09-08-2012, 07:24 AM | #1 |
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Power Adapter not included with new Fires
Guess what's missing from the new Fires?
A $19.99 power adapter! Included with the first gen Fire, Amazon removed it from their latest models. That's one way to keep costs down, while generating some extra profit. Currently, the adapter is available for $9.99 when ordered with a Fire. I have no idea how long this promo will last. |
09-08-2012, 08:16 AM | #2 |
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This household has several iDevice power adapters still sitting in their boxes, never unwrapped. To me, it seems rather a waste (and, as an aside, not particularly environmentally friendly) to compulsorily provide and charge for adapters that the vast majority of buyers don't need. Call it a $10-$20 discount for not ordering an adapter, and call it a day, I reckon.
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09-08-2012, 08:40 AM | #3 | |
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Just read the specs on the optional charger and correct me if I am wrong, but they do not recommend using the charger that comes with the non fire kindles. (?) I ordered the fire hd yesterday thinking I would use my kindle keyboard charger but after reading the o/p and checking the link I canceled my original order and reordered with the charger. They are assuming that people that order these new units are current kindle owners by the wording in there product descriptions, but for some that will not be the case. Looks like the fire hd charger is backwards compatible to all (?) kindles but the reverse is not so. |
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09-08-2012, 09:48 AM | #4 |
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A $20 charger is nothing. Like everyone else here is saying, I have two shoe boxes full of unused ones. I'll buy one closer to launch, and that'll be fine for me.
First people were angry over not getting USB cords, now they switch it out and people are still mad. Come on, Amazon gives us deals all year long (even $200+ worth of Audiobooks, and discounts) and you can't sacrifice $20? |
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FYI, Google's Nexus 7 includes the power adapter. |
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09-08-2012, 01:12 PM | #6 |
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If you buy it with the Fire HD you get it for $9.99. A $10 credit is added to your total
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09-08-2012, 01:30 PM | #7 |
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From the amazon site
Fully charges in 3 hours via the Kindle PowerFast charging accessory, or slightly longer with other micro-USB power adapters that you may already have. Charges in approximately 11.5 hours from your computer via the included USB charging cable. why would it take longer from a any other micro-USB charger? |
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09-08-2012, 01:46 PM | #9 |
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I'm not sure if I can add it to my existing pre-order. Doesn't look like it...unless I'm missing something.
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Power fast: 1.8 amps not sure of the voltage but guess about 5 volts. The charger that came with my kindle: .85 amps at 4.9 volts. Going by these figures, the power fast charger delivers about 1 amp more power. Other adapters may be different, I used the specs from my kindle keyboard 3G. |
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Was not a problem. Edit: It looks like the estimated delivery date did not change. EDD of Sept. 19 - Sept. 21. Last edited by DustyDisks; 09-08-2012 at 02:09 PM. |
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09-08-2012, 02:08 PM | #13 |
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I Have a charger which came with the kindle keyboard. would this be the same spec as the recomended one?
Edit i missed DustyDisks comment above. i guess i will be investing in a new charger if i get a fire. |
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I suggest calling during the day (U.S.) and you will speak to Amazon reps in the U.S. -- they are aware of the confusion for customers. Last edited by Skydog; 09-08-2012 at 02:22 PM. |
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