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Stitchawl · 04-13-2009, 04:09 AM

Just got back from the PlayStation Store...

Harry, you're on top of the batting averages with a full 1000. Despite trying many different brands of chargers, and even though some would cause the little red light to come on, none would charge my 505 through the USB port. I'm going to have to settle for the AC to round plug port for charging. Bummer, dood.

Gwynevans, I'm ready to go to work for Sony or Panasonic now that I have my advanced understanding of USB circuitry, courtesy of your great URL links! Of course first I have to figure out where the light goes when you turn off the switch.

Pilotbob, you too gave the correct answers from the very beginning. You just didn't realize that to me, the hunt is more important than the kill.

So after trying 6 different USB (only) charger blocks, all made for PSP, and two chargers made for Sony MP3 players, I say that although there may be one out there that will work, I didn't find it in my search. I did find a 'fairly' lightweight AC-to-round plug charger, and I did find a really neat rechargeable lithium battery charger for charging PSP's or MP3 players without connecting them to AC mains. THAT was interesting! Might come in handy... some day.

Thanks for the help, all!

Stitchawl

04-13-2009, 04:09 AM	#41
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Just got back from the PlayStation Store... Harry, you're on top of the batting averages with a full 1000. Despite trying many different brands of chargers, and even though some would cause the little red light to come on, none would charge my 505 through the USB port. I'm going to have to settle for the AC to round plug port for charging. Bummer, dood. Gwynevans, I'm ready to go to work for Sony or Panasonic now that I have my advanced understanding of USB circuitry, courtesy of your great URL links! Of course first I have to figure out where the light goes when you turn off the switch. Pilotbob, you too gave the correct answers from the very beginning. You just didn't realize that to me, the hunt is more important than the kill. So after trying 6 different USB (only) charger blocks, all made for PSP, and two chargers made for Sony MP3 players, I say that although there may be one out there that will work, I didn't find it in my search. I did find a 'fairly' lightweight AC-to-round plug charger, and I did find a really neat rechargeable lithium battery charger for charging PSP's or MP3 players without connecting them to AC mains. THAT was interesting! Might come in handy... some day. Thanks for the help, all! Stitchawl