PRS-650 USB Power Supply for 350/650 - Page 6

deekbee · 11-25-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

It seems most cell phone chargers with the same USB plug seem to work with the 650.

Yup, the chargers for my Nokia (N8) and Android (ZTE Blade) happily work with each other and the PRS-350. Nice to finally have cross-device charging sorted.

JSWolf · 11-25-2010, 10:05 PM

Just remember, if the wall wart is said to work and an Apple device, it most likely won't work for anything else.

Corrective · 11-25-2010, 10:33 PM

Charger for the Samsung Galaxy S i9000 works for the 650.

AGB · 11-26-2010, 02:25 PM

After buying that stupid Belkin charger that didn't work with anything, I just bought the cheapest I could find in the supermarket for the equivalent of £4. It works and came with tips for different phones, mini usb, micro-usb and so on. I think it was ten tips. It's not slower than the Belkin, had that one worked. Both are rated 1A.

I'm happy again

JSWolf · 11-26-2010, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGB

After buying that stupid Belkin charger that didn't work with anything, I just bought the cheapest I could find in the supermarket for the equivalent of £4. It works and came with tips for different phones, mini usb, micro-usb and so on. I think it was ten tips. It's not slower than the Belkin, had that one worked. Both are rated 1A.

I'm happy again

The Belkin says it for an Apple device. So no, it would not work. But the one you got at the market works because it's for a cell phones that are not from Apple.

AGB · 11-26-2010, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The Belkin says it for an Apple device. So no, it would not work. But the one you got at the market works because it's for a cell phones that are not from Apple.

All fine and well, but the Belkin claims Apple compatibility plus "mp3s" and "phones", whereas the cheapo from the supermarket claims "mp3s", "phones" and "iPods" with all the icons being Apple icons. Of course, it comes with tips and a USB cable which sealed the deal, since I figured a cheap arse product in a supermarket can't possibly be Apple-crappola solely.

John F · 11-27-2010, 11:54 AM

My wife's LG phone charger works with a 650.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Just remember, if the wall wart is said to work and an Apple device, it most likely won't work for anything else.

My Zune works with the Apple iPad charger. Go figure.

switchman2210 · 11-27-2010, 04:07 PM

For those that might want to pickup an extra USB cable, I just received one that I purchased on e-bay for a $1.50 with free shipping in USA. It is listed as "MICRO USB DATA CABLE PALM PRE V9 LG enV2 DARE BB Storm". The link is http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

While not a charger, it is charger related. It works with both my PC and a old Griffin power adapter I purchased in Jan 2008 for my IPod. Interestingly enough this charger will charge the Sony 650 while I continue to read.

Here are the specs for the charger.
Griffin
AC Power Supply
Model: 17B061001
Input: 100-240V~ 50-60Hz 0.2A
Output: 5.0V 500mA
File NO: E213987
Date Code:07Sep

AGB · 11-27-2010, 05:25 PM

I think the quick start guide mentions that it's not possible to read while it is connected to the computer, which infers that with a charger it's possible to read while charging.

I can do that on mine too with my supermarket charge. It seems to be a "feature", and honestly, there would be no point in locking it while using a charger as it doesn't interact with anything when charging from a wall wart.

elcreative · 11-27-2010, 05:28 PM

I suppose you can call it a "feature" but this has been standard on all sony's since at least the 505 (maybe the 500 as well but my 1st was a 505) and is one of the major points for having an external charger. Does the cable let you read whilst using with the PC?

AGB · 11-27-2010, 05:42 PM

I just checked on my PRS900. Same thing. I'll take your word for it that is has been like that for so long. Personally, it's behaving as I expected it to behave.

columbus · 11-28-2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by induna

Astra,

I already posted in another thread a link to a charger that will work with the 350 and that is sold in England. http://powertraveler.com Click on "Travel Adapter". You will also need to buy a micro USB tip.

There are many of us use a generic PSP charger for the 505.

Do you, or anybody, else know if the power traveller micro usb tip will fit on the PSP type charger barrel to allow connection to charge the 650/350?

Penforhire · 11-28-2010, 12:38 PM

Bummer, I can say my Nyko (3rd party) charger for Sony PS3 controllers doesn't work either. That seems odd, given I'm using the original 650's cable. But what happens is the screen shows as if USB-connected but it never switches over to charging.

JSWolf · 11-28-2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penforhire

Bummer, I can say my Nyko (3rd party) charger for Sony PS3 controllers doesn't work either. That seems odd, given I'm using the original 650's cable. But what happens is the screen shows as if USB-connected but it never switches over to charging.

It is not the cable that is the problem. It's the wall wart that is the problem. Seems the standard isn't a standard thanks to Apple.

rasbadar · 11-29-2010, 01:46 PM

The Nokia micro-USB Travel Charger (1200 mA) works fine.

I think that *all* chargers that comply to the "USB micro charger"-standard will work with the 650.

There are also cheaper ones (Samsung and Hama) but they have a lower rating (500-700 mA).

11-29-2010, 01:46 PM	#90
rasbadar Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: PRS-650, PRS-505	The Nokia micro-USB Travel Charger (1200 mA) works fine. I think that all chargers that comply to the "USB micro charger"-standard will work with the 650. There are also cheaper ones (Samsung and Hama) but they have a lower rating (500-700 mA). Last edited by rasbadar; 11-29-2010 at 01:53 PM.

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JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Just remember, if the wall wart is said to work and an Apple device, it most likely won't work for anything else.

11-25-2010, 10:33 PM	#78
Corrective Enthusiast Posts: 32 Karma: 46 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, PRS-650	Charger for the Samsung Galaxy S i9000 works for the 650.

11-26-2010, 02:25 PM	#79
AGB Headbutting stupidity Posts: 1,703 Karma: 2526196 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Greater Cph Device: PRS650	After buying that stupid Belkin charger that didn't work with anything, I just bought the cheapest I could find in the supermarket for the equivalent of £4. It works and came with tips for different phones, mini usb, micro-usb and so on. I think it was ten tips. It's not slower than the Belkin, had that one worked. Both are rated 1A. I'm happy again

11-27-2010, 04:07 PM	#83
switchman2210 Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 416 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Black PRS-650 with lighted cover & Kindle DX.	For those that might want to pickup an extra USB cable, I just received one that I purchased on e-bay for a $1.50 with free shipping in USA. It is listed as "MICRO USB DATA CABLE PALM PRE V9 LG enV2 DARE BB Storm". The link is http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT While not a charger, it is charger related. It works with both my PC and a old Griffin power adapter I purchased in Jan 2008 for my IPod. Interestingly enough this charger will charge the Sony 650 while I continue to read. Here are the specs for the charger. Griffin AC Power Supply Model: 17B061001 Input: 100-240V~ 50-60Hz 0.2A Output: 5.0V 500mA File NO: E213987 Date Code:07Sep

11-27-2010, 05:25 PM	#84
AGB Headbutting stupidity Posts: 1,703 Karma: 2526196 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Greater Cph Device: PRS650	I think the quick start guide mentions that it's not possible to read while it is connected to the computer, which infers that with a charger it's possible to read while charging. I can do that on mine too with my supermarket charge. It seems to be a "feature", and honestly, there would be no point in locking it while using a charger as it doesn't interact with anything when charging from a wall wart.

11-27-2010, 05:28 PM	#85
elcreative Wizard Posts: 2,888 Karma: 5875940 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: PRS505, 600, 350, 650, Nexus 7, Note III, iPad 4 etc	I suppose you can call it a "feature" but this has been standard on all sony's since at least the 505 (maybe the 500 as well but my 1st was a 505) and is one of the major points for having an external charger. Does the cable let you read whilst using with the PC?

11-27-2010, 05:42 PM	#86
AGB Headbutting stupidity Posts: 1,703 Karma: 2526196 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Greater Cph Device: PRS650	I just checked on my PRS900. Same thing. I'll take your word for it that is has been like that for so long. Personally, it's behaving as I expected it to behave.

11-28-2010, 12:38 PM	#88
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	Bummer, I can say my Nyko (3rd party) charger for Sony PS3 controllers doesn't work either. That seems odd, given I'm using the original 650's cable. But what happens is the screen shows as if USB-connected but it never switches over to charging.