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Posted by zef on 03-26-2001 01:08 AM:

Question

Has anyone come up with a rechargable battery pack for the VDX? You can't use the cradle but rather than have to takeout and recharge the batteries in a separate unit, what about a simple replacement pack with plugin transformer?


Posted by MarkEagle on 03-26-2001 01:12 AM:

Take a look at the FullCharge from eXtend Computer.

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Posted by miradu on 03-26-2001 01:16 AM:

Or (my choice) the ICU Digital Charger. IT wporks great! [no link] You can buy it at CompUSA

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Posted by MarkEagle on 03-26-2001 01:22 AM:

Here's a link for the ICU Handspring Power Accessory Kit.

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Posted by zef on 03-26-2001 05:39 AM:

Question A little more info please.

Thanks to both of you for the info:

How do you campare the two units? The FullCharge unit claims to charge while operating the VDX which would be very usefull using a GPS Module in the car. Does the ICU Digital charger also allow for that option. In both the 2 pin clip seems a weak connection. How have they held up in use?


Posted by sdoersam on 03-26-2001 02:19 PM:

Talking Love my Full charge

No problems with the prongs on the FullCharge for me. I plug it in several times per week, and the prongs have held up fine. I even use it while plugged in, and I can watch the battery meter keep creeping up. It is the best accessory I have ever gotten for my VDX. Save the land fills! By a Full Charge.

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Posted by on 04-03-2001 12:16 AM:

Thumbs up

Use the fullcharge system. It's awesome. I've been using for 4 months now and it works flawlessly. A lot people ***** about the install but if you follow the directions and take your time, it works. Once it's installed you never take it out... so why *****?

But it, it's worth the money!!


Posted by markls42 on 04-05-2001 02:47 PM:

Question

Has anyone bought and used the battery charger from Ocean Battery? If so, could you give us a small review of this product. I am interested in buying this for my Handspring Visor Deluxe. If you are interested i this product, you can go to their website at www.oceanbattery.com.


Posted by prometheus on 04-05-2001 07:17 PM:

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I use a Full Charge and like it except that I like to cycle my NiMH batteries to a deeper discharge than a couple days use before I recharge them, and the charging time is pretty slow.

The Ocean Battery looks like it protrudes from the battery cover to accomadate the plug. Does the ICU have a bump on the battery cover as well? The Ocean Battery claims to charge in 1 hour, which would be pretty nice. How long does the ICU charger take to charge a mostly discharged battery?


Posted by ricojrossi on 04-05-2001 11:53 PM:

Smile

I use the ICU charger in my Vpl. No problems and I have used the charger while surfing the net with my Minstrel.

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Posted by miradu on 04-06-2001 01:47 AM:

The Ocean battery appears to be an OEM of the ICU. Everything is exactly the same about it, so I woudlnt' be surprised if it was.

The Battery cover is completly smooth, and you clip on a thing to charge. The battery cover has NO bumps.

Look for a review of the ICU charger in the next week. (hopefully tommorow!)

P.S. I LOVE THE ICU! IT'S EXPANDABLE!

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Posted by miradu on 04-06-2001 03:24 AM:

I have sent an e-mail to the Ocean people, regarding their product to ICU's. Hopefully they'll respond tommrow.

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