Xantrex Technologies 851-0178 Xpower 175-Watt Micro Inverter

Xantrex : Electronics

Main Features

175-watt inverter for converting DC to AC power
Power electronic gear and appliances while on the road
Conveniently plugs into car cigarette lighter
Auto-shutdown protects against overcharge, overheating
1-year limited warranty

Product Description

The Xantrex Technologies XPower Micro 175-watt inverter transforms your vehicle's electricity so you can power your electronic devices while on the road. Compact and lightweight, it simply plugs into the 12-volt DC outlet in your vehicle to power cell phones, camcorders, small portable stereos, laptop computers, 13-inch TVs, portable work lights, and more. It includes an automatic shutdown feature to protect against overload, over-heating, and high/low battery condition. This durable plastic unit is just 1.9-by-2.9-by-4.8 inches in size and weighs 0.38 pounds. It is covered by a 1-year warranty.

Product Details

Title: Xantrex Technologies 851-0178 Xpower 175-Watt Micro Inverter
Sales Rank: 57 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Xantrex, Model: 851-0178
Item Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 2 inches, 1 pounds
Package Dimensions: 7.4 x 7.4 x 2.4 inches, 0.5 pounds

Customer Reviews

Solid product, good performance: This inverter worked very well for an 11 hour journey while powering a laptop for music enjoyment. The fan in the unit was a little loud, but it was drowned out by the music of course. I would recommend this product to others. … More reviews

Cheap and Very Useful: The device is very good for notebooks and other small divices. For me, I am using for buffering(waxing the car) and it is working super. It is totally worth it. More reviews

Bad Experience: The cooling fan was making noise on initial use. After a few hours of use the cooling fan stopped working causing the unit to overheat. It could have been an isolated occurance. I sent it in for exchange. Otherwise it's a nice design. More reviews

Great on a trip: I used this product on a long road trip to charge a laptop, digital camera, electric toothbrush, cell phones. Only drawback is the fan - not real noisy on the highway but will be loud parked. But, it is very convenient. More reviews

Works Great: This item works great. I used it to power my laptop on long distance drive and I had no problems with it. Some people complain about fan noise. It blends in with the road noise from driving just fine. If you listen for it, you'll definitely hear it, but you eventually forget it's there. More reviews

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