kendertaunt

Hello!
I'm all happy with a lovely setup by Proclip in my car for my cell phone and Axim X50v.

I bought a car charger from Dell, only AFTER purchasing to be told I won't get it until August. Gah.

Can anyone recommend a reputable vendor online that I could get a car charger from? I'm going to see if I can cancel from Dell, I can't wait that long.

I was majorly bummed to find that Brodit doesn't have an Active holder out yet for the X50v. I sent them an email, to get a reply that they are on vacation until August and to write back again then.

I'm thrilled with the Proclip, but can't really play MP3's in the car until I get a charger to go with it.

Any recommendations would be awesome. I've searched the forums, but can't seem to find a definitive answer. Though I'm still learning which forums people post certain things in and such.
Cheers,
Jess aka Kendertaunt

SteveFLHTCI

Belkin has a good auto adapter for the Axim

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PNY 2gb sd card
Globalsat BT-338 GPS Receiver 3.1.1 Firmware

SteveFLHTCI

Don't forget the "friends of Belkin" discount code 12345

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Globalsat BT-338 GPS Receiver 3.1.1 Firmware

kendertaunt

Thanks! LOL.. I actually always search Google for promotional codes before buying and found that, but that was really sweet and cool of you to tell me about it anyway.

I do have one question, though.
I just read that Sticky post about USB chargers. The Belkin auto charger plugs into the charger and serial through USB.

Is this one of the methods I'm suposed to stay away from? It will charge OK, right? Even when I'm using it?
Thanks!!

SteveFLHTCI

Yes, the Belkin charger is rated at 2A. The USB cable will charge plugged into your computer, but not while it's running unless you have a fairly high charge to start out with. It works from the Belkin with the Axim on and battery almost discharged.

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Axim X51V A01 Hardware A12 Rom
Kingston 2gb cf card
PNY 2gb sd card
Globalsat BT-338 GPS Receiver 3.1.1 Firmware

kendertaunt

Originally Posted by Lizard_Weasel

Yes, the Belkin charger is rated at 2A. The USB cable will charge plugged into your computer, but not while it's running unless you have a fairly high charge to start out with. It works from the Belkin with the Axim on and battery almost discharged.

I'm SO sorry to make you repeat yourself, but I'm still not sure I understand. I didn't word my original question well, so I assume full responsibility.

Yes as in this is the one to stay away from, or yes as in this will charge while I use it in the car?

I don't understand what you mean by the battery almost discharged. Does that mean I can't plug it in in the car until it's almost dead? I hope that's not what you mean because it's going to be pretty hard to drive and keep an eye on it at the same time.

SteveFLHTCI

Yes this will charge in the car. You can use it in the car regardless of the state of the battery. It will charge using the usb car adapter while you are using it as well. The limitation is when you are plugged into an actual usb computer port. Then if the battery is fairly discharged, it will only charge while it's turned off.

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Lizard_weasel (Steve)
Axim X51V A01 Hardware A12 Rom
Kingston 2gb cf card
PNY 2gb sd card
Globalsat BT-338 GPS Receiver 3.1.1 Firmware

kendertaunt

Thanks! I get it now. Much appreciated.