Re: [NTLK] Adaptor for eMate

From: Benedek Gergely (i3enedek_at_mac.com)
Date: Mon Mar 21 2005 - 10:03:17 PST


Ive put 12V into my newtons a few times, and they just switch off right
away, and they seem quite happy with an input of upto 9V, and they charge a
darn sight quicker too.

Ben

>
> On Mar 21, 2005, at 7:12 AM, Grietje Keller wrote:
>
>> So, as I understand I have two options now: buy a 'real' Newton adapter
>> (19$) or a 7V adapter(?$)
>>
>
> NO! some of these adapters are crap and will fry your newt. Just
> because it says 7V on the outside, doesn't mean it won't spike up to
> 10V and pop!
>
> Marty

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