you can buy generic car adaptors for laptops, but because the voltage
required is something between about 16 and 19 volts (depending on the
laptop) and a fair amount of power they tend to be expensive ish. DSE
and Jaycar should stock them.


On Thu, 01 Sep 2005 09:29:06 +1200
Craig FALCONER wrote:

> I have a car PSU specific to my laptop - works wonderfully.
> 
> I also have a DSE inverter that provides a 240 V normal wall outlet in the
> car, so you can use your normal mains PSU or other normal gear.  Give me a
> yell off list if you want to borrow it. 
> Note you can't run a laser printer or any motor off this inverter.
> 
> 

Thats interesting, i have an electrician mate who reckons he will put a
printer in his van so he can give you an invoice when he finishes the
job [1] - is this a problem with all inverters or just certain ones?

[1] I think he got the idea from a mutual friend who is an anaethetist,
who pins his bill to the trolley on the way out of theatre. 


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Nick Rout <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

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