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Discuss the FullCharge by eXtend Computers here.

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James Hromadka
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Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Redwood City CA
Posts: 472

Just ordered it. It seems it will be the best of both worlds -- a battery that can be recharged overnight with tthe ability to use off-the-shelf AAAs on trips or in emergencies. I hope it ships on time and that it works as expected!

Registered: Oct 1999
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Looks pretty good to me!

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Registered: Aug 2000
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
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This product looks really interesting. I wonder, however, if Handspring was going to come out with somehting similar to this.

Why do I say that? Well, when Visor's first became availbe in retail stores here in Canada, I picked one up the second day they were out. When I did, I stood and talked with a Handspring representative who was telling us that he had read in some of his Handspring mail that a rechargable battery unit would be available for Visors in the next 30 days (this was back in August), insinuating that product was already being produced. Needless to say that came and went so I just dropped it. Interesting nonetheless (to me anyway).

This third party product still looks great though. I wonder how the power output/capacity compares to using NiMH AAA rechargable batteries (which I use most of the time). The web site says the cover is clear, but it looks awfully greenish to me.

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Originally posted by everything's a blur

This third party product still looks great though. I wonder how the power output/capacity compares to using NiMH AAA rechargable batteries (which I use most of the time). The web site says the cover is clear, but it looks awfully greenish to me.

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Registered: Oct 2000
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Fullcharge, NiMH

I have been using AAA NiMH's for almost a year now. My son and I both have VisorD's, and we bought four sets and keep two sets in the charger all the time. They have been graet! What a $ savings! A year on eight AAA's for two VisD's! If I didn't have the AAA set up the Fullcharge system would be what I would go. The idea of charging while using is no concern if you have two sets. But constantly opoening the battery compartment to replace battteries (twice a week) makes me wonder when it will wear out? Being able to recharge while driving . . .hmm.
My next road trip just might need a Fullcharge.
Dafydd.

Registered: May 2000
Location: Birmingham, AL, USA
Posts: 38

What am I missing here?

How is this product any different from buying regular NiMH batteries and a charger? It seems to be alot more expensive than going that route also. If this allows you to charge the batteries while they are in the Visor, this also requires that your Visor be connected to a wall for a couple of hours versus taking a couple of minutes to change out some batteries. Am I missing some other advantage to this unit?

Stephen

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Re: What am I missing here?

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Am I missing some other advantage to this unit?

Stephen

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Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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Re: What am I missing here?

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Originally posted by SCM
How is this product any different from buying regular NiMH batteries and a charger? It seems to be alot more expensive than going that route also. If this allows you to charge the batteries while they are in the Visor, this also requires that your Visor be connected to a wall for a couple of hours versus taking a couple of minutes to change out some batteries. Am I missing some other advantage to this unit?

Stephen

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Registered: May 2000
Location: Birmingham, AL, USA
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Re: Re: What am I missing here?

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if the one in your visor dies, with this unit you could just plug it in and continue working on it as it charges.
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Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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Re: Re: Re: What am I missing here?

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Originally posted by SCM
But there isn't any other real advantage to these particular batteries over other rechargables, is there? They don't have a longer life, or faster recharge or anything like that, do they?

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Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
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Originally posted by everything's a blur
...I stood and talked with a Handspring representative who was telling us that he had read in some of his Handspring mail that a rechargable battery unit would be available for Visors in the next 30 days (this was back in August), insinuating that product was already being produced.

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Hmmm... could we have been experiencing an early leak of the Prism? (I'm sure they were in production in August)


As for the FullCharge, it's not really any more expensive than a good set of NiMH's (4) and a decent NiMH charger. I think I paid 34.95 for my MAHA MH-C204F charger and 4-AAA's.

I like the ability of the FullCharge to power the Visor while in use. Should make for longer sessions of using accessories/modules like the Thinmodem and Stowaway (remember, these are Visor-powered). Of course, only if you're near a power source.

I'll be ordering the Power User Kit (doing the Tim Taylor ToolTime grunt ).

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Registered: Nov 1999
Location: NY, USA
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I have had a full charge for my palm VIIx for a while and i love it. i only charge them once a week and they work great. before this i had regular rechargables and i find these to be more convient and longer life. i usally plug it in one night and it is full in a few hours.

Registered: Oct 2000
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Looks good, but priced a little high...

I've been waiting for a rechargeable solution for my Visor for a long time, but this solution is a bit expensive.

A rechargeable battery is invaluable for any PDA, but I wouldn't feel comfortable using this one with it's price. Don't get me wrong it is about time that a rechargeable battery solution came out, and I'd love to have a rechargeable battery for my Visor. But... this one is kinda pricey.

Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
Posts: 465

FullCharge is for me!

The FullCharge will be a great solution for me. I've been getting frustrated at going through batteries every two weeks lately with heavy note taking in class. That's what I get for letting people play Zap2K on my Visor though . For $30 this will save me money in the long run and be very convenient for me. Now all I need is to get a springboard so that I can prove to people that something actually does go in there!

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Registered: Oct 2000
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Lol...

Lol Vinny..I know where your coming from...i'm getting this recharger as soon as I possibly can...I've ben going through batteries like nothing after letting some friends use it during Study Hall. "Get Your Own For The Love Of God!!!!" lol


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Registered: Mar 2000
Location: NC, Indiana
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Doh! Just looked at release date

December 6th, that makes it a perfect Christmas gift!

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Registered: May 2000
Location: Birmingham, AL, USA
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Originally posted by MarkEagle

I like the ability of the FullCharge to power the Visor while in use. Should make for longer sessions of using accessories/modules like the Thinmodem and Stowaway (remember, these are Visor-powered).

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Registered: May 2000
Location: Birmingham, AL, USA
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Initial installation

Just thought of another question about Full Charge.

The web sight says that Full Charge can only be charged while in a Visor and that it takes about 12 hours to charge a fully depleted unit. I assume that the units are shipped uncharged, and when you initially install one, the Visor's memory must be maintained by the AC current charging the unit. Is this correct? If so, then I had better get the unit plugged in immediately after instalation if I don't want to loose everything on my Visor.

SCM

Registered: Nov 1999
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
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Re: Initial installation

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Originally posted by SCM
Just thought of another question about Full Charge.

The web sight says that Full Charge can only be charged while in a Visor ...

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