HTC AC Adapter - EVO 4G Accessories

Anyone know how to get my hands on a second HTC-brand AC Adapter for the EVO that plugs into N/A wall outlet? (MODEL TC U250)

Would like to know this as well since it works reliably and is high power.

I like the HTC branded one too for it's power and size but here is a really good travel charger to consider.
http://shop.sprint.com/NASApp/onlin...ID=PGU3838R_C&topPageNumber=0&subPageNumber=0
It has a battery built in so it can also function as a backup battery when you're traveling and need a quick charge. With a 25% off for being a premier customer it's $29.99.

mj41374 said:
Anyone know how to get my hands on a second HTC-brand AC Adapter for the EVO that plugs into N/A wall outlet? (MODEL TC U250)
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I'm pretty sure I saw some on Amazon

I found a kit for the iPod and iPhone that provides a 5V/1A car and home charger that allows the device to work properly (no wonkiness with the screen). They're both USB plugs and then you plug in a microUSB cable that you've provided (it comes with an iPod cord). The phone doesn't unfortunately recognize them as anything but USB BUT they are higher current so they should charge faster than the typical devices.
It's made by Philips and says "Fast charging at home & in the car" on the front. The part number is DLM2264/17.
This is the same thing on Philips' website (though on this link it's branded DLO and the one I bought is not).
http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpindex.pl?ctn=DLM2264D/17&scy=us&slg=en
I believe it was $35. I found it at Staples.

i was looking for one too and found this seller on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HTC-Desire-O...Accessories&hash=item255c9d25ac#ht_2798wt_733
they are OEM HTC models and dirt cheap (US $9 inc. shipping). just placed an order!

Enjoy waiting on that ac adapter for a month.

I've gotten two from Florida, took three days:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Evo-4G-OEM-...565334?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4cf0dd8ad6

00_MACKIE_00 said:
Enjoy waiting on that ac adapter for a month.
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huh? It has shipped already.

00_MACKIE_00 said:
Enjoy waiting on that ac adapter for a month.
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You're an idiot.
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Evo-4G-OEM-...516435?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item45f46cd493
I bought this one, got it within 3 days. I am thinking about buying another one just to have.

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A question to U.S. Americans with the unlocked (european) Touch Pro2's

Non of the Touch Pro2's I've seen sell with a U.S. charger or atleast they don't say so. Where did you guys buy your U.S. house charger for your Touch Pro2?
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Non of the Touch Pro2's I've seen sell with a U.S. charger or atleast they don't say so. Where did you guys buy your U.S. house charger for your Touch Pro2?
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it charges by USB in your laptop or desktop, and the same charger you use with your X1 will work on the TP2, it is a very common charger, you can get it anywhere.
Check the markings on the TP2 charger. If the input says:
100-240V​
then you have a worldwide/multi-voltage charger (like those used by notebooks) and all you need then is an plug adapter to plug into your wall socket - it will adjust to US voltage automatically.
PS. My TP2 charger supports multiple voltages, as are all chargers that came with older HP/O2/Dopod/HTC PDAs/phones I own.
I found these at ebay. Are these the one you are talking about? These ( charger & Cable) are the same that came in the HTC box.
You can buy them in the HTC store: http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=179160
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You can buy them in the HTC store: http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=179160
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i wonder why htc doesn't have an official store in US ..
Doesnt it use a standard HTC mini-usb, so wouldnt a Tilt/Fuze (touch pro) charger work with it? Might be able to find that in a cell shop or Best Buy.
your right. I use my fuze wall charger and my old razr car charger. It's just the mini usb plug
Any old HTC chargers you have will work fine. RAZR chargers not too well. The HTC chargers output 1A while the RAZR chargers I believe are less than 500mA. They will charge the phone, but slowly.
Many chargers use the standard mini USB (type A) plug alright, but, unlike a standard USB port on a computer which churns out 500mA, they often generate more power for speedier charging - all Dopod/HTC chargers I have generate a 5V, 1A output. I don't have RAZR, so that's an exception
But, I think what poetryrocksalot is asking originally is that (and correct me if I'm wrong) he is worried the charger out-of-the-box won't work with US mains voltage since Europeans operate at a higher voltage than their friends across the Atlantic - it should work fine if the charger is a multi-voltage one.
are the plugs even the same?
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are the plugs even the same?
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No, but you can always use a simple plug adapter for that - on sale for less than US$3 where I am.
Mesquire said:
No, but you can always use a simple plug adapter for that - on sale for less than US$3 where I am.
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yea but then you have to plug more crap in, and remember the adapter when you travel lol. Oh well. Least there are plenty of online placed to buy the U.S. wall chargers.
I agree. If one doesn't travel beyond US or Canada, getting a US wall charger is more aesthetically pleasing in the long run.
mines came with a universal adaptor that allowed me to plug in here in the US... however, I can only get 2G... which means I'm sending it back to Hong Kong, where I got it from
I use this one with my European Universal
Anyway is a great tool to have for travelers!
Lenstar said:
mines came with a universal adaptor that allowed me to plug in here in the US... however, I can only get 2G... which means I'm sending it back to Hong Kong, where I got it from
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The NAM 3g bands haven't been released in a Touch Pro 2. Once the AT&T and T-Mobile versions come out, you should be able to buy an unlocked one with the NAM 3g.
Lenstar said:
mines came with a universal adaptor that allowed me to plug in here in the US... however, I can only get 2G... which means I'm sending it back to Hong Kong, where I got it from
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There is nothing wrong with the phone. It doesn't support US 3G networks, at least not yet.

Car chargers 1000ma?

I'm currently using a regular usb cable to charge my phone directly from my car stereo while driving. The problem is that it takes close to an hour for the battery charge to increase 10% when I'm streaming pandora through bluetooth and using the phone's GPS. I'm assuming that the usb port in my stereo is only capable of putting out 500ma, if not less. Curious to see if anyone knows whether a DC to micro usb cable would give me a faster charge (1000ma). Thanks in advance.
BEst one ive ever used is the official palm one for the pre or pixi. Completely charges the evo from dead to full in about an hour while on the road on a call via bluetooth. Seriously good, verified a while ago on the precentral.net forums that its 1000 mA. They are only like 15 bucks at best buy, or maybe even less on amazon.
Go to amazon or google and search for 12V 1Amp USB charger and that should give you exactly what you need...I use a 1Amp charger for all my devices and works just fine...1 thing to note, that if you have time to use a 500ma charger, let it do it, a little bit slower charge will extend the life of the battery(not necessarily run time, but the length of time the battery will hold as good of a charge).
I use the one below. Works pretty great..5V/1A, exactly what you'd need. The thing says iPod, but it can be used for any USB charged device. An extra nice feature of this charger is that it sits nearly flush with the dash of your car
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Belkin+...hone/9235302.p?id=1218064404513&skuId=9235302
Link no longer works...see this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7089814&postcount=6
Cool, thanks for the responses guys. I ended up going with the palm pre charger from amazon, a little pricey at $20, but that's the best deal I could find for it. I'd rather pay a little more than get one that will crap out on me in a month. And it terms of a slower charge (500ma) being more beneficial for a longer battery lifespan, I'd rather dish out $10-$15 in 6 months or so for a new battery than to have to deal with this ridiculously slow charging time
Another option for 1A (1000mA)...
Not to resurrect a dead thread, but I think this may be useful to know:
Several other EVO forums ("fora?") have reported great success with this low-profile charger. I just got it off of amazon myself...
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Micro-Auto-Charger-5VOLT/dp/B002F0200Q/ref=sr_1_1
You can also get 1-meter cables from Blackberry themselves on Amazon for $2.50 each, so if you have Amazon Prime, gets you a flexible solution for 11 bucks or so. I have ordered mine and will report back in 2 days...
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Not to resurrect a dead thread, but I think this may be useful to know:
Several other EVO forums ("fora?") have reported great success with this low-profile charger. I just got it off of amazon myself...
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Micro-Auto-Charger-5VOLT/dp/B002F0200Q/ref=sr_1_1
You can also get 1-meter cables from Blackberry themselves on Amazon for $2.50 each, so if you have Amazon Prime, gets you a flexible solution for 11 bucks or so. I have ordered mine and will report back in 2 days...
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This is actually the same one I linked earlier minus the iPod cable and much cheaper
EDIT: Best Buy seems to have stopped carrying this product. I updated the link in my post above to Slappy_G's post
Slappy_G said:
Not to resurrect a dead thread, but I think this may be useful to know:
Several other EVO forums ("fora?") have reported great success with this low-profile charger. I just got it off of amazon myself...
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Micro-Auto-Charger-5VOLT/dp/B002F0200Q/ref=sr_1_1
You can also get 1-meter cables from Blackberry themselves on Amazon for $2.50 each, so if you have Amazon Prime, gets you a flexible solution for 11 bucks or so. I have ordered mine and will report back in 2 days...
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+1
Been using this for months on many devices and it works great.
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Not to resurrect a dead thread, but I think this may be useful to know:
Several other EVO forums ("fora?") have reported great success with this low-profile charger. I just got it off of amazon myself...
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Micro-Auto-Charger-5VOLT/dp/B002F0200Q/ref=sr_1_1
You can also get 1-meter cables from Blackberry themselves on Amazon for $2.50 each, so if you have Amazon Prime, gets you a flexible solution for 11 bucks or so. I have ordered mine and will report back in 2 days...
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I just ordered one from Amazon.com myself... I got it for free since I had a 10 dollar gift card that I forgot I had!!! Thanks for the link.
Do they make one with 2 USB ports? One for charging the phone and another for your Bluetooth head piece.
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Do they make one with 2 USB ports? One for charging the phone and another for your Bluetooth head piece.
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I'm not allowed to post links yet, but you can search for Scosche to find their products. They make dual port USB chargers.
Scosche makes a couple different models, one is advertised as having 2 amps over the two ports.
On a side note, I tried buying a blackberry micro usb cable off Amazon, and it starts to charge my phone for a second or two and then stops, it's very strange. I think it might work with the home charger, but I didn't check as I didn't notice till later that the charging stopped so soon.
Doing some cleanup and checking threads I promised to respond to...
The Belkin works great, and my wife has the 2-port Scosche. However, for me, NEITHER of them show "Charging(AC)" on either of our 2 Evo's. I have tried the charger in several cars, and same result. Not sure, but I'm guessing they are putting out incrementally less than 1A.
Not sure if that keeps the phone from triggering "quick charge" mode or not.
I just got 2 HTC car chargers from ebay, sent from Hong Kong. It says o/p:5.0V-2A so im not sure if I should use them.. here is what they look like.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170511321504&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Does anyone have a OEM car charger? I would like to know how many amps it puts out. The wall charger is 1A so will 2A kill it? I sure wouldent use it much only if needed.
I have a charger from iGo, works great and has swappable tips so you can use it with other phones or devices, think it was $15-20 with a free tip.
Slappy_G said:
Not to resurrect a dead thread, but I think this may be useful to know:
Several other EVO forums ("fora?") have reported great success with this low-profile charger. I just got it off of amazon myself...
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Micro-Auto-Charger-5VOLT/dp/B002F0200Q/ref=sr_1_1
You can also get 1-meter cables from Blackberry themselves on Amazon for $2.50 each, so if you have Amazon Prime, gets you a flexible solution for 11 bucks or so. I have ordered mine and will report back in 2 days...
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Can someone here confirm that this does deliver the full 1A? There is a review on Amazon from an EVO owner who says his phone sees this as USB and not AC charging.
rhconcepts said:
It says o/p:5.0V-2A so im not sure if I should use them..
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If you were trying to draw three amps from a 2-amp capacity charger, you could damage the charger. However, a device that draws 1 amp from a 2-amp charger will draw one amp. Chargers don't push more amperage than is demanded: it's up to what the charging device is drawing. You and your device will be fine in having "too much" charger.
Thanks so much for the info. So this charger should work great then when I start using the sprint nav or google maps.
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Can someone here confirm that this does deliver the full 1A? There is a review on Amazon from an EVO owner who says his phone sees this as USB and not AC charging.
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Just received two in the mail.
FAIL
Recognized as USB charging in my car.
plus 1 for resurrecting a dead thread
I bought an off brand one (looks about identical) in a respectable local supermarket. It claimed 1.5A.. so overspecced (and no there's nothing wrong with overspeccing, devices won't draw more power than they can handle so long as the input voltage is correct).
Like the previous poster's belkin experience, my korean SGS (shw-m110s) saw it as a usb, not ac. I took it apart and shorted the data pins together, took about 5 minutes). Then it recognized as AC and charged a little faster I think, but still at empty (the fastest time to charge normally) it charges about 1% (1.5 mAh) in 2 minutes(.033 hours).. which is just under 500mA charge rate (450 but well within the measurement error and 10% loss seems quite reasonable anyway). Anyway, sure as heck isn't able to draw 1A off of it. The wall charger which is supposedly only 700 mA charges several times faster actually! (which is probably quite safe at low charge levels, but sure seems like alot more than 700mA too me, but I didn't measure it as well).
I suspect this gizmo was never actually meant to output 1.5A (as it's not configured as a quick charger) or if it does, it only does it with large losses, and an internal voltage drop that's too excessive for the SGS to still be capable of actually pulling that much current.
Wish I knew what to buy.
I Have been using the official palm charger since June. I picked it up at sprint corporate store or radio shack. It is rated for 1 amp and come with a nice short micro usb.
If I were buying today I would go with one of the Platinum branded items Best Buys sells. I saw them for the first time last night so they must be new. So far I have purchased the Pt branded case for EVO and 2 different mounting kits. All of their stuff seems top quality. The have a 2 amp single usb and a 3 amp dual usb model that I saw.
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i9250 oem phone charger

Can anyone tell me the exact model number for the simple USB wall charger?
I had it for the GSII.
Looking to buy off ebay.
Mine came with a different charger that needs converter. Picture below...
I bought this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/120869020359?ssPageName=STRK:null:IT#ht_1116wt_905
because my Gnex shipped with an European plug and US adapter (which I hate carrying around). It is OEM and you get the wall plug and USB cable as well.
does it really matter what usb wall adapter is used? I bought a generic one that can double as a car adapter for when I need it in the car and it works fine for me when plugged into the wall.
what if the charger overheats the $600 dollar phone and it catches on fire then destroys your $500,000 house...
Better 7 dollar charger than -500,600 loss....hmmmm?
they sold out and now I cant find any wall charger like that, the only wall charger similar is this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YCORR0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A1SALXWWS9Y6O
But the usb cable is suk !!
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they sold out and now I cant find any wall charger like that, the only wall charger similar is this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YCORR0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A1SALXWWS9Y6O
But the usb cable is suk !!
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That's the only reason I haven't bought that one yet. It's the same USB cable that came with the Nexus S, but I want the same one that came with the Galaxy Nexus, but with a US adapter like that one.
Is there a place to get the same charger that shipped with the Verizon Galaxy Nexus (without the Verizon stickers)? I've searched everywhere, but can't seem to find anything official.
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what if the charger overheats the $600 dollar phone and it catches on fire then destroys your $500,000 house...
Better 7 dollar charger than -500,600 loss....hmmmm?
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$500,000 house? whoa bro, more like card board box.
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That's the only reason I haven't bought that one yet. It's the same USB cable that came with the Nexus S, but I want the same one that came with the Galaxy Nexus, but with a US adapter like that one.
Is there a place to get the same charger that shipped with the Verizon Galaxy Nexus (without the Verizon stickers)? I've searched everywhere, but can't seem to find anything official.
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No idea which ships with Verizon version but Amazon has the little OEM 1.0A US charger which is what I got. It works great. I just use the Motorola micro usb cables. My GSM Nexus came with a travel adapter but with UK blades only. I ordered a replacement from Clove but it was missing the other blades too. Either Clove misrepresented the description because it claimed to have multiple blades you can switch out or Samsung packaged mine wrong so I got a refund.

Motorola Vehicle Power Adapter micro-USB Rapid Rate Charger

http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehicle-Adapter-micro-USB-Charger/dp/B000S5Q9CA/ref=lh_ni_t
Motorola Vehicle Power Adapter micro-USB Rapid Rate Charger 4.75-5.25V 950mA
Chose Amazon.com as seller to be sure you get a genuine/original/legit. $5.06 eligible for free shipping!
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http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Vehicle-Adapter-micro-USB-Charger/dp/B000S5Q9CA/ref=lh_ni_t
Motorola Vehicle Power Adapter micro-USB Rapid Rate Charger 4.75-5.25V 950mA
Chose Amazon.com as seller to be sure you get a genuine/original/legit. $5.06 eligible for free shipping!
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Perhaps I had a bad unit but this charger model was the first one I every had that stopped working for me. The usb connector just loosened up and I could not get it to make contact in any of my devices after that. That might be why its $5.
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Perhaps I had a bad unit but this charger model was the first one I every had that stopped working for me. The usb connector just loosened up and I could not get it to make contact in any of my devices after that. That might be why its $5.
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These are low quality OEM adapters. I purchased 5 of them a year ago when they were on sale w/Amazon credit. Of the 5, only 2 are still working. Like what the previous poster, the head will start to loosen and short out. One of the cables shorted out my car's fuse which cost me $2 to replace.
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These are low quality OEM adapters. I purchased 5 of them a year ago when they were on sale w/Amazon credit. Of the 5, only 2 are still working. Like what the previous poster, the head will start to loosen and short out. One of the cables shorted out my car's fuse which cost me $2 to replace.
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you sure you got it from amazon? or a 3rd party seller on amazon?
ive had mine (about 3 years now) and my GF's for over a year and they've been perfect. my samsung galaxy s2 micro usb cable is more loose than the motorola one i have in my car...

European plug for charger?

I'm looking to find the European plug for the Galaxy Note 10.1 charger to replace the US one when I'm traveling.
Can anyone help me locate it or find the part number for it, please?
Thanks in advance!
I've simply bought a charger on ebay. For less than eight bucks you get the plug plus a charger and usb cable :good: (search for "EU Mains Travel AC Charger Adapter + USB Cable Samsung P6200 P6800 P7300 P7500" )
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I've simply bought a charger on ebay. For less than eight bucks you get the plug plus a charger and usb cable :good: (search for "EU Mains Travel AC Charger Adapter + USB Cable Samsung P6200 P6800 P7300 P7500" )
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Is that OEM, original Samsung?
Also, I'm always wary about purchasing things from Hong Kong or China. Would prefer Europe. Thanks!
What's strange is, the GT-N8013 plug (excluding the cable) comes in two sections: the prong and the charging head. You would think the purpose of this is to interchange various prongs into the same charging head when traveling. But it seems that these interchangeable prongs that fit this charging head are difficult to find! I'm looking for a European one myself, with no luck. Why buy a whole new plug when you can just change the prong? It defeats the purpose of the interchangeable and portable design.
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What's strange is, the GT-N8013 plug (excluding the cable) comes in two sections: the prong and the charging head. You would think the purpose of this was to interchange various prongs into the same charging head when traveling. But it seems that these interchangeable prongs for this charging head are difficult to find!
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that's the problem i'm having....
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that's the problem i'm having....
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You can buy that plug from Ebay as noted above and only use the prong with the stock charging head(or visa versa) but who's to say it will fit? I don't want to spend extra $ and wait two weeks for delivery to find out it won't fit or work.
The prong interface/connection to the charging head seems proprietary, or almost proprietary.
I can tell you that it will definitely fit - I use mine this way
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I can tell you that it will definitely fit - I use mine this way
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Oh, OK. How long is the charging cable? Looks like it's not even a foot long. Thanks.
well where in europe-are you going? UK, Italy and other countries are using different wallsockets.. There are AIO adapters that will fit several countries.
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well where in europe-are you going? UK, Italy and other countries are using different wallsockets.. There are AIO adapters that will fit several countries.
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Probably should have been more precise in saying European plug: what I meant was the so-called "Europlug".
desoxy said:
I've simply bought a charger on ebay. For less than eight bucks you get the plug plus a charger and usb cable :good: (search for "EU Mains Travel AC Charger Adapter + USB Cable Samsung P6200 P6800 P7300 P7500" )
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Well, I ordered one of these and just as suspected, they are NOT BRAND NEW. That's why I don't like buying stuff from China. You have to wait 2 weeks for disappointment. You think they're new? Look at them more closely. Garbage. They repackage these from the bottom so the seal is not broke.
Thanks for the update!
I contacted Samsung about getting just the plug as a replacement part, and I must say they weren't very helpful, saying that I'd have to just buy a new charger. For the moment I'm just using a simple plug adapter which is doing the trick, but I hate the extra bulk. Ugh! First-world problems!
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Thanks for the update!
I contacted Samsung about getting just the plug as a replacement part, and I must say they weren't very helpful, saying that I'd have to just buy a new charger. For the moment I'm just using a simple plug adapter which is doing the trick, but I hate the extra bulk. Ugh! First-world problems!
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Yes, I hear ya. You can order that one from Ebay. They are the correct type and Euro prongs will fit your Samsung plug but they are not new. These are repackaged with scratches, marks, scuffs, nasty and they have THE NERVE to re-apply the protective clear plastic film back on the pieces! And these sellers on Ebay are selling them as NEW!. Granted, it is only $8 but everything is scratched and the supplied cable doesn't fit properly into the 30-pin jack. So you're paying 8 dollars for a European plug. I never even tested it because I'm not in Europe yet. The prongs could be messed up too!
Samsung's response and marketing is just ridiculous in this respect. WHY make a two section plug when you can't swap the prongs out when traveling. Defeats the whole purpose of it's design. Defeats the whole purpose of portability WHICH THIS TABLET IS ALL ABOUT. It perturbs me.
I am looking for the same thing. We purchased 2 note 10.1 tablets in Australia and live in Italy. I have been looking for a travel kit, but the only one I have seen is in Hong Kong. I will probably just buy a new European adapter, and one for the US if we still have them when we go back.
Generally when we travel I take 2 good (SKOSS) universal travel adapters and a 3-way plug adapter. Hotels (and most houses/apartments) have a limited number of outlets and not always the standard plugs. With this setup I can charge everything overnight on 1 or 2 outlets. When traveling lighter, I just take the cables and use the 2 port usb adapter that comes with the SKOSS travel adapter and charge a little slower overnight.
By the way I have had the same problem with several different devices. I have never been able to buy the plugs separately from the oem. If you are sure you need the standard European 2 round prong plug, there are very small and cheap US to European adapters. We have 20 to 30 of them and they work well. Just be sure or you will be spending far too much on a travel adaptor when you get there. In stores they can run 50 euro. You can get them cheaper online, but that is not usually an option when traveling.
http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Europe...=1358575357&sr=1-20&keywords=eu+to+us+adapter
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That's what I'm running with right now. 50 cent adapters bought online. Work great, just a little bit of a nuisance having a plug in a plug...
I found another solution for this problem. The connecter for the interchangable plug is the same as the really cheap 2 prong connector for most electronics. Instead of using the plastic plug, use the cheap plastic cable that comes with most radios or DVD players (that aren't permenantly attached). I purchased 2 European travel chargers then noticed the shape of the plug is the same as the generic 2 prong cable.
FloydF said:
I found another solution for this problem. The connecter for the interchangable plug is the same as the really cheap 2 prong connector for most electronics. Instead of using the plastic plug, use the cheap plastic cable that comes with most radios or DVD players (that aren't permenantly attached). I purchased 2 European travel chargers then noticed the shape of the plug is the same as the generic 2 prong cable.
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i don't think I understand what you mean...
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i don't think I understand what you mean...
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It is so call 8 plug. Search on eBay. Even your laptop's charger has that plug most likely.
Szadzik said:
It is so call 8 plug. Search on eBay. Even your laptop's charger has that plug most likely.
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He hah! I thought so. It's what I would call the pig tail that that plugs into the wall and then into the power brick. You have one with your battery chargers, old hard drive adapters, universal power supplies.
I thought it was the same, glad to have it confirmed. I already travel with one that I use for a battery charger, universal power supply and an inverter.
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This also makes it easier for me because the Samsung usb cable is so short. I can use the "pig tail" to plug into the wall and the brick is closer to where I need it to charge my Note while I use it.
This cable is really inexpensive and works better than a cheap adapter. Just stay away from the sony version, it has a square side and I don't think it will fit.
http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimi...&qid=1361337545&sr=8-6&keywords=8+power+cable
I have been able to find these cables locally in most large cities internationally. I have also been known to order from amazon a week or 2 before traveling, and have things delivered to my hotel. Saves time and money, but can be problematic, mostly from credit card companies.
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Szadzik said:
It is so call 8 plug. Search on eBay. Even your laptop's charger has that plug most likely.
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It depends, I see a lot of "Micky Mouse" (3 prong grounded) connectors for laptops, but YMMV.
I keep a couple at work for visitors, our genius IT department said they would have to order the whole power supply to get the cables, I just went to a local electronics store and paid 2 euro each for the cables...
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