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.)

As long as the adapter has the correct voltage and can supply the
necessary power and has the right connector and polarity, it should be
fine.  There are some aftermarket adapters, from Targus etc..
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