Can I buy this thing? Or does it exist?

EKRIUQ · 21-10-2008 2:18pm #1

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

*Kol* · 21-10-2008 2:21pm

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.

Biggins · 21-10-2008 2:23pm

What make is the player?

EKRIUQ · 21-10-2008 2:26pm

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

*Kol* · 21-10-2008 2:45pm

Something like this would be good for travelling;

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

Gadgetman496 · 21-10-2008 11:51pm

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

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calex71 · 22-10-2008 11:21am

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.

Gadgetman496 · 22-10-2008 12:18pm

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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Black_Knight · 22-10-2008 8:34pm

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:

youcancallmeal · 23-10-2008 10:16am

This is a handy all rounder but pretty expensive.

Can I buy this thing? Or does it exist?

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