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ThinkPad · #1 Post by **ThinkPad** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:15 pm

Im looking at purchasing a universal adapter for my thinkpads and was interested in the Kensington 120 Watt adapter.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0207118010

The specs are listed as

# Specifications:
# Input: 120V/2.2A; 240V, 1.3A; 50/60Hz
# Output: 12 - 16V, 11A; 0.24VDC, 0-6.5A
# 120W maximum

Now I know the thinkpad adapter is 16V, 4.5 A, and I believe 75/90 watts.

So would this universal adapter manage the voltage, wattage and amp to the machine needs? Or would running this adapter hurt my machine given the higher watts and amps?

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#2 Post by **RealBlackStuff** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:39 pm

The laptop only takes what it needs, so 120W is no problem.
You would blow things up though, if you would try a TOO SMALL adapter, like a 12-16V 1A.
Elsewhere on TPF someone just fried a T23 doing that.

#3 Post by **gator** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:36 pm

You might want to look at the new adapter that lenovo has made:
http://www.lenovoblogs.com/designmatters/?p=194

Link on Lenovo website

ThinkPad · #4 Post by **ThinkPad** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:21 pm

gator wrote:You might want to look at the new adapter that lenovo has made:
http://www.lenovoblogs.com/designmatters/?p=194

Link on Lenovo website

That is pretty neat. Does that work with older thinkpads or only the newer 20 v models?

#5 Post by **gator** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:24 pm

It works with all thinkpads, old and new.

ThinkPad · #6 Post by **ThinkPad** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:27 pm

never mind just saw the pics which answered my question. Though it is nice, the price is a little on the high side.

So would this Kensington 120 work with the older 16V thinkpads given and amp difference

#7 Post by **rkawakami** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:35 pm

As long as the output polarity and voltage is identical to what the Thinkpad needs, using a power adapter that is rated for more current than what is spec'ed is perfectly fine.

andrzej · #8 Post by **andrzej** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 5:35 pm

ThinkPad and Lenovo 90W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter
Part number: 41N8460 (Europe 41N8480)
Ships within 2-3 weeks $119.95
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-68305 Overview
Announce date: 18 Dec 2007 (Worldwide)
Planned availability date: 08 Jan 2008 (Worldwide)

Packaging:
ThinkPad and Lenovo 90W Slim AC/DC combo adapter
DC/DC input power cord
Automobile cigarette lighter adapter
Standard ac power cord
Safety information
User's guide
Carrying case for your adapter kit
Three interchangeable voltage tips (20V output, 16V output and 19V output)
- Lenovo 19V Tip for Lenovo Y Series (41R4319)
- Lenovo 16V Tip for ThinkPad R50, T40, X40, X40 Tablet Series (41R4343)
- Lenovo 20V Tip for ThinkPad R60, T60, X60, X60 Tablet, Z60 Series and Lenovo C, N, V Series (41R4344)

Supported accessories
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 69082.html
Lenovo Charging Tips and Dual Charging Cable for 90W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter - Overview

ThinkPad · #9 Post by **ThinkPad** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:42 pm

Thanks for the info. Though I really like the Lenovo adapter, I guess I will have to wait given the price, unless......I browse ebay a bit...

No no, Ill just go for the Kensington adapter.

andrzej · #10 Post by **andrzej** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:07 pm

universal Wall/Auto/Air (AC/DC) adapters

Kensington ac/dc adapters
120W new model 33197 http://us.kensington.com/html/13874.html Price: $149.99
(FYI see below older 33197 model ! - also dimensions & weight hehehehe)
120W older model 33197 http://us.kensington.com/html/6368.html Price: $139.99+$9.99 (need N29 tip)
70 W model 33234 http://us.kensington.com/html/10450.html Price: $119.99+$9.99 (need N29 tip)

Targus ac/dc adapters
70W APM10US http://www.targus.com/us/product_detail ... ku=APM10US Price:$119.99+$14.99 (need #31A-70W tip)
90W APM12US http://www.targus.com/us/product_detail ... ku=APM12US Price:$149.99+$14.99 (need #S31-90W tip)

can compare to
ThinkPad and Lenovo 90W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter $119.95
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-68305

IMVHO the best for me is the latest one
Lenovo 90W Slim AC/DC
with supported accessories:
+ mobile phone -Lenovo L8
+ usb -Lenovo L9
+ Lenovo Dual Charging Cable

ThinkPad · #11 Post by **ThinkPad** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 1:19 pm

^ good info. But the Kensington im looking at is only $25

ThinkPad · #12 Post by **ThinkPad** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 5:12 pm

My X41 is rated at 3.5 amps, so would my 4.5amp adapter be compatible?

ThinkPad · #13 Post by **ThinkPad** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:30 pm

Actually the website here shows it is compatible with the X41 tablet.

Universal adapter

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RE: Universal ThinkPad and Lenovo adapter $119.95

RE: 3rd parties univesal ac/dc adapters

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