I really have a hard time paying $80-100 for a laptop AC adapter.

MSP · 11-14-2008, 04:28 PM

I want a second adapter for my laptop, to keep in the bag so I don't have to fish the other one out from behind my desk every time I want to go to the coffee shop.

So how afraid should I be of this:

NEW Laptop AC Adapter for Gateway 2522002R 2523519R - eBay (item 250324430010 end time Dec-12-08 07:00:55 PST)

<$20 is what something like this should cost, but I don't want to fry my laptop. What's the level of danger?

Chainblade · 11-14-2008, 04:38 PM

i wouldn't worry about it. i've always bought my cables on ebay and never had a problem before. the markup on cables is robbery.

namelessentity · 11-14-2008, 05:06 PM

As long as the power specs match I don't see why there would be any danger.

MSP · 11-14-2008, 05:19 PM

I was just thinking the quality of the internal components. Maybe causing a spike in the DC output, etc. But you'd think it that were common the guy wouldn't have almost 190,000 feedback, 99.5% of it positive.

demonizeZ · 11-14-2008, 05:27 PM

I am surprise that power cable dont have any ground.

Mr. Ali · 11-14-2008, 10:40 PM

Lots of laptop ac adapters do not have ground. Most HP ones do tho.

demonizeZ · 11-14-2008, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Ali

Lots of laptop ac adapters do not have ground. Most HP ones do tho.

I was just surprise to see no ground for gateway. I have a gateway notebook too, but it has a ground.

ThatHideousStrength · 11-15-2008, 07:42 AM

This is one thing I like about Macs

Should work right.

MSP · 11-15-2008, 08:41 AM

I'm going to order it. The risk is low, the savings are large, and I've got Gateway complete care anyway. If something were to happen I can have it repaired, no need to mention the 3rd party AC...

mistawiskas · 11-20-2008, 06:53 PM

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11-14-2008, 04:28 PM	permanent link to #1 (permalink)
MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20,416 (# ) My photos: 264	I want a second adapter for my laptop, to keep in the bag so I don't have to fish the other one out from behind my desk every time I want to go to the coffee shop. So how afraid should I be of this: NEW Laptop AC Adapter for Gateway 2522002R 2523519R - eBay (item 250324430010 end time Dec-12-08 07:00:55 PST) <$20 is what something like this should cost, but I don't want to fry my laptop. What's the level of danger?

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MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20,416 (# ) My photos: 264	I was just thinking the quality of the internal components. Maybe causing a spike in the DC output, etc. But you'd think it that were common the guy wouldn't have almost 190,000 feedback, 99.5% of it positive.

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demonizeZ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 723 (# ) My photos: 37	I am surprise that power cable dont have any ground.

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MSP Globe Trekker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20,416 (# ) My photos: 264	I'm going to order it. The risk is low, the savings are large, and I've got Gateway complete care anyway. If something were to happen I can have it repaired, no need to mention the 3rd party AC...

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