Eastern Tools & Equipment TG3600

Eastern Tools & Equipment TG3600 3,600 Watt 6.5 HP 196cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator
From Eastern Tools & Equipment

Price: $299.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

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Product Description

Item #: EASTG3000B.

Features & Benefits

* CARB (California) Approved
* Nation wide service network (parts are readily available)
* Full one year warranty
* Safety features: low oil shutoff, molded case circuit breakers, metal fuel tank
* Rugged powder coated frame resists rust

This is a heavy duty, gasoline powered generator. It has a surge rating of 3600 watts and a continuous rating of 3000 watts. 2 110 outlets and 1 220 outlet are standard. A voltage meter, low oil shutoff and powder coated frame are additional features.

The unit isCARB (California) approved and quality is controlled on every step of the manufacturing process by ETQ. ETQ engines, both gasoline and diesel, frames and electrical components are manufactured by the company at their factories in Taiwan and China.

ETQ generators are industrial quality with a full one year warranty backed by a substantial service center program in the US. Parts are readily available and service is a phone call away.

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Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #17119 in Home Improvement
* Brand: Eastern Tools & Equipment
* Model: TG3600
* Number of items: 1
* Dimensions: 121.00 pounds

Features

* 3000 Running Watts/3600 Max Watts
* Eastern Tools & Equipment 6.5 HP OHV Engine
* 4 Gallon Tank Provides 13.5 Hours Of Run Time At 50% Load
* 120-Volt GFCI Outlets/240-Volt Twist Lock L14-20R
* Noise Level Under 67Db At 21-Feet

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Eastern Tools & Equipment TG3600 gasoline portable generator is equipped with a 6.5 HP 196 cc single cylinder 4-stroke OHV engine that produces 3600 starting watts and 3000 running watts. Eastern Tools & Equipment's sine wave alternator is built in house using 100% full copper wire and cold roll steel stator and rotor.

It can produce electricity with total harmonic distortion under 5%. With the 4 gallon fuel tank, this unit can operate continuously for 13.5 hour at half load and 8.5 hours on full load. The OHV engines help to provide improved fuel efficiency, longer life, easier maintenance, and less noise.

This unit offers low oil shutdown with indicator lamp to help protect the engine. This unit can run both 120-volt and 240-volt. The 120 -volt receptacle is equip with GFCI protection. There is a voltage selector (toggle type) and voltage meter for easy operation.

This unit is Ideal for tool power on the job site, home standby or even camp site use to keep the power going. Wheel kit and handle sell separately. This unit is cover by a 1 year limited manufacturer warranty.

Customer Reviews

False Advertising
This is a 3000 watt generator, not a 3600 watt. It's maximum wattage is stated instead of the actual running wattage. No one else that I have seen advertises the maximum wattage. I would not have purchased if I had known. I contacted Amazon about this and never received an answer from them. Im disappointed in my purchase.

cheap unit for ultra light duty only
I work in small engine repair. I have seen two of these generators in for repair. The first had major engine failure on low hour engine, commecting rod broke at crankshaft and shattered side of engine block. This engine had oil in crankcase. WE replaced engine at owners expense witch cost twice than this cheap chinese generator cost new.

New engine had stuck float on carb, when finally got unit running, engine had loud rattle in other words engine has very loose tolerences at the rod bearing, if you have one of these machines use heavy motor oils in summer (15-40 or 20-50 synthecs) will at least cushion the rod bearing or better yet buy a generator with a tecumseh or honda engine (some briggs ohv generators are having valvetrain problems).

The second generator had a broke ignition switch but engine made same rattling sound.I doubt these generators would last more than 100-150 hours at best so spend the extra money and buy the honda (not with the junk ohc GC engine) buy with the excellent GX pushrod OHV. with the demise of coleman powermate, honda is the safest choice for a serviceable, long lasting generator.

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Cobra CPI-150 BK Power Inverter

Cobra CPI-150 BK Power Inverter, Black
From Cobra

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Product Description

COBRA CPI 150 BK MicroPORT Power Inverter (Black) Charges and powers mobile phones, iPods(R), PDAs, MP3 players, portable DVD players and portable video games; Replaces DC cord; Compact size is ideal for traveling3.25" x 3.25";300W max, 150W continuous ; 5V USB charge port; Dual-purpose power cable12V cigarette lighter plug and airline 12V connector; Includes carrying case; Black MicroPORT Power Inverter (Black)

Product Details

* Brand: Cobra
* Model: CPI 150 BK
* Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

* Cobra Micro Port 150 Watt Power Inverter
* 150 Watt continuous power/300 Watt peak power
* USB output allows charging and operation of modern office devices such as iPod's, Blackberry's and cell phones
* Dual purpose power cable/Airline and car source
* Carry Case included for convenient storage when not in use

Customer Reviews

Cobra CPI-150 Power Inverter
Great little gadget that I needed to power my laptop when I travel. Good value for the money.

Perfect, except it's noisy
The product is great overall. Incredibly small for inverters (will be perfect for flying with my laptop), the power is not underrated, and the pouch it comes in is very handy.

The only downside is that it is noisy. I've heard noisier inverters, but this thing is far from silent. I can hear the cooling fan distinctly over my car's engine and road nice (and I have a pretty loud car).

Overall - still happy with the product. I needed an inexpensive, compact power inverter that can be used in a car and on a plane.

A very useful gadget for those on the go!
This is a great and reasonably priced gadget which anyone on the go can find very practical to have in the centre console of the car. I use a hand-held computer for my field work and it not only powers/charges that when I am out and about but it also charges my laptop on the go.

What I did not envisaged at the time of buying this unit was that it can charge different phones with the standard travel charger, especially when in a family there are different phones and require different chargers. One need not buy different car chargers as this unit works like a home receptacle. For twice the amount you pay for a car charger this device sure is an excellent multi purpose gadget.

This unit provides 150 continous watts of power which is more than adequate for computers and handhelds that can be charged from the 12v output of the car. I have a Corolla which I use for my field work and the 12v output can provide upto 120 watts of power as per Toyota's specs.

I accidentally droped this unit in the first week when I wanted to use it in my other car from about 3 feet. The unit survived the fall and except for slight scratch on the side it worked flawlessly and is still in use.

It also charged an old Ipod when I directly inserted it in the USB receptacle. I use a Motorola Razr phone and charge it simultaneously from USB output while the three prong receptacle is in use for the handheld.

Overall I'd say it is a good investment.

Highly recommended!

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XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter

Xantrex Technologies 851-0401 XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter
From Xantrex Technologies

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Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #1421 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

Editorial Reviews

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

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.

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.

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Tripp Lite PV375 PV

Tripp Lite PV375 PV 375W 12V DC to AC Portable Inverter with DC Auto Power Outlet
From Tripp Lite

Price: $45.24 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

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Product Description

Harness your vehicle's battery to efficiently power office equipment on the road. The PV375 continuously supplies up to 375 watts of 120V AC power to 2 AC outlets from any 12V battery or automotive DC source.

Convenient cigarette lighter DC input jack with 3-foot cable provides one step installation. Portable and compact, the Inverter's design is among the most rugged available, thanks to its lightweight metal casing. Lighted power switch 1 year manufacturer's product warranty

Product Details

* Brand: Tripp Lite
* Model: PV375
* Original language: English
* Dimensions: 2.00" h x 8.00" w x 11.25" l, 4.00 pounds

Features

* Product Type - Inverter
* Warranty - 1 year
* 2 outlets
* 3-ft. cord with cigarette lighter plug

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Harness your vehicle's battery to efficiently power your office or entertainment equipment while you're on the road. The Tripp Lite PV375 supplies up to 375 watts of continuous 120V AC power to two AC outlets from any 12V battery or automotive DC source.

The unit offers a convenient cigarette-lighter DC input jack with three-foot cable. Portable and compact, the inverter's design is among the most rugged available thanks to its lightweight metal casing.

A low-battery alarm with auto-shutoff preserves vehicle battery, while an equally handy overload alarm with auto-shutoff prevents wattage overload. A user-replaceable fuse further protects the inverter from overload. A lighted power switch signals status.

The PV375's power rating make sit ideal for not only laptop computers, but also portable electronics, battery chargers for cell phones, pagers, notepads, game systems, personal printers and battery rechargers for small battery-operated power tools, portable TV-VCR-stereo systems, camcorders, lighting, and other applications under 375 watts.

What's in the Box
Power inverter, instruction manual, warranty information.

Customer Reviews

Reviewof Portable Inverter
I have used this inverter to power my lap top computer and it has worked very well

Tripp Lite PV375
It works well and came just as was advertised. The only negative I have is that the fan is extremely noisy. You almost have to cover it up with blankets to drown out the sound which of course keeps heat from dissipating from it which means you need a noisy fan which means ....

My brother has a Monster brand and his doesn't make all that noise. I went with Tripp Lite because of the name and historical quality but if another name brand has a product that has the same features, is just as good and quieter, then I'd go for the other brand. This machine is really noisy.

Tripp Lite Power Inverter
The Tripp Lite PV375 375-Watt Power Inverter is typical of a Tripp lite product. Good build quality, esthetically pleasing, and delivers as specified. I like the compact size in relationship to the power output.

Some reviewers complain about the cooling fan noise but I have not found it to be a problem. In fact hearing it lets me know my investment is being cooled and protected. I can see how it would be a problem if you wanted to sleep behind the wheel.

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Black & Decker CP120B

Black & Decker CP120B 20-Watt Power Backup Battery Pack
From Black & Decker

Price: $3.99
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Product Description

Black & Decker introduces the new Pocket Power, a compact portable source with rechargeable backup battery that powers and recharges personal electronics while on the go.

The new Pocket Power simultaneously powers and recharges mobile electronic devices such as cell phones, BlackBerry/PDAs, MP3-like devices, digital cameras, camcorders and more when a household AC power outlet is not available.

The Pocket Power will provide up to five hours extended runtime for personal electronics. With its slim profile design the Pocket Power is thin enough to conveniently fit into an average size jacket pocket, or be tucked away into a briefcase or purse.

Take the Pocket Power with you on business or away from home to have the confidence and convenience of power when you need it for your portable personal electronics. The Pocket Power battery fully recharges from a 120-volt household outlet in less than eight hours.

A battery status LED lets you know 10 minutes before the Pocket Power battery is depleted and needs to be recharged. A built-in power/fault LED indicates the condition of the inverter. A draw-string travel bag keeps the Pocket Power protected while traveling

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #254 in Home Improvement
* Color: ORANGE AND BLACK
* Brand: Black & Decker
* Model: CP120B
* Released on: 2006-09-01
* Format: CD
* Dimensions: 1.00" h x 3.15" w x 5.75" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

* Compact, portable, rechargeable power fits in pocket 3.15 by 5.75 by 1 inches; less than 1 pound
* 20-watts to power/recharge AC and USB appliances
* Power and simultaneously recharge small personal electronics on the go
* Rechargeable Ni-MH battery using AC adapter
* Travel bag included: holds batery pack and adapter

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Black & Decker introduces the new Pocket Power, a compact portable source with rechargeable backup battery that powers and recharges personal electronics while on the go.

The new Pocket Power simultaneously powers and recharges mobile electronic devices such as cell phones, BlackBerry/PDAs, MP3-like devices, digital cameras, camcorders and more when a household AC power outlet is not available.

The Pocket Power will provide up to five hours extended runtime for personal electronics. With its slim profile design the Pocket Power is thin enough to conveniently fit into an average size jacket pocket, or be tucked away into a briefcase or purse.

Take the Pocket Power with you on business or away from home to have the confidence and convenience of power when you need it for your portable personal electronics. The Pocket Power battery fully recharges from a 120-volt household outlet in less than eight hours.

A battery status LED lets you know 10 minutes before the Pocket Power battery is depleted and needs to be recharged. A built-in power/fault LED indicates the condition of the inverter. A draw-string travel bag keeps the Pocket Power protected while traveling.

Customer Reviews

Great item, some may need a little TLC to get going...
Ok, I give it 5 stars although out of four I bought, two would not charge properly, but at 3.99 it was worth the extra effort to get them going. Here is the problem with some of these, the batteries have been sitting a while, so after you charge it for a few minutes, some of these may show they are charged, even though they are not. The batteries need to be cycled in these and all of mine have come back to life. Here is what you can do to help bring them back...

1) Charge unit until LED goes green (with a battery that needs to be cycled, it may show its charged after a few minutes. With battery that is in good shape and being dead, it should take around 4 hours to charge)
2) Unplug charger and turn on unit. It may go dead after a few minutes, thats OK. After it shuts itself off, wait 10 minutes.

Repeat the steps above and it should come back to life. The most I repeated the above steps were 4 times before it accepted a full charge, and all mine work now. Hope this helps someone if theirs does not take a proper charge...

battery backup time
i needed a battery back up just in case if i am unable to plug in my wall charger. i tested this unit several times after fully charging the back up unit and it will charge my cell phone for 20 minutes and then it will run out of energy.

the price dropped dramatically here on amazon so i am guessing it is being discontinued or it is on clearance.
i am going to look for another back up unit

Hit and miss
I have had 3 of these now,1 was junk straight out of the box new, 1 is still working and I'm waiting for another replacement since the 1st replacement was bad too.

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Honeywell HW7500E

Honeywell HW7500E 9375 Watt 15 HP 420cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Home Generator With Electric Start (Non-CARB Compliant)
From Honeywell

Price: $999.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

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Product Description

This durable Honeywell electric start portable generator provides dependable power in a simple and powerful portable electric generator. Great for residential applications and for homeowners seeking a reliable backup electric power generator. Features an OHV engine with oversized muffler for quiet operation, Smart Start controls and wheel kit for easy portability.

Engine: OHV, HP: 15, Engine Displacement (cc): 420, Rated Watts: 7,500, Surge Watts: 9,375, Run Time: 7 hours @ 1/2 load, Receptacles (qty.): 5, Fuel Type: Gasoline, Fuel Capacity (gal.): 6.5, Start Type: Electric, Low Oil Shutdown: Yes, Battery Required: Yes, Battery Included: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 31 x 23 x 23

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #6207 in Home Improvement
* Brand: Honeywell
* Model: HW7500E
* Released on: 2008-08-15
* Number of items: 1

Features

* 9375 Max Watts/7000 Continuous Watts, 420cc 4 stroke engine, low oil protection, fuel gage, AVR, overload protection
* Easy to operate - features a simplified power control center, oil, funnel, and power cord included.
* Smart Start TM - Comes with color-coded starting controls and 24-hour instructions at 1-888-RECOIL-8
* 3 year limited warranty
* 7 hour run time at 50% load, 6.5 gallon fuel tank

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Keep the lights on, the water hot, the fridge cold and the TV tuned in. In a power outage, we make it easy to reap the many practical benefits of your HW7500E Honeywell Portable Home Generator w/Electric Start.

The generator comes with everything you need to get started: never-flat wheels and a high leverage handle for easy mobility; the first liter of oil with a funnel to pour it; and a 4-in-1 power cord. The HW7500E also comes with the added benefit of an electric start.

Features include: a simplified power control center, color coded starting control, 24 hour instructions at 1-888-RECOIL-8, a sound filtered oversized muffler for quiet operation, low oil protection, fuel gauge, overload protection, automatic voltage regulation and a 3 year limited warranty.

The HW7500E specifications are: 7500 continuous watts, 9375 maximum watts, 62.5A at 120 volts, 31.3 A at 240 volts, Big-Bore 420cc 15 HP OHV engine, 6.5 gallon fuel tank, 7 hour run time at 50% load, 210 lbs.

Customer Reviews

let the chinese buy it
I had a generac generator that I just gave to my son in law and replaced it with this generator,,after reading all the pros and cons on these reviews I took it for granted that the info I was reading was up to date..well LISTEN TO THE BAD NEWS,,,the nice rubber tires are probably made of the cheap plastic that the funnel was made of,,,

it will never go flat it will crack up in a few years,,oh the colors are pretty , so is the crap at the dollar store, what im telling you that the only thin that is made here in the USA is the box it came in after I assembled it and fueled it up I read the box and said made in china,,,

I had called Honeywell and asked them who makes their engine they replied Kohler,,,I called Kohler and asked about this engine ,,,they replied that this one is made in China and who knows what design they used..

If I had known this I would never have purchased it and If I had not assembled the unit and fueled it up I would have brought it back to the shipper and refused it..now maybe this being built in China means nothing to many, It means something to me..so if you like the tidbits you enjoy working in the usa,,,

like social security Medicaid and other benefits, you can spend the money and find a generator made in the usa,,or you can throw your future in the garbage and buy this one,,,the job you save might be your own PS Honeywell and amazon should advertise this item as made in china ,,the only place I have seen that is on the box

AWESOME GENERATOR
Received generator 2 days earlier than expected. Driver had a semi with a liftgate which made it easy to unload. Assembly was quick and easy, great manual, no parts were missing. Filled the oil tank & gas tank, push the electric starter, it immediately started up.

I live in a rural area and the power goes out quite often and sometimes it is days before it is restored. For $999 total delivery cost, it is a bargain. I have shopped and researched a lot of generators, this is a good buy. As others have said, the oil funnel is junk, in fact, the one included with this generator was broken in half, no real loss.

Great buy
We ordered this Honeywell generator online and it was delivered the same week. There is some assembly required to install the wheels, handles, and connect the battery, but the instructions are staight forward and anyone with minimal mechanical ability can accomplish this task with ease.

When I first tried to start it it would not fire at all. My touble shooting run down found that the spark plug clip on the wire was broken in half. I phone call to the nearest service dealer, which was 35 miles away, found that he had the part in stock.

After driving the 70 mile round trip to retrieve the part that was under warrenty, fixing the broken part was easy. Once installed the engine fired right up. I am very pleased with the purchase and the broken part issue should not be a determining factor in the performance of the tool.

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PowerLine 0900-66 200-Watt

PowerLine 0900-66 200-Watt Coffee Cup Inverter with USB Charging Port and Two Outlets
From PowerLine

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Product Description

200w Coffee Cup Inverter with USB charge port provides 3 power outlets for your vehicle: Two 120v AC outlets and 1 USB charging port. The unique cup design fits standard auto cup holders. Powers TVs as large as 27", laptops, portable printers, iPods, SmartPhones and much more..from your vehicle.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #2840 in Home Improvement
* Brand: PowerLine
* Model: 0900-66
* Dimensions: 3.00 pounds

Features

* Convenient and attractive coffee cup inverter with 2 AC outlets and 1 USB charging port via 200/400-watt inverter
* Powers TV's, DVD players, game consoles, electronic instruments, and more
* Provides 200-watt continuous and 400-watt peak power via 120-volt AC outlet
* Unique coffee cup shape conveniently fits today's auto/boat/truck cup holders
* USB charging port provides 500mA of power

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
PowerLine 0900-66 200-watt coffee cup inverter with USB charging port. Provides 200 watts continuous and 400-watt peak power via two 120 colt AC outlet and USB ports. Unique coffee cup shape conveniently fits today's auto/boat/truck cup holders. Ideal for the road warrior powers laptops and other mobile devices while also charging your USB powered devices. USB charging cables not included.

Customer Reviews

Works great!
Very handy, works great. Would have given 5 stars if they had spaced the outlets to take brick sized plugs. Can only use one plug if not standard size plug due to blockage.

Apparently not made for your cup holder
But the instructions say to not cover any of the vents while in use. That makes putting the inverter into your cup holder (as it was seemingly made for) a big no-no. The bottom of the cup is filled with vents and you can feel air blowing out when it's in use.

So, they market this cool inverter that fits into your cup holder, but then give instructions that discourage you from putting it into your cup holder.....
When I put it into my cup holder, the light ended up turning red, meaning it was turning itself off.

Awesome design - good for USB charging devices
I have a Windows Mobile phone that charges and syncs via a standard mini-USB plug, so when I saw this adapter that a) sits in your cupholder so it doesn't slide all over the vehicle and b) has a USB port in addition to the normal plugs, I was intrigued.

After using it for a while I can confirm that both the USB port and the regular plugs work great, and I didn't have to buy a special car adapter for my phone, I just grabbed one of the many extra USB to mini-USB cables I had lying around and leave that with the inverter.

The design is great - sits right in my cupholder.

I've had no problems with it and get lots of good comments from passengers in my car when they see it.

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