third-party power adaptor
Hi, I asked this question yesterday, but as an addendum to a not-really- related topic, so it may have been overlooked. I've just bought a Micro Accessories power adaptor for my pismo. It's this one, from OWC: http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=6431Item=MICACADPTG3 This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? thanks, TimH -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
The power rating simply indicates how much current the adapter can supply without burning out. Using a higher-rated power supply is fine; if anything, it will lead to fewer adapter heat problems. Cheers, Ben On 20 Jan 2005, at 20:57, Tim Hodgson wrote: Hi, I asked this question yesterday, but as an addendum to a not-really- related topic, so it may have been overlooked. I've just bought a Micro Accessories power adaptor for my pismo. It's this one, from OWC: http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=6431Item=MICACADPTG3 This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? thanks, TimH -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
Ah, thanks for that Ben. As a supposedly techno-literate person, I really should understand the basics a bit better :) On Thu, Jan 20, 2005 at 10:48 am +1100, Ben Dyer wrote: The power rating simply indicates how much current the adapter can supply without burning out. Using a higher-rated power supply is fine; if anything, it will lead to fewer adapter heat problems. Cheers, Ben On 20 Jan 2005, at 20:57, Tim Hodgson wrote: Hi, I asked this question yesterday, but as an addendum to a not-really- related topic, so it may have been overlooked. I've just bought a Micro Accessories power adaptor for my pismo. It's this one, from OWC: http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=6431Item=MICACADPTG3 This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
When I bought my newest powerbook, the Genius at the Apple Store told me that I could use any of the adaptors interchangeably with any of my currently in use 'books (a wallstreet 300, TiBook 667, AlBook 12 1.33, AlBook 15 1.5) (as long as the connection fits) except for the 15 which needs a 65W adapter. I have 2 45W apple adapters, 2 65 W apple adapters and a Madsonline 65 W adapter. On Jan 20, 2005, at 5:57 PM, Tim Hodgson wrote: This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
Tim Hodgson wrote: This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? No problem at all. If the adapter supplies 24vdc at the amperage you need, any reserve capacity is gravy. Note that using a 45W on a 65W book is unlikely to be fatal as well. a) The PSU only works hard when BOTH recharging a dead battery and running the book. b) They are switcher supplies; if you DO attempt to pull too much current, it will do two things: get a little warm and reduce its output voltage. As a result, the laptop battery will recharge slowly, or maybe just keep up. One of the 3rd party suppliers [?iGo? maybe] tells you that. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
On Thu, Jan 20, 2005 at 2:05 pm -0500, David Lesher wrote: Tim Hodgson wrote: This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? No problem at all. If the adapter supplies 24vdc at the amperage you need, any reserve capacity is gravy. OK, many thanks. That leads to one last question! The Apple adaptor says its output is 1.875A; the new adaptor says 3.61-2.70A (TYP. 2.7A). Any problem there? TimH -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
No, no problem. Current and power, when indicated on the adapter itself, are to be treated as maximum ratings (there's normally a bit of wiggle room, though). So, the *actual* current and *actual* power output will be determined by the load. Cheers, Ben On 21 Jan 2005, at 01:36, Tim Hodgson wrote: OK, many thanks. That leads to one last question! The Apple adaptor says its output is 1.875A; the new adaptor says 3.61-2.70A (TYP. 2.7A). Any problem there? TimH -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
At 9:48 PM +1100 1/20/05, Ben Dyer wrote: The power rating simply indicates how much current the adapter can supply without burning out. Using a higher-rated power supply is fine; if anything, it will lead to fewer adapter heat problems. Just to add this, with some power adapters using one of the correct voltage but excess current CAN cause a problem. That is because the voltage isn't regulated and if you don't load it enough the voltage is actually quite a bit above the rated value. Depending on the load, this could do some damage. This DOESN'T apply with the these Apple power adapters as they are regulated. Cheers, Ben On 20 Jan 2005, at 20:57, Tim Hodgson wrote: Hi, I asked this question yesterday, but as an addendum to a not-really- related topic, so it may have been overlooked. I've just bought a Micro Accessories power adaptor for my pismo. It's this one, from OWC: http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=6431Item=MICACADPTG3 This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? -- -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
Clark Martin wrote: At 9:48 PM +1100 1/20/05, Ben Dyer wrote: The power rating simply indicates how much current the adapter can supply without burning out. Using a higher-rated power supply is fine; if anything, it will lead to fewer adapter heat problems. Just to add this, with some power adapters using one of the correct voltage but excess current CAN cause a problem. That is because the voltage isn't regulated and if you don't load it enough the voltage is actually quite a bit above the rated value. Depending on the load, this could do some damage. This DOESN'T apply with the these Apple power adapters as they are regulated. As is virtually ANY laptop adapter as they are switching supplies. The simple wallwarts that sell wholesale for $1-2 each are not. There, the above is true to some extent. Anytime the 'adapter' is: a) Dual voltage in [120-240v'] and/or b) greater than 30 watts out c) in a flat skinny case; it's bound to be a switching supply regulated. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://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 ---
