Re: [NTLK] Re[2]: Re[2]: Too much power?

From: Brian Mayton (bmayton_at_mac.com)
Date: Tue Jan 21 2003 - 19:34:52 EST


>
> DP> Ouch! don't use that. It's transformer based, instead of a
> DP> switching power supply. I don't know if your in the US, but
> DP> remember that those won't sense the input voltage.
>
> Huh? It won't sense input voltage? So this guy was selling something
> that doesn't work?

Transformer-based power supplies also output pretty approximate
voltages. For example, a power suppy labeled 7.5 volts could actually
be as high as 12 volts, which is not good for a Newton. You want to
make sure that you're using a regulated power supply, otherwise you'll
fry your Newton. Not a good idea...

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