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05-23-2009, 09:00 PM

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Hi All,
I am interested in adding a DC/AV Inverter to my car for my laptop. Does anyone have a recommendation for one that will fit under my passenger seat (I have Logic7, so there may not be much room.) I would like at least 2 AC Plugs. Also, where should I pull the power from? From a DC Power Port or somewhere else?

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05-27-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rlinger' post='888083' date='May 23 2009, 10:00 PM

two plugs means a much bigger inverter. I've used a coleman 800 watt (with two plugs) to run lots of things including a laptop. It'll use about 8 amps (at full load) which should be ok at any of the 12v outlets.

If you only wanted enough juice for your laptop I'd highly recommend a Xantrex XPower Pocket. It's so small I've lost under the seat. You won't have any problems with this one...