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[Galaxy Tab Accessories] morkman:
I have the same issue with the Primo Power Core or other external batteries.

When my tab is powered on and I want to charge it it displays that it's not charging.

So I also look to the USB charge topic until I found by accident a online store that sell these little guys : http://www.mobilesupplies.nl/usb-adapter-cable-samsung-p1000-galaxy-tab-p-12211.html

I ordered one piece and the next day it's on my desk.

I have done a charge from 20% until the signal that the tab is fully charge and I don't shut down my tab and it takes 2 hours and 10 min. to a full charge.

Without the adapter it takes 2 hours to put 20% into the tab with the tab powered on.

Rob
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] ywk69:
This adapter sounds promising. Can you try using it to charge your Tab from your PC or laptop and let us know if that works as well? Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] bullyfrog:
I have an update on this from xpal. Apparently, just like the other battery charges, it just needs a tip. Wonder if these 'tips' are cross compatible. Then we need only buy the cheapest one. :D

http://tipfinder.xpalpower.com/01finder.php?key=galaxy+tab&x=0&y=0
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] morkman:
Today I have use the plug to charge from my pc and it works just fine. The tab displaying that he is charging.

The charging speed is normal and not fast because there is no 2 amp from the usb at the computer.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] suilow1991:
hi, i just found out another portable charge by ZAGG. do you all think that it will be compatible with our tab?

http://www.zagg.com/accessories/zaggsparq.php
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Beards:
With 6,000 mAh of battery power being delivered at a max output of 2000mA at 5V it is perfectly suited for the Tab.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] ywk69:
Thanks. It may be a question fitting in an adapter (whether for the Primo Phonesuit or the Energizer XPAL8000) such that the SGT recognises the battery as what it is instead of an external storage. Output of 2000mah may not be so critical.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] cbb77:
I would search for some reviews on that. I almost pulled the trigger on the myself over the holidays as I had a Zagg discount code. However I checked some reviews and they all complained of early failures so I stayed away. Google it and you will see.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] suilow1991:
ya, i have read about it also. a lots of malfunctioned units according to users. luckily i din pay for it also.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] xpgroup:
All you'll need, is to make a little USB male-female adapater with 2 cheap resistors. It'll work with any USB power source including External Battery, Car USB Charger & Laptop USB connector. Please refer to the attached....
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] everunman:
Hi what was the result on this, i have one on the way and wish i read this thread before i ordered, thanks
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] masbego:
Anyone using HYPERMAC external battery for galaxy tab? I've thinking to buy one to charging my macbook + my galaxy tab
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
I ordered one and they included the tip for the Galaxy Tab. Now the icon shows that the battery charges the Tab.

Questions for you guys who have the Phonesuit battery: does it have enough capacity to fully load the Tab twice? As per specs it should, but I am curious if it happens in real life.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] beestee:
I just sent them an e-mail since I recieved mine before the tip was ready. Give them your order ID, tell them you have a Galaxy Tab and that you would like the tip for it, and they will send you one if your order went through prior to them packaging the new tip with it.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] everunman:
Yes thanks, Phonesuit said next month all orders will automatically contain the tip, that doesnt help me know, im travelling this Sunday, guess ill have to watch awefull censored airline movies whilst my tab trickle charges!

Thanks for information to all in this thread
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] kangfu84:
I looked into them but they were more expensive for the smaller units with the same capacity as the Primo PowerCore. I needed a portable solution that didnt weigh much and 8000mah is approx 2 x the standard SGT battery and that is plenty for my needs.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] dengi_it:
Thanks for the valuable information!!!

Just to be sure: in the picture I see that the two signal pins are in a shortcut; I mean they are directly connected one to the other, so basically there would be a drain current getting through the two resistors, as the current will flow between the + pole to the - pole! Is that correct?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] slickb:
Anyone using or tried theGriffin PowerDuo for iPad on the tab?

Its on sale at a local store for $15 but the girl doesn't know if it works on the tab.

Output for both car and wall charger is 10 watts; 5 V DC @ 2.1 amps which should work but i want to be certain.

Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] rawmondwlesmana:
Extra Batt

I'm using ZAGG and it's work fine. Salam from Indonesia.:)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] orenxda:
Not sure, you will probably need the tip to fully enjoy the 2A fast charge output.

Anyway you're off topic, that's not an "Extra battery for the Galaxy Tab" just a car/wall charger system.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Peter Unger:
Just bought some adapters on eBay to solve the problem: search for galaxy usb adapter and you will find some around 4 EUR.

Works perfect - and works with the Apple adapter too ;)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] satein:
Did you mean this Adapter-fur-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-USB-USB-Adapter- (item 53e5a69731) from the Ebay?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] orenxda:
I received phonesuit's updated tip today and performed the same test, switching off at 51%, charging 1hour then switching on: battery now shows 82%! So 3 times faster.

I'll try if the core charges the tab fully twice as it should, but i'm now already happier with my purchase :)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
I am curious if ot charges it twice. Please keep us posted.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] olyloh6696:
i find the battery satisfying.. but if they used replaceable batteries it would be better, as my tab freezez from time to time :/
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] orenxda:
Phonesuit Primo Power Core use

Phonesuit Primo Power Core charged all night long.

1st day: Switched off the tab when it displayed 1% battery left.

9h34>1%, 13h40>100%

So it took a bit more than 4 hours for a full charge, and 2 capacity lights were remaining lit on the Core. While it was able to charge 30% in 1 hour (51 to 61%) I expected 3h30 for a full charge. Anyway there seem to be a weird "not constant charging behaviour" depending on remaining charge you can read about on this thread :Galaxy Tab Battery Charging Mystery

2nd day:

13h41, shut down the Tab at 1% batt left. 5 minutes later the 2nd lit middle blue led of the Core turned off.

15h20, so 1 hour & 40mn later, the Core was totally dried from its juice.

I turned on the Tab, now displaying 65% battery charge.

So. The 8200mAh Power Core can't charge an empty Tab's 4000mAh fully twice as expected. I doubt the blue lights always lit on the Core during charge eating the missing ...1640mAh?

Anyway it's still a good product I will use for example watching movies on a plane/train trip, and still having the battery going up and full once reached destination, or on a long day out charging quite fast in my pouch listening to music via BT. The Galaxy Tab specific new tip can also work plugged on a computer if you just want to charge, not expecting a data conection so no mount nor asking for kies. The mini&micro USB tips allow to charge other devices fast: BT headset, other phone... So always have it with me allowing roughly 6X1hour/30% charges.

Is it worth the price? I let you compare with other solutions "in real life".
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Thanks a lot. Good info.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] krumbs:
After going through this thread, ended up ordering the Phonesuit Primo Power Core. Chose Galaxy Tab in the Primary Use dropdown. But I assume I can use it to charge other devices, too. Right? Just remove the special tip for Tab, and the charger becomes 'universal'?

[Rant]

Btw, had an unhappy experience with the whole ordering process. I am India, and I used Google Checkout to pay for international shipping. The rate listed was $4.95 for Fedex. However, the next day, got a mail from Phonesuit saying that the shipping rate was incorrect, and I would need to pay $32! The 4.95 would be refunded.

The whole package is now going to cost me $127 plus custom duty! Not good.

So international buyers, beware! You will pay more than what the Google Checkout process would lead you to believe (unless they have fixed the system to show the correct shipping rate).

[/Rant]

Finally, has anyone tried Brando HK products? I ordered a battery backup which claimed to be 11,000 mAh/ 1A (!!) and capable of charging the iPad. Well, that was a scam. It barely managed to charge my HTC HD2, leave alone the iPad or the Tab.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] beestee:
I got to test out my Galaxy Tab tip for the Primo Power Core. It is capable of raising the charge while in use, almost on par with a wall outlet. It absolutely will give a much longer use time away from the grid if that is your need.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] mingkee:
I have pebble 5A/h external battery (the capacity looks legit), and I found USB charging solution.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=845844

I followed the instruction to make a special adapter and it worked.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] kangfu84:
Got my tip yesterday. Works great! Loving the powercire now.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] brendand:
Looks quite nice, ooo bad it's only 5Ah and appears to only charge at 1A. It'll take twice as long to charge as discharge.

Also the Primo Power Core only charges at 1A instead of 2. I guess that means that to charge the 8.2Ah battery it'll take 8.2 hours.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Beards:
What makes you say it only charges at 1A?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
That's what it says on the power adapter of the battery.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Beards:
We must be looking at a different Power Core then because the one I've seen has a charge of 2.1A but you MUST get the correct tip for the Galaxy Tab otherwise it will only charge at 1A.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] orenxda:
I think you're messing with input/output.

Power core DC-IN: 9V/1A

DC-OUT 12v/2A and 5V/2.1A

And it does not take 8 hours to load full capacity, way less but I'll check that.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Beards:
You're firing the question at the wrong guy....

I know all the lods both In & Out.

You need to address this to n.vasiliu who believes it only charges at 1A.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Sorry. Thought you meant the DC in.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Beards:
Ahh... it looks like we were talking at cross-purposes.

Sorry, I thought brendand and all were talking about the charge rate the Primo GAVE to the Tab.

Now I see it's the charge rate the Primo RECEIVES what you are talking of.

With that explained thanks..... It won't take 8hrs to charge the Primo that is for certain.

You only have to look at the basics to find evidence it will be much less.

It's not an operational device, so there is nothing to slow it's charge rate.

There's no screen, cpu, memory, etc. etc. to slow it down.

I do admit though it seems strange it only charges at 1A, especially when you can purchase USB Wall Plug Chargers that have a 2A rating.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] sandervanh:
Mine charges full in under 2 hours!
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Beards:
What charges full in under two hours..... the Tab or the Primo?

And if it's the Tab you are talking of is this charging using the Primo or some other external battery?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] everunman:
confirming those who dont want to make their own charge adapter can buy this one on ebay, it works great, can charge from usb or other usb portable chargers

edit cant post a link as im not at 8 posts but search ebay for

Adapter für Samsung Galaxy Tab - USB auf USB Adapter
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] nnick:
Am I the only one with the impression that the Primo battery psck gets worse after each charge? Is there a poweruser out there who can confirm/infirm?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] olyloh6696:
thanks for sharing, they all are great choices! i just really wished the batteries were user replacable :( why do they have yo follow the 'apple trend' :(
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] galexandr:
hello everyone,

just one question to confirm:

is this the adapter everyone is talking about?

http://cgi.ebay.de/Adapter-Samsung-...dy_Zubehör&hash=item45f81e690c#ht_1553wt_1139

thank you
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] orenxda:
Yes that's it, "computer side".

The tip provided by Primo with their Core is "GT side" as it's designed to plug in the end of their universal USB power cable. Really usefull as you can also use it for mini, micro USB, sony, apple just carrying 1 cable and the tips you need.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] brendand:
Primo Power Core Tips?

I've just received my primo power core today, and I was wondering if any other users know what all the different tips are for.

I've figured out the following:

Galaxy Tab tip - shiny black

Apple iXXX tip - has phonesuit's two overlapping lemons symbol

Micro USB tip - has usb symbol and B on it

USB B tip - has lightnigng bolt on one side, 3 parallel lines on other. (Not totally sure on this one, as I've not confirmed this in any devices, but visual comparison looks good).

What about the rest?

Tip with Arrow in an oval symbol - at a guess, it could be a Nokia pop port but might be a bit narrow. Maybe's it is a Sony Ericsson FastPort

The round skinny tip - also guessing, could be a newer nokia phone plug

Tip with Triangle symbol

Tip wit Triangle above a line symbol
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Vorpal:
Hi everyone,

Was wondering if the USB to USB adapter in this set http://cgi.ebay.com.au/SET-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-Netz-KFZ-USB-Adapter-USB-Kabel-/290545798263?pt=Handy_Zubeh%C3%B6r&hash=item43a5e10c77

is the same as this USB to USB adaptor http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Adapter-fur-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-USB-auf-USB-Adapter-/300547477238?pt=Handy_Zubeh%C3%B6r&hash=item45fa068ef6

They are both from the same seller you guys said, but was confused since the single item usb adaptor is more expensive then the whole charging set which also includes the adaptor...

Please verify this for me please. Thanks all
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] :
I bought a mobile battery pack from Tekkeon.com. Mine has the voltage selector and can charge most laptops too. I also bought the extra battery pack for more time. I charged both to full capacity and ran my MSI netbook at 60% brightness with AVI's running at full screen with WIFI and Bluetooth running... The battery pack lasted 5.5hrs before it hit 20% left. So, with all that running, I still had the laptop battery to use after the battery pack died. I was impressed. I would say this would do the job for the SGT.

http://tekkeon.com/products-mypowerall.html
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] smaragdhk:
I got a Mipow powertube 6600, which has got 6600mAH output at 1000mA.

Works great and I can charge my Galaxy Tab several times with it.

http://www.mipow.com/product_detail.php?pid=2&lang=en
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] itsjusttim:
Nice ^ any where for cheaper?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] ukjeeper:
A bit more expensive than some of the other options shown here, but a trusted brand, a 9000MaH battery, a true 2.1 amp port, and a honking great solar panel on top! (Available at the end of May).

https://powertraveller.com/iwantsome/primatepower/powermonkeyextreme/
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] jolillo:
I received mine last friday :). I'm using it now to charge my SGT.

As expected, the trick of the USB adapter discussed here is needed.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] DeoreDX:
Just an FYI but I have an Energizer xPal 4000mah battery pack. I don't even have my Galaxy Tab in yet it is supposed to be delivered today. But I looked on their web page and they have a tip for the XPAL 4000-8000-18000 mah batteries that says for use with the galaxy tab.

http://tipfinder.xpalpower.com/02ti...nd=Samsung&mid=10530&model=Galaxy Tab PT-1000
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Rayan McFly:
Interesting!!!
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PBL1:
I ordered yesterday a Trent iCruiser IMP1000 11000mAh External Battery Pack from Amazon

At £41.99 plus £2.75 for posting for a 11000mAh monster it seem a great price compared with others, also the reviews seem very positive:)

P
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] itsjusttim:
Sounds like an amazing price. Can you put up a link?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PBL1:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/280-5712553-3917531?ie=UTF8&keywords=Trent iCruiser IMP1000&index=blended

There:)

P
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] immaterialman:
I've looked for some more detailed specs - an older version does support the GT explicitly, but this one doesn't say - can you let us please know if it works with the Galaxy Tab... if it did, that would be a very sweet price and a great find! Oh how I wish it does work! ... Do you simply plug in the USB cable for the GT or any other device, like the Kindle (my partner) or the iPhone?

Thanks,

T
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PBL1:
Still waiting for the unit, Amazon emailed today with the shipping confirmation:D

According to this other (currently unavailable)Amazon seller Yes

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003ZBZ64Q/tabldail-21

In the pictures it shows different tips and adaptors, including a tip for the GT, I have exactly the same tip:) ,bough for a few quid in ebay or Amazon (cant remember), so if my seller does not include the adaptor I'm OK, but it you ask probably they won't mind to include a free adaptor, if not the tips are cheap anyway

p
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] itsjusttim:
Thank you!

Does it charge at the 2a required by the tab?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PBL1:
The battery fells well made, it is 92x98x29mm (average) doesn't fell too heavy (at least to me)

It is rated 11000mA but at 3.7V which is the naked dry truth but somehow I was expecting it rated at 5V (the output voltage), aaah the magic of marketing, still 40.7W never the less :).

There is an unboxing video in their web page here http://www.newtrent.com/Best-IPhone-IPad-Battery-Pack-p/imp1000.htm

Mine had a retractable USB to DC connector a mini USB adaptor and WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE A Nintendo DS adaptor

It didn't include the Galaxy tab charging tip (the one used to charge from a PC) but thankfully I had one bought some time ago for 3 or 4 quid

the output is rated 1A but it does (the tab does not require 2A that is the max rated charge)

indeed it charge the TAB, it charged mine from 70% to fully in I guess under an hour?( I lost track doing stuff and when checked ithe tab was charged) , this is with the screen off but wifi and bluetooth ON

Would I buy again with what I know now? Yes, but i will need more time with it to see its true performance

All in all I am pretty happy with it:D, but if someone is going to purchase one, remember ask for the Galaxy tab tip, or if they do not provide it you need to get one from ebay or somewhere ,

it charge my tab without the tip but Im pretty sure that it will be slow (just as if i plug the tab without the USB tip to the PC)

P
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] immaterialman:
Hi there,

I think I'm missing something - is there an addition thing to plug into the Galaxy Tab to charge it or are you talking about the USB lead? I can charge my tab from my PC's USB, but it is slow...

Thanks for the review - most helpful!

T
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PBL1:
The galaxy tab and I think the Ipad too ( but correct me if I'm wrong in this one) wont properly charge (fast charge) from a after-market wall chargers or from PC USB ports, (they will but in what is known as trickle mode, very slow)

You can enable fast charge by using the Samsung wall charger or by using a little usb/usb tip between any after-market wall charger (or pc port) and the tab.

Those tips are inexpensive adaptors that allow to use any USB out charger, they consist of a couple of resistors that connect to the tab and set a"enable" to the tab charging port so it knows it has to switch to charging mode.

If you wish you can make and tip adaptor yourself with a couple or resistors a USB socket and a tab cable (search these forums there is a whole thread with diagrams included:))
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] immaterialman:
Most helpful

Thanks for that, I looked in the forum and found a supplier of said tips... and I've ordered the battery pack too

T
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PBL1:
You welcome:)

Im loving mine also with the bluetooth headset

P
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] balviforever:
So was looking for something and foun this

https://www.dealextreme.com/p/6600m...e-battery-pack-with-cell-phone-adapters-90291

- Capacity: 6600 mAh

- Output USB1: 5V, 1A

- Output USB2: 5V, 2.1A

spec looking good. price £22. so far best i did found.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] khadar:
looks good

:)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] balviforever:
the same but diferent colour and bit cheaper

http://www.focalprice.com/MB453B/6600mAh_USB_Power_Adapter_for_Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_P1000_Black.html

:)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] balviforever:
by the way. does someone know where i can get the usb reduction for resonable price, pls?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] yaddamean:
I just ordered this...

http://www.amazon.com/i-Sound-Porta...7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1308556774&sr=1-7

over 2 amps output. :D
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] balviforever:
what a shame u cnt get it in uk.....
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Declan79:
Just got this extended emergency battery using 4pcs AA battery its small and handy to carried with when we travelling and far away from charging. Its quite cheap also

sent from my 2.3.3|dxjpe DJGTabs7
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] BiGbu_SVK:
i find one external batery on dealextreme com but im new so i cant post a link, its 2600mAh batery with solar charging and two usb ports (mini and standart), im going to order one in future, it cost only $16.15, i send link trought PM if you want ;)
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] bongski55:
Where did you purchase this? Anyway each AA bat has 1.5 volts so 4 totals 6volts. How that would not damage the tab?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Declan79:
wrong picture that must be my s2, because it looks similar(the battery)

send from my premium XDA GT-P1000 2.3.3|DXJPE
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] bongski55:
yes,where can I buy that?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Declan79:
There's plenty in ebay

send from my xda premium DJS2 2.3.3|DXKG3
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Declan79:
The output of this charger is about 5V 1A and charging current is lower than the AC adapter (5V 2A) of the original GT-P1000. Therefore, charging time is little bit longer then using original battery

send from my xda premium DJS2 2.3.3|DXKG3
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] bongski55:
okay I tried "extended emergency battery for samsung galaxy tab" on ebay and got zero results. What exactly should I look for?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] Declan79:
Battery for galaxy tab? btw i just checked that it is more good to had this charger with rechargeable battery as i seen mine using 1700nimh sony and it work.perfecto

send from my xda premium DJS2 2.3.3|DXKG3
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] ukjeeper:
Perhaps not the cheapest option, but i've been using one of these:

https://powertraveller.com/iwantsome/primatepower/powermonkeyextreme/

With one of these:

https://powertraveller.com/iwantsome/spares/ptgalaxytabcable/

The adaptor is worth buying by itself as it works on any USB port and fast charges.

9000MaH battery, with the adaptor its like being plugged into the mains and just as fast to charge, even while the Tab is in use.
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] bongski55:
Ok I have searched ebay for all possible references to galaxy tab battery but never found anything resembling what you have shown on the picture.

Please would you be kind enough to post the brand/make/model for this?
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] PunkRock:
Cool beans
[Galaxy Tab Accessories] eongab:
how bout this one??????

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Ba...204950?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4155ca7196

edit................

i guess this is the one.....

http://cgi.ebay.ph/Battery-Extender...862?pt=UK_CE_MP3Access_RL&hash=item20bc3a357e