Kensington power converter

[John Thurston]

Has anyone used one of these - they offer up to 120W with a DC conversion option for laptops. Looks like reasonable cost on Ebay. and you get multiple tips, etc.

Just think if this would work it would be a lot easier and more efficient as a stand alone inverter would not be needed.

JT

 

[Skip Talbot]

I just bought the 120W Kensington power adapter and it works quite well. The only issue I have with it is that it can't draw enough power through my three outlet DC power strip, so I either have to tie up my main DC outlet with the Kensington adapter, or plug in the power inverter and use my regular AC power adapter with it. Another minor issue is that the power cables work themselves loose every now and then, but it’s nothing major. You just have to check it every now and then to make sure the laptop is still getting power. It definitely does power the laptop adequately though, and the tips fit well.

 

[afischer]

In an emergency situation I had to buy a Kensington adaptor for my laptop last September (I was about to embark upon a big chase and discovered my cat had chewed my adaptor in two pieces). The Kensington ended up failing a few months later after less than five uses. Thereafter I just went with a Dell adaptor off of Ebay--even bought an extra to act as a spare. At least you're looking on Ebay for the Kensington; I can't remember what I paid for mine at Circuit City, but it was rather outrageous. I believe they come with a one-year warranty if you are concerned about going with this product.

 

[Jerry Prsha]

Has anyone used one of these - they offer up to 120W with a DC conversion option for laptops. Looks like reasonable cost on Ebay. and you get multiple tips, etc.

Just think if this would work it would be a lot easier and more efficient as a stand alone inverter would not be needed.

JT

John,

I use mine continuously for two years now with no issues at all. I have the "guts" of a laptop permanently installed in my vehicle. I use it everyday for several hours.

Jp

 

[Tony Phillips]

i recently had to replace my Victor Inverter, i plugged it into a friends car, and it went jet engine >.< almost ended my night, my 800/1600 was in the truck, wich was roughly 80 miles away from where we were sitting, and of no use, where did ya'll get the converter? i may be interested in locateing one for my laptop >.< i cant seem to get a working battery lol