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Originally Posted by Zog
I also found that not all computer USB ports are created equal. I couldn't get the Kobo to hold a charge that would last more that two days of reading when using my main computer. Then I tried plugging it into the USB port in my xbox 360 and that charge that lasts for a week or more. I wish Kobo had included a power adapter with the correct specifications to charge the device or at least had it as an option. I think many of the "battery troubles" people are having may be due to this. It is certainly not the first device I've had that has an issue like this. My blackberry will only charge properly from the adapter that came with it. Having a custom adapter that would let you plug the Kobo into the wall to charge it up and still let you use the device to read would be fantastic.
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Well, a good starting point is to look at the kobo's USB port where you'll find the power requirements: DC 5V 700mA. This coincides very well a Blackberry charging adapter - mine is also 5V 700mA.
I have a number of other adapters that are 5V but range from 500mA to 1.0A. I'm not sure what the repercussions of using them would be, but I can say that I have successfully used my Blackberry adapter to this point.