Car charger that charges at wall charger speeds?

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setzer715

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Let me get this clear.

All i need to look for when it is charging is AC mode. As long as it says that, it doesnt matter what i have or have not done to the cables, AC mode is AC mode.

The charger i am looking at getting is 2.1 amp (because it has a spare usb port...so 1amp per line) and when i plug it in and it says AC MODE then its good to go right.

I just bought a TMOBILE offical charger that shows AC MODE, so when it MONOPRICE charger arrives i can compare. If it doesnt work its another 5 bucks, if it does i can take the tmo one back.

But again i am just wondering are there any caveats to AC MODE, or is it that once AC mode shows that is all that matters.

I think your good with AC Mode
 

dirtyhamster73

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I bought this and it's the best thing ever! You can plug in two devices and a gps.....it charges super fast. I use it with my Samsung vibrants USB cord with all 3 of my phones ( sgs2, HTC sensation, and galaxy note n7000) with no issues. I can have my tomtom, sgs2 and my tab plug in at the same time and it takes about (roughly, as I've never really timed it) 1 1/2 hour to charge from dead.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00167TYLM/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
 

ghettoc401

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If you're still feeling cheap, these are less than $2:

http://dx.com/mini-car-cigarette-powered-1000ma-usb-adapter-charger-black-dc-12v-48925?item=34

I have 5 of them (gave the other 4 to family) and it charges the phone fairly quickly. I just went outside and can confirm that it shows A/C charging.

Side Note:

This one is 2 amps but I haven't tried it. I'm going to buy it and let you guys know how it works:

http://dx.com/universal-2000ma-usb-car-charger-adapter-for-digital-devices-black-12-24v-72961
 

Dougshell

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Does anyone have an experience with this charger from MONOPRICE
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p..._id=1082603&p_id=8858&seq=1&format=4#feedback

I need a great car charger and really dont want to spend to much money on it. Furthermore, if I am getting a 1+amp charger, as long as i am using the stock samsung charging cable then it shouldnt matter if the charger itself has D- and D+ shorted right?

Im assuming this is something standard on all usb CHARGING cables as appose to data cables.?


So I feel like a big ole d-bag for quoting myself..but oh well.

I received my monoprice charger today. Charges AC mode, LED is visible in direct sunlight, but is more then tolerable at night. I am very happy with this charger, and honestly i rather support mono then some random amazon reseller any day.
 

Dougshell

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Does it show AC mode. I have the same charger. I will check with GPS on tomorrow, but f\or me the charger charges very fast.
 

simeezee

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Does it show AC mode. I have the same charger. I will check with GPS on tomorrow, but f\or me the charger charges very fast.

How do I know if it's charging in AC mode?

---------- Post added at 10:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:45 AM ----------

How do I know if it's charging in AC mode?

Never mind, spare parts does the trick.

I have just tried again in my car. It DOES show AC charging with the Monoprice charger with both generic and Samsung USB cables.
 

Dougshell

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How do I know if it's charging in AC mode?

---------- Post added at 10:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:45 AM ----------



Never mind, spare parts does the trick.

I have just tried again in my car. It DOES show AC charging with the Monoprice charger with both generic and Samsung USB cables.

Check the time on a full charge with your charger

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