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    Z travel charger "solution"

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by robster1958, Jul 7, 2010.

  1. robster1958

    robster1958 Notebook Guru

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    for now....i guess. why can't Sony copy Apple and use a small brick with built-in ac plug (NOT with ground) and a long thin wire to plug into the Z?

    then of course you wrap the thin wire around the brick, etc.

    don't Sony execs travel?

    anyhow, this is what i am doing for now: I bought 3 extra of these cheap cords:

    For only $1.84 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 18AWG 3 Prong AC power Cord Cable For Laptop/Notebook - 6ft | AC Power Cables For Laptop

    i then plug these in where i need normally need them (office, bed, etc) and need only carry the brick with thin cable.

    i know this does not solve the "real" travel issue where you are on a trip, but i find this cuts down my annoyance without spending $90 per location.

    what i really am looking for is a thin-wired AC plug with the correct connection to the brick. Or better yet, a small adapter that can plug into the brick and then directly into the wall. has anyone come across that?
     
    robster1958, Jul 7, 2010
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  2. eijijc

    eijijc Newbie

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    Are you looking for something like this?
    Straight: Plug Adapter NEMA 5-15 Plug to IEC 60320 C5 Connector Block Adapter - Our Item #: 2840, Category: Plug Adapters : StayOnline.com
    L-shaped: Plug Adapter NEMA 5-15 Plug to IEC 60320 C5 Down Connector Block Adapter - Our Item #: 3160, Category: Plug Adapters : StayOnline.com

    They have 2 pronged ones too.
    Straight: Plug Adapter NEMA 1-15 Plug to IEC 60320 C7 Connector Block Adapter - Our Item #: 5028, Category: Plug Adapters : StayOnline.com
    L-shaped: Plug Adapter NEMA 1-15 Plug to IEC 60320 C7 Connector Up/Down Block Adapter - Our Item #: 1429, Category: Plug Adapters : StayOnline.com

    Not sure how well they will work with the power brick though.

    Edit: on sidenote, their shipping cost is pretty hefty for just a single plug...
     
    eijijc, Jul 8, 2010
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  3. robster1958

    robster1958 Notebook Guru

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    Thanks!!! that's exactly the adapter plug.

    Does anyone know if using a non-grounded plug would present an issue? Besides being smaller, once in a while you do not have access to a grounded receptical.
     
    robster1958, Jul 9, 2010
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  4. eijijc

    eijijc Newbie

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    It may depend on whether your brick uses a figure 8 or mickey mouse input. Figure 8's usually relate to the non-grounded plug. If your brick requires a mickey mouse input, you'll need another adapter to connect the plug to your brick, such as ZIP LINQ
     
    eijijc, Jul 9, 2010
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