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- Charge any USB-powered device in the car.
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144 of 155 people found the following review helpful
By Miazma
Wanted to use this with a Nokia E7 but didn't charge, tried another phone, same problem. Tried an old iPod Nano, worked fine. Belkin sell this as an Apple accessory so I guess I can't really complain. However there is an expectation that USB mean universal and should work with any USB device. Belkin have missed the point here, Apple may be the flavour of the month but there are 100 other devices that they could cater for easily for every Apple device. Lot of lost sales.
-Update: Did some research on this issue. It turn out there is an international standard for delivering charge to a mobile device via USB. This requires the device to ask the power source for permision to draw power if the device is a dumb device (such as this one) then it should "short out pin's 2 and 3 (D+ & D-) with a resistance of no more than 200 ohms". This device does not do this, hence won't work with a device that complies with the standard. Nokia devices appear to comply with the standard and Apple devices don't.
I tested the theory by taking the device apart and soldering pins 2 and 3 together. All my dvices now work with this now, including my Apple ones. Come on Belkin wake up its a tiny zero cost fix and gives you a larger market.
(See Wikipedia: On October 22, 2009 the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced that it had embraced the Universal Charger Solution as its "energy-efficient one-charger-fits-all new mobile phone solution", and added: "Based on the Micro-USB interface, UCS chargers will also include a 4-star or higher efficiency rating--up to three times more energy-efficient than an unrated charger.")
-Update: Did some research on this issue. It turn out there is an international standard for delivering charge to a mobile device via USB. This requires the device to ask the power source for permision to draw power if the device is a dumb device (such as this one) then it should "short out pin's 2 and 3 (D+ & D-) with a resistance of no more than 200 ohms". This device does not do this, hence won't work with a device that complies with the standard. Nokia devices appear to comply with the standard and Apple devices don't.
I tested the theory by taking the device apart and soldering pins 2 and 3 together. All my dvices now work with this now, including my Apple ones. Come on Belkin wake up its a tiny zero cost fix and gives you a larger market.
(See Wikipedia: On October 22, 2009 the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced that it had embraced the Universal Charger Solution as its "energy-efficient one-charger-fits-all new mobile phone solution", and added: "Based on the Micro-USB interface, UCS chargers will also include a 4-star or higher efficiency rating--up to three times more energy-efficient than an unrated charger.")
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Gauss
This is a truly rubbish piece of equipment. Had it 3 days and the fuse blew - charging a mobile!
Also reading round it seems it is wired up 'incorrectly'. There are two ways to wire USB charging up, one is for .5 Amps and another for 1 A which represents computer and socket output. Most devices lose power if being used while charging at .5, but will charge at 1. This is wired up so devices think its .5, and so only draw that causing many devices to either charge slowly or if its in use like a sat nav they will still run out of battery!
Also reading round it seems it is wired up 'incorrectly'. There are two ways to wire USB charging up, one is for .5 Amps and another for 1 A which represents computer and socket output. Most devices lose power if being used while charging at .5, but will charge at 1. This is wired up so devices think its .5, and so only draw that causing many devices to either charge slowly or if its in use like a sat nav they will still run out of battery!
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Ray R Peace
Bought this little adapter for my iPhone and iPod on the move in my car on a recommendation from a friend.
It is discrete in the socket and works 100% in the family Zafira and Focus with no issues.
The light is green not blue as in the picture, not that it matters!!
It is discrete in the socket and works 100% in the family Zafira and Focus with no issues.
The light is green not blue as in the picture, not that it matters!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works fine.
Handy little device. Fits into the socket well and charges up USB devices. Splendid. It doesn't have the capacity to charge an iPad but that's my girlfriend's problem ;-)
Published 1 hour ago by D. Hughes
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sceptical
I know it's hard to prove either way, but I have always found Belkin products to be of the very highest quality. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Paul
1.0 out of 5 stars
Waste of money
The item was well packaged looked exactly what I wanted but then didnt work! I plugged it in and the light did not come on and nothing has charged on it! Waste of money!!
Published 7 days ago by Clairekirkbride
5.0 out of 5 stars
In Car USB
Excellent product, works like a dream. Its a great bit of kit and makes life easier knowing you always have a charger handy when travelling!
Published 8 days ago by Mrs Michelle Lisa Bowler
2.0 out of 5 stars
Does not look genuine despite convincing packaging
Ordered this adaptor as thought it was a bargain, but its true what they say "if its too good to be true..... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Darjoudhan Rathor
3.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't fit all cars
This does exactly as it says, but with one problem. It doesn't fit all cigarette lighter sockets. It fits great in my Peugot 206 but not so well in my Seat Ibiza. Read more
Published 9 days ago by M. Power
5.0 out of 5 stars
usb adaptor
So far the product has performed for what i need which is to charge my phone on the go. Time will tell. So far so good.
Published 10 days ago by Mr Gulbinder Heera
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good product
Really good product,which charges fast and works all the time. I would reccomend this product to friends, other products like this don't work. Very happy with this Belkin product.
Published 11 days ago by ryan
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK but...
Fits ok in the car socket for me. However gets very very warm when used for even a short time (30 mins).
Published 12 days ago by MS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Cheap, good name, very small doesn't stick out of 12V outlet much. Charges iphone 5 no problem.
Very happy, recommend.
Very happy, recommend.
Published 12 days ago by James Lester
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