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I've never seen an laptop draw more than 6A
In Response To: Craig, heavy resistance or other loads are precisely those that a 12v cigarette lighter outlet shouldn't be handling ()
... and that was an old one circa 2001, with a big bright screen that used florescent backlighting....
Newer laptops are much more power efficient, using more low-power components and LED backlighting for the displays. Newer ones are typically 2A but maybe 4A tops when the battery is depleted and charging while the machine runs.
Messages In This Thread
- 12 volt dc receptacles and plugs.
- pretty harsh words for those poor plugs
- I didn't mean to hurt their poor little old feelings! ;o)
- Craig, heavy resistance or other loads are precisely those that a 12v cigarette lighter outlet shouldn't be handling
- I see your point
- I've never seen an laptop draw more than 6A
- I didn't mean to hurt their poor little old feelings! ;o)
- USB Charger
- While I agree ...
- USB for Apple's iPad requires more amps, doesn't it?
- Have you seen the.....
- The 12 volt cigarettte lighter socket is far
- 12V Cig Lighter Sockets
- pretty harsh words for those poor plugs
