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dual-power adapter for Blackberry 7250?
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Posted by: 3586i

Hi all,

I'm thinking about buying the dual-power adapter (ZIP-PWR-X2) from ziplinq so that I can carry one adapter and be able to recharge my 7250 via either an AC outlet or the car's battery. However, there is no voltgae/current output spec mentioned in the BB 7250 user's manual. As per the recharger that comes with it, it says 5.0V and 0.5A. This ZIP-PWR-X2 has an output spec of 12 VDC + 5% and 0.5A. Does anyone know if this is compatible with my BB? I am concerned if my BB will get cooked!

Thanks.

Posted by: jase88

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry7250/4.0.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1)

I can't comment on the product you mentioned. However I can say that I've never had luck with non-OEM chargers for any phone I've ever owned, including Blackberry.

There's always a compromise. Either the plug is too loose, or the device is flimsy, etc.

And if the charger damages your device, the warranty will likely not cover the damage.

Stay with OEM...always. You can't go wrong. Its not worth the few bucks you save.

Posted by: 3586i

Thanks Jase88.

It's not about saving a few bucks. It's about convenience. I need to travel alot and I have been carrying my USB cable only and I have been recharging my BB from my laptop. Buying the adapter that I mentioned could provide me two additional ways of charging up my BB (wall plug and car) while I just need to carry one more fairly small "thing" in my bag. The cost of this adapter is a no brainer to buy it ($10) but I am worried that it will cook my BB. Again, if it is my BB, I will be less concerned but that is something provided by my company and I don't want to go through the hassel of re-requesting another one.

Anyone else can comment on the output voltage concern that I have?

Thanks!

Posted by: dusty saddle

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Originally Posted by 3586i

Hi all,

I'm thinking about buying the dual-power adapter (ZIP-PWR-X2) from ziplinq so that I can carry one adapter and be able to recharge my 7250 via either an AC outlet or the car's battery. However, there is no voltgae/current output spec mentioned in the BB 7250 user's manual. As per the recharger that comes with it, it says 5.0V and 0.5A. This ZIP-PWR-X2 has an output spec of 12 VDC + 5% and 0.5A. Does anyone know if this is compatible with my BB? I am concerned if my BB will get cooked!

Thanks.

You might want to look at this charger available at http://www.wirelessground.com/bldoch1.html for $29.95.

A must have if you're always on the road. The BlackBerry DoubleTalk Charger combines a vehicle power charger and an AC charger in one convenient pack. To use BlackBerry DoubleTalk Charger in a vehicle, fold out the vehicle power charger adapter and plug it into your vehicle power outlet. The AC charger is just as easy. Simply fold out the AC charger prongs and plug it into a wall outlet. The vehicle power charger is compatible with most domestic and foreign vehicles with 12-volt outlets. This device rapid charges your battery to approximately 85 percent faster capacity than standard chargers. This charger is lightweight and compact, weighing only 4 oz.

BlackBerry DoubleTalk Charger is compatible with the following BlackBerry phones: BlackBerry 7510, BlackBerry 6510, BlackBerry 7280, BlackBerry 7230, BlackBerry 7210, BlackBerry 6230, BlackBerry 6210, BlackBerry 6280, BlackBerry 7100t, BlackBerry 7290, BlackBerry 7520, BlackBerry 7250, BlackBerry 7100g, BlackBerry 7100r

Dusty

Posted by: finder5416

I travel a lot and have an igo it charges my laptop and another device ipod, blackberry, HP6315, PSP.

There is an external battery (ncharge by valence) that works with some of the igo types (after you buy another piece from them) that is promissing, but I returned one unit already and the replacement one won't hold a charge. It powers my laptop and/or another device. When it was working I could charge my laptop for another 2.5 hours using th encharge battery.