EMZ wrote:
> Exactly what I mean.  Switcher or not the net resault is exactly the same.
> In this insance there is absolutly no reason for a swithing power supply.
> Way overly complicated...

Sure, a transformer type charger works the same...if you don't mind
listening to a transformer going "BZZZZZZZZZZ" all night while you camp. ;)

You're right that this doesn't make much sense if you have to buy a PC
power supply to make one, but a lot of us probably have (or know someone
who has) an old computer or two lying around by now.