alternate charger

[rixpre2010]

Has anyone found another charger that works with the Galaxy 10.1? I was hoping to find something a little more compact and portable than the original. I tried the one listed here:

http://store.androidcentral.com/griffin-powerduo-universal/5A202A6702.htm [DIdn't buy it on site - found it in a local retailer]

It says it's for tablets and smartphones and It's rated for 2.1 amps, but it didn't charge the tablet. Galaxy acted like it was connecting to a computer and tried to go into USB mode.

Are there alternatives for a backup/travel charger or does the Galaxy have to have a Samsung attached to it to work?

 

[PaulQ]

Has anyone found another charger that works with the Galaxy 10.1? I was hoping to find something a little more compact and portable than the original. I tried the one listed here:

http://store.androidcentral.com/griffin-powerduo-universal/5A202A6702.htm [DIdn't buy it on site - found it in a local retailer]

It says it's for tablets and smartphones and It's rated for 2.1 amps, but it didn't charge the tablet. Galaxy acted like it was connecting to a computer and tried to go into USB mode.

Are there alternatives for a backup/travel charger or does the Galaxy have to have a Samsung attached to it to work?

Did you look at the Samsung accessory site? I could swear they have something called a "travel charger" and the discount code "googleio2011" might still work. I'm not sure it's aimed at smaller size, rather international plugs. Not sure.

LINK: (go to page 2)
Samsung Galaxy Tab

 

[rixpre2010]

I did see that travel charger, but that is basically the same as the original charger that came with the Galaxy - except it comes with more plug options.

Has anyone tried one of these with a standard charger:
USB car wall charger adapter plug Samsung Galaxy TAB | eBay