Help! I lost my cable

Stacey34 · 06-29-2009, 06:37 PM

Ok, we just got back from a vacation to Myrtle Beach. Had a wonderful time!
Now to the point, while there I was having so much fun that I didn't even use my reader. I know, your as shocked as I am! I did take my cable that hooks it up to the computer just in case I needed to recharge it from my daughters laptop. It was in a bag with ipods and ipod cables. Well, after arriving home and needing it I can't find it. I called the Sony store and they want $30 for another one. Just wanted to see if anyone has any other ideas as to where to pick one up.
Thanks for the help!

desertgrandma · 06-29-2009, 06:44 PM

Is this what you are looking for?

http://www.amazon.com/Retractable-So...6311767&sr=8-5

toomanybooks · 06-29-2009, 06:46 PM

If you have a mp3 player, they use the same miniUSB cord. I have about five of the cords from the electronics I have bought over the years and they all work on my Sony 505. Check cords from other devices before buying a new one.

ruth1304 · 06-29-2009, 06:52 PM

What you will need is an A to mini B usb cable - used for cameras as well as for mp3 players and other electronic devices. Amazon have a range of them, some under $5, so have a look. I've just connected my reader to my computer with the usb cable that came with my Fuji camera

JSWolf · 06-29-2009, 07:02 PM

Your local electronics shop, computer shop, or radio shack will or should have this replacement cable.

These are the ends you need on your USB cable for your Reader...

JSWolf · 06-29-2009, 07:02 PM

MR glitched. Posted twice.

kelly1010 · 06-29-2009, 07:05 PM

Another suggestion would be ebay...I know you'd have to wait a couple days for them to ship it to you, but my camera cords got thrown away and I was able to find replacements from there.

Good to know that the cable for the 505 seems like it's pretty standard.

yekim54 · 06-30-2009, 01:10 AM

I buy my cables from monoprice.com. Please don't spend $30; monoprice has the USB A to mini B cable for $0.99.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Stacey34 · 06-30-2009, 09:32 AM

Thank you all for the help! I printed off the picture from JSWolf and am going at lunch time today to try to find one locally. I'm hoping that Walmart might have it, if not we have a local Radio Shack. I'll try there too. If it comes down to it I'll order one off of the internet.
You are all wonderful!

MickeyC · 06-30-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Your local electronics shop, computer shop, or radio shack will or should have this replacement cable.

Good advice. I just got one from Radio Shack. It did cost $20 but it's a three foot retractable cable which will cut down on the clutter

Who are you? · 06-30-2009, 08:24 PM

Why do people buy electronics in stores? The same new retractable USB cable is on eBay for less than $2 with free shipping.

ruth1304 · 07-01-2009, 04:03 AM

So that they can use it immediately, there's no waiting for it to go through the post.

Also, with ebay, you're buying it without seeing it. Some people prefer to know what they're getting. Obviously most ebay sellers are fine and provide good quality products, but the small minority who don't make some shoppers wary.

doreenjoy · 07-02-2009, 12:44 PM

I've been burned several times buying electronics on eBay. Sellers used stock photos of a Sony Vaio power supply and battery, then sent me cheap OEM versions.

Elsi · 07-02-2009, 12:50 PM

I use my Kindle cable to connect both the Kindle and the Sony readers to my computer. (Yeah, I misplaced my Sony cable, too.)

JSWolf · 07-02-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stacey34

Thank you all for the help! I printed off the picture from JSWolf and am going at lunch time today to try to find one locally. I'm hoping that Walmart might have it, if not we have a local Radio Shack. I'll try there too. If it comes down to it I'll order one off of the internet.
You are all wonderful!

I'm sure Walmart or Radio Shack will have the cable in stock. Were you able to get one locally?

06-29-2009, 06:37 PM	#1
Stacey34 Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 160 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Device: Sony 505 (Red)	Help! I lost my cable Ok, we just got back from a vacation to Myrtle Beach. Had a wonderful time! Now to the point, while there I was having so much fun that I didn't even use my reader. I know, your as shocked as I am! I did take my cable that hooks it up to the computer just in case I needed to recharge it from my daughters laptop. It was in a bag with ipods and ipod cables. Well, after arriving home and needing it I can't find it. I called the Sony store and they want $30 for another one. Just wanted to see if anyone has any other ideas as to where to pick one up. Thanks for the help!

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toomanybooks Addict Posts: 302 Karma: 1039424 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Ipad, Ipod Touch, KIndle Fire	If you have a mp3 player, they use the same miniUSB cord. I have about five of the cords from the electronics I have bought over the years and they all work on my Sony 505. Check cords from other devices before buying a new one.

06-29-2009, 06:52 PM	#4
ruth1304 Addict Posts: 394 Karma: 1546 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol, UK Device: Waiting for a kindle!	What you will need is an A to mini B usb cable - used for cameras as well as for mp3 players and other electronic devices. Amazon have a range of them, some under $5, so have a look. I've just connected my reader to my computer with the usb cable that came with my Fuji camera

06-29-2009, 07:02 PM	#5
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	Your local electronics shop, computer shop, or radio shack will or should have this replacement cable. These are the ends you need on your USB cable for your Reader...

06-29-2009, 07:05 PM	#7
kelly1010 Book Addict! Posts: 533 Karma: 1070 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi	Another suggestion would be ebay...I know you'd have to wait a couple days for them to ship it to you, but my camera cords got thrown away and I was able to find replacements from there. Good to know that the cable for the 505 seems like it's pretty standard.

06-30-2009, 01:10 AM	#8
yekim54 What the Dog Saw Posts: 311 Karma: 981684 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dunn Loring Device: Sony PRS-650, Surface3	I buy my cables from monoprice.com. Please don't spend $30; monoprice has the USB A to mini B cable for $0.99. http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

06-30-2009, 09:32 AM	#9
Stacey34 Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 160 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Device: Sony 505 (Red)	Thank you all for the help! I printed off the picture from JSWolf and am going at lunch time today to try to find one locally. I'm hoping that Walmart might have it, if not we have a local Radio Shack. I'll try there too. If it comes down to it I'll order one off of the internet. You are all wonderful!

06-30-2009, 08:24 PM	#11
Who are you? Groupie Posts: 184 Karma: 300001 Join Date: May 2009 Device: 505	Why do people buy electronics in stores? The same new retractable USB cable is on eBay for less than $2 with free shipping.

07-01-2009, 04:03 AM	#12
ruth1304 Addict Posts: 394 Karma: 1546 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol, UK Device: Waiting for a kindle!	So that they can use it immediately, there's no waiting for it to go through the post. Also, with ebay, you're buying it without seeing it. Some people prefer to know what they're getting. Obviously most ebay sellers are fine and provide good quality products, but the small minority who don't make some shoppers wary.

07-02-2009, 12:44 PM	#13
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	I've been burned several times buying electronics on eBay. Sellers used stock photos of a Sony Vaio power supply and battery, then sent me cheap OEM versions.

07-02-2009, 12:50 PM	#14
Elsi Wizard Posts: 2,366 Karma: 12000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, USA Device: Kindle; Sony PRS 505; Blackberry 8700C	I use my Kindle cable to connect both the Kindle and the Sony readers to my computer. (Yeah, I misplaced my Sony cable, too.)