From: Woody Smith (woody_at_bitstream.net)
Date: Sat May 29 2004 - 09:23:35 PDT
Hi Sally
Welcome to the list.
Over the last couple of years (likely more) there have been a number of
discussions regarding the use of radio shack or other after market
power adapters. The general consensus is that it is risky, and can
destroy some components in your eMate. It seems that the issue is that
lowcost adapters can allow voltage spikes. The original power supply
from any newton device can be used and has circuitry to deal with power
spikes.
Search eBay for 'Apple Newton', there is an adapter now with BIN of
$14.99 plus shipping. Also visit <jksalesinc.com> They have Newtpon
adapters.
Woody
On Saturday, May 29, 2004, at 11:00 AM, SarahStryker_at_aol.com wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> I'm new to this list, having just acquired a bare-bones eMate 300
> (meaning no
> stylus, no adapter, no software CD or manuals) via eBay. It's in
> excellent
> physical condition; even the screen is pristine. I am trying to find
> an adapter
> for it so I can at least see if it'll power up. One eBay auction for
> an eMate
> mentioned a standard 7.5V 1.2A 9W adapter that can be found for around
> $12 at
> Radio Shack. However, yesterday when I went in there the employee who
> assisted
> me could not find such an item and didn't think they existed. Does
> anyone
> know the Radio Shack model/part number for this kind of adapter (if
> the stores
> carry it) or other places I could locate one? Many thanks for your
> help/suggestions and have a great holiday weekend!
>
> Sally
>
>
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