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    AC adapter for my fz290

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by aamadi, Feb 6, 2008.

  1. aamadi

    aamadi Notebook Consultant

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    I got a great deal on my FZ290 ($800) for Xmas. I am very pleased with it except for the battery life. Because I use wireless and have the Nvidia card, I only manage to get 1.5 hours most of the time. The laptop is already heavy and I don’t want to carry the huge AC adapter with me. I would get an extra battery, but at $200 (25% of my purchase price), it’s hardly justified. Do any of you know a light weight AC adapter for the FZ290 that’s around $100 or less?
    Thanks for you help.
     
    aamadi, Feb 6, 2008
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    Benjamin Chin Notebook Consultant

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    LoL Rick Notebook Geek

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    More than $100, but this is the ticket: http://us.kensington.com/html/13874.html

    You can't appreciate how small and light it is until you see it in person. The only disadvantage is that the plug at the laptop end is kinda bulky. I also bought a tip for my cell phone, so I don't have to carry that charger around.
     
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    Thank you for the great link!
     
    Jim C, Feb 7, 2008
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  5. aamadi

    aamadi Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks LoL Rick. I actually found a really good deal on refurbished one of these with the sony tips:
    http://us.kensington.com/html/6368.html

    I don't know what the exact difference is between this one and the newer one you mention, as they both say model number 33197.
     
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  6. LoL Rick

    LoL Rick Notebook Geek

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    The difference seems to be that the one in my link has this: "Includes a USB SmartTip® to power and charge USB compatible mobile devices, including iPod, mobile or smartphones, and PDAs for the adapter"

    That seems like something they'd sell for about $10.
     
    LoL Rick, Feb 7, 2008
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    I don't think that the extended battery is doing to a magic. Even this has a 2-5hr battery life.
     
    coolguy, Feb 8, 2008
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