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    Notebook Surge Protector

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by alvarez_joan, May 5, 2006.

  1. alvarez_joan

    alvarez_joan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,
    I recently purchased a Dell E1505 , but have not received it yet. I want to buy a surge protector for my new laptop and have right from the start. I started searching in the web for a fairly good notebook surge protector.
    Came to the conclusion of buying a APC, the ones you plug to the ac adapter cord (APC PNOTEPRO, APC NOTEBOOKPRO). Since i haven't received my notebook yet i don't know if the ac adapter si either 3-pin or 2-pin.

    I searched in dell.com but they don't have a picture for it.
    If anyone can help me out, take a picture and post it or whatever....please do!! :)
     
    alvarez_joan, May 5, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I don't have that notebook, but I don't think I've ever seen a 3-prong adaptor.
     
    Brian, May 5, 2006
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  3. ccbr01

    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    Dell AC adapter are three pin.
     
    ccbr01, May 5, 2006
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    See, good thing you asked, LOL. That's what I get for using ultra ports all the time.
     
    Brian, May 5, 2006
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    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    To add to confusion. I have both a 3 pin (travel adapter with car/plane adapter) and a 2 pin AC adapter.

    My 6000 came with a 3 pin and my wife's has a 3 pin.
     
    titaniummd, May 8, 2006
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    thamlyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    My e1505 AC adapter is a 2 pin.
     
    thamlyn, May 8, 2006
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