Sansa Clip+ and Samsung Travel Adapter?

[sampark1995]

Hey everyone, this is probably a stupid question, but I didn't want to risk my Clip+'s battery.

So, I have this old Samsung travel adapter that I received with my camera, and I was wondering if it would be safe to use with my Clip+. The output on the adapter 4.2v, 400 mA.

Will this be safe?

Thanks

[CrowdAds]

[Marvin the Martian]

Originally Posted by sampark1995

Hey everyone, this is probably a stupid question, but I didn't want to risk my Clip+'s battery.

So, I have this old Samsung travel adapter that I received with my camera, and I was wondering if it would be safe to use with my Clip+. The output on the adapter 4.2v, 400 mA.

Will this be safe?

Thanks

No.
You're looking for one that reads 5v, no more or less. I have had various ones from 550mA to 1000mA that work just fine.....but the 5v is crucial.

[sampark1995]

Ah, darn... Even if it charges, it's still dangerous, right?
Do local retailers sell travel adapters?

Thanks again

[Mikerman]

Yep--are available all over, at electronics stores, big box stores, etc. Just be careful as to cost: these things are inexpensive (available on-line for $5-10 or less) but often at big box stores, etc. at much more.

You want 5V and around 500 mA or more (more is fine--the Clip will simply take what it needs, with the amps (but not the voltage--you need 5V, no more)).

[sampark1995]

Thank you so much!
I need it by this weekend, so I guess I'll stop by London Drugs or something :/
Any notable - inexpensive - online retailers for future reference?

[FreeZ5]

Originally Posted by sampark1995

Thank you so much!
I need it by this weekend, so I guess I'll stop by London Drugs or something :/
Any notable - inexpensive - online retailers for future reference?

sampark:

It's always a good idea to give some location info when requesting info about local retailers. London Drugs says Western Canada (probably Alberta or BC) to me.

I have seen some nice looking chargers at Staples Canada and Wal-Mart Canada in the past. Currently using a Creative charger that I got for $1 in a store closing clearance at a Wal-Mart. Obviously Future Shop and Best Buy should also have them.

Steve

[Mikerman]

Of the "major" stores with nice pricing, Wal-Mart is a good source.

Online, meritline.com is a nice source (I purchased some small Apple USB AC chargers there for $2, regularly $30 in the Apple store (yes, $30--but hey, you got a lucite box as part of that ...). But they're all over the place: Amazon, focalprice.com, monoprice.com, eBay (but no ratings as to the product quality there--that can be an issue, and so I like seeking the ratings), etc.

[sampark1995]

Ah, thank you to both of you.
I'll be definitely check out Wal-Mart and I have an account on Focalprice, so I will be looking around there too.

Cheers, everyone.

[lydia331]

Originally Posted by sampark1995

Ah, thank you to both of you.
I'll be definitely check out Wal-Mart and I have an account on Focalprice, so I will be looking around there too.

Cheers, everyone.

Banggood also is a good place to go.