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    Surge protector

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by iqcar, Aug 20, 2007.

  1. iqcar

    iqcar Notebook Evangelist

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    Do most of you use surge protector for your Thinkpad? Is AC adapter enough? Has anyone's laptop been damaged due to the lack of it?
     
    iqcar, Aug 20, 2007
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    dbe2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have never used a surge protector in my life - and never had any computer (or any other electric/electronic) device being damaged due to lightening or other sources of electrical surge. I do live in an area where there are lots of thunderstorms in the summer. :cool:

    IMHO, surge protectors are yet another nice way to make money... ;)

    A better protection/investment, IMHO, would be:
    1. Backup drive/system
    2. Extended warranty

    Daniel
     
    dbe2007, Aug 20, 2007
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  3. sp00n

    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    Yes, a thunderstorm damaged a couple of ports on my switch as well as a NIC on my desktop.
     
    sp00n, Aug 20, 2007
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    I live in an old house, if there is lightning you can almost be sure the power will go out. Always used surge protectors on my computers... never had a problem.
     
    braddd, Aug 20, 2007
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    kinkouin Notebook Geek

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    I always get a surge protector just in case. And if I had the money, I would have an APC to protect my desktop also, in addition to a surge protector.

    I've had a few routers get fried from lightning.
     
    kinkouin, Aug 20, 2007
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    iqcar Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks. It's a kind of insurance that some people need more than others, seems, depending on where and when you use your laptops. Perhaps it's a good idea, when without a surge protector, to switch to battery from AC during thunder storms :)
     
    iqcar, Aug 20, 2007
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    iqcar Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you know for sure the thunderstorm was the cause?
     
    iqcar, Aug 20, 2007
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    I'm not 100% certain but I'm pretty certain. How else could they just stop working?
     
    sp00n, Aug 20, 2007
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    iqcar Notebook Evangelist

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    If so, then it means it's not safe to use laptop during thunder storms. However it's still not clear that a surge protector could definitely have prevented this from happening.

    Beside lightning, what else in everyday life can cause power surge?
     
    iqcar, Aug 21, 2007
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    A server and a 500GB External Drive died on me due to a Thunderstorm.
     
    MercuryK52, Aug 21, 2007
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    Surge protector will shut off and not allow any electric to pass through to your laptop when there is a surge in power. Lightning and spikes from the power company can cause damage to your electronics.

    Surge protector is just an extra precaution. Chances might be low that a lightning will hit your home, but would you want to take the chance? Surge protectors don't cost that much. A really good one can be purchased for $40.
    Besides, it'll give you more outlets.
     
    AtomicSpyder, Aug 22, 2007
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