Specialist USB Plug? - Page 2

taildragger-j3 · 08-28-2008, 03:45 PM

My 500 is on the way, but doesn't have the USB cable. I have a PSP charger on the way, too, so all I need is the ability to sync with my computer. I have this one that goes with my digital SLR. Can y'all tell if the smaller plug is the one that mates with the PRS-500?

dickon25 · 08-28-2008, 04:12 PM

I found the USB charger to be pretty useless so I bought one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...c+sony&x=0&y=0

which works beautifully anywhere in the world (allegedly!)

dickon25 · 08-28-2008, 04:17 PM

which works beautifully anywhere in the world (allegedly!)

No, seriously, it charges in a quarter of the time it takes the USB - I just haven't tested it all over the world yet......... here's hoping

pilotbob · 08-28-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taildragger-j3

My 500 is on the way, but doesn't have the USB cable. I have a PSP charger on the way, too, so all I need is the ability to sync with my computer. I have this one that goes with my digital SLR. Can y'all tell if the smaller plug is the one that mates with the PRS-500?

That doesn't look like a standard mini-USB end to me. The sides are not tapered.

acidzebra · 08-28-2008, 05:08 PM

wait, I have no idea what fits the 500. Is it different from the 505?

NatCh · 08-28-2008, 05:09 PM

I don't think that's a mini USB either, pilotbob -- too many conductors and the shape isn't right.

I believe this is more what you should be looking for, taildragger-j3: second one from the left.

pilotbob · 08-28-2008, 05:10 PM

You're right. That's a micro USB... Sorry. Fixed.
BOb

NatCh · 08-28-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acidzebra

wait, I have no idea what fits the 500. Is it different from the 505?

Nope, the 500 and 505 have the same connections, except that the 505 has separate SD and Memory Stick ports, where the 500 has one that does double-duty.

NatCh · 08-28-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

You're right. That's a micro USB... Sorry.
BOb

Ah, yes: the new one. I'm calling it the µSB myself.

acidzebra · 08-28-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

I don't think that's a mini USB either, pilotbob -- too many conductors and the shape isn't right.

I believe this is more what you should be looking for, taildragger-j3: second one from the left.

It's not mini-B that's for sure, but the guy is talking about the prs-500, BOb has a 500, so I'm sure he uploaded the correct picture for a 500 series.

EDIT: never mind.

taildragger-j3 · 08-28-2008, 05:40 PM

You guys are awesome. Thanks for the help. I'll run to Wally World (AKA WallMart) and get the correct cord. FedEx says my 500 is supposed to be here tomorrow!!!

NatCh · 08-28-2008, 06:01 PM

Glad to help, taildragger-j3 -- especially a fellow Aggie.

Eat a Monster for me, wouldja?

duckeedoug · 08-29-2008, 04:32 AM

jwhayn,

This is the same type of cable that I use, and reported on this type of cable elsewere here several months ago. I use the cable with my blackberry wal-wart charger and it works extremely well. It is nice having just the one Y cable for both charging and USB functionality.

The only thing that one must remember is to not use the USB to attempt recharging via a wall charger. I have made this mistake one or twice, and it causes the Ebook to rescan it's system upon disconnecting the charger.

TetraKM · 08-30-2008, 04:17 AM

My charger has arrived but it is the same as the wifes plug I previously told you about.

It has a USB port on the plug and the seperate cable is a USB to a round socket which has a yellow tip (what do the colours on the tip mean anyway?).

The inside of the round socket looks like this (sort of) -0- which looks to be a specialist socket specifically for the PSP (well it looks like others I have seen on the web) - are you sure it will fit the 505 (I will not get mine till Thursday).

"My Original message said - I have ordered mains charger (PSP) from play - There is another one but that says USB so I went for this one

http://www.play.com/Games/PSP/4-/598...r/Product.html

Actually it looks like I have not exactly received what I ordered.

NatCh · 08-30-2008, 09:20 AM

I suspect the colors don't mean much of anything ... except perhaps to the folks who manufactured it.

If I'm understanding you correctly, you've got a wallwart with a USB output, and an adapter that goes from USB to a PSP DC power input jack. I have a similar setup that I've used to charge my 500 (which has the same connection/charging requirements as the 505) quite successfully several times. And yes, mine will charge through the DC in jack from a regular USB port as well.

I suspect that as long as the adapter does, indeed, fit the power connection, you're probably fine. One way you can check it is to see if it'll fit a PSP -- those are a lot easier to locate than Readers are. You probably know people (or their kids) that have them, and you may be able find one in a store on display. All you have to do is see if your plug fits, if so you're probably in good shape.

08-28-2008, 03:45 PM	#16
taildragger-j3 Writer AND Reader Posts: 54 Karma: 30 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aggieland, TX Device: PRS-505	My 500 is on the way, but doesn't have the USB cable. I have a PSP charger on the way, too, so all I need is the ability to sync with my computer. I have this one that goes with my digital SLR. Can y'all tell if the smaller plug is the one that mates with the PRS-500? Attached Thumbnails

08-30-2008, 04:17 AM	#29
TetraKM Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 114 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Sony 505	My Charger has arrived but.... My charger has arrived but it is the same as the wifes plug I previously told you about. It has a USB port on the plug and the seperate cable is a USB to a round socket which has a yellow tip (what do the colours on the tip mean anyway?). The inside of the round socket looks like this (sort of) -0- which looks to be a specialist socket specifically for the PSP (well it looks like others I have seen on the web) - are you sure it will fit the 505 (I will not get mine till Thursday). "My Original message said - I have ordered mains charger (PSP) from play - There is another one but that says USB so I went for this one http://www.play.com/Games/PSP/4-/598...r/Product.html Actually it looks like I have not exactly received what I ordered. Last edited by TetraKM; 08-30-2008 at 04:22 AM. Reason: including orignal message

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08-28-2008, 04:12 PM	#17
dickon25 Groupie Posts: 199 Karma: 818 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-505. Pocketbook Inkpad 840	I found the USB charger to be pretty useless so I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...c+sony&x=0&y=0 which works beautifully anywhere in the world (allegedly!)

08-28-2008, 04:17 PM	#18
dickon25 Groupie Posts: 199 Karma: 818 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-505. Pocketbook Inkpad 840	which works beautifully anywhere in the world (allegedly!) No, seriously, it charges in a quarter of the time it takes the USB - I just haven't tested it all over the world yet......... here's hoping

08-28-2008, 05:08 PM	#20
acidzebra Liseuse Lover Posts: 869 Karma: 1035404 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands Device: PRS-505	wait, I have no idea what fits the 500. Is it different from the 505?

08-28-2008, 05:09 PM	#21
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I don't think that's a mini USB either, pilotbob -- too many conductors and the shape isn't right. I believe this is more what you should be looking for, taildragger-j3: second one from the left.

08-28-2008, 05:10 PM	#22
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	You're right. That's a micro USB... Sorry. Fixed. BOb

08-28-2008, 05:40 PM	#26
taildragger-j3 Writer AND Reader Posts: 54 Karma: 30 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aggieland, TX Device: PRS-505	You guys are awesome. Thanks for the help. I'll run to Wally World (AKA WallMart) and get the correct cord. FedEx says my 500 is supposed to be here tomorrow!!!

08-28-2008, 06:01 PM	#27
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Glad to help, taildragger-j3 -- especially a fellow Aggie. Eat a Monster for me, wouldja?

08-29-2008, 04:32 AM	#28
duckeedoug Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 160 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Sony PRS 505	jwhayn, This is the same type of cable that I use, and reported on this type of cable elsewere here several months ago. I use the cable with my blackberry wal-wart charger and it works extremely well. It is nice having just the one Y cable for both charging and USB functionality. The only thing that one must remember is to not use the USB to attempt recharging via a wall charger. I have made this mistake one or twice, and it causes the Ebook to rescan it's system upon disconnecting the charger.

08-30-2008, 09:20 AM	#30
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I suspect the colors don't mean much of anything ... except perhaps to the folks who manufactured it. If I'm understanding you correctly, you've got a wallwart with a USB output, and an adapter that goes from USB to a PSP DC power input jack. I have a similar setup that I've used to charge my 500 (which has the same connection/charging requirements as the 505) quite successfully several times. And yes, mine will charge through the DC in jack from a regular USB port as well. I suspect that as long as the adapter does, indeed, fit the power connection, you're probably fine. One way you can check it is to see if it'll fit a PSP -- those are a lot easier to locate than Readers are. You probably know people (or their kids) that have them, and you may be able find one in a store on display. All you have to do is see if your plug fits, if so you're probably in good shape.