Author Topic: Dynamo Powered rechargers Various  (Read 52302 times)

Kim

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Re: Dynamo Powered rechargers Various
« Reply #200 on: 27 March, 2013, 04:53:15 pm »
What's going on? What does the 102 quid E-Werk do that the 68 quid one doesn't?

Outputs at other than 5V.

Re: Dynamo Powered rechargers Various
« Reply #201 on: 27 March, 2013, 05:03:11 pm »
Ah, I see. But that's OK for a phone though, right?
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Kim

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Re: Dynamo Powered rechargers Various
« Reply #202 on: 27 March, 2013, 05:16:41 pm »
Should be fine (assuming it's a modern USB powered phone, rather than a vintage Nokia or something).

Re: Dynamo Powered rechargers Various
« Reply #203 on: 27 March, 2013, 05:21:17 pm »
Yeah, Smart phone. So basically, the USB-Werk isn't as versatile, but if all you want to do is charge stuff that can be charged via USB it's a cheaper option? I can't see myself ever wanting a dynamo on my tourer for anything other than charging my phone. Not even bothered about lights. I've never ridden at night when touring and I don't intend to either...
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Kim

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Re: Dynamo Powered rechargers Various
« Reply #204 on: 27 March, 2013, 06:15:43 pm »
Exactly.  The E-Werk has been around for a while now, before phones and similar had properly standardised on USB charging.  There are also B&M battery lights that need the higher voltages in order to charge (including the Ixon IQ, which can rather usefully charge standard AA NiMHs).

The E-Werk comes with an assortment of cables and adaptors, which the USB-Werk presumably doesn't.