (that must work also with my galaxy S3 I think ...)
Edit: more reading of the comment and apparently it doesn't work with samsung device, another device seem to work with samsung but it's sold out and when sold out on dx, it never appear again ... keep searching ...

I just ordered this two usb ports 3.1A (2.1A+1A) car charger It works great and only costs $3.99.
But even if you have a 2.1A charger, your cable has to support hi-amp charging as well.

Well, I search for a dual usb car charger which has the hi-amp modification for android (data pin shorten if I read correctly the forum) but not the modification for apple. Because I don't know why manufacturer propose 1 product with one port for android and one for apple, this is stupid because most of users don't have apple AND android devices. I think manufacturers should propose 1 product with 2 ports for android and another product with 2 ports for apple. (I can understand that proposing only one device doing the two interface is most interesting from a financial point of view but ...).
For example I have an android and an android tablet, two port usb charger are fine because for example I can have a 1A port for my phone and a 2A port for my tablet and charge the two at the same time. But if I have 1 port "apple" and 1 "android", I can charge the two the same time but 1 will take only 500 mA on the apple port:crying:
If you know such a product, I will continue searching and if I find I will post it ...
Edit: think I found it : http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Output-Charger-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00AAHRZI8/ but only on amazon.com, I'm from belgium and I can only order on amazon.co.uk or amazon.fr, keep searching ...

With the battery kept constantly full at all times it willend up killing the cells over time and in a couple years you will have greatly diminished charge capacity. Better to take it in over night every 5 days IMO.

Update: Found a link that ships worldwide, it looks like exactly the same product
http://www.satechi.net/index.php/computer-accessories/satechi-st-2412-car-lighter

EniGmA1987 said:
With the battery kept constantly full at all times it willend up killing the cells over time and in a couple years you will have greatly diminished charge capacity. Better to take it in over night every 5 days IMO.
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I discharge/charge my iPads like this and the battery goes to crap after just 1-2 years. IMO all the recent batteries in tablets and cellphones don't last more than 24 months before the charge just goes to crap. My Nexus 7 is already barely able to hold a charge for just 4-5 hours of use.
That being said, I have an original 3G iPad that's going really strong. Surprising for a 1st gen product.

Smaller Wall Quick Chargers

(reposting some stuff I wrote in the old joint "Quark" forum, now that we are separate from the Droid Turbo Quark forum.)
timofcourse said:
Has anyone come across other wall Quick chargers that are smaller / lower profile than the motorola one? Looking for something a bit more conducive to traveling with.
Thanks!
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silverfoxbrazil said:
i would like to have one smaller too
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I bought two of these and love them:
$13.99
(Quick Charge 2.0)Qualcomm Certified CHOE 18W Adaptive Fast Charger Turbo Charger with Qualcomm Technology
http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Certified-Adaptive-Technology-Motorola/dp/B00QTJZ3D0
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The charger above has a slimmer profile on a power strip than the Motorola "fat" pack (pictured below).

rayjr13 said:
That's interesting because from the photo you posted it looks to be just about as wide as the Moto charger across the face with the prongs. On Delta MD-88 particularly the faces hits the bevels and the blades dont go in all the way to make consistent contact.
But truthfully I forgot that I am holding out looking a QC2.0 true "travel" charger that has international tips. that isn't wide as a bus or at least the tips push the bulk away from the blades. Thankfully they have replaced nearly all those deep recessed outlets that were on B767 which I assume you took to Brazil..
So any ones with travel tips?
The other pictures on Amazon of the one you posted definitely show it look smaller profile on the prong face. So I can see it is in the right size range. now to find an international one.
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Just telling you it worked for me.
On the way down I used just the charger, as is.
Coming back, I had high quality Brazilian plug adapter still connected to the charger (from using it in Brazil), so I kept that on while charging on the Delta flight back. Didn't see the need to remove the adapter, and possibly lose it.
You can buy one of those and there's your travel tips.
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Another nice thing about the charger I found it is it automatically detects voltage and adjusts as needed. 100 volts - 240 volts. All the outlets in the charging stands at the Sao Paulo airport were 220 volts, while residential Sao Paulo uses 127 volts. Before I plugged it into the airport charging stand, I went back to the Amazon description just to make sure I wasn't about to burn up my phone or the charger...

The original Samsung Galaxy S6's is super slim and supports fast charge as well. Tested on my XT1225, and my Moto charger on my friend's S6. They both perform exactly the same.

Gand4lf23 said:
The original Samsung Galaxy S6's is super slim and supports fast charge as well. Tested on my XT1225, and my Moto charger on my friend's S6. They both perform exactly the same.
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Yes, they both use the Qualcomm standard Quick Charge 2.0. Motorola just calls it "Turbo Charging", but it's really just Quick Charge 2.0. Any certified Quick Charge 2.0 (or even 3.0) charger will work. Here's a Qualcomm PDF showing a list of 3.0 and 2.0 devices. Both Samsung Galaxy S6 series and Droid Turbo (Quark, so also Moto Maxx and Moto Turbo) are listed as being Quick Charge 2.0. I already knew that from reviews when I bought the phone, but there it is also from Qualcomm who makes the Snapdragon chipsets.
This year a lot of phones are using the newer Quick Charge 3.0. All the new Quick Charge 3.0 chargers are backwards-compatible with 2.0 and 1.0 phones:
Introducing Quick Charge 3.0: next-generation fast charging technology
https://www.qualcomm.com/news/snapd...e-30-next-generation-fast-charging-technology
So, no worries about buying a 3.0 charger in the future if happen to buy one. Our phone will still charge at 2.0 speeds, but it won't hurt it to be charged with a 3.0 charger.
In the opposite direction, OnePlus is using proprietary chargers for their OnePlus 3. It is NOT any Qualcomm Quick Charge standard, like 2.0 or 3.0. It's something they made up and you have to use their overpriced chargers with that phone. This was after last year, when their laughable so-called "flagship killer" OnePlus 2 phone didn't have Quick Charge nor NFC. This year, they at least included NFC, but they still don't have REAL Quick Charge -- they have their own "Dash Charge", but you use their own cables and adapter ($35, but now on sale for only $33!).
No thanks.

Just ordered this VERY small QuickCharge 2.0 wall charger for my wife to use at work
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Size: 1.89 x 1.97 x 1.1 in (48 x 50 x 28 mm)
The price is GREAT.
KMASHI USB Quick Charge 2.0 Wall Charger ($5.99)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010RNBOKE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Question [Solved] Third-Party Charging Block and Charging

Hopefully, some of you more seasoned members can help me understand charging variables a bit more beyond just rated wattage. So let's begin.
I live in the U.S so I had to purchase a third-party charging block for the Mi 11 since it came with a European one. I ended up getting two because one I bought for a really good price. They're both 65W "GaN" charging blocks (MI 11 uses 55W charging), using the same power source, the same cable (Xiaomi OEM currently). However, I'm getting different results with both.
RavPower
$35
65W
Charging Fast
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Setakaa(Unbranded/Multi)
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MI TURBO CHARGE/Charging Rapidly
Does anyone know why the RavPower one doesn't utilize MI Turbo Charge?
Thanks for any helpful input in advance

"I live in the U.S so I had to purchase a third-party charging block for the Mi 11 since it came with a European one"
you could have just bought this for much cheaper:
Amazon.com : eu us adapter

With the Ravpower, did you try both ports? Because in the marketing sheets on the URL you provided, it says it does support QuickCharge 3.0. Now, Xiaomi's TurboCharge is actually QC from Qualcomm so that is the same.
The only thing I see is that the Ravpower does 18w QC which isn't that much. The other one can go up to 45 and 65w. Mabe the TurboCharge doesn't kick in because 18w isn't enough to actually be...turbo.

Furma said:
"I live in the U.S so I had to purchase a third-party charging block for the Mi 11 since it came with a European one"
you could have just bought this for much cheaper:
Amazon.com : eu us adapter
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That's very true. I actually have a travel adapter that can convert EU to US and vice versa. I just preferred getting a dedicated power block over an adapter in this instance.
Danacy said:
With the Ravpower, did you try both ports? Because in the marketing sheets on the URL you provided, it says it does support QuickCharge 3.0. Now, Xiaomi's TurboCharge is actually QC from Qualcomm so that is the same.
The only thing I see is that the Ravpower does 18w QC which isn't that much. The other one can go up to 45 and 65w. Mabe the TurboCharge doesn't kick in because 18w isn't enough to actually be...turbo.
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Yes and no. I've used the USB Type-C port on the RavPower, as well. It resulted in "Charging Fast" in those instances. However, I think this is due to cable I was using. The cable said it is rated for 60W but I'm skeptical of it as it is a magnetic cable and I haven't tried it with other blocks to confirm it can. Other than that, I don't believe I have any Type C to Type C cables rated that high.
Oh, I feel foolish for not catching the RavPower only putting out 18W on the USB-A. The Setakaa puts out 60W for USB-A so that definitely explains it

iamrance.asa said:
That's very true. I actually have a travel adapter that can convert EU to US and vice versa. I just preferred getting a dedicated power block over an adapter in this instance.
Yes and no. I've used the USB Type-C port on the RavPower, as well. It resulted in "Charging Fast" in those instances. However, I think this is due to cable I was using. The cable said it is rated for 60W but I'm skeptical of it as it is a magnetic cable and I haven't tried it with other blocks to confirm it can. Other than that, I don't believe I have any Type C to Type C cables rated that high.
Oh, I feel foolish for not catching the RavPower only putting out 18W on the USB-A. The Setakaa puts out 60W for USB-A so that definitely explains it
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No, so many specs. Good you as here, that is what it's for
Also, haven't see 65w magnetic cables yet. But also, I don't think they adhere to the USB-IF specs so I stay away from them. I would suggest a good certified cable, plug it into the USB-C and see what happens
Also, charging with 18w is definitely better for the durability of you battery. Don't turbo charge when not needed. My advice.

Danacy said:
With the Ravpower, did you try both ports? Because in the marketing sheets on the URL you provided, it says it does support QuickCharge 3.0. Now, Xiaomi's TurboCharge is actually QC from Qualcomm so that is the same.
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Is Turbo Charge really QuickCharge and not Power Delivery?

Xiaomi verwendet eine abgewandelte Form von PD