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frquixote · 10-20-2010, 06:25 AM

I'm very disappointed to find that neither my Gomadic 1 amp charger (combination AC and auto 12v version) nor my Socket battery pack (1.8 amp output) can be used to charge my Sony PRS-650. I also have a portable power strip with a 1 amp USB port and it also does not work. Yet I am able to charge through the PCs USB port.

Gomadic advertises their 1 amp charger for use with both of the new Sonys and the Socket certainly outputs sufficient power given that the official Sony charger only outputs 1.5 amps. I am using the cable that came with the PRS-650 with both devices and still no success. After about 30 seconds the PRS-650 reports:

"Charging Stopped

The Reader is unable to charge as no power supply is being detected. Please check that the charger is plugged in and switched on or that the USB cable is correctly connected."

Any ideas? I just hate the idea of not being able to use the accessories I already have ... especially since it will mean carrying yet one more thing while traveling and having less flexibility.

Thanks in advance for any help.

10-20-2010, 06:25 AM	#1
frquixote Addict Posts: 230 Karma: 2448688 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kapolei, Oahu, HI Device: KOBO Libra 2, Kindle PW3, Samsung 8A Tablet, Samsung S10e Phone	Chargers for 350/650 I'm very disappointed to find that neither my Gomadic 1 amp charger (combination AC and auto 12v version) nor my Socket battery pack (1.8 amp output) can be used to charge my Sony PRS-650. I also have a portable power strip with a 1 amp USB port and it also does not work. Yet I am able to charge through the PCs USB port. Gomadic advertises their 1 amp charger for use with both of the new Sonys and the Socket certainly outputs sufficient power given that the official Sony charger only outputs 1.5 amps. I am using the cable that came with the PRS-650 with both devices and still no success. After about 30 seconds the PRS-650 reports: "Charging Stopped The Reader is unable to charge as no power supply is being detected. Please check that the charger is plugged in and switched on or that the USB cable is correctly connected." Any ideas? I just hate the idea of not being able to use the accessories I already have ... especially since it will mean carrying yet one more thing while traveling and having less flexibility. Thanks in advance for any help.