Why is the charger so expensive to replace

  So first, the tablet experia s is a wonderful tablet  until you realize that because the charger is different than basically ANY OTHER tablet being sold, you'll be LUCKY to find a replacement charger under $40!    
Now I wished I wouldn't have spent almost $450 for the tablet (2010) because now that I need to replace the charger, they want my right foot! 

If it is genuine Apple it doesn't matter where you get it...only caveat is people having problems with third-party products so I always am carefull about what I buy.  As Meg said, an ordinary extension cord can be used to plug into, but I like the firm attachment of the replacement power cord.

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