Product Description

Sony ADAPTER AC TO USB 5V POWER UK VERSION ACU50ACEK MP3s MP3 Accessories

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1880 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: ACU50A.CEK
• Released on: 2008-03-03
• Dimensions: .13 pounds

Features

• USB Connection
• Compatible with Sony Network audio player
• Multi voltage 100V-240V
• 5V 500mA
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Manufacturer's Description
The AC-U50A makes charging your Sony portable music player from an AC outlet both easy and convenient. With 100-240V compatibility, it is perfect for use at home or while traveling abroad. It has a lightweight, compact design for easy carrying and storage. It also has a "swing-type" plug that allows the AC plug to be folded into the body of the adapter when not in use.

Customer Reviews

Does the business
Ok, so its more expensive than those cheap clones, but its not going to blow up, catch on fire or fry your mp3 player. (check some of the reviews for the clones!).
The Sony adaptor will charge your walkman mp3 players, phones, ipods etc; in fact anything USB that I've plugged into it gets charged.
Its just a shame that the UK version doesnt have the slide-on mains plug converter that I was expecting from the Sony site pictures.

It actually works!!
Like other people, I previously purchased a similar non Sony charger that claimed to charge my NWZ-A818 but didnt, if fact it seems that none of the aftermarket chargers are capable of charging the Sony player.
This however does charge it, you just need to plug the USB cable that you got with the player into the bottom of the plug.

If you are thinking, should I buy this or save a few quid by buying an unbranded charger, my advice would be to buy this as I have not heard of any after market chargers actually working with the Sony player and you can get free postage with this one!

It just works!
It may cost more than some no brand USB power adaptor, but at least this work out of the box. Not only did it work well charging my Sony NWZ-A818 Walkman, but it was able to charge my XDA Orbit over a generic USB cable, as well as my Samsung MP3 player with built-in USB plug. This little adaptor save me the hassle of leaving my PC on just to charge my devices.

Although you can use it abroad, the lack of removable plug was disappointing as I still have to carry a plug adaptor. Otherwise the AC-U50A works as advertised.