02-02-2010, 04:55 AM | #1 |
Grand Sorcerer
Posts: 11,942
Karma: 7219261
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Notts, England
Device: Kobo Libra 2
|
Very useful USB/power cable
I bought one of these cables, and it solved the charging problems I have been having with my PRS-300.
The problems: - My PRS-300 will not charge over USB using a USB wall power supply. It must be connected to a computer that is 'on' to charge. - We have multiple devices that can charge using a USB power supply. I don't want to carry yet another power adapter, or be forced to carry my laptop. - I want to be able to read while charging. The solution: a cable with a USB connector on one end and both a 4mm power connector and a micro-USB connector on the other (a 'Y' connection). If I plug the USB side into my power supply, I use the 4mm end for the PRS-300 and the micro-USB end for the other devices. If I plug the cable into my computer and I want to sync, etc, then I use the micro-USB for everything. If I merely want to charge the PRS-300 from the computer (e.g., I want to read), I use the 4mm end. When traveling, I carry one USB wall adapter and this cable to charge our phones and readers. I can even charge a phone and the PRS-300 at the same time by connecting a device to each end of the Y. Problems solved. Amazon in the US has similar cables. Last edited by chaley; 02-02-2010 at 06:51 AM. |
02-02-2010, 06:33 AM | #2 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,115
Karma: 2718
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Texas
Device: iPad
|
Good find!
|
Advert | |
|
02-07-2010, 03:34 PM | #3 |
Booknut
Posts: 858
Karma: 2852
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida!
Device: Sony Reader 500/505/300/350, Nook Glowlight Plus (6")
|
Welcome to the forums and enjoy your Reader! Not really a 'find'; these cables have been mentioned and discussed here for a few years now. I really think there should be a huge sticky with this info on top of all Sony Reader forums. It's the best charging/data option--Sony should pack these cables into every Reader box. Dealextreme in HK has them even cheaper, btw.
|
02-08-2010, 02:04 PM | #4 |
Connoisseur
Posts: 76
Karma: 1944308
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Device: Kobo, Mini, Glo, Aura and Aura H20
|
I got the exact same one, or a clever copy at EBgames here in Canada. Works a charm.
|
02-08-2010, 03:58 PM | #5 |
Nameless Being
|
For those in the USA, you can get a similar Rocketfish branded cable at Best Buy.
|
Advert | |
|
02-09-2010, 03:20 AM | #6 |
Junior Member
Posts: 2
Karma: 10
Join Date: Dec 2009
Device: PRS300
|
I just got one from Amazon.co.uk, £2.09 including delivery
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...rev_prod_title |
02-10-2010, 01:13 PM | #7 |
Groupie
Posts: 195
Karma: 245
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: USA
Device: Kobo Clara Blue PRS 350
|
I bought this one with the PSP tip and got an additional mini USB tip and one for my phone. I like that it's retractable and easy to pack. Shipping was cheap, too.
http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05...547&t_mode=des |
02-10-2010, 01:47 PM | #8 |
Reader of Books
Posts: 1,632
Karma: 2697
Join Date: Oct 2009
Device: none
|
i'll just add that this cable is pretty cheap and can charge a number of devices, including your sony reader (works great on my 600) using the USB or Sony tip. not to mention all the other cool gadgets DealExtreme has.
|
02-20-2010, 07:46 PM | #9 |
Junior Member
Posts: 5
Karma: 10
Join Date: Feb 2010
Device: PRS-600
|
Chaley thanks for the info, I bought one of these cables from ebay and it works great with any USB charger!
I can now charge my PRS-600, my phone, and my GPS with the same cable+USBcharger on trips. Sony should include a charger with its Readers, if you charge from a computer you cannot charge and read at the same time. 300$ and no charger included, are they serious? |
02-20-2010, 07:49 PM | #10 |
Séduisant
Posts: 4,706
Karma: 2107018
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Texas, USA
Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6
|
|
02-20-2010, 07:53 PM | #11 | |
Junior Member
Posts: 5
Karma: 10
Join Date: Feb 2010
Device: PRS-600
|
@offtopic
Quote:
|
|
02-20-2010, 09:19 PM | #12 |
Séduisant
Posts: 4,706
Karma: 2107018
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Texas, USA
Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
PRS-650 What kind of USB cable does it use? | ShellShock | Sony Reader | 4 | 09-19-2010 07:51 AM |
A better usb cable? | sarikan | iRex | 4 | 10-24-2008 01:07 PM |
Lost Usb Cable | reidjayme | Sony Reader | 12 | 10-05-2008 10:53 AM |
Extra USB cable | larlissm | Sony Reader | 6 | 10-05-2008 10:28 AM |
Travel Hub taken apart and altered to be power-only cable. | wagnerian | iRex | 3 | 11-02-2006 02:25 PM |