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    Car charger/adaptors for notebooks

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by bern___, Jan 6, 2009.

  1. bern___

    bern___ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello all,
    I am interested in charging my notebook in my car, or letting the person next to me use the notebook while I am driving in a long distance trip. Just wondering what sort of chargers/adaptors do you use.
    Cheers! :)
     
    bern___, Jan 6, 2009
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Dell sells one for their laptops on their website.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 6, 2009
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  3. bern___

    bern___ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Currently using a Lenovo. I understand that they have one as well but I am only interested in the vehicle charger and I am unwilling to pay 1200 HKD for that AC/DC Combo Adaptor set.

    Are there any cheaper options out there?
     
    bern___, Jan 6, 2009
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  4. SCE_Sobek

    SCE_Sobek Notebook Evangelist

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    yes buy a power inverter for the cigarret plug of your car.
     
    SCE_Sobek, Jan 6, 2009
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    +1,

    You can buy these inverters for somewhere around $25 from a store selling car accessories, or from eBay.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jan 6, 2009
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    bern___ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are these inverter safe and efficient?
    Any recommendations?
    Any particular stuff I should look out for when buying one?
    Cheers all :)
     
    bern___, Jan 7, 2009
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