How do you charge your Reader?

HarryT · 02-20-2007, 07:11 AM

Since the question has arisen on a different thread, how many people charge their Reader via USB and how many via the main adapter?

DougFNJ · 02-20-2007, 07:32 AM

I charge mine on the wall outlet.....even though I don't own one, you forgot to list the Cradle in there.

HarryT · 02-20-2007, 07:39 AM

Sorry - I completely forgot about that! Is that connected to the mains adapter? If so, I guess it counts as mains adapter charging?

Aprilbeginnings · 02-20-2007, 08:27 AM

I charge mine with the wall charger.

RWood · 02-20-2007, 08:42 AM

I need another brick that plugs into the wall like I need another hole in my head. (Hmmm, nice breeze.)

USB.

Bob Russell · 02-20-2007, 08:46 AM

I use the wall adapter via the cradle. The cradle probably also charges via USB - if the A/C cord is not plugged into it.

Also, I haven't had any problems with charging or the battery indicator after the upgrade (as far as I know).

Aprilbeginnings · 02-20-2007, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aprilbeginnings

I charge mine with the wall charger.

I didn't realize the cradle also charged off the wall. Either way, I don't have the cradle and just use the plain old charger that came with the unit. Guess this needed clarification.

candybeans · 02-20-2007, 09:52 AM

I have too many electronic devices already and not enough available electrical outlets. I always charge my reader via usb. Haven't even taken the wall charger out of the box.

KlondikeGeoff · 02-20-2007, 10:59 AM

Always use the wall plug for recharging, only use USB to buy or delete books, and then unplug it. At least the charger has a nice looooong cord, so can plug her in and read in a book some distance away.

Interesting thing about the charge indicator. After the upgrade, it only went about 1200 page-turns before it dropped one bar. I just kept going, and now it is down to just two bars, and it has stayed there so far about another 800 page-turns. I am going to wait until it gets down to one bar before recharging, but at this rate, it may never reach that.

It never stayed that way so long before. I have not done a soft reset yet, but will wait to see what happens before doing so.

HarryT · 02-20-2007, 11:31 AM

There seems to be pretty conclusive evidence that the firmware update messes up the battery meter, Geoff; a soft reset fixes it.

NatCh · 02-20-2007, 11:56 AM

I charge mostly through the wall (via the cradle), but I don't keep the cradle connected to the computer -- I use the regular USB cord for xfering files. The Cradle sits on my nightstand (where, unlike the computer desk, there is enough space -- and electrical connections -- for it), right next to my Pilot cradle (I do hotsyncs through the wall via bluetooth, but it also charges from the wall). That way I can stick the Reader on the cradle as my final "not quite asleep" action, and it's charged in the morning. 'Course I only charge it every 2~3 weeks or so.

Mitchll · 02-20-2007, 01:16 PM

I generally just put it to rest when I'm done reading in the cradle.

Tom Swift · 02-21-2007, 10:30 AM

Can anyone tell me if the charger is 110V or 110-220V? Also, is it two-pronged or three-pronged?

NatCh · 02-21-2007, 10:55 AM

It's an internationally rated mini-brick, with a figure 8 connector for the plug that goes to the wall, which means that all you really need to do is to swap out that section for one that fits your outlets.

Azayzel · 02-21-2007, 05:38 PM

I usually use the adapter and keep it next to the bed so I'm not left stranded when the power drains to nill. Don't want to keep it plugged in too often, as I want to maximize battery life. While I know Li-Ion aren't supposed to have the memory-effect, I'm not sure I believe it just yet. Course I just read on Wikipedia that maybe my past problem is just simply the age of the battery and not leaving it plugged in too often (as was the case w/ my laptop's battery).

How often do people here recharge their Readers; e.g., daily, weekly, when the power goes, etc.?

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02-20-2007, 07:11 AM	#1
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02-20-2007, 07:32 AM	#2
DougFNJ Avid Reader Posts: 273 Karma: 1332 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Jersey Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature, 2TB iPad Pro 11”	I charge mine on the wall outlet.....even though I don't own one, you forgot to list the Cradle in there.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Sorry - I completely forgot about that! Is that connected to the mains adapter? If so, I guess it counts as mains adapter charging?

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Aprilbeginnings Guru Posts: 632 Karma: 404 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern CA Device: Sony PRS-500 /prs 650 soon	I charge mine with the wall charger.

02-20-2007, 08:42 AM	#5
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	I need another brick that plugs into the wall like I need another hole in my head. (Hmmm, nice breeze.) USB.

02-20-2007, 08:46 AM	#6
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	I use the wall adapter via the cradle. The cradle probably also charges via USB - if the A/C cord is not plugged into it. Also, I haven't had any problems with charging or the battery indicator after the upgrade (as far as I know).

02-20-2007, 09:52 AM	#8
candybeans Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2007	I have too many electronic devices already and not enough available electrical outlets. I always charge my reader via usb. Haven't even taken the wall charger out of the box.

02-20-2007, 10:59 AM	#9
KlondikeGeoff Wombat Aficionado Posts: 481 Karma: 733 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona Device: Fire, Kindle1, Sony PRS-500 Reader, Rocket 1100 eBook	Always use the wall plug for recharging, only use USB to buy or delete books, and then unplug it. At least the charger has a nice looooong cord, so can plug her in and read in a book some distance away. Interesting thing about the charge indicator. After the upgrade, it only went about 1200 page-turns before it dropped one bar. I just kept going, and now it is down to just two bars, and it has stayed there so far about another 800 page-turns. I am going to wait until it gets down to one bar before recharging, but at this rate, it may never reach that. It never stayed that way so long before. I have not done a soft reset yet, but will wait to see what happens before doing so.

02-20-2007, 11:31 AM	#10
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	There seems to be pretty conclusive evidence that the firmware update messes up the battery meter, Geoff; a soft reset fixes it.

02-20-2007, 11:56 AM	#11
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I charge mostly through the wall (via the cradle), but I don't keep the cradle connected to the computer -- I use the regular USB cord for xfering files. The Cradle sits on my nightstand (where, unlike the computer desk, there is enough space -- and electrical connections -- for it), right next to my Pilot cradle (I do hotsyncs through the wall via bluetooth, but it also charges from the wall). That way I can stick the Reader on the cradle as my final "not quite asleep" action, and it's charged in the morning. 'Course I only charge it every 2~3 weeks or so.

02-20-2007, 01:16 PM	#12
Mitchll Cave Dweller Posts: 220 Karma: 1986 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Ipad Sony reader prs-505 prs-900	I generally just put it to rest when I'm done reading in the cradle.

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02-21-2007, 10:30 AM	#13
Tom Swift Addict Posts: 250 Karma: 1232346 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Macau Device: Kindle Oasis (plus lots of older devices)	Can anyone tell me if the charger is 110V or 110-220V? Also, is it two-pronged or three-pronged?

02-21-2007, 10:55 AM	#14
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	It's an internationally rated mini-brick, with a figure 8 connector for the plug that goes to the wall, which means that all you really need to do is to swap out that section for one that fits your outlets.

02-21-2007, 05:38 PM	#15
Azayzel Cache Ninja! Posts: 643 Karma: 1002300 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: PRS-500, HTC Shift, iPod Touch, iPaq 4150, TC1100, Panasonic WordsGear	I usually use the adapter and keep it next to the bed so I'm not left stranded when the power drains to nill. Don't want to keep it plugged in too often, as I want to maximize battery life. While I know Li-Ion aren't supposed to have the memory-effect, I'm not sure I believe it just yet. Course I just read on Wikipedia that maybe my past problem is just simply the age of the battery and not leaving it plugged in too often (as was the case w/ my laptop's battery). How often do people here recharge their Readers; e.g., daily, weekly, when the power goes, etc.?