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Old 10-10-2004, 11:58 AM   #1
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Has anyone else experienced extremely long charge times on their Powerbook with the 7100?

Also on one of my powerbooks when I plug it in the device claims that it does not have enough power to charge. I had it plugged in directly to the USB port on the side of the computer.
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Normally for a BBerry to charge it requires drivers.... This is on the PC side of course so I guess the MAC allows otherwise?
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Old 10-10-2004, 05:25 PM   #3
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Even with PocketMac installed on my PowerBook and PowerMac your correct in your observation the USB charge is longer compared my PC at the office.
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Thats solely because the usb ports on the powerbook are low amperage. The lower the amperage, the higher the charge time. Your desktop however, has a solid 1-2 AMP rail on the powersupply, while the powerbook only puts out 350mA.. not even enough to spin a external hard drive.
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Good point Guess. I forgot about the current on a laptop USB channel.
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