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compeng100
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June 1st, 2008 19:00
Surge Protector
I am getting my laptop tomorrow and I was wondering if I should always have it plugged into a surge protector when I have it plugged into the wall? I was also wondering if the XPS M1530 comes with a surge protector? I don't think it does, so that may mean that I need to go get one before I get the laptop tomorrow. Thanks for any help.
- We have one with the Desktop just in case o' the worst, but unless lightning strikes around you are common, i personally wouldnt worry about it. Where i live there are pine trees everywhere so im 99% sure lightning would strike one o' them before it does my house.
TheRealFireblad
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Posted June 2nd, 2008 02:00
I've never yet had a problem in this regard, but I personally have all my computers - and my home theatre equipment, running through (Belkin) surge protectors nonetheless.
IMO... for the sake of a few quid... "Prevention is better than cure" ;)
compeng100
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Posted June 2nd, 2008 13:00
Well I went out and got one yesterday just to be safe. A couple of years back we had several tvs blown out by a lightning strike, so I am a little wary of hooking my new laptop up without a surge protector. Thanks for all the comments.
Mr.RED
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Posted June 1st, 2008 19:00
Unless you live in an area where surges are common i wouldnt bother about it.
I dont have any surge protectors anywhere in my house and have never had any problems.