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jeremy_norbury Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 9:40 pm Post subject: Is there an alternative Clip-on charge cable? |
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I lost my charge cable the other day while on a course and I'm looking for any alternative means of charging my clip-on. I've emailed Fortuna and they said they'll try find me a local supplier (bought from Germany on eBay) - but I haven't seen anything from them yet after 2 requests...
Has anyone used a mobile phone charger? If so which?
Is the charge cable the same size as any other GPS units?
Thanks in advance
Jerry
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Privateer Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 30/12/2002 17:36:20 Posts: 4912 Location: Oxfordshire, England, UK
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Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jerry,
For in-car charging, I use a genuine Nokia phone cigar socket charger for my Clip-Ons. It does the job well.
You would probably be able to use a Nokia phone mains charger too, however the ones that I've tried have had the wrong sized connecter plug. If you do use a Nokia mains charger you will need to ensure that it has the correct volt and amp output for the Clip-On.
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jeremy_norbury Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2004 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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I have a mains Nokia phone charger and, you're right, it doesn't fit.
It's a bit wierd that the car charger version WOULD fit....
Anything else?
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jeremy_norbury Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2004 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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Could some of you to try your mobile phone charger in your Clip-on for me? (Unplugged from mains of course)
Let me know if it fits...
Thanks
Jerry |
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bournea Occasional Visitor
Joined: Aug 13, 2004 Posts: 16
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2004 9:09 am Post subject: |
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Hi Guys
I recently bought an IPAQ 2210 and the mains charger comes with the same plug on it that fits the Clip-On as well.
The Nokia charger for my old 8210 has the correct plug and voltage as well and so a Nokia car charger cable will fit as well.
I am also about to make up a dedicated power lead for my car to power my IPAQ and Clip-On and bought the following parts from www.CPC.co.uk
part no: pw00958 (mobile telephone dc-dc converter - £3.51)
part no: cn05722 (DC power plug with strain releif - 5 off in a pack £2.21)
The dc-dc converter is the correct voltage and has a large current capacity to handle both items and so I will cut the current connector off and create a Y cable with two power plugs for the accessories.
[prices are exc. VAT and delivery]
Hope this helps
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jeremy_norbury Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2004 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Fantastic
Damn, I hadn't thought about that one! I have an Ipaq 4150 and it works! I'd forgotten about it since it was plugged into the back of my cradle.
And to think I bought a car adapter for my Ipaq when I could have used the Fortuna all along...
Anyway thanks very much for this info - it's exactly what I wanted. I tried it already and it charged my clip-on just fine.
Jerry
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harry66 Regular Visitor
Joined: Nov 17, 2003 Posts: 62 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 5:59 pm Post subject: Nokia mains chargers DO fit |
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I have two genuine Nokia ACP-12X mains chargers and one older genuine Nokia mains Charger and they all fit the Clip-on and charge it fine.
I have to mention that the connector is a bit of tight fit and it does require a bit of pressure the first few times. |
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