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Monoprice has really cheap micro USB cables if you need to replace your charger/data cables.. They're currently out of stock on several sizes but Ican live with a couple of shorties and a couple of 10 footers..
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5139&seq=1&format=2
Thanks! I was thinking of picking a few up for $3.60 apiece from DealExtreme. It's nice not having proprietary cables.
I looked at dealextreme as well but there's just no beating monoprice. Plus you don't have to wait for it to ship all the way from China.
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I prefer a little extra functionality so for my current phone I bought a ZipLinq deal. Two pieces: the first is a retractable standard USB to mini USB. The second piece is a combo AC/DC to USB. It plugs into a car 'cigarette lighter' socket as well as a 2 prong AC plug that flips out.
Retractable USB:
http://www.cablesunlimited.com/products/Prod_Individual3.aspx?groupcode=I4393
Car/AC to USB adapter:
http://www.cablesunlimited.com/products/Prod_Individual3.aspx?groupcode=I4608
I usually keep these in my car, but when I travel, I can take it inside and us the AC.
There are other similar retractable USB things and lots of devices come with an AC -> USB puck you can use for any device that charges off USB.
gryffyn said:
I prefer a little extra functionality so for my current phone I bought a ZipLinq deal. Two pieces: the first is a retractable standard USB to mini USB. The second piece is a combo AC/DC to USB. It plugs into a car 'cigarette lighter' socket as well as a 2 prong AC plug that flips out.
Retractable USB:
http://www.cablesunlimited.com/products/Prod_Individual3.aspx?groupcode=I4393
Car/AC to USB adapter:
http://www.cablesunlimited.com/products/Prod_Individual3.aspx?groupcode=I4608
I usually keep these in my car, but when I travel, I can take it inside and us the AC.
There are other similar retractable USB things and lots of devices come with an AC -> USB puck you can use for any device that charges off USB.
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Be careful with the retractable one, I have had problems in the past with those types carrying enough charge to power my device.
blkswanpres said:
Be careful with the retractable one, I have had problems in the past with those types carrying enough charge to power my device.
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I think I checked and the cigarette lighter piece has kind of a low rating for power, so that might be the limiting factor, but I don't know if that's because of the cigarette lighter socket standards, the plug itself or maybe the plug matching what the retractable cable can handle.
Either way, it does charge a little slow, but unless I'm doing a lot of heavy GPS or music streaming for long periods of time, it can usually keep up with normal use and keep me relatively topped off.
When I get my EVO and the Rhapsody app, we'll have to see how well it holds up to lots of music streaming.
Just a quick note the 3 foot cables are back in stock, I bought one 10 foot and two 3 foot cables for $6.02 shipped.
10 feet is kind of ridiculous if you ask me. I can see buying it if you are going to install it in a car and make some sort of custom dock.
I think 1.5m is probably the best inbetween. I have also found some nice wall chargers that work well with the cables. Not everything can drive the right voltage though.
The retractables has always given me issues. I stay away from those.
I bought a pair of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320533702813&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
They are OEM Samsung cables, so they will last. I have purchased enough aftermarket USB cables in my days to know that they go bad after a few months of use (wires inside start to fray and break). OEM cables last forever.
liquidkernel said:
I bought a pair of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320533702813&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
They are OEM Samsung cables, so they will last. I have purchased enough aftermarket USB cables in my days to know that they go bad after a few months of use (wires inside start to fray and break). OEM cables last forever.
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my hero cables are falling apart right now?
sgtcody said:
Monoprice has really cheap micro USB cables if you need to replace your charger/data cables.. They're currently out of stock on several sizes but Ican live with a couple of shorties and a couple of 10 footers..
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=5139&seq=1&format=2
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Just ordered the 10ft myself just need it for the car so this will be great i have enough cable to hide it in the car for when im using the car dock when i get it.
BrianDigital said:
my hero cables are falling apart right now?
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My Hero's stock USB cable is starting to break apart, but it still works just fine.
I bought some cheapies off ebay (wall charger and two usb chargers) all from different vendors.
None of them work...
Is there something SPECIAL that the EVO needs for the chargers / data cables to work??
fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1018723/
Good deal. Not cheaper than monoprice for the cables, but with the free shipping this really becomes worth it. Ordered 2 cables for when I finally have an Epic 4G, thanks a ton.
yeah, but two questions - 1) is it a charger cable only (some are, believe they're 5 pin - a lot of the motorola cables are charger only. Other cables are described as charger / data cables and believe they're 14 pin
there was someone on one of the forums that couldn't his computer to recognize his phone, was using a motorola cable
2) is what we've got a micro usb? - i;ve got micro usb cables from other phones, and the micro male end isn't as slim as this one - and they don't plug into the phone - help on that question appreciated
1) I'll let you know when they arrive, but I'm not worried.
2) Yes, Vibrant uses MicroUSB. Their stock picture is probably wrong (look like a MiniUSB, which is probably what you have).
I have this mini to micro adapter that I bought forever ago for the wife's blackberry. I just tried it and it works just fine on the Vibrant. Yes it charges and it allows for data transfer just fine.
Now mine says SKN6252A
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Micr...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280115315&sr=8-10
There are others on that website that do not have the A on the them. This is a 5 pin cable on both sides just for reference. I think I might by myself a hand full of them since I seem to have 1234123412341 USB mini cables laying around every where.
Just ordered 2 just for the heck of it. Well because my wife told me I couldn't use her's because I would loose it. However that means now that I can still use my travel charger that is a USB mini and I can just easily convert it to micro.
I have a ton of mini usb cables / chargers. Instead of buying new ones I just bought some adapters on Ebay for .99 including shipping.
Got mine yesterday. Used it to charge the phone overnight. No issues. Hooked it up to the comp and was able to view all the files on my phone with no problem. Glad I got in on this before they raised the price.
Hey guys,
Looking for a combo micro-usb wire that also comes with a dual car/wall charger. I dont care if its two pieces or three pieces, but I just care that I can keep the Captivate plugged in and not have any issues using it. The last one I bought was a Duracell three way usb combo that had a retractable wall charger on the travel charger piece, but it wasnt giving enough power to the phone, so i couldnt use it while plugged in.
I have been looking at the "Premium USB power kit" by A Days Tech on Amazon, but im worried its going to be a generic POS and not give enough juice.
Anybody know which of these works?
I guess I can also buy a high quality micro-usb wire and then a high quality USB car charger/wall plug seperately as another option. So any opinions on those are also appreciated.
jbl7979 said:
Hey guys,
Looking for a combo micro-usb wire that also comes with a dual car/wall charger. I dont care if its two pieces or three pieces, but I just care that I can keep the Captivate plugged in and not have any issues using it. The last one I bought was a Duracell three way usb combo that had a retractable wall charger on the travel charger piece, but it wasnt giving enough power to the phone, so i couldnt use it while plugged in.
I have been looking at the "Premium USB power kit" by A Days Tech on Amazon, but im worried its going to be a generic POS and not give enough juice.
Anybody know which of these works?
I guess I can also buy a high quality micro-usb wire and then a high quality USB car charger/wall plug seperately as another option. So any opinions on those are also appreciated.
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There are a bunch of threads on charging these phones. Unless the charger or the cable has the data lines shorted, the phone will only charge at USB rate (~500mA). Even if you have a 1A car charger, the best you will get is USB speed UNLESS you connect the data lines on the cable. I have not seen a car charger that does this.
The most current the phone will draw is around ~750 mA. It will do this when it thinks it is attached to AC.
Hi,
I bought the Scosche HC12V Dual Home Charger, but I haven't received it yet, but from what little I know of the brand they supposedly make good accessories. I should receive it in a few weeks (shipping a captivate and accessories overseas).
Both outputs are rated at 1amp, the only thing is that it does not come with it's own cable.
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-HC12V...X0DER&s=STORE&ie=UTF8&qid=1285613609&sr=1-207
I bought a car charger and separate car-to-wall converter from Monoprice. Total for both items about $5. Maybe it only charges at 500 mA but seems fine to me.
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what are some cheapo accessories to buy on eBay? Shoot!
Let's see, there's a wide variety out there. I use tons of these micro USB retractable cables:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...12124&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_3908wt_1002
I've got them at home, in the garage, in the car, at the office, etc. just about anywhere I could possibly need to connect / charge my evo. Over the years I've accumulated plenty of USB wall /or car chargers, the kind that just plug into the wall and have a USB port sticking out, so with the retractable cable I'm good to charge no matter where I am.
I picked up some super-cheap screen protectors there as well, but that was too long ago to get the link from my transaction. I think they were something like 5 protectors for $3. the protector I have on now has lasted 3 months and it's about ready to be replaced, so it's not the best screen protector I've seen, but at that price who cares?
over the years I've had hit/and miss on spare batteries on ebay, but sometimes the prices are so low it's worth the risk.
And last but not least, do not, under any circumstances, buy cheap micro sd cards on ebay. Trust me on that one! You probably knew that already, but it bears repeating.
also check out www.meritline.com. They've got everything from flash memory to chargers and cables, blank DVDs, flashlights, and even lingerie and wedding gowns (seriously, I'm not joking, it's a wierd little site). I'm currently using this car charger:
http://www.meritline.com/iphone-usb-car-charger---p-38528.aspx
this thing is so tiny it's nearly flush with the cigarette lighter in my car, making for an almost stock look. combined with the retractable cable I'm saving precious space for other junk in the cramped interior of my Honda Fit.
I also carrry around some spare microSD cards with a couple of these:
http://www.meritline.com/microsd-memory-card-reader---p-38215.aspx
thanks herc i bought that retractable usb cable
Nice. I have a ton of cords and wall adapters as well. They seem to pile up really fast. I love the car adapter you linked. It really is almost flush so you dont notice it. I got it for like 99 cents with a coupon. The best thing is that it seems to charge as fast if not faster than my wall charger. Thanks for the links.
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so i made the mistake of forgetting to close my bedroom door behind me while i went to make a sandwich. during the 5 minutes i was gone, my cat came and demolished the usb cable that came with the phone. I liked that cable, and i was wondering if anyone knew where i could buy another OEM cable (or one thats just as long, works just as well, and fits in my phone case)
the main reason i need one though is because its the only one i have that fits in the usb while i have my case on it
Same here. The micro-USB cable I have doesn't work completely (it doesn't go in all the way I think.) So I have to position the phone in the right angle to connect it to my computer.
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Check Amazon.com and get a wireless inductive charger with charging pad. They are around $35 for the set and then you don't have to worry about using the USB cable.
But then again you probably would need one for things like ADB and modding the phone so up to you but its an option.
I just ordered one myself and will be getting some extra charging pads for each of my work offices.
I've had excellent results with the cables from monoprice.com--almost all of the are $2 or less.
I ordered a half dozen of the "premium" ones with ferrite cores(for a buck thirty apiece) a few months back so I could have a spares at home, in the truck, at work, etc. etc. and I've had zero problems with any of them so far.
Hey my cat knows better.
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