Charging Options??

jerryleejr · 08-21-2008, 11:11 PM

Has anyone tried to Charge the 505 with a Motorola Razor or Blackberry Charger??? They have the same mini usb ends, The other end just plugs into the wall instead of a computer.

JJ

JSWolf · 08-21-2008, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerryleejr

Has anyone tried to Charge the 505 with a Motorola Razor or Blackberry Charger??? They have the same mini usb ends, The other end just plugs into the wall instead of a computer.

JJ

Probably won't work. But it cannot hurt to try. When you plug in the USB end into the 505 and the light doesn't go on, then it won't work. Your best option is to go get a PSP AC adapter with the barrel type plug on the end. It's cheaper then Sony's AC adapter for the 500/505 and it charges the reader a lot faster then via the USB port.

leveck · 08-22-2008, 07:57 PM

I have found that non-usb-host usb chargers will charge the prs-505 if you completely turn the unit off first. It will charge and stay off for 45 minutes. Then turn off fully again and charge again for 45 minutes. You'll get a complete charge in 2 to 3 cycles. I have used AC to usb chargers (cheap one from radio shack), my car stereo which has a usb jack, a cig-lighter dc splitter (auto) that has a usb jack, and the vehicle tattle tale boxes in the vehicles at work.

jerryleejr · 09-01-2008, 01:15 AM

I was looking thru my mass of cables and I found this Cable which worked surprisingly well and quick. I had bought it from a store in the U.S. However you cant beat the price at this link.

JJ

http://www.sourcingman.com/2in1-usb-...l?currency=USD

cjp · 10-19-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Probably won't work. But it cannot hurt to try. When you plug in the USB end into the 505 and the light doesn't go on, then it won't work. Your best option is to go get a PSP AC adapter with the barrel type plug on the end. It's cheaper then Sony's AC adapter for the 500/505 and it charges the reader a lot faster then via the USB port.

Which PSP A/C Adapter? I looked, and there are quite a few. Thanks for the tip!

Bokkie · 10-19-2008, 05:15 PM

I use the charger from my Garmin GPS. The 505 says 5.2v and my charger outputs 5v. It works ok. If it fits into the charge socket and it's about 5v then maybe it'll work not matter what the make?

Tattncat · 10-19-2008, 10:45 PM

Does anyone have a solar power suppy for their 505?

JSWolf · 10-20-2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjp

Which PSP A/C Adapter? I looked, and there are quite a few. Thanks for the tip!

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_ID=37474

There is the type of PSP A/C adapter that will work with your Sony Reader.

cjp · 10-25-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/Prod...oduct_ID=37474

There is the type of PSP A/C adapter that will work with your Sony Reader.

Thanks Jon! Indeed, it is both smaller and less expensive than the Sony adapter. I appreciate the link.

CJP

Penforhire · 10-29-2008, 07:28 PM

Search is your friend. Covered several times here in detail. Razr charger does not work reliably. Aftermarker PSP chargers are the big winners.

DrMoze · 10-29-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerryleejr

I was looking thru my mass of cables and I found this Cable which worked surprisingly well and quick. I had bought it from a store in the U.S. However you cant beat the price at this link.

JJ

http://www.sourcingman.com/2in1-usb-...l?currency=USD

Yeah, this cable is the shizz for charging Readers. FORGET ABOUT CHARGING THRU THE MINI-USB! USE THE PSP! I have one of these cables too (your price beats what I paid!

) You can use this to charge from any pc, usb hub, or even a usb wallwort (that outputs 5v and has a usb socket).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tattncat

Does anyone have a solar power suppy for their 505?

Well, yeah. Although it's slow. I have a Powermonkey setup which includes a clamshell solar battery, and has a psp tip for the output. So I *could* charge my Reader from the sun,if needed.

(The Powermonkey also has a large-capacity water-resistant rechargeable cell with lcd meter, and a universal wall converter, plus a lot of adapter tips. You can charge devices from the handy cell, the wall converter, or the solar panel, as well as charge the cell itself from the wall adapter or solar panel to use later.)

Novasea · 11-28-2008, 04:15 PM

I purchased an AC charger today which said it was for PSP. The specs are INPUT 120V,
OUTPUT 5.2V 450 mA. The charger on the Sony.ca website has an output of 5.2V and 2000 mA. Will the mA difference between these two make a difference? Will charging with the lower mA output damage my battery over a period of time?

Thank you

gwynevans · 11-28-2008, 05:38 PM

No, it'll just mean it doesn't charge as fast as the 2A one, although I'd not actually take either of the current (mA) figures as accurate without measuring them & anyway, as long as it's the round connector, rather than the USB one, you can still read while it's charging!

karo02 · 11-30-2008, 05:52 PM

So basically, any charger with a 5 or 5.2 V output will allow to charge the sony reader ?
This is really great news as my husband already have a PSP with the A/C adapter, but I did'nt dare to try it by fear of damaging my brand new sony reader !

Novasea · 11-30-2008, 07:35 PM

After doing some more reading on the forum I came across lots more info.
A quote from JSWolf:

Originally Posted by JSWolf
You have just been lucky so far. The best thing to do is to toss this charger and get a true PSP charger. Just because the pug fits and it seems to work, doesn't mean it actually does. If you use an incorrect charger, you could be damaging the unit or causing a problem with the battery.

I have decide to return the so called PSP charger I purchased and have found a place I can buy a REAL PSP charger...tomorrow. It is 5.2v 2000 ma.

An informative thread here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26915
I don't think I did that right ...

08-21-2008, 11:11 PM	#1
jerryleejr Koby-rific! Posts: 941 Karma: 191112 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 2' From My MacBook Pro Device: Kobo Sage,Kobo Aura One, Glo HD,PRS-T1,PRS-950, PRS 300, PRS 350	Charging Options?? Has anyone tried to Charge the 505 with a Motorola Razor or Blackberry Charger??? They have the same mini usb ends, The other end just plugs into the wall instead of a computer. JJ

09-01-2008, 01:15 AM	#4
jerryleejr Koby-rific! Posts: 941 Karma: 191112 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 2' From My MacBook Pro Device: Kobo Sage,Kobo Aura One, Glo HD,PRS-T1,PRS-950, PRS 300, PRS 350	I was looking thru my mass of cables and I found this Cable which worked surprisingly well and quick. I had bought it from a store in the U.S. However you cant beat the price at this link. JJ http://www.sourcingman.com/2in1-usb-...l?currency=USD Attached Thumbnails

11-30-2008, 07:35 PM	#15
Novasea Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 212 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Sony 505	After doing some more reading on the forum I came across lots more info. A quote from JSWolf: Originally Posted by JSWolf You have just been lucky so far. The best thing to do is to toss this charger and get a true PSP charger. Just because the pug fits and it seems to work, doesn't mean it actually does. If you use an incorrect charger, you could be damaging the unit or causing a problem with the battery. I have decide to return the so called PSP charger I purchased and have found a place I can buy a REAL PSP charger...tomorrow. It is 5.2v 2000 ma. An informative thread here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26915 I don't think I did that right ... Last edited by Novasea; 11-30-2008 at 07:41 PM. Reason: added a link to thread

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leveck Literate Gadget Fan Posts: 29 Karma: 54 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rock Springs, Wyoming, USA Device: Vulan Flipstart, Sony PRS 505	I have found that non-usb-host usb chargers will charge the prs-505 if you completely turn the unit off first. It will charge and stay off for 45 minutes. Then turn off fully again and charge again for 45 minutes. You'll get a complete charge in 2 to 3 cycles. I have used AC to usb chargers (cheap one from radio shack), my car stereo which has a usb jack, a cig-lighter dc splitter (auto) that has a usb jack, and the vehicle tattle tale boxes in the vehicles at work.

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Bokkie Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 22 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: PRS-505	I use the charger from my Garmin GPS. The 505 says 5.2v and my charger outputs 5v. It works ok. If it fits into the charge socket and it's about 5v then maybe it'll work not matter what the make?

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Novasea Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 212 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Sony 505	I purchased an AC charger today which said it was for PSP. The specs are INPUT 120V, OUTPUT 5.2V 450 mA. The charger on the Sony.ca website has an output of 5.2V and 2000 mA. Will the mA difference between these two make a difference? Will charging with the lower mA output damage my battery over a period of time? Thank you

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gwynevans Wizzard Posts: 1,402 Karma: 2000000 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: iPad 2, iPhone 6s, Kindle Voyage & Kindle PaperWhite	No, it'll just mean it doesn't charge as fast as the 2A one, although I'd not actually take either of the current (mA) figures as accurate without measuring them & anyway, as long as it's the round connector, rather than the USB one, you can still read while it's charging!

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karo02 Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 6698 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: none	So basically, any charger with a 5 or 5.2 V output will allow to charge the sony reader ? This is really great news as my husband already have a PSP with the A/C adapter, but I did'nt dare to try it by fear of damaging my brand new sony reader !

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