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    12v laptop charger

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Rockin, Apr 28, 2008.

  1. Rockin

    Rockin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there an adaptor where I can charge my laptop in the car?
     
    Rockin, Apr 28, 2008
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You can buy an Car/Travel charger, or buy a power inverter.
     
    Lithus, Apr 28, 2008
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  3. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    ^i ve booth ,and 2 one is way better!
     
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  4. be77solo

    be77solo pc's and planes

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    power inverter is way better? I'd have thought the direct 12V charger would be better.... but I have neither yet, but am about to buy one as well, so curious on your thoughts.... thanks
     
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    A power inverter is $30-50 and guaranteed to work. An adapter is usually $100+ and you may have to look around for a compatible one.
     
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    As long as your cigarette lighter can handle the amperage, then a power inverter is fine. I can't use my X205 in my car because the power inverter needs ~20 Amps of 12v DC coming from the cigarette lighter, and the circuit is only rated for 10. If your laptop is beefy then you will need to hardwire a power inverter to your battery, but if your laptop is in the 65-90w power adapter range then your cigarette lighter should be able to handle it.

    -J.B.
     
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  7. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    I wish you posted this a day earlier there was a deal on Woot.com for two power inverters for like $12 or somthing.

    Anyway, a power inverter is fine. You can buy them at Radioshack.
    150w will be enough.

    This is a nice one... It looks like it has a big ass fuse in there to protect against power surges which is awesome.

    http://www.radioshack.com/product/i...+inverter&kw=power+inverter&parentPage=search
     
    Gregory, May 1, 2008
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