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    Good Surge Protector?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by SteakSandwich, Sep 25, 2008.

  1. SteakSandwich

    SteakSandwich Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking for a good surge protector that is compact and light. Ideally I want 110-240 since I travel out of the US 3-4 times a year.

    I can't seem to find any good reviews online. Any recommendations? Or do you know any sites that review some?

    I found 1 review on notebookreview but could not find any more.

    Please help!

    Thanks.

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    SteakSandwich, Sep 25, 2008
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  2. bulik

    bulik Notebook Consultant

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    i'm using a belkin and targus brand of notebook surge protector. you can search their website. both are very portable and can use for both 110 VAC and 220 VAC
     
    bulik, Sep 25, 2008
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    vuong05 Notebook Evangelist

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    The Targus seems to be doing just find for me. Been using it for over 2 years now.
     
    vuong05, Sep 26, 2008
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  5. SteakSandwich

    SteakSandwich Notebook Enthusiast

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    bulik, which Belkin one do you use? I cannot find one that takes 220-240V as well as US standard 110V...

    Of the two, which do you prefer? Which is smaller?
     
    SteakSandwich, Sep 28, 2008
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    bulik Notebook Consultant

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    I,m sorry, Both of my surge protectors are belikin brand. Anyway you can follow this link http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=124911 but this is only for 220 - 240V power. My other notebook surge protector is this http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=135198. The second one is very good for portabilit. But I use both of them.
     
    bulik, Sep 28, 2008
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I recommend APC. Of all the APC products I've used, I believe they are all 110/220-240V. I have a UPS at home, at school (I'm on an island) I use a voltage regulator (lighter than UPS for travel but still **** heavy), on the go I use a surge protector.
     
    sgogeta4, Sep 29, 2008
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