Apple Macbook Pro - recharging

Glenda,

I have a 15" MacBook Pro also - you'll definitely love it as a computer.

As to recharging, I simply use a 300W inverter that plugs into the cigarette lighter, bought from Dick Smith for about $80.

The MBP charger draws 85W so even a 150W inverter should work, but mine is a 300W and it works flawlessly.

Hope that helps,


Darren Muller
aka
Danger Mouse

Gooday,
Have just 2 weeks ago taken delivery of a 13" Apple Pro,
still on steep learning curve but can see lots of benefits and have paid for tuition which I start next week.
May I suggest you think seriously about screen size, last couple of laptops we had (Microsoft), were 15 inch and would not consider that size again for portability. Have taken the old one on airline many times and found it cumbersome.
Even though the Apple is thinner and most likely lighter, I am really happy with my decision. If I needed larger screen for home would buy one and put it on the desk .
Have inverter in our Caravan (150 Watt), so not a problem, as well 7 hour battery life they say.
Cheers,
Boroma 604.

Glenda

I've yet to come up with a 12V supply for the MacBook or Mac Mini. So we just use an inverter which is an inelegant solution.

Using the Mac Mini you can use any size display you like, and is generally a cheaper solution than buying a MacBook or other laptop for that matter.

Hi,A new macbook pro is due out in a few weeks(longer battery life than old model,new processor) i will be ordering 1 with the anti glare screen.
Cheers Grant

Hi Glenda

I have used Macs for years now and owned a few laptops. To charge them on the road the best I have found is an inverter. Just make sure you spend the extra dollars and purchase a 'pure sine wave' inverter. These will cost $200 to $300 for a small one new from eBay rated at about 300w nominal with a peak of 600w or around that level.

In the past with my first apple laptop I used a 150w square sine wave inverter to charge up on the road. After the trip my battery failed and I needed to purchase a new battery. (found a new bargain on eBay with apple badges but not from apple)

Of course you can use the pure sine wave inverter for all those other sensitive battery operated gear like cameras, phones, ipods etc.

Square sine wave inverters are just too rough for you newer modern electronics.

David

Try this: Car / Airline MacBook power adaptor & charger

No Affiliation.

Myself - I have a 17" MacBook Pro that I use with Final Cut Pro for video editing. I just use an inverter.