Targus PA360U Universal Auto/Air Adapter

by Targus

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000066AX7
• Item model number: PA360U
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 15, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Weighing only 5.6 ounces the Targus Universal Auto/Air Notebook Power Adapter is the only solution needed for mobile users constantly on the go. Our patented PowerTip technology automatically controls the voltage to match your notebook's requirements. This advanced power source is dual purpose - it not only allows you to plug virtually any notebook into most airline seats with inflight power capability, it also works in all vehicles with a standard cigarette lighter. It is the safest, most convenient way to power and recharge your notebook.

Product Description

The Targus universal power adapter allows you to power and charge your laptop computer while traveling in your car or on an airplane. It's compact, lightweight, and allows you to plug virtually any notebook computer into your car's cigarette lighter or into airline seats with Empower capability. This laptop power adapter is the safest, most convenient way to power and charge a notebook PC.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worked like a charm, December 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Targus PA360U Universal Auto/Air Adapter (Personal Computers)

I used this on a recent trip overseas. It performed beautifully out of the box. It came with a variety of tips that plug into my laptop, but I only use one. The rest just kinda sit there. It would have been nice if they had some sort of carry case to keep them all together. Regardless, it's small, very lightweight and plugs right in to the airplane. It also has a cigarette lighter adapter, although I haven't tried that yet. It was a little difficult getting the plug out of the socket on the plane, but I was able to easily coax it out with the leverage of a fork.

I had to make sure that the plane I was riding had the appropriate power plug in the row I was sitting. Many airlines have them in all premium class cabins and several have them in certain rows/seats in economy class cabins. Check with your airline for availability.

I've recently bought a power tip for my nokia phone (from another vendor), but have not used it yet. True, you can't use your mobile phone on the plane, but at least you can charge it for when you land.

As great as this unit is, it does not replace your normal laptop power supply. It runs directly on DC (as opposed to the AC one finds in the wall plugs), so you will still need to tote your traditional power supply around as well.