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    Slim universal laptop charger

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Syberia, Sep 9, 2012.

  1. Syberia

    Syberia Notebook Deity

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    I'm currently in the market for a compact adapter that will charge the laptop in my signature. I'm currently carrying around a 90W brick which does fit in my carrying case, but barely. Something like this would be perfect, as it's the height rather than width I'm trying to cut down on, but this and all similar products I've been able to come across appear to have been discontinued and thus are going for ridiculous prices. According to reviews I've read of this device, it should be available for $40 or less, but it isn't.

    Does anyone know an equivalent product that's small and won't break the bank? The ability to charge a phone or tablet at the same time would be nice, but is not an absolute requirement.
     
  2. Karamazovmm

    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    Coolermaster USN95 or thermaltake toughpower 90 are the ones that come to my mind, I have the latter and it worked flawless, very light and very slim
     
  3. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    I don't know how cheap you're looking for but I have this one which seems to check all the boxes.

    http://www.igo.com/laptops/laptop-wall-charger-igo-greenr/invt/ps001322007/

    It outputs 90w, it's really slim, and it has a USB slot that you can plug your phone or tablet into. If i have one complaint it's that it does get a little warm under load.
     
  4. hduong

    hduong Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the igo as well. Works fine and I like the fact it has a USB charging port.