>> Please note that direct DC adapters will not work with some laptops, Dell
>> in particular, AFAIK.
>
> Likely that you cant just stick 12v in most laptops. (Most I've seen,
> dell, fujitsu, ibm, are 16v.)
>
> However virtually every laptop mfr has been for some time
> making 12v adapters, ie "car-auto" power adapters.
indeed. the AC 'brick' is also the power regulation for the battery charger
on most laptops. With Li-Ion batteries, charge regulation is critical.
I'd be very leery of any aftermarket 'universal' power solutions if they
aren't designed for the specific laptop family.
Received on Mon Apr 26 10:53:42 2004