iPod Help me find the right car charger...

[megandraper]

Hi, people smarter than I am.

I have a 3rd gen iPod. Through some insane fluke in the universe, I was able to replace the battery myself a year ago.

Now I need a car charger. I don't understand the volts and amps, and I know that if I get the wrong charger it will fry my iPod.

It is the 20gb iPod with 4 buttons at the top. No clickwheel. This is the spec page.

Please help!

Will this one work?

Thanks a million!

 

[Apple fanboy]

Hi, people smarter than I am.

I have a 3rd gen iPod. Through some insane fluke in the universe, I was able to replace the battery myself a year ago.

Now I need a car charger. I don't understand the volts and amps, and I know that if I get the wrong charger it will fry my iPod.

It is the 20gb iPod with 4 buttons at the top. No clickwheel. This is the spec page.

Please help!

Will this one work?

Thanks a million!

Don't waste your money on car chargers. Just buy a USB to cigarette adaptor and that will work with every future device you ever buy. You can even get ones with two ports so you can run two devices.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...vptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_383hcs8nq2_b

 

[megandraper]

Don't waste your money on car chargers. Just buy a USB to cigarette adaptor and that will work with every future device you ever buy. You can even get ones with two ports so you can run two devices.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...vptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_383hcs8nq2_b

I would buy that, because it makes sense, but the iPod won't charge via USB. It only charges via the firewire wall charger or a specific car charger. I just don't know the right amperage (?) for the job.

 

[Bruno09]

but the iPod won't charge via USB.

Why ??

Mine does charge via USB (USB/cigarette lighter adaptor).

I use this one :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bullet-Comp...1605270&sr=8-6&keywords=car+usb+phone+charger

 

[SusanK]

My 3G iPod requires firewire to charge.

I have the 15 gig 3g iPod. Sent it off to OWC last year for a new battery. Mine requires Firewire to charge.

Hope you find a good charger!

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http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Techn...81634487&sr=1-1&keywords=firewire+car+charger

Check Amazon for Firewire car charger in electronics. Hope this helps.

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http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimi...1634895&sr=1-11&keywords=firewire+car+charger

Amazon has a few firewire charges for a car. Good luck

 

[Astroboy907]

I just don't know the right amperage (?) for the job.

I think firewire is 12-30 eek:!) volts, and USB is regulated at 5. I think it's just the voltage and charging method that is different.

How well does the 3g iPod work still? Cool to see they're still in use!

 

[megandraper]

It works great! It's a beast.