Off topic: generic laptop adaptor?

[James Knott]

Alex Maynard wrote:
> I apologize in advance for an off-topic (and probably trivial) question.
> 
> Does anyone happen to know if laptop adaptor/power cords are generic or is
> it better (necessary) to buy the adaptor that matches the laptop? (I have an IBM
> think pad 21, whose adaptor just broke.)

Forgot to mention, you can buy a used one from e-bay or stores that sell
used notebooks.
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