Portable chargers for TC

[cellshadow]

Does anyone know of a portable/emergency charger that would be suitable for use with a TC?

I've seen a few available but none of them seem to be specifically for HTC devices...

Here's a few to give you an idea of what I'm thinking of:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/travelpower/9b80/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/travelpower/917b/

Thanks.

[turcomora]

Check this one out.

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=171891

[sonus]

Check this one out.

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=171891

Nice find!

[cellshadow]

Yeah, wasn't aware that there was an official device on the way. Thanks :)

[JulianL]

Frustratingly, no dimensions are specified (only the weight). Has anyone found this info anywhere?

- Julian

[cellshadow]

Frustratingly, no dimensions are specified (only the weight). Has anyone found this info anywhere?

- Julian

Judging by the picture (and using the mini usb port as refernce) I'd say its about the same size as the TC.

Not really as small as I'd like, but definately pretty portable ;)

[jefmcg]

I picked up one of these (http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/100558648/USB_1_5v_Emergency_Quick_Charger_A_.html) at Hong Kong airport. I had tried it briefly but thought it didn't work (that was nearly a year ago with a different phone). I tried it this morning with the TC and it works great. I had 2x2600mA NiMH batteries, and my phone was at about 80% charge. The batteries are at indeterminant charge (charged several weeks ago, so partially discharged). I plugged the first one in and took the charge to around 90%. The second battery got it up to 100 % while using the GPS and still has charge. So it looks like it would give me enough power to make calls with one battery and if I take 4 along, I am thinking it could use GPS all day from a flat phone (with some battery swapping). The phone still gained charge while using the GPS.

I imaging that all of the ones that use AA would be similar, so the one above should do the trick. The problem with the one I have is the battery can be pushed slightly and lose the connection (which is presumably why I thought it didn't work initially).

Edit Did a better test. A single 2600 mA AA battery gives about 25% charge.

joan

[Chris X11]

I'm using the Philips rechargeable battery. It's not too big, not too heavy, it fits in my pockets and can give you up to 30 hrs of additional autonomy.

I use it frequently when riding my motorbike while using the Polaris gps. Up to 10 hours without problem, and I could still partly recharge my phone after.
Otherwhise, it can give up to two full charges, maybe 2 and a half.

Here are the specs (in french sorry).
http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/fr/fr/consumer/cc/_onlineStoreStatus_false/_productid_SCE4420_10_FR_CONSUMER/_retailStoreStatus_true/Power2Go+SCE4420-10
Model is SCE4420. It's boxed with many plugs to charge other items.
http://www.consumer.philips.com/catalog/product/SCE4420_10-TRV-global-001.jpg

[eami]

These are quite good:

http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00304&dept_id=015&cat_id=035

http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00314&dept_id=015&cat_id=035

And these are a littlebit simpler:

http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00528&dept_id=015&cat_id=035

http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00527&dept_id=015&cat_id=035