On Feb 9, 2010, at 6:16 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > On Feb 8, 2010, at 8:53 PM, JOHN CARMONNE wrote: > >> Hi All >> I want to buy a 5v power adapter that I can use on most of my stuff ilke >> external FW USB drives and Pc cards cards and such. I want to get some that >> work across the board, Is there something like this I can get? >> John Carmonne >> Yorba Linda USA > > It depends on the specific power needs and the tip style. RatShack and > WallyWorld sell multi-tip, multi-voltage adapters, just be aware that you can > use higher amperage than the original, but it's dicey using lower amperage, > and the multi adapters I've seen have been like 900 milliamps, and I've seen > drive adapters as high as two amps. > > > -- > Bruce Johnson > > "Wherever you go, there you are" B. Banzai, PhD
OK so do you trust the multi votage, multi tip ones? And I assume you would buy the highest amp out put? Do the devices adjust to the increased amperage? John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
