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Old 07-06-2010, 11:57 PM   #35
kgn
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Device: Pocketbook 302
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Originally Posted by crc View Post
kgn: Some devices (e.g., the Sony readers) will only charge if hooked up to a computer. Plug one into a wall adapter and it will not charge.
It seems you might be right. Some devices use the USB D+/D- lines to switch from high current to low current charging. I have been able to charge my PB302 with a number of USB chargers with no problems. Perhaps some USB chargers do not control the D+/D- lines correctly??

I have used -
a cheap solar battery pack (bought from ebay). I use this mainly when camping. It charged my PB302 with no problems.

I also have used Motorola wall type USB charger - this is from my bluetooth headset. At home, I use this charger for all my USB chargeable 'toys'.

So it seems that as far as the PB302 at least is concerned, it can be charged with a generic USB charger. Perhaps it does not work with the one specific USB charger you tried - I suggest that you just try another USB charger. From personal experience, some at least do work.
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