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Apple Computing Products:
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Power block for the Powerbook, why plastic? (and ways to improve the product)
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<blockquote data-quote="Avalon" data-source="post: 130697" data-attributes="member: 5184"><p>Hmm...a metal housing on a device that is plugged directly into 110V (or 220V in Europe)...I don't think that would be such a good idea.</p><p>If such a powerblock is faulty and has, for example, a powerleakage, touching it could be deadly. That's a serious safety issue...</p><p>The iBook and PowerBook have the same powerblock (not just the design, but the whole device) which means they are produced in higher numbers, resulting in lower prices. Having 2 different blocks would make each of it more expensive to produce.</p><p></p><p>Though it would look pretty cool, especially with the glowing Apple-logo. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Avalon, post: 130697, member: 5184"] Hmm...a metal housing on a device that is plugged directly into 110V (or 220V in Europe)...I don't think that would be such a good idea. If such a powerblock is faulty and has, for example, a powerleakage, touching it could be deadly. That's a serious safety issue... The iBook and PowerBook have the same powerblock (not just the design, but the whole device) which means they are produced in higher numbers, resulting in lower prices. Having 2 different blocks would make each of it more expensive to produce. Though it would look pretty cool, especially with the glowing Apple-logo. :cool: [/QUOTE]
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