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    Universal AC Adapters

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by javyn, Apr 26, 2004.

  1. javyn

    javyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with these, and if they work fairly well with Acer laptops? Of course on the package they say "works with most laptops! IBM, Dell, Sony!" but they don't mention Acer, so I'd just like to be sure.

    Also, the super duper external batteries look real nice too....
     
    javyn, Apr 26, 2004
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Check out the Juice 70 from www.igo.com

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Apr 26, 2004
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    javyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    wow that looks good. i assume you have one? which "tip #" corrosponds with acer notebooks? just want to make sure it comes with the right one.
     
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    javyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    oh well, from the looks of their compatibility chart online, either the juice isn't compatible with the TM 290 series, or they haven't updated their database in a while heh
     
    javyn, May 4, 2004
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    Update, the Juice isn't compatible with Acer Travelmate 290 series out of the box. You'd need to order Tip number 14 from igo's site for 9.99, which is on back order at the present moment.

    My question for anyone that uses a TM290, have you ever gotten a universal notebook recharger and was it combatible w/ your TravelMate right out of the box?


    thanks

    Javyn

    PS. Not to mention, the igo Juice has a 70w output, somone told me that's not enough for this particular notebook, i'd need 100w. So now I'm all confused heh.
     
    javyn, May 6, 2004
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    They also make the Ice 90, which should take care of you.

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    Brian, May 7, 2004
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    javyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    sigh, yes but the ice, and the juice, and all the rest of them need tip 14 for travelmate notebooks, not exactly compatibility out of the box. now that im looking at the spec sheet, the ice 90 isn't combatible with acer at all. bah. i'll just order another ac charger from acer themselves i guess.
     
    javyn, May 10, 2004
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