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In a message dated 2/5/2007 8:05:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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I am considering purchasing a higher-end notebook computer.
Two of the applications that I may use it for are digital imaging on and
control of my telescope in a remote area.
I would like to know if notebooks, for the most part, all use twelve volt
input. (A transformer plugged into the wall and twelve volts dc entering
the computer.)
If this is the case, then I could use the same automobile battery that I use
to power the telescope to also power the notebook.
Is this likely to be possible, or do most notebooks use their own unique
voltages? Which brands, if any, are likely to use twelve (or six or
eighteen) volts?
TIA,
Dean Kukral
Dean,
I believe even if the voltage is 12 volts, the amperage is what would be
critical. Since you have the car battery available I would look at power
inverters available at most electronics stores and home supply stores starting at
around $20 and going up depending on how much power drain will be required.
That way you could just use the laptops supplied hardware and not risk damage
from an improper votage/amperage.
-Phil Williams-
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