Can I charge Kindle 4 in car

pamay · 03-16-2012, 06:22 PM

The title says it all, can I charge my Kindle 4 when travelling in car

susan_cassidy · 03-16-2012, 06:24 PM

If you get a charger that will connect the Kindle to the power outlet in the car. They are available.

Bilbo1967 · 03-16-2012, 06:25 PM

Well, 30 seconds with Google suggests yes.

But, I am in the UK and not Australia, so maybe you need to google it yourself to be sure.

pamay · 03-16-2012, 06:53 PM

Thanks for the replies

terencek · 03-19-2012, 09:59 AM

Pretty much any electronics shop should sell a 12-volt cigarette lighter USB adapter, which is technically what you need. They're ubiquitous now with so much stuff which runs off USB, and most will work with the Kindle, which has very modest power needs.

geekmaster · 03-21-2012, 08:13 AM

In the USA, the local "Dollar Tree" stores sell 12V automobile cigarette lighter socket USB chargers that have a 500mA USB jack and a 1000mA USB jack, for only $1 USD. Of course, their selection of merchandise may vary over time and between locations. There are also very cheap units available from China from DealExtreme, or from ebay stores.

teasonc · 03-28-2012, 04:31 AM

Never start the engine (nor shut it off) while anything expensive is attached to accessory wiring. Use the device's on-off switch to disconnect it from the automobile's wiring -- or unplug it, before either transition.

There are protective devices on the market to either moot this point, or reduce its risk.

Can't remember the details, but it is an issue with microelectronics (that's easily avoided if you unplug at the right times).

jbcohen · 03-29-2012, 08:04 AM

I obtained mine from Staples some time ago, its a duracell contraption that has three leads coming out of it, one for an ipod, one for a USB and another for a mini-usb. Its really quite helpful if you live in an area like I do where the electricity goes out during the winter on ocasion, <gasp>.

03-16-2012, 06:22 PM	#1
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03-16-2012, 06:24 PM	#2
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	If you get a charger that will connect the Kindle to the power outlet in the car. They are available.

03-16-2012, 06:25 PM	#3
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	Well, 30 seconds with Google suggests yes. But, I am in the UK and not Australia, so maybe you need to google it yourself to be sure.

03-16-2012, 06:53 PM	#4
pamay Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Australia Device: Kindle with wifi	Thanks for the replies

03-19-2012, 09:59 AM	#5
terencek Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 1010944 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The African bush Device: Kindle 3	Pretty much any electronics shop should sell a 12-volt cigarette lighter USB adapter, which is technically what you need. They're ubiquitous now with so much stuff which runs off USB, and most will work with the Kindle, which has very modest power needs.

03-21-2012, 08:13 AM	#6
geekmaster Carpe diem, c'est la vie. Posts: 6,433 Karma: 10773668 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Multiverse 6627A Device: K1 to PW3	In the USA, the local "Dollar Tree" stores sell 12V automobile cigarette lighter socket USB chargers that have a 500mA USB jack and a 1000mA USB jack, for only $1 USD. Of course, their selection of merchandise may vary over time and between locations. There are also very cheap units available from China from DealExtreme, or from ebay stores.

03-28-2012, 04:31 AM	#7
teasonc Member Posts: 24 Karma: 2082 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle DXG, Kindle Keyboard 3G	Never start the engine (nor shut it off) while anything expensive is attached to accessory wiring. Use the device's on-off switch to disconnect it from the automobile's wiring -- or unplug it, before either transition. There are protective devices on the market to either moot this point, or reduce its risk. Can't remember the details, but it is an issue with microelectronics (that's easily avoided if you unplug at the right times).

03-29-2012, 08:04 AM	#8
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	I obtained mine from Staples some time ago, its a duracell contraption that has three leads coming out of it, one for an ipod, one for a USB and another for a mini-usb. Its really quite helpful if you live in an area like I do where the electricity goes out during the winter on ocasion, <gasp>.

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