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Originally Posted by fishfuzz
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Perhaps we should create a list of what is working/not working.
For me, I'm using the DirectSync cable from Boxwave. It works on my laptop (hp pavilion ze4101), PC (Dell Dimension and home built), and my Arkon mount. I am able to use the device while charging (and the device does show that it is charging properly).
It does not work with the VersaCharger from Boxwave (at this time), but that issue has been attributed to the charger, not the cable.
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No, no reason to list stuff. It's not stuff that works, it all depends on the starting battery condition and how the USB port power is sent to the pins in the Axim. There are thousands of combinations and even if your combo works for you, there is no guarantee that if you started with a lower battery level it would continue to work. In fact, at this point it is not possible to define "work." Is work:
1. I can sync and charge from a USB port only,
2. I can sync OR charge from a USB port only, but not at the same time,
3. I can sync and charge from a USB port only if I have an external power supply to charge with, or
4. I can sync and charge from a USB port with a car charger?
Now add to each of those definitions battery levels, e.g,
1.a) I can sync and charge from a USB port only if the battery is at least 90% when I start, but not lower.
1.b) I can sync and charge from a USB port only if the battery is at least 80% when I start, but not lower.
etc, etc, etc.
Bottom line, the Ax takes a LOT of power, so syncing and charging at the same time is probably NOT possible with just USB power UNLESS you have a pretty full battery, no matter the equipment.