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Old 04-07-2009, 10:17   #27
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Originally Posted by svquest2 View Post
Apple makes a 12V DC adapter for laptops that plugs in to a cigarette lighter. Its for use in autos that should work just fine for you. See your nearest Apple store.
Unfortunately, what Apple sells is an airline adapter. It doesn't work on 12V cigarette lighters and Apple has a warning about this. The Macbook Pro runs on 18.5V, so you will need to modify a DC/DC converter with a magsafe tip.

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