Best Laptop Power Supply » Universal http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com Finding the best Laptop Power Supply Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:26:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Laptop Power Supplies http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/laptop-power-supplies/ http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/laptop-power-supplies/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:21:34 +0000 BLPSStaff http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/?p=63 Looking for laptop power supplies? Well there may be a lot more places or options than you originally thought of. When shopping online for your power supplies, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the correct supply for your model, wattage, and power input. Even if you’re thinking about a universal laptop power supply, and planning to use it for different mobile devices, there are some choices to consider.

One of the better sites, in our opinion, to get some good deals on laptop power supplies is this page on Geeks.com. They have pretty much every type you can need, mostly universal style but you should be able to find the wattage (mostly 90V) and compatibility you need. Another amazing resource for saving money, and something we’re all about here is saving money, is eBay. Most major outlets sell their items on eBay and it’s the best place to find re-furbished and hard to find power supplies. Best of all, we only list ones on this site that have free shipping. So check out the bottom of this page for great deals from eBay. But for your best luck and easy finding, use the drop-down navigation on the right side of this site or top navigation to choose your brand of laptop.

Let’s look at some of the power adapters they have listed over there that you need to check out. NOW, keep in mind what we’ve said throughout this site concerning refurbished laptop power supplies. You can save a lot of cash on these and most often they’ll even come with a warranty and garauntee.

Like this one, the Targus APD45USZ 70W Universal Notebook Auto DC Adapter for Dell. The have this guy listed at $9.99 refurbished! That’s an incredible deal. Supplies are limited over though so you better hurry. This universal notebook adapter will work will Dell notebooks: XPS, Precision, Latitude, and Inspiron. So if you have a Dell, which I have an XPS and I’ll be getting one of these just in case! Get on over there!

Now here’s another good deal, the Kensington 33192 Notebook AC Power Adapter. They’re listing this one $12.99 refurbished. And check this out, it even comes with a 1 year direct warranty, we told you this refurbished power supplies were a great deal. You really can’t go wrong with these refurbished deals. Even if the power supply fails, you’re still saving money if you have to buy two more! So what’s the specs on this Kensington adapter: 70W AC which is (claims) to be enough power for most standard notebooks. Again, you’ll want to look at the back of your current power supply to make sure the wattage is comparable. Input is 100 – 120 Volts and 1.3A, 200 – 240 V / 08.A 60/50 Hz. One great thing about this Kensington model is it claims to be 40 % lighter and a lot smaller than most other chargers. Smaller and lighter is always good right!

Now for a universal laptop power supply, check out this 80W Universal Auto DC Adapter that comes with 8 tips. This one sales for new and is $13.99. The great thing about these universal ones, is the tips can be used with most laptop brands. This is 80 Watts and is DC regulated power to work in your car. Although this adapter doesn’t specify which notebooks or laptops it will work with, again, check on the back of your current power supply to see what the voltage requirements are. Although it claims to work with “most” notebooks, you’ll want to do some due diligence on your own to make sure it is compatible. But even at this price you really can’t go wrong.

Great deals are out there on these power supplies as well as resources on notebook repair, you just need to keep looking and as always, we here at BestLaptopPowerSupply.com will keep looking around for these great deals to bring you. Thanks for stopping by and happy shopping!

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]]> http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/laptop-power-supplies/feed/ 0 Laptop Car Power Supply http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/laptop-car-power-supply/ http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/laptop-car-power-supply/#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:34:30 +0000 BLPSStaff http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/?p=60 Aren’t laptops supposed to be mobile? That’s right, so lets look at the laptop car power supply. There are several things to keep in mind when looking for a laptop power supply for your vehicle. Most vehicles these days come with the extra 12 volt cigarette lighter for powering mobile devices. It’s actually quite nice now and its about time they got on the band wagon with all the mobile devices out there now requiring power.

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The 12Volt outlets provide approximately 90 watts of power which is pretty common for most laptop power supplies. The basic premise is you need to get the 12 volt car battery to power your laptop. Pretty simple huh? Most of us have used the adapter that converts the cigarette lighter plug into a normal two pronged outlet like you see inside your house. Actually I used one of these for years powering all sort of devices. They’re sure handy, but they can be a real pain and most take up quite a bit of room. The nice things about these however is that they can be used for almost anything that needs mobile power. Note that your vehicles power supply may be 24 volts also as in some utility vehicles and trucks. So make sure if you’re getting a laptop car power supply you’re getting it for the right voltage.laptop car power supply

Most laptop car power supplies or laptop car charger will come with various tips (as with the universal laptop power supply) that will fit most any laptops. For example the Targus PAPWR200U Universal Car/Airplane Notebook Power Adapter shown here comes with various tips that are said to work with HP, Toshiba, Compaq, Gateway, Dell, IBM, Sony and several others. Regardless of which car power supply you decide on purchasing, it’s a good idea to check the return policy and/or the laptop models to make sure its compatible.

You should note the voltage on the back of your current power supply to make sure the universal supply you purchase will provide the correct amount of power. If your car adapter has a voltage selection switch on it, you need to make sure it matches the right voltage or you may damage your laptop.

Many vehicles will continue to send power to the 12 volt outlet even when the engine is turned off. Some adapter will not continually draw power but it’s a good idea to unplug the you ac adapter or laptop power supply when the engine is not running. This will help keep it from running the battery down if it continues to draw power from the battery. If you do need to power your laptop with the engine off, try to keep it well under an hour to avoid draining enough power from the battery that may keep your vehicle from starting.

]]> http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/laptop-car-power-supply/feed/ 0 90W Universal Car Notebook DC Adapter Power Supply http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/90w-universal-car-notebook-dc-adapter-power-supply/ http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/90w-universal-car-notebook-dc-adapter-power-supply/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:06:31 +0000 BLPSStaff http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/?p=30 This laptop power supply is one of the cheapest deals we’ve seen out there. Claiming to be universal, comes with a package of 8 different connector tips to fit with any notebook, netbook, or laptop. It appear to live up to its claim. Let’s take a look at it’s specifications and features:

Features/Specifications:

  • Universal 90w DC (car) Adapter Tips
  • LED Display (you don’t see this on too many)
  • Compatible with popular notebook and laptop models
  • 8 connectors to fit different models
  • Cigarette lighter connector
  • 15-24 V output
  • Case is made of strong fire-proofing material
  • Designed specifically to reduce static
  • 12-15 V, 12A Input
  • 15-24 V, 6 A (maximum) output 90 WATTS
  • Tips: HP, Compaq, Delta, NEC, Toshiba, Acer, Liteon, NEC, Gateway, IBM, Samsung, Sony, Fujitsu

This DC adapter (universal) can power and charge notebook and laptop computers through your car or trucks cigarette lighter socket. It would be great to get rid of all those misc power adapters for all occasions.

This is probably the cheapest universal adapter that we have seen. We’ve found it for around $20 on most sites.90W Universal Car Notebook DC Adapter Power Supply

Reviews of this laptop power supply or AC adapter (whatever you want to call it) are mixed. Some say this product worked fine, (and that’s all they said) but most seem to find that the adapter pins do not fit their laptops.

We would definitely recommend doing your research on this product to make sure it will fit your laptop or notebook. Many say the design and materials are cheap as well. It is hard to imagine something priced this cheap could be of significant quality and claim to be the all-inclusive mobile power solution.

For the life of us, we cannot find a significant brand name on this item, it just appears everywhere as 90W Universal Car Notebook DC Adapter Power Supply. There are similar products listed on most sites, some under the brand name Ritmo, but they’re generally $20-$30 higher in price. The reviews on this product were fairly hard to find also. Due to that fact alone, we would probably steer away from this product.

With that said, if you get free shipping and want to take the chance with this product, it could save you a significant amount of money. However, you may be better off finding a refurbished ac adapter or power supply for your specific laptop or notebook and purchasing an adapter for your vehicle. Sure this is going to cost you a lot more, but the car adapter can be used for other power devices as well, like a travel printer.

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]]> http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/90w-universal-car-notebook-dc-adapter-power-supply/feed/ 2 Using External Power or Battery as Your Laptop Power Supply http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/using-external-power-or-battery-as-your-laptop-power-supply/ http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/using-external-power-or-battery-as-your-laptop-power-supply/#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:44:17 +0000 BLPSStaff http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/?p=23 It’s common to think that the battery that comes with your laptop is the only source of power when not connected directly to a traditional wall jack. However, there are many other options for providing your laptop with external power or in extending the life of mobile laptop power. In regards to an external power supply for your laptop, on average, laptop battery life lasts around 90 minutes, which isn’t much time when trying to get some serious work done. So what options does one have for extending the life and time of the laptop when on the go?

One option is to use an external laptop battery as your laptop power supply. Since the connection and wattage is not contingent on the type of laptop for these external batteries, they work for any laptop. Meaning, they are universal and work for most major brands such as Dell, Lenovo, IBM, HP, Gateway, Acer, Sony, etc.

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A good external laptop battery or laptop charger can extend the life of your laptop to as many as 10 hours in some cases (depending on the batter you chose and the amount of juice your particular laptop requires).

Another positive aspect of the external batteries to provide laptop power supply is they are comparatively lightweight. Usually weighing between 1.6 up to 3.3 pounds. Although light in weight, they can be fairly expensive ranging from $150 to $500. One thing to remember however, that is these external sources of laptop power can provide power to many different devices such as mp3 players, mobile phones, PDA, or many other hand-held devices. Therefore, even though the price may be high, you are really getting several external power sources for your money.

Being lightweight, these external batteries can be carried in you laptop or touchscreen tablet bag ready to provide extra power for those long business flights. There is nothing more frustrating then running out of power when you’re right in the middle of important work. External laptop batteries do not need drivers or software to be loaded on your laptop and can use your current laptops AC plug (using different tips usually provided with the battery).

Using external battery power as your laptop power supply can help you get the most use out of your laptop. After all, isn’t that why you purchased a laptop, to be mobile? To be able to use it anywhere? Don’t worry about running out of power in the middle of important work, get an extra backup with an external laptop power supply and battery to keep in your laptop bag.  Whether you use your notebook exclusively on the go or you have it setup with a docking station or  laptop computer stand, having an extra source of power such as an external batter keeps you covered in case of a power outage.

Obviously you do have to charge these batteries. Charging time is usually quicker than re-charging your laptops internal battery which is another nice feature.

]]> http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/using-external-power-or-battery-as-your-laptop-power-supply/feed/ 0 Targus 90W Universal Notebook AC Power Adapter and Laptop Power Supply http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/targus-90w-universal-notebook-ac-power-adapter-and-laptop-power-supply/ http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/targus-90w-universal-notebook-ac-power-adapter-and-laptop-power-supply/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:21:08 +0000 BLPSStaff http://bestlaptoppowersupply.com/?p=21 This AC power adapter is capable of providing up to 90 watts of continuous power (which includes peak power of 115 watts). This power adapter is advertised as being portable and universal (meaning it will work on any laptop or notebook) including many other mobile devices with similar power inputs. The trick to being universal is in the 10 different tips that come with this adapter, tips include: S1, S2, S3, S4, S7, S12, S14, S31, S34 and S35. Additionally, this power supply comes with a 3-foot AC cord and a 6-foot DC cord, user’s guide and a handy carrying pouch.

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Some of the manufacturers’ this adapter is compatible with include Winbook, Averatec, Dell, Compaq, HP, Fujitsu, IBM, Gateway, Sony, Sotec, Panasonic, and Toshiba.

Features and Specifications:Targus 90W Universal Notebook AC Power Adapter and Laptop Power Supply
•    Design is very compact making it idea for travel
•    Will meet the charge and power demands required by high performance notebooks
•    Can be used with different mobile devices. This is a nice feature, with the additional tips you can power your PDA or mobile phone while still charging your laptop
•    DC cord output – 6 foot
•    AC cord output – 3 foot
•    Pouch for carrying
•    Input: 100-230 Volts AC
•    Output: 90 Watts (up to) continuous power
•    Weighs 14.5 oz

When manufacturer’s started advertising “universal” laptop power supplies, we were a little skeptical. Until recently, finding the right laptop adapter was a nightmare. One almost certainly had to go straight to the dealer. That seems to be what most people seem to think today. But Targus is known for creating all sorts of universal products for laptops. So the brand here is a good one.

Most reviews of this adapter were really good. The most common suggestion or “wish I had” comment was to purchase the extended warranty if the store offers one. Many experienced the adapter getting extremely hot so it is recommended to make sure you unplug it after use and not leave it plugged in. Also, many reviews suggested to break the cord down and keep it in the supplied pouch for safe keeping. Most agreed it was a great backup or replacement power adapter for their current laptop.

The price of this laptop power supply ranges anywhere from $70 to $100 dollars. And of course this depends on if you get the extended warranty. Most of those who reviewed this product suggested this added insurance since many brick and mortar stores offer product replacement programs.

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