XANTREX POCKET INVERTER 175 (GEN2) @ richardeward.com

XANTREX POCKET INVERTER 175 (GEN2)
from Xantrex Technologies

Features:

• 175-watt inverter for converting 12-volt DC power to 115-volt AC
• Power electronic gear while on the road
• Compact and lightweight for easy portability
• Includes USB port for charging iPods, Blackberries, and more

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0

• Disappointed by product.
  I too bought the unit based on the vendors reputation. It is small and powered my Dell D600 laptop without a problem using the battery adapter, but it got pleasantly warm. But there were some issues.
  1. You must press a button to power it on and the small blue LED is very hard to see. If the power is interrupted, you've got to press the button to turn it on again. I'd prefer a slide or rocker switch for always on if powered.
  2. The cigarette adapter didn't stay securely plugged into either... more info

• Accessible power on the road
  Finally purchased an inverter to power a laptop and to recharge various battery powered devices on the road. The Xantrex was a nice small unit with enough oomph to charge batteries and run my laptop. This device fits easily in my glove box when not in use.
  I have already used the device several times and have been quite happy with it.
  My only complaint, I wish the cord that connects the unit to the lighter port was longer so the device could sit on the floor. Other than that minor issue, great... more info

• bad item, it crapped out
  Xantrex Technologies XPower Pocket Mobile Power Source 175-Watt Inverter #813-0291
  I used this product for about 10 days and then it stopped working, it would overheat and making a high pitched beeping noise with no power output. I would invest in a higher quality inverter, I wish I never wasted my money.

• It failed and I goofed
  Xantrex Technologies XPower Pocket Mobile Power Source 175-Watt Inverter #813-0291 It totally pooped out and failed after only a few months occasional use. It worked fairly well on some things like 85 watt curling iron and cellphone charger. It would recharge the laptop but struggled to power the laptop if the laptop battery was low. This despite the very low power demand rating on the laptop.
  Recently on a long trip it just wouldn't work any more. We looked it over, tried a different cord on it, and... more info

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