Accessories Apparently, I need a better car charger

[A.Nonymous]

I just got back from a 6 hour round trip road trip. I figured it would be a trial by fire for my DInc as a camera and a GPS unit. As a camera, it functioned admirably. I was thrilled with it. As a GPS unit it worked tolerably except that it drained the battery even though it was plugged in the entire time. The battery was halfway dead by the time I got to my destination and after 3 hours of taking pictures, it was a 15%. I was able to turn off Bluetooth (which I would like to have while I'm driving and using the unit as a GPS of course), and automatic syncing and get it to charge somewhat while I was driving. 3 hours later, it was at 50%. I realize that GPS is a battery hog, but is it really that big of a hog? I was hoping to get to my destination with a full battery. Are all car chargers like this, or did I just get a lemon? Should I abandon my hopes of using my DInc as a GPS unit in the car?

 

[sabrewings]

You need one that follows a new standard allowing the Inc to charge faster than 500mA. Try out the car charger for the LG Dare. People on here have used it with great success.

I personally take my inverter with me and plug in the wall charger that came with the phone. Good luck draining the battery when you have a full 1000mA of current going to it.

 

[upther]

I've got this one and it worked great on my recent trip to and from Tennessee. I used the GPS the whole time and played music with Meridian, Rdio.com, Last.FM, and Subsonic. When the phone was plugged in it actually gained power while all that was running.

 

[A.Nonymous]

I've got this one and it worked great on my recent trip to and from Tennessee. I used the GPS the whole time and played music with Meridian, Rdio.com, Last.FM, and Subsonic. When the phone was plugged in it actually gained power while all that was running.

There are other reviews on that page that claim it didn't work for the DInc.

 

[upther]

I don't know about those reviews, but it worked fine for me. Not sure why it wouldn't work. All you do is plug the USB cord into it.

 

[ehiker]

Found a Micro USB car charger at my local Fry's today for $3.99. Surprisingly it shows up as "AC charging" in battery info when plugged in. Must be giving the full allowable juice to charge.

Shipping is only $2. May not be the highest quality but it works.
Link: FRYS.com Bytech 5865763

 

[A.Nonymous]

Mine shows AC charging when it's plugged in, but doesn't give the phone enough juice.