Thread: PSP Adapter: 5V, Reader DC IN: 5.2V?
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Old 09-16-2009, 05:49 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by bsg75 View Post
5.0V power supplies don't provide exactly 5.0V, there is variation. 4.8V to 5.2V would be a typical guaranteed range. They just specified the upper limit in this case because a too low voltage wouldn't cause a catastrophe whereas say 6V could cause damage.

Anyway I'd stick to USB charging. It's slower and that's usually better for the battery in the long run.
Why would USB charging be better?
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