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

Carlos,

I gave two connector types for the Earthmate and BrailleNote in the last 
email. It would still be wise to take the charger and the unit to test 
before leaving the shack.

Mike



At 02:59 PM 11/11/2004, you wrote:
>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
>
>-----Original Message-----
>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, =
>LLC
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>
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