MacBook Pro car charger?

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MacBook Pro car charger?

Is there a charger or adapter for the MacBook Pro for use in a car? I am going on a long distance trip soon and would like to have more than 3 hours of battery power.

Posted on May 29, 2008 4:51 AM

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May 29, 2008 5:27 AM in response to audioblood86

No, there isn't. You'll need an inverter capable of producing 85 Watts of power.

You can submit a request to Apple: http://www.apple.com/feedback/macbookpro.html

Hope this helps...

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May 29, 2008 4:50 PM in response to neuroanatomist

Yes, it does help, thank you. Where could I buy something like that?

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May 29, 2008 4:56 PM in response to audioblood86

Search Amazon for "power inverter".

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May 29, 2008 9:50 PM in response to audioblood86

I got one of these from Buy.com for less than $30. An inverter is the way to go, 'cause you can use it with lots of things, not just the MBP.

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May 30, 2008 4:48 AM in response to Jeff Bailey

Thanks for the link, would this be similar?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7983621&st=xantrexpowerpocket&lp=6&type=product&cp=2&id=1153999681554

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May 30, 2008 4:53 AM in response to audioblood86

Thanks

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May 30, 2008 8:20 AM in response to audioblood86

It looks similar, but I'm not sure. The one I got states it's capable of 140W continuous power, which is sufficient to power the MBP charger. (I don't know what my car is capable of, but that's another story...) The one you suggest says 150W maximum, but it doesn't state the continuous power rating. I'd look around for more specs, and if it exceeds 85W continuous it looks like it would work.

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May 30, 2008 8:24 AM in response to Jeff Bailey

I looked at Amazon and it appears it's rated for 150W continuous.

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