There are various devices to charge your iPod or iPhone in a motor vehicle. At dragonsteelmods, we have reviewed several of these types of chargers. But, what if you wanted to charger your iPod/iPhone and a second device at the same time?
Well, our friends at USBFever have the solution for this issue. The In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod provides a spare USB port on the charger to accommodate any USB charged device, ranging from cell phones to GPS units, in addition to a cable for charging an iPhone/iPod.
Let’s take a closer look at this charger.
In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod
Reviewed by: Tomas Ratas
Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:
In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod
Features:
- – Dual output: for charging iPhone / iPod and other USB-powered devices
- – Wide input range: 12 ~ 24V
- – Slim and lightweight
- – Bright housing and Sleek surface
- – LED indicator
- – Safe: Changeable Car fuse type
Specifications:
- – Input Voltage range: DC 12V ~ 24V
- – Output Voltage: 5W (5V / 1000mA)
- – Size;7 x 2.5 x 2cm
- – Cable length: around 1.5 ~ 1.8m
Options: Color
- – Black
- – White (for OEM only)
Compatible with:
- – iPhone 3G (or iPhone 2.0)
- – iPhone 2G (or iPhone 1.0)
- – iPod Touch
- – iPod Classic (6G)
- – iPod Video (5G)
- – iPod Nano 3rd, iPod Nano 2nd
- – iPod Mini
- – PDAs
- – Smartphone
Package Contents: – In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod x 1
Packing: Polybag
Price: $13.99
Unboxing
The In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod arrives in a silver box. The device is sealed in a clear plastic bubble wrap baggy.
The charger is composed of plastic and and comes in black or white. The charger measures 7 x 2.5 x 2cm with a cable length of around 1.5 ~ 1.8m. Input voltage ranges from 12-24V and has an output voltage of 5W (5V/1000mA).
In the center of the device is a changeable car fuse to keep the device from damaging ones electronic device.
Towards the rear is a standard sized USB connector. At the very end, one finds the charging cable which plugs into one of the numerous Apple idevices.
Installation, Testing and Comparison:
I tested the In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod with my iPhone 3G, iPod Video, and a Mio GPS unit.
Plug in the standard USB connector into the charger and then plug the charger into the cigarette lighter and you are all set up.
The In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod was able to simultaneously charge both devices.
Summary and Comments
The In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod is a convenient way to keep your iPhone/iPod and other USB chargeable devices fully charged during your road trips. If you vehicle only has one cigarette lighter, than the In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod is a perfect solution for charging two devices at once. It is small, light weight and portable, providing a simple solution for powering your electronics while in your vehicle.
DragonSteelMods gives the In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod a 4.5 out of 5 score.
Pros:
- +Lightweight, portable
- +Inexpensive
- +Replaceable fuse
- +Charge multiple devices at once
Cons:
- -None
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