Can I charge my MacBook in the car?

[comedine]

I'm trying to find something that will allow me to charge my MacBook from the 12v cigarette lighter of my car but can find anything that suits.

Does anyone know of anything?

 

[tdgrn]

just get a power inverter

 

[comedine]

Which one? Do they all work with the mac? I can seem to find an inverter that results in a 13amp socket into which I can plug-in my Apple charger.

 

[comedine]

Ok - that proved a little easier than a I thought. I was trying all sorts of searches but the word "Invertor" did it.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=224979

 

[Herrow]

I have been using a PV150 by Tripp Lite for 2 years with out a problem. Great for road warriors.

 

[reggansa]

Apple also sells a car/air charger as well (which I own).
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB441Z/A

 

[alphaod]

Apple also sells a car/air charger as well (which I own).
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB441Z/A

First off that does not charge the battery on the computer and then there is the fact that it does not work on a lot of cars.

There's a reason it says Airline adapter and the DC adapter has an aircraft logo on it. If this was car compatible, Apple would market it as such and charge about 3x as much.

 

[mikes70mustang]

One thing to remember, it doesnt hurt to get an inverter that has twice the wattage you require. That way you dont work it too hard. Also, then you would have enough power to charge a phone etc. On the other hand, my friend has one of those little one piece deals that barely has enough power, and it still works fine

 

[Marsh99]

You're absolutely correct. I tried using my Apple AIR power unit on my 11" Macbook Air and it not only didn't work, but got fried in the process. While it appears to be a car charger plug, I suspect the airlines use a different voltage. Most airlines now offer 110 volt power at the seat, so it's loss is okay as I'd never probably use it anyways.

I keep looking for a dependable 12 volt Apple charging system off the cigarette/power outlet, but so many mixed reviews. Seems it might be safest to use power converter to power the Apple power brick.

Don't buy the Apple air charger! It simply won't work and you'll have wasted your money.

First off that does not charge the battery on the computer and then there is the fact that it does not work on a lot of cars.

There's a reason it says Airline adapter and the DC adapter has an aircraft logo on it. If this was car compatible, Apple would market it as such and charge about 3x as much.