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diabloNL · 03-15-2007, 05:52 PM

I have the same. It's a small tingle when you move your finger over the brushed metal. It feels like the 50Hz buzz. You can feel the same when you plug your computer in a non grounded socket and touch the casing. I have this with many devices and I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. Maybe it has to do with the fact we have 230V (or do you have 110V?) I think because of the 230V there is some induction on the ground wire that leads to the Reader when connected to the charger. With the PSP charger I have it as well.

More people with 230V can confirm this?

03-15-2007, 05:52 PM	#6
diabloNL Gadget Force® Posts: 705 Karma: 2733 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Device: Sony PRS-300 + Cybook with funny screen :P	I have the same. It's a small tingle when you move your finger over the brushed metal. It feels like the 50Hz buzz. You can feel the same when you plug your computer in a non grounded socket and touch the casing. I have this with many devices and I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. Maybe it has to do with the fact we have 230V (or do you have 110V?) I think because of the 230V there is some induction on the ground wire that leads to the Reader when connected to the charger. With the PSP charger I have it as well. More people with 230V can confirm this?