sorry if this has been asked b4-- couldn't find answer in Search...
I have the flat kensington 120 charger. Is there a powertip that works with my new HP Mini 1000?
I've asked Kensingnton, but no answer... so I ask the experts!
I have the flat kensington 120 charger. Is there a powertip that works with my new HP Mini 1000?
Do you have the newer Kensington which comes with N<some number> tips?
I'm not familiar with that NetBook, but I suspect the answer is "no". You'll need to look at the power supply provided with the netbook and see what the output voltage and current ratings are. My EeePC 900A wants 12V at 3A for instance.
Then you have to find out if there's a tip that's mechanically compatible - I thought the N14 would work for me, but it won't. One option is to search other aftermarket power supplies (eBay, iGo, etc) and see if any are claimed to support the Mini1000 *and* some other HP (or other) machine. Then you *might* be able to find a Kensington tip for the other machine, see if it fits and provides the right voltage.
For the Eee it looks like I'm stuck taking another powertip and replacing the connector with one that's compatible with my Eee. The average user shouldn't consider this path
If you are all tenacious enough to try to search, I swear I saw a table with the barrel adapters' sizes, exact (I think; I'm not sure here) voltages (all the Ns are higher voltages, and J, M, etc. are the lower voltage ones) and corresponding tip designation. It seemed a lot older (meaning they didn't refer to Kensington by name at all). I think it was on a UK site.
Do you have the newer Kensington which comes with N<some number> tips?
I'm not familiar with that NetBook, but I suspect the answer is "no". You'll need to look at the power supply provided with the netbook and see what the output voltage and current ratings are. My EeePC 900A wants 12V at 3A for instance.
Then you have to find out if there's a tip that's mechanically compatible - I thought the N14 would work for me, but it won't. One option is to search other aftermarket power supplies (eBay, iGo, etc) and see if any are claimed to support the Mini1000 *and* some other HP (or other) machine. Then you *might* be able to find a Kensington tip for the other machine, see if it fits and provides the right voltage.
For the Eee it looks like I'm stuck taking another powertip and replacing the connector with one that's compatible with my Eee. The average user shouldn't consider this path
Richard
Thanks Richard--
The Mini PS outputs 19 v 1.58 a. My Ken. PS does use the N series tips. So will any tip that fits be OK? Or is there some kind of rectifier (?) inside there that's specific to the device being powered?
The Mini PS outputs 19 v 1.58 a. My Ken. PS does use the N series tips. So will any tip that fits be OK? Or is there some kind of rectifier (?) inside there that's specific to the device being powered?
There are resistors in the tip which program the voltage and current limits on the power brick. Do *NOT* assume that "fits == works" or you are likely to destroy the laptop!
I just noticed a co-worker's Dell Mini9 uses a 19V adapter which looks similar. I will see if I can test fit an N14 and then measure the voltage off that. Someone earlier noted that it fits the Acer Aspire 1 albeit not well, so it's vaguely possible you'd get lucky with an N14.
You really need a voltmeter - of course I think *everyone* needs a voltmeter, even one of the little $2 jobs from Harbor Freight....
There are resistors in the tip which program the voltage and current limits on the power brick. Do *NOT* assume that "fits == works" or you are likely to destroy the laptop!
I just noticed a co-worker's Dell Mini9 uses a 19V adapter which looks similar. I will see if I can test fit an N14 and then measure the voltage off that. Someone earlier noted that it fits the Acer Aspire 1 albeit not well, so it's vaguely possible you'd get lucky with an N14.
You really need a voltmeter - of course I think *everyone* needs a voltmeter, even one of the little $2 jobs from Harbor Freight....
Richard
Ah those resistors! Thanks for your help. This just in, from on Kensington high:
Thank you for contacting Kensington Technical Support.
We regret to inform you that, we do not have any compatible tip for the HP Mini 100.
However, we may come up with compatible tip in near future.
Hence, we request you to check the website on a regular basis for the new update as we do not have an exact time frame.
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Ah those resistors! Thanks for your help. This just in, from on Kensington high
Yeah, that's the canned answer. They're so paranoid (rightly so) about someone killing their computer that they will deviate not a millimeter from the script. I actually once got semi-useful information from the folks that actually make the units but only after swearing up and down never to blame them when I killed my laptop. I'll try and check tomorrow at work, but I'm headed to TPE on Friday, so I've got a lot of last-minute stuff to do!
I checked the iGo website, and emailed them, but they don't sell this part separately- maybe someone has an old one they aren't using anymore??
I have my corded adaptor, but the pin part that makes the auto connection (ahem, the male part) seems to have taken a different path than the clear tubular adaptor coming home on my last trip. Basically, I need the 3" plastic air to auto adaptor portion shown in this picture (not the corded part, I need the "clear" part): http://www.igo.com/detail/IGO+9120007-02
Please let me know if you can help.
Thanks,
Maggie
I just got the 33197 model to power by Dell 820 and Mini 9. I thought I would check and report the voltages of the various tips that came with this model:
N19 - 19.92v (this one I use with the D820 - PA10 adapter says 19.88v)
N3 - 19.40v (this one I use with the mini9 - reg adapter says 19.45v)
N14 - 19.94v ( a close fit for Mini9 but voltage high)
N2 - 16.33v
N4 - 19.40v
N27 - 19.90v
I have not checked the same tips when using the 12v socket in my car. That will be next test.
I hope to get an m16 tip for my cell and a usb1 for other devices.
Do you have the newer Kensington which comes with N<some number> tips?
My EeePC 900A wants 12V at 3A for instance.
I'm trying to find a tip for my Targus that will fit my EeePc 1000HE. The targus website doesn't list any compatibility with the Eee's, and they don't list the output specs of the various tips so I can't verify the voltage either. Very annoying.
The S1 tip is the right connector, but that's not enough to make me plug it in. Any advice on which tip to use or how I can figure out whether the tip is compatible without risking the computer?
I'm trying to find a tip for my Targus that will fit my EeePc 1000HE. The targus website doesn't list any compatibility with the Eee's, and they don't list the output specs of the various tips so I can't verify the voltage either. Very annoying.
The S1 tip is the right connector, but that's not enough to make me plug it in. Any advice on which tip to use or how I can figure out whether the tip is compatible without risking the computer?
Voltmeter The previous poster measured the ones s/he had - that's really the only safe way. You still *may* have current problems if the plug programs the brick for too low a limit, but you're much less likely to damage anything that way.
I only have a very old Targus - are the new ones the same style plugs as the Kensington do you know? What device(s) does it claim to fit? Maybe I can find an equivalent Kensington plug for one of those.
first thank you all for all the information , I have been googling around for answers in last week, and only here when I knew that I can order free tips directly from kensington, I just called and ordered N9 and USB1 from them
now my real problem is the Dual charging cable ... why is discontinued
the CSR told me ( No Sir we don't manufacturing that part anymore)
and not on ebay and only few online stores still have it in stock but they dont ship to Canada
The previous poster measured the ones s/he had - that's really the only safe way. You still *may* have current problems if the plug programs the brick for too low a limit, but you're much less likely to damage anything that way.
