Comments on: Review: Complete Data Power Pack

Everyone goes on trips occasionally, whether for work or fun, and all true handheld fans take their trusty Palm with them wherever they go. However, problems can arise once batteries start to get low. Proporta offers the Complete Data Power Pack, which allows users to recharge a Universal Connector Palm from almost any power source. News Editor Ed Hardy has this review.

 Got one...

BobT @ 8/15/2002 3:56:35 PM #

I purchased the Emergency Power Charger Kit - Auto + AC Travel (9 volt connector included ) directly from Seidio. So far I have yet to use it. The quality seems
very good. I'm confident it will serve its' purpose well once I start traveling again.

 Airline standard?

I.M. Anonymous @ 8/15/2002 5:41:35 PM #

There are two different airline power plug standards. Which kind is this?

 RE: Airline standard?

bcombee @ 8/15/2002 6:08:22 PM #

The Empower airplane power connector is actually the same as a car power port, so that one is already covered.

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 RE: Airline standard?

digilaw @ 8/16/2002 12:01:47 AM #

What is the other standard? I am only familiar with the one that is the same as a car cigarette lighter. Thanks!

 AA Battery Charger

I.M. Anonymous @ 8/15/2002 6:26:35 PM #

I bought a AA battery charger on eBay and it works like a charm. It's easier to find AA rechargeables than 9V. I can get 3 charges on one set of 4 NiMH battery.

 This Rocks!!

I.M. Anonymous @ 8/15/2002 8:19:58 PM #

saved my bu&^ more than a couple of times.

nuff said

 Or....

I.M. Anonymous @ 8/16/2002 4:14:35 AM #

you can buy a palm that uses batteries and save yourself a few quid on both a charger get a cheaper palm and not have as much luggage when travelling!

 BOFH

I.M. Anonymous @ 8/16/2002 8:11:48 AM #

...plug a USB cable into the wall.

Sounds like something the BOFH would do. Great way to "thin the herd" of those pesky lusers!

 Details..?

I.M. Anonymous @ 8/16/2002 1:08:42 PM #

Some important details omitted from the story:

1. What kind of airplane plug does it have?
2. What is the input voltage of the wall charger?
3. Which - if any - wall charger plug adapters are included?

 RE: Details..?

I.M. Anonymous @ 8/17/2002 9:05:06 AM #

Exactly, if the wall charger doesn't come with adaptors for different countries then why bother...?

FWIW, I have the Palm international travel kit and have never been in a position where I've need a car or USB charger... and I've got the Palm airline charger too - so this kit offers nothing new to me that I would need.

 Where's the case?????

I.M. Anonymous @ 8/23/2002 8:40:16 PM #

I ordered this and it came with all the options shown but I sure didn't get the nice case displayed in the review. All I got was a plastic bag!