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a64armt

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March 31st, 2007 13:00

Airplane, Auto A/C/DC adapter for M1710?

Ok, I read before I bought this laptop, that the power requirements were enormous!  The factory power adapter indicates 130watts, and 19.5vdc.  This thing is a beast!
 
I would still like to look for a Travel power adapter.  I like the I-Go series, and a friend used one extensively for his work Panasonic Toughbook and Mac Titanium.  He could also charge his I-POD, and various other items, no matter where he was.  This is a great power adapter.  Problem is, it won't support this power $ucking beast I have.
 
I did some basic searching online and there is one company, Duracell Direct who list a travel AC/DC adapter for this computer.  http://www.duracelldirect.com/dell_xps-m1710_auto-air-combo-adapters_laptop_aa-c27h.aspx 
Has anyone used or found another AC/DC adapter for the M1710?
 
Sure, I could and do have a simple inverter for Auto operation, but would like a simplier package.  Not that I plan to do heavy gaming in the car, but I would like to be able to watch movies. and charge if required.
 
Thanks,
 Vincent

cadams9

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April 3rd, 2007 20:00

I purchased the Duracell adapter for my M1710 but it does not work. I'd say it is incompible regardless of what Duracell says. I tried it in several jacks on Amer Airlines jets Super 80 and Boeing 777. No go. The computer would not boot. It said I did not have a compatible power source. Is this AA's problem or Duracell's. Don't know. What I do know is that my purchase of this computer was contingent on finding a suitable power adapter. So far, no luck.
 
Charles

cadams9

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April 13th, 2007 19:00

I returned the Duracell adaptor and the one Dell sent to replace the first one. The adaptor does not work on MD Super 80s. I told the salesman at Dell that I would buy this notebook only on the condition that a suitable air/car adaptor could be found. I told him I fly Super 80s quite a bit. As with most salesmen, he said whatever it took to make the sale. He lied. Dell has credited me the purchase price of the adaptor (>$120) and in that case has done the right thing. The salesman went on to promise me an upgrade from XP Home to Vista Business Premium. When I asked why the generous cross-grade, he just said "because I'm such a good customer" or words to that effect. I wasn't going to argue. I didn't ask for the added upgrade, but when Vista Home arrived by UPS, I called Dell. Still have not heard what will happen with this. I don't have this in writing, of course. This was a phone sale. I asked for a suitable adaptor and didn't get it. He said he was throwing in an extra upgrade on Vista and I didn't get it. He lied and lied again. I've never used a Dell salesman before, but I had more questions than usual about the M1710. Next time, I do my own homework.

a64armt

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April 13th, 2007 20:00

Thanks for the update.  I have not found an adapter that will work on planes either.  I have found a 12-36vdc power supply sold by LIND.  This will work with most automobiles, and such, but I am still at a loss for airline travel.  This laptop won't make it a trans-atlantic flight on one, or even two batteries.  I am surprised that an adapter that will at least maintain the system operating from an airline seat is not available.
 
 
 
Well, good luck, maybe someone will find or build one that will work to some degree.
 
Vincent.
 
 

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