New charger for D630

I've had my D630 for over 1,5 years now and having grown tired of lugging the 65W PA-12 adapter to work and back, I'm thinking of buying an extra adapter, so the new one would stay stationary at home and the 65W one at work and on the move, if neccesary.

I know a safe bet would be the 90W PA-10 chunky brick but looking ahead (hint E6400), I'm thinking the E-series 90W flat brick would be a better choice. D and E series chargers voltages/amperages match but will the E series one work reliably?
Both choices can be had for the same money.

Thanks in advance

 

yes it will, I run a mixture of D and E series adapters with my E4300 and D610. Another option to look at is the Dell Car/Air adapter. My travel adapter is this and it comes in very handy.

 

Yep, all the power supplies for the D series and E series should be compatible (given that you're using acceptable wattage). I've been using a D Series adapter with my E6400 almost since day one. Would second the travel adapter if you don't mind the short cord.

 

I also use the 65W travel adaptor. The standard mains cord length is no problem - it uses the standard fig-8 connector so you can easily get a full length cord. The 65W PSU works fine with the E6400 with Intel graphics but performance and charge rate will be reduced if you use it with the nVidia graphics. The Dell E series 90W PSU is also slimmer and lighter than the D series 90W brick.

I'm also using a Kensington 70W auto/air/AC adaptor. This is slightly bigger than the Dell travel adaptor. However, white ones are being sold off cheap in UK.

John

 

Thanks. I'll be getting the E series 90W one then, if finance permits.