Comments for Tech at Play http://www.techatplay.com Technology in Action Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:13:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on 3 Things You Should Already Know About Your Lithium Ion Battery by bob http://www.techatplay.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-6697 bob Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:13:04 +0000 http://www.techatplay.com/2007/04/07/3-things-you-should-already-know-about-your-lithium-ion-battery/#comment-6697 This website gave me evrythng i needed to know This website gave me evrythng i needed to know

]]> Comment on Review of the Kensington Wall/Air Ultra Compact Notebook Power Adapter by pat toche http://www.techatplay.com/?p=701&cpage=1#comment-6687 pat toche Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:49:43 +0000 http://www.techatplay.com/?p=701#comment-6687 Hi Paul, I bought the adapter on amazon.com, from the U.S, had it shipped over, it's model 33336US, where US stands for the US model. I know now (too late!) that the European model has a different adapter, that might have been better... The connector I'm talking about is a modified C7, very similar to the C7 pictured above but modified slightly by the manufacturer, not much but just enough that it won't fit exactly a C7. Anyhow, I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and I'm very pleased. The kitchen knife adaptation job is one of the highlights of my summer. Hi Paul, I bought the adapter on amazon.com, from the U.S, had it shipped over, it’s model 33336US, where US stands for the US model. I know now (too late!) that the European model has a different adapter, that might have been better… The connector I’m talking about is a modified C7, very similar to the C7 pictured above but modified slightly by the manufacturer, not much but just enough that it won’t fit exactly a C7. Anyhow, I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now and I’m very pleased. The kitchen knife adaptation job is one of the highlights of my summer.

]]> Comment on Cracking open my Sony-Z laptop by moost http://www.techatplay.com/?p=507&cpage=1#comment-6684 moost Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:58:22 +0000 http://www.techatplay.com/?p=507#comment-6684 what are the chances of getting the manual and some more detail on changing the hdd, I have a Z and want to up the storage space. what are the chances of getting the manual and some more detail on changing the hdd, I have a Z and want to up the storage space.

]]> Comment on Review of the Kensington Wall/Air Ultra Compact Notebook Power Adapter by Paul Mah http://www.techatplay.com/?p=701&cpage=1#comment-6683 Paul Mah Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:25:49 +0000 http://www.techatplay.com/?p=701#comment-6683 Hi Pat Touche, I think the 33336US connector that you referred to is just a version without the "neutral" pin. I suppose availability depends on where you live. Personally, I was lucky to favor the use of a retractable cable (and which I already own) that supplies both 2-pin and 3-pin output, so I never had to hunt around for a longer version with the correct connector. Hi Pat Touche, I think the 33336US connector that you referred to is just a version without the “neutral” pin. I suppose availability depends on where you live. Personally, I was lucky to favor the use of a retractable cable (and which I already own) that supplies both 2-pin and 3-pin output, so I never had to hunt around for a longer version with the correct connector.

]]> Comment on Review of the Kensington Wall/Air Ultra Compact Notebook Power Adapter by pat toche http://www.techatplay.com/?p=701&cpage=1#comment-6682 pat toche Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:20:05 +0000 http://www.techatplay.com/?p=701#comment-6682 The Kensington 33336US connector (as pictured above) is "very special" according to just about everyone at the Mongkok computer center, Hong Kong. Couldn't find anything like it. It's probably manufactured by Kensington on purpose so that they can better control your lives. If you cut a standard C7 right down the middle with a kitchen knife and refine the job with a nail file you can get a Kensington 33336US-compatible connector. It took me 15 minutes, it fits well, and now I have a longer wall-to-adaptor cable. It shouldn't have to be this hard though, should it? The Kensington 33336US connector (as pictured above) is “very special” according to just about everyone at the Mongkok computer center, Hong Kong. Couldn’t find anything like it. It’s probably manufactured by Kensington on purpose so that they can better control your lives.

If you cut a standard C7 right down the middle with a kitchen knife and refine the job with a nail file you can get a Kensington 33336US-compatible connector. It took me 15 minutes, it fits well, and now I have a longer wall-to-adaptor cable. It shouldn’t have to be this hard though, should it?

]]> Comment on Review of the Kensington Wall/Air Ultra Compact Notebook Power Adapter by pat toche http://www.techatplay.com/?p=701&cpage=1#comment-6681 pat toche Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:55:11 +0000 http://www.techatplay.com/?p=701#comment-6681 if you zoom on this photo, at the top, you can see what the connector looks like. http://a.imageshack.us/img830/1395/k33336us.jpg if you zoom on this photo, at the top, you can see what the connector looks like.

http://a.imageshack.us/img830/1395/k33336us.jpg

]]> Comment on Review of the Kensington Wall/Air Ultra Compact Notebook Power Adapter by pat toche http://www.techatplay.com/?p=701&cpage=1#comment-6680 pat toche Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:40:02 +0000 http://www.techatplay.com/?p=701#comment-6680 Hi, great review, I got myself the 33336US model because it was the only one currently available quickly where I live. My great worry was that the wall-to-adapter cable is way too short, but I thought I'd buy a cable from a local store. The funny thing is that the 33336US model comes with an IEC connector that I've never seen before. I believe the one you have is C7 (see the picture above, next to your "The Kensington power adapter accepts a standard two-prong type of power plug. It shouldn't be hard to get matching cables from elsewhere if you so desire"). I couldn't find any information on the connector on the 33336US model I bought... It looks similar, except that the two prongs are separated by an empty space and they are not round by more like a sideways rugby ball / USfootball, if you see what I mean... I'm currently considering reshaping a C7 (I have accumulated many in a box) with a knife. Alternatively, I may have to use the packaged connector and reattach it to a longer cable. So here's a warning for anyone planning to replace the cable on the 33336US -- you may not find the (as yet unidentified) connector near your home. Hi, great review, I got myself the 33336US model because it was the only one currently available quickly where I live. My great worry was that the wall-to-adapter cable is way too short, but I thought I’d buy a cable from a local store.

The funny thing is that the 33336US model comes with an IEC connector that I’ve never seen before. I believe the one you have is C7 (see the picture above, next to your “The Kensington power adapter accepts a standard two-prong type of power plug. It shouldn’t be hard to get matching cables from elsewhere if you so desire”). I couldn’t find any information on the connector on the 33336US model I bought… It looks similar, except that the two prongs are separated by an empty space and they are not round by more like a sideways rugby ball / USfootball, if you see what I mean… I’m currently considering reshaping a C7 (I have accumulated many in a box) with a knife. Alternatively, I may have to use the packaged connector and reattach it to a longer cable. So here’s a warning for anyone planning to replace the cable on the 33336US — you may not find the (as yet unidentified) connector near your home.

]]> Comment on 3 Things You Should Already Know About Your Lithium Ion Battery by Paul Mah http://www.techatplay.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-6647 Paul Mah Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:47:20 +0000 http://www.techatplay.com/2007/04/07/3-things-you-should-already-know-about-your-lithium-ion-battery/#comment-6647 Hi Boon, yes, its exactly as you put it. I've been doing that for my last few laptops. The most recent two, a Sony Vaio TZ still, can still run for at least 6 hrs, while my Vaio Z about 4-5 hrs with Wi-Fi switched off. Hi Boon, yes, its exactly as you put it. I’ve been doing that for my last few laptops. The most recent two, a Sony Vaio TZ still, can still run for at least 6 hrs, while my Vaio Z about 4-5 hrs with Wi-Fi switched off.

]]> Comment on 3 Things You Should Already Know About Your Lithium Ion Battery by boon http://www.techatplay.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-6646 boon Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:53:26 +0000 http://www.techatplay.com/2007/04/07/3-things-you-should-already-know-about-your-lithium-ion-battery/#comment-6646 is that means that i can charge my laptop's battery whenever i want without concerning about the battery percentage??? Which mean i can charge it when it is 50% or 60% or so on....??? is that means that i can charge my laptop’s battery whenever i want without concerning about the battery percentage??? Which mean i can charge it when it is 50% or 60% or so on….???

]]> Comment on 3 Things You Should Already Know About Your Lithium Ion Battery by Deogratius Kweka http://www.techatplay.com/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-6635 Deogratius Kweka Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:20:11 +0000 http://www.techatplay.com/2007/04/07/3-things-you-should-already-know-about-your-lithium-ion-battery/#comment-6635 I like this article, it will give me more sense of urgency, charging my gadgets every time I get a room to charge it as I was not real good on this part. Good Job.. Thanks! I like this article, it will give me more sense of urgency, charging my gadgets every time I get a room to charge it as I was not real good on this part.
Good Job..
Thanks!

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