Replacing cigarette lighter with a charger?

ElantraGT · 4th February 2010, 18:08

Nokia priority quoted me Rs.1100 for an original charger for E71 model. Are you sure you got the original charger?

sdp1975 · 4th February 2010, 18:27

Just to clarify, I got the original *car* charger at 199/- , MRP was 280/-

tanwaramit · 14th February 2010, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

IIRC, there is a 75W one fit for laptops which costs 850 bucks here in delhi.

where can I get it ? Hyundai ASC are selling it at 2400.

850 bucks is a steal.

CrackedHead · 14th February 2010, 19:59

^^^ look at a car accessories shop or in Nehru place - The ASC prices are always astronomical.

vigsom · 14th February 2010, 22:19

I fail to understand why we look at accessories at the ASC;there is such a choice available elsewhere

ghpk · 15th February 2010, 01:00

Just to add some info for people who are using mobile and laptop in car, there's a Laptop charger available on Ebay.in which was shipped to me approx Rs.550/- works great with my compaq laptop.

Best thing about this was you don't need to carry the A.C. Laptop charger like you would do when u use car inverter.
This Laptop charger also comes with 8 Pins to fit most laptop.

I am using it since 2 week and its working great, only thing is your car must be running before it can charge a Laptop.

knp · 15th February 2010, 07:10

@ghpk, would you please give the link to this product at ebay.in? I am seeing many models and could not able to trace it down your product.

tanwaramit · 17th February 2010, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by knp

@ghpk, would you please give the link to this product at ebay.in? I am seeing many models and could not able to trace it down your product.

+1 to this, need info on this, please share the link.

Also, ASCs are trusted for the brand they offer, else need to know a reliable shop, as I see majority of the shops are selling chinese stuff without any warranty.

ghpk · 17th February 2010, 11:04

here's the link

must say"big.games.bazar. " proved to be a very prompt seller

sdp1975 · 17th February 2010, 11:22

What's the effect of the laptop charger on battery life, it will drain it right if used regularly ?

tanwaramit · 17th February 2010, 14:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdp1975

What's the effect of the laptop charger on battery life, it will drain it right if used regularly ?

which battery life ? Car ?

As long as car is running, there should be no problem, if the car ignition is switched off, then I guess there are some options like
1. Not to allow it to work
2. Allow it to work for some time before it is disconnected
3. Allow it to work till car battery is nearing drainage.

ghpk · 19th February 2010, 03:16

If its your concern about laptop, i don't think if proper voltage is provided it would inversely affect its life.

Not allowing it to work is best option when car is not running as you'll see laptop giving warning "charger connected" then "charger removed"
seems the charger needs high amps to make it.

neutralgrey · 29th April 2010, 00:30

I know its been a long time since I had started this thread, my apologies in continuing the discussion now. But the thing is, its only today I could get an inverter. Its like the one Wildon mentioned about in the previous page(the one from MX electronics).

I have an issue and would like to know if any of you have faced it - The connection between the inverter and the socket doesn't seem to inspire confidence. Even though I haven't driven the car with the inverter attached, it looks like it could fall off at the slightest bump.

Any ideas on what could be done to solve this would be great. Will any DIY to fix it work? Like wrapping the insulation tape on the sides for a snug fit.

sathyaprakash · 29th April 2010, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by neutralgrey

I know its been a long time since I had started this thread, my apologies in continuing the discussion now. But the thing is, its only today I could get an inverter. Its like the one Wildon mentioned about in the previous page(the one from MX electronics).

I have an issue and would like to know if any of you have faced it - The connection between the inverter and the socket doesn't seem to inspire confidence. Even though I haven't driven the car with the inverter attached, it looks like it could fall off at the slightest bump.

Any ideas on what could be done to solve this would be great. Will any DIY to fix it work? Like wrapping the insulation tape on the sides for a snug fit.

Please post some pictures of your car inverter to have a close look at it before advicing did you buy MX or any other chinease stuff?

neutralgrey · 29th April 2010, 21:22

Satya Prakash,

Its the same as the one Wildon had uploaded. Please see the pic below.

Attachment 248362

4th February 2010, 18:08	#16
ElantraGT BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 441 Thanked: 12 Times	Nokia priority quoted me Rs.1100 for an original charger for E71 model. Are you sure you got the original charger?
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4th February 2010, 18:27	#17
sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,716 Thanked: 1,278 Times View My Garage	Just to clarify, I got the original car charger at 199/- , MRP was 280/- Attached Thumbnails
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14th February 2010, 19:59	#19
CrackedHead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 585 Thanked: 81 Times	^^^ look at a car accessories shop or in Nehru place - The ASC prices are always astronomical.
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14th February 2010, 22:19	#20
vigsom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NSEW Posts: 4,030 Thanked: 30,076 Times	I fail to understand why we look at accessories at the ASC;there is such a choice available elsewhere
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15th February 2010, 01:00	#21
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 212 Times	Just to add some info for people who are using mobile and laptop in car, there's a Laptop charger available on Ebay.in which was shipped to me approx Rs.550/- works great with my compaq laptop. Best thing about this was you don't need to carry the A.C. Laptop charger like you would do when u use car inverter. This Laptop charger also comes with 8 Pins to fit most laptop. I am using it since 2 week and its working great, only thing is your car must be running before it can charge a Laptop.
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15th February 2010, 07:10	#22
knp BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 243 Thanked: 44 Times	@ghpk, would you please give the link to this product at ebay.in? I am seeing many models and could not able to trace it down your product.
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17th February 2010, 11:04	#24
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 212 Times	here's the link must say"big.games.bazar. " proved to be a very prompt seller
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17th February 2010, 11:22	#25
sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,716 Thanked: 1,278 Times View My Garage	What's the effect of the laptop charger on battery life, it will drain it right if used regularly ?
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19th February 2010, 03:16	#27
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 212 Times	If its your concern about laptop, i don't think if proper voltage is provided it would inversely affect its life. Not allowing it to work is best option when car is not running as you'll see laptop giving warning "charger connected" then "charger removed" seems the charger needs high amps to make it.
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29th April 2010, 00:30	#28
neutralgrey BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 75 Thanked: 16 Times	Loose inverter connection I know its been a long time since I had started this thread, my apologies in continuing the discussion now. But the thing is, its only today I could get an inverter. Its like the one Wildon mentioned about in the previous page(the one from MX electronics). I have an issue and would like to know if any of you have faced it - The connection between the inverter and the socket doesn't seem to inspire confidence. Even though I haven't driven the car with the inverter attached, it looks like it could fall off at the slightest bump. Any ideas on what could be done to solve this would be great. Will any DIY to fix it work? Like wrapping the insulation tape on the sides for a snug fit.
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29th April 2010, 21:22	#30
neutralgrey BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 75 Thanked: 16 Times	Satya Prakash, Its the same as the one Wildon had uploaded. Please see the pic below. Attachment 248362
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