KnipKnup

I bought the extra USB sync cable from Dell when I ordered by Axim and use it at work.

It did not come with any details on what it does (obviously it syncs as it is named).

However, I am curious if anyone knows, does it charge?

I have been very impressed with the 'low power' usage of the Ax. My battery has never been below 75% (including times of 1+ hr movie watching and all day use). On the contrary, I have read posts that say the Ax is a power hog.

Now I am wondering if the cable has just been keeping the Ax charging during the day when I thought it only sync'd.

Beowulf

No, it does not charge, but I believe you can order, a USB sync cord that does from:Seidio

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Beowulf

Also, a pretty cool retractable sync/charger from BoxWave

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cageyjames

Just beware that the USB doesn't have enough power to charge a Axim that has fallen below about 40% charge remaining... You may need to still carry around a AC Adapter just in case...

http://www.aximsite.com/boards/showt...&threadid=9764

braz

Here use this link. Price is better. I just got this charging/sync cable works awsome. Company was fast to ship.



https://ssl32.securedata.net/moonlig...exd.asp?id=741


Hrmm my first post hope it helped :) I found out about this company from here. I thought I would just pass on the good info.

jigari

braz,

Did your moonlight Sync-Charge works when battery is low, say 25%?

I tried BoxWave Mini-Sync, and although it is great, very portable, durable & always Syncs, it fails to charge when battery is low. I heard that this is the case with ALL USB chargers for Axim.
Curious if Moonlight USB charger has the same weakness?

cageyjames

Quote:

Originally posted by jigari braz, Did your moonlight Sync-Charge works when battery is low, say 25%? I tried BoxWave Mini-Sync, and although it is great, very portable, durable & always Syncs, it fails to charge when battery is low. I heard that this is the case with ALL USB chargers for Axim. Curious if Moonlight USB charger has the same weakness?

Its a problem with the Axim, not the chargers... It seems that every charger has that problem...

braz

Quote:

Originally posted by jigari braz, Did your moonlight Sync-Charge works when battery is low, say 25%? I tried BoxWave Mini-Sync, and although it is great, very portable, durable & always Syncs, it fails to charge when battery is low. I heard that this is the case with ALL USB chargers for Axim. Curious if Moonlight USB charger has the same weakness?

jigirl,

To be honest I have no idea. If others say its a problem with the axim then im sure it is. I have only had my axim for about 10 days. (I do love it) Other than that the cable does work well and it does recharge. But as far as the 25% goes I just dont know yet. Hope I helped.

merlin78

I too purchased the extra travel sync cable from Dell...but apparently mine also charges my Axim...

BoxWave

The Axim is the issue :(. Trust us ;) we receive these kinds of emails all the time.

Best,

Wing

cageyjames

Just to add, other USB Sync cables have the same issue (including my Gomadic USB Sync cable).