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    AC adapters

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by someone777, Dec 30, 2006.

  1. someone777

    someone777 Notebook Evangelist

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    my family sometimes travel to someplace else.
    so any recommendation for ac adapters??
    i can only afford upto 50 and i dont like to shop online with this.
     
    someone777, Dec 30, 2006
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Most computer power supplies (and many other electronic equipment) will work with almost all mains power. Read the small print on your adapter. It probably says something like "100-250V, 50/60Hz". In this case all you need is an adapter so that the plug on your power lead will fit the local mains socket.

    John
     
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    Roody Notebook Enthusiast

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    I decided to go with an Auto-Air adapters so that I could power my laptop in the car. It has been an easy and great way to save battery life on our road trips. Because we are usually packing alot in the car, I bought a shock-absorbing AC adapter case from Shinza.com. It has been worth the investment to protect it since, as you know, good AC adapters aren't cheap.
     
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