There's a slight difference with USB/mini/micro USB connections... they are USB! This is a standard... they are all in the 5-5.2v range and current is irrelevant as long as there is enough (minimum should be 500mA more is better), devices take what they need not what's available. Something needing 1,000ma won't blow if the charger can provide 2,000mA, it'll get what it needs and the charger will be happy because it isn't overloaded
Previous problems with chargers for other kit involved the fact that the connectors may have been standard sizes but there was no standard for voltage so you coul have identical barrel connectors on chargers which offered anything from 3v to 25v... not good as you found but doesn't apply to USBs of whatever size. Only problem comes from whether PSU is set to act as pure PSU or computer USB... both work with 350-950 but one allows you to read whilst charging whereas the other acts like you plugged into computer and may not charge. Check the forums for info from people who hav tried various PSUs.
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Originally Posted by ebooker
you really shouldnt plug in any old charger willy-nilly, you should at least verify that the voltage is correct (5v in this case) and that the current (mah rating) is between 500 and 1500 mah.
I once accidentally plugged in my netbook's power adapter into my wireless headphones to charge them, and they basically blew up (I heard a pop, smelled smoke, and yea, the headphones never worked again). Even tho the connector 'fit' into it perfectly (which is why I accidentally did it). Let that be a lesson to everyone out there.
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