At 7:30 AM -0500 5/30/02, Mike Hebel wrote: >I can second this. I've used inverters on many different laptops and >will most likely purchase one for my 540c if I can't find an affordable >adapter on E-Bay. > >The biggest issue is what the laptop has as far as hardware. If you've >got a CD of any type involved then don't get an inverter less than 200W. > The laser and the constant spin-up/down of the CD draw a lot more >power than just a standalone 'book. I recommend 350W in those cases >when people ask me
That is way overboard. If it's just the laptop then 50W will do. There is a simple reason for this. The (US) National Electrical Code defines low power wiring as anything carrying less than 50W (with a voltage limitation too I think). Anything over this gets a lot more involved with regard to certification. None of the Apple (or other make) laptop power supply I've seen are rated for more than 50W. If your laptop was using 200W or more you wouldn't be able to hold it, it would be too hot. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
