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e-Reader Power Adaptor, Kindle UK (Type G) USB charger (for Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle, Kindle Touch, and Kindle Keyboard)

by Amazon
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (942 customer reviews)

  • 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
  • Input : 100-240V, 0.15A, 50/60Hz - Output : 5.0V, 0.85A
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Product details

  • Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm
  • Boxed-product Weight: 59 g (View shipping rates and policies)
  • ASIN: B005DOKDQO
  • Item model number: 53-000079
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (942 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 9 Oct 2010
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Manufacturer's Description

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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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
693 of 707 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Amazon's Great Big Rip Off 20 May 2012
By Eeyore
Amazon Verified Purchase
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? You buy a Kindle, you need to recharge it, and it's not always possible to plug into a computer with the USB cable that comes with the Kindle. So what do customers do? They shell out £12.99 for an Amazon adaptor plug. This is bad, bad marketing on your part because no one likes to be ripped off and this is just what you are doing to your customers. Do I regret buying my Kindle? No, but I certainly do resent having to buy this adaptor at an exorbitant price from you. It should be supplied with every Kindle purchase as part of the package.
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770 of 794 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Rip off !!!!!!!!!!! 29 Nov 2011
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 !!!
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610 of 632 people found the following review helpful
By Seren Ade HALL OF FAME TOP 10 REVIEWER
Amazon Verified Purchase
UPDATE (January 2013)

I wrote this review well over a year ago, and in reference to the then current price for this (less than nine pounds!). At the time I wasn't thrilled that Amazon had kept the price point the same for a basic mains plug (not supplied with 'baby/All-New' Kindle... or later Kindle Touch/Paperwhite) as it had been for a plug + USB lead replacement charger bundle, but was not totally put off by the price point.

Having just gone to buy a replacement plug for my mum's Kindle and spotted the change in price, I have to agree with more recent reviews: close to twenty pounds is far too much to pay for a simple USB to mains plug! Particularly when there are lots of well-reviewed products that do the same job for far less. Albeit typically in black!

Rating dropped from 4 stars to 1

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Original review:

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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars does what it says on the tin!
This is a must when purchasing the kindle! I can recharge anywhere and can still read while it charges, you don't have to hook it up to pc and wait till its done
Published 10 hours ago by debs
1.0 out of 5 stars Not required
This comes with a USB cable, if you have a plug from a apple product or similar - use that to plug in to the wall. Or perhaps a Sat Nav or Blackberry charger. Read more
Published 1 day ago by J. Roadley
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for holidays
Not only can I use this adaptor charger for my Kindle it also charges my e cigarette! Will be very useful on holiday. Love multi-function things.
Published 2 days ago by KAREN,
5.0 out of 5 stars great 5 star product
Easy to use and a smart looking charger. I would recommend this charger to anybody buying a Kindle Paper White to ensure easy charging.
Published 2 days ago by john01793
3.0 out of 5 stars Cable
Product ok ,but no USB cable as I wanted it for a spare in Motor Home still have to take cable with me
Published 2 days ago by swebrit
1.0 out of 5 stars Amazon let me down on this one...
The Kindle itself is brilliant. I bought it for my girlfriend and she was happy with it. However, the fact that Amazon are selling a plastic plug with a USB port in it for 13 quid,... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Jack
3.0 out of 5 stars Ereader power adaptot
Does what it says on the tin but I feel all ereaders should have one as standard when purchased so resent having to buy it
Published 4 days ago by hosay
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great product
I recommend this product for all purchasers of the kindle. It does what it says on the packet, is sturdy and easy to use either in the mains or via USB.
Published 4 days ago by Mr. Paul Hurley
5.0 out of 5 stars Bit of a rip off
But you need this if you haven't got any other adapters otherwise you cannot charge your kindle using the wall sockets in your house etc. Does the job, but I don't find it cheap.
Published 4 days ago by Dominguero36
4.0 out of 5 stars Gift for Birthday
This was bought with the kindle for a birthday present and the person was very pleased with it, it is required for the kindle
Published 5 days ago by Miss Jennings
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