DC power adapter?

Does anyone have experience with this variable power adapter offered by
"battery_street" on fleabay?

Item # 130286763341

I have a cf48 and a cf29, and this would appear to work on both. Thanks.

 

Very good idea, but the key problem I would see is the detachable target connectors are definitely not 'rugged' and are good for non-rugged consumer devices, but generally bad news for anything which should be 'tough'.

However if the kit provides the right connector to make with your systems (the listing claims it does), give it a go. Usually I prefer factory original AC power units since that have a complete target power cable though that only allows connecting to one type of DC socket.

Another thing to keep in mind is the efficiency of the unit, which relates to how hot it will get and how well it's been designed and constructed. It's given an 80 watt rating, so when set to 16 volts it should be able to supply up to 5 amps comfortably. If it gets very hot when running a CF29, it might not be reliable for long-term use. The CF28 factory original AC power units are rated for 3.58 amps at 15.6 volts dc and the one I use here with my CF28 doesn't get more than moderately warm.

Craig.

 

I've gone thru three of these units, all of them promptly self-destructed.
Being an electronics guy I have tried to repair them but they were too far gone plus they were poorly built.
I strongly recommend looking for a Lind dc supply.
They are very well built and you can find a good deal on one if you shop wisely.
Have fun shopping I'm sure you'll find one.
Chuck

 

Thanks Craig and Marconi. I searched the forum using some different terms and it looks like the Lind adapters are indeed the way to go.

 

I use a Kensington adapter that doesn't cost too much more than the Chinese one you posted... Works well for me.. But it does have the interchangeable tips, which I don't care for but I do like being able to use it for all me laptops....

How about a Big Inverter... Then you can watch TV AND use the laptop!

 

I have one of the Lind adaptors to use in the car (also works on locos that have +12 v 'lung cancer stick lighter' outlets in the cabs) and it's really good. However it needs DC input and doesn't work with AC unless Lind makes a version which is an AC adaptor supporting both 120 and 240 VAC standards.

I take the DC Lind adaptor kit with the CF28 in my Pelican 1500 case when I travel.

Craig.

 

Craig,
Lind does make 110-220v power supplies but bring your wallet! I've never seen one on eBay. The ones I've been selling are $109 or $129 from Lind depending on input voltage.
CAP

 

Great forum fellas!

Question, Toughbook. What Kensington DC adaptor do you use? The multi-tip modality may be handy for cameras, etc..

 

Buy a Lind and dont look back. I use there rugged 12V adapter, and they have a 12V/110V adapter as well. It automatically switches to whatever your current current is. That was wierd.

I think I paid in the low $300.00s but it is one nice piece of art! When I am driving it pulls 110 from my Pure Sine Inverter, turn the car off and it switches to 12V.

I think the Capt and I should have invested in that company.

 

Thanks Toyo--bought the Capt's last Lind for a song. Haven't used it yet, but it's very substantial. And the Capt. is very fast.

 

What model Toughbook do you have?