macbook pro car travel

[Hockeyislife91]

This week my family and I will be embarking on a 8 hour trip to northern CA, while I do know that there are no car chargers available for MBPs I have heard about getting a power inverter to be able to charge while in the car.

My issue is I have no idea which kind to buy (good but sorta cheap would be nice, correct watts, etc.) Does anyone have any experience or suggestions regarding this topic?

 

[cwillie]

The charger pulls 85W. With that being said, you could probably get away with a cheap 75W inverter, but to be safe go for something a little over 85W.

Here in Canada the best place to get them is Canadian Tire, but many places that sell automotive accessories should carry them.

 

[Hockeyislife91]

would this do?

 

[nikhsub1]

would this do?

Yes that would do fine, it is a 200w unit, you only need 85w for the MBP. Any of these that are rated at 85w or above will do just fine:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ive&field-keywords=12v+power+inverter&x=0&y=0

 

[Hockeyislife91]

Yes that would do fine, it is a 200w unit, you only need 85w for the MBP. Any of these that are rated at 85w or above will do just fine:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ive&field-keywords=12v+power+inverter&x=0&y=0

thanks! im leaning to this one now

 

[Terry Norton]

Doesn't this work?

http://www.amazon.com/Magsafe-MA938LL-MA357LL-Macbook-Charger/dp/B003E2VHMQ

 

[vnle]

Try this: http://www.hypershop.com/HyperMac-External-Battery-for-MacBook-iPad-iPhone-USB-s/91.htm

Worked pretty well for my 14 hour trip to Orlando, FL