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Old 04-02-2009, 05:33 AM   #70
hekkel
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Device: PRS-505, Cybook Opus
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Originally Posted by sirhunter2010 View Post
Why would any of you, who have already invested $300.00 plus dollars on a delightfully designed PRS-505 reader, purchase a substandard power adapter that allows you to efficiently charge your reader - penny wise dollar stupid.
Why not? The quality of the electrons coming out of an alternative charger are the same as those coming from an original one. My home-made charger may not provide the full 2A, but that's not a problem either. I don't see what I would have gained if I had invested $29 more on it.

And by recycling an old phone charger I reduced my global footprint compared to buying a new one.

If I could have bought an equal e-Reader for $10, I wouldn't have hesitated.

-maarten
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