cLin | # 1 | 2008-03-14, 04:04 | Report

Is there a car charger available (using the cigarette lighter) that can charge both the N800 and a GPS BT receiver at once? For the receiver, it's the holux M1000 so it has a usb plug on one end and a mini usb plug on other (click for example).

I just rather not have to switch chargers everytime and it'll be nice if I could charge both at once.

brecklundin | # 2 | 2008-03-14, 04:26 | Report

I would just buy a simply 2-receptacle Black & Decker inverter/adapter and then use the power supplies from the two devices. That will cost about $20-$30. In one car I use one of these inverter/adapter and can, when needed charge two devices at the same time.

Here are several reasonably priced devices from B&D:

http://www.blackanddecker.com/Produc...Path=4033.4035

Now this one looks really nice as it has one USB port and one AC receptacle and provides 100w which should be able to charge both devices...I think???

http://www.blackanddecker.com/produc...view=2#details


And extra power adapter for the NIT's costs about $5-$10 depending on the source. Not sure about the other device.

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gowen | # 3 | 2008-03-14, 09:20 | Report

You want a car cigarette lighter 12v two way adapter that will allow you to plug two 12V car chargers into one socket.

Here is an example: http://www.amazon.co.uk/KMS-DIRECT-M...sbs_ce_title_1

fredoll | # 4 | 2008-03-14, 09:26 | Report

Or you want a 2 USB Port Car cigarette lighter adapter and a Nokia CA-100 USB Charger (or compatible)

for example : http://mobile.brando.com.hk/prod_det...03&cat_id=0704
and
http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=01958

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Benson | # 5 | 2008-03-14, 13:14 | Report

Or you want to grab two car chargers for different devices, and put them both in one case... A more compact solution if you have two cars and don't want two setups, but more work. I'm looking at making such an octopus to charge my N800, BT headset, and phone, and maybe GPS module, if I get one before I make it; undecided whether I will or not.

Inate00 | # 6 | 2008-03-14, 13:27 | Report

I like this option.

cLin | # 7 | 2008-03-14, 16:50 | Report

Cool! Never knew those existed.

edit: damn, it's not compatible with the N800

edit2: quick question, a car cigarette lighter should be able to give off enough power to charge those two devices right?

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sd_proto | # 8 | 2008-03-15, 10:46 | Report

I have a 2 port USB cigarette lighter adapter. I'm fairly handy with electronics, however I'm concerned about voltage spikes (and they do happen when the engine is running). With the engine off I'm not concerned, but I'm not sure how much protection is built in to these and I'm afraid to find out.

A car cigarette lighter can put out more than enough power to charge any of these gadgets. With the right inverter, you can run small power tools and TV's. Just not too long without the engine running....