I have it plugged into the computor over night but it doesn't say if it is charging or not? The battery icon at the top (of the Kindle) doesn't change and to me looks empty!!
Does it say charging or the battery 'flash' as it does on my mobile or not?
it's worth the money to buy a charger for it rather than having to do it through your computer so you can charge it anywhere you like, particularly useful if you're going to take it on holiday.
"Won't charge unless you did"
Actually, many PCs still supply power to the USB ports even when shut down (unless, of course, you actually turn them off with the switch at the back, or at the socket)