Can it be charged by a microusb input while riding?
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Never tried, but I don't see that it makes a difference. You still have to open the access door at the bottom to get to the USB port, so you might as well just use the car-charger plugged into a lighter socket. Point is, you shouldn't have to do ANY of those things if Tom Tom's charging mount lasted for more than a couple of months. Since that obviously isn't important to Tom Tom (just as customer support isn't), I'd say save some $$$ and buy something else. Don't forget, Tom Tom still wants a lot of money for map updates, others don't. Tom Tom refuses to service or repair anything out of warranty so your investment isn't worth squat. The only place the charging mount is available is Europe, so it'll cost you big bucks. It may be possible to self-modify the mount so it'll allow you to open the access port to the USB/12v connections -- I did that with the car windshield mount I had from the TT Rider 1 -- but there goes the weather-proofing. If you already have it, I guess you have nothing to lose. If you haven't bought it yet....DON'T!
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You can get a cigarette lighter adapter to charge the unit. It will not fit in the factory dock when you are using it though and you have to get another mount. I loved my Tom Tom Rider 2 but now use a Garmin because they have support for their products. Paid nearly 600.00 for my TTR2 and within a year the mount/charger went bad. You cannot buy this part in the USA. Wrote to company several times with no response. Bought the mini usb charger which worked but cradle would not adjust well. The unit is exposed to the elements when the mini usb is being used as well as you have to keep the watertight door oped on the bottom of unit to accept the usb plug. You can get a cigarette lighter adapter to charge the unit. It will not fit in the factory dock when you are using it though and you have to get another mount. I loved my Tom Tom Rider 2 but now use a Garmin because they have support for their products. Paid nearly 600.00 for my TTR2 and within a year the mount/charger went bad. You cannot buy this part in the USA. Wrote to company several times with no response. Bought the mini usb charger which worked but cradle would not adjust well. The unit is exposed to the elements when the mini usb is being used as well as you have to keep the... » Read More You can get a cigarette lighter adapter to charge the unit. It will not fit in the factory dock when you are using it though and you have to get another mount. I loved my Tom Tom Rider 2 but now use a Garmin because they have support for their products. Paid nearly 600.00 for my TTR2 and within a year the mount/charger went bad. You cannot buy this part in the USA. Wrote to company several times with no response. Bought the mini usb charger which worked but cradle would not adjust well. The unit is exposed to the elements when the mini usb is being used as well as you have to keep the watertight door oped on the bottom of unit to accept the usb plug. « Show Less
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I used the cable connected to the motorcycle's battery, that way, the Rider was charging. According to me, a Garmin Zumo is the one to use with a motorcycle
1634642
Forget the Tomtom Rider and get a Garmin. Garmin has much better customer service. Tomtom has no customer service that really works to help customers, so if your Rider fails, you're on your own
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I don't see why not if it's charged via USB, however, you always want to check the max input your device can take, for example my ecig's charger says its output is 400mA, so I don't know if using this charger would charge it "too much".
207653
Yes, the micro USB port can be used to power ( and charge) the device when it is off of the cradle.
1010176
I guess so, if you charge this mount. I can't quite remember if I ever tried that, but that's the idea.
1612776
No...the external battery can not be charged as it is charging. I have tested this as well several times as I thought you would be able to.
2163694
Yes it can be charged and you can connect the audio plug, it has a kind of lid tha lt you remove and that's it
1836612
Yes. Unfortunately, the unit I received doesn't retain its charge for much time.
782587
Yes, It can be Used while it is being charged. And its working perfectly as well.
1311413
You can charge any device with a UBS end, so yes. It's a very clever little device.
232798
Yes, it is charged using a micro USB cable, which is included with this Blue Tooth receiver
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It wont work for the charge unless you get a mini usb adapter to connect it to the Charge
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no, it has a microusb that is used to charge it, but im not sure if it can also be used as a regular microusb port or not
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If there is, it's by no means accessible to the average consumer. The clear answer is no. You can charge this through its micro usb port and then have it ready to power an electronic off the (full-size) usb slot when needed on the go. If it dies, you get a new one. If that's a concern then get a better, more expensive one.
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You can charge via USB with its microUSB port. What I prefer to do is to use an Apple iPhone charger to trickle charge it slowly, or the larger, 2 amp iPad charger when I predict I'll need it sooner rather than later. Hope this answer helps.
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Hello,Yes you can use the speaker while its charging,Thank you.ArthurSatechi Technical Support
1404353
Yes it can. Just tried it and it can be plugged in and charge while playing.
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Yes you can. It charges when it's plugged in and I've used it for seven to eight hours and it still keeps charging.