Which power method is the best?

**edwin** · 06-03-2005, 02:28 AM

Hi, I have a question about powering the car pc. I'm still in the process of deciding which way to go.

1) Laptop , so powering would only need a simple 12V adapter
2) Computer 220volt?

So if I buy a secondhand 1000mhz computer it probably would like to have 220volt. I know there are some converters for that, but how easy is it to go that way and how much would it cost?

Is it also possible to rip out the power supply and put in a 12 volt version? Which one is the best way to go?

**DarquePervert** · 06-03-2005, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by edwin

Hi, I have a question about powering the car pc. I'm still in the process of deciding which way to go.

1) Laptop , so powering would only need a simple 12V adapter
2) Computer 220volt?

So if I buy a secondhand 1000mhz computer it probably would like to have 220volt. I know there are some converters for that, but how easy is it to go that way and how much would it cost?

It varies, depending on the laptop manufacturer. Typically, they run about US$75-100.

Is it also possible to rip out the power supply and put in a 12 volt version? Which one is the best way to go?[/QUOTE]
Read this, n00b: XP Pro on CF card working!!

**edwin** · 06-03-2005, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by DarquePervert

Read this, n00b: XP Pro on CF card working!!

That link goes to an XP compact flash page. guess that's the wrong link

**DarquePervert** · 06-03-2005, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by edwin

That link goes to an XP compact flash page. guess that's the wrong link

Crap. I must have missed the Ctrl-C.
Sorry about that.

Try this link: FAQ: Power Supplies Explained (Part 1)

Either way, there's a whole forum devoted to FAQs. Go there and start reading....