>>I'm also not too sure that *any* computer gear is meant to run off of the output of a generator. FWIW
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>Sure - nothing is *meant* to run off a gas generator. However, a standard notebook computer is actually pretty good - its battery forms a true, continuously on-line UPS and the transformer or internal power supply to keep it charged is often rated as widely as 90 to 140V input.
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>Some even offer 12VDC car adapters as well, fer cryin' out loud ;-)

True enough, a laptop is most certainly more geared to less than stellar power requirements. I've found that anything below about 105v is asking for trouble, even in a laptop, though. I've never had the nerve to plug one into a car battery, so just call me chicken! :)