Before the Wifi Treasure Hunt, I suggest to my team mate that we need power source for our modem and lappy. Previously we plan to bring in UPS, but unfortunately, the power in UPS can’t stand long, only 15 to 30 min.
I recall long time ago when I working as part time sales in a PDA shop during my academic break. I saw a device which able to convert the car battery power (DC) to become our normal (AC) 220V power. I when to search online and found this key word. “POWER INVERTER.
I when thought few electrical shop and find this device, the price are damm expensive, around MYR300 for a 300Watt Power Inverter, and MYR380 for 500Watt. Lucky my father still have some good relationship with a shop at town, we manage to bough 1 800Watt with only MYR260
According to the shop owner, there also have 1000 watt which for long distance bus use, they require some micro oven, frig, TV and DVD player. The more Watt, may able to provide more power.
I saw the cheapest will be less then MYR100, a 130Watt Power Inverter, which able to support a printer. This small inverter suitable for those Sales personal which need to prepare some instant document in car during travel.
My name is Calvyn,from PENANG, an IT Engineer, Malaysia LIFE tech blogger. I am an IT Engineer who blog about my LIFE working Experience, such as Technology, Computing, Networking and also my hobbies, Photography.
By Vincent Ong on Jan 25, 2008 | Reply
I only happened to read about this wifi hunt email invitation on a day before it. Dang, else i would love to join in the fun. Just to share with u. I bought a power inverter of 160W from LowYat Plaza for RM145, it has a small smart fan inside to cool down. It looks like this: http://www.szcdr.com/Pro2142.html
By Steve Yu on Jan 25, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for the info. It will come in handy when we are on the move.
Cool indeed!
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By calvyn on Jan 26, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, I will buy 1 for my self if I own a car too… but too bad, penang traffic make me no interested to own a car!
By calvyn on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply
Vincent Ong > How many device can support for 160W one? we bough 800W, when 2 lappy use together, already alarm alert us
By kljs on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply
But, how long can the car battery last like that?
By calvyn on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply
kljs > Car battery won last long if your car did not start, you will face problem if your car not battery, cant start your car that time…
This device is advice to use for short while, like printing, check mail, and only can use long during car running, such as long distance travel
By Lee Cheng Hoe on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply
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By Nicholas on Jan 27, 2008 | Reply
I scared later the car battery go dry.
By Mitz on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
wow, can open cybercafe in the car already
By Vincent Ong on Jan 28, 2008 | Reply
calvyn: Usually a car power inverter like mine (160W) is just enough to supply power for a single unit of notebook. However, if you’re able to find higher watts and voltage, it could maybe supply more than a single unit of notebook but i never dare to risk trying my 160W power inverter with 2 units of notebook.
Since you have a bigger watts than mine (800W), i suggest you refer to your inverter’s user manual for a clear understanding.
Point to note: check your notebook power usage, how many ‘Amps’ it uses.
By hp84 on Jan 29, 2008 | Reply
not bad the car power inverter, will be very useful for traveler..