Are Kindle and Nook chargers interchangable?

chas0039 · 05-08-2011, 12:25 PM

It seems to be possible; the output for the chargers is the same; the cables seem to be the same; given that both charge through a USB connection to the computer, it would appear as though the wiring should be the same.

I just want to get some confirmation from someone with more expertise before I give it a try.

Thanks

paperwastage · 05-08-2011, 02:52 PM

as long as they use the same connector (micro USB), it's fine...

the dongle that "converts" USB -> wall charger will work for any USB device too

Scott_T · 05-08-2011, 02:53 PM

if the same usb cable works I'd say they are.

netseeker · 05-08-2011, 03:01 PM

I can charge both devices using the same cable with my Palm Pre charger as well as with my universal USB-charger (USB2Go). Hence, i would say "yes.".

ApK · 05-09-2011, 10:55 AM

I've found my Kindle charges reasonable well with any USB power source I've given it -- cell phone car charger, iPod charger, little USB/AC adapter that I found on eBay.

Perhaps some charge more efficiently that others, but all have given me battery dots when I needed it.

Unlike our Apple devices, which are horribly particular about what power source is on the end of that usb cable, and what cable is used, and unlike my Motorola phone with it's 'Unauthorized charger' nonsense

RainingLemur · 05-09-2011, 11:29 AM

I've been using the same charger for most all of my portables. The one that came with my Blackberry works perfect for all of them. K3, phone, blackberry (alarm clock), mp3 player... Haven't run into any issues at all.

Blog Kindle · 05-09-2011, 03:21 PM

Yes, they are. I use Kindle/Nook/Nook Color/Sony PRS-350/HTC Evo 4G cables interchanginly. Any micro-USB charger works.

I've also used iPhone/iPad wall adapter with micro-USB cables to charge all aforementioned gadgets

chas0039 · 05-09-2011, 03:55 PM

Much thanks guys. I thought this would be the case, but sometimes these assumptions can cause real trouble.

05-08-2011, 12:25 PM	#1
chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	Are Kindle and Nook chargers interchangable? It seems to be possible; the output for the chargers is the same; the cables seem to be the same; given that both charge through a USB connection to the computer, it would appear as though the wiring should be the same. I just want to get some confirmation from someone with more expertise before I give it a try. Thanks

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paperwastage Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 1310 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: kindle DX Graphite	as long as they use the same connector (micro USB), it's fine... the dongle that "converts" USB -> wall charger will work for any USB device too

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Scott_T Groupie Posts: 154 Karma: 876 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS-500, Reb1100(dead)	if the same usb cable works I'd say they are.

05-08-2011, 03:01 PM	#4
netseeker sleepless reader Posts: 4,763 Karma: 615547 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany, near Stuttgart Device: Sony PRS-505, PB 360° & 302, nook wi-fi, Kindle 3	I can charge both devices using the same cable with my Palm Pre charger as well as with my universal USB-charger (USB2Go). Hence, i would say "yes.".

05-09-2011, 10:55 AM	#5
ApK Award-Winning Participant Posts: 7,402 Karma: 69116640 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ, USA Device: Kindle	I've found my Kindle charges reasonable well with any USB power source I've given it -- cell phone car charger, iPod charger, little USB/AC adapter that I found on eBay. Perhaps some charge more efficiently that others, but all have given me battery dots when I needed it. Unlike our Apple devices, which are horribly particular about what power source is on the end of that usb cable, and what cable is used, and unlike my Motorola phone with it's 'Unauthorized charger' nonsense

05-09-2011, 11:29 AM	#6
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I've been using the same charger for most all of my portables. The one that came with my Blackberry works perfect for all of them. K3, phone, blackberry (alarm clock), mp3 player... Haven't run into any issues at all.

05-09-2011, 03:21 PM	#7
Blog Kindle Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 25122 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 1/2/3/4/Touch/DX/Fire\|PRS-600/350\|Nook(color)\|iPad\|iPad2\|EVO 4G	Yes, they are. I use Kindle/Nook/Nook Color/Sony PRS-350/HTC Evo 4G cables interchanginly. Any micro-USB charger works. I've also used iPhone/iPad wall adapter with micro-USB cables to charge all aforementioned gadgets

05-09-2011, 03:55 PM	#8
chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	Much thanks guys. I thought this would be the case, but sometimes these assumptions can cause real trouble.