Power Adapter Blog

• New or Used Power Adapters?

  February 17, 2012

  There are many advantages and disadvantages for both. Price can play a huge factor in deciding which adapter the consumer picks. A new adapter can cost twice or even three times as much as a used one. However, the benefit of purchasing a new adapter is that a manufacturer's warranty is included…

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• Why You Should Invest in an Airplane Power Adapter

  February 10, 2012

  Before commercial airliners had power adapters available at airplane seats, a traveler using an electronic device like a laptop or entertainment device would have to take one or more backup batteries along on the trip to ensure an ongoing source of power. Today, on-board airplane power adapters…

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• When Do You Need a New Power Adapter?

  February 03, 2012

  The most common reason why I have needed to replace a power adapter is because of my pets. My new puppy chewed up two of my laptop power adapters and a foster cat gnawed on my daughter's Nintendo DS power adapter. If you have pets, check your power adapters regularly for damage. While a power ad…

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• Safety Tips for Power Adapters

  January 27, 2012

  First, power adapters get hot. The AC adapter takes the voltage from an electrical outlet and pushes it into the gadget's batteries. Anyone who has ever accidentally stuck a finger into a light socket knows that an outlet has more power than a little battery. The adapter absorbs most of that ene…

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• Which Power Adapters Work on Portable Solar Cells?

  January 05, 2012

  Use a solar power adapter to change the gathered solar energy into usable electricity known as AC power. A good adapter also has a battery to store some of the energy when it is not in use, although the storage capacity is small and does not last very long. You can use it on small items, such as…

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