Socket Mobile Power Pack

[Fraggy]

Hi there,

I'm planning on buying the following item (Socket Mobile Power Pack): http://www.socketcom.com/product/AC4009-541.asp

as an eventual "remplacement" for my battery just in case my Z's battery would die on me.

Do you think this is a good choice?

Anyone has had any experience with this Mobile Power Pack? Does it work with the Serialo ZThinCable USB? Or would I need another cable? Or no cable at all?

This thing looks incredibly handy and usefull, but I'd like to hear some experience before I buy this thing!!!!

[V-Man]

The connection to the Z appears to be correct to plug into the external power port of the Z.  It looks better than the ones I made.  Let me know how your experiences with it go.  I think the battery in my Z is getting a bit long in the tooth now and replacements are difficult to find.  I have made several (4) external battery boxes, and two car chargers.  I rarely use my Z away from these, but there are those occasions. . .

V-Man

[Fraggy]

Hey V-Man,

I think a lot of people would appreciate if you published a tutorial on how to make those external battery boxes

As soon as I get the thing (finding it is another problem) then I'll let you know about it.

[V-Man]

Hi,

To get a tutorial on the external battery packs, just search for my user name :  "v-man" and the term "battery".  You will find the information posted in several places.  I've been too lazy to make an actual tutorial lately, maybe later.  My packs are identical to some that are showing up on E-Bay from time to time.  There are some better ones out there than the ones I made, but mine are fairly inexpensive and seem to work pretty well.  I have not posted any detailed info on the car chargers.  I may have to get around to that sometime. . .

V-Man