Malcolm Cornelius <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >95% sure that I have a VST one and that it uses either the normal 5300/190 >or the normal 3400 adapter. > >I've a vague feeling that this has been discussed on the list before a >couple of years ago and we decided that there were several distinct >chargers. Right you are Malcolm. Ok, here's more info than any of y'all really wanted to know . . .
VST (now SmartDisk) made at least three versions of the 190/5300/3400 chargers. The first is for NiMH 190/5300 batteries only, the "VST Charger 5000" (SCH5000), with the 190/5300-style power input socket only. For the PowerBook 3400 VST produced a new model, the "VST Charger 3400" (SCH3400) which can charge the 3400's lithium batteries along with the older NiMH packs, and it added as well a second power socket for the 3400's power supply plug. With the arrival of the 3500 VST produced a new revision of the SCH3400 charger which can handle charging the higher capacity Kanga batteries. Confusingly, the 3500-capable model carries the same "VST Charger 3400" (SCH3400) model name. I can't recall if there is any externally marked revision number difference, might be, been awhile :-P However, I do recall that the earlier rev SCH3400 cannot charge Kanga batteries. Somewhere I have another make charger, 190/5300-only IIRC, might be Absolute-brand come to think of it . . . I've never ever seen any standalone charger for 2400 batteries, but maybe I missed it. dan k ................................. http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 ................................. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:powerbooks@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
