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iBook G4 power adapter

  • 07-12-2007 3:31pm
    #1
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,816 ✭✭✭✭


    So, after 2 years of service the cord on my iBook G4's power adapter has gone & frayed itself to death.
    Since I'm not in the mood to spend 79-96 euro on one, I'm thinking this model by Macally -- except it's for 100V!

    Where can I get similar?
    Thoughts?

    *edit* oh, it's 100-240V, saved!


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  • #2
    trout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,957 ✭✭✭trout


    Hmmm. According to the spec sheet, it will accept input in the range 100~240V

    Which means it should step down from either 100/110 @ 50 Hz (US) or 220/240 @ 60 Hz (IR) just like the genuine Apple power adapter.

    For 40 dollars, I would take a punt ... you can always check the output with a multi-meter before you plug it into your iBook.

    Good luck. :)


  • #3
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,816 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Hmm... what about this one from PowerbookMedic? The sticker indicates that it too is 110-240V, 50-60Hz.


  • #4
    Sad Professor
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    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    So, after 2 years of service the cord on my iBook G4's power adapter has gone & frayed itself to death.
    I'd say mine's not far off either. It's almost 4 years old!


  • #5
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,816 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    *Update* Just ordered one from PowerbookMedic -- 36euro with Fedex Priority, so even if I get hit by VAT it's still HALF AS CHEAP as Mactivate! :D


  • #6
    ZENER
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,163 ✭✭✭ZENER


    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    . . . so even if I get hit by VAT it's still HALF AS CHEAP as Mactivate! :D

    Half as cheap ???? Doesn't that make it twice as dear ???? :confused:

    ZEN


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  • #7
    babypink
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,250 ✭✭✭babypink


    ZENER wrote: »
    Half as cheap ???? Doesn't that make it twice as dear ???? :confused:

    ZEN
    smart-a$$ :p


  • #8
    pvik00
    Closed Accounts Posts: 161 ✭✭pvik00


    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    So, after 2 years of service the cord on my iBook G4's power adapter has gone & frayed itself to death.
    Since I'm not in the mood to spend 79-96 euro on one, I'm thinking this model by Macally -- except it's for 100V!

    Where can I get similar?
    Thoughts?

    *edit* oh, it's 100-240V, saved!

    I just bought one myself about two months ago. It works very well, generates significantly less heat, has longer and thicker cables and is somewhat more compact then the original adapter. The only thing I noticed is sometimes if the battery needs charging, the adapter is a bit noisy for ~30 minutes.

    After reading about all the problems people have with their brand new Apple branded iBook adapters I can say this one was a very nice surprise.

    Go ahead, it's worth it.

    \/.


  • #9
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,816 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Yeah, so... it arrived at the office.
    Before myself.
    From America! :eek:

    Thank the gods my boss is off sick! :p


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