In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod Review

There are various devices to charge your iPod or iPhone in a motor vehicle. At dragonsteelmods, we have reviewed several of these types of chargers. But, what if you wanted to charger your iPod/iPhone and a second device at the same time?

Well, our friends at USBFever have the solution for this issue. The In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod provides a spare USB port on the charger to accommodate any USB charged device, ranging from cell phones to GPS units, in addition to a cable for charging an iPhone/iPod.

Let’s take a closer look at this charger.

 

 

In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod

Reviewed by: Tomas Ratas

Sponsor: USBFever


Tech Specs,Features or the Basic Info:

In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod

Features:

  • – Dual output: for charging iPhone / iPod and other USB-powered devices
  • – Wide input range: 12 ~ 24V
  • – Slim and lightweight
  • – Bright housing and Sleek surface
  • – LED indicator
  • – Safe: Changeable Car fuse type


Specifications:

  • – Input Voltage range: DC 12V ~ 24V
  • – Output Voltage: 5W (5V / 1000mA)
  • – Size;7 x 2.5 x 2cm
  • – Cable length: around 1.5 ~ 1.8m


Options: Color

  • – Black
  • – White (for OEM only)


Compatible with:

  • – iPhone 3G (or iPhone 2.0)
  • – iPhone 2G (or iPhone 1.0)
  • – iPod Touch
  • – iPod Classic (6G)
  • – iPod Video (5G)
  • – iPod Nano 3rd, iPod Nano 2nd
  • – iPod Mini
  • – PDAs
  • – Smartphone

Package Contents: – In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod x 1

Packing: Polybag

Price: $13.99


Unboxing

The In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod arrives in a silver box. The device is sealed in a clear plastic bubble wrap baggy.


The charger is composed of plastic and and comes in black or white. The charger measures 7 x 2.5 x 2cm with a cable length of around 1.5 ~ 1.8m. Input voltage ranges from 12-24V and has an output voltage of 5W (5V/1000mA).


In the center of the device is a changeable car fuse to keep the device from damaging ones electronic device.


Towards the rear is a standard sized USB connector. At the very end, one finds the charging cable which plugs into one of the numerous Apple idevices.



Installation, Testing and Comparison:

I tested the In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod with my iPhone 3G, iPod Video, and a Mio GPS unit.

Plug in the standard USB connector into the charger and then plug the charger into the cigarette lighter and you are all set up.


The In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod was able to simultaneously charge both devices.




Summary and Comments

The In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod is a convenient way to keep your iPhone/iPod and other USB chargeable devices fully charged during your road trips. If you vehicle only has one cigarette lighter, than the In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod is a perfect solution for charging two devices at once. It is small, light weight and portable, providing a simple solution for powering your electronics while in your vehicle.


DragonSteelMods gives the In Car 2-in-1 USB and Charger for iPhone / iPod a 4.5 out of 5 score.


Pros:

  • +Lightweight, portable
  • +Inexpensive
  • +Replaceable fuse
  • +Charge multiple devices at once


Cons:

  • -None



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