Charge using AC/DC adapter?

I have a new 30 GB video IPOD. I travel a lot and want to be able to charge while in transit. I bought a car adapter today specifically for IPOD. i can use the car adapter both in auto and on some aircraft. My question: I have an old AC/DC adapter and would like to know if it's possible to use it in conjunction with the audo adapter.
The adapter has a wall plug and is marked as follows: INPUT 100-240 vac; Frequency 50-60 Hz; OUTPUT 12VDC, 0.5A. I'd like to use something to charge the IPOD in a hotel room. I saw the price of the USP/plug charger on APPLE site and thought it was outrageously priced. So, will this gizmo work? Any other alternatives?
I appreciate your responses! Thank you.
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I am not 100% sure of this, it would be best to ask technical support just to be sure.. the number is: 1-800-275-2273.

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Hi,
Thank you for your suggestions.
I thought that my USB cable was faulty too at first. But after changing the USB cable and playing around with a few power adapters which did charge by iPhone, I guess the probability that the USB cables are faulty or that the problem lies with the power adapter seems rather low.
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