Longer Power Cord for new G5
Just received the new 20" G5 and was a little dismayed at how short the power cord is. I want to situate my mac in the center of a room and I can, of course, use a simple extension cord but I was wondering if anyone made a longer power cord that would be compatible with the "mickey mouse" input on the back of the mac. Does anyone know if such an item exists and if so, how to get one?
Dale,
I believe the power cord is of standard length. It will be difficult to find a longer one. Perhaps you could build your own power strip for whatever furniture you want to place the iMac on. The power strip can have a long enough cord, and you would have something to plug other stuff in to.
Steve
PS - I find nothing 'Mickey Mouse" about the connector. It's too round
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