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lmittell · 09-08-2010, 02:48 PM

I've been using the Coby CA781 charger for several months now and it powers and charges my USB-charged portable devices successfully. It has two USB ports and a standard automotive 12V socket. I usually have a cell phone and an Ipod connected to the USB ports, leaving the 12V socket free for a radar detector or what-have-you. The only complaint I have is that the rubber cap intended to cap the socket when it's unused will not stay put.

I haven't had occasion to power my Kindle with it, but I see absolutely no reason why it wouldn't work. It has 0.5A current capacity for each port, so it may not charge the K as quickly as the Amazon-supplied mains charger.

Here's a link to one source that currently (pun unintentional) has it discounted to 5 bucks US. There are many other vendors selling it, including Amazon.

Larry

09-08-2010, 02:48 PM	#9
lmittell Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 14 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Palos Verdes, CA Device: K2, K3, Jetbook Lite, iPhone4	I've been using the Coby CA781 charger for several months now and it powers and charges my USB-charged portable devices successfully. It has two USB ports and a standard automotive 12V socket. I usually have a cell phone and an Ipod connected to the USB ports, leaving the 12V socket free for a radar detector or what-have-you. The only complaint I have is that the rubber cap intended to cap the socket when it's unused will not stay put. I haven't had occasion to power my Kindle with it, but I see absolutely no reason why it wouldn't work. It has 0.5A current capacity for each port, so it may not charge the K as quickly as the Amazon-supplied mains charger. Here's a link to one source that currently (pun unintentional) has it discounted to 5 bucks US. There are many other vendors selling it, including Amazon. Larry