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Amazon 5W USB Charger

4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3,128 customer reviews)

  • 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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Frequently Bought Together

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 (3,128 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  |  310 reviewers made a similar statement
It is so much easier to charge my Kindle with the plug in instead of my computer. jrjones  |  302 reviewers made a similar statement
There isn't much else one can say about this product. GlyndaE  |  96 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
1,422 of 1,484 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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581 of 606 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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124 of 129 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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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
I liked this product. Too good. I use it to charge the battery of my e-reader. It's small and easy to store.
Published 2 hours ago by Miriam C A C Roberto
5.0 out of 5 stars Right Adaptor
This is the right adaptor and works perfectly with my cords to charge my iphone. I will keep this one.
Published 3 hours ago by Nancy M Nevitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Perfect! It was the perfect solutions to all my problems, beacuse I travel so much. Graet deal, good price and hight quality.
Published 5 hours ago by cmgalsal
5.0 out of 5 stars Too bad it doesn't come with the Kindle
It would be Christian of Amazon to include this with your Kindle. My Kindle First Generation not only came with the charger, but a case, too. Read more
Published 9 hours ago by R. Tolleson
5.0 out of 5 stars Jeff, come on ... seriously?
I give the thing 5 stars because it's perfectly good.

BUT fifteen bucks? You used to include this 25 cent item with the product, and one is at a loss to guess why you no... Read more
Published 17 hours ago by But Seriously
5.0 out of 5 stars Efficiency personified!!!
To need the USB Charger and to find it and receive it in recording breaking time was truly wonderful. Thanks for offering both.
Published 20 hours ago by Peggy J. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Great tool to have, could not be without it.not a whole lot more to say other than you will need it.
Published 21 hours ago by Ronald Curry
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the charger option
I did not necessarily want to charge my Kindle off of my computer, so this option works great. I've used it a few times already.
Published 21 hours ago by Beth Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars My Amazon 5w USB charger
This little item travels with me always . It is so simple to use and does a very good job of charging my Kindle . Thanks Amazon .
Published 1 day ago by PJ Knett
5.0 out of 5 stars great deal
thankful for the charger keeps my kindle going glad that i have it. It wasnt a bad price either. Thankful
Published 1 day ago by Christine Houser
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