Help charging my nexus 7 overseas

[Harry2]

i've always been told those $2 plugs do not convert the electricity. besides since i am living overseas now, i do not want to always have an extra plug with me. i just want the correct usb charger.

Okay, the correct USB charger
http://shop.asus.be/shop/be/nl-BE/H...es/90-XB3SOKPW00070Y-Nexus-7-10W-Adapter.aspx

Harry

 

[whs37]

Okay, the correct USB charger
ASUS Shop - Nexus 7 10W Adapter

Harry

All they have done is fixed the $2 adaptor to the US charger and ask 30 Euros for it. What a bum deal for someone who already has a US charger.

 

[stargirl29]

Okay, the correct USB charger
ASUS Shop - Nexus 7 10W Adapter

Harry

thanks. is there a non asus equivalent that i could walk into any electronics shop & purchase?

 

[gbynum]

thanks. is there a non asus equivalent that i could walk into any electronics shop & purchase?

Considering that Asus makes the only 10W unit of which I'm aware, probably not. You could take the comment from whs37, "All they have done is fixed the $2 adapter to the US charger and ask 30 Euros for it." and get a $2 adapter, then glue it to the US version.

Alternatively, search amazon.uk (I think that is the address?) for a unit, search criteria
(10W or 2A)
mini-USB
schuko

GOOD LUCK! Please report back what you find.

 

[whs37]

There is not even a need to glue the $2 adaptor to the charger. Once it is plugged in, it will stay and hold it's own.

I am really puzzled by the OP's concerns and why she would not want to go with such a cheap and effective solution. It has served me well for many years on various gadgets I bought in the US and used in Europe.

 

[stargirl29]

You don't need a new charger. Just a $2 plug adaptor like this one: Amazon.com: US to European Plug Adapter: MP3 Players & Accessories

I travel between the US and Europe since 50 years and that's all I ever needed - for 110V to 240V chargers.

well i took back the first charger i bought today & the store didn't have the other one in stock. went to another store & the guy there hands me a 3 euro adapter similar to the one you mentioned. he swore it would work. although still a bit leary i decided to try it. i've got it plugged in the last 10 min as i type this from my nexus 7. so far so good. i guess i'd notice by now if it was going to damage it? it definitely charges faster than the usb only through a computer.

 

[whs37]

You'll be OK - don't worry.

 

[stargirl29]

i may need to make a new thread for this, but does this amount of usage seem normal? less than 5 hours usage on battery since i charged it....it seemed to have dropped overnight while turned off as well. most of my usage is online with wifi & google & apps. i'm still getting used to this thing so i'll be monitoring it. i just got a plug into charger notice @ 20%. ( i do not have gps turned on)