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Originally Posted by Prolet
Maybe they don't do that because charging using a PSP charger is quite faster than using the USB cable. Sounds nice, but may be a big drawback: Faster charging needs more amperes put through the line, causing stronger heat up of the battery - this may destroy the battery in a very short time.
As long as we all don't know about the specifications of the built-in battery (is it capaple of fast recharging?), we should NOT recommend using the PSP charger without any objections.
The fact that Sony people use the PSP charger does not matter much: If this guys have a defective battery, they simply change it. That's a thing we're not able to.
I consider charging via USB the safer way until I get hold of the batterie's specifications.
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PLEASE don't dissuade people form using a PSP charger, especially when you don't understand the technical issues. It is basically the same charger that Sony itself sells (as noted above), and is perfectly fine for charging ALL Readers. That round jack is
designed for a charging plug having the PSP charger's specifications. Also, pretty much every electronic device these days has limiters in the charging circuit to prevent overcharging. Using a charger with a higher amperage rating is always safe--the device only draws what it needs. Using a charger with a LOWER rating than what a device needs can cause problems.
Honestly, if everyone here used a PSP charger (or a PSP charging cable), there would be NO threads about frozen screens and dead batteries due to charging problems. It has nothing to do with the battery specifications anyway. The charging circuitry built into a device controls how current is taken in and sent to the battery.
Please don't spread misinformation or half-truths. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing; a PSP charger for a Reader is not.