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    Airplane Power Adt. for Sony TZ ??

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by intex, Aug 21, 2007.

  1. intex

    intex Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a new Sony TZ, that I will be taking onboard aircraft for long flights (10+ hours), what SMALL Airplane Power Convertors are available for this TZ that will plug into the seat power adapter?

    Is there anything that can use part of the Sony charger/Power Adapter?

    I don't need another "brick" though.
    Thanks
     
    intex, Aug 21, 2007
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  2. scottyinco

    scottyinco Notebook Evangelist

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    kensington makes a good universal adapter, it's not super small, but it's thin. it's the 120 watt one, and comes with airplane, car, and 120/240 volt plugs, as well as several tips. http://us.kensington.com/html/6330.html i found it with a good tip assortment on ebay for less than $50. i own 2 of them, and they work great!
     
    scottyinco, Aug 22, 2007
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  3. intex

    intex Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for the suggestion. Just changed airlines, and the new one does not have power adapters in biz class. I guess i'll watch 3 hours of movies hten.
     
    intex, Aug 22, 2007
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  4. roor

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    you could always buy an extra battery...
     
    roor, Aug 22, 2007
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  5. ubercool

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    Extra battery is best bet. No existing airplane power supply works with the new "deeper seating" power plugs used on the TZ. The TX plug does not go in far enough!

    (Sounds like something a chick might say!) :D
     
    ubercool, Aug 22, 2007
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    Nanaki Notebook Evangelist

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    You sound as if you've heard that one a few times, ubercool?
     
    Nanaki, Aug 22, 2007
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