3G/Is any USB car charger ok?

vegasflyby · 10-09-2008, 09:25 AM

I'm sure it's been asked before but I can't find the answer.

Is any USB car charger ok to use with the 3g? I have this one that I used to use with my video iPod. I'd rather not buy a new one if I don't have to.

http://www.dynexproducts.com/p-432-d...pple-ipod.aspx

Thanks for the help.

doron · 10-09-2008, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by vegasflyby

I'm sure it's been asked before but I can't find the answer.

Is any USB car charger ok to use with the 3g? I have this one that I used to use with my video iPod. I'd rather not buy a new one if I don't have to.

http://www.dynexproducts.com/p-432-d...pple-ipod.aspx

Thanks for the help.

Try it out...i know my car charger is not compatible...found out on the day i'm going out of town...

vegasflyby · 10-09-2008, 12:00 PM

It works....I just want to make sure it won't fry the battery.

doron · 10-09-2008, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by vegasflyby

It works....I just want to make sure it won't fry the battery.

oh ok. are there acessories that were known for that?

vegasflyby · 10-09-2008, 12:47 PM

If I recall some of the FM transmitter cradles that charged and the Bose speaker dock were known for frying iPhones.

I though I read somewhere a while back that anything that charged via a USB cable was safe, but now I can't find that reference.

Youngbinks · 10-09-2008, 01:49 PM

I'm not sure how many of the chargers will fry the battery but make sure that it says (specifically) that it is compatible with the iPhone 3G. I tried using my v1 car charger with the 3G and it said that the device was not compatible and wouldn't charge. I had to buy another one which was really annoying.

miggs1310 · 10-09-2008, 02:15 PM

This + cable that came with your phone = all you need

and these can be had for around $5 pretty much anywhere...

vegasflyby · 10-09-2008, 11:06 PM

^^ That's what I have. Thanks.