Alternative to IPAQ power dongle

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we use a cord that is a USB cable to the desktop system here at the museum
most of the time.... the ipaq ( at least this rx3715) can charge over
USB......

I bought this cord off eBay for like 4 dollars and something... as I
remember...


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"Jud Hardcastle" <l5i5changethistodash5rbo@xemaps.removethis.com> wrote in
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>
> Just starting to look for replacement for my trusty Casio EM500 so
> paying more attention at the pocketpc displays.
>
> YIKES. I hadn't realized that the IPAQ's had to use such a large
> adapter/dongle to plug the power cord into the ppc when not using the
> base. That "rig" is massive! AND it looks like it's also got so much
> leverage that it would be easy to do major damage to the IPAQ slot.
>
> I assume the ac adapter doubles for the cradle so they had to use an
> adapter to fit the socket on the ppc but 1) why couldn't they have used
> a separate power socket on the ppc like everybody else or 2) make the
> cradle accept the same type of connector that's on the bottom of the ppc
> so the ac adapter could still use just one?
>
> Don't they realize/care that some people might actually need to USE the
> ppc WITH IT PLUGGED IN? I've used the Casio probably hundreds of times
> with the ac adapter attached. Sometimes at my desk when it's charging
> but even more often in bed or a chair while reading an ebook--the low
> battery indicator comes on, plug in adapter, keep on reading. But
> that's with the power cord coming out the top corner with a normal
> socket--the cord is out of the way and can be pretty much ignored. But
> just looking at the IPAQ setup I think that mess at the bottom would be
> smack in the way sticking so far down like that.
>
> What do IPAQ owners think? Is it a hassle? Is it in the way? Does it
> break? Is there an alternative--maybe a 3rd party power cord that comes
> with it's own dedicated plug that plugs directly into the ppc and
> doesn't use the dongle thing? I did a Google search but didn't find
> anything using every keyword combo I could think of--reference? Anybody
> make their own?
> --
> Jud
> Dallas TX USA

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Try http://www.pocketpctechs.com/Acces [...] pe=lilsync
Cool retractable cables.
The ipaq adapters are just more revenue for HP!

Greg Woods



"Jud Hardcastle" <l5i5changethistodash5rbo@xemaps.removethis.com> wrote in
message news:MPG.1c3f24853ea310a3989860@news.dallas.sbcglobal.net...
>
>
> Just starting to look for replacement for my trusty Casio EM500 so
> paying more attention at the pocketpc displays.
>
> YIKES. I hadn't realized that the IPAQ's had to use such a large
> adapter/dongle to plug the power cord into the ppc when not using the
> base. That "rig" is massive! AND it looks like it's also got so much
> leverage that it would be easy to do major damage to the IPAQ slot.
>
> I assume the ac adapter doubles for the cradle so they had to use an
> adapter to fit the socket on the ppc but 1) why couldn't they have used
> a separate power socket on the ppc like everybody else or 2) make the
> cradle accept the same type of connector that's on the bottom of the ppc
> so the ac adapter could still use just one?
>
> Don't they realize/care that some people might actually need to USE the
> ppc WITH IT PLUGGED IN? I've used the Casio probably hundreds of times
> with the ac adapter attached. Sometimes at my desk when it's charging
> but even more often in bed or a chair while reading an ebook--the low
> battery indicator comes on, plug in adapter, keep on reading. But
> that's with the power cord coming out the top corner with a normal
> socket--the cord is out of the way and can be pretty much ignored. But
> just looking at the IPAQ setup I think that mess at the bottom would be
> smack in the way sticking so far down like that.
>
> What do IPAQ owners think? Is it a hassle? Is it in the way? Does it
> break? Is there an alternative--maybe a 3rd party power cord that comes
> with it's own dedicated plug that plugs directly into the ppc and
> doesn't use the dongle thing? I did a Google search but didn't find
> anything using every keyword combo I could think of--reference? Anybody
> make their own?
> --
> Jud
> Dallas TX USA

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I agree with all your comments except the one quoted below. Unfortunately
most everyone else is using this adapter concept. My new Dells are the same,
Loox does the same...I think it is a way to reduce the size of the device
just a little, by not having to have space for the power socket. Not a lot I
know, but every little bit helps appease the consumer desire for
smaller...at the expense of hauling another losable component, and all the
other issues you cite. Glad you have found the ZipLinq style cables. They
are very convenient. Do be aware that many folks are making these, they are
not all just re-branded versions from the same OEM. There are quality
differences, sometimes in correspondence to price. I have had good luck with
the genuine ZipLinq and the ones from www.pc-mobile.net

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Sven, MS-MVP Mobile Devices
"Jud Hardcastle" <l5i5changethistodash5rbo@xemaps.removethis.com> wrote in
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>1) why couldn't they have used a separate power socket on the ppc like
everybody else
>