Charging multiple PDA's

markt · #1 (**permalink**) 17-05-2006, 12:25 PM

I have to manage a collection of 50 XDA IIs and wondered if anyone had found a charger capable of charging several batteries simultaneously rather than using the individual docking stations?

Thanks. Mark

**Charlie** · #2 (**permalink**) 17-05-2006, 12:37 PM

Welcome to our forums.
If my memory serves me correctly the XDAIIs cradle has a battery slot as well meaning you would only need 25 cradles/chargers to charge 25 PDAs and 25 batteries which at least halves the management. Not sure of any other solutions.

markt · #3 (**permalink**) 17-05-2006, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie

Welcome to our forums.
If my memory serves me correctly the XDAIIs cradle has a battery slot as well meaning you would only need 25 cradles/chargers to charge 25 PDAs and 25 batteries.

That's absolutely right but still leaves me needing 25 sockets and/or extension leads! Thanks for the reply.

darrylles · #4 (**permalink**) 17-05-2006, 07:45 PM

Hi Markt,
You'll obviously need 50 of 'something or other'.
Have you thought about the USB data / charger cables? You will obviously need a few USB hubs to do this.
Seems the neatest solution, as I can't find multiple battery chargers on the Net.

**getsurfers** · #5 (**permalink**) 17-05-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by darrylles

Hi Markt,
You'll obviously need 50 of 'something or other'.
Have you thought about the USB data / charger cables? You will obviously need a few USB hubs to do this.
Seems the neatest solution, as I can't find multiple battery chargers on the Net.

USB charging is fine, but most powered hubs would only be able to deal with 3 or 4 at most before you overload the PSU and kill the hub.