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2007-06-10
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Originally Posted by Nik1
It's a matter of missing hardware (no power lead to the USB port), so: no.
This may have been mentioned before, but will USB charging ever be possible in future firmware releases?
... and this horse really has been flogged to within an inch of its life.
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2007-06-11
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Although Karel's comment is accurate, you might want to consider the BoxWave miniSync cable sold as a Nokia E95 accessory. It a compact retractable cable around 1 meter long. One end plugs into a standard USB port; the other provides N800-compatible power and mini USB connectors, which support simultaneous charging and connectivity. Of course you can also use the two functions individually.
The first one I purchased had a flaky power tip, but the replacement they sent out works fine with my N800. Fits in palm or pocket when closed, a nice addition to your travel kit.
The first one I purchased had a flaky power tip, but the replacement they sent out works fine with my N800. Fits in palm or pocket when closed, a nice addition to your travel kit.
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2007-06-11
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Originally Posted by jpj
I have this exact cable, and it works great. If you've seen the PSP sync/charge cables, you'll understand how this one works...
Although Karel's comment is accurate, you might want to consider the BoxWave miniSync cable sold as a Nokia E95 accessory. It a compact retractable cable around 1 meter long. One end plugs into a standard USB port; the other provides N800-compatible power and mini USB connectors, which support simultaneous charging and connectivity. Of course you can also use the two functions individually.
The first one I purchased had a flaky power tip, but the replacement they sent out works fine with my N800. Fits in palm or pocket when closed, a nice addition to your travel kit.
One thing I have noticed, is that the charge thru the USB port seems to be *really* slow...I can leave my N800 connected to the power tip all day, even while turned off, and I never see the "Charging" indicator switch to "Charged". But when I use my device, it seems to have a full charge, or at least enough to use it for a long time.
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2007-06-11
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anybody have a link to this cable?
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2007-06-11
, 20:16
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any word if charging an n800 this way is bad for the batery? I have the boxwave ac/car usb charging adaptor, so something I can plug into the usb port on that and the power jack on the n800 would be very useful for me as I want to charge my device in the car or off the computer if i'm on the road.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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2007-06-12
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I don't see why it would be bad for the battery. How much does this cable cost?
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2007-06-12
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Originally Posted by geneven
It's not bad for the battery, it just charges a little slower than the standard wall charger. Works great...
I don't see why it would be bad for the battery. How much does this cable cost?
Here's the link...$18.95 from Boxwave:
http://www.boxwave.com/products/mini...a-e62_2097.htm
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2007-06-12
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Originally Posted by orbitalcomp
Well on my 770 it doesn't really charge it at all, but more less supplements the current battery, I don't see why the N800 would be any different. I don't believe you can charge, at least the 770, from the USB port, although you can run the unit via power from a USB port.
It's not bad for the battery, it just charges a little slower than the standard wall charger.
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2007-06-12
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Originally Posted by bac522
I have found distinct differences in charging monitoring between the 770 and the N800. I own a 4AA emergency charger that will not charge the 770's battery (charging starts, but halts after a few minutes), but charges my N800 almost normally (albeit a little slower than the AC charger). I can only assume that the 770's charging circuitry doesn't like amps to be much lower than those provided by the stock Nokia charger.
Well on my 770 it doesn't really charge it at all, but more less supplements the current battery, I don't see why the N800 would be any different. I don't believe you can charge, at least the 770, from the USB port, although you can run the unit via power from a USB port.
Now, why Nokia would abandon such a sweet tie-in scam for the N800, that I cannot fathom...
http://my-symbian.com