Watts that you say?

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MrBrian · #1 Post by **MrBrian** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:30 am

Could anyone tell me approximately how many watts my IBM Thinkpad T20 draws when plugged in (not running on the battery)? I want to buy a power inverter for use in my truck and need to know which size inverter it'll take to power my Thinkpad.

Thanks,
Brian

#2 Post by **daeojkim** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:53 am

I think a 75W should be more than enough to power the laptop.

LRoy · #3 Post by **LRoy** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 1:13 pm

MrBrian wrote:Could anyone tell me approximately how many watts my IBM Thinkpad T20 draws when plugged in (not running on the battery)? I want to buy a power inverter for use in my truck and need to know which size inverter it'll take to power my Thinkpad.

Thanks,
Brian

The AC adaptors draw 70 watts max I think, so that should be a good worst case number.

slagmi · #4 Post by **slagmi** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 1:39 pm

The adapter that ships with the T20 as well as IBM's FRU adapter are 72 Watt and I believe (from memory) approx. 1450ma or 1.45 Amps. Even the bottom-of-the line $29.99 inverters you'll find should suffice.

MrBrian · #5 Post by **MrBrian** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 3:32 pm

Many thanks......you guys are the best!

Brian

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