Car Charger?

[Soul TKR]

Do you need to buy a dedicated car charger for this thing? I've read that you can't charge this thing by just using the usb cord/outlet?

Reason I ask is my wifes new car has a usb outlet for charging phones and such. Just wondering if I need to purchase one of those cigarette lighter chargers instead. Haven't had a chance to go out to the car and just check yet LOL.

 

[Splitz]

From what I've read, you'll need the cigarette lighter charger as it has the correct 15VDC output. The USB ports is probably only pushing out 5VDC.

 

[Soul TKR]

What about one of those dual usb car/cigarette chargers? I have one of those as well.

 

[Soul TKR]

Fyi, I got around to trying the built in usb in our new car as well as the aftermarket dual usb cigarette charger I use for my phone. Neither worked so it looks like I have to order one...

 

[Scarab]

Very odd, but good to know. I know the charger is a little different, but I thought you could still use it on your computer USB or any cigarette lighter adapter, only it will take a longer time to charge.

 

[Soul TKR]

Yea pretty crappy its setup that way...

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