Wall Wart (was Re: Mastersport 386SX)

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Thu Jan 24 16:37:51 2002

On Thu, 24 Jan 2002, Ethan Dicks wrote:
> --- Dave Mabry <dmabry_at_mich.com> wrote:
>
> > I used to have the computer he was referring to in the original post, a
> > Zenith MastersPort SX and it's AC adapter was an inline variety. Cords
> > on both ends. I never would have guessed it being called a wart.
>
> I think that's an extended use of the metaphor - calling any external
> transformer a "wall wart", whether it hangs from the wall or has a
> short power cord. Personally, I reserve the term only for the type
> that fastens up against the wall.

I tend to refer to the ones that have power cords and sit on the floor as
bricks.

-Toth
Received on Thu Jan 24 2002 - 16:37:51 GMT