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    Just got a Sony AC adapter that's an exact replacement for the toughbook one..

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by gravitar, Apr 18, 2008.

  1. gravitar

    gravitar Notebook Deity

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    It is a Sony PCGA-AC16V6. Same power plug, same specs. So what's the big deal? They can be had for cheap, that's what. I'm looking at one that's $10 shipped, prices seem to vary in the $10-$20 range..
     
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    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    And where are you looking????
     
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    interesting... on Ebay.

    Some entries even say CF-28 compatible.

    A lot of overseas sources, but some US. From $5 on up. :eek:

    <that's excluding shipping >
     
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    Yeah! What HE said...

    I'm lookin' on eBay, and aside from a couple 99c-ers that could close at ANY PRICE, All I'm seein' ranges from $17-$20 shipped. Still a reasonable price, tho.

    One thing to make sure of - some of the Sony models that have that plug actually output 19V, not the 16.5 our Toughbooks need. I dunno if that 2.5V will really matter; but something to be mindful of.

    mnem<~~~ I NEED...MORE... POWER!!!*
     
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    looking on ebay.. should have specified.

    anyway, i just won this one for $10 w/ shipping: 350047122989

    and that same seller has another one under this listing: 300217187485

    so umm, yeah, it is an auction so there is no guarantee of a great price, but i just wanted to give everyone a heads-up that there is an alternative that will likely be cheaper than what toughbook adapters typically go for.
     
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    You just HAD to tell Toughbook? :)

    Will start looking for another brand of adapter ... giggle!
     
    kd4e, Apr 18, 2008
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    I don't think toughbook wants these.. he goes for the stock appearance!
     
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    The sony power adaptor puts out about 14 less watts than a good panasonic adaptor...FWIW...YYMV
     
    NX2000, Apr 19, 2008
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    I'd rather have stock adapters. I have bought a few of the Brite-On adapters that are pretty good. And at only $10 ech... Not to bad.
     
    Toughbook, Apr 19, 2008
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