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

Hey Mike.  Do you have any part numbers or size numbers that we could =
take
with us to ensure we get the proper connecters that will attach to our
braille notes and earthmate receivers?

Carlos and Seeing Eye Dog Derek

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From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael May
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 10:20 PM
To: GPS-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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=20
you have to drag along. I typically travel with at least 5 devices that=20
need charging, the BrailleNote, the Earthmate receiver, my Nokia phone, =
my=20
Bluetooth headset for the phone and my laptop. These chargers can be =
heavy,=20
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=20
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=20
the Shack and they picked out the connectors and put them on the=20
appropriate cords.

The charger consists of two flat boxes and the various cords can be=20
removed. A standard power cord plugs into the wall so you don't have to=20
worry about a big power cube. I used the standard charger for my phone =
and=20
Bluetooth headset.

I also purchased the laptop version of the I Go for $119. It is similar =
to=20
the standard but the interface box is thicker, like you would normally =
see=20
for a laptop charger. It comes with a collection of tips for various=20
laptops including the Dell which I have. I purchased the optional number =
4=20
connector, which fits the BrailleNote. This way, I can switch tips for =
one=20
cable between the laptop and the BrailleNote. I have the other cable =
with a=20
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=20
I do.

I didn't check yet to see if they also switch between 110 and 220 volts =
but=20
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
Now distributing BrailleNote, VoiceNote, Miniguide, The Tissot Silen-T=20
tactile watch and the ID Mate, bar code reader

MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.SenderoGroup.com

(530) 757-6800, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007 Sendero Group, =
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