> From: [email protected]
> Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:10:12 -0600
> Subject: Re: Smaller reliable AC adapters for G3 machines?
> To: [email protected]
>
> No, Kensington's AC adapter is larger than the DC model is--I have
> both. I do like the Kensington AC adapter even tho larger--much
> slimmer than most designs.
** "DC" model?
> I banged up the N23 tip adapter on mine this week (anyone have one
> they'd like to sell? :) )
** "N23" tip -- I take it that that is the name of the male plug into the
G3's socket?
and went ahead and ordered a Newertech PS
> from Other World Computing --am using it now. It's not as slim, but
> it's not bad, size-wise.
** How about the cords? [See initial post in this thread.] An unbranded
generic I recently picked up is nothing but cumbersome. Even the low voltage
cord is needlessly thick and the power cord itself could swap with one for a
vaccum cleaner. Again, the ones on the Kensington car adapter surly set the
mark. Some here had made available a photo gallery of the historical
progression of the Apple, I think, AC adapters. Gettin' to be time to include
these others,...
$35 + s/h and got to me overnite (well, I do
> live in the same metro area as OWC. :) ) Decent price, 3 year
> warranty,
** Yep. I'm looking into your here as I only got a 90-day one on the
generic. All tolled, a clincher without the overnight.
and it's in stock. All were pluses for me - I needed that
> adapter NOW and got it. :)
>
> Howard
** It also quite apparent that you've GOT to have back-up power adapters.
Or at least maybe, FastMac's external battery charger, and of course, more than
one battery.
...
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