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Old 01-15-2012, 09:09 PM   #10
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Device: Nexus 7, Blackberry PlayBook, Nexus 4, ChromeBook
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Originally Posted by PeterT View Post
I think you will find that most (if not all) Android devices require more current than PC USB ports are currently designed to provide.

Yes; some motherboard DO offer 2A USB ports, and I believe USB 3 is also meant to support more current than previous USB versions do.
Oh, it's not that simple, Peter. My understanding is that Kobo has hobbled the Vox somehow such that you can Not use a standard wall-plugged 2A charger, you Must use their proprietary ones with the short-ass cord!
And if you happen to lose or break the charger that came with your Vox, too bad! No replacements are currently available for purchase and there is no commitment as to if and when they might be!
Users are understandably a little worked-up about this! As I say; a show-stopper!
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