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    Vaio Z charger so big?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by kakeashi, May 21, 2010.

  1. kakeashi

    kakeashi Notebook Consultant

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    I liked the SR charger was nice and compact and was only those 2 pronged ones. and the Z is big and 3 pronged. possible to buy a replacement one thats like the SR charger that would work on my Z?

    thanks
     
    kakeashi, May 21, 2010
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  2. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    There is the VGP-AC19V30.
     
    Vogelbung, May 21, 2010
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  3. skagen

    skagen Notebook Deity

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    That wont help you much. It is just as heavy and has other inconvenience issues. Read reviews of it here:
    Amazon.com: Sony VGP-AC19V30 VAIO 3-Pin 19V Stick AC Adapter (Black): Electronics

    Real driver of the problem is the new CPUs have a higher max potential draw with the turboboost and all that. So the power units for them are heavier. You see this in other brands as well.

    I'm sure someone could design a power unit that was less bulky but that would cost maybe 5 bucks and as we all know by know the laptop makers are cheap SOBs who cut corners everywhere.

    Dont expect a smaller charger anytime soon.
     
    skagen, May 22, 2010
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  4. ZugZug

    ZugZug Notebook Evangelist

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    I am using this with Z1190 (previously with Z690).
     
    ZugZug, May 22, 2010
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  5. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    If you like your SR AC Adapter better and you still have it, it can be used on Z...
     
    Skyshade, May 23, 2010
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  6. TofuTurkey

    TofuTurkey Married a Champagne Mango

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    This looks good, it also has a USB charger, which is very useful to me...
     
    TofuTurkey, May 23, 2010
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  7. kakeashi

    kakeashi Notebook Consultant

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    omg thank you so much zugzug, THAT LOOKS AMAZINGGG!!!
     
    kakeashi, May 23, 2010
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  8. Sunfox

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    Funny part is my grounded Z adapter is a lot smaller than my ungrounded SZ adapter!
     
    Sunfox, May 23, 2010
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