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Seidio Treo 650 Retractable Sync & Charger USB Cable
May 03, 2005
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Device:
PalmOne Treo 650
I have been happily using the USB Retractable SyncCharger Cable from Brando's Workshop with my PalmOne Treo 650 for several weeks now. I haven't had a reason to switch to another syncing and charging solution until Seidio contacted me to let me know about their cable.
Their cable looks very similar to Brando's cable. It has the same overall shape and length when retracted and extended. The cable extends to 29in (74cm) and retracts back down to 4.5in (11cm). Extending and retracting is accomplished by pulling both ends of the cable at the same time. When you do so, you will hear a ratcheting sound as the cable stops at various lengths. As long as you remember to pull both ends at the same time, you won't need to worry about the cable getting jammed around the holding spool.
The only difference between the Brando cable and the Seidio cable is the addition of a Hotsync button. This is a big deal in my opinion. With the button, you no longer need to navigate to the Hotsync application on the PDA. You just press the button and syncing begins.
The only thing I can think of to complain about with this accessory is that it is easy to accidentally press the sync button when you are inserting or detaching the cable from the Hotsync port. That said, I really like this cable and am using full time on my desktop at home. I haven't ditched the Brando cable though, I still keep it in my gear bag for my day job.
Price: $15.95
Pros:
Syncs and charges without needing a AC adapter
Cable retracts
Cons:
None
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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. :(
Strider_mt2k:
I believe Seidio also sells the cigarette lighter adapter as an optional accessory to this accessory.
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.
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.
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