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Hi
I just ordered three items from 'Mobile Fun' and all three were out of stock, with no clue as to when they will be back in stock - useless!!
Can anyone recommend an alternative (expansys dont have what I want)
I am after:
- Retractable USB sync/charge cable
- Car charger (that has standard USB socket on back of it)
- Mains charger (with USB output)
- HTC Universal case
Idea being to save carting around separate chargers for camera, phone, mp3 player, bt headset etc.
For the record I ordered:
- i-mate JASJAR Leather Case Out of stock 14/11/2005
- Martin Fields Retractable USB Sync Cable - Orange C500 & MDA Compact
Out of stock 14/11/2005
- 3 in 1 Charger Pack for Samsung Phones Out of stock 14/11/2005
- Royal Mail First Class Delivery Out of stock 14/11/2005
Nigel

Not sure what the deal is with Mobile Fun. I too ordered three different items yesterday. Their website said that all three items were in stock so I expected them to arrive today.
Then I received an email saying that all three items were out of stock.
Maybe Mobile Fun don't actually keep any stock!
I emailed them back to say that if the items aren't with me in the next few days then cancel my order.

Hiya, I ordered a retractable sync 'n' charge cable from eXpansys for the Universal... I found it by looking at the accessories available for the jasjar, I think. I have also in the past bought an "all in one" travel kit for the BA from them (and have seen that they do one for the Universal) that comprises a mains to usb charger with several international & uk mains plug converters, a car lighter socket to usb adapter and a usb to BA cable. It was about £12 for the BA if I remember rightly...
I've not looked at cases yet, but include a link for the sake of completeness!
retractable cable (£12): http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=125552&asource=119353
travel kit (£20): http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=125969&asource=119353
cases (various): http://www.expansys.com/accessory.asp?code=119353&atype=Cases&count=23
HTH

Recommendation for a portable auxiliary power source

I'm looking for a "small and lightweight" auxiliary battery or charger that I can use when I have no access to an AC outlet to preserve the phone's battery charge. A small device that I can connect to the microUSB port of the Captivate with a short USB cable while I watch my movies. Preferably with a built-in rechargeable battery, but would consider a device that can take AA or AAA rechargeables. I know I can get a couple extra phone batteries with a charger for a few $$$ in eBay, but I want something I can take out of my briefcase and in a second connect it to the phone without the inconvenience of having to remove my Amzer Argyle case and the back cover of the phone. I'm afraid I'm going to stretch my phone case out shape by taking it off and putting it on, mess up (loosen) the locking mechanism of the back cover or will end up, somehow, bending the simulated carbon fiber back cover. Not to mention the fear of dumping my coffee on the internals of the phone while it sits with the back exposed on the food tray of a plane/train/bus or on whichever surface I happen to be having my coffee. The icing on the cake would be if this auxiliary power source could also serve as a phone stand.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

I ordered one of these - there are other variations; but this is 4000mAh (so almost 3 times our current battery), The USB port is a full 1A, and will also charge my camcorder battery. They do make one with 2 USB ports:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029U2WTG/ref=oss_product
It was $25 when i ordered it last week - now it is more.

Tekkeon MP1550
I've been using this to charge several usb devices on the go. i had it for several years now. its better if you pair it with sanyo eneloops.
its $14.99 @ newegg $22.30 on amazon

Many thanks for your suggestions... but is there anything smaller? That Energizer XP4000 looks like an excellent option at $25, but at $50 it is a little too big an expensive.
Edit:
I just ran across the Duracell Powersource Mini.... Anyone using this with a Captivate? Also, does anyone have any details on the specs of the battery in this powerpack? I could not even find any details in the Duracell site.
Amazon
Duracell
I also found this one, but for $1.49 I don't know if it'll end up killing the phone. But it could be nice rechargeable AA batteries.

tamanaco said:
Many thanks for your suggestions... but is there anything smaller? That Energizer XP4000 looks like an excellent option at $25, but at $50 it is a little too big an expensive.
Edit:
I just ran across the Duracell Powersource Mini.... Anyone using this with a Captivate? Also, does anyone have any details on the specs of the battery in this powerpack? I could not even find any details in the Duracell site.
Amazon
Duracell
I also found this one, but for $1.49 I don't know if it'll end up killing the phone. But it could be nice rechargeable AA batteries.
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I won't buy anything that I can't find tech specs on - so the Duracell unit could be 1000mAh or 3000mAh - for the price i would say it is around 1000. The 2 AA chargers have to up the 3V to 5V and so the best available power is about 1000 mAh (i base this on the altoids chargers specs using 2 2500mAh AA batteries).
If all you want is a 1000 mAh in a small form factor, Target sells one (the Energizer XP 1000) in the store for about $20 with a bunch of tips. Keep in mind that our batteries are 1500 mAh so you won't get a full charge.

alphadog00 said:
I won't buy anything that I can't find tech specs on - so the Duracell unit could be 1000mAh or 3000mAh - for the price i would say it is around 1000.
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The Duracell appears to be the exact same device as the Xantrex Technologies 852 2051 Xpower Mobile Mini. If this is the case, then it appears to be a 3000mAh device. I like this charger because it has a built-in mini USB connector and a separated regular USB which makes it very convenient. I wonder who the OEM is... Duracell or Xantrex?
I also came across the IOGEAR Gear Juice Mobile, but based on some of the users' reviews it appears to have have 2000mAh rechargeable battery.

I saw that one that looked like the Duracell but i could not be sure. Wherever you buy make sure you can return if it is not what you want.
It seems hard to find much that is 1500 mah or larger without getting to big.
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tamanaco said:
Many thanks for your suggestions... but is there anything smaller? That Energizer XP4000 looks like an excellent option at $25, but at $50 it is a little too big an expensive.
Edit:
I just ran across the Duracell Powersource Mini.... Anyone using this with a Captivate? Also, does anyone have any details on the specs of the battery in this powerpack? I could not even find any details in the Duracell site.
Amazon
Duracell
I also found this one, but for $1.49 I don't know if it'll end up killing the phone. But it could be nice rechargeable AA batteries.
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I have attached the Tech Specs for you!
Sorry for the crappy quality...the color original exceeded the upload size limit.

MasterN02 said:
I have attached the Tech Specs for you!
Sorry for the crappy quality...the color original exceeded the upload size limit.
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It is good enough;
The good news is that Xantrex makes both and they are 3Ah. The only down side is that you are limited to .5A charge - same as USB. I picked the Energizer as it is capable of 1A output, although our phones only draw about 700 mA max.
Wait one other downside - miniUSB not microUSB so it won't fit our phones without an adapter. This must be an "old" product as the spec sheet says it fits "New Motorola phones such as RAZR and ROKR" neither are made any more.

Given that the Xantrex appears to be an old product I have continued to look around for an auxiliary power source. I found the Kensington K38056US which has a microUSB and a MiniUSB output connectors and uses a regular built-in USB connector to charge. So the element of convenience is very high given that it can also be charged with the Captivate charger. Only thing is that the battery is 1200 mAh, but it appears to have an output of up to 1000 mAh. Amazon has it for $30. The specs sheet says that it started shipping on 5/1/10 so this one is a "fairly" new device.
In terms of power I have not yet found anything that matches the Energizer XP4001 for its size, but it is a little heavier than the Kensington (5.4 onz vs. 4.0 ) and you also have to carry an additional AC adapter.
The search continues...

Splash Intense 5400mAh External Battery Pack
Anyone tried this for the Captivate? at 3.2 oz weight and dual charging it looks very portable!
Splash Intense 5400mAh External Battery Pack

kothrud123 said:
Anyone tried this for the Captivate? at 3.2 oz weight and dual charging it looks very portable!
Splash Intense 5400mAh External Battery Pack
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hey...sorry for irrelevant posting...but your name sounds familiar ..! are you from Pune?
btw Splash Intense 5400mAh should work with captivate, 5400mAh is lot of power, i guess it can recharge captivate at least 3 times considering its 1500mAh battery..

Well, I just received the Duracell Powersource Mini which I ordered from Amazon as it's on sale for $19.50 down from the MSRP of 59.99. The [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Xantrex-Technologies-852-0251-XPower-Mobile/dp/B000R9T3T8/ref=pd_sim_ol_4"]Xantrex Xpower Mobile Mini [/URL]which is the same device is still selling for $45.50.
I added a music CD to my order as the Powersource Mini is eligible for free shipping on orders of $25+. Given the Powersource has a Mini-USB male connector and a regular USB female port built-in, I also got a shorter 2.5ft USB to Micro-USB cable from ebay for $2.99 to use with the Powersource Mini. (Also with free shipping and it fits perfectly in the Captivate) This short USB to Micro-USB cable will be used to charge my Captivate and the built-in Mini-USB connector will be used to charge my MP3 player and Camera. The Powersource Mini comes with a USB AC charger and a USB Vehicle DC charger adapter which gives me added flexibility.
The only issues I have found, so far, is that the DC input port of the Powersource is proprietary, so you always need to carry the 4.5ft USB charging cable and "possibly" the AC adapter. The USB AC adapter that comes with the Powersource is just a little bit bigger than the USB AC adapter that comes with the Captivate. A very negligible size difference, but I'd be afraid of using the Powersource AC adapter on the Captivate for prolonged periods of time as it "might" damage the phone. In the description of the AC Adapter of the Powersource it says that it is a AC/DC "Switching" Adapter. This "might" mean that it's designed specifically for the Powersource to switch off when it's fully charged. Also the output specs of the Powersource adapter are 5.5 volts 800mA compared to the 5.0 volts 700mA of the AC adapter that comes with the Captivate. I'd be nice if I only had to carry one AC adapter. Any thoughts on these USB AC/DC adapters being interchangeable?
Edit: In a previous post it was said that this device might be old because it had a Mini-USB instead of Micro-USB connector. A sticker on the device says that it was manufactured on 09/26/2008... So it is a bit old, but not extremely so.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/usb-gadgets/ceca/
Its only a 1500 mAh, but its pretty compact and it fits around your wrist.
Seems more convenient than a typical power source.

www . amazon . com/New-Trent-IMP1000-11000mAh-Blackberry/dp/B003ZBZ64Q/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_2
thinking about purchasing this one, only thing is it looks a little bulky

epicguy said:
www . amazon . com/New-Trent-IMP1000-11000mAh-Blackberry/dp/B003ZBZ64Q/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_2
thinking about purchasing this one, only thing is it looks a little bulky
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Did you ever buy this? I'm considering one for some travel and wondered how it worked out.

http://www.energizerpowerpacks.com/my/products/index.php#externalbatteries
I have both the XP2000 and XP8000 and both work very well.

I can't link but I bought a "Satechi icel 5200mAh" batter extender off amazon. It will charge my phone 3+ times before I need to recharge it. I use it to travel. Works great with all my portable devices as long as they use a USB charger. If I could take pictures I would show the size against a phone. I've put them both in a jacket pocket before without worry

tamanaco said:
I'm looking for a "small and lightweight" auxiliary battery or charger that I can use when I have no access to an AC outlet to preserve the phone's battery charge. A small device that I can connect to the microUSB port of the Captivate with a short USB cable while I watch my movies. Preferably with a built-in rechargeable battery, but would consider a device that can take AA or AAA rechargeables. I know I can get a couple extra phone batteries with a charger for a few $$$ in eBay, but I want something I can take out of my briefcase and in a second connect it to the phone without the inconvenience of having to remove my Amzer Argyle case and the back cover of the phone. I'm afraid I'm going to stretch my phone case out shape by taking it off and putting it on, mess up (loosen) the locking mechanism of the back cover or will end up, somehow, bending the simulated carbon fiber back cover. Not to mention the fear of dumping my coffee on the internals of the phone while it sits with the back exposed on the food tray of a plane/train/bus or on whichever surface I happen to be having my coffee. The icing on the cake would be if this auxiliary power source could also serve as a phone stand.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
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I have a portable charger with capacity of 1900mAh. Its lightweight Its output is 4.5 to 5.5v 800mA Max. Though the charge time is around 2 to 4 hours, it would be rite for your need and purpose. I am not sure of Thinkgeek, but if you can check gadget store Chinabuye, there are more ranges of power charging, you can check and choose the better one, I ordered it from them at reasonable rate.

tamanaco said:
Well, I just received the Duracell Powersource Mini which I ordered from Amazon as it's on sale for $19.50 down from the MSRP of 59.99. The [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Xantrex-Technologies-852-0251-XPower-Mobile/dp/B000R9T3T8/ref=pd_sim_ol_4"]Xantrex Xpower Mobile Mini [/URL]which is the same device is still selling for $45.50.
I added a music CD to my order as the Powersource Mini is eligible for free shipping on orders of $25+. Given the Powersource has a Mini-USB male connector and a regular USB female port built-in, I also got a shorter 2.5ft USB to Micro-USB cable from ebay for $2.99 to use with the Powersource Mini. (Also with free shipping and it fits perfectly in the Captivate) This short USB to Micro-USB cable will be used to charge my Captivate and the built-in Mini-USB connector will be used to charge my MP3 player and Camera. The Powersource Mini comes with a USB AC charger and a USB Vehicle DC charger adapter which gives me added flexibility.
The only issues I have found, so far, is that the DC input port of the Powersource is proprietary, so you always need to carry the 4.5ft USB charging cable and "possibly" the AC adapter. The USB AC adapter that comes with the Powersource is just a little bit bigger than the USB AC adapter that comes with the Captivate. A very negligible size difference, but I'd be afraid of using the Powersource AC adapter on the Captivate for prolonged periods of time as it "might" damage the phone. In the description of the AC Adapter of the Powersource it says that it is a AC/DC "Switching" Adapter. This "might" mean that it's designed specifically for the Powersource to switch off when it's fully charged. Also the output specs of the Powersource adapter are 5.5 volts 800mA compared to the 5.0 volts 700mA of the AC adapter that comes with the Captivate. I'd be nice if I only had to carry one AC adapter. Any thoughts on these USB AC/DC adapters being interchangeable?
Edit: In a previous post it was said that this device might be old because it had a Mini-USB instead of Micro-USB connector. A sticker on the device says that it was manufactured on 09/26/2008... So it is a bit old, but not extremely so.
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I got one of these from xs cargo for $10, at 3000 mAh it can charge the phone completely and still have some juice left. The non-usb charging port is annoying, but i've been thinking about modding it.
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Car Charger (Micro USB) $0.34 SHIPPED - Amazon

Car Charger (Micro USB) for Motorola Droid X $0.34 SHIPPED - Amazon
[ASIN B0040EYUHG]
Technical Details
* Generic High Quality Car Charger
* Smart Technology to avoid overcharging
* Nice and stylish retail poly bag
* You can talk while charging your cellular phone
* Micro adapter car charger for your device
Should work for Atrix 4G as well ... Ordered one ...
Update:
Tested it and it charged fine.

http://www.amazon.com/Car-Charger-Micro-Motorola-Droid/dp/B0040EYUHG
All of a sudden it's become $2.83. Unless you want to buy from a seller with a 77% approval rating. Also, no current is listed, so, thanks but no thanks.

I ordered anyways since it was so cheap. Should receive it next week and will post how it works.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S5Q9CA
$4.57 Motorola car charger sold by Amazon on Amazon, already ordered 3.

Car charger?

Before this forum was made, I was trying to find a car charger that would actually work. The majority of the ones sold on Amazon are just micro USB chargers, which obviously don't work for the a100. I found this one on another forum, so I bought one:
mobile.walmart.com/ip/Car-Cord-Adapter-with-Polarity-Switch/15050431
But when I tried another similar wall charging product, I had to exchange my tablet for a new one because the battery stopped charging entirely. So my question is, is this product (with the proper voltage settings, of course) safe to use?
This is the thread I found the product on:
acertabletforum.com/forum/acer-a100-general-discussion/1168-car-charger-2.html
A few people there claim it works, but I trust xda a lot more. Can anyone help me out?
Thanks, and I'm anxiously awaiting, like everyone else, some custom roms on this nice little device.
Sent from my A100 using xda premium

Since I didnt get any responses, I decided to just try it, and it worked fine. So if anyone else was looking for a car charger, this one will do the job.
Sent from my A100 using xda premium

Battery Charger
***** I AM NOT promoting this seller just added the link so you can check it out.***** ( gave him 100% rating)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200646271817?ssPageName=STRK:null:IT#ht_3564wt_1202
Thought I had posted this Battery Charger here.
Bought it from Ebay weeks ago and works great maybe you can find it else where.
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices
　
for Acer ICONIA Table PC A100
7" Android
　
　
with LED Power Indicator
Acer Tablet PC W500
A100-07u16u
A100-07u08u
A100-07u08w
12V~18V input, 12V output about 5’ in length ,long flat cable
LED indicator, e13, RoHS compliance
　
compact design, much smaller than AC style charger
advance IC for surge protection & power management
high quality item and brand new in retail box

It seems that the eBay one is better. It has 3A output vs the 2A from Walmart.
If you are using the A100 in the car it is better to have a charger with a higher capacity.

kwongwt said:
It seems that the eBay one is better. It has 3A output vs the 2A from Walmart.
If you are using the A100 in the car it is better to have a charger with a higher capacity.
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Wouldn't the additional amperage cause charging issues and additional wear on the battery?

kdkinc said:
Battery Charger
***** I AM NOT promoting this seller just added the link so you can check it out.***** ( gave him 100% rating)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200646271817?ssPageName=STRK:null:IT#ht_3564wt_1202
Thought I had posted this Battery Charger here.
Bought it from Ebay weeks ago and works great maybe you can find it else where.
eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices
　
for Acer ICONIA Table PC A100
7" Android
　
　
with LED Power Indicator
Acer Tablet PC W500
A100-07u16u
A100-07u08u
A100-07u08w
12V~18V input, 12V output about 5’ in length ,long flat cable
LED indicator, e13, RoHS compliance
　
compact design, much smaller than AC style charger
advance IC for surge protection & power management
high quality item and brand new in retail box
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I picked up the same one, excellent charger. The tip fits perfectly, no need to bust out the pliers with this one.

That's what she said......sorry couldn't resist
dharr18 said:
I picked up the same one, excellent charger. The tip fits perfectly, no need to bust out the pliers with this one.
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Car charger specs
After several calls to Acer, I was able to have then confirm that the maximum voltage that should be applied to the A100 is 12 volts DC.
Your car is capable of producing 13 to 15 volts DC while running. Failure to use a REGULATED 12 volt charger could fry your tablet. Your tablet will draw aprox 1.5-1.8 amps while running AND charging. Anything that is capable of delivering 2 amps or better will be fine. A charger rated at 5 amps will Not ham your unit, it is just capable of delivering the required power with room to spare.
NEVER attempt to charge via USB, there is NO physical connection between the USB port and the battery charging circuit.
I have not been able to get the size specifications for the charging plug from Acer. If I can find my caliper kit I will measure mine and post it here.
Hope this helps.
Bob

i just bought an extra wall charger and use inverter. i have a 800watts inverter lying around. and it works fine.

So does anyone have a lead on a 12 volt regulated car charger?

I used an 85 watt converter and watched a 90 minute movie with no problems except the converter was rather hot when I pulled it out of the lighter socket.

I picked up a +12V voltage regulator from Radio Shack and soldered it into a cheap Chinese charger I found on Ebay, and it works perfectly. The regulator is only rated at 1.5A, but I'm never using my A100 while it's charging in the car.
Considering the minimal voltage change, I doubt that additional .3 amp draw would overheat the regulator anyhow.

Struggling with a car charger

Hey, I am hoping someone can help me find the correct car charger adapter for my Galaxy note. I have tried a few and struggled.
I am looking for an adapter similar to this ... http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002C3AFHG
The problem is that it doesnt output correct (5v, 1mAmp ... read comment http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R2LOQFBMC3I746/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#R2LOQFBMC3I746) ... as a result, the charge is very slow and not useful for using device as a sat nav.
Is there anyone who has bought such an adapter that charges well?
Thanks.:cyclops:

Yes. The stock SAMSUNG car charger charges at a rate sufficient to increase the charge in the battery while using a nav device.
A search in this forum will find an older thread that discussed this. On member tested many car chargers and discovered that the SAMSUNG was the only one he found that performed properly.
Based on that review, I purchased the SAMSUNG charger on either ebay or amazon (don't remember) for a very good price. I also saved a great deal of money by not purchasing a bunch of cheapies that didn't work! I have been very pleased with my purchase.
Kraz
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I bought one on dealxtreme, was about 4 dollar and it works perfect.

Thanks so much for the information - I now know there is something out there, but no links I cant confidently find these chargers you guys speak of...
any links? Thanks

Car Charger
I have the same problem I have bougth a couple of cheap ones off ebay, but the battery still drains during Sat Nav use.
Looks like I may have to shell out for a more expensive one........

It doesnt seem an uncommon problem, but dame, it so difficult to find help. I have searched high and low for the above links. The problem is a real one, esp as I am looking for an adapter to plug to an exisiting cable...

I got the stock Car Dock and love it. Use it to play music via bluetooth and nav and its charges just fine.

nirpaudyal said:
It doesnt seem an uncommon problem, but dame, it so difficult to find help. I have searched high and low for the above links. The problem is a real one, esp as I am looking for an adapter to plug to an exisiting cable...
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It isn't difficult to find help. It IS difficult to want to help someone too lazy to do a simple search!
Go to amazon and search for "original car charger for Galaxy Note". I bought the one from Frontier Telecom LLC.
You'll have to do the rest yourself. I'm not going to buy it for you.
kraz
Sent from my Beautiful, White GT-N7000 using xda premium

You can use any standard usb charger and get the correct current with a modified USB cable.
There is a thread in the forum tells you how to modify it. Basically, shorten the pin 3 and 4 (data differential pair) of the USB connector, and you will smile.

MoonCocoon said:
You can use any standard usb charger and get the correct current with a modified USB cable.
There is a thread in the forum tells you how to modify it. Basically, shorten the pin 3 and 4 (data differential pair) of the USB connector, and you will smile.
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I'm using a cheapo 1amp USB car charger and a standard micro usb cable. Works well with my Note.

Currently I'm using a 2100mah output car charger with 2 in 1 (apple + micro usb) charging head to charge my notes. It can charge and ipad with no problem.
Fast charging from the 2.1A output

Difference betweeb 1a and 2
Hi guys,
My cheap car charger I bought from ebay do not charge my note, when I use the navigation.
1) How do I check whether they are 0.5a or 1a. It is not written on the charger and not in the description on ebay. How do I mesure that, with an android software?
2) Is there a difference between using a 1a and 2a car charger or is this limited to 1a anyway?
thanks

I have purchased this very recently and looks like it is doing a good job. My phone gets charged perfectly during my driving
http://www.capdase.com/en/product5.php?cid=9&bid=1&mid=6&pid=6775
I also purchased this to help me hold the Note when i use Navigation
http://www.capdase.com/en/product5.php?cid=1&bid=27&mid=865&pid=11509

Interesting.
This is what I just bought on dealextreme.com:
http://dx.com/p/car-cigarette-power...harger-for-ipad-iphone-white-dc-12-24v-104826
Will see if 2.1A will charge it faster... At least I will have the option between 1A and 2.1A

Samsung stock charger is the best. Charges my Note at the same rate as the travel charger

snakez07 said:
Samsung stock charger is the best. Charges my Note at the same rate as the travel charger
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That's what I posted in the first response to the OP a month ago. I only bought this one car charger for $19 including free overnight shipping.
I am amazed when I read of people buying several of the cheapies that almost never work as well as the OEM charger, because they think $19 is too much to pay for a charger. They spend at least that much on multiple chargers plus MULTIPLE SHIPPING and still don't have a charger that works well!
Just buy the OEM. You'll save money and have a charger that works well when using Sat Nav.
kraz
Sent from my Beautiful, White GT-N7000 using xda premium

3a charger + charge adapater
If you just want it easy and dont mind the cost, get the sumsang charger - Im just not sure if it shows up as "AC charging" or the slower "USB charging" and if it will actually charge up with full brightness on, GPS, wifi, bluetooth all at once... I do use all those at once.
But if your ok with a bit of fiddling around, get a 12v step down to 5v 3amp power module and use it with a dedicated ic chip charger cable - it will work with all androids and even the misus iphone and will always give fast AC mode charging with more amps than most phones need. or use it to power 2-3 devices.
$5 for the power adatper
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Led-Dis...337?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256f93f0b1
$2 for the charging cable (example)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-in1-mult...903429?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc9932cc5
$1 for a cigarette connector, only to use the cigarette connector body.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Car-Cig...er_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item2ec08a050d
The important part is getting a charger cable with the inbuilt IC chip to tell the gnote to go into AC charging mode, otherwise this solution has been working great for years.