Motorola Vehicle Power Adapter micro-USB Rapid Rate Charger

by Motorola

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 0.7 x 4 inches ; 1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000S5Q9CA
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: SPN5400A
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,138 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Batteries, Chargers & Accessories

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Motorola Micro USB high-performance car charger is a requirement for anyone who is on the road. Through your vehicle power adapter you can talk and charge at the same time so your cell phone will stay charged while you are on the go. The sleek design of the charger will complement your phone as you power up directly from your vehicle’s adapter. The retention clip secures the cord giving this high performance car charger a clean appearance.

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Product Features

Works with most devices with a micro USB connector

Talk and Charge at the same time

Fully charges your phone in 2-3 hours

Guaranteed for over-voltage protection,
which helps protect the phone warranty

Illuminated LED Motorola logo when charging

Connection through the micro-USB port

Manufactured without any BFRs or PVC

Protection fuse serves as a backup by automatically resetting itself if cord is tripped

Product Description

Motorola Factory original 12-14 Volt DC Battery Car Charger/ Cigarette Lighter Adapter, with illuminated Motorola logo for Micro USB and Motorola Micro USB Cell Phone devices.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

865 of 878 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Genuine Motorola charger in retail packaging. 4.75-5.25V 950mA output, works w/ most micro-USB phones like Incredible, etc., June 11, 2010

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David Pearlman "sound fanatic" (Arlington, MA) - See all my reviews
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There are so many sketchy sellers selling phone chargers out there, that it can be a bit scary. The problem is that if the charger is poorly made, the output of the charger can be out of spec and can, in some cases, fry the phone you connect to it.

For that reason, when it comes to phone chargers, you should stick to name brands. (They are all made in China, but the name brand ones are usually subject to stricter QA).

When I found this charger on Amazon, SOLD BY AMAZON, I jumped on it. It's a MICRO USB car charger, made for Motorola and sold under the Motorola name, in retail packaging. The rated output is 4.75-5.25V and 950mA.

This charger should work fine with most any phone that uses the MICRO USB connector. The key number to pay attention to is the second one, the rated amperage. This is the MAXIMUM amount of current that the phone can request from the charger. A typical USB port on a PC provides as little as 100mA, and few provide more than 500mA. So this charger should charge your phone faster than when it's connected to a PC. A few phones out now can use up to 1000mA. But that just means they CAN use that amount. If 950mA is provided, they'll still charge, just a bit more slowly.

Note that the amperage (second number) merely tells you how much the charger CAN supply, if requested. The phone itself is responsible for asking for the current. That is to say, if this charger can provide 950mA, but your phone can only use 300mA--no problem. Your phone asks for 300mA and the charger provides all of what is requested. If, on the other hand, your phone can use 1000mA, this charger will provide all it can, which is 950mA--a wee bit less than the max asked for. That's also not a problem; it just means your phone will charge a little bit (not much in this case) more slowly. The rated voltage for this charger is presented in a range of 4.75-5.25V. The "ideal" voltage for a USB charger of any type if 5V. And most chargers for home use are rated right at 5V. But car chargers work in a noisier environment and thus you have the range. This is where a cheapo charger can really do damage, as some of them are poorly regulated and can provide voltages that are WAY out of spec. Again, when you can get a name brand charger from a seller you can trust (Amazon) for such a reasonable price, it's very foolish to consider the cheapo no-names.

This is an excellent quality name brand travel micro USB charger at a price that beats the no-name junk from third party sellers. What's not to like?

BE SURE TO ORDER IT FROM AMAZON AND NOT ONE OF THE THIRD PARTY SELLERS, as some of those have been known to make mistakes with respect to what they ship relative to the listing. I can confirm that Amazon is shipping the P513 /89143N charger, as pictured.

127 of 129 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-charges the HTC Incredible, August 19, 2010

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David C. Veeneman (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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I use my Droid Incredible as my primary GPS car navigator, so I needed a car charger that could keep up with the power needs of Google Maps with the GPS running. The Belkin USB adapter says it puts out 1A, but my Incredible showed that is was only getting a trickle-charge (500 mA) from it, because the Belkin charger does not implement the latest USB charger standard (short the data pins for a fast charge).

This charger shows up as an AC charger on my Incredible, and it is able to charge my phone even while I am using it for GPS navigation. Recommended for any newer phone that uses a micro-USB connector.

276 of 296 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars "Fake" version of this charger was shipped to me, May 8, 2011

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Scott Somers "Scott" (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola Vehicle Power Adapter micro-USB Rapid Rate Charger (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Length:: 1:10 Mins

The version of this charger shipped to me is a knock-off. There is no Motorola sticker, the micro-USB connector end is a snap-together part, rather than overmolded like the real version. The PVC cable overmold is mis-shaped, the contact springs are weak and the fit and finish of the plastic parts are low quality. So, it is just a car charger, right? Maybe. But what if the electronics are sub-standard also? What if the PVC overmold is contaminated as well? I am going to return this item and not plug it into Wife's phone.