On 2/15/05 4:14 PM, "peter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do protections built into modern power adapters eliminate the need for > surge protectors?
A couple years ago I was sitting at home online minding my own business when the transformer down the way was struck by truck sending a surge through the neighborhood. My TV, microwave, and thermostat were fried. So was my iBook's power adaptor. Computer was fine. However, don't forget that surges can come through the Ethernet line and phoneline if you are struck by lightning. We took a direct hit at work two summers back. Took out the chimney! The surge somehow didn't get the phones or electric but somehow jumped to Ethernet cable and took out every NIC in every computer in the building. Insurance company was a real PITA about settling - they'd never heard anything like it before. So they said. david -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
