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Amazon 5W USB Charger

4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3,339 customer reviews)

  • The United States Kindle power adapter
  • Fully charges Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard and Kindle DX in 4 hours or less
  • See Kindle User's Guide for instructions and important safety information
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Amazon 5W USB Charger + Kindle Paperwhite, 6" High Resolution Display with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers + Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Leather Cover, Onyx Black (does not fit Kindle or Kindle Touch)
Price for all three: $178.98

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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B005DOK8NW
  • Item model number: 53-000078
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3,339 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: April 19, 2011
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Product Description

Product Features The United States Kindle power adapter Approved charger for Kindle, Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard, and Kindle DX Fully charges Kindle, Kindle Touch, Kindle Keyboard, or Kindle DX in 4 hours or less See Kindle User's Guide for instructions and important safety information


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Customer Reviews

Easy to use, it enables you to charge your kindle anywhere you are, without the need of a computer. Heloisa S. B. Lopes  |  327 reviewers made a similar statement
It is so much easier to charge my Kindle with the plug in instead of my computer. jrjones  |  318 reviewers made a similar statement
There isn't much else one can say about this product. GlyndaE  |  106 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
1,441 of 1,505 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Generic USB charger, USB cable not included September 28, 2011
This exact power adapter came standard with what Amazon calls now the 'Kindle Keyboard' models (Kindle 3) but NOT with the Kindle Touch and the least expensive model ($69 no touch) now known as plain 'Kindle'. It should NOT be used with any of the Kindle Fire models. It can be used just about anywhere in the world (100-240V) for as long as you have the proper plug adapter.

To charge a Kindle you will need a generic USB Type A/Micro B cable and one is supplied with every Kindle purchased and you can do it in several different ways:

- Off a laptop or PC through one of their 'powered' USB ports (you will need a laptop or a PC)
- With this adapter which comes with all Kindle 3s or can be purchased separately (you will need the Amazon-supplied or any generic USB cable)
- With a third-party, branded or generic USB charger (search Amazon for either 'kindle charger' or 'usb charger')

This specific charger works for all 3d and 4th generation Kindles and is also great for charging lots of other gadgets that get charged through an USB port. I'm using it to charge my Blackberry Torch, a couple of other phones and the kids charge their MP3 players. And the reverse is also true: most other USB chargers will work with your Kindle. One good example is the Blackberry's.

Amazon's charger may cost a couple of dollars more than a generic but it comes with Amazon's logo and some peace of mind. For anyone going 'generic', here are the Amazon adapter's specs:

INPUT (AC): 100-240V, 50/60Hz
OUTPUT (DC): 4.9V, 0.85A

Prices fluctuate so I'm not going to discuss 'price' but it's always a good idea to search Amazon for alternatives before placing an order.
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629 of 659 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Total rip off January 6, 2012
By carmex
This is just a regular usb charger, one of these even came with a 5 dollar lamp I purchased, and they can't throw it in with a 79 dollar kindle? You can buy one anywhere on the net or in some stores starting at 99 cents or less. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS, it is an easy way to trick kindle owners out of an extra 9 to 14 dollars. It is Outrageous to prey on people's ignorance like this, especially with such a popular product. I can see my older relatives getting tricked into buying this.

Edit: It is Currently 20 dollars! Now it is 20 times more expensive than a reasonably priced adapter.
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164 of 172 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Rip off! December 19, 2011
Save $10 and go buy this somewhere else. These sell for about $5 - $7 and there is nothing special about this one. I was disappointed one did not come with my Kindle.

I expect more out of Amazon :/
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141 of 148 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Markup much? December 14, 2011
By Gabe
15 dollars for an item made in China for a cost of probably less than 50 cents? Amazon you should be ashamed.
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715 of 774 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Not Necassary November 24, 2011
By Maeven6
This review is not on the quality of the product but on the need and cost. This is not unit specific. I am using my Samsang phone charger usb to AC part for mine. You can pick them up on the net or at radio shack for as cheap as 99 cents.

Any of those on this page will work it just doesn't say Kindle. But you probably have one if you have a cell phone or some other electronic divice ... like an MP3 player.

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93 of 96 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy if u have a kindle touch! December 10, 2011
U can use any generic USB adapter that can be found on eBay or amazon for less than a third of the price.

Please do not pay $10 for this!
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127 of 134 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Rip-off, just like the latest batch of Kindles December 14, 2011
Amazon clearly has no shame charging $15 for something that should be included. What devices don't come with a power adaptor?!
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382 of 416 people found the following review helpful
UPDATE 9/27/12: This will work to charge the Fire HD and the new Paperwhite using the included USB cable that it comes with. It is what I am currently using for the Fire HD.

The newly announced $79 Kindle, the Kindle Touch Wi-Fi and Kindle Touch 3G come with an included USB 2.0 cable that you can use to charge your device by connecting it to a computer. But the specs also say:

"U.S. POWER ADAPTER SOLD SEPARATELY"

So you are going to need one of these if you ordered one of these Kindles and want to wall charge it. I guess that's why they are 50% off. Amazon is trying to take some of the sting out of the deal for when everyone finds out that they need an adapter to plug/charge it in a wall outlet. In the past all Kindles came with the adapter included in the purchase price. Welcome to the new AMAZON! Nice plus, however, is that it will also charge any iPod that charges via USB.

This is the same adapter that you should already have if you own one of the the latest generation Kindles, so no need to buy a 2nd one. I lost the adapter on my Kindle 3 and had to buy one of these. It works as it should, it charges the Kindle and it's nice and small.

It's a nice, small adapter with an Amazon logo. It does exactly what it is designed to do, charge a Kindle. Do yourself a favor. If you need one buy it from a seller with a "Fulfilled by Amazon" connection so you qualify for the the 30 day hassle free return/replacement policy.

Note: The Kindle Fire comes with it's own power adapter, so if you buy the Fire you won't need this adapter. The Fire's adapter does not separate into a USB cable and a wall plug Kindle Fire Charger / AC Adapter(check out my review).
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Works as expected
I use this as my phone and Kindle charger, as it's a standard plug-to-USB design. Works perfectly and looks nice in sleek white
Published 12 hours ago by Brendan Ratner
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product!
It was exactly as I expected. It charges my Kindle Touch with no issues. I never go wrong with Amazon brand products.
Published 14 hours ago by DixieBelle
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect
I'm new to the world of Kindle and I thought I would always have to plug it into my computer. This is perfect. Exactly what I was looking for and has saved me so much time.
Published 14 hours ago by PWorth
3.0 out of 5 stars Does what it's supposed to do
Yep. You plug your USB into it and it charges. SUPER CHINTZY though, that the Kindle doesn't come with the stupid charger to begin with.
Published 16 hours ago by CMM42
5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap but just as good as the full priced one
I'm glad I paid attention to all the reviews and didn't pay full price for it. Amazon should be ashamed for not including this in with the Kindle and charging so much for it as a... Read more
Published 23 hours ago by Patricia L
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple to use
There is charger near my bed and one in my office and one in the den. I never have to "find" the charger when I need it. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Michael Hoit
5.0 out of 5 stars It's small, perfect, doesn't broke
Nothing special to say about this charger. Just that I have bought 1 for my former Kindle and ordered this new one, without knowing it was the same
Published 1 day ago by Anita Volokhine
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and easy.
This charger is small and easy to use. I keep my charger cord hooked to it and when my kinkle needs charged I just plug it into an outlet. Its great.
Published 1 day ago by Rolke's review
3.0 out of 5 stars Extra Plug
I wish that the charger was included in the price of the Kindle. I consider it "nickel and diming me to death".
Published 1 day ago by Martha Brunelle
4.0 out of 5 stars it works
good product for a good price. I am very happy with my purchase. I would recommend this product to anyone.
Published 2 days ago by Peter
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