iPod, Cell, PDA: sharing an external USB power "standard" charger
John Faughnan
They're doing some very interesting things, leveraging USB charger
standards.
Note this universal charger: http://www.ziplinq.com/pwr.html [1] with
a USB connector. If one bought the USB accessory cable for an iPod, I
wonder if one could charge with this. Note it emulates a USB power
supply, the only "standard" low voltage power source. I also travel
with a cell phone and a Tungsten T. Keyspan/Zip-Linq sell USB cables
that work with this charger.
So, one could travel with a single charger, a set of Zip-Linq cables,
and charge a PDA, Cellphone, and iPod (though not all at once, maybe
rotating them one night at a time ... a bit tricky but I think I could
do it ...).
Anyone want to try it out and report back?
Come to think of it, another way to so something similar might be to
buy a compact powered USB hub. That would also have only one charger,
but it could have 3-4 USB connectors. Or combine a passive USB hub
with this device to charge multiple things at the same time.
Interesting ...
john
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[1] AC Wall Plug to 5V USB Adapter
ZIP-PWR-AC / UPC# 724580610137 / MSRP $19.99
This AC power adapter allows you to easily adapt your Ziplinq
retractable charging cable to work from any 110VAC outlet. Provides
150-450mA output for super fast charges, even while using your phone.
This portable and lightweight adapter rapidly charges NI-Cd, Ni-Mh and
Li-Lon batteries in about an hour*.
Specifications:
• Works with any USB charger cable
• Input: 110-240 VAC 50/60HZ (compatible for international
travel)
• Output: 5 VDC + 5%
• Min: 150 mA / Max: 450 mA