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* 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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942 of 973 people found the following review helpful
This exact power adapter comes standard with what Amazon calls now the 'Kindle Keyboard' models (Kindle 3) but NOT with the Kindle Touch and the least expensive model ($79 no touch) now known as plain 'Kindle'. 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.
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.
298 of 318 people found the following review helpful
You Might Need This If You Plan to Buy Any Of the Newest 2011 Kindles Except the Fire!
September 29, 2011
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). The specs for the Fire AC adapter are:
INPUT (AC): 100-240V, 50/60Hz
OUTPUT (DC): 5V, 1.8A
but the Fire's AC charger will also charge the latest model Kindles. I used my Fire charger on 11-17-2011 to charge my Kindle Touch. Worked well.
"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). The specs for the Fire AC adapter are:
INPUT (AC): 100-240V, 50/60Hz
OUTPUT (DC): 5V, 1.8A
but the Fire's AC charger will also charge the latest model Kindles. I used my Fire charger on 11-17-2011 to charge my Kindle Touch. Worked well.
106 of 111 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I received the USB charger in a plastic bag in an padded envelope from UPS. It's a tad bit expensive for a regular USB charger. Hopefully, it's for the quality, not for the Amazon logo. I bought it for the Kindle Touch, which ironically will still not be here for another 2 months.
For those of you wondering, the charger has an input of 100-240V-0.15A 50/60 Hz and output of 5.0 V and .85A, so it should work for the foreign outlets that have different voltages. Also, it charges my iPod Touch, so I assume that it can work for most consumer products that need to be charged by the USB. In addition, this is small enough that it can fit with one slot in a surge protector.
Edit:Forget to mention that it's made in China.
For those of you wondering, the charger has an input of 100-240V-0.15A 50/60 Hz and output of 5.0 V and .85A, so it should work for the foreign outlets that have different voltages. Also, it charges my iPod Touch, so I assume that it can work for most consumer products that need to be charged by the USB. In addition, this is small enough that it can fit with one slot in a surge protector.
Edit:Forget to mention that it's made in China.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Never fails
I originally got this charger with a Christmas present kindle and found it to be so useful that it's now my go-to usb charger for all my devices. Read more
Published 4 hours ago by Dustin
Easy to use
This is great to have if you have a kindle. I can take it to work and just charge my kindle if I need to before I get on the subway. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Dwayne Leininger
It works.
There's not much to say except that it is needed and it does what it is supposed to do. It is satisfactory.
Published 2 days ago by N. Ryther
Handy Item
I can charge my Kindle reader without using a computer. The way I am set up at home this is very handy for me. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Billy T. Cox
Great improvement over USB.
Using this adapter is SO much better than connecting with the USB provided with the Kindle. My husband, who is slightly technologically-phobic, finds it a big improvement.
Published 3 days ago by KSgirl
Useful, unless you already have a USB product
As everyone else has said, if you already have a USB plug-in (i.e, any Apple product or camera) you don't need to buy this. Read more
Published 3 days ago by J. Tolinos
power adapter
was gone away from computer on trip, charged my kindle nightly. This allowed me to use the Kindle for a 12 hour period without any real drain on the battery. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Jozoning
Kindle US Power adapter
I thought it would not be included with my Kindle Fire and I needlessly ordered the adapter. I don't think i need it. The catalog should have made it more clear.
Published 4 days ago by Linda
Power Adapter - must have
Purchased along with my Kindle Touch and Love it! Very convenient! Easy to "take along" for a quick charge. Good Value!
Published 6 days ago by Pam Mains
:)
This is a really good product, and it arrived exactly on time! I appreciate the promptness with which is arrived :)
Published 6 days ago by Stmacleod
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