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    Australian/New Zealand AC Adapter Needed

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Toughbook, Aug 11, 2009.

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    Hello all... I just sold a CF-29 to a couple in Tasmania. Obviously the North American AC Adapter will not work there. What should I recommend? Any suggestions? They apparently have a large boat that they will also use this on there so you can keep that in mind.

    I can make recommendations for them... But I figured that I would ask to make sure.

    Thanks!
     
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    Rick your ac adapter should work fine as the newest models accept 100-240v 50/60 cycle, but check on your adapter to be sure

    The power requirement is 230 50 cycle

    Here is a pick of the wall plug that you need
    I don't have one handy but if you notice the adapter end is the "mickey mouse" standard

    Link
    http://www.laptoptravel.com/ProductList.aspx?ID=5868




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    Nope... Aftermarket adapter... I told them I would recommend one as I only provide the 120VAC.
     
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    You know.. I don't think I ever paid any attention to the input voltage allowed by the stock and even aftermarket adapters. Even the aftermarket adapters are rated for 240V. I was going to surprise them with the adapter as I already had the one you mentioned first that came with an old Sony video camera that I bought out of country... But I can't find it! (I'm blaming my wife on this one.) I have the camera still but I have a feeling that all the extras are still in the box... at the landfill!

    Now... They plan on using this on their yacht a lot for navigation. I don't know if the yacht is large enough to provide 240V or whether it will provide just 12V... I guess just about any adapter would be good for that though. I'll rummage around with what has worked for me in the past there and give them a few links also.

    Thanks! ;)
     
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    Even a small yacht would have a ac inveter on board
    Since its in that part of the world it would be 230v 50 cycle
    You could check if they have standard 12v dc on board , that would allow use of the lind dc/dc adapter
    Most of my marine customers use the lind adapter


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