on 10/11/01 6:15 AM, Joel M. Sciamma at joelsciamma_at_compuserve.com wrote:
> Laurent,
>
>> Now, you need to remember that the original adapter will power any
>> Newton, but will take significantly longer to recharge your NiMH battery
>> pack in your MP2x00 or eMate (longer like a few hours as opposed to less
>> than one hour with the latest adapter revision).
>
> This has not been my experience. I have two eMate's and 2 MP2K's and they
> both charge from empty in 30-45 minutes with the original charger.
>
> I favour the use of the older charger with these machines as it reduces the
> peak currents handled by the charging circuits thus helping to take the
> strain off some of the internal components.
Hmmm, my personal experience shows just the opposite. Are you sure that this
adapter is really the one that came with the original MessagePad?
-Laurent.
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