Remy Davison on 7/21/02 8:10 AM wrote: >>> I can't believe nobody has mentioned it, but the Duo power supply will drive >>> a Pismo--I don't' know how well it will recharge the batteries, but I use >>> one of mine on occasion--the PowerBook 1400 power supply will drive a Pismo, >>> in fact, if I recall correctly, it has the same wattage as the Pismo. I use >>> mine several days a week. I leave my Pismo power supply at home, and treat >>> it gently, and use the others for travel and at work. There are several that >>> will drive the Pismo. HTHS >> >> It will not charge the batteries and it is not recommended by Apple >> Techs. But yes, in my experience (two years ago) it does have the >> juice to run the system but will also wear the charge away on the >> battery (very little though). > My Lombard's running a Duo 280c 36w adapter right now. They all work, but > the 36 watters are juicier (also came with 2300c). A lot cheaper than a > new adapter. > > They will charge the batteries, but only during sleep or off and take > longer to do so. Not a problem really though. And since they takes > standard AC plugs, they're a lot easier to move around the place, than > those damn useless yo-yo adapters. >
I used one on my Wallstreet too. One note though. While it will charge a battery while asleep (or off) it won't charge it fully. I recall reading about a guy who also used one on a PowerBook G3 and while the battery indicator showed a full charge, it would only last for about 75-80% of the time you would normally get from a fully charged battery. For me this was not a problem as I used my Duo AC while at work and when I arrived at home, I had the original Wallstreet AC that I plugged into. I suppose the moral to the story is, don't count on it as your primary/only source of power. Just a backup. -makmac -- 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:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
