[P1] power inverters for the car

[Jack Rodgers]

On Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at 01:07  PM, Guy McMickle wrote:

> I'm looking for some input on power inverters.  I'm going on a trip 
> this weekend and would like to be able to use my iBook for longer than 
> the battery lasts.  I was thinking of getting a power inverter that 
> plugs into the cigarette lighter.  What kind of power should I be 
> looking for?  Any brands I should stay away from?  Thanks.

There are at least two choices both of which plug into the cigarette 
lighter outlet or in my case to the 'power outlet'. One is an car 
adapter for the book and the other offers two prong outlets for our a/c 
powerbricks and other equipment. I have both but the ac outlet is 
cheaper since it accomodates all of your various powerbricks instead of 
having to buy a car adapter for each. And, the APC unit I bought offers 
surge protection and cuts out if the car battery falls below a certain 
voltage. Since every gadget ships with its own powerbrick, the APC with 
the A/C outlet seems a better idea.

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