Comments on: Seidio Treo 650 Retractable Sync & Charger USB Cable Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/05/03/seidio_treo_650_retractable_sync_charger_usb_cable_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:54:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/05/03/seidio_treo_650_retractable_sync_charger_usb_cable_review/comment-page-1/#comment-21385 Julie Thu, 05 May 2005 13:02:49 +0000 #comment-21385 I've been using the Brando cable for weeks and so far it is holding up just fine. Time will tell though... I’ve been using the Brando cable for weeks and so far it is holding up just fine. Time will tell though…

]]> By: mogulman http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/05/03/seidio_treo_650_retractable_sync_charger_usb_cable_review/comment-page-1/#comment-21384 mogulman Thu, 05 May 2005 04:40:46 +0000 #comment-21384 Julie, There is another big difference between the Seidio and Brando cables. Many of the 3rd party cables for the Treo 650 use a cheap connector that connects the cable to the Treo 650. This certain type of connector is pictured on the Brando cable. The problem with this connector is that one of the metal conductors on the power side of the connector (small post end) is not permanently secured to the plastic of the connector and it slides back into the connector. This causes the connector to have a poor (or no) connection to the Treo 650. The problem has happened to me in as little as 3-4 plug-ins. Although sometimes the connector lasts longer. It is not just the Brando cable using this connector. I've tried numerous cables from ebay. Seidio used to use this type of connector until myself and a number of other users complained and returned cables. Seidio just recently updated their cable with the newer end connector in your picture. This connector is much much much better..... You'll also find that the Seidio connector seems to connect better to the Treo 650... The Brando type connector must sometimes be pushed hard to connect. Anyway.. I don't work for Seidio. I've just tried a lot of cables. I travel every week and need something small to carry with me. Julie,

There is another big difference between the Seidio and Brando cables. Many of the 3rd party cables for the Treo 650 use a cheap connector that connects the cable to the Treo 650. This certain type of connector is pictured on the Brando cable.

The problem with this connector is that one of the metal conductors on the power side of the connector (small post end) is not permanently secured to the plastic of the connector and it slides back into the connector. This causes the connector to have a poor (or no) connection to the Treo 650. The problem has happened to me in as little as 3-4 plug-ins. Although sometimes the connector lasts longer.

It is not just the Brando cable using this connector. I’ve tried numerous cables from ebay. Seidio used to use this type of connector until myself and a number of other users complained and returned cables.

Seidio just recently updated their cable with the newer end connector in your picture. This connector is much much much better…..

You’ll also find that the Seidio connector seems to connect better to the Treo 650… The Brando type connector must sometimes be pushed hard to connect.

Anyway.. I don’t work for Seidio. I’ve just tried a lot of cables. I travel every week and need something small to carry with me.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/05/03/seidio_treo_650_retractable_sync_charger_usb_cable_review/comment-page-1/#comment-21383 Julie Wed, 04 May 2005 18:40:34 +0000 #comment-21383 Altema: I didn't really pay attention to the charging time as I typically plug my Treo in at night and leave it there till the morning. I'm assuming it's quite a bit slower though. As for the fit of the connector, it's fine so far. Snaps in place and stays there. Altema:

I didn’t really pay attention to the charging time as I typically plug my Treo in at night and leave it there till the morning. I’m assuming it’s quite a bit slower though.

As for the fit of the connector, it’s fine so far. Snaps in place and stays there.

]]> By: Altema http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/05/03/seidio_treo_650_retractable_sync_charger_usb_cable_review/comment-page-1/#comment-21382 Altema Wed, 04 May 2005 17:09:35 +0000 #comment-21382 Julie, any difference in charging time or how well the plug fits your Treo? I generally like Brando products, but had two charge/sync cables that you had to hold in place to work on the Palm Universal Connector. One broke (I think the kids got mad at it), and the other is in the car for emergencies only. Julie, any difference in charging time or how well the plug fits your Treo? I generally like Brando products, but had two charge/sync cables that you had to hold in place to work on the Palm Universal Connector. One broke (I think the kids got mad at it), and the other is in the car for emergencies only.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/05/03/seidio_treo_650_retractable_sync_charger_usb_cable_review/comment-page-1/#comment-21381 Julie Wed, 04 May 2005 12:28:35 +0000 #comment-21381 Strider_mt2k: I believe Seidio also sells the cigarette lighter adapter as an optional accessory to this accessory. Strider_mt2k:

I believe Seidio also sells the cigarette lighter adapter as an optional accessory to this accessory.

]]> By: strider_mt2k http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/05/03/seidio_treo_650_retractable_sync_charger_usb_cable_review/comment-page-1/#comment-21380 strider_mt2k Wed, 04 May 2005 10:21:56 +0000 #comment-21380 I recently bought a similar cable for my Game Boy Advance SP. It works exactly the same way, but also comes with a cig adapter that turns 12v into a USB outlet for use in a vehicle. The thing is that the cable I bought was roughly 6-7 dollars, branded at a GameSpot store. I would think that you'd get a cig adapter with this cable, OR the price would be lower? This is the cable as sold by Radio Schmack: <a href="http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&catalog_name=CTLG&category_name=CTLG_006_003_001_000&product_id=26-818">LINK</a> That being said, it is a great concept, and of course would be worth it for anyone who needs it. My gripe is that it seems a little overpriced, but such is this market I guess. :( I recently bought a similar cable for my Game Boy Advance SP.
It works exactly the same way, but also comes with a cig adapter that turns 12v into a USB outlet for use in a vehicle.

The thing is that the cable I bought was roughly 6-7 dollars, branded at a GameSpot store.
I would think that you’d get a cig adapter with this cable, OR the price would be lower?

This is the cable as sold by Radio Schmack:
LINK

That being said, it is a great concept, and of course would be worth it for anyone who needs it.
My gripe is that it seems a little overpriced, but such is this market I guess. :(

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2005/05/03/seidio_treo_650_retractable_sync_charger_usb_cable_review/comment-page-1/#comment-21379 Julie Wed, 04 May 2005 04:02:57 +0000 #comment-21379 Post your comments here on the Seidio Treo 650 Retractable Sync & Charger USB Cable review. <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/seidio-treo650-usbsynccharge-review.html">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/seidio-treo650-usbsynccharge-review.html</a> Just click the POST REPLY button on this page. Post your comments here on the Seidio Treo 650 Retractable Sync & Charger USB Cable review.

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