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    kensington 120w N4 100% SZ compatible??

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by graph101, Sep 11, 2006.

  1. graph101

    graph101 Notebook Geek

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    Can anyone with SZxx szxxx confirm the compatibility with the Kensington 120w AC/DC (N4tip) Power adapter?

    Kensington is very broad and not specific about this compatiblity and it's voltage.

    Also, is this adapter 110-120v (multivolt) capable?
     
    graph101, Sep 11, 2006
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    neilk2350 Notebook Evangelist

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    there are like 4 earlier threads on this. please read them. i think the correct tip is n27 but checki
     
    neilk2350, Sep 11, 2006
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  3. idex

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    The N4 works... the n27 is reccomended though.
     
    idex, Sep 11, 2006
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  4. jyavenard

    jyavenard Notebook Consultant

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    Only N4 works for me ..

    That's what is recommended in the Kensigton manual for the Sony Vaio S and SZ series (well at least in my manual)

    JY
     
    jyavenard, Sep 11, 2006
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  5. graph101

    graph101 Notebook Geek

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    I read somewhere that it only powers the SZ, not recharge.
     
    graph101, Sep 12, 2006
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    neilk2350 Notebook Evangelist

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    they both work READ THE THREAD
     
    neilk2350, Sep 13, 2006
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    jyavenard Notebook Consultant

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    I'd be interested to know how it is physically possible to power a laptop without recharging the battery ....
     
    jyavenard, Sep 13, 2006
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    FenderP Notebook Deity

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    If you take out the battery.
     
    FenderP, Sep 13, 2006
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  9. LiveFromNY

    LiveFromNY Newbie

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    Just called them. It recharges as well as powers.
     
    LiveFromNY, Sep 13, 2006
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    hehe, good one
     
    jyavenard, Sep 14, 2006
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    I am now thinking of buying this Kensington 120W power adapter. Checked out the Kensington online store. They suggest SmartTip number 27 for my Vaio SZ260P.

    So what about tip number 4? I guess now I will have to buy this power adapter with the smart tip pack for Sony?
     
    rustamibr, Sep 14, 2006
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  12. jyavenard

    jyavenard Notebook Consultant

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    tip 4 will work just fine if you don't want to spend the extra money.
    Also Kensington has a fabulous customer service.
    Last week my tip 4 stopped working, I gave them a call all they asked for was my address and the lady I talked to immediately said they were going to send me a tip. Then I asked how much it would be to also get a tip for an Apple powerbook. She said she would include it in the package.
    Two days later I received the replacement tip and the apple one !!

    so try that, just ask
    JY
     
    jyavenard, Sep 14, 2006
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  13. pufftissue

    pufftissue Notebook Evangelist

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    stock n4 tip works for me.
     
    pufftissue, Sep 15, 2006
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