Is the plug (laptop end) the same size?  If so, it will work.

Andrew


On 2/22/05 7:11 PM, "bobgir2004" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> 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
> 
> 
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