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    Should I connect my Vaio to this powerstrip, that's connected to a surge protector?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by RESmonkey, Aug 5, 2008.

  1. RESmonkey

    RESmonkey Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I'm not using much electricity. My PC, cable modem, and a power strip are connected to a surge protector.
    PC has powersupply of 250W. The surge strip gives power to a CRT monitor, printer, and PC speakers.


    Question is, is it safe to connect my new laptop to the powerstrip?
     
    RESmonkey, Aug 5, 2008
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Depends on the electric wiring in your house.

    I noticed on my remote controled sockets that they support up to 3000 or 4000W so its basically a lot.
    Of the same socket I'm running:
    1 laptop, external speakers with subwoofer, 2 external HDDs, one external CD/DVD drive and 2 USB Hub ports which charge devices every no and then...
    Sometime I connect an additional laptop... and then there's the desk lamp.

    It works fine, so I think it should work. And as its a surge protector it wont mind a slow but steady increase.

    If you want to make sure, check your surge protector. It should say how much it supports.
     
    DetlevCM, Aug 6, 2008
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