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iGo also have on-the-go battery based chargers so you can charge when not near an outlet. |
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02-24-2012, 09:24 PM | #62 |
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I found the Sony micro USB charger on clearance for $8.34 on the Target website.
$8.43 reg:$21.09- save $12.66 (60%) Sony Micro USB AC Adapter for PRS350/650/950 Digital Book Reader's - Black (PRSA-AC1) http://www.target.com/s/sony+charger...5-000011b71bd1 =Laserjock= |
02-13-2014, 05:45 AM | #63 |
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Yes... the charging circuit in the reader will regulate the current drawn.... I use an old phone charger for my T1..
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12-08-2014, 01:16 AM | #64 |
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2 Amps to charge the Sony Prs T3
Hey Folks. Try charging your Sony T3 with a 2 amp charger, rather than a 1 amp charger, which is common for all regular USB wall chargers. In time, I would expect to see more 2 amp wall chargers become the norm. For those new to electronic devices, it is the common power/amperage for tablets. How can you determine what the charging unit puts out? Look for the "Output", or "O/P" info; the suggestion should read the watts as well. Eg, "O/P: 2A 5W MAX" With this charger I'm now see the little red light on the power switch lighting up, and the corresponding charging icon found at top right of screen. Hope this helps some of you.
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12-09-2014, 03:10 PM | #65 |
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I use the one from my tablet and my old windoze phone interchangeably with no problems the circuit on the reader itself regulates the charging
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12-09-2014, 04:19 PM | #66 |
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I tried my phone's 5V/2A charger with my T1 and my PocketBook 623, and it worked for both. Thanks and karma to you!
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12-09-2014, 06:08 PM | #67 |
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12-10-2014, 04:58 AM | #68 |
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In my opinion, all USB chargers work with all USB chargeable devices. Unless the USB is non standard (Apple).
Which makes me wonder how could they circumvent the EU directive requiring a single charger (namely MicroUSB)? |
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A device that only requires only low current would not typically ship with a high current charger. As for the EU thing, as far as I know it 1) applies only to phones, not ereaders, tablets, battery packs, etc. and 2) it's voluntary. Last edited by ApK; 12-10-2014 at 11:34 AM. |
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The thing is, because of Apple, some companies make their devices compatible with Apple's non-standard wall warts and some (like Sony) did not. You can make a USB cable that will work as a charge cable and will allow devices like a Sony Reader to charge from an Apple wall wart. |
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This is concurred by the fact that I have several dozens of MicroUSB and MiniUSB devices and I can use whatever charger I want with whatever device I want, provided the cable fits the device. For instance I charge my keylock (that came with 300mA MiniUSB) with a Pioneer charger for 2A. I keep this always on, because it can provide all the current I need for tablets, cellphones etc. Pardon me if I disagree. Quote:
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In order for a new generation (older do not need it) device to charge, the data lines have to be less than 200ohm across. Older devices can charge even if connected to a PC (true data), or not. Some ask you to choose (charge, connect). |
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12-11-2014, 10:40 AM | #72 |
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Yeah I have used the iphone charger base with no problems so now I just take the iphone base and the various leads when traveling
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