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Title: Do I need a power converter for the C860?
Post by: DaveAnderson on August 29, 2004, 06:36:26 am

Just got a C860.  Do I need a power converter for it, since it came from Japan and I'm in the US?  Thanks.

Title: Do I need a power converter for the C860?
Post by: Ling on August 29, 2004, 09:29:26 am

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.

Title: Do I need a power converter for the C860?
Post by: StM on August 31, 2004, 03:44:09 pm

FWIW, http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/tips/Zaurus_...accessories.htm (http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/tips/Zaurus_C760_C860_accessories.htm) mentions a world adapter (100-240 V), which seems to be about as small as the native one. Not too cheap though.

Title: Do I need a power converter for the C860?
Post by: Miami_Bob on September 03, 2004, 01:46:20 am

Using the C860 with out of the (Japanese) box power wart for about 8 months in Miami FL without any power related problems.

Title: Do I need a power converter for the C860?
Post by: jfv on September 03, 2004, 09:42:48 am

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

Title: Do I need a power converter for the C860?
Post by: sac on September 03, 2004, 04:19:18 pm

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 (http://cc-sakura.dip.jp/eldar-star/doc/usbpow.htm) )