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    Gaming on greyhound/megabus

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Pettiford, Jun 3, 2016.

  1. Pettiford

    Pettiford Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok im sure this issue has been brought up before but i couldnt find it so here goes:

    Has anyone tried to game with a 15" laptop on megabus or greyhound? Ive heard that airplane outlets have a 90w limit, but i cant find any information about buses..
    I feel like theres a little more space on a bus as well, but it may be annoying for my neighbor nonetheless.

    Im about to ride 17 hrs from NYC to South Carolina and i just started playing the Witcher 3, otherwise i would just read a book or something as i normally do
     
    Pettiford, Jun 3, 2016
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  2. sponge_gto

    sponge_gto Notebook Deity

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    I get a little dizzy on buses when reading/watching from a screen. Haven't even tried gaming though.. The outlets probably won't be able to give you all the juice you need either.
     
    sponge_gto, Jun 3, 2016
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  3. yillbs

    yillbs Notebook Enthusiast

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    Last time I was on a bus, it was a no. It would charge, but any work and the thing would drain, it woudln't even stay even. With that said ( not to get off topic ), for a small 100 dollar investment, this : https://tldr.ly/i9lZ will provide a solid 20V output, and give you some decent time to play. It works on my 240W alienware beast.
     
    yillbs, Jun 4, 2016
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    Heatshiver Notebook Consultant

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    I can't attest to this exact product, but RAVPower makes some solid products, including their batteries.
     
    Heatshiver, Jun 6, 2016
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    Phase Notebook Evangelist

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    no idea. i tried gaming on the Eurostar during my trip to london and paris, and no outlets anywhere. airplane even first class didnt have enough juice in the socket.
     
    Phase, Jun 6, 2016
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