PC USB charger slower than wall powered charger?

marklyn · #1 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 07:54 PM

Does anyone know if re-charging the Diamond is faster using the a/c adapter-usb charger or is the as fast if you use a PC-usb cable to charge it?

Also, has anyone found any Sprint CDMA desktop charger on the after market yet (one that is under $50)?

sn0b0ard · #2 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 07:55 PM

The AC adapter charges faster, but in my experience, the slow charge of the PC USB gives my phone more battery life...

**Mr. X** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 07:56 PM

PC is slower because it provides 500mA of current for charging.

the wall charger provides 1000mA or 1A for charging, so wall charger is twice as fast in most cases.

CyberBlaster · #4 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 08:15 PM

I find that the phone likes to stop recharging sometimes while having it synced with the computer.

**Certs** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 08:17 PM

That's probably your PC's power settings CB

CyberBlaster · #6 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pattycerts

That's probably your PC's power settings CB

hmm possibly I never considered that. I will have to check it out. Thanks

**Certs** · #7 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 08:24 PM

I would have been more specific as to which settings to change but I honestly have no idea. Either the USB hubs settings, the Windows Power/Standby settings, or both

**Mr. X** · #8 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Pattycerts

I would have been more specific as to which settings to change but I honestly have no idea. Either the USB hubs settings, the Windows Power/Standby settings, or both

also check Settings > System > Power, and make sure "do no charge when connected to pc/active sync" is not checked on the diamond

CyberBlaster · #9 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Juggalo_X

also check Settings > System > Power, and make sure "do no charge when connected to pc/active sync" is not checked on the diamond

Good to point out, but it is unchecked. It does charge for a bit then stops, it usually only happens when I am playing with it. I found the power settings in the device manager so I would imagine that would fix it.