I have a Dual-USB, 500MHz G3 12" iBook, with the yo-yo power adapter. Wife has a G4 iBook, 14", 1.2GHz with the small, white, square brick power adapter.
When we travel, we prefer to take the smaller G3 iBook. I searched the Apple site for compatibility issues regarding power adapters and found this info. 1. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with your iBook computer. Adapters for other electronic devices (including other iBook models and other portable computers) may look similar, but they may affect your computeršs performance or damage it. 2. BUT, also found this: Extra Portable Power Adapter - 65W (for iBook & PowerBook) Important: Compatible with PowerBook G4 (Aluminum or Titanium models) or dual-USB iBook (500Mhz Power PC G3 or higher). So, in the words of the frightful "Marathon Man", is it safe? I am making the leap from: IF Apple sells a power adapter that works on both my wife's G4 iBook and my G3 iBook, THEN the adapter that came with her G4 should power and charge the battery of my G3 and it's safe to use. G4 iBook manual says of the power adapter: Input: AC 100-240 volts 50/60 hertz. Output: CD 24.5 V, 1.875 A. >From the back of the yo-yo adapter for the G3 iBook: Input: 100-250V, 50-60 H Output: 24V Any engineers our there know for sure?? Many thanks, bob -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
