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    Surge Protector with macbook?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by passive101, Mar 6, 2007.

  1. passive101

    passive101 Notebook Deity

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    The instructions didn't say to use a surge protector. I have the 3 prong in the wall and hooked up to the macbook. Does the power adapter have a surge protector built into it or something?
     
    passive101, Mar 6, 2007
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    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't believe it has a surge protector built in. It's a good idea to plug the MacBook into a surge protector when possible.
     
    zadillo, Mar 6, 2007
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  3. passive101

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    I was pretty sure I should think about getting one.
     
    passive101, Mar 6, 2007
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    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    You should.
     
    Airman, Mar 6, 2007
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    Yeah, very few electornics have surge protection built in. Amps and sub woofers are about the only ones I know of.

    General rule of thumb, have EVERYTHING pugged into a surge protector. Period. Nothing gets plugged in my house unless it's on a surge protector or will only be connected while I'm using it.
     
    hollownail, Mar 6, 2007
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