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jotekman · 07-12-2010, 10:31 AM

Check the back of the charger brick. If it says 110-240v, then you will be able to use it back home with a simple plug adapter rather than a converter. I have a few things I have bought from the U.S. which I use that way.
Otherwise, you should be just fine buying a Malaysian sold one, as the little brick actually changes it to DC from the AC coming from the wall, so regardless of the voltage coming in, the out should be the same for both of them. I believe the Sony PRS-300 takes 5.2v. You can also buy a Sony PSP charger while there which would solve your problem as well (well, according to the forums I have read.
You can also charge just fine with a computer or laptop but you said you wont be doing that, so another option, buy one of those plug-ins when you get there that allows you to plug in a usb directly to a wall converter (I have charged my PRS-300 that way, and I live in Bulgaria, after buying the PRS-300 from the U.S.)
Have a great trip!

07-12-2010, 10:31 AM	#3
jotekman Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 52 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Device: Sony PRS-300	Check the back of the charger brick. If it says 110-240v, then you will be able to use it back home with a simple plug adapter rather than a converter. I have a few things I have bought from the U.S. which I use that way. Otherwise, you should be just fine buying a Malaysian sold one, as the little brick actually changes it to DC from the AC coming from the wall, so regardless of the voltage coming in, the out should be the same for both of them. I believe the Sony PRS-300 takes 5.2v. You can also buy a Sony PSP charger while there which would solve your problem as well (well, according to the forums I have read. You can also charge just fine with a computer or laptop but you said you wont be doing that, so another option, buy one of those plug-ins when you get there that allows you to plug in a usb directly to a wall converter (I have charged my PRS-300 that way, and I live in Bulgaria, after buying the PRS-300 from the U.S.) Have a great trip!