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I am trying to buy a stand-alone charger for my Archos 48 500Gb Internet media player. I think it uses a charger which is Output 5V 2A, but I recently came across a charger that says Output +5V 2A.

Is this the same as Output 5V 2A and would it work with the Archos without damage? What is the meaning of that '+'?

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The + symbol refers to the output being positive. In practice, unless there as a - symbol in front of the voltage, you are almost always dealing with a positive voltage.

In this case, that charger will work fine with your device so long as it has the right connector for it.

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Thanks Toby and Tony. Pls if it is regulated as you say how would that affect my player? and if not regulated how would it also affect it? – sam May 11 '12 at 23:17
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Some DC bricks were not regulated so the Vdc was only at rated current and unloaded could be 6 or moreV This one may be regulated. The + implies it is DC not AC. thats all. Its redundant unless you wanted a jack changer with +/- It should work but not knowing if it is regulated or not is a concern.. Ask them..

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Pls is it is regulated how would it affect my player? – sam May 11 '12 at 23:15
if it is not regulated there may be substantial AC hum. I cannot say for sure how excess voltage can affect your player. It may work, – Tony Stewart May 11 '12 at 23:20

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