Can I Charge My Kindle Touch with a USB Connector?

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The Kindle Touch can be charged using a standard Mini-USB connector, allowing compatibility with various USB chargers. Users report mixed experiences, with some chargers not fully charging the device, indicated by a persistent orange light. While many have successfully used phone chargers or computer USB ports, not all chargers provide sufficient voltage for optimal charging. Some older or lower-quality chargers may lead to incomplete charging. Overall, the Kindle Touch is versatile in charging options, but users should be cautious about the quality and output of their chargers.
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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!
 
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