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I'm looking at picking up a travel charger that would work in airplanes and automobiles. Is there a generally accepted good choice? iGo has a model that appears to be what I need. Targus also has something. I'm not finding a lot in the way of reviews though, and I'm looking for some advice with those having experience using such devices.

Not sure, but maybe you can use this: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=93550

emtee3511 wrote:Not sure, but maybe you can use this: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=93550

No, that is for the older 16V Thinkpads (pre-T60/X60). T400/500 series would need 20V.

Probably not much difference between brands as long as they have the correct connector. For Targus universal adapters I believe this would be #204, L112, or S31 depending on the model. I have a couple of Targus APM12US adapters that work fine for my X61 and X201.

I bought one of these last year from the Lenovo Outlet: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 72900.html (41R4493)
There is also another version: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-68305 (41N8460)

There are tips (adapters) for use with 16V Thinkpads, as well as ones for various makes of cell phones. I haven't had the opportunity to use it on any long trips so I can't give any detailed experience.

I ordered a 2nd power cord with attached usb charger along with my w510. This afternoon, I began having major problems with the display dimming to 10% or so on that cord. It didn't do that on the power cord that shipped with the machine. At this writing, I don't know if that (the 2nd cord) was the issue or not.

JonathanGennick wrote:I'm looking at picking up a travel charger that would work in airplanes and automobiles. Is there a generally accepted good choice? iGo has a model that appears to be what I need. Targus also has something. I'm not finding a lot in the way of reviews though, and I'm looking for some advice with those having experience using such devices.