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Adapter for USB to wall charging

by delta44j Dec 7, 2005 8:31AM PST

I'm buying a new mp3 player (waterproof Swimp3 by Finis http://reviews.cnet.com/Finis_SwiMP3/4505-6490_7-31303904.html )

It only charges on a computer USB port or I have to buy their USB wall charger for over $30 w/shipping. This seems a little pricey to me. Also, it doesn't look like it comes with a cord, so it would seem that they could have designed it a little bit better.

Are there generic chargers to choose from that you can use for all devices that plug into computer USB ports in order to charge them on a wall outlet, or is it risky to buy something not specifically made for your device.

I'd like to buy one that I could use for the swimp3 and my girlfriend could also use for her ipod mini.

Thanks

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it can be

by DrNick664 Dec 7, 2005 11:51PM PST

sometimes it can matter, but other times you can just mix and match. do you really need a wall charger anyway? just plug it into your comp and go to sleep or something.

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Here's one I use.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Dec 8, 2005 12:12AM PST

http://www.eforcity.com/dothusbtcad1.html as an example of what I have which was under 10 bucks.

Go shopping. You'll find more like it.

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