where to buy original car chargers?

[vapor]

Where do you guys buy the original car chargers? I tried looking online but so far, all that I have found are the generic car chargers. Even some shops that had pictures of the original car chargers only sold generic ones.

Any idea where I can get an original charger or if you have one for sale? Also what is the price that I can expect to pay for an original car charger?

[SiliconS]

I bought a proper O2 car charger from an O2 shop here in the UK for £15 at the weekend. Works well.

I might sell it if I find a solution involving a dual USB car adapter that works with the synch/charge cable and can simultaneously charge my TomTom...

Seems bizarre that you're in Singapore, near to HongKong where most of the eBay sellers of chargers and adapters are based, and yet you can't get what you want locally. :)

[vapor]

I bought a proper O2 car charger from an O2 shop here in the UK for £15 at the weekend. Works well.

I might sell it if I find a solution involving a dual USB car adapter that works with the synch/charge cable and can simultaneously charge my TomTom...

Seems bizarre that you're in Singapore, near to HongKong where most of the eBay sellers of chargers and adapters are based, and yet you can't get what you want locally. :)

Thanks for the heads up. problem is that the the chargers for sale are those third party ones which I do not want.

[SiliconS]

Thanks for the heads up. problem is that the the chargers for sale are those third party ones which I do not want.
The one I bought is a genuine O2 one. It has a natty blue LED light in the shape of the O2 logo as well. :)

[nuclear]

The one I bought is a genuine O2 one. It has a natty blue LED light in the shape of the O2 logo as well. :)
Whats the difference between a $35 O2 Exec Car charger and a $5 Charger available from eBay. Both of them work and charge the O2 XDA Exec. Does the O2 Exec charger charge the Universal faster than the other non-official charger?

[SiliconS]

Whats the difference between a $35 O2 Exec Car charger and a $5 Charger available from eBay. Both of them work and charge the O2 XDA Exec. Does the O2 Exec charger charge the Universal faster than the other non-official charger?
I've got no experience of other chargers, so I can't answer your question. There are many people on this forum saying they've got problems with cheapo eBay chargers though.

My Exec charges more slowly from my PC's USB port than it does with the mains charger, so I guess it does drain a lot of current if the screen is on while charging. Cheap car chargers may not provide enough current.

[vapor]

Whats the difference between a $35 O2 Exec Car charger and a $5 Charger available from eBay. Both of them work and charge the O2 XDA Exec. Does the O2 Exec charger charge the Universal faster than the other non-official charger?

Most ebay car chargers are not able to charge the phone when it is running navigational problems. it just does not charge it at all. the phone needs to be turned off before you can charge it.

[nuclear]

Most ebay car chargers are not able to charge the phone when it is running navigational problems. it just does not charge it at all. the phone needs to be turned off before you can charge it.
Ah thanks. I might go for the O2 Car charger then. I think then the Car charer -> AC charger is much better. You know plugging in your AC charger into a Car charger outlet. Car charger adapters. Yes thats what they are called. I am sure thats a better choice and will work! ^^ Also a nice anti-shock car stand for the HTC Universal will be nice right? I saw some good ones on eBay. Show me something better if you see any? Also show me whats the best on eBay,... I am unable to decide... too much variety... I would usually go for the most expensive one but I like more features and durability ^^.. thanks vapor

[SiliconS]

I found a car adapter with dual USB outlets that the advertiser claims can supply 2 amps, which must be enough to power + charge the Exec and charge the TomTom. Am trying also to find a cable to charge TomTom from a USB port and then my life will be complete.

vapor, if I get these things and they work, I'm happy to post you my O2 car charger at cost. I'll let you know in the new year.

[vapor]

I found a car adapter with dual USB outlets that the advertiser claims can supply 2 amps, which must be enough to power + charge the Exec and charge the TomTom. Am trying also to find a cable to charge TomTom from a USB port and then my life will be complete.

vapor, if I get these things and they work, I'm happy to post you my O2 car charger at cost. I'll let you know in the new year.

That'd be great buddy. Do let me know the costs yeah?