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Title: External Drive And Power Supply..
Post by: rohanoberoi on August 18, 2005, 05:53:29 pm

I was just looking at this drive:

http://www.vosonic.com/index.php?php_mode=spec&php_itemid=36 (http://www.vosonic.com/index.php?php_mode=spec&php_itemid=36)

It's powered, so I'm wondering if there's any reason the Zaurus couldn't use it as an external drive.

Another question: some of these come with a car charger, and I thought that one might be compatible with the SL-C1000 until I realised it takes 2.5A (5V).

Does anyone know if a USB or car charger for the SL-C1000 is out anywhere yet, or has anyone got a different one to work with the Z?

Title: External Drive And Power Supply..
Post by: Meanie on August 19, 2005, 01:37:34 am

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I was just looking at this drive:

http://www.vosonic.com/index.php?php_mode=spec&php_itemid=36 (http://www.vosonic.com/index.php?php_mode=spec&php_itemid=36)

It's powered, so I'm wondering if there's any reason the Zaurus couldn't use it as an external drive.

Another question: some of these come with a car charger, and I thought that one might be compatible with the SL-C1000 until I realised it takes 2.5A (5V).

Does anyone know if a USB or car charger for the SL-C1000 is out anywhere yet, or has anyone got a different one to work with the Z?
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If its powered externally, then it should work provided it also is USB 1.1 compatible (some USB 2.0 drives have limited compatibility and might not work
As for charging, I use the pcord to charge my c3000 via USB.

Title: External Drive And Power Supply..
Post by: rohanoberoi on August 19, 2005, 08:11:03 am

Thanks!

Could you elaborate on this pcord ("power cord"?) strategy for charging the Z (1000/3000) via USB?  I must be a little slow on this one. The USB chargers I've seen for sale don't fit the 1000.

Title: External Drive And Power Supply..
Post by: Stubear on August 19, 2005, 10:38:52 am

The P-cord (http://www.diatec.co.jp/products/det.php?prod_c=138) is a usb cable that draws current from a PC usb port and plugs into the Zaurus AC adapter hole.

It takes about 4-6 hours to charge my C1000 using one of these.

Stu

Title: External Drive And Power Supply..
Post by: rohanoberoi on August 19, 2005, 12:14:37 pm

I see, thanks!  The subsequent question is (naturally), does anyone know how us gaijins in Europe can get our hands on one of these cables?

Title: External Drive And Power Supply..
Post by: GadgetGuy on September 01, 2005, 01:45:14 pm

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I see, thanks!  The subsequent question is (naturally), does anyone know how us gaijins in Europe can get our hands on one of these cables?
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Do a search on ebay: lots of PSP USB charge cables are available. The PSP plug is the same as the Zaurus Cxxxx plug (and the PSP charger also works with the Zaurus)