Where to buy AC adapters

Doggiedog

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I went to Radio Shack to look for some AC adapters but they didn't have any of the ones I was looking for.

I need to get AC adapters for my MP3 player and my digital picture frame.

The MP3 player's (Rio Karma) manufacturer doesn't sell AC adapters for it so I'm looking for a 5V 2A adapter with a really thin plug (not sure of the polarity).

The picture frame needs a 7.5V 1.5A with a standard looking plug (also can't tell the polarity).

Are there any places besides RS that sells these things that have a removeable plugs?
 

Doggiedog

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Originally posted by: PhasmatisNox
Get a universal one. They're really handy.

I tried looking for one but they seem to only have adjustable voltages not amperages. Also, I haven't been able to find ones with amperages that high. RS didn't have anything about 1A
 

RossGr

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The current rating of your adatpter should EXCEED the requirements of your device. The current rating is an indication of the "strenght" of the adapter, like a strong man, it does not have to work hard to "carry" a light load. The higher the current draw the bigger the load, There is a maximum weight (load) that a person can lift, but he is able to carry lighter loads. Likewise an adapter is able to drive loads requiring lower current, The Current rating is an indication of MAX allowed current draw.
 

Chu

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Originally posted by: Doggiedog
I went to Radio Shack to look for some AC adapters but they didn't have any of the ones I was looking for.

I need to get AC adapters for my MP3 player and my digital picture frame.

The MP3 player's (Rio Karma) manufacturer doesn't sell AC adapters for it so I'm looking for a 5V 2A adapter with a really thin plug (not sure of the polarity).

The picture frame needs a 7.5V 1.5A with a standard looking plug (also can't tell the polarity).

Are there any places besides RS that sells these things that have a removeable plugs?

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