Pros and cons

[jseah]

Yeah I used another charger and using the phone email checking the web and what not even using it as a hotspot I was acually losing power instead of gaining lol with the charger it came with even with heavy use while charging it charges quickly I should get a new car charger to.

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There are many chargers online that are rated as 2 amp, etc. However, from doing some reading, it appears that many of those are "iPad compatible" and will work fine in producing 2 amps when an iPad is plugged into it, but if the Note II is plugged into it then it will produce less.

This is why I just bit the bullet and bought my Verizon-branded car charger from the Verizon store. This particular charger was the only one that is listed as being compatible with the Note II. Luckily I do get a corporate discount on accessories from Verizon, so that made the price a bit more palatable.

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[lloydstrans]

The Chip built into the battery dictates how much amperage the phone will draw from a charger. When the battery's heat rises the chip will lessen the amperage it will draw. Lipos will explode if the get too hot.

"stroped" of my razr maxx, poo.

 

[tituswife]

From this information, I think I will order some specific chargers. Thanks!

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[MacLeod]

Yeah thats usually best. I bought a car charger from my local Verizon store for $23. Thats about $5 more than a generic one would cost. It might not matter but my Note is so valuable to me that I didnt want to take any chances. $5 is cheap insurance. :wink:

Check Verizon's website too as they routinely have stuff on sale.

 

[lloydstrans]

Yeah thats usually best. I bought a car charger from my local Verizon store for $23. Thats about $5 more than a generic one would cost. It might not matter but my Note is so valuable to me that I didnt want to take any chances. $5 is cheap insurance. :wink:

Check Verizon's website too as they routinely have stuff on sale.

I always wondered about the ones they sell at the QuickiMarts. 5 bucks for a charger, Yay, I'll take 2. (Did you hear the sarcasm in my voice)

 

[Mookie]

I just use the universal USB outlet and have never had an issue. I have more problems with cheap cords than anything else. At home I use the USB wall outlet charger (the hardwired in wall, not plug in) and it works fine, but if I use a lower quality cord it won't charge.