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    What is the size of the M17 power adapter?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by richz1, Dec 2, 2008.

  1. richz1

    richz1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know the length, width and height of the power adapter?

    Thanks,
    Rich
     
    richz1, Dec 2, 2008
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  2. JellyBeans

    JellyBeans Notebook Evangelist

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    freaking huge bigger then the m1730s
     
    JellyBeans, Dec 2, 2008
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  3. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    jelly beans are u sure ur not an advertiser for dell?????

    dell is all u ever talk about...
     
    msparrow88, Dec 2, 2008
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  4. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    You sure you got the right power brick?

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    top is m17
    bottom is m1730

    So, yeah, the pictures say the facts.
    the m1730 power brick is about 1 or 2 mm thinner, but quite a bit wider than the m17.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 2, 2008
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  5. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Those are still huge head on...
    I`m used to mine,it's not as heavy as I thought anymore :p
     
    eleron911, Dec 2, 2008
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  6. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    well, hoping to get a high end fast laptop without big power brick is like hoping to drive ferrari with fuel efficiency.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 2, 2008
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    HoosierInFL Notebook Consultant

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    I need to buy a second power adapter for my M17. I don't see them listed for sale on their website. Any idea where I can get one?
     
    HoosierInFL, Jan 14, 2009
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  8. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    I can sell you one for $120 if you live in Canada.
     
    fusionsenses, Jan 14, 2009
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  9. Axman

    Axman Notebook Evangelist

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    i believe you can get them from OCZ, or call alienware directly.
     
    Axman, Jan 15, 2009
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  10. Flashback Jack

    Flashback Jack Notebook Consultant

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    Take a real brick and shave off about an inch from its length and about half an inch from its height and divide its weight by two and you'll have the M17 adapter. It's bloody HUGE!

    - F
     
    Flashback Jack, Jan 15, 2009
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