USB Wall an Car Chargers

[JesseM]

Does anyone know for sure if the USB wall and car chargers are able to charge all kinds of USB-powered devices? More specifically, I got this $10 Belkin USB car/wall charger that said it was for charging iPod Shuffles, but I want to use it with my Zune. I don't wanna try it out before I know if it will or will not screw somthing up. My guess is the chargers are universal but I don't know for sure.

 

[halo71]

I am almost positive that charger will not work with the Zune. Does the end that will connect to the Zune even fit?

 

[JesseM]

Yeah, it's USB. Every USB cable and device physically fits in the charger.

 

[halo71]

Yeah, it's USB. Every USB cable and device physically fits in the charger.

Your saying it WILL fit the Zune?? If so what is the part or model number of this cable? I need one for my Zune!

 

[JesseM]

The only cable it comes with is a USB extension cable, sorry to get your hopes up. http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=201526&pcount=&Product_Id=200587
The Zune's charge/sync cable will be able to be plugged in to the charger just like any iPod's charge/sync cable, but I don't know if it is the right power and stuff. If iPod's and Zune's use the same power source to charge (a computer's USB port) then I think they would be the same.

 

[JesseM]

I can't find anywhere what the power specs for a Zune charger and an iPod charger are. My Belkin charger says its output power is 5V and 500mA.

 

[JesseM]

OK I just found a USB power adapter that says it works for both iPods AND Zunes, so I am assuming that they use the same current. http://ebaychang1123.trustpass.alibaba.com/product/11098211/USB_Power_Adapter_Travel_Charger_For_Ipod_Zune_MP3_MP4.html
However, this charger says that its output power is 5.5V and 500mA, not 5V like mine.

 

[halo71]

I dont know so much about that one. I think later on I am just gonna buy the pack for the Zune that has the charging base, car adapter etc. I think its around $89.00 US.