Power Adapter for Kindle, iPod
Both the kindle and iPod can be charged using USB or with an adapter to plug into the wall. Does anyone know if these are the same and I can leave one at home?
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The cables are not the same. The Kindle I has a separate charger and data cable. The Kindle II is micro USB to USB. The iPod is proprietary. You can use the same USB charger, but you need different cables.
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I've found that not all USB chargers work with the iPod, depending on what kind of iPod you have. My cheapo USB charger worked with my 2G iPod Nano but not with my 4G one.
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On the same topic - here is an iGo charging kit for the Kindle, on sale at Amazon for just $5.
Amazon link Add some more iGo tips, and you get yourself a really nice charging kit for your gadgets. |
Originally Posted by ScottC
(Post 11823277)
On the same topic - here is an iGo charging kit for the Kindle, on sale at Amazon for just $5.
Amazon link Add some more iGo tips, and you get yourself a really nice charging kit for your gadgets.
Originally Posted by gfunkdave
(Post 11731702)
I've found that not all USB chargers work with the iPod, depending on what kind of iPod you have. My cheapo USB charger worked with my 2G iPod Nano but not with my 4G one.
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When I plug my kindle 2 cable into either of my two ipod "cube" chargers, the yellow kindle charging light blinks. With the kindle charger the kindle charging light stays lit.
That's been enough for me to carry both chargers. Do others see the behavior, does it make a difference? For some reason I never tried ipod touch with kindle 2 charger until a few minutes ago. I'm unaware of problems. That seems the way to go. [If you don't have a 3rd party charger.] |
Originally Posted by FliesCasually
(Post 11826329)
That's been enough for me to carry both chargers. Do others see the behavior, does it make a difference?
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I think that the charger that came with my kindle2 is the smallest one I've seen. I use it to charge my kindle, my ipod and my blackberry (all with their own cable).
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I use one of these power strips when i am on the road, it has a built-in usb port so all you need to bring are the cables. for me that is only a mini-usb cable as blackberry, camera, and hard drive all use mini.
http://www.amazon.com/Outlets-To-Go-...3884902&sr=8-1 |
quite a bit larger than this one....no extra AC outlets, but powers usb just fine
http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Kindle-...4001419&sr=8-6 |
I use a Chargepod to charge up to 6 small devices at once. One charger to carry.
http://www.callpod.com/products/chargepod |
Originally Posted by mikel51
(Post 11826788)
I think that the charger that came with my kindle2 is the smallest one I've seen. I use it to charge my kindle, my ipod and my blackberry (all with their own cable).
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Anyone know if a Blackberry OEM micro-usb travel charger (the kind with the flip prongs) works to charge a Kindle?
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Originally Posted by MagMile
(Post 13066884)
Anyone know if a Blackberry OEM micro-usb travel charger (the kind with the flip prongs) works to charge a Kindle?
I just take my iGo charger and adapters. Makes it so much easier. |
Originally Posted by MagMile
(Post 13066884)
Anyone know if a Blackberry OEM micro-usb travel charger (the kind with the flip prongs) works to charge a Kindle?
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