[NTLK] NewtCom Dongle power usage figures

[Tom]

On Wednesday, 8 July 2026 20:50:19 British Summer Time Tom wrote:
> https://rachaelandtom.info/photos/picture/23038-pxl_20260706_133426253/category/913-apple_newton[1]
> &
> https://rachaelandtom.info/photos/picture/23039-pxl_20260706_133437301/category/913-apple_newton[2]
> 
> > can theoretically do 2A / 15W. So even with a running Wifi card there should be plenty of power.
> 
> I'll have to have another go with my old WiFi router :)


And here's it while using WiFi; 4.98w, 0.34a, 1.71w (high of 2.2w)
https://rachaelandtom.info/photos/picture/23040-pxl_20260709_121925028/category/913-apple_newton[1]

(yes I labeled the buttons on the power sensor :) )

-- 
Tom
MessagePad 110, 2100 owner and, in case it's not obvious, geek.

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[1] https://rachaelandtom.info/photos/picture/23040-pxl_20260709_121925028/category/913-apple_newton