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    Asus A8JP car adapter

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by daveyp225, Jan 14, 2007.

  1. daveyp225

    daveyp225 Notebook Guru

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    Is there a car charger for the A8JP available?
     
    daveyp225, Jan 14, 2007
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    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Not sure, but why not just get a cigarette 12v adapter thing. They are ~$30 new and then you can just plug your notebook right into it along with just about any other electronic device that is under 100w's.
     
    Jason, Jan 14, 2007
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    stamar Notebook Prophet

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    well the best solution is not an ac adapter

    but something that converts 12 v dc into 19 v dc or whatever your notebook uses.

    You lose a lot of power converting dc to ac, and then having your power brick convert the ac back to dc
     
    stamar, Jan 14, 2007
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    You do loose a a lot of power in heat waste energy, but it is the easiest and cheapest solution I believe.
     
    Jason, Jan 14, 2007
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    Hmm. I guess the DC-AC converter will be my last resort. For now I can wait, but with only 2hr battery life, I will likely need one soon. I'll try shopping around for a universal one.
     
    daveyp225, Jan 14, 2007
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