Can this item run from USB power or does it need the AC adapter at all times?
1347359
It needs an AC adapter at all times. They are currently working on a battery module, though.
291145
It has a USB AC charger included which could be plugged in while playing. The battery lasts so long and charges in a couple hours, I've never had to run it from the ac adapter.
1901217
No ac adaptor required but the USB connector is very short. . Matter of inches. ... For the money you will nota better product though. .. Best buy and simular stores want 25 and up fora comparable unit.
1262266
Not with the supplied AC to USB adapter, you would need to supply a different one.
148363
It runs through USB when using it with a Mac. You need the power adapter if using with an iPad.
1491683
It takes a AC to DC adapter... the input is DC so it depends on the adapter.
506714
No it won't run off USB I imagane that the designers figured you would not be useing this away from a power source.
1319111
The device operates on AA battery power but is supposed to draw power from a USB port that connects it to the PC. If an AC adapter is needed, I would look for a 3V universal adapter at Home Depot, Radio Shack, or Frye Electronics: take the unit in with you but save time by calling them over the phone ahead of going there..
1087918
You might need a AC adapter If you dont wanna charge it on your desktop/laptop
1323731
I do not own a DC adapter for it at all. I have been using solely battery power. Thanks
2190061
It's battery powered so you have to buy batteries. I believe it can be powered with AC adapter but it doesn't come with it.
458955
No. The power adapter is only needed if the devices connected to it require more power than the port on the computer can provide.
785053
Yes, the AC adapter is the only power connection as this digital photo frame does not run on batteries, which I see as a negative.
350843
Yes, it will run quite a long time on just the batteries (I haven't plugged mine in for a couple of months). When it is plugged in, the battery serves only as a backup, so it doesn't run down the battery power if you have the adapter. The adapter isn't technically necessary if you are happy replacing the batteries when they run out, but I like having it to save the batteries when I'm just keeping it in one place.
1911114
AC adapter is not included in the package. You can find a matching AC adapter easily at local electronics retailers such as Radio Shack. USB ports in typical USB hub provides 500mA of power only. It is ideal for low-power USB devices such as flash drives, mice and keyboard. USB Hub is not ideal to charge devices such as smartphone (1A minimum power requirement) or tablet (2.1A minimum power requirement).
1261827
Yes it needs dc power with an ac adaptor .... the adaptor is about 10 feet long .
968706
It is not USB powered, it comes with an AC adapter... however, a word of caution; when I purchased this it came with a "travel" AC adapter meant for outlets in Europe and will not work with US outlets. I had to research to find the correct AC adapter to get it to work and they ended up giving me a refund. It does work though, if you find to correct AC adapter which might be too much trouble for most people looking for a simple solution.