Xantrex Technologies XPower Pocket Mobile Power Source 175-Watt Inverter #813-0291

Xantrex : Electronics

Main 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
1-year limited warranty

Product Description

The Xantrex Technologies XPower Pocket mobile power source 175-watt inverter utilizes advanced electronics to convert the 12-volt DC battery power from a vehicle or airplane into 115-volt household AC electricity. If your laptop battery runs low, simply plug into the AC outlet on the inverter and you have got portable power to keep working, just like you are at the office or at home. In addition to the AC power outlet, this inverter includes a USB port, which can power or charge an iPod, a Blackberry, and a wide range of other electronic devices. Weighing just 0.7 pounds, the XPower Pocket Inverter 175 easily fits inside even the most stuffed carry-on or laptop bag. Its integrated vehicle and airplane DC connector will keep your iPod music flowing, your cell phone charged, and your laptop running — all without the need for multiple adapters. The inverter is covered by a 1-year warranty.

Product Details

Title: Xantrex Technologies XPower Pocket Mobile Power Source 175-Watt Inverter #813-0291
Sales Rank: 363 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Xantrex, Model: 813-0291
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Item Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 11 inches, 1.15 pounds
Package Dimensions: 11.2 x 6.3 x 4.2 inches, 1.1 pounds

Customer Reviews

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… More reviews

Pleased: Did the job! Four seven hour days powering laptop in car. Only complaint, power light not visible in daylight. More reviews

Xantrex Mobile Power Inverter: This product works good. I have used it only once so far. The price is acceptable too. More reviews

Long distance driver with kids: Unit has the juice to power the wife's laptop and the kids' DVD player though I got nothing out of the USB plug even when everything else was unplugged. … More reviews

Good small inverter for only a handful of electronics: This inverter is usually OK for powering my laptop inside my car, but if I don't keep the screen brightness set very low, my wireless card turned off, and my computer set in "power saver" mode (a Vista thing), then my touchpad goes buggy after a while, and movement becomes erratic. Also, the strain of having my computer plugged in while the battery tries to charge… More reviews