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Old 19 Nov 2009
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12v multi output adaptor.

Thought this may be of intrest to you guys.
Looks like it should power/charge an eeepc as well as mobile, battery charger ect.
Has a USB port and cw assorted tips.

Product website:
//www.manson.com.hk/productdetail.php?ProductID=59

Maplin link:
3A Digital Car Power Adaptor : In-Car Power Adaptors : Maplin

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Dave - reading the small print.....

Question- does this unit deliver 12v if plugged into a 12v system or only with a 24v system ? - Rox
Answer- 12v is only available when using it on a 24v system

so no good for my Asus EePC which needs 12VDC 3.0Amps as my bike & 4x4 are 12Volt systems- what a shame- looked like a nice find but 'twill not do-
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Why would you need an adaptor from 12V to 12V? Just make up a cable. Another good reason to buy an EeePC, it seems.
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Cable.

Hi.
The newer eeepc's are 12v 3a rather than the 9v of the older ones.
It needs to be a regulated supply to stop the voltage spikes you get in a motor vehivcle 12v supply so you need that rather than just a cable.
Works in theory but I seriously reccommend you don't do it!
It would be nice to have the reg as part of the eeepc though.
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It needs to be a regulated supply to stop the voltage spikes you get in a motor vehivcle 12v supply so you need that rather than just a cable.
This one? Qubz 12V 3A DC - DC in Car Adapter

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