Looking for a second AC adapter - G Tablet Accessories

I am having trouble finding another power cord for my Gtablet.
I want a second one as first cord is hooked to dock and if I need to charge the tablet while out, Id like to have one to keep in my backpack.
I read that you can get the MPA-630 adapter and its same thing.
But I've been searching and all I can find is the cheap knock-offs on ebay.
I have a universal plug with different tips and voltage settings and I plugged that into my g-tab but I noticed a strange noise coming from it, so I dont want to use that.
Not sure if these knock-off are going to be good to use or not.
What do you guys get?

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See it2Steve @ electroniccrap.com/store

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jacobbones said:
I am having trouble finding another power cord for my Gtablet.
I want a second one as first cord is hooked to dock and if I need to charge the tablet while out, Id like to have one to keep in my backpack.
I read that you can get the MPA-630 adapter and its same thing.
But I've been searching and all I can find is the cheap knock-offs on ebay.
I have a universal plug with different tips and voltage settings and I plugged that into my g-tab but I noticed a strange noise coming from it, so I dont want to use that.
Not sure if these knock-off are going to be good to use or not.
What do you guys get?
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http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_12&products_id=5

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out of stock.
But that site wants $10 to ship a ac adapter via US postal service.
Screw that site

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electroniccrap was set up by one of the g tablet community here to source accessories for us. It is not his day job, he runs it in his spare time. I don't know the details of his expenses but I've had dealings with him since before he put the site up: Steve is a stand-up guy and he is not in it to price gouge anyone.
Many of these items were made just for us. They didn't exist before Steve got involved and most likely wouldn't exist at all if he had not started talking to manufacturers in China on our behalf.
If you don't like it, you are free to buy elsewhere - you can search in here and find Chinese distributors for the dock and probably the power supply.. and plenty of complaints about the shipping times / lack of info - but please don't trash a guy who's doing something good for our community.

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What do you mean by cheap knockoffs?
There are some Malata ones on eBay, Malata is the OEM for the gTablet.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290573626731#ht_2812wt_1139
Also can be found here if your waiting to wait 2-3 weeks from China and don't mind a lack of customer service.
http://www.merimobiles.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MERI0625&CartID=1

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999ping said:
electroniccrap was set up by one of the g tablet community here to source accessories for us. It is not his day job, he runs it in his spare time. I don't know the details of his expenses but I've had dealings with him since before he put the site up: Steve is a stand-up guy and he is not in it to price gouge anyone.
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+1
Steve doesn't have enough demand to be able to compete with the Chinese sellers and/or drop shippers (especially since merchants on aliexpress and ebay started to allow single item purchases).
IMHO the guy is just trying to break even + offer US residents the convenience of 2~5 days shipment, not to mention that he also needs to use traceable service to protect himself against possible paypal claims.
You might think that this isn't the proper way to do business ? perhaps, but he isn't here to do business, he is here to help, and not so long ago Steves was the ONLY source for GTab "custom" accessories in NA.
Any way, back to topic.
Here is a US ebay seller who sells the adapter for $15 shipped, lets hope pyro doesn't snag them all for his ebay store

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aasoror said:
+1
Steve doesn't have enough demand to be able to compete with the Chinese sellers and/or drop shippers (especially since merchants on aliexpress and ebay started to allow single item purchases).
IMHO the guy is just trying to break even + offer US residents the convenience of 2~5 days shipment, not to mention that he also needs to use traceable service to protect himself against possible paypal claims.
You might think that this isn't the proper way to do business ? perhaps, but he isn't here to do business, he is here to help, and not so long ago Steves was the ONLY source for GTab "custom" accessories in NA.
Any way, back to topic.
Here is a US ebay seller who sells the adapter for $15 shipped, lets hope pyro doesn't snag them all for his ebay store
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Hey, thats a killer deal, I say go for it ... Although he doesn't say it specifically fits the gtablet.
The Gtablet requires a high powered adapter with a special tip and our replacement AC adapter works 100%
Most G Tablets use a 12V power cord, so please look on your original home power cord and make sure it does say 12V
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Little curious if its 2A like the factory one, has anyone bought this?

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jacobbones said:
I am having trouble finding another power cord for my Gtablet.
I want a second one as first cord is hooked to dock and if I need to charge the tablet while out, Id like to have one to keep in my backpack.
I read that you can get the MPA-630 adapter and its same thing.
But I've been searching and all I can find is the cheap knock-offs on ebay.
I have a universal plug with different tips and voltage settings and I plugged that into my g-tab but I noticed a strange noise coming from it, so I dont want to use that.
Not sure if these knock-off are going to be good to use or not.
What do you guys get?
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This is the one that I purchased and it is working flawlessly. It is the exact same adaptor as the one that came with my gtab
http://cgi.ebay.com/Orignal-AC-Adap...327?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item563971f9f7

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Nice tip!
Seems like all you'd need is an adapter that outputs [email protected] and the right tip from Radio Shack. I've a couple of 12V/2A adapters in my 'adapters jumble', but for that price I may not bother with a soldering iron...

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Here is one for less than $10 delivered. I just bought two.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290519464983&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Of course coming from china = 3 weeks.

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WD my book essential adapter ..
The tip as pictured on many web pages looks compatible.
Any one having one around (or know a link for the plug specs) can confirm ?.
Its $6 shipped world wide.
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aasoror said:
The tip as pictured on many web pages looks compatible.
Any one having one around (or know a link for the plug specs) can confirm ?.
Its $6 shipped world wide.
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As we all know by now, "looking" compatible is not the same as being compatible (like the Sansa cable "looking" like it would fit our docking port.)
Considering that is intended for a WD external hard drive, I would think the polarity would not be right. The MPA-630 is KNOWN to be compatible.

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nunjabusiness said:
As we all know by now, "looking" compatible is not the same as being compatible (like the Sansa cable "looking" like it would fit our docking port.)
Considering that is intended for a WD external hard drive, I would think the polarity would not be right. The MPA-630 is KNOWN to be compatible.
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Thats why I was looking for confirmation, its 40% cheaper than the cheapest available option.
The power adapter is inherently different than a data port at the end of the day it all comes down to voltage (confirmed)/ampere (confirmed)/tip size (needs confirmation)/tip polarity (needs confirmation) and not the 54 differently assigned pins in the docking port.
By the way, MPA-630 isn't KNOWN to be compatible, MPA-630 is the OEM adapter that ships with the GTab

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bobkoure said:
Nice tip!
Seems like all you'd need is an adapter that outputs [email protected] and the right tip from Radio Shack. I've a couple of 12V/2A adapters in my 'adapters jumble', but for that price I may not bother with a soldering iron...
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Thats correct.
Since I live in another part of the world (Australia) I just went down to the local electronics store (Jaycar), with the original in hand and bought a generic plugpack that matches the specifications. Works ok, have never used the original supplied due to having the US plug.

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jacobbones said:
I have a universal plug with different tips and voltage settings and I plugged that into my g-tab but I noticed a strange noise coming from it
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Funny, the one I got with my gTablet makes a strange noise too....

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nunjabusiness said:
Here is one for less than $10 delivered. I just bought two.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290519464983&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Of course coming from china = 3 weeks.
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I bought this, and sadly it does not fit. It's too big for the G-Tablet

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imdaman99 said:
I bought this, and sadly it does not fit. It's too big for the G-Tablet
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Unfortunately, that is the risk we take buying from chinese companies.
I received mine and the problem is not that they don't fit, the problem is the idiots SHIPPED THE WRONG PART! I immediately emailed them (through ebay) and told them of their error.
Explain very clearly that you ordered an MPA-630 and they shipped you a ???? (whatever you got).
Here is what I told them (verbatim) and I got refunded that night. Please do not use the same exact wording or they will suspect shenanigans. Bad feedback causes them to have to pay a higher rate to eBay, so it is in their best interests to take care of problems. You play fair too though and once they refund, don't dog them in feedback. (I did find an American shipper for only a buck or so more.)
IT IS THE WRONG PART! You sent SDK-0605, which has the wrong connector and has only 3-foot cord as well. You listed the MPA-630, which is the correct part and has a 6-foot cord. That is what I ordered from you and that is what I need, nothing less.
What you sent me is not even similar.
Either refund my money today or I will file PayPal claim and leave you bad feedback! I do not have time to mess around and answer questions for days and I will not wait three or four more weeks to get a replacement from you.
Refund now please. Thank you.
It is not cost-effective for them to get you to return the wrong one (postage is more than cost of unit for them) so once they refund you (paypal, I hope) you can toss the mistake in the trash.

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Just to add, again, this is the exact same adaptor that comes with the G-Tab.
This is the one that I purchased and it is working flawlessly. It is the exact same adaptor as the one that came with my gtab
http://cgi.ebay.com/Orignal-AC-Adap...0&hash=item563971f9f7&clk_rvr_id=244133430946

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I received the replacement unit from a US seller and it is perfect, plugged in all day. No funny noises.
NOT the exact same model, but worked perfectly and has a slightly smaller "big" end that actually fits in my case.
Will update post tomorrow with exact part number, may be a good cheaper alternative.