PC Line 90W Universal Laptop Power Adapter review

Dead power pack? Read on...

PC Line 90W Universal Laptop Power Adapter. Gadgets, Chargers, PC Line, Hardware 0

Reviewer: Chris Hall
Review Date: 30 January 2009
Manufacturer: PC Line
Price as reviewed: £59.99
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Our score

6/10

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Quick review

The good: Lots of adapters, easy to use, as UK and Euro plugs
The bad: Connection not totally robust, expensive
Verdict: When you are caught without power, at least you know that the PC Line 90W Universal Laptop Power Adapter will solve your problem, if in a little bit of a rough and ready way

Comments

I have just bought one of these for my Dell Inspiron 1100.

The pcline adapter doesn't work.

The Dell pack seems to have the same output specs (Voltage, Wattage) except the Ampage which is 3.75 instead of 4.5. Is this why? Posted by Mark, UK
I CANNOT FIND WHICH VOLTAGE TO SWICH TO , I THREW MY OLD CABLE AWAY AS PUPPY CHEWED IT !!! AND IT DOESNT SAY ON BOTTOM OF MY COMPAQ LAPTOP WHAT TO SWITCH IT TO ? CAN YOU HELP Posted by VERA MANSON, Inverness-shire, Scotland
I have a pcline adapter i can not find out where to get the little connector to replace the one that i was using as it does not work, can you tell me where i can get one from please. thank you Posted by v lofthouse, UK
you check in your old charger where to volts required is printed Posted by john, africa
I have a pcline adapter i can not find out where to get the little connector to replace the one that i was using as it does not work, can you tell me where i can get one from please. thank you Posted by kirsty, england
I bought one of these, after a month the thing spontaneously died. It was really expensive and because it was just over a week from the 28 day money back guarantee, I don't even get a refund!! Go to Amazon. You can get the real adapter you need for as little as £20. Thats what I'm doing. By the way, does anyone know if the pc line adapter is covered by product warranty?? Posted by Anon, UK
Do not buy this adapted. I had one and it functioned correctly for about 3 months and then one day, it got extremely hot and a power surge blew my motherboard. Do not use!! Posted by A Vedi, UK
Is this compatible with the Lenovo T61p? Posted by Samir , UK
I strongly advise against buying this adapter. The connecting plug is flimsy - I got a replacement adapter after the first connector snapped, and exactly the same has happened on the second one. In addition, the plastic casing on the actual adapter is not securely closed. Very expensive for a cheaply made and flimsy adapter. Not impressed. Posted by Sheona, UK
I have a pcline adapter i can not find out where to get the little connector to replace the one that i was using as it does not work, can you tell me where i can get one from please. thank you
This is the same as the comment above..... I could do with another set. Thanks Posted by Phil, UK