I might have a look at one of those EAS kickers especially if I can't get this old laptop running, got an application error when tried to run the RWS program but another thread suggested updating windows service pack which I'm currently doing and seems to be taking for ever.
Fingers crossed I can get this working so can save a few bob as I already have the lead.
Did you say that you had some sort of power adapter to allow to use laptop in the 12v cig lighter socket? If so do you have any more info (make etc so I can try and find one on ebay)?
Cheers
Try Maplins
you can see one from Steve Hill's place