Can I use a generic USB to USB extension cord with the ASUS charging cord? Also, anyone try to use a USB external GPS like Coastal Explorers or MS ?
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i found that the charging cords match many of my items re: cellphone other tablet etc... i did buy a generic charging pack of many usb , car charger that all fit .but i did learn just because it fits doesn't mean that the chargers are the same power.
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Shouldn't be a problem with a USB extension cord if it's just "straight through" USB. I never tried an external GPS.
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Yes you can use a USB extender cable. It will just take longer to charge due to the inherent loss of power from the longer cable. Just remember, the longer the cable, the longer your device will take to charge.
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Yea I also tried several different portable charges that can recharge many different tablets, includinf Ipad, Samsung Galaxy, etc. It looks like ASUS Transformer designed the way that it can be charged only from wall outlet, not from external battery charger. Not very wise decision by Asus but it is what it is...
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Amy: There should have been a standard USB cable included with your Garmin 855...unless Garmin has gotten so cheap in the past year that it doesn't even include it (I did get one with my purchase, in June 2010). However, most people these days have at least one USB cable lying about the house, which come standard with digital cameras. If you don't have one, ask some friends if they have an extra. Although the USB cable will fully charge the Nuvi from a computer, it is slow...and even worse, you cannot actually use and view your Nuvi 855 when charging on the computer (actually, I believe there IS a way, but it involves some techy trick). Better suggestion is to buy an AC Adapter, made specifically by Garmin...and it will charge the Nuvi much faster...and allow you to use (and practice with with the 855) while charging. Amazon has it for $10.29. Garmin AC Charger 010-10723-00 is now $10.29 at Amazon (I paid $14 something). I recommend buying that specific model, which is backed by 154 reviews that give it an outstanding rating. NOTE: I will admit, that since my first month with the 855, I haven't used the charger much...because I no longer need to practice with the Nuvi for extended periods...and because I am always able to rely on the car battery giving it a full charge. I also keep my 855 battery DISCONNECTED from the unit when NOT in use (because the 855 is actually ALWAYS ON, in a low power state, even when turned off)!!! That way, I am not always draining the battery when it is not in use, which is always a long period for me. [You are welcome to read my full Amazon review of the Nuvi 855, which is currently listed as the first "Most Helpful" review...which has many other tips for using and enjoying the 855: It is written by "Nuvifan." Bob Cohen, aka "Nuvifan"
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I doubt that will work, because Garmin charge and GPS cable has a 17.3K resistor inside mini USB connector between pin 4 and pin 5. Without that, it will be considered a data cable connected to computer for update. That does not work for charge and UPS during driving.
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ASUS uses a different voltage than normal cell phones/tablets itll say "Output: 5.0v" on the travel adapter... ASUS needs to be at least 10.0 volts. So if you buy the cord and its still not charging, you
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R. Agrawal - I don't know actually if it is a good idea to use that usb port (intended for Computer connection) to charge the unit but since the unit is charging also while connected to the computer so maybe it is ok =) Anyway, Yes I was able to use my GPS to navigate using the USB port (intended for Computer connection) to charge from the car power outlet. You can try to wait for atleast 30-60 sec for your GPS to recognize that the source is not a computer but rather a wall/car power outlet, your GPS should reboot and you can then use it to navigate. Maybe less than a minute of waiting
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This item will likely work with any USB device, I've tested it with a Garmin Nuvi GPS as well as a Google Nexus 4 (LG?).
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No USB cord but any USB works, I don't know what these guys are talking about, it added another 4-6 hours for me...
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I have a ASUS EEE PC Netbook and it works with mine. My ASUS AC adapter says 12V so on my portable battery I just set it to 12V and use the adapter tip that fits. Will it have an adapter tip that fits your? I can almost assure you it will. Before buying I read it takes up to 60 hours to recharge via solar energy but it was the juice that I liked - 23000mAh. There is now a new one out "Ycpower Mp-s23000 II Solar Charger 23000mah" and what I read is it takes 12 hours to recharge via solar energy. Another great on I have is 33600mAh battery bank. this is almost a great portable battery (Google search it | Amazon sells it). It doesn't go as low as 12V though. Starts at 15V - 24V. Excellent for USB charging on extended trip such as 'Rafting the Grand Canyon' to Charge your GoPro HD Camera. ------ Again It works with my ASUS EEE PC Network so it should yours too.
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GPS if fairly steady. Charger cord is long enough and not sure if a shorter cord can be substituted.
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The included charging cord plugs easily into the back of the GPS to the right of where the GPS attaches to the mount. I have a center console box where the charger plugs into the charger unit (same place I plug in my cell phone for charging).
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While there probably are non Asus chargers that will work, I personally had problems using other brands after I'd lost my original one. Eventually broke down and just bought this one and it works fine.
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I can't find an answer to the question about using the USB cable to recharge the device. However, the specs for the cable say that it will not supply "external power". Nevertheless, when I use the cable with a cigarette lighter adapter which has two USB jacks, my Garmin 60CSx indicates that it is connected to a power source. Hmmm.
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Which charger did you buy?? I moved,lost mine Asus helpline person said they didnt have any more cords! I got universal charger and it didnt work. Help!!!!! thanks, Renee
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The specs show that it will work with the 780. You may want to carefully epoxy the very edge of the small connector so it will not come loose again. In a pinch you can use a standard USB mini cord. The GPS will not be be happy and will boot up very slow, but it will work until you get a new connector.
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I own 2 4700 GPS's and can confirm the USB will indeed charge the units, albeit slowly. If left plugged in for a few hours the units achieve a full charge from my UBS port on the home desktop.
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Not one made by Asus in the same way that some HP notebooks click on to an HP docking station. There are the Toshiba Dynadock series of external stations that work well (I have one).