[ltp] car and airplance adapter
Peter Stuge
linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Sun, 7 Nov 2004 08:18:38 +0100
On Sun, Nov 07, 2004 at 01:41:27AM -0500, Eben King wrote:
> > Does it matter what i get for it?
>
> As long as it supplies about the right voltage, you shouldn't
> damage anything. If it supplies less current than your laptop
> uses, your battery will drain while you use it, but not as fast.
> Peter Stuge mentioned an adapter with a bunch of connectors; that
> sounds like the way to go if you're unsure of what to get.
This is the successor to what I have:
http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=APD10US
Targus also has an adapter that works both with AC and DC supply:
(ie. both wall outlet and car/air)
http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=PAPWR300U
Both include the correct power tip for IBM T-series laptops.
It's a pretty clever system where the voltage and current settings
are stored in the power tips.
//Peter