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Originally posted by blackwave
Hmmm... I wonder if someone has come up with adding some type of external power booster to the sleeve (didn't someone mention that the older sleeves have external power jacks?, or was that for another brand?)... I would like to have the optimal coverage since I plan on plugging the iPAQ into the cig lighter via jack, or inverter, or whatever.
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yeah, a few $$ worth of parts from rat shack and you can build a power booster. but this isn't really that useful except to recharge a little in a pinch. since you'll be in the car you'll want to just use the car charger. if you charge either the sleeve or the ipaq directly, the power will trickle into the other unit...so you can charge both at once.
problem w/ the 38xx is they took away the separate power plug. instead they give you this adapter plug BUT IT BLOCKS THE %$# SERIAL PORT so you can't charge while using serial. finally i modded the 38xx->36xx adapter plug i bought over the internet so i can use my 36xx GPS, and passthru the power and charge the 38xx at the same time.
if you want to just use standard cabling and charge the thing it might be a good idea to get the older sleeve w/ the sep power jack.