Can I use foreign AC Charger with US PRS-300?

Mel_Putra · 07-07-2010, 11:28 AM

I will be visiting US next month and will buy PRS-300. My problem is the voltage level in the US vs my home country (Malaysia - 240v, US - 120v). I intend to use an AC Charger rather than charging it thru USB. If I buy the AC Charger from US I will need to forever use a converter back in Malaysia. Can I use an AC Charger sold in Malaysia? Or am I resigned to forever using a converter? Sorry... I don't really understand the voltage point.. is it in the ebook reader or the charger? I assume it is in the charger since they won't be making appliances with differring voltages to fit different countries' voltage...?

Mel

kartu · 07-08-2010, 04:29 AM

Different chargers have different operating input voltage. You can normally read what input voltages it supports on the charger.

jotekman · 07-12-2010, 10:31 AM

Check the back of the charger brick. If it says 110-240v, then you will be able to use it back home with a simple plug adapter rather than a converter. I have a few things I have bought from the U.S. which I use that way.
Otherwise, you should be just fine buying a Malaysian sold one, as the little brick actually changes it to DC from the AC coming from the wall, so regardless of the voltage coming in, the out should be the same for both of them. I believe the Sony PRS-300 takes 5.2v. You can also buy a Sony PSP charger while there which would solve your problem as well (well, according to the forums I have read.
You can also charge just fine with a computer or laptop but you said you wont be doing that, so another option, buy one of those plug-ins when you get there that allows you to plug in a usb directly to a wall converter (I have charged my PRS-300 that way, and I live in Bulgaria, after buying the PRS-300 from the U.S.)
Have a great trip!

Mel_Putra · 07-12-2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jotekman

I believe the Sony PRS-300 takes 5.2v. Or buy one of those plug-ins when you get there that allows you to plug in a usb directly to a wall converter (I have charged my PRS-300 that way, and I live in Bulgaria, after buying the PRS-300 from the U.S.)

Hi Jotekman,
I don't understand when you say that PRS-300 takes 5.2v... I thought in the US the voltage is 110v?

As for this plug-in that allows us to plug in a usb directly to a wall converter... What does it look like and what is it called?

Mel

HarryT · 07-12-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mel_Putra

Hi Jotekman,
I don't understand when you say that PRS-300 takes 5.2v... I thought in the US the voltage is 110v?

The Sony Reader requires 5.2V DC to charge. It's entirely irrelevent what the mains voltage is - you need a charger whose output voltage is 5.2V and which can supply at least 2A. Actually a 5V charger works just fine.

Any charger designed for the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) works fine with the Reader; you should be able to find a PSP charger in any game shop.

MikeB1972 · 07-13-2010, 04:42 AM

You can get away with way less than 2A, I just use a solar charger that has an output of about 500ma, it even charges up enough in winter in the Uk to keep my books charged

jotekman · 07-13-2010, 11:29 AM

Sorry, maybe I wasn't clear enough, but HarryT explained it well. Like I said, when it is changed to DC you need 5.2v.
The little USB charger thing is sold in just about anyplace that sells ipod/iphone accessories..... for example: here is one that is for the UK, but I think you will get the picture. Actually, doesn't Malaysia use the G type plug as the UK does?

Mel_Putra · 07-23-2010, 11:56 AM

yes, we use the same G type charger... I will buy the Sony PSP charger. Thanks!

mrmikel · 07-23-2010, 03:21 PM

In the US, I bought the above Philips charger for the PlayStation Portable. It plugs into the wall and has a plug for the cigarette lighter. Very convenient, not much bigger than a deck of cards and it cost $20US, less than the factory unit (at Walmart).

07-07-2010, 11:28 AM	#1
Mel_Putra Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 53 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Device: PRS-300	Can I use foreign AC Charger with US PRS-300? I will be visiting US next month and will buy PRS-300. My problem is the voltage level in the US vs my home country (Malaysia - 240v, US - 120v). I intend to use an AC Charger rather than charging it thru USB. If I buy the AC Charger from US I will need to forever use a converter back in Malaysia. Can I use an AC Charger sold in Malaysia? Or am I resigned to forever using a converter? Sorry... I don't really understand the voltage point.. is it in the ebook reader or the charger? I assume it is in the charger since they won't be making appliances with differring voltages to fit different countries' voltage...? Mel

07-23-2010, 03:21 PM	#9
mrmikel Color me gone Posts: 2,089 Karma: 1445295 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Oregon Coast Device: PRS-300	Philips Charger SGP5012/27 In the US, I bought the above Philips charger for the PlayStation Portable. It plugs into the wall and has a plug for the cigarette lighter. Very convenient, not much bigger than a deck of cards and it cost $20US, less than the factory unit (at Walmart).

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kartu PRS+ author Posts: 1,637 Karma: 2446233 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS-300, 505, 600, 650, 950	Different chargers have different operating input voltage. You can normally read what input voltages it supports on the charger.

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jotekman Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 52 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Device: Sony PRS-300	Check the back of the charger brick. If it says 110-240v, then you will be able to use it back home with a simple plug adapter rather than a converter. I have a few things I have bought from the U.S. which I use that way. Otherwise, you should be just fine buying a Malaysian sold one, as the little brick actually changes it to DC from the AC coming from the wall, so regardless of the voltage coming in, the out should be the same for both of them. I believe the Sony PRS-300 takes 5.2v. You can also buy a Sony PSP charger while there which would solve your problem as well (well, according to the forums I have read. You can also charge just fine with a computer or laptop but you said you wont be doing that, so another option, buy one of those plug-ins when you get there that allows you to plug in a usb directly to a wall converter (I have charged my PRS-300 that way, and I live in Bulgaria, after buying the PRS-300 from the U.S.) Have a great trip!

07-13-2010, 04:42 AM	#6
MikeB1972 Gnu Posts: 1,222 Karma: 15625359 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Device: BeBook,JetBook Lite,PRS-300-350-505-650,+ran out of space to type	You can get away with way less than 2A, I just use a solar charger that has an output of about 500ma, it even charges up enough in winter in the Uk to keep my books charged

07-13-2010, 11:29 AM	#7
jotekman Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 52 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Device: Sony PRS-300	Sorry, maybe I wasn't clear enough, but HarryT explained it well. Like I said, when it is changed to DC you need 5.2v. The little USB charger thing is sold in just about anyplace that sells ipod/iphone accessories..... for example: here is one that is for the UK, but I think you will get the picture. Actually, doesn't Malaysia use the G type plug as the UK does?

07-23-2010, 11:56 AM	#8
Mel_Putra Enthusiast Posts: 41 Karma: 53 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Device: PRS-300	yes, we use the same G type charger... I will buy the Sony PSP charger. Thanks!

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