Setting up the mCube Mini is very easy and the process can be summarized into a few steps:
1. Plug the power unit to either the car or airplane adapter
2. Pick the correct notebook power tip and plug it into the power unit
3. Select the proper voltage range with the voltage switch
4. Plug the power unit to the chosen power source
5. Plug the power unit to the laptop
The correct tip for your notebook can be found by either reading through the product manual or by visiting Innergie’s website:
Innergie CheckTip: Link
Again, the Innergie mCube Mini does not support Apple notebooks. Innergie explains why in their FAQ:
Innergie FAQ: Question 8
8. Do Innergie adapters support Apple laptops?
As the apple laptops utilize a proprietary MagSafe connector that is not currently licensed to any third party, the Innergie adapters do not support the Apple laptops. The iPod and iPhones, however, can be charged through the USB power ports on the Innergie adapters through original charging cables.
As the apple laptops utilize a proprietary MagSafe connector that is not currently licensed to any third party, the Innergie adapters do not support the Apple laptops. The iPod and iPhones, however, can be charged through the USB power ports on the Innergie adapters through original charging cables.
The correct voltage range can be determined by reading the power characteristics of the AC/DC power adapter of the notebook or the bottom of the notebook itself. It would have been more convenient if the mCube Mini could automatically select the proper voltage range. Depending on which voltage range is chosen, the LED indicator will glow green (15-17V) or blue (18-21V).
Once everything is plugged in, the connections are very strong.
The Innergie mCube Mini plugged in and ready for action
It is said that many third-party universal power adapters have overall poor build quality. This is not the case of the Innergie mCube Mini. The sturdiness of the cables and the notebook tips are top notch. Also, seeing as the power cable is flexible and the notebook tips have a right angle, damaging the power socket of the notebook or the Innergie mCube Mini is difficult.
The Innergie mCube Mini plugged to a Dell Inspiron 1525
