2A Dual USB Car Charger?

butler360 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 05:24 AM

I'd like to get a universal USB car charger with two ports in which each port is capable of at least 1A. From what I've heard, the TP2 will use somewhere near 1A to charge. Is this correct?

I've found these chargers:
http://www.usbfever.com/index_eprodu...roducts_id=638 ($15.99, appears to have a fuse)
http://www.phonesuit.com/products/US...ger-17-10.html ($19.99, not clear whether it has any safety features or not)

Does anyone have any experience with these products or vendors? Or any other suggestions that fit (even a 4A dual charger, if it exists)? I know the HTC charger is 2A but only has a hardwired mini USB, which is obviously less flexible than just a standard USB port.

And why are these higher-powered chargers so rare? Are there risks?

Thanks!

butler360 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 05:36 PM

Anyone? Sorry for the bump but my Amazon prime trial is soon over and if I don't get one of these I'll probably get a 500ma one off of Amazon.

supdawg · #3 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 05:43 PM

You want a charger than can charge @ 1000 mA.

kierandill · #4 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by butler360

From what I've heard, the TP2 will use somewhere near 1A to charge. Is this correct?

Jeez, I hope not. Because it would be impossible to ever charge it from a PC, since the USB standard is 500mA max per port.

prodigy215 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by supdawg

You want a charger than can charge @ 1000 mA.

Where can you find a charger like that at?

**NinjaDuck** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by prodigy215

Where can you find a charger like that at?

I actually made my own using a DC voltage regulator designed for Satelite Radio and some old parts from a computer case.

If I have time, I will upload some pics.

Fla Chuck · #7 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 11:30 PM

I purchased a couple of 2x 12v USB cigarette lighter plugs to replace the $35 chargers for my Touch. Not sure what the draw for the Touch is, but boy, it sure charges more quickly than the USB on my laptop! The USB - mini-USB cables were just lying around, and the converter plugs were maybe $3 each...

butler360 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by prodigy215

Where can you find a charger like that at?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 ($0.97!)

amjman · #9 (**permalink**) 10-09-2009, 07:25 PM

I have one-er-two of those chargers! They work great for TP1 and TP2, and for me, it also allows me to charge my headset, from Plantronics, with the Micro-USB connection too!

I just wanted to let everyone know!

A

Bigsmith · #10 (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by amjman

I have one-er-two of those chargers! They work great for TP1 and TP2, and for me, it also allows me to charge my headset, from Plantronics, with the Micro-USB connection too!

I just wanted to let everyone know!

A

What charger are you referring to?

The TP2 evidently pulls a lot of juice... several of my USB chargers that worked fine with earlier phones don't charge it.