Re: Somewhat off topic: WTB: Old Laptop

[Andrew Mattei <amattei@mindspring.com>]

Jeremy Gonyou wrote:
> 
> Does anybody know what it takes to run a laptop off of the cigarette lighter
> outlet?  Seems like my thinkpad takes 9V.  Any DIY projects?

Sure. Go to Walmart and buy a 150 watt inverter for $35. Plug in laptop
and enjoy. :)

(that's what I did - who knows where to find a battery for an NEC
386/SX-20 laptop - and who cares anymore? I just bought a cheapie
inverter from Wallyworld, works great, and much cheaper than a new "only
use on one model" laptop battery). Laptop batteries are such a racket...

-Andrew