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Old 12-08-2009, 01:07 AM   #31
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Maybe this is anecdotal, but I find the battery holds its charge longer when charged via an a/c adapter as opposed to the USB cable.

I also rock the 3rd party PSP adapter from a game store. The Sony branded one is a wicked ripoff.
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Old 12-08-2009, 08:32 PM   #32
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I actually had to hit 3 stores (Walmart, Best Buy and finally Target) before I found a PSP charge that was not USB. $14 but it works like a charm. I was discussing this with a friend and it appears Sony uses this same charger for many of their electronic devices (from his old MiniDisc player to his camera). So it seems pretty handy to have.
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:33 PM   #33
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Not sure about that - I have never installed the Library software and my reader charges just fine from the USB port on my laptop
I think it might have been true for the 500, but I don't think it's true for the 505 or later models, i.e. the Library s/w's no longer required to be installed.
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Old 12-26-2009, 10:14 PM   #34
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Err... nothing (attempts and fails to smother smug look - sorry).

My 600 was the demo model from my local Borders - they gave me money off because it had been used as the demo, and threw in the mains charger they'd been using with it for nowt.

As it happens, it developed a battery problem, so they replaced it with a brand new one. So maybe it's my fault they're in trouble.

I thought that the Music Power thing and devises like that weren't supposed to work on a Sony Reader to charge it, that it just drains the battery instead of charging it.
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Old 12-26-2009, 10:44 PM   #35
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I wasn't aware that you could read it while plugged into the AC so that's useful.
You can also do the same with the PSP car charger. It's great for long car rides or days when you're on the road at work
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I thought that the Music Power thing and devises like that weren't supposed to work on a Sony Reader to charge it, that it just drains the battery instead of charging it.
I've been using the MusicPower thing for a long time now to charge the reader, my phone, my bluetooth earphone, my iPod, and anything else I can find a tip for.

I've gotten Gomadic retractable cables and different tips to plug into everything. That way, everything fits into a small bag and when I travel I don't have to mess with half a suitcase worth of cords to charge everything. And I can charge 2 things at the same time.

I've never had a problem charging anything, including the 2 Readers I have.
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Never had a single problem with my Sony since I got myself a mains charger. Using the USB I had nothing but hassle ... and I'm convinced it's all down to the fact that USB/PC charging doesn't do the job Sony claims it will. I also found that the full-charge shown in the battery level meter on the machine can't be relied upon as accurate after a USB 'charge'. Neil
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I thought that the Music Power thing and devises like that weren't supposed to work on a Sony Reader to charge it, that it just drains the battery instead of charging it.
Mains charging with the PSP barrel-shaped charger is fine. But don't attempt to use a mini-usb connector and the mains. It's that which causes trouble.

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