is the kindle powerfast charger? actually any different from a standard charger - Page 2

JSWolf · 11-30-2016, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

The iPad chargers are 10W (2.1 Amps), so no issues with them at all and they will charge faster than the standard Kindle 5W chargers.

Actually, iPad chargers are now 12W (2.4 Amps).

JSWolf · 11-30-2016, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 344a

I am no expert here. But it really does charge my stuffs much faster.

Yes it does. Instead of charging at 1A. your device can charge up to 2.4A.

JSWolf · 11-30-2016, 05:22 AM

The Kindle PowerFast charger is a waste of money. It's only 1.8A and has only one USB port. You can get better for the same money for less money. The Ikea charger I linked charges at 2.1A or 2.4A (not sure which but I am sure it's at least 2.1A). Plus it costs less and has 3 USB ports. The Powerfast is only 1.8A and one USB port and is expensive (for what it is).

wakkaday · 11-30-2016, 07:19 AM

thanks guys...

Cinisajoy · 11-30-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

The Kindle PowerFast charger is a waste of money. It's only 1.8A and have only one USB port. You can get better for the same money for less money. The Ikea charger I linked charges at 2.1A or 2.4A (not sure which but I am sure it's at least 2.1A). Plus it costs less and has 3 USB ports. The Powerfast is only 1.8A and one USB port and is expensive (for what it is).

I have a 6 port charger somewhere around here. Though it is so bright, you don't want to use it in a bedroom. Works great for charging everything from kindles to portable chargers and phones both smart and flip.

JSWolf · 11-30-2016, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

I have a 6 port charger somewhere around here. Though it is so bright, you don't want to use it in a bedroom. Works great for charging everything from kindles to portable chargers and phones both smart and flip.

Put a piece of electrical tape over the light and you'll be able to use it wherever you want.

Cinisajoy · 11-30-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Put a piece of electrical tape over the light and you'll be able to use it wherever you want.

Lights and I didn't have any electrical tape with me. Or I would have.

Tarana · 12-01-2016, 02:31 PM

The power charger charges a Kindle Fire in a short time (I just know mine is charged in a couple of hours). The standard one takes much longer (I use that when charging overnight). I don't use the power charger on my ereaders, just my Fires. In the past, using a charger rated higher than the standard for the ereader caused the battery to get warm. Not knowing much about batteries, I presume a warm battery isn't going to last as long.

I ALSO use original equipment for safety. The cheap chargers are cheap and poorly made and unless you break cords all the time (such as reading while it's plugged in and bending the connection) a waste of money. Original cords typically last the life of the item unless you roll over them with your chair.

I know, I know, many of you will disagree with me, and you are free to do so. My late brother took apart a bunch of chargers once and showed me why the cheap ones are different from the more expensive ones and it's scary that there aren't more fires (actually there are a lot of fires if you ask the Fire Dept.). There's a youtube video by some guy that shows this as well.

JSWolf · 12-01-2016, 04:05 PM

The Ikea charger I mentioned is not a poorly made charger. The thing to do is to look for good quality cables. The cables that tend to break most often are Apple iPhone cables. I've never broken a microUSB cable even when using my Reader while charging.

I don't buy no name USB chargers. So I'm pretty safe in that regard. I have a Sony charger, a nook charger, Apple iPhone & ipad chargers, and iKea, and some USB ports in a power cube as well as the USB ports from the laptop and the USB port on the Surface Pro 2 and the power supply has a USB port. I think I'm pretty well set for USB ports for charging.

jswinden · 12-01-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Actually, iPad chargers are now 12W (2.4 Amps).

Mine is 2.1A, but I have the iPad Mini 2 so perhaps the full size iPads come with the higher amp model.

NullNix · 12-01-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarana

There's a youtube video by some guy that shows this as well.

The name to look for if you want to be terrified into never buying any USB (especially USB3) gear ever again is Benson Leung.

JSWolf · 12-01-2016, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jswinden

Mine is 2.1A, but I have the iPad Mini 2 so perhaps the full size iPads come with the higher amp model.

I think Apple changed the iPad charger when the iPad Air came out. The iPad Mini 1 came with an iPhone charger.

JSWolf · 12-01-2016, 08:22 PM

I have read of problems with USB-C when it doesn't meet the spec. Cables that are not properly wired can damage your device.

NullNix · 12-02-2016, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I have read of problems with USB-C when it doesn't meet the spec. Cables that are not properly wired can damage your device.

Cables that are not properly wired can set your computer on fire, if they screw it up badly enough. USB type C cables can have a lot of power flowing through them, and if they, or the device at the far end, is not actually remotely ready to deal with it, it can be smoke time. The 100W charging capabilities now here with USB 3.1+ makes it even more important to get this stuff right (but vendors won't).

Tarana · 12-04-2016, 05:42 PM

Sorry Curmudgeon, I wasn't implying that Ikea was poorly made. It's good that you posted that it was a good charger for those with an Ikea close by or when they are already ordering.

I'd like to find a fast charger that is part of a power strip. Do those exist?

11-30-2016, 05:22 AM	#18
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The Kindle PowerFast charger is a waste of money. It's only 1.8A and has only one USB port. You can get better for the same money for less money. The Ikea charger I linked charges at 2.1A or 2.4A (not sure which but I am sure it's at least 2.1A). Plus it costs less and has 3 USB ports. The Powerfast is only 1.8A and one USB port and is expensive (for what it is). Last edited by JSWolf; 11-30-2016 at 01:14 PM.

12-01-2016, 02:31 PM	#23
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,038 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	The power charger charges a Kindle Fire in a short time (I just know mine is charged in a couple of hours). The standard one takes much longer (I use that when charging overnight). I don't use the power charger on my ereaders, just my Fires. In the past, using a charger rated higher than the standard for the ereader caused the battery to get warm. Not knowing much about batteries, I presume a warm battery isn't going to last as long. I ALSO use original equipment for safety. The cheap chargers are cheap and poorly made and unless you break cords all the time (such as reading while it's plugged in and bending the connection) a waste of money. Original cords typically last the life of the item unless you roll over them with your chair. I know, I know, many of you will disagree with me, and you are free to do so. My late brother took apart a bunch of chargers once and showed me why the cheap ones are different from the more expensive ones and it's scary that there aren't more fires (actually there are a lot of fires if you ask the Fire Dept.). There's a youtube video by some guy that shows this as well. Last edited by Tarana; 12-01-2016 at 02:47 PM.

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wakkaday Groupie Posts: 164 Karma: 13126 Join Date: Nov 2014 Device: Kindle Oasis	thanks guys...

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Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,038 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	Sorry Curmudgeon, I wasn't implying that Ikea was poorly made. It's good that you posted that it was a good charger for those with an Ikea close by or when they are already ordering. I'd like to find a fast charger that is part of a power strip. Do those exist?

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