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    G73 power brick

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by bwerblo2, Jul 22, 2010.

  1. bwerblo2

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    bwerblo2, Jul 22, 2010
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    aramis109 Notebook Deity

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    It'll need to have at least 150(?)watts, and that one doesn't specify. It's also too expensive- just buy this.

    In case the link doesn't work, you want the "TARGUS APA-05US home/office 180w notebook ac power adapter".
     
    aramis109, Jul 22, 2010
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  4. aramis109

    aramis109 Notebook Deity

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    Same model I posted (and use) but at a much better price. Nice.
     
    aramis109, Jul 22, 2010
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    Is the tip a right angle one? Cause the straight tip on the stock brick is quite annoying.
     
    ziddy123, Jul 22, 2010
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    yep, right angle, black tip. actually all the tips are right-angles
     
    Chastity, Jul 22, 2010
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    swaaye Notebook Evangelist

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    Be careful with right angle tips. They can break the internal jack of the notebook if you set the notebook down with the cable angled downwards.
     
    swaaye, Jul 22, 2010
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    use a cable clip :D
     
    Chastity, Jul 22, 2010
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    Are there any advantages to using the TARGUS APA-05US over the one that comes with the G73 ?
     
    XZNTRK, Aug 14, 2010
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    The rocketfish adapter does not work. You plug it in and it just keeps flashing the "AC Mode" logo over and over and doesn't actually charge/run if you take the battery out. Not enough juice.
     
    Matt.L, Aug 14, 2010
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    What's the difference between using the above recommended power brick and the stock one?
     
    Voodoofreak, Aug 14, 2010
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    Runs a bit cooler and can feed the G73 more power than the 150w brick.
     
    Chastity, Aug 14, 2010
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