Power: 220-Volt Capable?

bookbinder · 07-01-2007, 06:06 PM

Hello,
I couldn't find any information on whether the power supply on this device can handle European voltage. I'm hoping all I would need would be a form-fit adaptor. Can anyone verify this? Thank you.

JSWolf · 07-01-2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookbinder

Hello,
I couldn't find any information on whether the power supply on this device can handle European voltage. I'm hoping all I would need would be a form-fit adapter. Can anyone verify this? Thank you.

Yes, it is 110-240 volts 50/60hz. So all you would need is a plug converter to be able to fit it into your socket type.

Patricia · 07-01-2007, 08:12 PM

I'm in the UK and have no problems using the mains charger. The only thing I had to do was to replace the american plug with a figure-of eight shaped connecter, leading to a British plug. And I already had a spare from a defunct radio.

JSWolf · 07-01-2007, 10:08 PM

I have a US to UK plug adapter that I've used with my Rio Karma and that would also work fine with the Sony as well.

mogui · 07-01-2007, 10:38 PM

In China the charger plugs in directly to the 250V 50 Hz supply. No problem.

HarryT · 07-02-2007, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I have a US to UK plug adapter that I've used with my Rio Karma and that would also work fine with the Sony as well.

You could use a plug adaptor, but it's not generally recommended that plug adaptors be used for "permanent" use. Since the Reader uses a separate power cable with a standard "figure 8" connector, it's very easy to simply replace the cable with one with a standard UK or European plug.

bookbinder · 07-02-2007, 03:42 AM

Thanks for your replies. I can't wait till my Reader arrives! Living abroad has limited my library access and made Amazon inconvenient. Been reading books on my laptop for 6 months, and then I saw someone using a Reader.

07-01-2007, 06:06 PM	#1
bookbinder Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 813 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, FW:5.6.1	Power: 220-Volt Capable? Hello, I couldn't find any information on whether the power supply on this device can handle European voltage. I'm hoping all I would need would be a form-fit adaptor. Can anyone verify this? Thank you.

07-02-2007, 03:42 AM	#7
bookbinder Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 813 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts, USA Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, FW:5.6.1	thanks Thanks for your replies. I can't wait till my Reader arrives! Living abroad has limited my library access and made Amazon inconvenient. Been reading books on my laptop for 6 months, and then I saw someone using a Reader.

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