Car charger for the S3?

[kgilbertsen]

Just got my S3 and wondering what the power limit is for a car charger. I've got a Motorola charger that I've used with the Epic 4G and want to avoid over or under powering the S3.
Ken

 

[kgilbertsen]

Can I assume that whatever charger I use will probably be OK? Based on the number of views this post has and no response, it seems that it's probably not a big deal, right?
Ken

 

[cgardnervt]

If you have any worry at all then I would hit up Amazon for the OEM Samsung car charger.

 

[kgilbertsen]

No worry, just want to use an appropriate power source. I could not find the Samsung spec, but will search for 'oem Samsung charger', thanks.
Ken

 

[camiller]

If you have your SIII, isn't there power specs on the wall wart that came with it? Should say something like Output 5v -- 1A or Output 5V -- 700mA or something. Find a car charger with nearly the same spec.

 

[kgilbertsen]

If you have your SIII, isn't there power specs on the wall wart that came with it? Should say something like Output 5v -- 1A or Output 5V -- 700mA or something. Find a car charger with nearly the same spec.

Duh! Good point :-[ I hadn't taken that piece out of the box - just the USB cord. My old eyes will need a magnifying glass to read it though. I think it's 1 amp, which is the output of my current car charger. Thanks.

 

[camiller]

Just found a really good write up (In an Amazon review of all places) talking about the generic USB car chargers.

Amazon.com: K. Crawford's review of Ultra Compact High 2.1A Output Dual USB Ca...

 

[JayL]

seems like all the samsung stuff is 700mah and all my stuff from other phones is 1A

 

[Coorsleftfield]

The motorola SPN5400A is the charger you want.. 950ma, and good reviews. You can get it at amazon for a little over $5.00.

Amazon.com: Motorola Vehicle Power Adapter micro-USB Rapid Rate Charger: Electronics

 

[kgilbertsen]

The motorola SPN5400A is the charger you want.. 950ma, and good reviews. You can get it at amazon for a little over $5.00.

That's the one I have been using with my Epic 4G for the past couple of years. It's held up very well, and will hopefully continue to work well with the S3.