On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 22:39:36 GMT, "Gordon Wedman"
wrote:

You are not going to be able to use a cheap, run-of-the-mill desktop
straight from 12v DC power. Inside there is a power supply that produces
several different voltages used by the PC. Your only alternative is to use
an inverter.

There are some 12 volt power supplies that can be used in place of the
standard AC supplies in most desktop machines - but they may cost more
than a suitable inverter.


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