November 28, 2009 17:39
Hi there.
I am looking for a possibility to install an apple computer on a sailing yacht for some blue water cruising.
My first intention was a mac mini as it has been used a lot as onboard computers in cars. But after some research I noticed that nearly all setups worked with an inverter.
This solution is not really satisfying on a boat. First converting the voltage from 12 volt to 110/220V and then back to the 19V a mac mini needs is very inefficient.
Does any one of you have experience with direct conversion from 12V to 19V? Any thoughts on the topic? Recommended setups/hardware?
Thanks in adnavced!
Regards,
Patrick
I am looking for a possibility to install an apple computer on a sailing yacht for some blue water cruising.
My first intention was a mac mini as it has been used a lot as onboard computers in cars. But after some research I noticed that nearly all setups worked with an inverter.
This solution is not really satisfying on a boat. First converting the voltage from 12 volt to 110/220V and then back to the 19V a mac mini needs is very inefficient.
Does any one of you have experience with direct conversion from 12V to 19V? Any thoughts on the topic? Recommended setups/hardware?
Thanks in adnavced!
Regards,
Patrick