03-11-2003, 08:00 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Gomadic Corp Dell Axim X5 USB Power Sync Cable & Accessories
"Gomadic Corp has recently expanded their popular line of Power Sync to include the popular Dell Axim X5 line of PDAs. Power Sync Cables empower the mobile professional to simply their life by reducing the number of cables required to support life on the road. By connecting a 4-foot long Power Sync cable between the base of a Dell Axim PDA and a standard USB port, users can simultaneously recharge their handheld while auto synchronizing data with their desktop or laptop PC. No bulky cradles, no AC power adapters and no additional software required! The Dell Axim Power Sync cable is custom designed by engineers at Gomadic, professionally built to our specification and is backed by a lifetime warranty. So go ahead and simplify your life today."
I remain a HUGE fan of sync+charge cables. I have a few Pocket PCs in use, so freeing up desk space is always a goal of mine. These cables are also wonderful for travelling!
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03-11-2003, 08:13 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 224
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What's the difference between this sync/charge cable versus the ones offered by PocketSolutions or by Moonlight Technologies or Belkin or miniSync? Is there any reason to pick one over another?
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03-11-2003, 08:21 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 64
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I'm also a fan of Gomadic sync/charge cables. I finally got rid of my power adapter and metal cradle. It's great for when I travel, since I have a laptop and can leave behind my pocket pc's power adapter. The car adapter also works great, since the cable attaches securely to the pocket PC.
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03-11-2003, 08:30 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 104
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Originally Posted by etalianstallion
What's the difference between this sync/charge cable versus the ones offered by PocketSolutions or by Moonlight Technologies or Belkin? Is there any reason to pick one over another?
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Actually, there isn't a difference. They ARE Gomadic cables from PocketSolutions. PocketSolutions has been reselling Gomadic cables, both sync+power and Cell phone, as well as Seidio's car mounts. I bought a sync+power cable for my Axim a few weeks ago, and it works flawlessly.
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03-11-2003, 09:37 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 224
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Originally Posted by Windwalker
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Originally Posted by etalianstallion
What's the difference between this sync/charge cable versus the ones offered by PocketSolutions or by Moonlight Technologies or Belkin? Is there any reason to pick one over another?
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Actually, there isn't a difference. They ARE Gomadic cables from PocketSolutions. PocketSolutions has been reselling Gomadic cables, both sync+power and Cell phone, as well as Seidio's car mounts. I bought a sync+power cable for my Axim a few weeks ago, and it works flawlessly. |
Thanks for the info. I didn't know that PocketSolutions resell the Gomadic cables.
What about Moonlight Technologies? They offer the charge/sync cable + car adapter + wall adapter for only $21.99. I'm both happy and skeptical about the low price for all 3 components. I just want to make sure that this thing won't fry my Axim in any way.
Moonlight Technologies Dell Axim USB 3-piece Charge/Sync Kit
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03-11-2003, 10:16 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 13
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Dell Axim power adapter outputs more than 5 volts and USB can supply only 5V, then can you charge Axim using USB cable? Any idea?
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03-11-2003, 10:46 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 104
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Originally Posted by sripathi
Dell Axim power adapter outputs more than 5 volts and USB can supply only 5V, then can you charge Axim using USB cable? Any idea?
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EE was not my strong suit, but I can tell you that this cable works. I had a similar cable for my Audiovox Maestro, and it worked just fine.
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03-12-2003, 03:58 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 717
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Finally, it has been a strugle for Gomadic guys, I did pester them about this cable. I love their stuff and I hope it works as good as my iPAQ cable did.
Thanks for the savings Jason.
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03-12-2003, 04:04 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 48
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i know a bit off topic, but sort of related. but is it possible to create a usb host cable from the same port the sync cable plugs into?
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03-12-2003, 03:16 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 444
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It'll work well as long as the current draw isn't too heavy. For example, my notebook -- which is especially sensitive to USB draw -- charged a naked iPAQ fine, but an iPAQ plus PC Slider overloaded the port.
AFAIK, as long as the load on the port doesn't exceed the USB max (is it 500 mA?), the Axim will charge, albeit more slowly than with an adapter rated at the full voltage for the device. Make sense?
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Originally Posted by sripathi
Dell Axim power adapter outputs more than 5 volts and USB can supply only 5V, then can you charge Axim using USB cable? Any idea?
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