Laptop+CAR

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Icko

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Is it possible to run laptop in the car connected to lighter (like cell phone) or any other way.

Getting ready for WC and have to go to few long distance drive 6-8 hours but must have laptop running, battery will not last that long.

Thank you
 
One of my ex-girlfriends had a connector like that, she got it from China so you might need to look on Ebay. Beware flat car batteries though.
 
Get a 350VA inverter. It costs around R300 and has enough juice to power your laptop. If the car is running, don't worry about getting a flat battery.
 
froot said:
Get a 350VA inverter. It costs around R300 and has enough juice to power your laptop. If the car is running, don't worry about getting a flat battery.
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From? I'm in desperate need of one to charge my laptop (60w) and/or charge camera batteries over the Easter weekend but haven't been able to find one yet.
 
bwana said:
From? I'm in desperate need of one to charge my laptop (60w) and/or charge camera batteries over the Easter weekend but haven't been able to find one yet.
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Look for an electronics store in the area. They should have one. Otherwise try HiFi Corporation.
 
I'm sure Midas or Autozone will keep them.
Not sure if there are Autozone branches in ECape
 
froot said:
Cool, hope you manage.
Don't want to see Bwana without camera batteries :eek:
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:) I can buy spare camera batteries - the laptop is a real problem though.

I clearly know sweet FA about it but is 350VA going to be enough?
 
Try using a netbook you get 7 hours off a Samsung netbook. Use the connector as a backup.
 
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