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« on: December 29, 2011, 12:34:22 PM » |
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I'm getting my mom a touch and need to get a power adapter for her. Are there any reputable lower priced options than Amazon's $15 one?
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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2011, 12:41:11 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2011, 12:41:18 PM » |
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Do you have any micro USB cables for other devices i.e. Blackberry or other cell phones you can give her too? They will work for your Kindle too.
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« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2011, 12:43:58 PM » |
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Basically anything that has a USB slot on one side and a plug on the other will work -- the Micro USB cable will come with it as you probably realize. $10 to $15 is probably as cheap as you can find them. . .maybe places like Radio Shack or Best Buy? They're pretty much the same adapter as is used by many smartphones.
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« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2011, 01:15:03 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2011, 01:16:48 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2011, 01:28:25 PM » |
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The one for a penny costs $2.98 to ship. . . but it's got much better reviews than the one for $1.43 and free shipping.
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« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2011, 01:43:45 PM » |
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The one for a penny costs $2.98 to ship. . . but it's got much better reviews than the one for $1.43 and free shipping.
I'm thinking of getting it. You can plug to usb cords into it. Not bad. |
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« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2011, 01:50:44 PM » |
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Yeah. . . .I noticed that. . .and it's compact. . . .I have one that I take when I travel that has room for 3 regular plugs and two USB cords so I don't really need it.
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« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2011, 02:39:41 PM » |
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But estimated shipping is "Estimated delivery: Jan. 26, 2012 - Feb. 13, 2012" I thought about ordering one too and that came up when I was in the "checkout" area...
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« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2012, 06:19:43 PM » |
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Yeah. . . .I noticed that. . .and it's compact. . . .I have one that I take when I travel that has room for 3 regular plugs and two USB cords so I don't really need it.
Ann, can you post a link for yours? Sounds handy to have. I am always looking for more wall outlets. I have too many things to plug in and no place to plug them in in this 65 year old house. |
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« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2012, 07:11:12 AM » |
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It's this one, currently selling for $12 and Prime eligible:  |
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« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2012, 05:08:48 PM » |
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I have a K2 and tried to charge it using my iPhone wall charger and it wouldn't charge at all.
I also bought a usb wall adapter from a store and that wouldn't charge it either, so I'm stuck using my computer.
Im in Australia so i don't know if that makes any difference?
Im getting a K4 and I'm hoping that the wall chargers will work for that one.....
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