Automobile power adapter extension?

eSDee · 04-03-2003, 03:23 PM

I found a device that will allow me to use my powerbook in my car, but I want to be able to use it from the back seat(when I am being chaffeured around like a bigshot) so I need something like a 6 foot extension for the power plug. Do they make such a thing?

Here is the adapter for my powerbook:

http://www.fosh.com.au/Fosh/Products/ld/pb4/ld-pb4.htm

Any suggestions? Thanks fellas.

CynJon · 04-03-2003, 04:11 PM

Sure, you can get a cigarette lighter extension cord many places that sell cell phones, radar detectors, or automobile/RV accessories. I'd be willing to bet that most auto parts places and probably Walmart or KMart would have them as well. Here is a link to a place that sells splitters and extension cords.

Hope this is what you were looking for...

coleslaw · 04-03-2003, 04:16 PM

Here's a few links for ya buddy:

http://www.buyradardetectors.com/Pro...cessories.aspx

http://www.autoaccessconnect.com/12volciglige.html

*edit* Dang, CynJon beat me to the punch!

eSDee · 04-03-2003, 05:04 PM

Thanks guys that's exactly what I need!!! Beers on me

Jabberwocky · 04-04-2003, 10:10 PM

I'd recommend buying a DC to AC converter instead. I bought mine for about 20 bucks and it converts the cigarette lighter plug into a 12v outlet like that in your house. I use it to charge my laptop and cellphone. The good thing is that if you buy a new laptop or cellphone, you don't have to get a new adaptor. SHuts off automatically so doesn't drain your car battery completely.

Here's the one I have,

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...=nosim/gotapex

but i bought it on sale at fry's electronics.

ChrisMG187 · 04-05-2003, 08:07 PM

But that's very ineffecient, as you'd be converting from DC to AC and back to DC again.

Jabberwocky · 04-06-2003, 10:57 PM

Hehe, that's funny =)

attgig · 04-07-2003, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisMG187
But that's very ineffecient, as you'd be converting from DC to AC and back to DC again.

actually i think the idea is to not even get the dc power adapter for the powerbook, and just get the dc->ac converter and use the normal plug for the powerbook. that way, you can use that dc->ac converter for anything instead of having to buy a dc power adapter that can only be used for the powerbook.

Jabberwocky · 04-08-2003, 03:55 PM

That's exactly what it said, right? ? ?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=507846

04-03-2003, 03:23 PM	#1
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	Automobile power adapter extension? I found a device that will allow me to use my powerbook in my car, but I want to be able to use it from the back seat(when I am being chaffeured around like a bigshot) so I need something like a 6 foot extension for the power plug. Do they make such a thing? Here is the adapter for my powerbook: http://www.fosh.com.au/Fosh/Products/ld/pb4/ld-pb4.htm Any suggestions? Thanks fellas. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 days ~ Willie Nelson 3 days I dread to see arrive 3 days I hate to be alive 3 days filled with tears and sorrow yesterday today and tomorrow

04-03-2003, 04:11 PM	#2
CynJon Commander Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The middle of the country Posts: 1,424	Sure, you can get a cigarette lighter extension cord many places that sell cell phones, radar detectors, or automobile/RV accessories. I'd be willing to bet that most auto parts places and probably Walmart or KMart would have them as well. Here is a link to a place that sells splitters and extension cords. Hope this is what you were looking for... __________________

04-03-2003, 04:16 PM	#3
coleslaw Arrrhh! Join Date: May 2000 Location: LI NY Posts: 6,807	Here's a few links for ya buddy: http://www.buyradardetectors.com/Pro...cessories.aspx http://www.autoaccessconnect.com/12volciglige.html edit Dang, CynJon beat me to the punch! __________________ A priest, a paladin and Varimathras walk into a bar...

04-04-2003, 10:10 PM	#5
Jabberwocky Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I don't exist. I'm a message posting bot. Posts: 229	I'd recommend buying a DC to AC converter instead. I bought mine for about 20 bucks and it converts the cigarette lighter plug into a 12v outlet like that in your house. I use it to charge my laptop and cellphone. The good thing is that if you buy a new laptop or cellphone, you don't have to get a new adaptor. SHuts off automatically so doesn't drain your car battery completely. Here's the one I have, http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...=nosim/gotapex but i bought it on sale at fry's electronics. Last edited by Jabberwocky : 04-04-2003 at 10:13 PM.

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04-03-2003, 05:04 PM	#4
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	Thanks guys that's exactly what I need!!! Beers on me

04-05-2003, 08:07 PM	#6
ChrisMG187 Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Your Mom Posts: 2,058	But that's very ineffecient, as you'd be converting from DC to AC and back to DC again.

04-06-2003, 10:57 PM	#7
Jabberwocky Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I don't exist. I'm a message posting bot. Posts: 229	Hehe, that's funny =)

04-08-2003, 03:55 PM	#9
Jabberwocky Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: I don't exist. I'm a message posting bot. Posts: 229	That's exactly what it said, right? ? ? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=507846

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