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Originally Posted by jimbo32
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JakeRich,
Exactly where is there a fact in that thread? That is one of the longest least informative threads on this web site. I can't believe anyone would reference that thread as a source for an answer. 
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FACT: The Axim can draw as much as 2A when charging and running.
FACT: There are two sets of pins for power input, one for USB, one for External power.
FACT: The USB pins are current limited to protect the motherboard and USB ports from overcurrent conditions.
FACT: The USB pins only allow you to charge OR run, but not both.
FACT: When you don't provide sufficient current on the external pins, the Axim will constantly swap between external and internal power--usually causing the screen to flicker.
FACT: If your power supply is weak enough, you'll actually discharge the battery faster instead of charging it.
FACT: If you reconfigure a USB cable to provide power to the External pins, you have created a time bomb. Eventually you'll forget and attach that cable to a USB port and either blow the port or the MoBo.
I suggest you actually read the thread, there is a lot of information in it from actual measurements of the power consumption and connections. That's why it's a sticky.