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Anonymous   07-06-2004 at 11:02:30 AM

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It's time to hit the road again, only this time I'll have the opportunity to
"plug in" while flying. So, what's the best bet on a combo auto/air (don't
need car) power adapter?

My laptop is a Toshiba 3005, so 70 watts is all I require. Very lightweight
would be nice (I looked at the APC unit, but it seems like the "brick" part
is pretty darned heavy), reliability obviously a given, and 120/220v
compatibility.

Thanks in advance-

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

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Anonymous   07-06-2004 at 06:08:24 PM
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On Tue, 06 Jul 2004 05:02:30 GMT, "Mike Jacoubowsky"
<mikej1@ix.netcom.com> wrote:

>It's time to hit the road again, only this time I'll have the opportunity to
>"plug in" while flying. So, what's the best bet on a combo auto/air (don't
>need car) power adapter?
>
I've got the Targus model, which is good because it comes with
several plugs for various laptops (even Sony's weird ones), so I can
use it when I change brands or models. It works for auto and air
planes, and it's think and reasonably lightweight..
Emanuel

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Anonymous   07-06-2004 at 10:43:12 PM
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I use the APC travel laptop case, it does 12vdc, 117ac, air all with the
same adapter,plenty of room for extras and includes usb charging ports, its
a bit large but i can put everything i need in it. Check the APC website.Its
been a god send for me. Retail is about 99.00 for all. If you have a problem
locating one, e mail me

neumanntelcom@neumanntelcom.com



"Mike Jacoubowsky" <mikej1@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:GnqGc.11932$TN7.7379@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com...
> It's time to hit the road again, only this time I'll have the opportunity
to
> "plug in" while flying. So, what's the best bet on a combo auto/air
(don't
> need car) power adapter?
>
> My laptop is a Toshiba 3005, so 70 watts is all I require. Very
lightweight
> would be nice (I looked at the APC unit, but it seems like the "brick"
part
> is pretty darned heavy), reliability obviously a given, and 120/220v
> compatibility.
>
> Thanks in advance-
>
> --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
> www.ChainReactionBicycles.com
>
>
>

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Anonymous   07-07-2004 at 09:19:30 AM
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> I use the APC travel laptop case, it does 12vdc, 117ac, air all with the
> same adapter,plenty of room for extras and includes usb charging ports,
its
> a bit large but i can put everything i need in it. Check the APC
website.Its
> been a god send for me. Retail is about 99.00 for all. If you have a
problem
> locating one, e mail me

Thanks for the info. I'm seriously considering the APC case, just wish it
were a bit smaller. The Kensington unit is appealing with its retractable
cords, but danged if I can find one locally.

Regarding your APC case, have you taken it aboard planes with you? Can it
be stowed under a seat, or is it to big?

Thanks-

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

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Anonymous   07-07-2004 at 09:21:21 AM
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> I've got the Targus model, which is good because it comes with
> several plugs for various laptops (even Sony's weird ones), so I can
> use it when I change brands or models. It works for auto and air
> planes, and it's think and reasonably lightweight..
> Emanuel

The Targus is my fall-back option, and it's good to know that it's worked
well for you. I kinda like the way the Kensington has the retractable cord
though (but it's very difficult trying to find one).

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

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Anonymous   07-07-2004 at 08:10:46 PM
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Probably Targus.


Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
> It's time to hit the road again, only this time I'll have the opportunity to
> "plug in" while flying. So, what's the best bet on a combo auto/air (don't
> need car) power adapter?
>
> My laptop is a Toshiba 3005, so 70 watts is all I require. Very lightweight
> would be nice (I looked at the APC unit, but it seems like the "brick" part
> is pretty darned heavy), reliability obviously a given, and 120/220v
> compatibility.
>
> Thanks in advance-
>
> --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
> www.ChainReactionBicycles.com
>
>
>

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