Anyone have an extra Kindle 180-degree USB power connector?

flamaest · 09-10-2013, 11:00 PM

I went into staples the other day, & I noticed that on the Kindle there is a 180-degree USB connector to power the unit.

Does anybody know where to get this USB connector? In setting up the Kindle as a clock, it would seem that this connector is great to be more visually appealing.

Thanks,
Fabian

xendula · 09-11-2013, 12:48 AM

I have never even seen one, sorry.

JohnnyBook · 09-11-2013, 01:22 AM

Not even sure what you mean by a 180-degree USB connector.

A screen shot of the unit you were talking about would be nice.

Its also possible its not a standard Kindle power cable.

I use my Kindle regular power cord to charge 2 different Phones, and a camera. (all 4 devices and power cords are interchangable) by using one cord I can stash the others and not worry about keeping track of 4 different chargers

flamaest · 09-11-2013, 02:17 AM

this is the power cable connector that only comes with the in store retail display units. It is not for sale to the general public. I'm trying to find one for myself.

ll Legion ll · 09-11-2013, 09:57 AM

Something like this?

Mike L · 09-11-2013, 10:40 AM

If you search for "90 degree USB connector", you should find a few sites that sell them. There are a couple listed on Amazon.com, for instance.

But, note that it is 90 degrees, not 180 degrees.

Mike

flamaest · 09-11-2013, 12:06 PM

Right, the 180 plugs into the kindle, then wraps around the back side, making the visible connection flush so you do not see any cables. You can see this in any store which sells Kindles, like Staples.

Andy_T · 09-13-2013, 05:26 AM

Ah, that will most likely be some custom-made thingy, like the theft protection they typically use in shops to keep the units in place.

Best regards,
Andz

09-10-2013, 11:00 PM	#1
flamaest Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1044459 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: prs-500	Anyone have an extra Kindle 180-degree USB power connector? I went into staples the other day, & I noticed that on the Kindle there is a 180-degree USB connector to power the unit. Does anybody know where to get this USB connector? In setting up the Kindle as a clock, it would seem that this connector is great to be more visually appealing. Thanks, Fabian

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09-11-2013, 12:48 AM	#2
xendula eBookworm Posts: 2,300 Karma: 4525746 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Coast brrrrr Device: Kindle 4B/K ~ Nexus 7 ~ Kindle Paperwhite 1&2 ~ iPad Air	I have never even seen one, sorry.

09-11-2013, 01:22 AM	#3
JohnnyBook Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 126824 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Out There Device: K3 W/3G (Fixed screen!) & Paperwhite Wifi	Not even sure what you mean by a 180-degree USB connector. A screen shot of the unit you were talking about would be nice. Its also possible its not a standard Kindle power cable. I use my Kindle regular power cord to charge 2 different Phones, and a camera. (all 4 devices and power cords are interchangable) by using one cord I can stash the others and not worry about keeping track of 4 different chargers

09-11-2013, 02:17 AM	#4
flamaest Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1044459 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: prs-500	this is the power cable connector that only comes with the in store retail display units. It is not for sale to the general public. I'm trying to find one for myself.

09-11-2013, 09:57 AM	#5
ll Legion ll Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The D Device: PW2	Something like this?

09-11-2013, 10:40 AM	#6
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	If you search for "90 degree USB connector", you should find a few sites that sell them. There are a couple listed on Amazon.com, for instance. But, note that it is 90 degrees, not 180 degrees. Mike

09-11-2013, 12:06 PM	#7
flamaest Groupie Posts: 155 Karma: 1044459 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: prs-500	Right, the 180 plugs into the kindle, then wraps around the back side, making the visible connection flush so you do not see any cables. You can see this in any store which sells Kindles, like Staples.

09-13-2013, 05:26 AM	#8
Andy_T Evangelist Posts: 431 Karma: 5121676 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hannover, Germany Device: iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, Kindle KB, NT, Fire, PW II	Ah, that will most likely be some custom-made thingy, like the theft protection they typically use in shops to keep the units in place. Best regards, Andz

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