I stumbled across this link that gives great detailed instructions on how to convert the desktop USB cradle for the iPAq to a charger without using any power adaptor. All the charging juice comes from the USB port.
http://mypaq.net/myipaq/3870cradlecharge/index.shtml
Does anyone want to tackle this for the Axim and post the results?:D
It would be great to do away with at least one of those cursed power bricks and seeing as I do have a powered USB hub....
Any takers?