subject: Choose The Right Laptop Adaptor Could Change The Way You Work [print this page] Once you have bought your laptop it is well worth spending a little bit extra to buy a decent spare adaptor/charger, just in case. A spare means that you will never find yourself in the awkward position of not being able to finish off that important document because you've left your laptop adaptor plugged in at home.
While you are looking around it might even be worth looking for an adaptor that provides greater functionality than the standard run-of-the-mill charger that comes in the box. Some laptop adaptors available these days provide so many extra charging options that you will find that you can revolutionise the way that you work forever.
One great improvement on the standard Dell XPS M1210 AC adapter is the battery charger with a universal adaptor that can be used abroad. This type of laptop adaptor and battery charger means that no matter where you are in the world you will able to use your laptop safely and efficiently. These battery chargers and adaptors are generally suitable for power inputs between 100 and 240 vacs and provide power outputs of between 15 to 24 vdc. On top of this they also come with adaptors making them compatible with local power sockets across the globe, with adaptors for every type of laptop imaginable. This means that no matter where you go, you will still be able to get on with your work, or add last minute finishing touches to your presentations.
In Car Charger
Another popular HP Mini 5102 AC adapter is one that allows you to plug your laptop into your car. Obviously these are for charging laptops (rather than using them on the move); however they are suitable for all major types of laptop, from 12 to 24 vdc, and provide up to 120 watts of power.
In the Plane
Similar to car chargers, plane adaptors are for those people that really can't wait to reach the hotel. However if you are constantly taking long-haul flights it might be worth its weight in gold. Often plane laptop adaptors come as standard with a car adaptor and can be plugged into the aeroplane seat power socket.
A Spare
Another reason to buy a second charger is simply to have a spare. You can have one for work and one for home, or perhaps one to carry around in the laptop carry case and another to leave in a safe place. This is a good idea because you will always have a charger with you no matter where you are.
Of course this type of charger doesn't need to come with all the bells and whistles and can therefore be purchased for a very reasonable price. If you are really paranoid you could even buy two; one for home, one for the office and, the standard one, to carry around. If you are really, really paranoid you could buy three; one for home, one for the....you get the idea!
Simultaneous USB/Laptop Chargers
Finally you may want to buy a COMPAQ Presario CQ62-200 adapter that not only charges your laptop, but also any USB device you have at the same time. These are ideal if you want to sync, say a mobile, with your laptop. Also you don't have to carry around a bag full of leads in order to charge your various gadgets. Many devices on the market today, such as I-Pods, mobiles, Tom Toms or even PSPs, can now be charged via USB ports
Some laptop adaptors even provide ALL of the functions mentioned above, so if you have to have everything now, then you can always purchase one of these mega-adaptors. All of the above are available online through major suppliers for very competitive prices.
