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vt2vx
07-12-2009, 02:53 PM
power a laptop from car, using cig power how?

18 volts required, only 12 volts doesn't start

PS the laptop battery is dead.
C4B
07-12-2009, 02:54 PM
Targus travel adapter.... Been discussed here before.
HazzaHSV
07-12-2009, 03:00 PM
I just use a cheap Jaycar DC to DC converter for my CarLaptop (mine requires 15v).
hRTHSV
07-12-2009, 03:15 PM
My laptop needs 19.6 volts I use and inverter and run it off the 240 volt plug.
caaf
07-12-2009, 09:12 PM
I just use a cheap Jaycar DC to DC converter for my CarLaptop (mine requires 15v).

Same here.. Powertech Plus (MP3467) Works really well for me.. Toshiba 19vdc.. Plus saves all the bs converting..

Rock solid and you don't have inverters and 240v power supplies flopping about the car ;)
vt2vx
07-12-2009, 10:47 PM
Same here.. Powertech Plus (MP3467) Works really well for me.. Toshiba 19vdc.. Plus saves all the bs converting..

Rock solid and you don't have inverters and 240v power supplies flopping about the car ;)

looks like they don't sell that one anymore not on the web site
seedyrom
07-12-2009, 10:48 PM
18v

hp?
vt2vx
07-12-2009, 10:54 PM
Compaq 18.5V 2.7A
seedyrom
08-12-2009, 12:53 PM
Sent to me by HP 2 weeks ago by mistake when I ordered an AC Adapter

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Seedyrom/DSCN1377.jpg

They do exist :)
vt2vx
08-12-2009, 01:08 PM
thanks was just searching for that and found this one which will do any brand it seems

http://www.dealsdirect.com.au/p/ritmo-90w-universal-car-dc-adapter-laptops/