------------------------------ > >In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >From: walter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: in reply to Charles and others... >Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:49:56 +0000 > > >I was wondering, given that you are reporting multiple failure of >equipment (both Dell and Mac, if I recall correctly): > >have you had your power supply checked? Maybe it is a very 'spikey' >line you're getting there and that may be causing problems with your >computers. Yes, see below >Do you use power surge protectors with your computers? > >I understand the stability of the power supply can make quite a >difference to the longevity of a computer. Have an APC 400 in the power line. As the iBookis a bttery dependent machine, I work the battery, allowing it to discharge regularly, flat, then plugging it in to recharge.
As to power problems, the local electricity provider did put a meter on line, voltage drops to 97 volts AC during peak times was not unusual. And spikes up to 130 as well. The transfomrer out on the pole (an oil-filled device BTW) was found to be faulty. It still took the electric company three months to replace the transformer. In so doing they also replaced the lead wires to my residence, for they too after fifty years required replacement. That was two years ago. So maybe past problems could be traced to the transformer problem. Oh and as an aside, there are still voltage peaks and drops although not as severed as there oncewas. Like most places, suspect the post second world war electrical infrastructure in many places requires replacement; and the monies and time for same are just not there... >Just a thought. > >Good luck with your iBook, btw. > >Walter > >(re the rest of your message: personally, I think the computers that >Apple makes right now, and I mean right now, latest generation of all >their lines, is the best and most reliable they've done in a long, long >time) > Bryce Lee -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> 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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
