Comments on: Review: Charge-N-Run

While many people prefer the convenience of rechargeable batteries, most low-end models use AAAs. Guest reviewer Brooke A. Wheeler brings us this look at the Charge-N-Go, which offers a convenient rechargeable option for the Palm III and VII series. The company is still working on versions for the Visor and m100 series.

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Wow

sub_tex @ 11/6/2001 10:05:45 AM #

Looks like an excellent product. I would have killed for one when i owned my IIIxe.

Price looks good too. Would make a great gift for my family members running my old IIIe/xe's.

RE: Wow

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/6/2001 11:19:23 AM #

If Sub_Tex thinks it's a 'Wow', then so do I. I think I'll buy one asap. Signed, The Boss

chargers like this

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/6/2001 11:39:05 AM #

I have a similar charger to this one but my problem is that the battery door sticks out too far that you cannot slip a Palm IIIXE onto a minstrel III or something like that, which is when I would love to have more battery life than standard AAA's. The Minstrel III will snap on but will be raised just slightly enough to not allow a connection.

RE: chargers like this

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/6/2001 11:45:36 AM #

No worries with this on Charge-N-Run since there is nothing that sticks out beyond the standard door surface. Works great with my StreetFinder GPS and Palm IIIx.

A couple of things

ktran @ 11/6/2001 12:46:43 PM #

Thanks for the review. Any idea whether this will fit on the old Palm Pilot style cradles? I have an older model, "slightly" modified IBM Workpad with the 2Mb upgrade running OS 3.5.). It looks like it'll only fit in the III-series cradles, though.

Some minor points:

- Did you mean "Nickel Metal Hydride" batteries?
- OS 3.3 does have a facility to cycle through different battery voltage settings. it's the still the .7 shortcut.

rgds,

K. Tran

RE: A couple of things

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/6/2001 1:27:13 PM #

Unfortunately this version fits only the Palm III style of cradle. We've not touched a true IBM Workpad but believe the c5 model is a rebranded Palm III and if so, Charge-N-Run will work with it on a Palm III style of cradle. (Charge-N-Run works with the TRGpro too)

The reviewer did mean NiMH batteries as you mention.
Regarding the .7 shortcut, even PalmOS v3.1 has that facility though NiCAD should be used since NiMH is missing. Check our websites "EXTRA" section and you'll find a nice little PalmOS application. It hooks the Pref-Panel Menu and is called Battery Panel. This will let you see the digital voltage of your batteries, set the battery type from a drop-down list, and let you change the threshold settings. The Critical/Power-off threshold is a must for rechargable users since they roll-off much quicker then alkalines do. The same webpage gives instructions on the .7 shortcut too.

Thanks for the excellent questions.

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Pellico Systems

Not as useful as FullCharge

I.M. Anonymous @ 11/27/2001 12:33:39 AM #

I'm using FullCharge by eXtend Computer & Instrument, www.eXtendComputer.com I believe. It costs less than this product and allows me to charge while my Palm IIIe is in the cradle or out. Since I travel, taking the charger with me is a big advantage. An auto charger is also available for "Road Warriors". I've had mine for almost two years without a hitch. Oh yeh, they already have a unit for Visors too.

RE: Not as useful as FullCharge

I.M. Anonymous @ 12/6/2001 5:01:09 PM #

Yes, not many products solve EVERYBODIES needs. As a matter of fact,
the REAL "Road Warrior" will use Revolve Designs UniMount system. It too
will charge your PDA but it'll hold your PDA too.

The hands-off nature of the Charge-N-Run design does work well
when a desktop charging system is all you need.

It's good to have a choice. :)

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