PRS-950 PRS-950 AC adapter/charger

NLight95 · 02-23-2011, 05:42 PM

Sony wants $25 for an AC adapter/charger for the PRS-950. Can I use my cell phone charger (micro USB) or is there a third party adapter available that wouldn't cost so much?

Bookworm_Girl · 02-23-2011, 05:45 PM

The 950 comes with the adapter in the box, unlike the 350 & 650 models which do not. Therefore you don't need to purchase one separately for the 950.

Ken401 · 02-23-2011, 06:09 PM

You can use your micro usb phone charger as well. I find this helps reduce the clutter.

NLight95 · 02-23-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

The 950 comes with the adapter in the box, unlike the 350 & 650 models which do not. Therefore you don't need to purchase one separately for the 950.

Thanks for letting me know. I went to "trial" purchase the 950 at sonystyle.com and it listed the AC adapter as an option/accessory, giving me the impression that it may not be included. I've owned Sony products in the past where an AC adapter was not included so I wasn't sure.

Bookworm_Girl · 02-23-2011, 08:43 PM

Also, just so you are aware, there is no cover included like previous models. You will need to purchase a cover separately. If you do a search, then you will find several threads discussing recommended covers. By the way, I really do like my 950. It is my favorite ereader that I have owned over the years.

rhadin · 02-24-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl

By the way, I really do like my 950. It is my favorite ereader that I have owned over the years.

Ken401 · 02-25-2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhadin

Yep, and I ditto that ditto!

Chaplain · 09-05-2011, 01:08 PM

Try Walmart.com for covers. I bought two. ONe for my 950 and another one for my spouse. They are leather and really great. When I went to Walmart.com I did a search for the covers and you'll find them.

ScalyFreak · 09-05-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NLight95

I've owned Sony products in the past where an AC adapter was not included so I wasn't sure.

If you buy it new the adapter should be included. If it comes without one, you can use almost any micro-USB phone charger. I use my Motorola charger for my 950.

Shopaholic · 09-05-2011, 05:14 PM

Feb. 23, 2011

Old thread.....

ScalyFreak · 09-05-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shopaholic

Feb. 23, 2011

Old thread.....

Whooooops!

My bad.

Pinecone · 09-07-2011, 10:12 AM

www.igo.com

They make a variety of charging options that use interchangeable tips to set voltage, polarity and interface.

I use a Charge Anywhere, which is a wall charger with a built in battery for charging when a wall outlet is not handy. Also two outputs, so can charge two devices at once. They also make a device that uses 2 AA batteries, for portable charging.

With iGo, I can charge my PRS600 (round plug or mini USB), PRS650 and 350 (micro USB), Palm T/X, iPhone, BlueTooth headset, and any other small devices I might buy.

Once charger, a small bag of tips.

02-23-2011, 05:42 PM	#1
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Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	The 950 comes with the adapter in the box, unlike the 350 & 650 models which do not. Therefore you don't need to purchase one separately for the 950.

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Ken401 Addict Posts: 218 Karma: 417978 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO USA Device: PRS-T1, PRS-950, PRS-505, Nexus 10, Xoom	You can use your micro usb phone charger as well. I find this helps reduce the clutter.

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Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	Also, just so you are aware, there is no cover included like previous models. You will need to purchase a cover separately. If you do a search, then you will find several threads discussing recommended covers. By the way, I really do like my 950. It is my favorite ereader that I have owned over the years.

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Chaplain Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: Sony Reader	Try Walmart.com for covers. I bought two. ONe for my 950 and another one for my spouse. They are leather and really great. When I went to Walmart.com I did a search for the covers and you'll find them.

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Pinecone Guru Posts: 902 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	www.igo.com They make a variety of charging options that use interchangeable tips to set voltage, polarity and interface. I use a Charge Anywhere, which is a wall charger with a built in battery for charging when a wall outlet is not handy. Also two outputs, so can charge two devices at once. They also make a device that uses 2 AA batteries, for portable charging. With iGo, I can charge my PRS600 (round plug or mini USB), PRS650 and 350 (micro USB), Palm T/X, iPhone, BlueTooth headset, and any other small devices I might buy. Once charger, a small bag of tips.

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