Zen Touch AC Power Adaptor Sp

What size (for example .7mm x 4.0mm) is the barrel connector (AC power adaptor? ) which plugs in to the Zen Touch? I don't have calipers to measure it.
I'm trying to purchase/make a car adaptor (hardwire in, NOT a cigarette lighter adaptor) which I will use to charge my Zen Touch while on the road. I know I need to supply 5vDC @ .5 amps (per Creative customer support), and I *think* I found a supplier (Lind Electronics) which has a variety of adaptors - I just need to know the size of the barral connector.
Anybody know, or know where this might be documented (It's not in the Manual)?
thanks
PhilMessage Edited by DirtyDieselPhil on 04-08-2005 2:07 AM

Thanks, SSR - I tried to measure with a ruler, and it's definately 4mm OD. Just wanted to get this back to top for any other input... (anybody from Creative want to chime in?)
What do you mean by "I'm trying to find a socket that's compatible with this..."? I guess you're looking for this connector? I looked at Radio Shack, and they have a ton of different connectors - I was going to give them a look-see.
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