topic Re: Mains adaptors in PCs & Accessories

Mains adaptors

Metalman — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 22:21:48 GMT

Can anybody help explain the difference between the mains adaptor model VGP ac19v10 and ac19v3. Both are specified as o.k. for my VGN A397xp. Which do I purchase as a spare ?

Re: Mains adaptors

robpaxton — Sun, 24 Apr 2005 23:26:21 GMT

I would just look at the one supplied with the notebook and buy the same one.

Re: Mains adaptors

Eugenepang — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 01:24:02 GMT

The one supply with my vaio A317S is kinda hugeeee.. while there is another type which is smaller but still compatible with A series. Guess thats the difference..

Re: Mains adaptors

kee-lo_ — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:00:00 GMT

Yeah one must be for travelling then.

Get that if you plan to use it in a hotel etc

Re: Mains adaptors

robpaxton — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 16:14:40 GMT

Specs are:

ManufacturerSony
Manufacturer Part #PCGA-AC19V3
Product Description Sony PCGA AC19V3 - power adapter
Device Type Power adapter
Form Factor External
Approximate Dimensions (WxDxH)2.5 in x 5.5 in x 1.2 in
Approximate Weight0.9 lbs
Input Voltage AC 110/220 V
Output Voltage 19.5 V
Output connector(s) Power DC jack

and

ManufacturerSony
Manufacturer Part #VGP-AC19V10
Product Description Sony VGP-AC19V10 - power adapter
Device Type Power adapter
Form Factor External
Approximate Dimensions (WxDxH)2.4 in x 5.5 in x 1.2 in
Approximate Weight0.9 lbs
Input Voltage AC 110-240 V

neither of those is particularly tiny

Re: Mains adaptors

kee-lo_ — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 17:37:11 GMT

They're basically the same

Re: Mains adaptors

Metalman — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 19:13:58 GMT

Thanks for the info BUT why would Sony produce and advertise 2 products the same?

Re: Mains adaptors

kee-lo_ — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 19:20:59 GMT

Your guess is as good as mine

Re: Mains adaptors

mvanwambeke — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 06:29:14 GMT

normally ,
If the Voltage output ( 19.5V in this case ) and the max Power ( if it is something like 300W) it's ok .

All AC adaptors are able to handle the American , European, English and Asian power net at once
( 110 -230 V , 50 -60 Hz)

Re: Mains adaptors

xied75 — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 12:13:18 GMT

I guess all of you forgot to check the current. AC19V10 has current value of 4.7A, but old AC19V only around 3.5, given the same DC output voltage 19.5V, you got different power in W. I'm not sure if a lower current will damage something in a long term.

Re: Mains adaptors

jammold — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 12:54:51 GMT

Nope it won't or shouldn't damage the VAIO anyway since they are both Sony adaptors.

One of them (namely the one with the higher current of 4.7A) will charge the battery faster than the adapter rated 3.5A. Thats the only difference.

Re: Mains adaptors

kee-lo_ — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 14:21:45 GMT

One of them (namely the one with the higher current of 4.7A) will charge the battery faster than the adapter rated 3.5A. Thats the only difference.

I agree there

Re: Mains adaptors

jammold — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:14:13 GMT

Cool.

So do you agree to disagree or agree to agree?:smileytongue:

BTW: The difference in charging times will be very small between both.

Re: Mains adaptors

kee-lo_ — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:35:37 GMT

So do you agree to disagree or agree to agree?:smileytongue: 

BTW: The difference in charging times will be very small between both.

You like confusing me LOL

It's only a few mins difference

Re: Mains adaptors

jammold — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:45:06 GMT

Of course, its fun!:smileylaugh:

True the difference is only a few minutes, I'd get the cheaper adapter!:smileywink:

Re: Mains adaptors

seb21__ — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:51:44 GMT

Re: Mains adaptors

jammold — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:57:41 GMT

Lol Typical skin-flint student eh?:smileylaugh:

Re: Mains adaptors

seb21__ — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:01:44 GMT

LOL, seems to be so.:smileytongue:

Re: Mains adaptors

jammold — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:03:04 GMT

Hehe well occasionally I have mad moments, like getting a VAIO.:smileylaugh:

Re: Mains adaptors

seb21__ — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:06:35 GMT

me too