abid786

I am going to travel to Asia, where I will have no access to any kind of AC outlet...

Anyways, to extend the life of my beloved Clie, I am planning to purchase a PEGABC10. I have some questions on this if someone has used it or knows about it.

- Can the BC10 use any standard AA batteries?
-How many charges do you get off one set of batteries?
-How many batteries does it take to charge the Clie?
-Can the Clie be used while charging?
-Is it worth the value (its 40 bucks here in Canada)?
-How long does it take to charge the battery fully?
-I'm not taking the NX80 with me, but the SJ22 (longer battery life, less features). Does it work with an SJ22?

I thought of contacting Sony Customer Relations to ask these questions, but that is way slower and 'unkinder' (lol) than ClieSource.

Abid

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SamuraiCatJB

Features:

Extends the life of your CLIÉ handheld
Fully charge a CLIÉ handheld with 4 AA batteries
A perfect back up when you're traveling
Use with dry alkaline, Sony NiMH, and NiCd batteries
Compatible with PEG-NX series, NR series, T series, and SJ series



I use solar and DC as my backup.

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rsavage

Solar? is this a custom setup? do you have pictures?

Instead of buying the sony one you can buy knock offs on ebay for a third of the price.

Sensei

yupp, you can use any AAs. I don't like it, IMO. Since it runs on 4 AAs, when it can't charge you Clie anymore, you would typically throw the batteries - but there are still some energy left in there, so it is a waste.

It might be suitable for travelling, short time charging, but for typical use, it is a big NO.

btw, check ebay.ca for it. There are some good cheap battery extenders for ~US$6. plus a small shipping.

Unregistered

as a side note, i lived in singapore and shanghai for 5 years. where are you traveling that you will no access to ac outlets? i think the sony charger is 110-240, so if you have a cheap plug adapter, you can get power.

SamuraiCatJB

car trickle charger with reverse adapter to turn it into a plug for DC and the standard DC charger for sony. Won't power it while on, but does recharge it when not in use. But only during daylight hours.

I generally use it to power my AA charger when I am out and about, but occasionally use it for sony or cell phone when desperate.

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neogin

u don't need PEGA BC10. u can charge it straight from your charger.

look at the voltage .. from 110 v to 240 v (worldwide)

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abid786

Thanks guys, for the quick replies. ClieSource is the place to come! Thanks again.

Firstly, I am going to a remote village in India, where there is no running water, electricity, or other 'for granted' needs.

Secondly, I am not planning to take my AC charger along, since it will be too much to carry (I have lots of other things too).

Lastly, I need the battery charger for charging on the plane, since I won't have my real charger.

Abid

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SamuraiCatJB

my brother bought a generic laptop charger DC 12v output (a pad 16"x10"x1/2". This is handy as you can put an inverter on it, and use the AC, or get the DC power adapter like I have. Charge the battery unit via solar during the day like I do with mine (when I am away from civilization I have a 12v unit that is rechargeable, but it is essentially a car battery with a fancy case and handle, not for flying) and then you can recharge your electronics at night while asleep.

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And now, Grandfather, I ask you to bless the White Man. He needs your Wisdom, your guidance. You see, for so long, he has tried to destroy my people, and only feels comfortable when given power. Bless them, show them the peace we understand, teach them humility. For I fear they will someday destroy themselves and their children, As they have done so Mother Earth. I plead, I cry. After all, They are my Brothers.... ~ Prayer ~

Unregistered

tip - take an extra stylus in case you lose yours.

abid786

Thanks Unregistered and everyone else!!

I will have to take a second of everything, since I will be far from civilization.

Abid

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duc748_bip

Double up on everything? bring a second PDA ;D
I buy a solar charging panal.

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