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    Car charger for Vaio UX

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by duane16, Aug 12, 2009.

  1. duane16

    duane16 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all

    I came across this on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/10-5V-Black-Car...in_0?hash=item58828a15bf&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

    I know it says that it is a Vaio P charger, but I was wondering if it would also work with the UX. The UX wall charger is rated for 16V 2.2A while this is 10.5V 1.9A. IMO it should work okay since the current does not exceed what the wall charger supplies. Am I correct in making this assumption?

    Thanks
    Duane
     
    duane16, Aug 12, 2009
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    duane16 Notebook Consultant

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    Bump. Anybody have an idea?

    Duane
     
    duane16, Aug 13, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    I personally recommend not using any car DC output "charger" for notebooks. Best bet is to use a converter, car battery to 100-240V, if you find it.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 15, 2009
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    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    Any reason ?? I use it and had no problem whatsoever :smile:
     
    zimbros12, Aug 16, 2009
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    qhn Notebook User

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    Good for you. My personal preference is simply not to use any 3rd party adapter (cigarette plug is one of those). Got enough bad experiences not to recommend them. Others are luckier.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 16, 2009
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    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    Yes perhaps I feel lucky...but...
    since u tell about ur bad exp. I am gonna follow ur advice
     
    zimbros12, Aug 17, 2009
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