Targus Premium Laptop Charger (AC/DC) APM69US (Piano Black)

by Targus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.2 x 2 inches ; 11 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002UAUZQW
• Item model number: APM69US
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 25, 2009

Product Description

The Targus Laptop Charger is half the size and weight of typical AD/DC chargers and is about the size of a blackberry. As the smallest adapter on the market, this charger is ideal for travel and includes 9 laptop tips, one mini-USB tip for cell phones, cameras or other compatible devices and one iPod/iPhone tip. Easily power or charge a laptop and one additional item such as a Blackberry or iPod at the same time. For added convenience the charger plugs directly into the wall and the AC prongs rotate 180 degrees, allowing the user to plug the charger into a power strip without blocking other outlets. The prongs also lie flat for added portability. To charge or power multiple devices in the car, the charger includes a portable auto adapter. The thin, lightweight cord packs quickly and easily and includes an elastic band for cable management. The integrated tip storage clips onto the power cord so tips stay with the charger and are readily available when needed. The Premium Laptop Charger also comes with the Tips From Targus Program which supplies users with a free tip* for your 2nd laptop and/or cell phone and free tips for future laptops and cell phones so the charger remains compatible with your devices. Form Factor- Half the size and weight of typical AC/DC chargers; includes integrated cable management and tip storage. Functionality- Power or charge two items simultaneously with the same adapter through an AC outlet or in a car/plane. Convenience- Compatible with leading laptop manufactures; Includes 9 tips for laptops, one mini-USB tip for cell phones or cameras and one iPod/iPhone tip. Tips From Targus Program gives free additional tips to make sure your devices are covered. 60% less materials are used to build this product; One charger can be used to power or charge everything by changing the tip. RoHS Compliant- Yes **Please be advised that new Targus product should arrive in sealed retail packaging as shown in the image gallery.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very hot temperatures measured, August 26, 2010

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Daniel Leithauser (Grand Junction, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus Premium Laptop Charger (AC/DC) APM69US (Piano Black) (Personal Computers)

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I was interested to see how well this power supply would work with my Asus laptop, replacing the normal heavy brick power adapter. Nine connections available for many different types of units, including one for an ipod. It charged my laptop, no problem, but I was stunned how hot the charger was during the charge. I decided to bring home a surface temperature measurement gun (a Raytec MiniTemp MT). The Raytec is a handheld non-contact infrared thermometer that you aim at a surface with a laser pointer and it displays a temperature at that point. Starting temp 75F. Temp during charging? On the piano black side, 142F. On the opposite side, 158-162F. That is more than warm. That is very hot. Hot enough to damage a plastic surface that it might rest upon while plugged in. While hot, the rear 158F surface is ribbed so some of that heat is dissipated, and not as hot to your skin as you might expect. The manual says it will get warm, I guess it is a matter of perspective. It is obviously current draw for my laptop requiring a printed output of 19.2V - 6.32 amps. Once the laptop charged, the temperature dropped to 115F and over 10 minutes another 10F to 105F. Charging an ipod the unit did not quite as hot ranging from 106-115F.

Temperature aside, the compact unit can charge two things at once (did not try), and has an car DC adapter with an automatic cut-off if it gets too hot. I have not had a chance to check that particular temperature for charging a laptop in the car, but will update this review if I do. There is no adapter for a mini usb cell phone connection, an increasingly common charger connection for smart phones like Blackberry and Droids. Adapters are cheap, but you may need one to charge your phone. It is a nice looking, light, and sturdy charger that could replace bulkier chargers, especially when traveling. Just be careful where you plug it in and what it might be resting on during charging.

Update: I guess that this charger just does not like my laptop's current draw. It started going on and off in its last charge attempt. It was making an audible buzzing noise each time it would cycle, about once every 5 seconds. The unit was as hot as it was before, 160F. I suspect that the automatic cut-off preventing overheating is kicking on and off. At this point, I would not recommend this charger if you have similar power requirements (19.2V-6.32A). Back to the old brick for my laptop!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight and versatile charger with multitude of tips, March 14, 2010

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Yozhik (Portland OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Targus Premium Laptop Charger (AC/DC) APM69US (Piano Black) (Personal Computers)

This is an excellent charger which is very compact and fits well into a laptop bag. It stores flat and the plug is embedded within the body of the device. Many tips are provided, and you can get the tip for free by contacting the company. My Blackberry Storm needed a different type of mini-USB connector which I had to order from Targus. The packaging of this charger states lifetime free tips. If you go to the Targus website, it lists a price for each tip, but you don't need to pay the extra money for them.

The only downside is that the tips easily separate from the connector - I used some simple scotch tape to keep them together. This seems to work fine.

I also like how it charges my Blackberry at the same time, eliminating the need to carry my Blackberry charger on my frequent business trips.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good universal charger, February 25, 2010

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Trailblazer (Walworth, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Targus Premium Laptop Charger (AC/DC) APM69US (Piano Black) (Personal Computers)

I received the Targus APM69US today. I was a little nervous about purchasing it since I could not find a single review anywhere. It is a very new device. The reason I wanted it is because I have a Kensington 33197 and I could not find a tip for my new HP HDX16t laptop. I also have a Dell 610 laptop.

The charger as received is exactly as described on the Targus web page. It has multiple tips (11 in total) that can charge just about anything. I tried it on the Dell laptop, and it charged it as I was using it. I tried it on the HP HDX16t and it charged it just fine. However, there is a charging light where the charger plugs in. With the HP charger, the light turns on as soon as it is plugged it, and a chime sounds. With this Targus charger, the light does not come on and the chime does not sound. But it charges just fine. Even as I am using it. I charged my IPOD with no problem. I charged devices that use the mini USB plug and they work fine. I am charging the HP laptop and the IPOD simultaneously with no problem. It is a well designed and solid charger. I hope it lasts a long time with no problems.

The reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 is because of the charge light on the HP laptop. Not sure what that is all about, but it does seem to work just fine. I have not tried the DC (Car) charger as yet. I will update the review after I try it. I now have to order a micro USB tip for my palm PRE phone.