[gps-talkusers] Re: Radio Shack, I Go charger

Cindy,

My circumstances are a bit unique in having to carry both a laptop and a 
BrailleNote. I am usually giving presentations and need the laptop to 
display a video or give a power point presentation. My laptop also has 
customer GPS programs, maps and the like that I might need to help out a 
customer at a conference.

For normal portable information needs like Email, Internet access and word 
processing, the BrailleNote would be all I need. Nonetheless, being able to 
combine even 2 chargers into one with the Radio Shack device, helps to 
simplify the items I need to take with me on the road.

Mike



At 12:53 PM 11/11/2004, you wrote:
>Mike,
>
>This is fascinating to a tech hungry but not tech savvy reader.  I've been
>reading about the Trekker and your GPS system.  I also need to replace my
>laptop (stolen from my office), and am trying to understand which way to
>go - another laptop/notebook bought now with GPS to follow in a year or two
>or three (I can wait) until it's even more evolved and there are more
>choices), OR a VoiceNote purchased now in lieu of a laptop.  So here -
>finally - is my question.  Why would you want to carry both a Braille Note
>and a laptop?  What does the laptop do that the Voice Note would not do?
>
>Thanks!
>Cindy
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Michael May" <MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <GPS-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 7:19 PM
>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Radio Shack, I Go charger
>
>
>How about charging your BrailleNote and Earthmate from one charger?
>
>As anyone who travels knows, the more devices you carry, the more chargers
>you have to drag along. I typically travel with at least 5 devices that
>need charging, the BrailleNote, the Earthmate receiver, my Nokia phone, my
>Bluetooth headset for the phone and my laptop. These chargers can be heavy,
>bulky and even require bringing a power strip.
>
>I just purchased 2 Radio Shack "I go" chargers to charge all 5 devices.
>
>The standard I go is $59 and will charge 2 devices at once. It figures out
>the power requirements of each device automatically. There is both an AC
>power cord and a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter.
>
>It comes with one device tip and you can add others. I took my devices to
>the Shack and they picked out the connectors and put them on the
>appropriate cords.
>
>The charger consists of two flat boxes and the various cords can be
>removed. A standard power cord plugs into the wall so you don't have to
>worry about a big power cube. I used the standard charger for my phone and
>Bluetooth headset.
>
>I also purchased the laptop version of the I Go for $119. It is similar to
>the standard but the interface box is thicker, like you would normally see
>for a laptop charger. It comes with a collection of tips for various
>laptops including the Dell which I have. I purchased the optional number 4
>connector, which fits the BrailleNote. This way, I can switch tips for one
>cable between the laptop and the BrailleNote. I have the other cable with a
>tip for the Earthmate, the A12.
>
>I really like the fact that I now have chargers that work with AC and in
>the car as well. I never had a 12-volt charger for the BrailleNote and now
>I do.
>
>I didn't check yet to see if they also switch between 110 and 220 volts but
>I assume they do. I'll have to see if I can get UK and European power cords.
>
>Each charger comes with a vinyl carrying case. Pretty cool.
>
>Mike
>
>
>
>Michael G. May
>
>
>CEO Sendero Group
>
>Developers and distributors of BrailleNote GPS
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>tactile watch and the ID Mate, bar code reader
>
>MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>http://www.SenderoGroup.com
>
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