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    power supply suggestions...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by captainbarred, Jan 12, 2007.

  1. captainbarred

    captainbarred Notebook Guru

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    hey all, I ordered a Dell Inspiron 6400 and cant wait for it!

    I have since though been looking for a power supply for a backup as I hate the dell power adaptors and would like a DC/air power option.

    I was EXTREMELY happy with my Igo Juice 7 but alas, the 6400 takes more power than the 70 can dish out!

    I started looking on Igo's web-stie for a new solution and found that the power tip for the 6400 does not charge the battery but can only provide straight-through power to the unit. WTF?!?!
    See here - http://www.igo.com/product.asp?sku=2701847

    In any case, are there any 3rd party DC/AIR/AC all in one units that can charge the battery??

    Thanks in advance.

    -Tim
     
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    The Kensington 120W AC/DC Slim Power Adapter. Available online for less than 40$ shipped. All the tips you need will be included (at least, the Dell will be supported right out of the box)
     
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  3. captainbarred

    captainbarred Notebook Guru

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    Gents, through a bit of searching I happened upon this site in regards to the afore mentioned Kensington Brick - http://www.starsurplus.com/viewcart.lasso

    At $23 + $5 shipping for the unit, that is a great price. It doesnt include the tip I need, but that is available locally for $9.99 plus tax - any compusa.

    Thanks Guatam3 for the suggestion, that will likely be my best option!
     
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  4. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    Which airline? Most US domestic are rated only 70 watts at the seat outlet. Do google search. 70 watts will run your laptop unless you charge battery and/or game with a killer GPU.

    I wouldn't let anyone know your charging your "dell" battery ;)...and some airlines forbid you to charge ANY laptop battery.
     
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  5. captainbarred

    captainbarred Notebook Guru

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    wow didnt know that....

    well, I want it primarily for the DC plug, shh dont tell anyone, but Ive never flown before :eek:
     
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  6. hydra

    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    If your just looking for car mobility, get a cheap 12 to 115 DC/AC inverter at Walmarts, about $25 for 200 watts, and use your AC/DC brick.
     
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    mr_bots Notebook Evangelist

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    The power brick that ships with the 6400/E1505 is rated at only 65W (or atleast the power brick that mine came with), so an airplane adapter should be more than enough.
     
    mr_bots, Jan 13, 2007
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