Laptop Power Adapters and Chargers for Apple PowerBook G4
Almost all laptops come with a power adapter and charger, but over time natural wear and tear or loss can leave them useless. Spare laptop power adapters and chargers for the apple PowerBook G4 are always worth having, as a laptop with no power is useless to everyone.
Genuine Apple chargers
The bonus of a genuine charger is you know for a fact it will be compatible and built to a high standard. Apple products have that unique sense of style, so a genuine charger will match the aesthetic of your PowerBook G4 as well as charge it efficiently.
The fourth generation PowerBook is ancient in technology terms having been released well over ten years ago. Whilst still a good piece of kit, it is harder to find generic chargers floating about that will be compatible with it. Apple often continue to sell chargers and accessories for specific products long after they have been discontinued.
Generic Chargers
Despite their rarity, it is still possible to snatch up a generic charger for your Apple PowerBook G4. The plug parts, with their quirky, slot in design, have remained much the same for many years, however the actual adaptor and the input required has changed dramatically. Macs now have a magnetic snap in port that looks much like a smaller USB. The PowerBook G4 uses the old cylindrical shaped chargers. A number of companies still sell these, but make sure you are getting the right product for your model number.
Using a charger with the wrong voltage, even if it seems to fit into your charging port, can cause damage to the plug or worse, your PowerBook. Whereas the electronics of most buildings have safety measures in place, using the wrong power supplies can still be dangerous, so check the required voltage on the bottom of your Mac.
