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Xantrex Technologies 851-0178 XPower 175-Watt Micro Inverter

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Average Customer Rating:	4.5
Brand:	Xantrex Technologies
Model:	851-0178
Weight:	1 pounds
Dimensions:	3 inches x 5 inches x 2 inches [Width x Length x Height]

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Categories; Accessories & Supplies; Electronics: International Shipping Available; Xantrex; Jump Starters, Battery Chargers & Portable Power; Interior Accessories

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.

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

Customer reviews

« In my 1992 Honda, the fan noise isn't even audible. »

I bought this product for a 2,137 mile road trip. It powered my iPod dock (since the car's ancient stereo doesn't really work). The thing is sort of big and ugly, but here's the bottom line--it worked without any trouble. It didn't even get warm. If I had it to do over, I would definitely buy this gadget again.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-08-30

« Buy at your own risk! »

I can't say about the durability because I can't get it to make anything work. I have tried using the suction machine with it~no power. It whirs and the little fan runs but what I needed it for didn't work. It might run a laptop or a video~I don't know I haven't tried that cause that wasn't what I bought it for. It is just layin in my back seat and I figure when I have my next yardsale it will be in it. But I'll have to make sure they try it on what they want to power first~cause I sure ain't giving them no guarantee.

Rating: (1 out of 5) @ 2010-08-19

« Works great, but buzzes when used to power a device that's plugged into the car audio system »

Works great and behaves as advertised. Everyone seems to be complaining about the fan noise but it's honestly not too bad. You can hear it when the car is parked or moving slowly, but the moment you drive faster than 30 or so it'll fade into the background. One complaint I have is that when I plug an iPod, iPhone, or any other audio-outputting device into this thing and then hook the iPod up to my Jetta's audio system via a 1/8 mini jack, a buzzing sound is introduced to the audio. It's very irritating.

Rating: (4 out of 5) @ 2010-08-17

« Great product »

Have used it several times for different purposes and it works flawlessly. After looking at other inverters, I started to buy a cheaper one, but glad I spent the extra five bucks for this one.

Rating: (5 out of 5) @ 2010-08-11

« Works perfectly »

Have owned for over a year and this unit continues to function perfectly in my Honda Civic. I use it to power my laptop, which draws about 80 watts when under load, as well as power small items when on long road trips. Yes, this converter will make some fan noise (that can be easily drowned out by turning up the radio a bit), but honestly for the price and quality ... who cares. This is a great product, and I would recommend it to anyone.