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MilesChap

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Can't read the charging rate on the charger that came with the phone and intend to purchase a 2nd charger. Asked in a few stores and no one knew the correct rate.

Could not locate a specs section in the lengthy manual and would like to know the best/max charging rate for the standard 2500 mAh battery, as well as the recommended max size battery that doesn't require a case enlargement.

Any knowledge as to where this information can be found would be appreciated.
 
The output of the stock charger is 5V 1000mA which is somewhat standard for a USB charger (the cheap ones may only be rated for 500mA though). I did have a problem with one set of chargers that I bought in that when I plugged them into the phone the screen became totaly unresponsive.

At the end of the day I went onto ebay and bought a number of original Nokia chargers for the n900 (my old phone) as I knew that my old charger worked great with the Note. Perhaps you should do the same...

Hope this helps...

Regards,
Eric Ritchie.
 
Interesting that the Sansung charger that came with my phone reads 5V, 1A, the same as yours for the n900. Eric, my only question is, if someone else can reply, has a more powerful charger been found that doesn't have a negative affect on the battery, or should I stick with 1 Amp? (This question also applies if there is a more powerful battery with a longer life -- however not one that protrudes out the back?)
 
The n900 charger is actually rated at 5V, 1250mA so this is greater than the stock charger. However, this means nothing in practice. This is the maximum output that the charger will deliver (before the electonics start to limit the output or it melts). The actual current that will flow is dependent on the phone (and what it pulls). I have not measured, but I would suggest that the Note will draw less than 1A even if you have a charger rated much higher.

If you want to charge the battery faster (which will shorten its life) you will need an external charger of sorts.

The problem with batteries is that they can claim higher capacity, but that does not mean anything. The only reputable batteries that will deliver more than 2500mAh tend to bulge out the back of the phone. All others will give you an extra few percent capacity, but may not live long.

Regards,
Eric Ritchie.
 
In Chiang Mai Thailand, the only chargers I've been able to locate after checking out about 20 shops in 2 major stores are ones that contain a battery and will charge various brands with different capacities. The only difficulty with these is that the battery must be used externally with the device which is not what I'm looking for. What is needed is as I have for my old Nokia -- the battery lies flat in the external charging device which is plugged in and when fully charged the battery is installed in the phone. That way I can carry a 2nd battery.

The only options remaining are to go to Samsung Customer Care here in Chiang Mai and purchase their expensive charger and battery or look on eBay, which I haven't yet had time to research.
 
Speaking of charging batteries, I've found whenever I use the car charger, usually for emergencies only, it takes less time to reach a full charge and dies a lot quicker.
 
A charger wasn't available via Samsung CustCare nor their store on line. Looked at the ones for the N900 and believe I'll take the Hyperion charger with 2 batts which is at a good price. Awaiting answers on line as to whether it plugs directly into the mains (round or rectangular) or whether with a wire to the plug which would be superior. Also one comment mentioned the batt life was short so checking that out as well.
 
I am finding that the note,even with it's larger battery, charges much quicker than any of my other samsungs, ie infuse, captivate, charge, epic, etc.

Anyone else?
 
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