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iceman
28-08-2007, 11:01 AM
What sort of adapter do I need to power my laptop off my 12V battery (or car cigarette plug)?

It's a Dell Latitude D600.

Would something like this be suitable? (dick smith (http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/46d374ea03e8ca282740c0a87f9c0735/Product/View/M9694)). The downside is, it's $148.

Is there anything else?
mojo
28-08-2007, 11:05 AM
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MP3467

Our Paul (I think) is using some sort of inverter for his laptop.
Omaroo
28-08-2007, 11:08 AM
Mike - I'd try using a pure sine wave inverter (rather than a cheaper modified sine) off your car battery or another 12v power source that you might have access to.

Here's a 300w unit from Tricky's for $144 that'd do the job admirably (plus you can use it for plenty of other things such as charging your phone or whatever other 240v appliances you have):

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/46d374ea03e8ca282740c0a87f9c0735/Product/View/M5113
iceman
28-08-2007, 11:10 AM
Looks good, more affordable. Is there something similar at DSE? There's no jaycar near me at work and I was hoping to get something at lunchtime.

There's a jaycar near home but I won't be able to get there this arvo.
RB
28-08-2007, 12:09 PM
Have a look at this one Mike, not sure if it's still available though.

http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/46d383fb0c87e9b82742c0a87f9c07a2/Product/View/M9691
iceman
28-08-2007, 12:42 PM
I just found one at DSE, it is a Targus brand. Reduced from $150 to $110.

Will try it out tonight. Need the laptop powered to keep Jacob entertained ;)
h0ughy
28-08-2007, 01:52 PM
yes money can buy happiness
[1ponders]
28-08-2007, 03:59 PM
The one I use is a Kerio Energy Night. It does the trick admirably.
radu5er
28-08-2007, 06:08 PM
So I've heard...:D

"People who say money can't but happiness just don't know where to shop." (Mrs. Thurston Howell III)
wolfman
29-08-2007, 12:15 AM
I have a couple of Projecta Laptop power adaptors, they have a adjustable voltage selector to suit any laptop, you can get them from most Auto Parts stores for around $60. I use one on my Laptop and one to Power My Meade LX200 off my feild battery, they have 15, 16, 18. 19. 20, 22, 24, volt settings at 3.5 amps.