Spring Singapore Approves Asus Eee PC AC Adaptor Aug 29, 2007

According to SPRING Singapore's website, the Asus Eee PC AC Adaptor (model AD59230) was only registered on August 29, 2007 and given the registration number CPA PIE EAD 071483-11.

SPRING (Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board) Singapore has served as the MTI's appointed Safety Authority to administer the Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Registration Scheme (CPS Scheme) since 1991. It ensures that consumer products gazetted as controlled goods meet the specified safety standards and are safe for normal use. Registration with SPRING Singapore is mandatory before a controlled good (such as the AC adaptor) can be advertised, traded or displayed for sale.

Question now is if the Asus AD59230 adaptor is indeed the one that will be bundled with the Asus Eee PC, that means Asus could not have been able to launch the subnote in Singapore before Aug 29, 2007 even if they have previously announced an earlier launch date.

Well, it is always possible Asus has several types of adaptors that will be bundled with the Asus Eee PC. But given the numerous delays, it does make one wonder.