In-Car 12V to 220V Power Converter 75W Inverter with USB Charging Socket - $14.95 + $3.95 P

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  gadgetguy on 02/05/2010 - 08:41

  Is it any better than this one on DX ($13.05 USD):

  http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.17812

  Actually the DX one looks like the head pivots to fit awkward angles to the car socket and the Zazz one looks fixed.

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    lo200 on 02/05/2010 - 10:05

    The DX one looks fixed to me.

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      Lazer on 02/05/2010 - 10:07

      Yep looks fixed to me also

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        inherentchoice on 02/05/2010 - 11:25

        This is a different one on DX but it appears to pivot…
        http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12486

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          Lazer on 02/05/2010 - 11:28

          @inherentchoice: The plug socket on that looks abit different does it accept Australian plug?

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            edgar28 on 02/05/2010 - 12:14

            @Lazer: its universal plug

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              davidl2 on 02/05/2010 - 13:11

              @edgar28: DX ones does not accept Australian plug, only USA | |

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                inherentchoice on 02/05/2010 - 14:52

                @davidl2: Even if that's true it's easy to use the travel adaptor…

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    davidl2 on 02/05/2010 - 13:13

    +1

    I recently bought something from DX and when it come to warranty, I have to send the stuff back to HK which cost more than the item itself!!!

    so I would say paying a few dollar more to send to an Australian address and support Australian business!?

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  life is a little cr… on 02/05/2010 - 13:10

  Has anyone used one of these??? Are they ok to power a laptop, or is it better to buy a specific car charger for laptop?
  Thanks

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  markis10 on 02/05/2010 - 20:21

  220V and 70W is not going to mean a lot of power for devices at 240V, quote a few laptops will not be happy with this.

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    Aussie Paul on 02/05/2010 - 22:24

    Unfortunately some of the frequent uses of this bargain website seem to think that buying from DX is excellent value, but as stated from above if you need to return the chosen product it can work out really expensive.
    I have purchased in USD a number of items and training courses from the US and Asia using my credit card and have been slugged with the conversion rate, plus a extra few dollars as a bank fee for converting the currency.
    You should also remember that if you buy Australian you are covered by laws that allow you a full refund if no completely happy with your purchase. You are not covered by these laws when you buy internationally.
    A great bargain can sometimes turn into a really bad mistake.
    As most of my store stock comes from beyond Australia, I have learnt over the years that in most cases that cheap doesn't necessarily equate to a bargain.
    I will never buy from DX as they don't offer Paypal as an option, so I'm not protected if there is a problem.
    A plus for Dx is they have an incredible range of goodies.

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      ccrap on 03/05/2010 - 02:16

      Just a few clarifications:

      1. DX does use paypal… source: http://help.dealextreme.com/Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.a…
      2. Paypal protection means crap all - if there's a problem with the product, paypal dont wanna know about it… source: personal experience and google
      3. DX can be excellent value, provided everyone understands one simple premise - you pay for what you get. Obviously if people are after better quality items which have warranties, after sales service etc then stick to local retailers, who are all subject to our legislation.
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      inherentchoice on 03/05/2010 - 09:25

      I've bought dozens of items from DX without a problem. In my mind the risks you mention are insignificant when you consider their low prices…

      You need a better credit card if its charging you a few dollars extra as a bank fee for currency conversion. For me they add 2.5% on the exchange rate and that's it. Actually I tell paypal to bill me in the foreign currency because paypal's exchange rate is a rip-off by comparison.