BlackBerry PlayBook Travel Charger on Phones...

CrackBerry Tip: Use the BlackBerry PlayBook Travel Charger to charge your BlackBerry Smartphone TWICE as FAST!

By Kevin Michaluk on 21 Jul 2011 12:25 pm

Contest: Leave a comment to this blog post for your chance to win a BlackBerry PlayBook Travel Charger!

One of the great things Research In Motion doesn't get enough credit for is their adherance to standards, and specifically as it relates to this post, I'm talking their sticking to MicroUSB for syncing and charging of both BlackBerry Smartphones and Tablets. Companies like Apple use their own proprietary connector, which screws you for anything beyond Apple products, and in Android land while most phones use MicroUSB, when it comes to tablets from the same company you're most likely to see proprietary connectors for charging. In other words, in the Android universe you can't use your tablet's charger on your phone.

One of the things I've mentioned in passing in a few previous posts but never dedicated a full post to it, is the fact your can use the BlackBerry PlayBook Travel Charger (the one that comes with the PlayBook) to charge not only your PlayBook, but also your BlackBerry Smartphone (assuming it's a MicroUSB era device). And not only does the PlayBook's travel charger charge your BlackBerry Smartphone, it charges it pretty much TWICE as fast thanks to the higher amperage. Around home I have plenty of chargers kick around so sometimes forget about this awesomeness, but last week when I was out on the road I was reminded once again. During the night I'd leave my PlayBook plugged in to let it charge up, and then in the morning while I would shower, shave and the other S, I'd plug in my phone which in just a short time was recharged with enough juice to power through the day. Beyond BlackBerry phones, I've found the PlayBook's travel charger to work awesome on other non-BB microUSB devices I have kicking around too.

I have yet to see any sort of issue ever arise from using the PlayBook's travel charger on non-PlayBook MicroUSB devices, so until I'm told or hear otherwise, my CrackBerry Tip of the Day is that if you're looking for a rapid charger for your BlackBerry Smartphone, don't just think regular BlackBerry phone charger... think BlackBerry PlayBook Travel charger.

Comments & Contest: If you have any feedback supplmenting my own observations, be sure to toss them in the comments, or if you just want to win a PlayBook Travel charger, leave a comment too and we'll give you a chance to win one. Contest ends this Sunday at Midnight PT.

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353 comments

cinder0008 Jul 21, 2011 at 12:27 pm

yes please

Rootbrian Jul 22, 2011 at 4:30 am

I could use one!

krgopaul Jul 21, 2011 at 12:28 pm

Mine broke so, I need a new one!

scottae316 Jul 21, 2011 at 12:29 pm

This would be great, thanks Crackberry.com

dbow27 Jul 21, 2011 at 12:29 pm

How awesome is this contest. Count me in!

Turbaru Jul 21, 2011 at 12:30 pm

Count me in!!! Whew hew!

Meloman22b Jul 21, 2011 at 12:33 pm

oh yes... want one

donjunto Jul 21, 2011 at 12:35 pm

This is My Contest entry......Hope I Win! :)

michaelcaceres Jul 21, 2011 at 12:37 pm

Pick me, Pick Me!!!

5h4d0w Jul 21, 2011 at 12:38 pm

is it safe? let me try. hope it would not reduce my baterry life twice faster as well

bboyfiend Jul 21, 2011 at 12:38 pm

I think this is my time to shine!! (Informative article by the way.)

rtullu Jul 21, 2011 at 12:39 pm

I'd like one PLEASE!!! So glad I've entered the Blackberry World!!!

bllyrdrgz Jul 21, 2011 at 12:40 pm

Connected the micro usb charger to the mini usb then plug it in the Bold9000
Win, it works super fast

f4ipilot Jul 21, 2011 at 12:41 pm

If I won this I will make sure I travel more to use it.

sammacs Jul 21, 2011 at 12:41 pm

Sounds good. Thanks for the opportunity! :)

kevin.mcca Jul 21, 2011 at 12:42 pm

I want one Please!

bighap Jul 21, 2011 at 12:42 pm

Yes

Bigpoint Jul 21, 2011 at 12:44 pm

I could really make good use of one of these chargers.

Pdinos3 Jul 21, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Would be even better if it had a car apapter but this would be great

infiniti Jul 21, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Charge my playbook and my blackberry, awesomeness!!!!!

drieetha Jul 21, 2011 at 12:46 pm

I'll be able to take shorter 'S's since I'll be able to cut charging time in half! Awesome sauce!

yamiyn Jul 21, 2011 at 12:47 pm

I was already seriously thinking about getting one and now a chance to win?!?!? Oh thank you!

imrank128 Jul 21, 2011 at 12:49 pm

I would like one!

BrianZ3 Jul 21, 2011 at 12:50 pm

I use my phone all day listening to Slacker radio. By lunch time the battery is pretty weak. during my lunch hour I use my PlayBook charger, when I done with lunch the phone is fully charged and ready to finish off the day. With the standard charger, the phone would not charge enough to finish the day.

doodie1231 Jul 21, 2011 at 12:50 pm

yes please i would so love to have one since im always on the move and need a fast charger since im in the emergency services field

dabomb54321 Jul 21, 2011 at 12:51 pm

gimme please. i need this charger

khushang88 Jul 21, 2011 at 12:51 pm

Are you sure it won't affect my torch even if the torch charger and playbook charger have different ratings?

JayoBird Jul 21, 2011 at 12:52 pm

How it actually works is, in a normal usb device thats plugged into your computer, usb provides a minimal output of 5V and an average 700mAh (mAh is the amperage provided to your device that recharges the battery). When you apply that to a charger (specifically a BlackBerry charger) the charger can mimic the minimal 5V for the charger to completely charge your devices but have an average of 800mAh-1000mAh. More specifically, the Playbook Travel Charger provides the same 5V out that most devices use but also provide a whopping 1800mAh!!

In turn, the reason that the playbook charger can charge so many different deivces and quickly because it matches the 5V max requirement but doubles how much is charged through the 1800mAh rating.

Just an FYI for those who don't know =P

kinghai Jul 21, 2011 at 1:13 pm

Thanks for your information. But does higher mAh reduce the battery life?

zuluwalker Jul 24, 2011 at 11:14 pm

"Unnegotiated" power transfers with battery cells may shorten battery life and even cause explosions and or defects to occur with the cells themselves and are the case with some "dumb chargers" used with common household rechargeable batteries (NiCd/NiMH).

Modern phones that charge using USB/USB ports however are "negotiated" and controlled - almost completely eliminating the risks of overcharging/overcurrent situations. In theory, since these power transactions are controlled by the devices being charged then there is no risk of reducing the battery life of the batteries being charged.

zuluwalker Jul 24, 2011 at 11:05 pm

I'm pretty sure the USB 2.0 standard is only 500mAh (5 power loads at 100mAh each) but if you factor in USB 3.0 which has a standardized 900mAh (6 power loads at an increased 150mAh each) and do an average then yes, 700mAh is correct. But to be nitpicky 500mAh is standard for USB 2.0. lol.

It is also interesting to know that USB devices control how much power/amperage they can accept from a power source and in turn protect from overcharging/overcurrent. I am not sure what the ceiling is for current BlackBerry smartphones but I have a hunch that aside from the PlayBook the whole 1800mAh is not actually passed onto the device. Though without proper tests done I may be completely wrong! :)

And yes, I do want to win this charger. My car charger can do 1000mAh/1Ah and is much faster than the standard wall charger that came with my Bold 9650. It would be a lot more convenient if I also had that kind of speed with charging my Bold/s when not in the car!

jakeguajardo Jul 21, 2011 at 12:54 pm

awesome info. thanks and count me in please!

shebmiller Jul 21, 2011 at 12:55 pm

"and that other S..."

Oh Kevin, keeping it real since... When were you born?... Either way, thanks for the chance to win one of these! If all goes well, I'll have my own travel charger by the end of the day... along with a PLABOOK!!!! AWWW NERDGASM! I can't wait!!

AlphaColbalt95 Jul 21, 2011 at 12:56 pm

I would love one!

blindguy Jul 21, 2011 at 12:57 pm

I would like one. Thanks for the contest.

RolandAA Jul 21, 2011 at 12:57 pm

I would love one!

4abetterworld Jul 21, 2011 at 12:57 pm

Sweet!!

murialita Jul 21, 2011 at 12:57 pm

My cat chewed my PB charger's cord into many pieces, so I've actually been having to go the other way around, slow charging the PB :( Could use a new one, to be kept hidden from the cat!

noodle3288 Jul 21, 2011 at 12:57 pm

Works Well!

jaBBu Jul 21, 2011 at 12:58 pm

Faster charging - who doesn't want that. Count me in to win.

BaconMunch Jul 21, 2011 at 12:58 pm

yes please!

adonders Jul 21, 2011 at 12:58 pm

Great post!!!

FRodrigues#CB Jul 21, 2011 at 12:58 pm

count me in!

KeNNethX Jul 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm

Good idea! I want in.

AS2385 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:02 pm

I use my blackberry and my blackberry playbook all day everyday. Would REALLY LOVE to have a charger that would charge my blackberry twice as fast. Please consider me for this! I LOVE crackberry.com and view this page atleast once a day. Thank you crackberry I love you guys!

dakid72 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:03 pm

I would love to have one of those SUPER-DUPER chargers for my phone, I will have my own very soon, but gotta take care of wife and kids first and some other S..........ha, had to put that in.
Thanks in advance CB and BB!

tayshun12 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:03 pm

it works to charge my ipod touch 4g in my mophie juicepack air twice as fast! that is two batteries at once, twice as fast!!!

jlb21 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:04 pm

I would love one.

Hey...I typed that twice as fast!

Canadian Torch Jul 21, 2011 at 1:04 pm

I found this out a few weeks ago. My phone shut down because of a low charge and the closest charger was my playbook charger. I plugged my phone in and 2hrs later I got the beep telling me it was charged. Now I use it on my phone more than my playbook.

Great tip, thanks.

mister160 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:05 pm

This is an awesome charger to get.

waiting4rim2catchup Jul 21, 2011 at 1:05 pm

Thanks CB!!!!

kmartdanickel Jul 21, 2011 at 1:07 pm

Can I haz Playbook charger for me Storm2, Me storm die fast, no fun! Cant view Crackberry.com, on me phone!

totti_07 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:07 pm

That would be awesome!

jeffjcc Jul 21, 2011 at 1:43 pm

Aaaaaand this post is why I LOVE Crackberry. I have several blackberry boxes, from where I just opened the box, removed device, and put the box in the closet. Guess I'll have to dig out my playbook box and take out the charger!!! Who doesn't want faster charging for your phone!!?? Thanks Kevin!

geraham Jul 21, 2011 at 1:08 pm

yes you are right, i have been using playbook travel charger to charge with my bold 9780 and it works really great and faster then my regular bold charger. i dont see any side affect while using this travel charger. great !!!

viva crackberry

SkaterGuy2k Jul 21, 2011 at 1:09 pm

This would be great to win, always seem to be in a hurry now a days lol. thanks Crackberry

RuMorInc Jul 21, 2011 at 1:09 pm

love it! Great bonus to buying the PB. Been taking it with me traveling and friends are super jealous of fast charging times (also helps I keep a second battery handy). Sadly, my girlfriend noticed this too and well, she stole mine so please hook a poster up!

spiraleze Jul 21, 2011 at 1:11 pm

Great tip Kevin. I just picked up my Playbook last night (courtesy of Staples) and this is just another great way to limit the travel accesories while on the road. Thanks Crackberry for the contest and good luck everyone.

arturox Jul 21, 2011 at 1:12 pm

Twice as fast, good thing so lets try to win one

Emu the Foo Jul 21, 2011 at 1:13 pm

Since my friends little bro has a droid he's always recharging even tho they always rag on us. Then my friend, his little brother, his friend and I where all hanging out playing some games and the lil bro and his friend needed to charge their droids. Long story short is they got both of their phones charged in about an hour and a half. That being said it'll prolly last about an hour on heir phones

ejorge Jul 21, 2011 at 1:14 pm

Do not use the PlayBook charger to charge your device!!!

I did this with my 9800 and it has effectively HALVED it's battery life! It takes MANY cycles with a normal 500 mA to return the battery to anywhere near it's original battery life.

Does the PlayBook charger charge your device quicker? Yes! Is it worth it? No!

airbrnetravel Jul 21, 2011 at 1:16 pm

How awesome would it be to have this!!

jwang217 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:18 pm

hit me up with a charger

CrackMachine Jul 21, 2011 at 1:18 pm

Count me in!

w0qj Jul 21, 2011 at 1:19 pm

Feature Request: Please add a LED light ring around the MicroUSB port, to help facilitate easy insertion of the MicroUSB plug in dim lighting (or in complete darkness, depending only on LCD light from BlackBerry screen).
~Similar to Steering Column/Key Ignition Light Up ring.

The thing about MicroUSB is, it's almost impossible to know which way is "up" and which way is "down" in very dim light, say in darkened hotel room because your wife is already asleep and you don't want to turn on the light.

This is a MUCH needed feature!

stepinsteve Jul 21, 2011 at 1:20 pm

charge me

jacknewp Jul 21, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Charge my Torch twice as fast!!! Sign me up - Thanks....

Speczorz Jul 21, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Here is my contest entry. This charger rocks!

ChillFactorz Jul 21, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Hook a brutha up! I would love to have a rapid charge, and then back on my way. Busy times calls for less charging times.

always3rd Jul 21, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Heck yeah!!! Cant ever have too many chargers....especially 1 that charges twice as fast

always3rd Jul 21, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Heck yeah!!! Cant ever have too many chargers....especially 1 that charges twice as fast

Canada Panda Jul 21, 2011 at 1:25 pm

While it is useful for an emergency quick charge or for convenience while travelling, I would avoid using it exclusively. Rapid charging of lithium polymer batteries reduces service life, and in a device that might drain a good battery down to 30% after a day of heavy use, I find it important to keep that battery in good shape for as long as possible. In fact, I almost exclusively use my computer's USB port for charging as it is the slowest.

One way to rapid charge and still be somewhat easy on the battery is to only rapid charge up to around 80%. Finish off with a slow charge or just use your device from that charge level - memory effects are not an issue with lithium polymer.

ga.rhythm Jul 21, 2011 at 1:25 pm

I am into speed.. I could also use another charger for my 9700. Thank you.

Nammer403 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:27 pm

i need this for europe!

moseslecce Jul 21, 2011 at 1:27 pm

Would like to get one of these

tedescop Jul 21, 2011 at 1:30 pm

This would be great! I never have a charger when i need one.

carlos320 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:30 pm

Need a extra charger battery die really fast :(

judee Jul 21, 2011 at 1:31 pm

Judee -- Pick Me!!!

Black-Belt_9700 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:31 pm

oooooo i want a charger...yess please :D

FreddyE Jul 21, 2011 at 1:34 pm

A spare Travel Charger would be great!

inspector6 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:40 pm

I could use that type of charger. Please , Tks :)

tyler_zyco Jul 21, 2011 at 1:43 pm

I'm a little worried if this would harm the battery life of my Torch but aw hell, charging twice as fast is so worth it!

powersb Jul 21, 2011 at 1:45 pm

I could always use another charger

SnoopTodd Jul 21, 2011 at 1:47 pm

Awesome!!

cylaer Jul 21, 2011 at 1:48 pm

Win a PlayBook Travel Charger would be nice!
=D

ebrohm Jul 21, 2011 at 1:49 pm

Tres cool!!!!!

raskal1130 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:50 pm

Thanks for another chance to win CB!

cohusker Jul 21, 2011 at 1:51 pm

I would love another charger!

Josss18 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:52 pm

participating

SilverSfr Jul 21, 2011 at 1:55 pm

Please charge me up!

howl078 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:55 pm

Many BB gadgets to charge. Sign me up.

Richappa Jul 21, 2011 at 1:56 pm

I really need one!

doug1010 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:57 pm

thought it was called premium charger :p

Dapper37 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:57 pm

charge me please.

Ronzdaname Jul 21, 2011 at 1:57 pm

I use my PlayBook charger on my Torch all the time. It charges very quickly, especially when I'm leaving the house at a certain time and need a full charge.

bold1193 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:59 pm

You don't have to ask me twice.

btucker50 Jul 21, 2011 at 1:59 pm

I could really use one of these for the office. You can never have too many chargers! I have left two behind in hotels and low and behold--they are nowhere to be found when I try to retrieve them.

mnhockeycoach99 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:01 pm

Sign me up... it will work nice charging up my Bold 9900 from AT&T.. if the damn phone ever gets released.

birdman_36 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:03 pm

Nice wallpaper Kevin! How does your better half feel about that? :)-

swiedom Jul 21, 2011 at 2:05 pm

I noticed this as well. but i also noticed my phone would be hot. not sure i like that. i don't do it anymore.

Xerxes10 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:07 pm

Love to have a chance at the extra charger, thanks!

shupor Jul 21, 2011 at 2:11 pm

ping

BerryPotter Jul 21, 2011 at 2:12 pm

Count me in!

lklim Jul 21, 2011 at 2:12 pm

I'd like one please!

CardinalRule Jul 21, 2011 at 2:13 pm

My BlackBerry is my lifeline - faster charging is ALWAYS a major plus!

Tsudeily Jul 21, 2011 at 2:16 pm

Count me in!

Thanks again to CrackBerry for the great contests!

mvm549 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:17 pm

Twice as fast would be nice! Count me in

cparks2811 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:27 pm

Have used my PB charger on more then one occasion when my Bold was getting low and I still had work to do. Works like a charm.

esalonia Jul 21, 2011 at 2:27 pm

Another nice find.

Elizabeth2 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:27 pm

Great to know! would love to be faster than my husbands charging, how cool would that be... race on! LOL

iPhone4s79 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:29 pm

charge it!

con4n007 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:29 pm

Never hurt to win this

leocapot Jul 21, 2011 at 2:33 pm

That would be amazing!!

jimc94041 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:34 pm

Count me in... I would like one!. Thank you

gregs87 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:35 pm

I'm in.

wazzugrad Jul 21, 2011 at 2:37 pm

would be great at the office

macallik Jul 21, 2011 at 2:40 pm

I would love to win an extra PlayBook charger... Send me one...

Kings Jul 21, 2011 at 2:40 pm

Could really use this

rafiks Jul 21, 2011 at 2:40 pm

Me. Want one !

antpal200 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:40 pm

Just curious, how many people actually know what this does to your phone?

By charging it super fast using the wrong charger you are adding wear to your phone and burning out your battery. To answer 5h4d0w and kinghai, the increased ampherage is not rated for your smartphone, so you're stuffing more power than necessary into your battery. The result is the battery will physically bloat and your battery will not hold a charge for as long. As someone who has sold phones for 4 years I have seen this issue CONSTANTLY between Motorola and BlackBerry chargers (when they were both mini-USB chargers), people think that because the chargers fit they will work in either phone, but that is NOT the case. Remember all those news stories on people's phones overheating and blowing up? This is why.

Sidenote - using an iPad charger on an iPhone has the same result, super hot phone, lower battery life over time.

bbaddict30 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:41 pm

My stupid travel charger doesn't charge my 9700 anymore but it does charge my PB. Strange

the brother Jul 21, 2011 at 2:41 pm

i just need to charge my Torch 9800 FAST!!!!!!!! please enter me in the contest? thanks

yeedub Jul 21, 2011 at 2:43 pm

i'd hit it

f1mx Jul 21, 2011 at 2:44 pm

wow, that is some useful information, could come in handy

harpcomposer Jul 21, 2011 at 2:44 pm

That is kind of funny. I have been using my playbook travel charger all along to charge my BB Curve, my Kindle 3, even my blue tooth headphones.....never gave it a thought...but wondered why suddenly my Curve seemed to charge really quickly.

CyberchickK Jul 21, 2011 at 2:46 pm

This is a super plus for me. Sometimes I just run the darn thing down and need a speed charge.

SCPanther13 Jul 21, 2011 at 2:49 pm

I'm in.

HofstraJet Jul 21, 2011 at 2:50 pm

I asked at BBWorld whether the charging pod would pass through the higher amps and was told by a BB rep that it would as it is a "dumb" pod which just passes on whatever the power supply provides. So you can use this charger with the charging pod and receive the benefits.

kilroy2730 Jul 21, 2011 at 3:05 pm

Count me in!

cjbecker23 Jul 21, 2011 at 3:07 pm

Thanks for the heads up. Great feature! Thanks RIM!

PJD642 Jul 21, 2011 at 3:07 pm

Faster is always better!

mohawk apple Jul 21, 2011 at 3:09 pm

Sweet thanks

W1zz Jul 21, 2011 at 3:09 pm

Hoping and praying...

laserx Jul 21, 2011 at 3:10 pm

Me too, sure hope I can get this nice prize

anothergoatherder Jul 21, 2011 at 3:10 pm

Yeah Buddy!!! Giddyup!!!

Alberta Blue Jul 21, 2011 at 3:16 pm

Yep, works great. I'm in.

maddie1128 Jul 21, 2011 at 3:16 pm

I think it is about time I won something- and this would be sweet!

swade86 Jul 21, 2011 at 3:16 pm

CB...i would really love to win that charger....my current one is broken and i'm tired of using bootleg chargers....help me out please...and i've never won anything off here...except cool people in the forums and BB info from the best

arieltf Jul 21, 2011 at 3:17 pm

I want one, please!

amir1 Jul 21, 2011 at 3:17 pm

I want one of those for my BB so i can charge it at the same time I charge my PB

herman8018 Jul 21, 2011 at 3:19 pm

This charger looks tight. Nice design (:

Rockdog97 Jul 21, 2011 at 3:20 pm

Charge me up Scotty!, er.. CB!

robj75 Jul 21, 2011 at 3:23 pm

Hook me up with a BlackBerry PlayBook Travel Charger, please.

chokNut Jul 21, 2011 at 3:27 pm

really need one for my Torch!

gklatv Jul 21, 2011 at 3:28 pm

Great to get one!

Artwerks Jul 21, 2011 at 3:30 pm

Great tip, I didn't think about using a faster charger for my smartphone!

Sgibb16 Jul 21, 2011 at 3:31 pm

I hope the winner of the charger gets replacement batteries for life along with the charger! As an electrical engineer I can tell you this is a sure fire way to demolish your battery. Your charger is designed to safely charge your battery to ensure a long life. Sure you can charge it faster but soon enough you battery will barely hold a charge. Enjoy the fast charging!

Five50What Jul 21, 2011 at 3:37 pm

...but ya, I'd like to have a PlayBook Travel Charger so I can charge my S2 travelingly!!! ...o ya & 2wice as fastly, yes!

gavsgram Jul 21, 2011 at 3:37 pm

This would be great. Thanks Crackberry!

gritsinct Jul 21, 2011 at 3:39 pm

I would love to win a PB charger!

TheWait_IsOver Jul 21, 2011 at 3:42 pm

...uh ya, I'd like to charge my Storm2 twice as faster than slowly!

cckung90 Jul 21, 2011 at 3:44 pm

I want to win.

UN4GTBL Jul 21, 2011 at 3:46 pm

Oooh! I remember when you first posted about that!

Please pick me!!

FIVEFIFTYWHAT Jul 21, 2011 at 3:47 pm

...but if I can get a PlayBook Travel Charger, I'll charge my phone twice as fast until I'm able to get a PlayBook to match the charger...and then I'll still keep using the charger for StormToo!!!

ivande Jul 21, 2011 at 3:57 pm

give me one

neuralwolf Jul 21, 2011 at 4:02 pm

Oh yes! Sign me up!!!

Stimmel.20 Jul 21, 2011 at 4:05 pm

I want a playbook charger for my bb! good tip!!

AndrewMcHorney Jul 21, 2011 at 4:06 pm

It would be so nice to win! Please Please pick me now!

Scubasprite Jul 21, 2011 at 4:17 pm

Looks great!

Eddiez Jul 21, 2011 at 4:19 pm

I want it!

Ekilla Jul 21, 2011 at 4:20 pm

i wold love one of these! your the best crackberry!

fragabas1 Jul 21, 2011 at 4:25 pm

this is a fantastic opportunity

ericwilborn Jul 21, 2011 at 4:27 pm

I could use another charger for my (well, now my wife's) Playbook

megabus Jul 21, 2011 at 4:30 pm

Travel charger would be awesome :)

alrpedro Jul 21, 2011 at 4:31 pm

my entry

Rhino-saurus Jul 21, 2011 at 4:32 pm

Alright. Here I am. I have 2 say, my fellow BlackBerrians, the few folks who have posted their concerns about charging BBs with the PB travel charger are correct. This can, in fact, shorten the life of your BB. Like some1 earlier said, it's like stuffing 2wice as much power in2 a cell, & doing this 2wice as fast. Your phone battery is not designed 2 handle this.

I had gotten this knowledge directly from a tech support rep at RIM for the PB. He specifically told me NOT 2 use the PB travel charger on my BB cause WILL indeed cause the phone 2 overheat & eventually rendering the battery useless. No longer being able 2 take or retain a charge.

I have personally experienced this with my Storm II. While on the PB charger it would activate the camera on its own (probably 2 discharge some of the excess power). I've had my BB get extremely warm & then eventually stop taking a charge using either charger until I let it cool down.

On the other hand, it surely is convenient be able 2 quickly charge your phone when u're pressed 4 time & need the boost. Plus, who couldn't use an extra PB charger at the office so u don't have 2 lug 1 back & 4th.

ckouns Jul 21, 2011 at 4:34 pm

Definately want one of these

johnnymac Jul 21, 2011 at 4:37 pm

Twice as fast is twice as good! Sign me up!!

fu53d Jul 21, 2011 at 4:37 pm

Count me in, travel chargers...everyone should have one!

bgriff25 Jul 21, 2011 at 4:37 pm

Twice as fast is twice as good!! :-)

DaNewCrack Jul 21, 2011 at 4:39 pm

Thank you CB for a completely awesome contest. Please include me in the chances to win.

aguiar0016 Jul 21, 2011 at 4:41 pm

Nice to know.

I'll take it.

ShortyzBakk Jul 21, 2011 at 4:47 pm

Since I'm one of the very few people rocking a BB Style... I vote win. lol

jvictor77 Jul 21, 2011 at 4:49 pm

A second one would be handy - this was an awesome tip!!

schwechel Jul 21, 2011 at 4:51 pm

Awesome tip, and this is one of the reasons I love CrackBerry. You'll recommend things like this that aren't "approved" or "tested". You're normal people who are trying to get the most out of their devices. Keep it up!!!!

nuke_q7 Jul 21, 2011 at 4:52 pm

Hook me up CB
Thanks!!!!

theletterjay Jul 21, 2011 at 4:53 pm

I'd love one!

SHAGGYSPHONE Jul 21, 2011 at 4:54 pm

I neeed onee : /
I hope I win it :)

djkbb Jul 21, 2011 at 4:55 pm

The charger is good, free makes it better.

cretz42 Jul 21, 2011 at 4:58 pm

might as well just throw in a playbook with the charger!

Bloodline Jul 21, 2011 at 4:59 pm

would be good

cyberweasel Jul 21, 2011 at 5:00 pm

I just got a 9700 so I could use a new charger!

Xader Jul 21, 2011 at 5:04 pm

Count me in.

I don't often need to charge on the go, but when I do, I need it FAST!

virus786 Jul 21, 2011 at 5:10 pm

in for the win thanks

CrypticSoul Jul 21, 2011 at 5:26 pm

i need a new charger!! :)

jinxednuance Jul 21, 2011 at 5:34 pm

Thank you.

zd1996 Jul 21, 2011 at 5:40 pm

I'm always in need of a quick way to charge, would love to win

penguinsrus#cb Jul 21, 2011 at 5:44 pm

Perfect timing. Would love to try it out.

Thanks CB for another awesome tip & contest.

cas118 Jul 21, 2011 at 5:53 pm

The PB charger is a work horse and I was telling everyone to use this charger over the standard BlackBerry one.

Even 10 minutes charging makes a massive difference!

Henry520 Jul 21, 2011 at 5:59 pm

WOW THIS I REALY NEED BCOS I'AM ALWAYS ON THE MOVE N I NEED TO CHARGE MY PHONE FAST I WISH I WIN THIS ^^

Ernie102 Jul 21, 2011 at 6:04 pm

Charging a phone in half the time sounds amazing. Sign me up :)

allmotorsi Jul 21, 2011 at 6:04 pm

I'd really like one for my Torch, I've got to charge it daily and a quick charge would be great at the office. Go Crackberry!

TaZ52083 Jul 21, 2011 at 6:09 pm

sweet really can use this charger cb.

Omzzz Jul 21, 2011 at 6:25 pm

Hopefully I can win this time *crosses fingers*. Good luck everyone!

iamthree Jul 21, 2011 at 6:29 pm

Charge me up!!!

Sophie110106 Jul 21, 2011 at 6:38 pm

I'd like to win!

w.mshati Jul 21, 2011 at 6:39 pm

I have been using my Playbook charger ever since i bought my playbook in April. While it is true it charges the phone faster, you need to be aware that it will reduce the life of the battery. My phone charges so fast now, but discharges in half a day with the same usage. I used to have to charge my phone once overnight. Now by 3 pm, my battery is already on low.
I also testet it on a brand new battery, same results. So if you are not actually forced to use the Playbook charger, I recommend you dont.
I know its been mentioned before, and I second that.

ajhoefer Jul 21, 2011 at 6:40 pm

This sounds awesome! I could really use one!

richs#CB Jul 21, 2011 at 6:41 pm

need to win this to help in my travels.

Fana05 Jul 21, 2011 at 6:42 pm

left my charger behind at a hostel in frankfurt, while in town for the womens world cup. now im back in the US charging my phone on my computer, which is painfully slow. please hook a brother up

Scotty.dont Jul 21, 2011 at 6:43 pm

The Playbook charger is the only thing I miss about my old Playbook.

The_Adventist Jul 21, 2011 at 6:44 pm

Hi Z, Ron, Kels, BS and Ed. Go vegan!!!!!

axllebeer Jul 21, 2011 at 6:55 pm

I have the Style 9670 and also the 32 GB PlayBook. I love them both and use them all the time. That said, I have to charge my Style 2-3 times per day. (and that after starting at a full charge using my charging pod, which I also love) The PlayBook has such wonderful battery life, and the 9670, not so much. I end up taking the PlayBook charger to work with me every day and it is AWESOME! I'm now forced to slow charge my PB on my phone charger as I have (once again) forgot my PB charger at work. Having an extra one of these charger would be great for me and allow the Crackberry addiction from within me to continue to run even more wild! Typed this on my PB also.... Here's to the Crackberry RIMpire! Cheers :)

BarracudaBob Jul 21, 2011 at 6:56 pm

A new travel charger for my Playbook would be great - especially if it can fast charge my phone too.

sirk25 Jul 21, 2011 at 7:03 pm

let me win please so I can try this out for myself.

cwlee Jul 21, 2011 at 7:09 pm

I would love to win one.

jdub20 Jul 21, 2011 at 7:10 pm

The Winner!

etownse1 Jul 21, 2011 at 7:18 pm

This is a nice alternative to having an extended life battery. I've always used extended (bulky) life batteries. When I bought my Torch I was anxiously awaiting some one to come out with an extended batt. They haven't and won't. This way I can juice this beast up quickly and not worry about wasting time charging, or charging my spare batt when I forget to in the 1st place

Snipperdo17 Jul 21, 2011 at 7:28 pm

This definitely charges my phone significantly faster! I'll take one off your hands!

kerbear_69 Jul 21, 2011 at 7:34 pm

I would love to win it!

1rico1 Jul 21, 2011 at 7:42 pm

would love one thx.

Tony_11 Jul 21, 2011 at 7:51 pm

Would be great for my playbook!

mabaseball28 Jul 21, 2011 at 7:59 pm

Hopefully this is good signs to come with faster charging speeds for future blackberries. Make this standard for all the phones!

vodomustng2000 Jul 21, 2011 at 8:00 pm

Interesting....

Halifax Guy Jul 21, 2011 at 8:02 pm

Count me in!

crohns Jul 21, 2011 at 8:05 pm

that would be awesome for all of the travelling i do with work!!!

Babajide88 Jul 21, 2011 at 8:09 pm

Help me charge my up and coming 9900 even faster

shiftysdad Jul 21, 2011 at 8:21 pm

I told my girlfriend that of she uses my playbook charger it will ruin her Curve's battery in order to get her to stop using it. She has a history of her battery's going bust, so she believed me and leaves it alone. (I know this sounds a bit weird, but she always steals my chargers and i want to at least keep my good one.)

the higher amperage will charge your phone faster, but this could lead to a less full charge. anyone who has tried to electroplate something will understand that you won't get as high quality of a plate with a high amperage as with a low amperage.

That being said, increasing the amperage in this case shouldn't pose a drastic effect, and you should be safe in using this charger. but don't take my word on it.

Also, please give me the charger so i can stop lying to my girlfriend!

tekware Jul 21, 2011 at 8:40 pm

Yes Please. Thanks CrackBerry!

digitalhomeboy Jul 21, 2011 at 9:02 pm

Interestingly enough, when I first received the PlayBook it was the charger that I seeked out while the PlayBook ran through the initial setup and download. Thinking that I was doing a super-charge I seriously thought I was killing my Torch battery until Inside BlackBerry posted saying it was ok. Loving the super charging!

ChaSiuBao Jul 21, 2011 at 9:02 pm

sweet me please