XANTREX POCKET INVERTER 175 (GEN2) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Xantrex
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $69.95
Buy New: $24.95
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Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 349
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4 x 11
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 813-0091
Model: 813-0291
UPC: 015535113309
EAN: 0015535113309
ASIN: B000E6LEJ6
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| 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 |
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Amazon.com 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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 Does the job neatly and quietly October 27, 2006
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This powered a laptop and an ipod (via USB) at the same time for hours without getting too hot or making noise. Works on the plane or in the car. Portable and comes in a nice carrying case. Slick for only $35. I'm buying more as gifts.
Great product! November 19, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I also have to give this one a 5 star rating. I originally purchased the Xpower 175 micro but it was a DOA and the fan was really loud so I returned it for this one. I use the Xpower pocket inverter 175 with my laptop and GPS when I go on road trips and it is quiet and reliable.
Perfect for laptop on road trips! January 2, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
My family takes our 12-inch Powerbook G4 on road trips for showing movies and doing other computer stuff on the road, but the battery would often give out after 2-3 hours rendering the laptop unusable until we could charge the battery again. Over Christmas vacation my family was mid-way through a 2,000 mile road trip, and I saw the Xantrex XPower Pocket 175-Watt Inverter for $20 in the clearance section of a local store, so I picked it up. Couldn't be happier as now we can run the laptop as much as we want. The inverter gets warm but not too hot. I never heard any noise from it, even after running for over 5 hours (looks like it has a fan on the bottom, but I never heard it running). This is the perfect inverter for us as it is very small and fits easily in the under-seat storage compartment in the van. It only has one power outlet -- if you need two outlets, look for a different model. This one is perfect for powering a laptop.
Note that this model, #813-0291, does NOT have an airline adapter, but comes with two cables, one for a cigarette lighter, and one for direct connection to a 12-volt (car/boat) battery. The product probably has changed since Amazon first started selling it. My model is black, like uploaded in the photo section by R. Liu. The silver photo must be the old model that included the airline adapter.
Works as Advertised January 11, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I haven't used it much yet but I've tested it in the car using my wife's ThinkPad. It runs that load essentially silently (the fan hardly works) and the free powered USB port means I can charge my cell phone too with the right USB cable. The whole package is very compact and fits in it's own carrying case. My primary reason for purchase was as a power inverter to take in a small airplane so I think it will fit the bill perfectly. I wish I could say I'd used it enough and for long enough to report on it's reliability but I haven't yet.
Nice Unit that Works Well January 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this unit with one thing in mind. To power my laptop GPS system. This unit does that and more for a fair price. So far I have used this unit of about a year with no problems.
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