 Where Could I Buy This Accessory?, to charge and sync at the same time |
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 Feb 9 2006, 03:16 PM
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Hi, nice Day.
I sow in the meanie web page: http://zaurus.daemons.gr/menaie/mirror/myUSBPower.jpg There is a Diatec P-Cord which lets us charge and sync at the same time. It looks really nice, but I can't find an store where to buy one of those. Could anybody tell me where can I buy one of those?? I put the picture of the accesory (from meanie web page) Best Regards,
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Feb 9 2006, 04:33 PM
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I bought one on eBay, very cheap and works fine.
But you need to be a little careful with them - they draw power that exceeds the USB spec, that's why the "official" cables don't do this. Some people say they can damage your USB ports. |
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Feb 9 2006, 06:07 PM
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Would running it through a powered USB hub somehow save your USB ports from annihilation?
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Feb 10 2006, 12:41 AM
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You should not be able to take too much power from a USB port, your PC will automatically cut power to the USB port & display a message saying device took to much power.
I got one of these messages yesterday! Mike |
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Feb 10 2006, 01:46 AM
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QUOTE(ma401 @ Feb 10 2006, 12:07 PM) Would running it through a powered USB hub somehow save your USB ports from annihilation?  It all depends on the quality of the USB device you plug your Z into and how much current it is going to allow. Some PCs have overvoltage protection whereas others don't. Also, since powered hubs can give more than the standard voltage/current, you should be careful with those so spend a bit more on a hub that has some protection mechanism build in rather than the cheap ones that doesn't care and might fry your Z. |
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Feb 10 2006, 08:07 AM
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Hi,
I bought one for the SL-5500 from these guys: http://www.suntekstore.com/pm-cb-lsync-sharpsl5500.html I bought this one for my SL-6000: http://www.boxwave.com/products/easyfinder...ssories_501.htm It works very well with my SL-6000. Haven't used my docking station for about a year. Regards, Doug |
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Feb 10 2006, 08:12 AM
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As long as the voltage is 5v, you won't damage your Z. The main risk is to the USB port on your laptop. Some computers handle it better than others, I have heard reports of smoked USB ports on some other forums. They claimed it happened suddenly, even though the cable had been working fine for months already.
The power draw also depends on what the Z is doing. Recharging with the Z turned off is safer than running with WiFi at full screen brightness. |
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Feb 10 2006, 11:18 AM
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QUOTE(DrWowe @ Feb 10 2006, 05:12 PM) As long as the voltage is 5v, you won't damage your Z. The main risk is to the USB port on your laptop. Some computers handle it better than others, I have heard reports of smoked USB ports on some other forums. They claimed it happened suddenly, even though the cable had been working fine for months already. The power draw also depends on what the Z is doing. Recharging with the Z turned off is safer than running with WiFi at full screen brightness. I would not like to bet on not damaging the Z if the charger doesn't have the current capacity that the Z requires. When you take any power supply to it's current limit and beyond the regulation goes out the window and you could easily damage the Z with spikes or AC that was created by being over the PSU limit. |
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Feb 10 2006, 02:14 PM
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Ok, thanks for the comments, but
Could you tell me where can I buy the Diatec P-Cord which lets us charge and sync at the same time? I mean the same like the picture. Because I can't find an Store to buy it. Happy weekend. |
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Feb 10 2006, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(Leinadmx @ Feb 10 2006, 01:16 AM) Hi, nice Day. I sow in the meanie web page: http://zaurus.daemons.gr/menaie/mirror/myUSBPower.jpg There is a Diatec P-Cord which lets us charge and sync at the same time. It looks really nice, but I can't find an store where to buy one of those. Could anybody tell me where can I buy one of those?? I put the picture of the accesory (from meanie web page) Best Regards, Where do you live? If you are in europe... Im going to japan (and comming back 10/03) and I can buy one. Tasos |
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Feb 13 2006, 08:55 AM
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QUOTE(DaemonsGR @ Feb 10 2006, 04:50 PM) Where do you live? If you are in europe... Im going to japan (and comming back 10/03) and I can buy one. Tasos Hi, thanks a lot. Unfortunetly I don't live in Europe, I live in Mexico (America), beautiful country! by the way, the problem here is get the cutting edge technology  But If you go to Japan, Could you do me a favor please? If you see this accessory, Could you ask to the store if they have a web site where I can buy it, or could tell me the address of the store, because I have a girl friend (just friends jiji) in Japan and she will come to Mexico in May. Best regards, |
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Feb 14 2006, 12:31 AM
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http://shop.brando.com.hk/ipdaretractablecable.php is sync/charge cable - sell to whole world, fast, easy - you need credit card.
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Feb 14 2006, 12:46 AM
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We sell these, as well.
USB Sync Charge Cable I haven't used my old charger or my old sync cable in months. Cheers |
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Feb 14 2006, 09:14 AM
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Hi
Thanks a lot I am going to buy one  Best regards |
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Feb 14 2006, 06:32 PM
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QUOTE(DaemonsGR @ Feb 10 2006, 05:50 PM) QUOTE(Leinadmx @ Feb 10 2006, 01:16 AM) Hi, nice Day. I sow in the meanie web page: http://zaurus.daemons.gr/menaie/mirror/myUSBPower.jpg There is a Diatec P-Cord which lets us charge and sync at the same time. It looks really nice, but I can't find an store where to buy one of those. Could anybody tell me where can I buy one of those?? I put the picture of the accesory (from meanie web page) Best Regards, Where do you live? If you are in europe... Im going to japan (and comming back 10/03) and I can buy one. Tasos i'm interested buying one as well will you like to give me a hand? and the price? thanks |
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