# How do I effectively search this board for a topic I posted?

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> [@How long will a 12v lead battery run a laptop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-will-a-12v-lead-battery-run-a-laptop/920441):
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> I’m considering a solar system to work on the road with my laptop. THe laptop is rated at 65 watts. I know 12v lead acid batteries come in many flavors, but lets just pick a more or less standard 44Ah, 720Amp battery. How long could I expect such a battery to run my laptop? Assume I have all the correct and necessary inverter, charge controller, solar panel to charge the battery completely, etc. I essentially would like to run my work computer off of the grid for as long as I can without re…

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