 Do I need a power converter for the C860? |
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 Aug 29 2004, 02:36 AM
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Just got a C860. Do I need a power converter for it, since it came from Japan and I'm in the US? Thanks.
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Aug 29 2004, 05:29 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Virginia, US Member No.: 3,563 |
Dave,
Short answer no. I have used mine for a few months with the supplied power adapter with no problems. The rating is close enough. Plus, you would have a heck of a time finding another adapter that tiny. I have had a number of Japanese machines with similar power adapters and have never had a problem or had a power adapter die. Enjoy. |
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Aug 31 2004, 11:44 AM
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FWIW, http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/tips/Zaurus_...accessories.htm mentions a world adapter (100-240 V), which seems to be about as small as the native one. Not too cheap though.
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Sep 2 2004, 09:46 PM
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Using the C860 with out of the (Japanese) box power wart for about 8 months in Miami FL without any power related problems.
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Sep 3 2004, 05:42 AM
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I am using my old adaptor for the SL5*00 with the C860 (in the US) without any problems. The old adaptor is bigger but has a smaller wall plug so it fits better in a crowded power strip. I plan to use the new adaptor when travelling within the US. I guess for international travel, I'll need to use the old adaptor.
Felipe |
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Sep 3 2004, 12:19 PM
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If you can get access to a PC-USB port while over there, an alternate solution to charge the zaurus is the USB power cable. This is a nice solution as you don't need to carry the power supply (but onlya USB like cable), charging is somewhat longer than with power adaptor. (see http://cc-sakura.dip.jp/eldar-star/doc/usbpow.htm )
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