It’s a problem all gadget-loving drivers have faced at some point in time – how do I charge my phone, satnav, iPod, tablet and Bluetooth headset using the single 12V adaptor at the front of my car? TomTom has decided to try and solve the problem with its new high speed multicharger.
Essentially, its a plug that sits in your 12V charger and adds two USB ports to the standard 12V connector. That means you can plug in a standard 12V plug, as well as two USB cables to keep everything charging as you drive. One of the USB ports runs at 2.1 amps, allowing you to charge gadgets up to four times faster than the traditional 1.2 amp port.
For $40, it seems to be a pretty convenient addition to any gadget lover’s car.
[TomTom]
Alex
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 3:46 PMhow is that making a news? …. $40…
you can get one from ebay for $3.50
Another Melbourne Gamer
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 5:10 PMWell for starters I wasn’t aware such a device existed.
And secondly I don’t trust buying much on eBay given how many shoddy riposte are on there when it comes to electrictronics.
Another Melbourne Gamer
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 5:11 PM*rippoffs
Steve
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 5:58 PMI haven’t had one issue with anything I’ve ever bought off ebay. However some private e-commerce websites.. well 14months later lets say I’m still hopeful.
untricky
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 5:20 PMJust bought one of these. Works a treat!
http://bit.ly/jPIz2p
Paul
Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 4:12 PMYou’d better give them some feedback – they haven’t got any yet.
wooktree
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 6:45 PMCompletely understandable about not trusting cheap eBay electronics. No need for other commenters to be so nasty.
Jamie
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 9:15 PMNavman make one with dual car charger and dual usb for only $24.98, works like a dream – http://goo.gl/SXIm9
Mike B
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 9:40 PMWhat’s the point? Like all new TomTom devices (hello Go 1000 series)it probably needs the woeful MyTomTom to run and wont have it’s complete feature-set until 6-9 months after release.
weightless
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 11:09 PMHighlighting that there are cheaper alternatives is good info, not nasty.
Simon
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 11:41 PMBelkin has had these out for at least a year…. I know because I have one.