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New MessageLooking for Portability? (modified 0 times) Skywing
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Found this shown in a comp magazine i was reading. Anyone think it'll work with a webplayer?

http://www.apcc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=PNOTEAC75&language=en&LOCAL.APCCountryCode=WW

06-26-2002 20:34:06

New MessageRE:Looking for Portability? (modified 0 times) drleephd
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yes. It should work. Webplayer only really needs about 25w of power
(assuming 5v@5a)
The link you posted is for a power inverter... which converts AC power to DC.
(posted for those who don't know that, if you didn't know that already). The problem, is we still need 10 to 15 volts AC to run the inverter from. so you need a REALLY high capacity battery to run the inverter.
06-27-2002 02:15:56

New MessageRE:Looking for Portability? (modified 0 times) im_eguy
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You got your DC and AC mixed up. And, i think the goal was to allow the unit to be used in a car (12VDC). THis would work. But, it's still pretty expensive. You can get an inverter for a lot cheaper with a higher power output, or preferrably, get a DC-DC converter (12VDC to 5VDC 5A). I am still looking for one of these.
06-27-2002 14:36:33

New MessageRE:Looking for Portability? (modified 1 times) NHSam
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How about something like this:
http://www.diamondsystems.com/products/v104
06-27-2002 16:34:50

New MessageRE:Looking for Portability? (modified 0 times) im_eguy
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Looks pretty expensive.. How much is it?
06-27-2002 19:21:57

New MessageRE:Looking for Portability? (modified 0 times) drleephd
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yeah, Meant to say DC... a typo...
06-28-2002 01:36:15

New MessageRE:Looking for Portability? (modified 0 times) NHSam
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It's about $120 for that power supply. But here is one that is cheaper:
http://store.datel.com/cgi-bin/datel.storefront/3d1cef650783c586271d26aabf0206ad/Product/View/8104429
06-28-2002 16:48:39

New MessageRE:Looking for Portability? (modified 0 times) dan6863
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i was in the local wally mart the other day and they had 75 watt dc->ac inverters for about $20. that's prolly the cheapest thign i've found for portable wp power.
06-29-2002 01:02:31

New MessageRE:Looking for Portability? (modified 0 times) liquidpc
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I just ordered 2 inventers from ebay for $5 each:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1352176962
I own one purchased long time ago in Circuit City ($45 at that time) and it's been working great on the road with my laptop. It should be just fine for the webplayer. Otherwise the walmart alternative sounds good too.
06-29-2002 23:30:48

New MessageRE:Looking for Portability? (modified 0 times) bluenevus
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Bought 2 from ebay myself at the same link above. Can't beat the price, not even close. Not Best Buy, not Circuity City, and certainly not some auto store.
07-06-2002 19:17:38

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