Re: [Thinkpad] Power outlet / cord

Really?

The most recent Thinkpads I've purchased have been supplied with IBM's 72
watt, two wire AC adapters.

I haven't felt shortchanged, and one benefit is never needing a three prong
adapter.

Matt

----- Original Message -----
From: "peter machule" <machule@triumf.ca>
To: "thinkpad" <thinkpad@stderr.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] Power outlet / cord

> Actually it's the new ones that use the 3 wire Mikey Mouse ears type
> connector .
> At least it is with the Compaq and Dell Laptops that are showing up here.
> Radio Shack carries both types of Cords .
> the 3wire ones are $4.49
> This is the lowest price in North America ???
> It should be 99 cents but hey what can ya do.
>
> ..peter...
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Matt" <mwtech@ameritech.net>
> To: "Thinkpad list" <Thinkpad@stderr.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 2:24 PM
> Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] Power outlet
>
>
> > Most newer bricks use the two wire cords.
> > If you have an older three wire cord with the "Mickey Mouse Ears" look,
> > Radio Shack sells those under the "Compaq laptop replacement cord"
label.
> >
> > Matt
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Adam" <adam_src@fastmail.fm>
> > > To: <thinkpad@stderr.org>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 2:59 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] Power outlet
> > >
> > >
> > > > That was a neat summary. Thanks guys!
> > > >
> > > > Also, suppose you were to just take half the adaptor cord with you.
My
> > > > IBM adaptor has one thin cord that plugs in the laptop, and connects
> > > > to the rectangular adaptor 'brick'. And another power cord that
> > > > extends from the other end of the adaptor and goes off to plug into
an
> > > > outlet. This later cord, are they easy to find?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Best regards,
> > > > Adam
> > > >
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