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Moke · Nov 16, 2003, 04:45 AM

I want to run my soon to be purchased 17" Powerbook from a 12 volt DC power source. Where can I buy a power adapter/cable to do this?

Thanks.

romeosc · Nov 16, 2003, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by Moke:
I want to run my soon to be purchased 17" Powerbook from a 12 volt DC power source. Where can I buy a power adapter/cable to do this?

Thanks.

Buy an inverter 12 volt dc - 110volt ac for $15

then you can run printer etc!

Moke · Nov 17, 2003, 10:11 AM

Thanks for the response. I acutally already own a AC/DC inverter. My concern regarding it's use is I'm not sure how "Clean" the 110 AC would be when using it on something as delicate as a computer. My hope was to find something more specialized and designed for the PowerBook. I have a DC adapter for my IBM laptop (manufactured by IBM) to use specifically for that laptop. Looking for something close to the same I guess for the Mac.

romeosc · Nov 17, 2003, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Moke:
Thanks for the response. I acutally already own a AC/DC inverter. My concern regarding it's use is I'm not sure how "Clean" the 110 AC would be when using it on something as delicate as a computer. My hope was to find something more specialized and designed for the PowerBook. I have a DC adapter for my IBM laptop (manufactured by IBM) to use specifically for that laptop. Looking for something close to the same I guess for the Mac.

The PB power adapter filters it & converts it back to dc rectified and all. Any inverter is fine as long as it is 60 watt!)