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Considering most mobile electronics these days can be powered/charged by USB, is there an inverter that has a USB power option? I know you can get 'USB car chargers' but I'd prefer something with a little more thought/effort put into the design. I can't see the point of converting 12VDC to 240VAC then back to 5VDC to charge something.
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Was in Kmart the other day and they have a self contained "jump start "like power pack with a 150 W inverter and a 5v USB socket as well. comes with 240 v and 12 v charging leads. not a great volume of power but at $ 49 and about the size of a old style video camera could be handy for charging the phone or running a laptop.
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Are you sure the cigarette lighter plug in units turn the volts into AC and then back to 5V DC?
I would have thought that they just reduce the 12V DC to 5V DC. For only 20 bucks they cant have too much trickery inside.07 Prado GXL, D4D manual, silver and a fridge with constantly changing beer levels.Comment
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The plug in 5 volt supplies use a small switch mode power supply to reduce the 12 v down to 5 volts without a reduction in current loss or wasted power. I bought one for my daughter to run her ipod in her car and to charge her phone on the go, has two outlets. only cost $10 from Zazz on the net.Comment
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Yes I have one of the accessory socket style 12-5 converters. I was looking for something I could use for fixed wiring.[url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]Comment
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If you want a fixed solution try Jaycar they have a ip65 usb socket
CAT. NO. MP3047 for $17 that you could connect up to their DC to DC converter CAT. NO. MP3204 @ $33. they have another option that is a lighter socket that has a usb and still retains the 12V socket for $14. If you go in and see them they are pretty helpfull, I use them a lot to source different options in my line of work.
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I have one of these and it's great. I can charge my laptop and pda, even occasionally use the electric shaver.
Targus 100W Auto Power InverterNeil - Porsche 911 (997.2 2009) Carrera SComment
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engel also have a little inverter which fits in to the cup holder, we use it to charge the video camera and camera whilst away.Lightforce 240Blitz driving lights, Rear hitch recovery point, GME tx3400 uhf, 64watt Uni-Solar cell, ARB CKMA12 Air compressor. all awaiting new vehicle to be delivered so they can be remounted.Comment
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Waeco does one upto 150W, fits into the cup holder.
http://www.waeco.com.au/products.asp?id ... 0&catId=77Cheers,
Dustie
Self confessed PP addict!! hmm.. now thats not a bad habit is it......
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