Re: [NTLK] PC serial cable, AC adaptor for an MP2100

From: Martin Joseph (marty_at_barknaturalpet.com)
Date: Sat Nov 30 2002 - 00:44:35 EST


On Saturday, November 30, 2002, at 12:37 AM, Julian Wright wrote:

>
> Hi all. My first post to this list, so be gentle, please. :)
>
> It has been a traumatic time for me in the last month. My MP120, friend
> for over seven years, finally succumbed to what I presume was a chair
> leg to the screen. Still goes fine, except as expected the touch screen
> doesn't respond to input any more. :(
>
> So to cut a long story short I'm looking for a new Newton. Perhaps a
> MP2x00. I understand that a dongle is needed for connecting a serial
> cable to the 2x00, but I was wondering if it would be possible to use
> my MP120's PC cable? Are they the same? They look like the same cable
> in the photos...
The cable is the same but you will need the Dongle or the SER001...
>
> Along similar lines, do I need a new AC adaptor as well? I gather the
> MP2x00 needs a 1.2A adaptor, whereas my MP120 adaptor is only rated at
> 0.5A. Trouble is I don't know if I'll be able to find a 240V adaptor
> for the 2x00 anywhere. They certainly haven't shown up anywhere I've
> searched so far.
Your adapter will work OK, but it will charge slower.
<snip>
Marty

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