[PLUG] What do you call a portable computer that ...

[Dick Steffens]

On 12/22/2015 12:45 PM, Chuck Hast wrote:
> For Thinkpads just Google "thinkpad 12v power supply" they range from 65w
> to 90w. I have a 90 watt one on my vehicle computer and I keep another one
> for my X200/201 machines.
>
> Here is one on Amazone for $15.00
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Vehicle-Cigarette-Lighter-Charger-ThinkPad/dp/B008LVHEJA
>
> Do no try to use a inverter and the standard 115v mains supply, the
> switchers
> do not always like the modified sq. wave. That was the case with the company
> computer.

I discovered that a number of years ago. The square wave manages to 
affect the sound, too, definitely counter to the intended use.

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Regards,

Dick Steffens