Glo Suggestions for travel wall charger

[rgeorg]

I would like to buy a travel 110-220 input wall charger for the Glo. Can anyone recommend a good one that I could purchase on Amazon? I am somewhat confused with all the specs and don't want to damage the device.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by rgeorg

I would like to buy a travel 110-220 input wall charger for the Glo. Can anyone recommend a good one that I could purchase on Amazon? I am somewhat confused with all the specs and don't want to damage the device.

Pretty much any USB charger rated from 5V with output current of at least 500mA will work with your Glo. The one I picked up is rated 90-240V input, 5V, 700mA out for $5 at NCIX a couple of years back. The charging circuitry in the Glo will limit the input current to a safe value.

Looking at Amazon, I noted a Vinsic 2.4A USB Charger 12W Dual USB Wall Charger (100V-240V) which has the wide input voltage and will even charge a tablet that requires more current than a standard USB adapter can supply. You'll still need the adapters for the North American style plug to whatever is being used locally.

Regards,
David

[filmo]

If your USB charger is rated for 110V & 220V input it should be printed on the charger brick/body in fine print. If not and it has USA standard plug it might burn out your charger when plugged into 220.

[Chi Cygni]

European plug and specs
http://www.amazon.de/EasyAcc%C2%AE-A...=cm_cr_pr_pb_t

Since I see Greece in your signature. And I don't know where you travel. I use this charger everyday for everything, kindle including.

[dakini]

At the local stores, which are also near a uni, you can get iPhone charging blocks for a fiver. They're the part that connects to the outlet/mains and you'd need a USB cable to connect to the reader. The nice thing is that many stores seem to have them not just for our plug-type but for other countries in the school supplies or luggage sections. Saw a set of them in the school supplies section yesterday.

That would be the way I go.

[rgeorg]

Thank you all for the suggestions!
One question: the Kobo Glo spec manual page says it requires 500 mA for wall charging. These chargers output 2.1-2.4 A - is this a problem? Does it matter if I get one with the micro-USB cable (EasyAcc) or the regular size USB (Vinsic)? They both look helpful so I may get both. (I guess that is really 2 questions :-)

I have the plug adapters, as I go between EU and USA. I purchase most electronics when I am in the USA. Prices are generally better, although they are getting more comparable these days. I just need a wall charger 'cause I don't know what my parents have for a desktop computer and I don't want to bother them to leave it on so I can charge my new Glo.
Thanks again!

[Athropos]

Originally Posted by rgeorg

One question: the Kobo Glo spec manual page says it requires 500 mA for wall charging. These chargers output 2.1-2.4 A - is this a problem?

No: The Glo requires at least 0.5A, so the charger must be able to output at least 0.5A. If it can output up to 2.4A, fine.

What really matter are the input and output voltages. Particularly, the charger must not output a voltage higher than 5V as it could burn your e-reader. But that's the standard USB output voltage, so any USB charger should do regarding that voltage.

[rgeorg]

Thanks for the info!

[Chi Cygni]

Originally Posted by rgeorg

Thank you all for the suggestions!
One question: the Kobo Glo spec manual page says it requires 500 mA for wall charging. These chargers output 2.1-2.4 A - is this a problem? Does it matter if I get one with the micro-USB cable (EasyAcc) or the regular size USB (Vinsic)? They both look helpful so I may get both. (I guess that is really 2 questions :-)

Your Glo has micro usb port I'm quite sure so EasyAcc will fit. I have it permanently plugged in and just hook up whatever needs to be charged, one after another. I charge everything with it, K3, KPW1, 2 tablets, phone and camera. Husband uses his for S3 and Nexus. Easy to take just 1 thing on holiday too. Please do some research though as I cannot guarantee it will be 100% ok for Glo. My ereaders didn't fry.

[DNSB]

[QUOTE=rgeorg;2881339]Thank you all for the suggestions!
One question: the Kobo Glo spec manual page says it requires 500 mA for wall charging. These chargers output 2.1-2.4 A - is this a problem? Does it matter if I get one with the micro-USB cable (EasyAcc) or the regular size USB (Vinsic)? They both look helpful so I may get both. (I guess that is really 2 questions :-)[QUOTE]

When I was looking at the Vinsic, it did not come with a USB cable but does have the more or less standard USB A female connector(s) that you can plug your USB cable into. I find this an advantage since I have quite a few devices that use different USB connectors so I can have one charger and use my existing USB cable collection with it.

Regards,
David

[rgeorg]

@DNSB,
Yes, this seems very versatile to me also. And has good ratings. Have you charged your Glo with it?

[Chi Cygni]

For me it's the other way round. All my current devices have micro usb port so one charger with fixed cable is all I need.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by rgeorg

@DNSB,
Yes, this seems very versatile to me also. And has good ratings. Have you charged your Glo with it?

The one I have was purchased in Canada with a different name but looks identical to the unit being sold by Amazon. Works for my collection of devices.

Regards,
David

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by Chi Cygni

For me it's the other way round. All my current devices have micro usb port so one charger with fixed cable is all I need.

Quick counts shows 1 Mini B, 2 Micro B, 1 Apple 30 pin, 2 Apple Lightning, 1 Micro B USB 3 (Samsung). Let no one accuse me of brand loyalty!

Regards,
David

[Jellby]

Some (cheap) chargers may make touchscreens completely unusable while they are plugged. I don't know exactly the reason (lack of some kind of shielding, probably), but it's quite annoying with the current touchscreen-only devices.