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Follow on Google News | Dell AC Laptop Adapters Can not Work With HP LaptopsDell AC adapters do not work with HP laptops, and vice versa, to keep people from using a competitor's products on their computers. This then forces you to buy only HP power adaptors
By: laptopadaptershop.com.au Are you sure you understand the above questions and how to figure out their answers? More information that might be of interest regarding this issue: Laptops are not normally dependent on a special dell laptop power-supply (http://www.laptopadaptershop.com.au/ A laptop charging the battery whilst being on can easily draw 90 watt, where as when it does not charge the battery it will only draw between 30 and 50 watt depending on model. Captive Market When you buy a product that uses proprietary hardware, you then become part of a "captive market." A captive market is a group of buyers who cannot shop elsewhere. This then allows the companies involved to engage in rent-seeking behavior and generate greater profits. HP's Reasons By limiting your options only to sanctioned HP power adapters, HP can then charge more for its adapters, since you have no alternative products. Dell's Reasons Dell is pulling the same trick, since if you are in possession of Dell accessories you are then more likely to buy a Dell computer. In addition they do not want to help any competitor, since a computer without power is no good. Thus you are more likely to buy a replacement computer, which hopefully will be a Dell according to their reasoning. End
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