01-02-2013, 10:20 AM | #1 |
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T1 USB vs Wall charger
When I first got the T1 i used usb to charge it... now I have switched to the ac charger and the device seems to like it better lol it's probably a delusion but the charge seems to last longer as well what experiences have others had with this ?
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01-02-2013, 10:58 AM | #2 |
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My opinion is anyone who thinks the wall charger makes it last longer is probably imagining it, the way I see it is it's 5 volts going in either way no matter where it comes from.
I will admit I have seen others say the same thing although it is also possible your pc's USB isn't quite up to supplying the voltage, wall charger is probably the best option as long as it isn't a cheap one but shouldn't really make a difference in how long the device lasts. |
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01-02-2013, 12:27 PM | #3 | |
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01-02-2013, 01:31 PM | #4 |
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What kind of wall charger do you use?
I've got a belkin that says the output is 5Vdc 1A, but when I plug the usb cord into it, my T1 [and my 505] won't charge. At least, no light comes on to indicate it. |
01-02-2013, 04:34 PM | #5 |
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Might need to check the USB cable... probably should have data lines shorted to work properly and have never got 505 to charge via USB wall charger unless using USB to micro-Philips plug (the cylindrical one) rather than USB-USB mini.
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01-02-2013, 05:53 PM | #6 |
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True, I have a Belkin 5V / 1A Power Adapter as well, and nothing happens when I try to use it with my Portable Reading System T2. I didn't even notice this before..
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01-02-2013, 08:28 PM | #7 | |
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Looking at my Sony Vita charger it supplies 1500ma and looks like it's pretty much the same charger Sony uses for the T1 so I'll presume the T1 can handle it. Convenient and potentially faster to charge I'll agree but holding more charge I still have a problem with, while stranger thing's have happened I still believe the slower a battery is charged the more effective it is. |
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01-02-2013, 08:59 PM | #8 | |
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01-03-2013, 02:27 AM | #9 |
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Kids, I did some research now.. You need to wait a few minutes after plugging the Sony to this Belkin Power Charger thing. Then it will charge, the LED will blink and everything's fine..
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So no difference in capacity as I originally said. |
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01-03-2013, 07:30 AM | #11 | |
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Not sure about "shorting data lines" but maybe this Philips plug acts like Sony's charger. Last edited by Agama; 01-03-2013 at 07:36 AM. Reason: typo |
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01-03-2013, 07:35 AM | #12 | |
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I use one I got with the swiss charger pack and it lets me charge the T1 from anywhere, you will definitely have problems if you use the Sony supplied cable including the device crashing. |
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01-03-2013, 10:30 AM | #13 |
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I did buy the Sony charger. Months later, I got a new cell phone (a basic Samsung flip phone) and it turns out its charger works for the PRS-T1, as does its car charger. However, a 5 volt car adapter/charger I had for another device does not work. Don't know what the difference is.
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I've so many micro USB and Mini Usb charging cables it's as well they all work with each other or I'd never be able to find the right ones anymore. |
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01-03-2013, 01:26 PM | #15 |
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This thread suggest that USB charging only works with the PRS-300 with a computer on the other end: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68461.
It sounds as though the T1 has improved things, as long as you get the right USB charger. So much for standards! |
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