[lailamar]

traveling overseas in 3 wks. i need my kindle with me. not leaving my "pooky" behind.... does anyone know if i can use the charger i have or i need to purchase another charger good for overseas ? = power voltage difference. thank you.

 

[KindleKid]

Depends where you are going.."overseas" is kind of broad. There are adapters available for all major electric outlets though.

 

[intinst]

According to the manual:
The Kindle power adapter is a universal power adapter and will work in worldwide. If you are traveling outside of the United States, and want to recharge your Kindle,simply insert the power adapter to a country approved physical plug adapter (not included) for the country you are in.

 

[Leslie]

All you need is an adapter for the plug. The charger works just fine.

L

 

[lailamar]

Traveling to Beirut Lebanon and Turkey.

 

[Sweety18]

You'd probably need an adapter for the plugin thingy, I believe they use round (things sticking out of the plug) as opposed to the flat ones we have here.

 

[Gables Girl]

Buy the appropriate adapter and you will be good to go.   Sometimes it is hard to find plugs overseas.

 

[L.Canton]

I think you'll definitely need an adapter. Thankfully they aren't difficult to find, and they aren't usually very expensive. The travel departments of major chain stores usually carry them.

 

[Leslie]

I think you'll definitely need an adapter. Thankfully they aren't difficult to find, and they aren't usually very expensive. The travel departments of major chain stores usually carry them.

They sell them at Radio Shack, Amazon, Magellan's catalog...they are easy to find.

Another option, if you will have multiple electronic devices that will need charging is to take a power strip and one plug adapter for that. Usually for the power strip you'll need a three prong plug adapter; for the Kinde charger, you'll only need a two prong adapter. Figuring out how many devices you'll have will help you figure out what is the most cost effective alternative.

L

 

[Encender Vaquero]

Traveling to Beirut Lebanon and Turkey.

Adapter would be number three on my shopping list, right after kevlar vest and Canadian passport.

 

[Britt]

You will need an adapter (NOT a converter) specific to the country you're going to.

 

[pomlover2586]

Ah I'm sooo glad this isn't something I need to purchase lol!

 

[Gables Girl]

iGo has a universal adapter good for over 150 countries, it's on back order right now. Sweet....

http://www.igo.com/detail/IGO+6630073-1300

 

[cjpatrick]

Can you charge via USB? I've never tried but I've wondered. Although you would probably still need a power adapter for a laptop or something...

 

[Betsy the Quilter]

K1 does not charge through the USB (unless you have the fancy cable Leslie has).

Betsy

 

[cjpatrick]

Dang, I want a fancy cable...

 

[Leslie]

Dang, I want a fancy cable...

You can have one. $5.99 at Amazon:

Eforcity Data and Charging USB Cable for Palm Tungsten E / ZIRE 31

It works just fine for the Kindle. I've had mine since September.

 

[Tippy]

Adapter would be number three on my shopping list, right after kevlar vest and Canadian passport.

ROFL -- OHG too funny!