[ale] Way OT: 12Volt DC to 5Volt DC converter for gadgets ?

[Preston Boyington]

Jim wrote:
> Robert L. Harris wrote:
>>   I want to be able to plug my Garmin GPS (Linux compatible, more on 
>> topic now?) into the power on my motorcycle for long drives.  Is it 
>> reasonable to take a car cigarette lighter to usb adapter 
>> http://tinyurl.com/2ohxpw and connect the lighter terminals to the
>> positive and negative terminals on my battery?  Anyone run across
>> a better solution?
>>
>> Robert
>>

I use Powerlet connectors on my busa.

http://www.powerletproducts.com/