I want to be mobile

[Skywalker[TSG]]

In my quest for total freedom i want to be totaly mobile !

i've been able to get wireless internet on my laptop using me cellphone take a look at http://www.techimo.com/forum/t30058.html for details



But The problem is that my laptop wont run more than 2-2.5hours on batterypower and i wouldn't be able to charge it on the road

So i was wondering if i could use solarpower to charge it
i've seen small solarcells that would fit on the back of the lid

But would a small cell like that be able to charge my laptop?
it needs about 80watts ithink and also how would i connect it to the laptop ?

[Daft_Ghosty]

do u not have a car adapter?

a few solutions besides a solar array.. which they do sell some.. just don't know where.. u can get a few of them.. chain them together.. and be good to go.. I'll see if I can find who sells them

but on to solutions.. u could extend life by getting a external battery pack.. I've seen some made to last a person 6 to 8 hours.. also try not to use the usb.. as it takes power to run.. at least it drains pretty fast for me on mine.. also u can get a car adapter.. and use that whiel u r on the road..

[GroundZero3]

Car adapter for Lappy?

just like Daft said

[Daft_Ghosty]

heres the solar ports..

http://www.brunton.com/catalog.php?i..._category_id=8


good call GZ.. a converter to turn a car adapter into a standard plug is a much better idea.. as it is cheaper.. and will alow u to run anything AC

[Skywalker[TSG]]

Well yes i could get a car adapter but that would still require me to be in my car !

i want total freedom

for that i belive a small solar array of some kind is my only option.

Getting another battery would be a solution if i could find one
my laptop is from www.compal.com

And it would still only give me a few extra hours

[Skywalker[TSG]]

Ahhh i see more linkage !

Thanks guys

i'm still really interested if it would be possible to use the sun

Those Solarpacks above was $95+S/H each
and i'm guessing i would need more than one ?

i dont care if it's ugly aslong as it works
Gimme more Gimme more

[Daft_Ghosty]

under the more info.. it said it would charge or operate.. a list of items.. of which was a Laptop.. so with one it will at least charge a laptop.. not shure howmany will be needed to run the laptop though

[Skywalker[TSG]]

What would happen if it charges the laptop with less power than it needs?

would that damage the battery?

[GroundZero3]

awsome link daft! im interested in it now.

[Jut]

hey if anyone trys one lemmi know i'd love to see if thats a possibility