Can I Charge My Kindle Touch with a USB Connector?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the charging capabilities of the Kindle Touch using USB connectors. Participants explore whether the device can be charged with various USB chargers, including those typically used for smartphones, and share personal experiences regarding charging effectiveness.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that there are reports of issues with charging the Kindle Touch, including an unexpected orange light and uncertainty about whether the device is charging properly.
  • Another participant speculates that the Kindle Touch likely uses a Mini-USB for charging, based on their experience with other Kindle models.
  • A different participant confirms that the Kindle Touch uses a standard Mini-USB for charging and mentions using a phone charger or a computer for this purpose.
  • One participant shares their experience of successfully charging their Kindle Touch with a standard charger, indicating it works similarly to other chargers.
  • A participant with a normal Kindle describes using an old charger that does not fully charge the device, suggesting that the voltage may be insufficient, as indicated by the diode remaining yellow despite some charging occurring.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the Kindle Touch can be charged via USB, particularly with Mini-USB connectors. However, there are differing experiences regarding the effectiveness of various chargers, with some indicating issues with certain chargers not fully charging the device.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the compatibility and effectiveness of different chargers, highlighting potential limitations related to voltage and charging indicators.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering purchasing a Kindle Touch or those looking for information on charging options for similar devices may find this discussion relevant.

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I understand that Amazon don't give you a charger with the new Touch. I have read on (very non-tech) forums that there are 'issues' when trying to charge a Touch, with the Orange light coming on unexpectedly and uncertainty whether the thing is charged in fact.
Does the Touch charge via a USB connector? In which case, can it be charged via one of the half-dozen USB chargers I have acquired for smart phones etc.? I don't want to pay out on something I don't need. (Scrooge Mc Duck)
I'm asking here because I got fed up trawling through the ramblings of ignorami. I should be able to expect a bit more sense from you guys and some of you are just bound to own Touches.
 
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This is just a guess based on the fact that the two Kindles I've seen have Mini-USB chargers, but I suspect the Touch also uses Mini-USB.
 
It just uses a standard mini-USB for charging.
I mostly use my phone charger, or I charge it by plugging it into a computer.
 
Thanks guys. I bought one and it seems to be just the same as anything else would be . Surprise surprise!
 
I have normal Kindle, and sometimes I use an old charger that I got with my hands-free-Bluetooth-ear-plug-whatever-it-is-called-in-English-thingy. And it doesn't work :wink: That is, Kindle doesn't charge to 100%, and the diode stays yellow for ever - but it definitely gets charged and stops complaining about a low battery level. I guess the voltage from the charger is too low, or something like that.