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- UK (type G, United Kingdom) charger approved for use with Kindle, Kindle Touch and Kindle Keyboard (not compatible with 1st Generation Kindle)
- Supports 100VAC-240VAC. UK plug only. Not compatible with non-UK outlets
- See Kindle User's Guide for instructions and important safety information
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UK (type G, United Kingdom) charger approved for use with Kindle and Kindle Keyboard (not compatible with 1st Generation Kindle). Simply plug the adapter into a UK wall outlet and connect to your Kindle's micro USB port for recharging. Supports 100VAC-240VAC. UK plug only. Not compatible with non-UK outlets. See the Kindle User's Guide for instructions and important safety information.
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457 of 466 people found the following review helpful
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Amazon have changed their power adapter. You now receive a plug ONLY rather than a plug and lead. For the same price.
Having just the plug makes this adapter ideal for use with the new Kindle or refurbished versions of the Kindle Keyboard wi-fi/3G (all of which ship with a USB lead only), as the end of the USB lead you already have slots into the plug, converting the lead into a mains charger. But it's not so great if you have a damaged lead/plug and aren't sure which bit needs replacing or have mislaid your power supply - as you will need to buy both this plug and a USB lead. Even at the current reduced price for the plug, buying the separate plug and lead is more expensive than the two combined used to be.
I find charging my Kindle via the mains is significantly faster than drawing upon a USB port for power, and that it's easier to keep reading with the Kindle plugged in this way than with it attached to my laptop/desktop, so in this respect I think an adapter is worth having. However, the pricing for the own-brand plug is a bit steep, especially when compared to the cost of the low end Kindle which went on UK release earlier this month. Even at the reduced rate, the plug is more than 10% of the price of the Kindle!
As the new Kindle has the same size USB plug as the Kindle Keyboard models (and many mobile phones) there are plenty of third party solutions, including a range of leather cases which come bundled with chargers. If you're lucky, your existing mobile phone charger may do the trick.
Having just the plug makes this adapter ideal for use with the new Kindle or refurbished versions of the Kindle Keyboard wi-fi/3G (all of which ship with a USB lead only), as the end of the USB lead you already have slots into the plug, converting the lead into a mains charger. But it's not so great if you have a damaged lead/plug and aren't sure which bit needs replacing or have mislaid your power supply - as you will need to buy both this plug and a USB lead. Even at the current reduced price for the plug, buying the separate plug and lead is more expensive than the two combined used to be.
I find charging my Kindle via the mains is significantly faster than drawing upon a USB port for power, and that it's easier to keep reading with the Kindle plugged in this way than with it attached to my laptop/desktop, so in this respect I think an adapter is worth having. However, the pricing for the own-brand plug is a bit steep, especially when compared to the cost of the low end Kindle which went on UK release earlier this month. Even at the reduced rate, the plug is more than 10% of the price of the Kindle!
As the new Kindle has the same size USB plug as the Kindle Keyboard models (and many mobile phones) there are plenty of third party solutions, including a range of leather cases which come bundled with chargers. If you're lucky, your existing mobile phone charger may do the trick.
374 of 384 people found the following review helpful
Ti be honest i should have read the feedback before ordering but everything else i have bought from Amazon has been great.
It is only a usb/ac adapter which can be bought from most electrical shops/supermarkets for about £1 & it doesn't look anything like the one advertised. If you have bought a camera in the last couple of years then check your box because you should have 1 of these anyway, infact i have 3 from different items. I thought this was Kindle specific & £8.99 is a joke. It will be going back !!!
It is only a usb/ac adapter which can be bought from most electrical shops/supermarkets for about £1 & it doesn't look anything like the one advertised. If you have bought a camera in the last couple of years then check your box because you should have 1 of these anyway, infact i have 3 from different items. I thought this was Kindle specific & £8.99 is a joke. It will be going back !!!
151 of 156 people found the following review helpful
This USB to mains plug does the job of converting your Kindle lead to a mains charger nicely and is colour-co-ordinated to match your Kindle. But £8.99 for a pretty basic plug is silly and the RRP is absolutely shocking: no wonder Amazon have never sold the plug at full price! It's cheaper to shop around as you can buy decent quality cover and charger bundles for less than the RRP on this, including delivery.
EDIT
eek! They put it up to £12.99 in the run-up to Christmas!!!
EDIT
eek! They put it up to £12.99 in the run-up to Christmas!!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Power adapter - Kindle UK
Good item, should be issued as standard with each Kindle though!Used it once so far - as the battery on the Kindle lasts ages!
Published 13 hours ago by Col
Essential
A must buy if you want to charge your kindle, nice and easy to use and compact enough to pack in suitcase when going on holiday.
Published 2 days ago by Jimmy
Kindle power plug
I have yet to try this plug but I am sure it is worth buying because Amazon do not sell junk they sell quality items.
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Published 4 days ago by Toby M
One of the best USB chargers out there
Besides charging the kindle (which is not particularly difficult) it gets along very well with other devices including ones that are known to be notoriously fussy with regards to... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Anton R. Ivanov
Amazon's Great Big Rip Off
Amazon, you asked me for a customer review on this product? You can't be serious. What is there to say about an adaptor plug? Read more
Published 7 days ago by Eeyore
Happy customer
Very pleased with my Kindle, even better than I expected, takes up less room in handbag than a book, so handy on the train. Also easy to read in bed. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Jill
Good standard product
It appears as well made as the original supplied with the Kindle but still is a tad too expensive considering that they are mass produced in millions.
Published 9 days ago by Bill
Kindle OAP
I am English an I live in France and found getting it a bit of a quandry. Firstly that I didn't have wifi. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Mrs F
Over priced
This is just an ordinary USB mains socket which you can buy for £2.99 It's not fair to market this as a mains plug for the Kindle when you can buy a generic one so much cheaper.
Published 11 days ago by Tina 37
Use mobile phone charger instead?
My cheap PAYG Samsung mobile phone charger seems to do the job for my new Kindle Touch. If anyone thinks this might damage it please shout out!
Published 11 days ago by Sad Woman
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