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TonyToews · 11-19-2011, 04:13 AM

My last five year old laptop battery still runs for 30 minutes. I seldom used it while on the battery. I would drag the AC adapter everywhere reasonably possible. Much better than my previous laptop.

So what does this have to do with the Vox?

I poke about on eBay and I see various micro USB right angle adapter cables. Thus greatly increasing it's battery life.

However not all of the relevant items for sale use the word 'right'. So when searching I'd suggest using 'angle micro usb -"usb a" ' without the single quotes but with the double quotes.

This will allow you to more comfortably, in my opinion, hold the Vox while it's plugged in. You will want to carefully scrutinize the bottom of the Vox and, for the $2 or $6, purchase one of each direction. Depending on where your AC adapter is currently located and who knows for the future.

For example this particular item has really nice photos of the end so you can easily see if it will suit your current configuration. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/USB-2-0-Right...-/290634701891 However you don't want to purchase that particular item as it has the "standard" USB A connector at the other end.

You might also want to purchase an micro USB extension cable of 3' or so as this is a common complaint. A complaint of mine too.

HOWEVER, it is possible that the angle adapters and/or micro USB extension cables might drop the 5 VDC enough that the Vox will no longer see a charger. Unlikely but possible. Low voltages are surprisingly tricky in this area compared to the 120/240 VAC we're used to.

So instead of a micro USB extension cable you might want to pick up an el cheapo 120 VAC 2 prong extension cord for the other side of the Vox charger.

Later: The best I could find that had one of each direction were the following $6 adapters. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/short-micro-u...-/320793428350 and http://www.ebay.ca/itm/short-micro-u...-/320793428348 If you can see others then please post.

There were also some up and down adapters at various sites that might suit your particular circumstance better.

11-19-2011, 04:13 AM	#1
TonyToews Evangelist Posts: 490 Karma: 351398 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kobo Vox and Glo	Extending the life of your battery aka angle connectors My last five year old laptop battery still runs for 30 minutes. I seldom used it while on the battery. I would drag the AC adapter everywhere reasonably possible. Much better than my previous laptop. So what does this have to do with the Vox? I poke about on eBay and I see various micro USB right angle adapter cables. Thus greatly increasing it's battery life. However not all of the relevant items for sale use the word 'right'. So when searching I'd suggest using 'angle micro usb -"usb a" ' without the single quotes but with the double quotes. This will allow you to more comfortably, in my opinion, hold the Vox while it's plugged in. You will want to carefully scrutinize the bottom of the Vox and, for the $2 or $6, purchase one of each direction. Depending on where your AC adapter is currently located and who knows for the future. For example this particular item has really nice photos of the end so you can easily see if it will suit your current configuration. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/USB-2-0-Right...-/290634701891 However you don't want to purchase that particular item as it has the "standard" USB A connector at the other end. You might also want to purchase an micro USB extension cable of 3' or so as this is a common complaint. A complaint of mine too. HOWEVER, it is possible that the angle adapters and/or micro USB extension cables might drop the 5 VDC enough that the Vox will no longer see a charger. Unlikely but possible. Low voltages are surprisingly tricky in this area compared to the 120/240 VAC we're used to. So instead of a micro USB extension cable you might want to pick up an el cheapo 120 VAC 2 prong extension cord for the other side of the Vox charger. Later: The best I could find that had one of each direction were the following $6 adapters. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/short-micro-u...-/320793428350 and http://www.ebay.ca/itm/short-micro-u...-/320793428348 If you can see others then please post. There were also some up and down adapters at various sites that might suit your particular circumstance better. Last edited by TonyToews; 11-19-2011 at 04:33 AM.