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    M1330 Auto/Air/AC adapter. get the 65 or 130watt?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by techman41973, Dec 15, 2007.

  1. techman41973

    techman41973 Notebook Consultant

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    With the new Dell system I am considering (M1330), they offer a 65 and a 130 watt Auto/Air/AC adapter. Of course I would like to save the $60 and the space/weight and get the 65 watt. Have any of you noticed any problems where you felt that the 130watt was needed?
    Thanks
     
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  2. pitz

    pitz Notebook Deity

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    Do you need to use your laptop powered by a cigarette lighter-style power outlet or not? Thats the basic question.

    Most airlines with newly configured interiors, if they supply laptop power, are supplying it through standard 120V 2-prong receptacles in the seat-backs. And these supplies can be used with the standard 65W Dell PSU.

    I guess if you spend a lot of time in the car and want to use your laptop, the adapter could be useful.
     
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    Look at your current Dell PSU and see what it is rated as and buy that one...

    My i1520 is a 65W so I'll assume the M1330 is the same... My last laptop, the i5160, used a 130W adaptor and that thing was HUGE. So I you'd know if you needed that honking thing...
     
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    techman41973 Notebook Consultant

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    I do need an extra adapter to keep one at home and one in laptop bag. I do charge my laptop in my car often. I guess I could continue using my 12V power inverter. Not a big deal. My main concern was the power rating.
    Dell offers the 65 and 135watt for the M1330 and I just wanted to know if there were ANY advantages to an adapter with a higher watt rating (perhaps quicker charges). The standard included adapter is 65 watts. Which is why I am inquiring if anyone who bought an M1330 decided to get a 135watt adapter.
     
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    My dell came with the x3100 and 65w adapter. When I upgraded to the 8600, I got a message on bootup saying the laptop would reduce power consumption because of the small adapter and lose performance.

    Also slower charging time.
     
    millermagic, Dec 16, 2007
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