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Kensington K33197 120W Auto/Air Ultra Portable Notebook PC Power Adapter by Kensington
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Kensington Audio: English (Original Language) Platform: Linux, Mac, Mac OS 9 and below, Mac OS X, Windows Model: K33197US Color: 120W Auto/Air Power Adapter Product features: - Ultra slim lightweight design for easy portability everywhere
- Powers and charges a notebook computer from any Wall or Auto/Air source
- Notebook tips included for most Dell, HP, Compaq, IBM, Lenovo, Toshiba, Sony, Gateway, Acer PCs
- Works with your own USB cable or purchase a Kensington USB Power Tip Pack with retractable USB cable (sold separately)
- Regardless of suffix, SmartTips are identical and compatible as noted in user's manual (for example, N19B and N19 are identical products)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Kensington K33197 120W Auto/Air Ultra Portable Notebook PC Power AdapterCustomer Review: The best Wall/Air/CAR AC Adapter for Notebook I have used Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned a Kensington K33197 120W Auto/Air Ultra Portable for 2 years as a very frequent traveler. I am using it to power Thinkpads laptops and a older DELL laptop.
Smarttips are covering a very wide gamut of Laptops.
It DOES really work everywhere,
in cars (comes with the cigarette light adapter)
in all airplanes (it comes with the exact cable and the cigarette light adapter you need) and
as a regular wall charger.
Being on the road all the time, this has been my companion and has delivered very reliable power to my laptops as well as cellphone (for cellphone charging, I use the Kensington USB smarttip adapter. This is the one additional purchase you should think of to complement this very smart adapter). The only slight inconvenience is that I cannot charge the laptop and the cellphone or (other USB devices) at the same time, but if you think about it, it is not a major problem at all. However other adapter which can charge both at the same time are far bulkier and heavier.
I like also its form factor. Very slim helps fit it in my computer bag without creating bulkiness. Another very well aspect of it is its cables. A very short and well designed one to fit well in any wall socket (usually a problem with other adapters) and a very long cable from the adapter to the laptop, which is what anybody needs for instance while in an airport trying to connect to one of those rare AC sockets available in walls or columns.
I have done a lot of research and have used and finally discarded others like which are just not as compact, well designed and light as the Kensington K33197. I recommend it strongly to anybody.
Also important is their technical support. Try them out send them an email from their website. They are prompt and very thorough in their answers. They know their stuff very well. This si especially helpful as information on their website is scarce.
On the negative side: This adapter supports many laptops however I have now to find another adapter unfortunately because my office switched me to a new DELL Latitude E series laptop, which requires a smarttip unfortunately not available from Kensington for this adapter.
PROs: Weight, form factor, very slim, very well designed power cables, Air, Car, Wall, ability to charge USB devices (requires another $10 for the USB smarttip kit), strong technical support
CONs: does not support newer DELL Latitude laptops.
Description of Kensington K33197 120W Auto/Air Ultra Portable Notebook PC Power AdapterUltra portable power wherever you go. Big power takes a slim profile with the Wall/Auto/Air Ultra Portable Notebook Power Adapter. It delivers reliable power for today's high-performance notebooks as well as mobile devices such as iPodŽ, mobile or smartphones, and PDAs--whether you're in the air, on the road or just at the office. Output power: up to 120 watts. Unit measures 5.6 in. x 3.1 in x .77 in and weights just 8 ounces (additional 8 ounces with cables). Built-in over current protection, short-circuit protection and over-temperature protection. Connection plugs included for use at home/office, airplane or car. Works with your own USB cable or purchase separately a Kensington USB Power Tip Pack with retractable USB cable. Included Tips: N1 or N1B; N2 or N2B; N3 or N3B; N9 or N9-B; N14 or N14B; N15 or N15B; N19 or N19B; N27 or N27B; N29 or N29B; N30 or N30B; USB1 or USB1B; also includes connection plugs for use at home/office, airplane or car. The Kensington 33197 120-Watt Notebook AC/DC Power Adapter uses patented technology to deliver all the power you need in a size that is 40-percent smaller and lighter than other power supplies, for easy portability. With its AC and DC power options, you always have the right adapter, whether you are in the office, on the road, or on a plane. This Kensington 33197 is able to power or charge virtually all notebook computers from any AC or DC source, as well as providing the right power for iPods, cell phones, DVD players, and PDAs. The ideal replacement for, or upgrade to, your existing power supply, this power adapter works on most HP, Compaq, Sony, IBM, Gateway, and Averatec notebooks, includes multiple tips for use with these major brands, and is backed by Kensington's one-year warranty. This unit weighs six ounces, and measures 5.6 x 0.66 x 3.1 inches (WxDxH).
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