Charging from notebook is very slow with only 500ma of current and you have to keep your SGT turned off, but if you use an double headed usb cable like the ones that come with usb hdd`s and dvd roms, you will get 1000mah as it is getting power from two usb ports.
I have found an adaptor that will turn the male mini usb into a female standard usb for only $1.61 each, so you can plug your SGT into, it would be nice if we could find a single cable instead of the lash-up
I have not tried this yet, if anybody can suggest a better way to charge the SGT from a notebook please let us know.
Thanks
John.
$1.61 - USB A-Female to Mini USB 5-Pin Female Adapter - Cables & Adapters
StarTech.com USB Y Cable for External Hard Drive - USB A to mini B - USB cable - 4 PIN USB Type A (M) - mini-USB Type B (M) - 1.8 m ( USB / Hi-Speed USB ) - black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
I have found an adaptor that will turn the male mini usb into a female standard usb for only $1.61 each, so you can plug your SGT into, it would be nice if we could find a single cable instead of the lash-up
I have not tried this yet, if anybody can suggest a better way to charge the SGT from a notebook please let us know.
Thanks
John.
$1.61 - USB A-Female to Mini USB 5-Pin Female Adapter - Cables & Adapters
StarTech.com USB Y Cable for External Hard Drive - USB A to mini B - USB cable - 4 PIN USB Type A (M) - mini-USB Type B (M) - 1.8 m ( USB / Hi-Speed USB ) - black: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories