Like many Nseries owners, I often wonder why Nokia keeps the USB port and charger port separate. My N800, N810, and N95 all have the same charger connectors but each has a mini or micro USB port as well.
Time to go for third party solutions. I found the above package at my local Circuit City for $14.99. Since all my devices charge at 5 volts, using direct USB current should do the trick nicely.
It appears to be a “Nokia universal” kit with two Nokia tips, a USB extension cable, and a USB voltage booster. There was no indication on the package as to which models were compatible. All it said was *Some tips may not be compatible with all models of the manufacturer as shown. The most up-to-date compatibility information can be found by visiting www.kensington.com. Some devices have very specific electrical requirements that may result in no compatible tip being available for the device.
I checked and found their product page but not a compatibility list, so I called. The woman verified the N95 and I asked about the N800. She said “All Nokia mobile phones.” Looking at the charger, I see the N800/N810 charger puts out 5V at 890 mA, so a standard USB spec of 5V at 500 mA should charge it, though not as efficiently.
Nseries owners will not need the fat tip or the USB booster. It may be nice to have a 5V to 6V USB booster around in the future, though. There’s an extra 1mm or so between the device and the charger plastic when fully inserted. I don’t like that as an accidental bump or pull may bend or break the tiny barrel tip.
When plugged into my iMac, charging started right away on all three (N95, N800, N810) devices. It also worked perfectly through a powered USB hub and from my APC Mobile Power Pack. The APC battery provides 10 watt-hours which is 2000 mAh at 5 volts. The N810’s battery is 1500 mAh, so the estimated web browsing time can be extended from 4 hours to 9 hours, 20 minutes if both batteries are charged.
Conclusion:
While not perfect, the Kensington USB tips are a convenient way to keep my Nokia devices with emergency power. It’s more convenient than carrying a wall charger to work and, combined with the APC battery, can give me long stretches away from the desk. I’m going to find a pouch to carry this in to protect the tip then forever keep it in my gadget bag.
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