Zune AC Adapter

by Zune

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches ; 5.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IXP932
• Item model number: AC
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank

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  Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Batteries, Chargers & Accessories > AC Adapters

• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether you’re at home, at work, or away with friends, you can use the Zune AC adapter to charge your Zune without hooking it up to a computer. With the AC adapter, your Zune will be 90-percent charged after only two hours, and fully charged in about three hours. Its compact design allows the AC adapter to store easily, making the charger ideal for traveling or visiting friends. Please note: the AC adapter requires the use of the Zune sync cable (sold separately). The AC adapter comes backed by a 1-year limited warranty.

With the Zune AC Adapter you can charge your Zune without hooking it up to a computer.

Product Description

Zune AC Adapter

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It does its job... at a rather high price., January 27, 2007

By	R. Hiranaka - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zune AC Adapter (Electronics)

This does exactly what it is supposed to do: Charge the Zune. I'm not sure if you could use it to charge an ipod or any other device with a USB charging mechanism though. Also it's rather expensive considering that it's doesn't come with a sync cable (Apple's official one doesn't either, but there are third party AC adapters that are just as good that do). It IS rated for 100 - 240V input, so it should work outside the US as long as you have an American style two prong outlet.

EDIT: While I'm sure this is common knowledge you could use this to charge your ipod. Though a bit bigger than Apple's charger it's not quite as wide and as such may work better in an outlet. Plus its frosted black looks better than stark white.

EDIT 2: I've used this thing to charge Bluetooth headsets, cameras, Sansas, portable hard drives, and even an old Palm Z22. After all this time it still maintains a steady charge and refuses to break. This is perhaps one of the longest lasting and most useful purchases I've ever made!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very high quality wall outlet -> USB adaptor that can be used with any USB cable, May 11, 2009

By	David Pearlman "sound fanatic" (Arlington, MA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Zune AC Adapter (Electronics)

Other than the Zune name on the package, this is simply an adaptor that plugs into the wall and provides a standard USB outlet on the other side. You can connect ANY USB device or cable into the USB outlet for charging purposes.

There are dozens of no-name, off brand adaptors that do the same thing on the market, but this was is of MUCH higher quality than most/all of those. Trust me: You don't want an el-cheapo no-name unit. They produce unstable voltage and can ruin your device. This is a better designed unit. Is it worth the $30 list price? No. But at the bargain closeout price that it's being offer for her (three dollars as of the time of this writing), it's a steal.

I have no problem asserting that for that money, this is the best quality AC-> USB adaptor you can buy.

Just remember that if you actually DO want to use this to charge your Zune, you'll also need to buy the Zune sync cable (sold separately, or included with Zune originally).

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Zune charger, January 19, 2007

By	J. M. Lavender "mitchlav" (Roanoke, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Zune AC Adapter (Electronics)

It does the job. It charges the Zune from an electrical outlet without needing to be connected to a PC or XBox 360. As noted earlier, you do need the sync cable to connect the Zune to the charger. It seems a little over-sized for what it is, but then this matches the fact that it's over-priced.