Wait a minute!

[Misty]

I am so lost when it comes to all of this...but you guys who think of these things are just brilliant!

Thanks for the explanation vaf!

Lu

I'm a little lost too !
Really enjoy this great quest of yours to know everything that would make the USB e-cigs just perfect ..wall chargers, car chargers ..

So with the rechargeable batteries, does this mean we now don't need any USB wall or car chargers and walk around with a dangling wire instead?
But if these are useful does Deal Extreme also have USB car/wall chargers ?

[ZambucaLu]

Oh thanks Russell because that was my next question....does the usb actually charge that battery? Guess I won't have to ask now

Lu

[ZambucaLu]

Misty, with David's manual switch, you do not really need any other adapters. It has a little box attached with a rechargeable battery in it so you can plug it into your usb and use it....or you can walk around the house with the wire dangling and it still works because of that battery.

I just learned today that that battery is rechargeable so in essence, if you get extra batteries and a recharger, no, you would not have to use any other adapter (unless you wanted to of course).

My cheapo usb does not have the battery box so if I want to use that in another way, I would have to get some type of adapter (ie, for the car or wall outlet). The ones I have didn't work so on others' suggestions, I have ordered more powerful ones of both of those for my cheapo USB. Still haven't gotten them but will let you know if they work.

Lu

[Misty]

Are Kate's batteries in the link same as the ones in yours?

[ZambucaLu]

I haven't really looked into it too much yet. I have to get a better look at the battery in mine which I haven't done yet. They must be close, though.

Lu

[nicowolf]

Hi Lu,
Here are a couple of links to some options to use with your "cheapo" USBs. This is what I plan to do when I get mine. You can use regular rechargeable batteries in them - the kind you find at Walmart.

http://http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&it em=260332375649http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&it em=300262614354[/URL]

new USB Battery Charger phone MP3 Emergency Power, 4 AA - eBay (item 260332375649 end time Jan-12-09 13:13:24 PST)

[ZambucaLu]

Nic,

That battery charger is what I have. I tried it with regular alkaline batteries and it wasn't strong enough. I am looking into some rechargers at walmart now.

Also, I FINALLY found the car charger and a wall charger that work with the cheapo too. Well dnakr really found them; I ordered them, received them yesterday and they work! They were 1000 mah and I imagine they will work with the Puresmoker usb too.

They also work with my new manual switch from David so for the time being, I am finally set with alternate power sources for my usb pens. That's all I've been using these days...have had the same unused battery sitting on the charger for almost 2 days! Think I should take it off? lol

I can post the link to those if anyone is interested.

Lu

[nicowolf]

Nic,

That battery charger is what I have. I tried it with regular alkaline batteries and it wasn't strong enough. I am looking into some rechargers at walmart now.

Also, I FINALLY found the car charger and a wall charger that work with the cheapo too. Well dnakr really found them; I ordered them, received them yesterday and they work! They were 1000 mah and I imagine they will work with the Puresmoker usb too.

They also work with my new manual switch from David so for the time being, I am finally set with alternate power sources for my usb pens. That's all I've been using these days...have had the same unused battery sitting on the charger for almost 2 days! Think I should take it off? lol

I can post the link to those if anyone is interested.

Lu

That is wonderful news, Lu. would you please post the link. I am awaiting the usb battery from Puresmoker and am gathering every bit of info I can on alternate power sources.

[ZambucaLu]

Sorry I took so long to reply nic.

Here are the links:

PalmOne Tungsten T5 110V US Standard USB Travel/Wall Battery Charger / AC Adaptor

Palm Tungsten E2 USB Car Charger / Adapter /Adaptor


I am considering buying another wall charger as I will just leave one at work then have an extra for when I'm hangin' out as someone's house.

Let me know how they work for you!

Lu