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Old 05-15-2016, 09:49 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by odamizu View Post

If I'm understanding correctly, Sony #1 and Kindle #1 are the same, and most USB chargers can be used with most devices, which will only draw the amount they need, but it's not 100% sure so there's always a risk (generally small) of frying your device if you don't use the "official" charger that goes with it? Does that pretty much sum it up?

So the safest thing is to buy the "official" charger or use one with the exact equivalent voltage and amperage?
I'll daresay that if both devices take a micro-USB plug, then you're not in any danger of frying anything, because no manufacturer will make a device that has a micro-USB jack that wants anything other than 5V (+/- a bit).

As dwig points out, a USB device may drain while using an incompatible charger or cable, but there's virtually no risk of frying it.
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