A USB car adapter can be an extremely useful accessory for people
. With a wide variety of uses, the USB car adapter is extremely versatile. The most popular use for a USB car adapter is for charging small electronic devices. A USB car adapter plugs right in to your cigarette lighter outlet and allows you to plug your USB device into the opposite end. The USB car adapter can also be used by any device that charges through a USB port. Common devices that can charge via a USB car charger include cell phones, PDAs, Mp3 players, iPods, and cameras. USB cables are used with an iPod to connect to a computer and to charge the device. These cables can get lost or broken and need to be replaced. However, a USB car charger for you iPod can be expensive to purchase. If you have an old car charger and a USB adapter that is no longer being used you can make your own USB car charger. Creating your own car charger is done by splicing the ends of the cables together. Having what amounts to a portable USB power port can be quite handy for many people. A USB car adapter can also be used to charge larger electronic devices, such as a computer. Computers consume a good deal of energy, and chances are that if you wish to use a USB car charger to power your laptop you will need a specialized device with a surge protector and other features. Such a device can be quite expensive and is only recommended for those that think it necessary to charge a laptop in their car quite often. Tips & Warnings Use a car charger that is designed for your particular phone. Use heat shrink tubing to cover the splices if you do not want to use electrical tape. Use the end of the car charger that plugs into the iPod Using a car charger that is designed for another phone may have a different electrical voltage which can damage your phone.