On Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:50:17 +0000, MM wrote:
> On Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:42:07 -0800, "Gene E. Bloch"
> <not-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:28:01 +0000, MM wrote:
>>
>>> The downloaded ref guide page 6 has a pic of what's in the box,
>>> including "USB car charger".
>>>
>>> My brand-new Suzuki Alto comes with an accessory socket, like the old
>>> cigarette lighter socket, but uprated. It doesn't have a USB
>>> connector.
>>>
>>> But if the TomTom expects a USB socket, how do I connect it?!!
>>>
>>> No problem connecting the TomTom to the PC for upgrading. There I have
>>> numerous USB sockets. But in the actual vehicle? Or does one have to
>>> buy a converter cable from e.g. Halfords?
>>>
>>> MM
>>
>>Here's one, Griffin Powerjolt Dual Universal USB Micro, as listed on
>>Amazon (USA):
>>http://tinyurl.com/87f4kmk
>>
>>I found it by searching on Amazon for "12 v usb charger" (without the
>>quotes). In case you don't like the above, here's the result of that
>>search:
>>http://tinyurl.com/85lmfru
>>
>>With a few seconds of work, you could find a source in Great Britain.
>
> Hey, maybe that's what the "USB car charger" actually is, mentioned in
> that reference guide. It certainly looks as if it plugs into the
> aforementioned accessory socket, a bit like one of these that your
> second link refers to:
> http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg
>
> I'd find it a bit rich to fork out over a hundred quid for the TT and
> then having to spend an additional sum to get an adapter.
>
> MM
I wonder if they accidentally left it out of your package, or were they
being cheap? There usually is a list somewhere on the box of what's
included, and you say it is pictured...If it was supposed to be there,
maybe TT will send you one.
But if they purposely didn't include one, I would be annoyed, since it
is an in-car navigator, yes?
Those devices are all pretty much equivalent, so just pick the one you
like[1]. Although I had one that was so tight in the socket that I
couldn't use it. Well, I could use it, but I couldn't easily get it out
to use the socket for another purpose. :-(
[1] But make sure its power rating is enough for your GPS. The standard
output of GPS chargers is 500 ma, but some are 1000 ma.
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