power supply for HP 110 Portable Plus ?

From: Frank McConnell <fmc_at_reanimators.org>
Date: Fri Sep 8 23:57:50 2000

ard_at_p850ug1.demon.co.uk (Tony Duell) wrote (after me):
> > mechanical wall outlet configurations.) Output is 8VAC, 3A, which
>
> Probably a typo, but it could be serious. The output is 8V, 3VA (not 3A).
> The output current is therefore 0.375A. Also the regulation

Tony is absolutely correct (as usual). I plead stupidity: I should
have put my glasses on before reading the front of the adapter.
Have to admit I wondered how it thought it could fit 3A down those
skinny wires that go to the output plug.

BTW, the Fedco battery packs (3x Gates Cyclon cells in series, held
together with a big piece of heat-shrunk tubing) that I got from iGo
do work. I've ordered another batch from another online seller
(trying to save a few bucks) and will post a note when they've arrived
and I've had time to install them.

-Frank McConnell
Received on Fri Sep 08 2000 - 23:57:50 BST