07-13-2004, 05:00 PM
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iPAQ 19/22/38/39/41/43/51/54/5500 Series Lil Sync� Pro Retractable Sync-n-Charge Cable from Pocket PC Techs
"Tired of carrying a large, bulky sync cable and AC Adapter? Our Lil' Sync� Pro Retractable Cables are the solution. Don't leave home without them. They extend from 4" up to 35", weigh only a couple of ounces and will sync and charge your unit. We've retooled and added a strain relief to the USB connector, a more robust retracting mechanism, and increased the cable strength."
Sync 'n Charge cables are excellent tools - space-saving and easy to transport, these cables allow you to synchronize and charge your Pocket PC using a USB port. I'm particularly excited about this cable from Pocket PC Techs because it's compatible with so many types of iPAQs - unless I'm mistaken, every series except the original 3650. That's a big help to me, since I routinely connect several different types of iPAQs to my PC and I'm constantly muttering under my breath as I try to find the right one. No more!
Pocket PC Techs is taking pre-orders for these cables, $19.99 USD, and they're expected to start shipping August 8th or sooner. Subscribers can save 10% off the price - check out the discounts page for the coupon code.
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07-13-2004, 06:33 PM
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I used to have a retractable charge'n sync cable for my 2210, but it didn't work on my 4150 due to the 4150 drawing a higher charge than the cable could provide, so I had to switch to a short stubby, think cable tha tswitchs bewteen sync and charge to make it work.
Do we know that this cable really will work with the 4150?
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07-13-2004, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by silentmuse
I used to have a retractable charge'n sync cable for my 2210, but it didn't work on my 4150 due to the 4150 drawing a higher charge than the cable could provide, so I had to switch to a short stubby, think cable tha tswitchs bewteen sync and charge to make it work. Do we know that this cable really will work with the 4150?
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Yes, that's the whole point of this announcement. :-) The 4150 draws so much power they needed to re-tool the cable and it took months. This cable WILL change the 4150 based on what I've been told. PPC Techs know their stuff, if they say it will charge the 4150, I'll believe them. ;-)
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07-13-2004, 06:38 PM
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What is the difference between the original Lil Sync� Retractable Sync-n-Charge Cable and the new Lil Sync� Pro Retractable Sync-n-Charge Cable?
EDIT: I think it finally hit me. This cable can recharge the HP iPAQ 19/22/38/39/54/5500 Series, where as the previous version required a separate cable for each device. Am I correct?
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07-13-2004, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by pschultz
What is the difference between the original Lil Sync� Retractable Sync-n-Charge Cable and the new Lil Sync� Pro Retractable Sync-n-Charge Cable?
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Well, their first Lil'Sync cable for the 4150 only did sync, not charge - this one does both.
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07-13-2004, 10:35 PM
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Wow, I've been waiting for one of these cables to work fully with my 4155. I will definitely be preordering one. 
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07-14-2004, 09:00 AM
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What are their write shield protectors like? I've been a big fan of the clear touch protectors from box wave, but now I have a 4150 I'd like to replace all my cables etc so I'll need a sync and charge and Box wave doesn't do that for the 4150 (obvously enough)
I'd like to get everything from one place as the international postage is a killer.
Cheers
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07-14-2004, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by baralong
What are their write shield protectors like?
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In a word: awesome! Still using my first one (and I have been using it for over a year!)
Steve
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07-14-2004, 07:39 PM
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I don't understand, i bought a boxwave minisync cable for $14.99 and it works with my 5550???
Why would anyone pay $19.95 for one of these when boxwave has been selling them for $14.99?
I know when I bought it, a while ago, almost 6 months ago, they were selling it for $5 at one time. I think if you stick around you can get this for that cheap again.
personally, I'd check a site like gadgetaddict or something for a cheaper price. These were some big splash about six months ago and then well, i don't get the big hype for an overpriced cable here.
http://www.boxwave.com/products/mini...-series_56.htm
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07-15-2004, 06:57 AM
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Re: I don't understand, i bought a boxwave minisync cable for $14.99 and it works with my 5550???
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Originally Posted by sanjay.srikonda
Why would anyone pay $19.95 for one of these when boxwave has been selling them for $14.99?
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Boxwave's cables don't support the new power-hungry PDAs (ie. the hp 4155). They just can't provide enough juice to sync and charge the PDA. That's why these new sync'n'charge cables are so interesting, because us iPaq 4155 owners now have a mini-cable to buy!
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