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    TM 8100: which universal/international AC adaptor?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Tapeworm, Apr 13, 2005.

  1. Tapeworm

    Tapeworm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, I'm looking for an AC adaptor with international compatibility (at least UK/US).

    I'm thinking about this one, but I can't find a compatibility list (I tried asking through APC's support web form but no reply);

    http://apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=TPA90DCI

    Can anybody confirm if this is works with a TM 8100, or suggest an alternative? Thanks.
     
    Tapeworm, Apr 13, 2005
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  2. Wiz33

    Wiz33 Notebook Deity

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    The power supply that comes with the laptop is already 100v-240V, all you need is a plug adapter. If you need auto/air then use the Kensingtion universal AC/auto/air as that's what I'm using now, you still need the plug adapter though.

    http://www.kensington.com/html/5406.html
     
    Wiz33, Apr 13, 2005
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    QContinuum Notebook Enthusiast

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    Tapeworm,

    You have the machine as you reported in other posts. If you think you don't have the right adapter (may be ****ry specific) they look at the back of it.

    Normally it will say :
    DELTA ELECTRONICS INC
    MODEL : SADP-65KB B
    INPUT : 100-240 1.5A 50-60Hz
    OUTPUT: 19V 3.42A

    If it say something else look atb the INPUT. You need the 110-240 AND the 50/60Hz. Voltage alone is NOT sufficient, the US has a 60Hz network, while in Europe it is 50 Hz.

    Tip : For power cord plug convertion there are 'traveles kits' with 1, 3, 5 up to 36 (yes, thirtysix) cnvertion peaces.
    I have one with 5 comming from Option International in Belgium (that is the same company that makes the modem and network cards, etc, see microsoft driver list).


    QC
     
    QContinuum, Apr 18, 2005
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