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Can I buy this thing? Or does it exist?

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  • 21-10-2008 3:18pm
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    EKRIUQ
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    When I'm on holidays I don't have a lot access to a computer and My MP3 is charged via a USB cable from a computer. Is there a charger that plugs straight into a socket and then connects into a MP3 player via USB cable like a laptop does with a cable.

    I know it will probably require a transformer of some description or adapter. The closest I can find at the moment is charging through a cigarette lighter in a car with an adapter that the USB connects to but it’s very slow. Can’t seem to find anything suitable.

    Thanks


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    *Kol*
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    You will pick up an adapter at the airport if you can wait till the next time you go away. It just plugs straight into a wall socket and you can plug your usb cable directly into it.

    I saw a world adapte in the duty free the other day in Dublin airport that also had a usb socket on it.


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    Biggins
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    What make is the player?


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    EKRIUQ
    Registered Users Posts: 4,386 ✭✭✭EKRIUQ


    Biggins wrote: »
    What make is the player?

    Creative ZEN, I have an older ZEN with a power cord but that needs an adapter and will only work with the Vision M


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    *Kol*
    Registered Users Posts: 2,549 ✭✭✭*Kol*


    Something like this would be good for travelling;

    http://www.expansys.ie/p.aspx?i=101717


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    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users Posts: 8,363 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    Perfect for what you require. Has a wide voltage input range for use around the world.


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    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



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    calex71
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    Namesco wrote: »
    Creative ZEN, I have an older ZEN with a power cord but that needs an adapter and will only work with the Vision M

    ah yes these have the sync adaptor you plug in the bottom and then connect a usb cable too, but it also has a connection on it for 5v DC adaptor.

    I got one of the official creative adaptors for about a 10er on ebay, but im sure any dc adaptor would do if its a good quality one and has the same output as the official one ( 5v 1.5a ) either way ud still need the wee sync adaptor that comes with the player. Charge time is about 4 hours by the way.


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    Gadgetman496
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    This one is for Mobiles but might do too?
    http://www.memorybits.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone-chargers/mains-charger-compatible-with-any-nokia-usb-/7755

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    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



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    Black_Knight
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    Dealextreme to the rescue
    USB AC Adapter for about €3.50 posted.

    Now I say €3.50 posted, but shop once on dealextreme and you'll be back for more, apologies in advance... :pac::pac:


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    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users Posts: 7,992 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    This is a handy all rounder but pretty expensive.


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