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    Power surge protector for P151HM

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by mrblings, Dec 7, 2011.

  1. mrblings

    mrblings Notebook Consultant

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    I am hopefully getting the laptop this week and I am wondering if any good power surge protector is needed for P151HM. I dont want any problems for my laptop since this is my FIRST laptop ever :)

    anyone can recommend me a good power surge protector for p151HM? please?~
     
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    did you use this or are you trying to get this? the picture seems like there is no power cord? idk if its hidden ... its all lan cable pluggins...
     
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    Brand doesn't matter too much, but there are a few things to look for:

    1) Joule rating. First and foremost, this indicates the size of a surge that it can protect against.

    2) Type of protection used. Most home devices use MOV type circuits which are low cost, but can fail over time. You need to replace this type of suppressor every few years to guarantee that it works when you need it.

    3) Outlet Arrangement. The better devices have outlet spacing for transformer blocks which makes them more convenient.

    4. Cord length. Simple, but you don't want a short cord when you need a long one :)
     
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    get a monster mdp 500, its the best for the money, its like $15 from amazon
     
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    what do you recommend? any types that you guys use in your office? maybe from amazon?
     
    mrblings, Dec 8, 2011
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    mrblings, Dec 9, 2011
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    500 is bare min, mdp 500 has like 1080, there a good ones from monster with 2000joule rating and stuff. I am a monster fan, I have a monster av for my 42 panasonic tv, xbox and dvd player at my gf's place! :) Had absolutely no issues. mdp series are designed for laptops and pc, might be a marketing thing, who cares it works! :)
     
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    was looking at it, but decided not to buy. your power cord is supposed to attach to it then attach that to your power brick.

    reviews saying it tends to get loose so I just bought a generic belkin surge protector instead
     
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    BenWah, Dec 10, 2011
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