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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. lf 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. ln 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 lnverter 175 easily fits inside even the most stuffed carry-on or laptop bag. lts 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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Buyer's feedback: - * 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 is simply too much for this small unit, so I must either charge the battery before use, or remove it prior to use in order to prevent shutoff.

While the small amount of power provided limits this inverter's range of useful applications, its tiny size and affordable price tag make it desirable for lighter tasks, such as powering a cell-phone charger inside one's vehicle or plugging in smaller electronics, such as a battery charger, DS charger, PSP charger, etc.

The biggest advantage (IMO) that this inverter has over comparable inverters is that this unit has low voltage shutoff to prevent battery drain, and a simple indicator light to tell you whether everything is OK (blue light) or if something is wrong (red light)

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Buyer's feedback: - warning about motorola phones
The product has a USB port but it is not compatible with my Motorola phone, the phone says unauthorized power supply and disconnects.
Works with ipods but I think the Motorola expects a "smart" usb port it can talk to and this must not be one.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Works as expected ...
Got this for a road trip from San Diego to LA to charge up my cellphone. It worked great at the beginning.
After one hour into driving, my cellphone started making noise indicating the power was connected/disconnected. Unplugging and replugging the charger made the symptom went away for just a brief moment. It seems like the power went on and off repeatedly. I am not sure if this was caused by the inverter or the cellphone charger, but I've never had any problem when the charger was connected to the wall directly.
As noted in other reviews, the power indicator is not bright enough to tell if the unit is on. This is especially true when driving under the hot sun. And it gets really hot when operating.

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Buyer's feedback: - No Airplane Adapter
Be aware that Xantrex has changed the design of the product and is a lot smaller and is not as picture. It also DOES NOT have the airline adapter as stated in the description. It now only includes a cigarette plug and a car battery clamp. So if you need this product for in airplane use, the redsigned product will not meet your needs. I was able to scavenge an airline adapter from a Xantrex inverter I had.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Amazing product ...
This is a cool product, so far I don't have any problems with this. It charges my Iphone, and any other small units. I haven't tried this in a long drive yet but I'll give you guys an update when I drive from NY to TX this summer. Well, so far so good!
Cons: The only thing I notice is that you can't really tell if it's "on" since the "ON" button's light is unnoticeable, it is just useless unless you try to wrap your hands around it to dim the area. BUt I still would recommend it to anyone I know!