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    Automotive Power Adapter MacBook Pro

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by JK_JEEP, Nov 28, 2009.

  1. JK_JEEP

    JK_JEEP Notebook Consultant

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    Does Apple make a power adapter for the 12 volt automotive power plug for the MacBook Pro?

    The MagSafe Airline Adapter
    :(
     
    JK_JEEP, Nov 28, 2009
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  2. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    If there isn't one on their site then no. I don't think you can even run a notebook like that with out a converter.
     
    Seshan, Nov 28, 2009
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  3. snork

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    Cheapest option is just to get a 120VAC power inverter for the car and use your regular power adapter. I've seen some 3rd party magsafe adapters but they are ridiculously expensive ($89+).
     
    snork, Nov 28, 2009
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  4. JK_JEEP

    JK_JEEP Notebook Consultant

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    Jeeeez

    how in the heck do they expect a person to try to drive and surf the internet at the same time! ;) :D
     
    JK_JEEP, Nov 28, 2009
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  5. HLdan

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    On battery of course, BUT with their eyes closed. ;)
     
    HLdan, Nov 28, 2009
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  6. snork

    snork Notebook Evangelist

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    snork, Nov 28, 2009
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    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    Vogelbung, Nov 29, 2009
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  8. gms238

    gms238 Notebook Consultant

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    I ran my MBP on a converter while I was driving (or rather I drove and my wife ran the MBP) with no problem. Just plugged it in and the thing ran smooth.

    Good luck
     
    gms238, Nov 30, 2009
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  9. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    I wouldnt trust these 3rd party made magsafe connectors... Apple is already in lawsuits over them...

    if you want to trust them, buy now before they are gone.... but any warranty from them could be gone later.. and any damage they may cause to your machine you better try to make sure Apple doesn't know about if you go in for warranty.
     
    doh123, Dec 1, 2009
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  10. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    I'm pretty sure they are manufacturing their own. Might be illegal, as you said.
     
    masterchef341, Dec 1, 2009
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  11. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Personally, I wouldn't trust a power supply for my laptop other than the original, or genuine replacement. If I buy a replacement Apple power supply and it fries my laptop, odds are Apple will take care of it repair. If I buy a 3rd party power supply and it fries my laptop, Apple will promptly empty my wallet for any repairs necessary.

    Do a Google search for 12V power inverters (or even check eBay) as you can get a decent one for about $20 and then not have to worry about using a 3rd party power adapter.
     
    Khris, Dec 1, 2009
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  12. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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    As Snork said the easiest, cheapest and safest way is an inverter which is easily gotten either on line or even locally at stores like Radio Shack or Best Buy.
     
    steve p, Dec 1, 2009
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  13. MotoXXX

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    Not worth the risk in my opinion...

    These things get 4-6 hours of battery life. How many times are you in a vehicle for 4-6 hours? You could think of it like that.
     
    MotoXXX, Dec 2, 2009
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