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Car cigarette lighter in the system unit

07.01.2004

A car cigarette lighter is a fairly common power source for actually mobile electronic products, as well as chargers for them.

The adapter, made in the form factor 5,25", will allow you to use the same power interface at the computer. Such a thing costs 20 USD, is available in silver and black colors.

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