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--- electrical:12v:laptop [2023/09/08 00:26]
princess_fluffypants [DC adapters]
+++ electrical:12v:laptop [2023/09/08 00:32]
princess_fluffypants [DC adapters]
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 ====== Charging and powering laptops ======
-Laptops are the most power-hungry of the nomad's communications devices;  phones and tablets require [[electrical:solar:frugal|much less power]].
+Laptops are the most power-hungry of the nomad's communications devices;  phones and tablets require [[electrical:solar:frugal|much less power]].  Pretty much the only communication device that will consume more power would be a [[communication:internet|Starlink]] dish.
 There are two basic approaches to keeping your laptop charged on the road:
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-===== opportunity charging =====
+===== Opportunity Charging =====
 **Sit near outlets** whenever possible.  When being seated by a host ask for a spot near an outlet.  Test the outlet before settling in.
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 ===== DC adapters =====
-{{ :electrical:12v:12v_usb-c.png?nolink&400|}}
+{{ :electrical:12v:12v_usb-c.png?nolink&300|}}
 Using a DC adapter for your laptop rather than an [[electrical:inverter|inverter]] + the original 110v charger can save 10% or more power that would otherwise be lost in the inversion process.

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