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sunny coast, qld
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October 2002
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12v to 240v converters
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Thu, 30 June 2005 00:18
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I was wondering if there would be any adverse affects to running one of those 12v to 240v converters in my car. The reason I ask is that I bought my laptop for tuning and datalogging and the POS will only work if it is plugged into the wall. So options are to buy another laptop or fit a voltage converter. What do you reckon?
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Location:
Central Coast, NSW
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February 2005
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Re: 12v to 240v converters
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Thu, 30 June 2005 01:11
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Just get an inverter.
$60 at autopro will get you one powerful enough to power a laptop with ease. usually they have two powerpoints on them as well, so if you wanna do something else like... eh i dunno, plug a VCR in, you probably could. 
Just dont go using a toaster in your car
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: 12v to 240v converters
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Thu, 30 June 2005 01:24
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Yeah I was just a bit worried about current draw.
It would be handy though as I don't have a stereo at all in my car so I can just play mp3's off the laptop on long drives 
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Registered:
August 2002
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Re: 12v to 240v converters
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Thu, 30 June 2005 01:38
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you cant get a 12v power supply for the computer?
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Location:
Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: 12v to 240v converters
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Thu, 30 June 2005 01:42
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from jaycar there are two types.. the cheapy ones and the switchmode ones..
i got a cheapy 100W from jaycar and it works fine for the stinkpad (and soldering iron )
but if i was to get one again, i'd go for more wattage and i would get a switchmode one, just for the cleaner power it produces (and consequently less noise back into the system..)
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: 12v to 240v converters
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Thu, 30 June 2005 01:45
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Get a laptop power supply to run from 12V. You can get universal units from just about anywhere these days.
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: 12v to 240v converters
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Thu, 30 June 2005 01:49
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Alright, laptop power supply sounds like the go then 
Thanks guys.
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Location:
Wollongong
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: 12v to 240v converters
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Thu, 30 June 2005 01:53
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I'd be looking for a proper invertor that you can mount 24/7 in the car that will produce 240V...
They run quite easily, and don't draw too much really...
My Boss has one mounted 24/7 in his Mazda 121, works quite well...
Also provides for extra use if you need to plug something else in but don't have 240V available... (IE if you go camping etc)
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: 12v to 240v converters
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Thu, 30 June 2005 02:16
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 @ camping in my corona! Wouldn't be the most comfortable trip!
I see where you are coming from though. I will see which one is cheaper and get that.
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