asked 2015-10-16 13:23:11 +0300
Read in the blog that charger will not be in the delivery? Is that true? Since I haven't got any Jolla device and the tablet will be my first device and don't know what to do. I pre-ordered the tablet from the "limited batch" and I guess I won't get any charger when the tablet arrives.
So, how do I order a charger?
Thanks
answered 2015-10-16 13:38:44 +0300
A USB cable is included. You most likely have a leftover USB power adapter from some other device. If that's not the case then you can charge it through your computer for the time being, and buy yourself one from a local electronics store.
It's a common trend these day to avoid producing and shipping unecessary electronics with every device since most users have already surplus of chargers. Also, USB-charging ports are becoming a standard feature in e.g. cars.
It's also less trouble for the manufacturer since there's no need to coordinate different power plugs to different parts of the world.
@deFender note that you most probably would want to get a 2A charger. Most phone chargers are only 1A, so if you use them on the tablet it will charge more slowly (but it will still work!).
If you have a tablet from another manufacturer, probably its charger will work fine.
g7 ( 2015-10-16 14:11:09 +0300 )edit@g7 not while you are using it!
@deFender I guessed you already completed your order, so I did not comment earlier. In the current state the device will only charge with chargers supplying enough power, eg the mentioned >=2A, while in use the tablet consumes some around 1.1-1.4A. Idle with display off it is also pretty high, so even a 1A charger does not charge very well when the display is off (will probably take 4-6h to charge) - I only recognized this from using bad USB cables on a 2.1A charger. If you can get your hands on one I'd suggest to get an Anker 2-port 20W. All this ma change at a later point but with 1.1.9 jolla-tablet is pretty power-hungry.
chemist ( 2015-10-16 15:32:36 +0300 )editAsked: 2015-10-16 13:23:11 +0300
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Go to your local store and buy one.
ApB ( 2015-10-16 13:23:59 +0300 )edit