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BigP

macrumors newbie
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Aug 17, 2012
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Canada
Hello,

Love the air so far (have only had it since Friday) & am slowly learning osX. Id did take me 1/2 hr on Friday to see how much disc space I had...LOL

Question, what is up with the power adapter? Should you always use the 3 prong extension if you can? Why does it come with a two prong as well ??

Thnks!!

Chris
 
BigP said:
Hello,

Love the air so far (have only had it since Friday) & am slowly learning osX. Id did take me 1/2 hr on Friday to see how much disc space I had...LOL

Question, what is up with the power adapter? Should you always use the 3 prong extension if you can? Why does it come with a two prong as well ??

Thnks!!

Chris
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You can use either. However, the 3 prong extension is when normally your power outlet is far. Also, it brings the added benefit of a ground wire in case your Mac becomes charged with static.
 
BigP said:
Question, what is up with the power adapter? Should you always use the 3 prong extension if you can? Why does it come with a two prong as well ??
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Sometimes you are using an outlet that will not accommodate the large AC adapter. I leave my 3-prong extension plugged in behind my desk and charge my MBA while at home. at school, I take the foldy 2-prong. One is not safer or better than the other, just personal preference.
 
oops, i didnt know u replied. haha.

actually i was suspecting that the metallic rounded hook when u remove the block, could be for the earth wire - so i deleted it.
 
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