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Old 01-24-2008, 09:58 AM #1
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I'm so psyched! I got a power inverter that works in the car and airplanes, and it works great!

I like to take long rides in my car sometimes and often enjoy free parking lot Wi-Fi during rest periods or when I want to find a room for my next stop. This puppy keeps me powered up no matter how often or long I want to use my laptop.

This one also has a USB port for charging peripherals and man, a few less chargers to drag around is always a welcome change!
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I'm so psyched! I got a power inverter that works in the car and airplanes, and it works great!

I like to take long rides in my car sometimes and often enjoy free parking lot Wi-Fi during rest periods or when I want to find a room for my next stop. This puppy keeps me powered up no matter how often or long I want to use my laptop.

This one also has a USB port for charging peripherals and man, a few less chargers to drag around is always a welcome change!
Where did you get it????? I have been looking for one!

I just had to buy a new battery for my laptop cuz it wouldn't hold a charge any longer and I do the same thing you do
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I'd like one too. My DS is always having problems with power!

So you are saying you can recharge your phone or just use the inverter to power it?

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TigerDirect, it was only $20! They're everywhere now and have all kinds of capabilities. I don't need to run a reciprocating saw off of my car, so I got the simple Xantrex 100, it weighs less than half a pound and they have even more compact ones than that. For $20, I am thrilled with it and it works perfectly.

My battery is beginning to show its age too, and a new one is $120, so for me, this is ideal.

Out on the net, you can find charts that show which planes/airlines have power outlets in the seats. Most are in business & 1st class, but I have the miles, and I'm worth it!
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TigerDirect, it was only $20! They're everywhere now and have all kinds of capabilities. I don't need to run a reciprocating saw off of my car, so I got the simple Xantrex 100, it weighs less than half a pound and they have even more compact ones than that. For $20, I am thrilled with it and it works perfectly.

My battery is beginning to show its age too, and a new one is $120, so for me, this is ideal.

Out on the net, you can find charts that show which planes/airlines have power outlets in the seats. Most are in business & 1st class, but I have the miles, and I'm worth it!
Yes you are worth it!!!

Thanks...CompUSA is going out of business. Maybe I will run by there and see if they have one for a decent price. If not, I will order one online.
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I bought one today!!!
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I bought one today!!!
Cool! Which one did you get? Have you tried it yet?
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It's a Targus. No, not yet. CompUSA is going out of business so I got a good deal on it! I may have to go back there tomorrow and see if there is anything else I don't need that's a good deal!
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