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Old 22-07-2008, 07:39 PM
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what power 12v-240 would i need to run a laptop in my car cheers
Old 22-07-2008, 07:49 PM
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What wattage does your lappy consume?

The in car power adapter for my Dell is rated at 120W, it's a "Kensington Universal 120W DC Power Adapter."

EDIT TO ADD: as per post below, don't get a mahoosive caravan/utility inverter - my adapter above is smaller than a cigarette packet.

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Old 22-07-2008, 07:51 PM
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Why not just buy a car adapter for your laptop.

Something like this, but from a more reliable source;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Universal-12V-...3286.m14.l1318

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Old 22-07-2008, 08:22 PM
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didint even no they existed until now cheers
Old 22-07-2008, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Roosie
didint even no they existed until now cheers
Didnt you read down to the advert at the bottom of the page
(well was spooky when I posted this lol)


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Old 22-07-2008, 08:43 PM
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i got mine from tesco works a treat
Old 22-07-2008, 09:36 PM
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try maplins electronics only 20quid
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