who bought the kingston slim power adaptor?

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=317313&pfp=srch1

WHo bought this? Did it work? Only thing that scares me is the output amprage which is higher than the Sony's for the SZ notebook

 

Think of amperage as "capacity". The greater the amperage rating of the adapter, the less of a strain on the adapter to charge the device. This greater capacity is also what makes it possible to charge more than one device at once.

If you used an adapter with a lower amperage rating, the adapter would likely have problems keeping the voltages stable as the device would be drawing more current than the adapter is designed for.

The kensington works well.

 

So you own this? Is it any good? Do you like it? Trying to figure out if $100 for it is worth it. Does it get very hot?
And lastly, did it come with the proper adapter for the sony?

 

Is this a 3 prong power plug? Asking so I no get shocked anymore

 

I've bought and use two different Kingston 120's, and they are both great.
No problems whatsoever. The tip you want is the N4. I wouldn't recommend the 90. Stick with the 120 and you've got no worries. -Much smaller/flatter than the standard Sony brick (thank goodness...the Sony is freaking HUGE).

Buy it from Amazon.com and you get a TON of incuded tip attachments so that you can use it for nearly anything (cell phones, Ipods, etc.)

-Mark

 

There is a whole thread about power bricks for the SZ, including lots of comments about the Kensington 120V AC/DC power supply here:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=42702

and a few additional comments in this thread:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=44934

and in this thread:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=50593

Based on the comments of participants in this forum, I purchased a Kensington 120V AC/DC power supply a few weeks after receiving my Sony SZ160P and have found it to be very satisfactory for my travel needs, because it not only works in AC outlets but also in the power ports in airplanes. Additionally, I am able to charge my HP h6315 iPAQ Pocket PC, although I did have to purchase a Y-splitter and a tip for the handheld to be able to charge both my Sony SZ160P and HP iPAQ h6315 simultaneously.

The Kensington power supply has a 2 pronged AC plug, it does NOT get "too hot" and it DOES come with the appropriate plug for the Sony SZ series, the N4 tip.

 

Can you use a surge protector with it?

 

>The Kensington power supply has a 2 pronged AC plug, it does NOT get "too hot" and it DOES come with the appropriate plug for the Sony SZ series, the N4 tip.

Does that mean you still get the static buzz from the palmrest by using it?

And thanks for the links. I thought there was something on this already.

 

ok I read the other posts form the other threads. so far these are the left over questions:
1) Can someone tell me how long the cables are? From wall to adapter and from adapter to computer?
2) Any issues yet with the 19 vs 19.5v?
3) As from my last post, can you still feel the electric buzz?

 

1. Buy the extra $19.99 cable winder to go from the unit to the computer. Great investment. The AC cable from the unit to the wall itself is short.

2. Been using mine with no problem.

3. Never felt it at all Sony brick or not.

Like Guillermédico, I got this since I travel a lot. It's light, goes easy into the bag, with the cord winder not a lot of cable to worry about tying up, and works both great with DC power on a plane as well as AC in the office.

If you don't travel a lot, stick with the Sony brick IMHO

 

If the tip didn't protrude from the device so much I would have bought the adapter already. Having the tip angled like oem plug would be a deal maker.

 

What does the chord winder look like? can you take a pic?

 

I have felt the buzz with the ken...

Of note, there are two different packages of this adapter. 1 package comes with a nice complement of tips, the other one you usually get to pick one tip package. the one that comes with a set of tips is usually pricier.

No charging or compatibility problems with mine, although I think you may have seen in the other thread that one guy had some kind of compatibility issue with his (can't remember who). 19v seems just fine. Most devices are designed to handle a 10% difference, just to account for variations in manufacturing processes.

can't measure mine at the moment, but I've had no issues with the length. The only complaint I have is that the way the tips attach, it would be nice if they released a 90 degree angled tip. As it is, when plugged into the laptop, it sticks straight out the back about 3". its not terrible, but just a little akward.

 

I saw both pacakges at CompUSA. The one with and without tops, and the prices are the same.

 

Make sure you look close before buying. There is likely other differences. Possibly AC only VS AC/DC adapter.

 

They're both $129.99
Either the tag isn't updated, or something. But the online compusa listed it as $139.99 for the one with tips.

 

I was one of the first ones to buy a Kensington brick, but I noticed that it would disable my fingerprint reader. That, combined with the fact that I could get another Sony OEM brick for $30 shipped made me return the Kensington and buy a Sony. I really did like the size, weight, and versatility of that adapter, though...

Javier

 

how could it disable the fingerprint reader? could it be from that ISBMgr from the startup list that checks whether or not you use the OEM battery? I've never heard it affects AC power supply though.

 

I couldn't figure it out either... And I REALLY wanted to use the Kensington, but I use my fingerprint reader too much. I thought it might have to do with the power settings in the BIOS somehow, or maybe I just got a weird machine/adapter...

Javier

 

since I dont go on that many trips to the mainland, I think I decided to get the ext battery first.