One of the pleasures I enjoy in writing for Palm Addict (aside from getting to expound upon the virtues of one of my favorite tech devices) is having the opportunity to review some of the fantastic products that are designed for my favorite tech device.
Recently, I had the chance to try out Proporta's Car Power Supply with USB Socket and I have to say that I am impressed. According to Proporta's website the car power supply will:
Power any USB device (including iPod) from your car cigarette lighter socket.
True to its word, Proporta's little unit does exactly what it says it will do. The power supply plugs directly into your car's lighter port and includes one USB port which is capable of taking any standard USB or USB2 plug. A little LED light indicates when your electronic device is charging and I found the unit to be very light weight and sturdy. I was also impressed with how snugly the unit plugged into my car's lighter port. It wasn't too lose or to tight (I've used some that felt like they were welded into the car's port once they were in place). Proporta's power supply was easy to plug in and remove with no concern about taking the car's entire dashboard with me!
Although I primarily use this device with my Treo 650 and Proporta's retractable cable, the device works well with any other USB friendly device. This is good news for those of us who pack an ipod and other USB chargeable devices!
The bottom line:
Proporta's car power supply is a perfect supplement to any road warrior's kit and works very well in conjunction with a retractable cable or any other USB cable for that matter. Being a pda power user, its not unusual to find my Treo's battery running a little low during the drive home from work. The car charger adds some piece of mind and ensures I have access to my smartphone no matter what my batter level may be. I definitely recommend this unit to anyone who needs to charge their palm or other tech gizmos while on the road.
Cheers!