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    Inspiron 1720 AC Adaptor length

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by maademperor, Aug 4, 2008.

  1. maademperor

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    Hey guys, I just got an inspiron 1720 (very pleased so far by the way) and my main gripe so far is that the power cord is too bloody short (the cord that plugs into the AC Adaptor Brick on one end and into the wall on the other) its like 2 feet long or something.

    I saw this on Dell's website and was wondering if its the only way I'm going to get some extra distance from my unit?
    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...=19&sku=312-0579&mfgpid=190454&chassisid=8453

    any suggestions for making/buying a standalone cable of extra length?
     
    maademperor, Aug 4, 2008
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  2. protomenace

    protomenace Notebook Consultant

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    I hate the design of Dell's AC adaptors.

    Why did they give the connector thing that weird U shape so that both cords are facing the same direction? How does that make any sense =/
     
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  3. maademperor

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    I wish they all would just use a standard plug size and type...
     
    maademperor, Aug 4, 2008
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  4. PepperdotNet

    PepperdotNet Notebook Enthusiast

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    It only makes sense in that you can wrap both wires in the same direction around the brick for stowage.

    How about a $1.98 extension cord from Walmart?
     
    PepperdotNet, Aug 4, 2008
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  5. maademperor

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    I could do that but I dont want some ratty extension cord to have to stow too and introduce additional resistance into a line that is already pulling high wattage.
     
    maademperor, Aug 4, 2008
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    VPR5703 Notebook Consultant

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    @maademporer. I think of it this way. If a 50 foot extension cord can power an electric weed-eater that draws over 5 amps without a problem, why couldn't a 3 foot power strip power a laptop who's adapter draws 90 watts under full load? Assuming you are in the US on 120V, that's less then 2 amps including resistance losses to the power strip, adapter, and it's associated circuitry.
     
    VPR5703, Aug 5, 2008
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  7. maademperor

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    thats reasonable and better than $70 for a second adaptor I dont need (yet). thanks guys,
     
    maademperor, Aug 5, 2008
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