C1000/C3x00 Power Guide
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There is alot of concern in the forums about what is 'safe' to use to power the C1000/C3x00 with. The purpose of this guide is to list power options that work successfully. | There is alot of concern in the forums about what is 'safe' to use to power the C1000/C3x00 with. The purpose of this guide is to list power options that work successfully. | ||
Revision as of 06:05, 30 September 2007
There is alot of concern in the forums about what is 'safe' to use to power the C1000/C3x00 with. The purpose of this guide is to list power options that work successfully.
This article is very basic at the moment. Feel free to expand it by adding your experiences. It would also be good to have what works in Europe and other countries.
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Sharp Adaptors
In North America, the most widely recommended adaptor is the EA-70s. This adaptor can be purchased in various places for about USD$30. Not the most cost-effective of adaptors.
The EA-72 controversy
The EA-72 is an adaptor that Sharp sells with these units in Japan. Some Zaurus importers sell these as "North America Adaptors". They are rated for 100V. There have been concerns that these units are not safe to use in North America with where power is 110-120V. Some anecdotal reports suggest these may cause damage to the Z's charging circuits.
However, some users in the forum have measured the voltage/current output, and found that it puts out a steady voltage/current that is comprable to what the EA-70s puts out. The EA-72 is apparently regulated, is fused, and seems to be within the tolerance of what the Z should be able to handle. An informal poll of forum users didn't turn up anyone who had problems with it. Right now, the weight of the evidence seems to suggest that they are safe to use in North America.
The EA-72 cost about USD$10, and it's very compact, more convienent to carry than the EA-70s
Non Sharp Adaptors
There have been many reports that PSP adaptors work fine on the Zaurus
Need to add specific models
Car/Mobile Chargers
Need to add specific models
USB Chargers
Disclaimer: until more definitive information is available on powering the Cx000 via USB, try it at your own risk!
USB ports are spec'd to put out 500mA. The Cx000 needs around 800mA to charge the battery. So it's believed that a USB port may be fine for powering the Z, but not enough for charging the battery. Some have reported success with USB-PSP power cables, others have built home-grown cables
It's been postulated that drawing current from two usb ports, as some harddrives do, may be sufficient. No word if anyone has tried such a set up.
TODO: Need to add specific models
What to Avoid
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