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    Black & Decker VPX Battery system for portable batteries?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by elnino2783, Nov 10, 2007.

  1. elnino2783

    elnino2783 Notebook Enthusiast

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    dunno if there are better systems out there, or if this system will even work, but...

    Black & Decker has a new Lithium-ion battery setup that can be used to power both their tools, and other electronics when coupled with an inverter that has USB and AC plugs.
    I figure you can buy a couple of batteries and maybe get 30-60 min of battery life out of them, but then not only use them on the go, but at your work bench.

    Here is the 2 prong AC/USB inverter setup:
    http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-...JAU/ref=pd_sim_hi_title_2/002-7097289-3042447

    This is the part that I don't know if it will work or not. I know some power bricks have 3 prongs, so you may need to buy a 2 prong adapter to hook it in.

    Here is the battery:
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=277661601&pf_rd_i=B000UMLDX6

    I dont know how long it will actually keep your laptop running,


    A review of the VPX 3 piece Starter Kit:
    http://www.diylife.com/2007/11/05/black-and-decker-vpx-starter-set/