A laptop charger ensures you can use your laptop wherever you are and for however long that you require by keeping your laptop’s batteries continuously charged. If your laptop charger is no longer working you do not need to worry about buying a new laptop or if you simply wish to carry a spare charger while say, travelling, you can easily find a replacement or spare charger for almost every laptop.

Laptop batteries differ in design, chemistry, voltage, amperage and capacity. Therefore, you can look for a charger that offers the exact battery charger and power supply for perfect fit and compatibility. However there is the easier and more convenient option to purchase universal laptop chargers of high quality compatible power products. These universal laptop chargers come with an average of about 8 different adaptor heads (connector tips) to power a wide variety of laptops and are available as alternating current (AC) adapters, car adapters etc.

Different laptop brands and makes have specific voltage needs ranging from 15 to 20 volts. The latest universal laptop chargers have an advanced charging system that does not require manual manipulation to set the appropriate voltage for the laptop. You simply need to connect the appropriate connector tip and the output voltage will automatically be set according to the laptop. Certain universal laptop chargers even come with an LED screen that displays the output voltage.

Universal laptop chargers should also have an in-built surge protection circuitry to provide protection for your laptop. Also, ensure to find out if you require additional installation programs for your laptop charger to work. Some universal laptop chargers, while simultaneously charging your laptop, allow you to power certain USB devices via a USB extension cable. This way you can charge iPods, Blackberries, or any USB MP3/MP4 player. Laptop chargers with inputs of 100 to 240 V are suitable for use anywhere in the world.

Universal laptop chargers are available for major laptop brands including the following: Acer, Advent, Apple, Asus, Compaq, Dell, Delta, Fujitsu-Siemens, Gateway, HP, HP Compaq , IBM, Lenovo, LG, NEC, Packard Bell, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba. Whether you select a laptop charger that is specific to your brand and make or a universal laptop charger, it is of essence that you assure yourself of purchasing a quality laptop charger that will prove to be both reliable and safe.