Xantrex Technologies 813-0081-00 XPower Pocket Mobile Power Source 100-Watt Inverter

From the Manufacturer
The XPower Pocket Inverter 100 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’ve got portable power to keep working, just like you’re 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 you can’t live without. The XPower Pocket Inverter 100 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.

Customer Reviews

Hasn't failed yet
This is a slick, useful product that does just what it says it will do. I used to work at Radioshack, and we sold a lot of these, and they were hardly ever returned, so I got one for myself. I use it to charge my cellphone (with the house charger) and my laptop while I'm traveling. It is much more quiet than other inverters, has a big, blue indicator light to show when it is working, and is slim enough to slip under a seat, or even between the center console and a seat (where I have mine). It says "100 watts", but that is only the peak output. Continuous output is only 80 watts, so be sure to check that what you are using it for is 80 or less. It is great for battery charging, but don't even think of running a vacuum or a power tool, that isn't what it is intended for.

Works Great - Used on American 767-300
Used it on a trip to Hawaii and it worked great on our American Airlines 767-300. It worked with a mini-DVD player, Ipod, and powered my Compaq V2000 laptop. It does get pretty hot, but if you leave it on the floor it shouldn't bother you. Great for long trips! [...]

Excellent Converter
I no longer use my 12 volt power adapter for my laptops since I purchased the Xantrex. This is perfect to carry on any trip where you will need power in a vehicle for any 110 volt electronic device or USB device. I like it so much I have been buying them as gifts for my friends. It's small size and light weight make it ideal to carry as you travel.

Xantrex Technologies 852-0081 XPower Pocket Powerpack 100-Watt Inverter

Amazon.com Product Description
The Xantrex Technologies XPower Pocket Power Pac 100-watt inverter is the first stand-alone mobile power solution. The Xpower Pocket Power Pack combines a 100-watt inverter with a high capacity, high output battery pack to create a truly mobile power solution. It converts 12-volt DC power from vehicle battery into 115V AC power. So if your laptop battery runs down, or you need five more minutes with your portable DVD player, you can just plug straight into the AC outlet on the inverter and keep working or watching, just like you are at home with the wall plug next to you. In addition to the three-prong AC power outlet, this inverter includes a USB charge port which can power or charge iPod, Blackberry, PalmPilots, and a wide range of other electronic devices. It features a blue LED power indicator; DC cable with a vehicle and airline connector; 3.3 Ah NiMh battery pack; over-temperature shutdown; and low-battery voltage shutdown (10.5V DC and automatic reset). This unit is covered by a 1-year warranty.

Customer Reviews

A Short Review
Superceeded by:
Duracell 852-0281-07 DC to AC 100 Watt Inverter
Xantrex 813-0291 XPower Pocket Mobile Power Source 175-Watt Inverter

Big Drawbacks:
You have to unplug the DC Inverter to charge the battery.
No way to connect to a solar panel.

Small Drawbacks:
Inverter Runs Hot
Slow charging

Have used it to:
Power my laptop at a wireless hotspot
Charge my cell phone
Charge my digital camera

Does work very reliably.

Xantrex Technologies 813-1760 XPower Plus 1,750-Watt Inverter

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3765 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Xantrex
• Model: 813-1760
• Dimensions: 5.50" h x 11.00" w x 20.00" l, 11.00 pounds

Features

• Provides up to 1,750 watts of AC power
• Converts 12 volts of DC power from a vehicle battery into 115 volts of AC power
• Three AC outlets for operating multiple devices at once
• High surge capacity for products that require more power to start
• Overload and over-temperature protection

From the Manufacturer
The XPower 1750 Plus Inverter is a compact and lightweight inverter that easily connects to a 12-volt DC battery and provides up to 1,750 watts of AC power. The XPower 1750 Plus Inverter is ideal for long-haul truckers who need portable power for home appliances, consumer electronics, and office equipment on board their vehicle. It is also suitable for contractors to operate power tools from their van or pickup truck and for recreational users such as RV or automobile owners. Additional product features include an LED bar graph that displays output power, low- and over-voltage protection, and mounting brackets and heavy-duty stud connectors for convenient installation. The XPower 1750 Plus Inverter can power common appliances like a compact microwave oven, a bread maker, a food processor, a small refrigerator, a small vacuum cleaner, fluorescent and incandescent lights, a sewing machine, a fan, a coffee maker, a popcorn maker, and a toaster. It also can operates power tools such as a drill, a jigsaw, a sander and buffer, a circular saw, a small grinder, a weed trimmer, and a hedge trimmer. For entertainment and productivity, the inverter can power a television, a DVD player, a video game console, a stereo, satellite equipment, a computer with 17-inch monitor, a printer, and a fax machine.

Customer Reviews

Delivers as promised
This inverter runs a heavy duty inflator (electric motor) with an enormous starting load - the full 3000 watts. I emailed Xantrex for the max time for the 3000 watt (RMS) startup and the reply indicated 1/10 second and it delivers. I have monitored it with an o-scope. The inflator draws about 18 amps after the initial surge then tapers back to about 12 amps. The inverter is rated at 1750 watts for 5 minutes then 1500. I'm very happy with it. My setup is 1/0 cables about 6 feet long bolted to the battery terminals with an Tyco/AMP disconnect and fuse. I run it from a truck with two large starting batteries for 5 to 10 minutes when I'm using it.

Powerful but not pricy
I have owned a few inverters and this one is the best. My last one was a 1500 watt Xantrex which didn't have the digital reader that monitors the battery and the output. Uses minimal power when turned on and not being used. Cooling fan only comes on when needed. I am very pleased with this purchase.

Massive Power Converter
This is a huge power converter. Do not consider it unless you plan on running it from 2 auxiliary battery's. The product works flawlessly when hooked up to the right system. The cooling fan is not loud at all. It has a voltage meter and will fault and shut off when the voltage runs to low so you will not be stuck with a dead battery in the middle of no where. Nice product!

Xantrex Technologies 851-0801 XPower 800-Watt Micro Inverter

From the Manufacturer
X-Power Micro-inverters make it a snap to access household power from your vehicle. You no longer have to use many different adapters. XPower Micro-inverter 800 transforms your vehicle's electricity so you can power your electronic devices through their standard 3-prong plugs. Micro-inverter 800 is compact and lightweight. The 800 will power all the devices our 175, 200 and 400 Micro-inverters do, plus complete mobile offices including computers, printers, and fax machines, small power tools, and small kitchen appliances.

Customer Reviews

Useful globetrotter
I bought this inverter to use my laptop/phone charger/GPS in my truck. It works really well as described. Three things:

- Be prepared in case of overheating the inverter automatically shuts off(computer, saving data).

- There is a processor checking the car/truck battery level and when it becomes too low for the next start, turns the device off. Sounds good but can be wrong(don't turns off in time!). Use this feature with caution, experience the consumption of your devices and the battery power- find the balance. The safest thing is still the running engine!

- The two sockets are too close together. A wide phone charger blocks the other one.

I've been using mine since 3 years without any problem.

So So 2.5 stars
Product handles the amount of watts that it states, however, if you are planning on using this product for audio items, bad choice, gives off audio buzz through vehicle stereo.

Xantrex Technologies 808-9500 XPower Remote Inverter Switch (On/Off)

Product Description

This Xantrex remote control on/off switch allows user to control inverter from a convenient location inside a truck, RV or boat. Compatible with 3000 Watt Duracell inverter (Item# 457210). Compatible Tool: Inverter, Application: On Off switch for Inverter, Watts: 3,000

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10403 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Xantrex
• Model: 808-9500
• Dimensions: 6.00" h x 2.00" w x 7.00" l, .31 pounds

Features

• Remote control allows user to control inverter from a convenient location inside truck, RV or boat
• Includes 20-ft. of cable
• Compatible with 3000 Watt Duracell inverter (Item# 457210)

Xantrex Technologies 804-0450 High Wattage 40 Amp Battery Charger

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13856 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Xantrex
• Model: 804-0450
• Dimensions: 14.00" h x 10.00" w x 8.00" l, 10.00 pounds

Features

• STAX9
• Ideal for recharging SUV, Boat, and car
• 40amp Maximum DC output current
• Built-in short circuit and overcharge protection
• 3 Stage charging technology minimizes recharging time

Customer Reviews

Efficient, powerfull, well made
I have been testing battery chargers and batteries for charging efficiency as a byproduct of marine wind turbine testing I am doing. Of the 5 different chargers I tested, this was by far the most efficient.

It is also very powerful; for just a little more than a standard 15 amp charger, you get 40 amps. The 3 stage charging program significantly speeds charging of large capacity batteries.

I bought 1, used it for several months, and was so impressed, I bought a 2nd one to boost the charging capacity of a very large batter bank.

It is ideal for use as a charger for boat battery banks, either cruising sailboat or for bass boat type trolling motor battery banks.

Very good charger, lots of power, 3 stage
Being a commercial fisherman I've dealt with many charges and this is the best portable one I've ever used. The design quality is excellent but the build quality is only fair since it's made in China, you might get a bad one. I had to take mine apart and reposition the control panel because it was shifted to far up and you couldn't see the indicator lights. Charges a full 40 amps and I've had no problems with it for 6 months. A completely dead battery won't charge until you either zap it for a second with jumper cables or use an old style charger for a few minutes. The 3 charging stages work as described.

Too Smart by half
Works well, but sometimes the smarts are not smart enough. Some times it charges a full or nearly full battery at too high an amperage and you know it shouldn't. You turn if off then back on, and it acts properly. Sometimes it won't charge a battery in bad shape, but a simple & stupid charger will. I'm on my second. The first would go into equilizing mode by itself, though the engineers at Xantrex couldn't see how that was possible! All in all it's a nice device and a worthwhile purchase.

Xantrex Technologies 851-0401 XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9861 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Xantrex
• Model: 851-0401
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 4.00" w x 5.00" l, 1.99 pounds

Features

• Provides up to 400-watts of AC power
• Converts 12-volts of DC power from a vehicle battery into 115-volts of AC power
• Two AC outlets to operate two devices at once
• Automatic shutdown protection against overload, over-temperature, and low or high battery conditions
• DC terminals for a vehicle DC socket or direct battery connection

From the Manufacturer
Designed to provide portable power for your mobile electronics--such as a mobile phone, PSP, and laptop--when you’re on the go, the XPower Micro 400 Inverter accesses AC power from your vehicle’s DC socket. The interactive LED display provides the user with instant feedback on input current and output voltage. It also offers valuable troubleshooting guidance. Commercial trucks with sleeping cabs can use the XPower Micro 400 Inverter to operate entertainment devices such as a small TV, radio, DVD player, and more.

Customer Reviews

Works well
So far I have only used it to power my laptop through the cigarette lighter, but it worked well on an 8 hour trip and never once gave me any trouble. I especially like the small size and intelligent fan that only turns on under heavy load. You can keep this under the seat all the time and it's there when you need it.

Just Right
This Xantrex 400-Watt Inverter is very nice and would strongly recommend it.

I have an old car and needed to wire it directly to the battery because of my older smaller wires in the dash. Other than Rewiring I have no problems with this little power house. I am in college and been finding my self sitting in my car surfing the internet and doing some classwork then my Laptop battery would go dead in about 3-5hrs... This little 400-Watt inverter has no problems powering my Laptop and recharging the batteries. I can sit for 2hrs running off my car battery (850cca) and not drain it or have to start engine to recharge because of low battery. The Unit does not pull much for a laptop but it does Pull More when charging the laptop battery and running it. I found the Fan not so noisy, a little radio drowns it out. (no louder than the Ac fan on low or medium) I have notice when my laptop battery is full and no longer charging the Inverter slows and even stops the fan because of a lighter load. The Fan only comes on when a moderate Load is their, otherwise it is dead silent and the little green light is on. Like I said the fan has turned off before with the laptop plugged in.

I have 3 other Xantrex products and never had a problem with them. It is a very good product, built strong, and last long.

I have not done any heavy testing on it, but a 100Watt incandescent work light light bulb and laptop running full speed does not phase this 400-Watt inverter. I have had them both on and for over and hour and still had 12+ volts in the car battery. I have a 25min drive to college and back every day and I just plug my laptop in and let it charge as I go to and from school. I have no problems with it and would definitely recommend it for the traveling Laptopers.

A laptop does pull down some power and I fear any thing less than a 200watt inverter would struggle under the constant load of a laptop. The two electrical outlets are convenient, for other small electrical applications that you may need to plug in, like a printer for example.

My Car is old and when I first plugged it in the Cig lighter it only worked for 10mins then the 11.00 Volt alarm would sound,and it is very loud and does not shut up until the voltage gets about 11.50volts for about 1min... This is why I had to ReWire my car (very old) and now with a new hot wire off the battery I have no low voltage alarm.

Pros: Powerful, quiet when not in moderate use, small, convenient, extremely portable, Fan turns off when no load (so you do not have to unplug or turn off ever time you stop using it)

Cons: low voltage 11.00volt alarm is ear shattering, Internal Fan is evident when on.

Faulty on arrival
After opening the package, I did smell something funny, like when wires or circuit burns. But that did not deter me from trying it. So I went to the car to try it.

I press the red/pink button, it starts (you hear the fan, and status light turns green), but as soon as I lift my finger off the button, it shuts down. After several trys without succcess, I opted to get refund/replacement.

I tried to get a replacement, this site does not provide free returns for defective items. So I decided to return for a refund after I could not get through with any customer service.

I think I was thrilled to see this product, and it seemed to work fine, started my camera battery charger, but not for too long when I lifted my finger of the switch.

Updated Dec 1, 2008: Amazon customer service sent me another unit, and asked me to returned this damaged unit, and send them an email for the cost of returning. After returning via USPS, I emailed them the cost, and they promptly refunded me the cost. When you return an item, Amazon system also gets updated of the cost and they match with what you ask for.

This product worked like a charm. I tested it once in a car plugging my macbook into while I was using the computer, fan only came on once, but the sound was pretty low, only I could tell, no one else heard it, and it shut off the fan after couple of minutes. I like this product, not bad for the price and benefits. I couldn't change the rate later, so now I give 4 stars.