where can i get one from, im thinking of installing a cigarette lighter port in the car so that i can power the laptop whilst out datalogging with MS, does anyone know where i can get one?

I got mine off ebay - under a tenner

Me too

Depends on your laptop. A lot run propriatory connectors so universal stuff won't work. If you have one that does, then Maplin sell a few including this one: -

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=223912

Or of course e-bay.

laptop is a dell latitude

just found this for £7

ebay linky

[Edited on 17/3/09 by omega0684]

I got one from maplins for my laptop, tried it out today and works great. As for the socket i'd get a marine one, comes with a rubber flap to cover it up when not in use to stop water getting in

Ebay linkz0r

i will more than likely mount it behind the dash out of sight.

That one from ebay will not work as it doesnt have the right connector for the dell. You might be better off finding a tranformer that you can plug the regular charger into.

Do a search on google for "12v dc to 220v ac power inverter"


[Edited on 18/3/2009 by Keith Weiland]

what about this kieth

ebay link

That one should to it

I beg to differ.

Most laptop PSUs pull 1.5amps plus. Which means you need at least a 350w invertor.

The major downside is that the inverters pull almost 20-25amps at that power so a normal ciggy lighter wont run them.