charging Cybook from a power point?

bookie · 10-02-2008, 11:41 PM

hi
sorry if this is an elementary question, but I can't work out the answer from the Cybook online site, and the guy selling them at the local bookstore, where I think the Cybook still counts as 'new fangled' doesn't know.

Can the Cybook be charged from a regular power point? I assume if so this would need some kind of adapter? could anyone let me know what it is? Is it available only from Bookeen, or would a regular electronics store stock it?
Second how easy is it to buy a spare battery for this unit? some of my use for the Cybook would be for backpacking trips of a couple of weeks, so the issue of how to charge it and what back up I could get is important.
thanks for your help

Barcey · 10-03-2008, 12:32 AM

It charges via a mini USB cable so all you need is an AC adapter for USB. I use the AC adapter for my iPod and it works fine. Something like this.
http://www.nextag.com/Cables-Unlimit...92/prices-html

You can buy a spare battery for the Cybook from Bookeen. I received a spare with the deluxe package and changed the battery once. It's a very fine screw and I almost lost it. I wouldn't want to try changing the battery on a hiking trip.

You might want to consider something like this that would allow you to charge via an external battery. I haven't tried it though.
http://www.modernoutpost.com/gear/de...r_uno_slim.php

HarryT · 10-03-2008, 02:05 AM

As Barcey says, any USB mains adapter will work fine. There are lots of different types available.

peterbbb · 10-04-2008, 03:12 PM

Can I use the mains USB charger that came with my iphone?

I seem to remember that some USB mains chargers are 12 volts and the Cybook uses 5 volts.

May not be correct - just a memory. Does anyone know for sure?

jljones · 10-04-2008, 05:35 PM

I'd be very surprised if there were any 12v USB chargers. Too much risk of users destroying equipment.
Equally surprised if the iPhone charger didn't have the voltage and current printed on it.

M.H. · 10-04-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterbbb

I seem to remember that some USB mains chargers are 12 volts and the Cybook uses 5 volts.

May not be correct - just a memory. Does anyone know for sure?

The USB standard is 5 Volts. If it's not 5 Volts it's not USB.

Loopy65 · 10-06-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterbbb

Can I use the mains USB charger that came with my iphone?

I seem to remember that some USB mains chargers are 12 volts and the Cybook uses 5 volts.

May not be correct - just a memory. Does anyone know for sure?

Hi there

I'm using my iPhone adapter and it appears to be fine

I purchased this from amazon.co.uk tho as it has 2 USB slots so will be useful when travelling http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Jivo-Wor...3299384&sr=8-3 and it comes in black or white!

Loopy

DDHarriman · 10-10-2008, 07:55 AM

Most of the times people already have a “power point” charger but do not remember they have one.

If you have a powered USB HUB you can charge your Cybook from it (and any 5V USB charging appliance), even if the HUB is not connected to a computer!
Just connect the charger of the HUB to it and connect your Cybook with it’s USB cable to any of the HUB USB slots.

peterbbb · 10-10-2008, 03:46 PM

Used my best spectacles and I can just read that the iphone usb mains charger is 5v, so here goes a Cybook.

peterbbb · 10-11-2008, 05:03 AM

It works fine...

Silly me.

jljones · 10-13-2008, 07:32 AM

If you're in the UK, Argos has a mains charger with a mini USB plug for £9.97. Including an in-car charger.
http://tinyurl.com/3ntazz

Gaurnim · 10-13-2008, 07:45 AM

If you take the deluxe package, you will have an adapter you can use for this.

Ned · 10-13-2008, 09:21 AM

I've just received This one from Play.com for £3.99 including postage. Ordered Friday, received today and works just fine.

shleepy · 02-19-2009, 06:39 PM

I'm also betting that it would charge from a powered USB hub, if you happen to have one.

HarryT · 02-20-2009, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shleepy

I'm also betting that it would charge from a powered USB hub, if you happen to have one.

It even charges from an unpowered hub. That's exactly what I charge mine from at work - a 4-port Belkin hub which, although it can be powered, I use it unpowered. It charges the CyBook just fine.

10-02-2008, 11:41 PM	#1
bookie Member Posts: 15 Karma: 48 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: nokia	charging Cybook from a power point? hi sorry if this is an elementary question, but I can't work out the answer from the Cybook online site, and the guy selling them at the local bookstore, where I think the Cybook still counts as 'new fangled' doesn't know. Can the Cybook be charged from a regular power point? I assume if so this would need some kind of adapter? could anyone let me know what it is? Is it available only from Bookeen, or would a regular electronics store stock it? Second how easy is it to buy a spare battery for this unit? some of my use for the Cybook would be for backpacking trips of a couple of weeks, so the issue of how to charge it and what back up I could get is important. thanks for your help

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Barcey Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 8059866 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kobo H2O / Aura HD / Glo / iPad3	It charges via a mini USB cable so all you need is an AC adapter for USB. I use the AC adapter for my iPod and it works fine. Something like this. http://www.nextag.com/Cables-Unlimit...92/prices-html You can buy a spare battery for the Cybook from Bookeen. I received a spare with the deluxe package and changed the battery once. It's a very fine screw and I almost lost it. I wouldn't want to try changing the battery on a hiking trip. You might want to consider something like this that would allow you to charge via an external battery. I haven't tried it though. http://www.modernoutpost.com/gear/de...r_uno_slim.php

10-03-2008, 02:05 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	As Barcey says, any USB mains adapter will work fine. There are lots of different types available.

10-04-2008, 03:12 PM	#4
peterbbb BoyReader Posts: 151 Karma: 308 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llangollen, North Wales, UK Device: Cybook Gen3 and now Kindle 3	Can I use the mains USB charger that came with my iphone? I seem to remember that some USB mains chargers are 12 volts and the Cybook uses 5 volts. May not be correct - just a memory. Does anyone know for sure?

10-04-2008, 05:35 PM	#5
jljones Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 54 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Iliad	I'd be very surprised if there were any 12v USB chargers. Too much risk of users destroying equipment. Equally surprised if the iPhone charger didn't have the voltage and current printed on it.

10-10-2008, 07:55 AM	#8
DDHarriman Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 4380 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Almada, Portugal Device: Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS 505, Kindle DXG and Samsung Galaxy Note	Most of the times people already have a “power point” charger but do not remember they have one. If you have a powered USB HUB you can charge your Cybook from it (and any 5V USB charging appliance), even if the HUB is not connected to a computer! Just connect the charger of the HUB to it and connect your Cybook with it’s USB cable to any of the HUB USB slots.

10-10-2008, 03:46 PM	#9
peterbbb BoyReader Posts: 151 Karma: 308 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llangollen, North Wales, UK Device: Cybook Gen3 and now Kindle 3	Used my best spectacles and I can just read that the iphone usb mains charger is 5v, so here goes a Cybook.

10-11-2008, 05:03 AM	#10
peterbbb BoyReader Posts: 151 Karma: 308 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llangollen, North Wales, UK Device: Cybook Gen3 and now Kindle 3	It works fine... Silly me.

10-13-2008, 07:32 AM	#11
jljones Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 54 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Iliad	If you're in the UK, Argos has a mains charger with a mini USB plug for £9.97. Including an in-car charger. http://tinyurl.com/3ntazz

10-13-2008, 07:45 AM	#12
Gaurnim Final Five n°42 Posts: 789 Karma: 3599 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lyon, France Device: Cybook Gen3	If you take the deluxe package, you will have an adapter you can use for this.

10-13-2008, 09:21 AM	#13
Ned Ebook reader Posts: 390 Karma: 5899335 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: York, England Device: Kobo Aura H2O (ed 2, v1), Kobo Forma, Kobo Libra 2	I've just received This one from Play.com for £3.99 including postage. Ordered Friday, received today and works just fine.

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02-19-2009, 06:39 PM	#14
shleepy Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, California Device: Cybook Gen3, iPhone 3G	I'm also betting that it would charge from a powered USB hub, if you happen to have one.