[Gocamino] walking with tablets

[Richard Ferguson]

As far as charging them, you need to look at the power supply.  The reader itself runs on a low DC voltage.  Many of the modern chargers for phones and computers are 110/240V rated, usually for both 50 and 60 hz, so the only issue is the connector.   All you need to do is put on your strongest glasses and look at the fine print on the charger.

This post says that the Nook can be charged by any USB charger, but it takes a long time if you don't use the special Nook charger.

http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/NOOK-Color-General-Discussion/Nook-Color-charger-uses-special-micro-USB-connector/td-p/1093812

This post says that the Nook charger is in fact 110/240V and 50/60 hz, so that means you are OK anywhere.

As far as the Sony, this charger says it is 110/240V.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Digital-PRS-600SC-PRS-300sc-PRS-900/dp/B001EMI47Y

You would probably be ok with either from the standpoint of voltage.  If by any chance you end up with the wrong charger it sounds like other dual voltage chargers are available.

My biggest issue with any of those items is the battery life, especially since it is usually a hassle to charge anything unless you are staying in a hotel.

Richard






On Jan 22, 2012, at 2:07 PM, Robert Spenger wrote:

> I see that a lot of folks are now carrying ipads on their walks, mostly on the VF. I had thought about carrying a tablet (on the VT), but the 10' devices seem to be to be much too bulky and fragile for lugging in a back pack - heavy as well, especially with a charger. I have a couple of 7" devices that are much more compact and less likely to be damaged when stored in a pack. They are both e-readers, but can be used for storing lots of preloaded maps, guide pages, and pictures. Both have smaller views than I would like, but I accept the trade-off of compactness for visibility, since sections can be selectively enlarged. Both have WiFi, but neither have G3 capability, which would be nice to have, but the potential costs are scary. Both have very large storage capacities, since they both have microchip slots. with additional microchips the storage potential is enormous, but physical storage of the chips on the road might present problems.
> I am not sure how either of them fare on being charged from European power sources and I can't get information from the makers - the phone techs didn't seem to get the picture. They can be used for e-mail if a WiFi source is available, but not easily.
> 
> Nook Color: 
> 
> Heavy (for a 7")
> Color is nice to have
> Short battery life, but that is the trade off for having color
> Nice relatively light weight padded cover available
> Backlit screen which I like for reading in bed while sitting up during my 3 hour wait that I have to do between dinner and lying  horizontal (but it is another battery drainer, except that there is the possibility of keeping it plugged in at the time)
> Very awkward to use for any online applications - except for book purchases which can't be done in Europe anyway - I don't regard it as a practical way to send e-mail.
> 
> Sony reader:
> 
> Very light weight - probably the lightest 7" around
> Black and white only
> Long battery life
> Needs fairly strong light for me to read it
> Bad reports on the covers available (I don't have a cover for mine, so I can only judge by the online reviews.)
> Better than the Nook Color for e-mail, but not by much
> 
> Any comments would be appreciated.
> 
> Bob S.
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