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    USNA 95 - Slim Adapter Compability

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by majestik_one, Sep 18, 2010.

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    majestik_one Newbie

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    majestik_one, Sep 18, 2010
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    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    Their global site lists the VGN-Z as compatible so I don't see why the VPC-Z wouldn't be considering I use the same tips in my other adapters between the 2 notebooks.
     
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    zonules Notebook Consultant

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    very good find... been looking for a slim adapter for a while. but I dont see the z12 model listed as compatible.
     
    zonules, Sep 18, 2010
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    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    I think it'll work and the VPC-Z is just too new. VGN-Z (listed) uses same adapter as VPC-Z11.
     
    beaups, Sep 18, 2010
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  5. zonules

    zonules Notebook Consultant

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    So it should work with the z12?
    I am about to order one right now...

    update:
    I will give a review once I receive it.
     
    zonules, Sep 18, 2010
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    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    I can't say 100% but what I can tell you is that my VGN-Z590 and VPC-Z chargers work with one another interchangeably. So, considering VGN-Z is listed as compatible with the USNA95 I think it's safe to assume your VPC-Z12 should be compatible as well.
     
    beaups, Sep 18, 2010
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    zonules Notebook Consultant

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    IT WORKS! Awesome charger... honestly a must have for ALL VAIO z11, z12, and z13 owners. It is light and really slim. Now I am not as envious of the mbp13 users.
     
    zonules, Sep 25, 2010
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    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    Can you take a pic or two next to the factory Sony charger?
     
    beaups, Sep 25, 2010
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    I can, but the factory charger is at home, in the library now (as always), I dont know how I carried around that thing. lol. The dimensions, from the website:
    Dimension (W / H / D) 62 x 17 x 104 mm / 2.4 x 0.7 x 4.1 inch

    Can someone change the title of the thread read to read "USNA 95 - Slim Adapter Compatibility for the vaio z12", Or I can start a new thread.
     
    zonules, Sep 25, 2010
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  10. Achusaysblessyou

    Achusaysblessyou eecs geek ftw :D

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    Hmm i personally use the Energizer XPAL xp18000 external battery pack for my Z, and i carry around that + its adapter(Zoinks referred it). So that when I'm on the go w/o any outlet, i can use the batt pack, if there is an outlet, i can power the Z through the ext batt pack. It does add some weight, but the Z is light enough AND it comes with a ton of tips so i can charge my other electronic devices. But this is REALLY small... o_O... I didnt see anything about the length of the wire to the outlet, then to the wall...

    p.s. I got it off ebay for $86 + $10 shipping.
     
    Achusaysblessyou, Sep 25, 2010
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    I did not know this existed... nice
     
    zonules, Sep 25, 2010
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