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Just like, pretty much every, android device it uses a USB charger. Many advertisement related images don't include cords and the like for prettier pictures.
by aroch 13y ago
Just like, pretty much every, android device it uses a USB charger. Many advertisement related images don't include cords and the like for prettier pictures. Using HDMI to power things is a tricky thing, many monitors and TVs din't supply power over HDMI and among those that do (especially Sony TV iirc) they provide less-than ideal amounts of power.
- mikeryan 13y agoA lot of new HDTV's however have HDMI and a USB port (generally near each other). It would be a bit messy but perhaps you could have it plugged into both at once and then you won't need an ungainly power cable to a socket.
- MBCook 13y agoOn recent HD TVs that's true, but if you go back more than 2-3 years (or didn't buy a giant 55" set) then it's quite likely you'll have to resort to the AC adapter.
- Recoil42 13y agoWhich is exactly what they've accounted for here, and why they've given both options.
- agildehaus 13y agoThe question is - do you have to resort to the AC adapter if you have one of the newer HDMI ports?
- BHSPitMonkey 13y agoThe fine text on the linked page says "Power cord required" (emphasis mine).