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Publisher : Black & Decker
Company : Black & Decker
List Price : $51.19
Amazon Price : $27.35
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Features - 8-inch automatic adjustable wrench, autowrench
- Automatically adjusts to any size nut or bolt up to 1-1/4-inch at touch of button
- Professional heat-treated hardened steel provides 220 foot-pounds of torque
- Includes wrench and 2 AAA batteries
- 8-inches long; 1.3 pounds; 2-year warranty
Product Description When you find yourself in a tight spot, trying to tighten a hard-to-reach nut, this Black & Decker 8" Automatic Adjustable Wrench will save the day. Powered by 2 AAA batteries, the AAW100 helps you get a grip in cirumstances where you normally couldn't. What a helpful home maintenance tool! Battery Life - 650 Cycles Black & Decker 2 Year Warranty Customer reviews Great product. by .. P. Schemenaur ()
I bought two for Christmas gifts. The two people loved them. shipping and price were much cheaper through amazon than anywhere else online
Satisfied user  by .. R. Scott ()
The Auto-wrench was received in a shorter period of time than projected. The wrench arrived as presented. I will utilize this supplier again!
Atuo Wrench by .. Bonnie Hays (Glendale, CA USA)
As my husband says, "EVERY guy's gotta get one of these! Where was this when I was doing all those projects for so many years. I LOVE it!"
adjustable wrench by .. Laleah Jo Ebentier (Scottsdale, AZ)
I have been watching ads for this product for the last 3 Christmas's and finally got one for myself. It is great and works good with old fingers like mine.
Blak and Decker Auto Wrench by .. Leo Spatziani (Newberry Springs, Ca.)
Black & Decker AAW100 8-Inch Auto Wrench Adjusting Wrench
A great wrench and works well. Shipping was reasonably fast during the holiday season.
Related Search : wrench adjusting , aaw100 8 , black decker  |
Release Date : 2006-10-01
Publisher : Black & Decker
Company : Black & Decker
List Price : $76.00
Amazon Price : $35.50
Used Price : $34.99 |
Features - Built-in 12 volt DC charging port for charging cell phones
- Built-in, ultra-bright LED light for night time emergency roadside assistance
- Compactly designed for storage; fits in most glove compartments
- No jumper cables required, charges & starts vehicle in minutes
- Rechargeable from any 12 volt DC vehicle outlet or 120 volt AC household charger
Product Description Safely jump start your car, without even getting out, and never worry about the hazard of weather conditions or fast paced traffic again, with this amazing 12-volt battery charger! Connect the portable jump starter from inside the car through its 12-volt DC vehicle accessory outlet in boost mode, for a safe and fast charging and starting. The portable battery jump starter features a 12-volt DC auxiliary accessory outlet for charging cell phones, and ultra bright, long lasting dual LED area light. The compact design of the emergency car jump starter allows for storage in glove box or center console. The jumpstarter also features battery level indicator, plug and wire storage compartment, as well as 12-volt AC and DC power adapters. A built in worklight provides additional convenience for working in dark conditions. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required. A restocking fee will be deducted if this item is returned. Customer reviews Works by .. Gavin D. Holland (NJ)
I left the map light on overnight on my 2002 Toyota Highlander and it wouldn't start the next day.
I took my bicycle out and road 2 miles to my nearest Target store and bought this and cycled back. I was a bit sceptical after reading the reviews.
I charged it up for 5 hours; the charge light hadn't stopped flashing - but it was getting dark and I decided to chance my luck. I plugged it in the 12V Acc port in the Highlander. It beeped and did nothing. I then turned the key to "Acc" (as per manual) and then tried again - bingo - the green light started flashing.
After 15 minutes the light stopped flashing and I could then start the car.
I then charged the Booxter up again overnight and I'll put this in the glove box.
Nice product.
BB7B B&D Simple Start  by .. JL (London, England)
This unit has a known defect, it continually beeps while charging. Not only does the unit not charge but the sound is too annoying to stand. B&D's remedy of turning the unit on and off several times does not work either. Be on the safe side and do not buy this product.
look for an alternative by .. A. Campbell ()
I had the same problem that others did. Fresh from the box, the device wouldn't charge. I called the manufacturer and they acknowledged the known problem. They tried to help me "reset" it but that didn't work. I purchased mine at a local hardware store. It is going back this weekend.
This thing looks like a great idea for my wife - if it works.
Black & Decker Simple Start Battery Booster  by .. M. Keane ()
My son left his car with me and the battery went dead. I hoped I could use this to get it going, but it didn't happen. I'm not great at using jumper cables. Guess this is good if my car needs a boost in cold weather - we shall see.
Buy at your own risk! by .. B. Johnson (Faber VA USA)
Purchase this product at your own risk. I purchased one and it cost me over $600 in repair bills to have damages caused by this jump starter on my car.
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Release Date : 2006-09-15
Publisher : Black & Decker
Company : Black & Decker
List Price : $119.99
Amazon Price : $79.95
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Features - Portable power and radio kit
- Includes two 12-volt DC outlets, two 120-volt AC outlets, and a 12-volt charger
- Powers USB devices through USB port
- Plenty of power to jump-start cars
- Full 2-year warranty
Amazon.com Product Description The Black & Decker PS400JRB 400-watt electromate with radio offers up to 450 instant amps for jump starting power and will not only supply portable AC power for ordinary household appliances, but will also recharge USB device, and receive AM/FM/NOAA weather alerts. The electromate features dual 12-volt DC power outlets and dual 120-volt AC power outlets, with a 12-volt charger. With its 450 Amps, it instantly jump-starts cars without using another vehicle, and the AM/FM/NOAA weather alert radio provides music, news, and weather updates any time you need them. An ultra-bright LED work light helps you with emergency roadside assistance. Power or recharge your USB electronic devices by using the electromate's USB port. Heavy-duty cables and clamps are included, and Black & Decker backs its electromate with a 2-year warranty. Customer reviews Black & Decker PS400JRB by .. Scott Lovelis (Alta Loma, CA)
The Black & Decker PS400JRB is a good fit for those that need a little juice in the great outdoors or anywhere away from available AC power. My wife and I compete with our dogs on weekends, and most of the showsites are without electricity. The Electromate has 12v outlets for small appliances like RV fans when it's hot, and portable DVD players for the downtime between runs. There are also 120V inverter outlets for light equipment such as fans that need 120v and laptops or portable TV's. A few clubs in the area use one to power electronic timers and P.A. horns for the trial all day. It has a built in radio, and works great with the iPod car transmitter plugged into the 12v outlet and plays music at our set-up all day.
The only negative I have is the recharge time. It seems to be real-time. If the unit takes 8 hours to run down, it needs 8 hours to charge back to full capacity.
Very disappointed by .. prettycrafty2008 (Michigan, USA)
Not at all what I expected. Wanted to power 3 or 4 strings of 50-light Christmas mini lights for a couple hours with this, but didn't even keep them lit for an hour. Huge disappointment; if it can't keep little lights going for a couple hours, how would it possibly jump start a vehicle?????? Can't imagine THAT ever happening.
BACKUP BATTERY  by .. Duane A. Glass Jr. (Ohio)
Limited power for running any household items.
Takes forever to charge and doesnt hold a charge well.
Black & Decker PS400JRB Review by .. Vkirkend (Delaware)
I purchased this product as a replacement for the other Electromate 400 that has the air compressor that I like a lot. I thought the radio was in addition to that feature. I found that the radio replaces the compressor and for me that was not a good trade off. I will be keeping the Electromate 400 with the air compressor and giving this one away as a christmas gift.
great for camping by .. Dana L. Hibdon (So. California)
We took it camping, my partner has to use a sleep machine and it was perfect for the tent.
Related Search : 400 plus , black decker , jump starter  |
Publisher : Black & Decker
Company : Black & Decker
List Price : $119.99
Amazon Price : $99.99
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Features - 450 instant amps for jump-starts without the need for another vehicle
- Keyless on/off power safety switch for added safety
- Reverse hook-up warning alarm to prevent damage to vehicle or electronics
- Built-in, ultra-bright LED light for emergency roadside assistance
- Two year warranty
Product Description Electromate Plus Combines A Convenient Combination Of Portable AC/DC Power Sources, AM/FM Weather Alert Radio & A Fast Jump Starter In A Portable Rechargeable Power Station, Features Two 120 V AC Household Outlets Which Can Power Camcorders, Laptops, Power Tool Battery Packs, Small TV's, Radios & More, With Its Two 12V DC Outlets You Can Charge And/Or Power Cell Phones, Car Vacs, Portable Coolers & More, The AM/FM/NOAA Weather Alert Radio Broadcasts Local Radio Stations, To Provide Music, News & Weather Updates 24/7, A Built-In Audible Alert Feature Sounds To Warn You Of An Impending Severe Weather Message Being Broadcast For Your Area, The Jump Starter Jump Starts Your Car Without The Need Of Another Vehicle With 450A Of Instant Starting Power, An Ultra-Bright LED Emergency Work Light Illuminates Dark Areas At Night When You Need To Change A Tire Or Check Under The Hood. Customer reviews I Love It...I have found many uses for this unit! by .. B. Boyd (Texas Gulf Coast)
While this may not be the most powerful backup power unit and it is a bit heavy (but a cool and practical design) I have found so many uses for it and well worth the $100 I paid for it. I'm kind of a tool girl and buy stuff even though I don't think I will need it. I was so wrong with this one.
I purchased my original unit in AUG, 2007. I immediately took it on a dry camping trip just cuz it was a group trip and we all like to show off our stuff. I won! On that trip, I was able to air up my mattress and keep a florescent drop light on for one of the party nights then recharged it off of a friend's portable generators.
I do craft shows and like to take samples. I was able to run a large crock pot with this unit, keeping my chili warm for hours, turning it on and off through the period of time I expected to need it and the chili remained at a "food safe" temperature.
At a most inconvenient time, the battery in my 1999 5 Liter V8 Ford Explorer died and I used this unit it to jump my truck several times a day for 3-4 day without recharging.
I have used it to top off my tire when I had a slow leak and needed to hold over until I could get it fixed. (Pretty large tires)
Most recently when Hurricane Ike was coming in during the early AM hours, I knew my power was going down. I fulled charged the unit and plugged the wireless router and modem into it so I could watch the live broadcast of the storm coming on shore on the laptop. It held over until almost daylight and I felt like striking up the generator.
I do chili cook-offs and have one of those blowup nylon/poly decor things like folks put in their yards at Christmas, a little smaller though. I can plug that into the unit and it runs for hours and I have power if I need it for a blender or something else like that.
I run a large chile garden and take this with me when I work in it for the day. Instead of running the truck radio or long, long extension cords out to the field, I just plug my radio into the unit.
My home and garage were burglarized this year and my original unit was stolen. It was one of the first things I replaced because I just think it's a good thing to have around.
This is by far a very amateur and non-technical review but I do hope that it does let someone know that this is just one of those things you think you will never need and you will be surprised at all of the ways you could use it. Sure, it would be nice it it ran for a longer period of time and it did not weigh as much as it does (but the handle is very comfortable, even when lifting it up onto the under-hood to jump your battery) the Electromate has managed to make the list of Hurricane Preparedness down here.
BTW, I would have never gotten the one with the radio instead of the air compressor...just plug the radio into this while you air up the inner tubes for the river!
I hope my info helps!
Beth in Texas
Helpful Unit by .. Ronald D. Weinstein (Georgetown, Texas)
The inflator is only good for bike, wheelbarrow tires - not for a car. The unit will easily start a car.
Great return policy!!!! by .. Charles A. Prado (Lake Arroehead, Ca.)
OK product would like something not as heavy & cables should be attached. However, the LED lights did not work and Amazon shipped another unit very fast. This is the kind of return policy that makes ME stay with AMAZON.GREAT JOB AMAZON! I WILL SHOP WITH YOU!!!
Great for jump starting and charging cell phones by .. Winston Wolfe (Marietta, GA USA)
This is a great backup to jump start my cars, charge cell phones, and charge Nintendo DS systems. I have successfully jumped my 8 cylinder truck (small block) and the wife's six cylinder minivan numerous times. The vehicles start immediately without waiting for the car battery to charge.
I have jumped three cars on one charge without issue. Probably could have done more, but a testing lab I'm not.
This unit is clean and easy enough for the wife to rescue a friend who's battery went dead. The build in light is very nice to see what you are doing under the hood.
In short, this has been one of the best spending of my frugal dollars in a long time.
What it is not...
It is not an alternative power source to run tools, hair dryers, or TV's. It would likely run a newer laptop fine.
It is not a good Air Compressor. Forgive the marketing people for their overzealous hearts in trying to sell a product. I am sure the engineers at B&D cringed when the idea to add a compressor came up, but that happens often with those in marketing. Always a battle internally. I truly believe it would inflate an air mattress in your tent, but don't expect it to inflate a car tire all the way up.
It is not a radio. There is some mistaken text in some ads that say it is. Nope, not in here.
Just because there are two "house outlets" on the front, don't think you can plug just anything in. The instructions are very clear on what this will and won't do in an emergency or while camping.
This does not come with a cord to plug into the wall. Use your own decent sized extension cord (I have one that is 10 feet long that works just fine). I would want a permanent cord plugged into this as it would add to the bulk too much.
You will need to pull this out and charge it up on occasion. We keep ours in the garage, but keep it in the car/truck for trips. I have had this for over two years and the battery is holding up fine.
Buy one for you or your wife if you need to jump off a car on occasion. Much safer and easier than moving the cars into place.
BACKUP BATTERY by .. Duane A. Glass Jr. (Ohio)
Not great for accesories or household items. Will jump a car.
Takes forever to charge and doenst seem to hold a charge for long.
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Publisher : FBK-080
Amazon Price : $11.49
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Features - 4 oz. of Forever Black Cleaner Concentrate
- 4 oz. of Forever Black dye
- Provides coverage on an average of 4-6 vehicles.
- No masking or tape required since the Bumper & Trim Reconditioner will only adhere to porous plastic, rubber, and vinyl.
Product Description The permanent solution to sun-faded bumpers and trim moldings.
Forever Black restores a dark, black, finish on sun-faded bumpers and body moldings. This is not a cosmetic dressing. It's an easy-to-use permanent dye. It permanently colors black plastic, rubber and vinyl with the same polymers that the manufacturers use. It is not a silicone dressing - silicone products will make plastic, vinyl and rubber appear to have regained their color but the change is temporary. Plus, silicone oils have been known to dry out the applied areas creating a bigger problem. Silicone also tends to leave a greasy residue even after buffing. Customer reviews What Can I Say ? by .. M. Weston (Phoenix, AZ)
This product definately lives up to it's advertisment. My trucks black plastic molding and bumper was faded from the sun, I applied this to it ( 3-4 coats ) and I must say it turned out very nicely ! A Heck of a lot cheaper than buying all new molding which would have cost hundreds.
great stuff by .. S. Leaman ()
This stuff worked great on my 01 xterra. It doesn't wash off either and seems like it will last a while. Just be sure to put it on very evenly because it will look very bad and streaky if you don't take your time.
Simply A Must Buy for Grey Bumpers by .. Manoj Pahuja (Goleta,CA USA)
"After going through all the reviews I bought this awesome product. I just bought a used car and the bumpers of the car had turned grey. Gave this black magic a try and boom it worked flawlessly for me. One thing I want to make sure is that while applying the dye please wait for it to dry so that you know the exact darkness of black that you want to see on your car. Highly recommend this."
WOW!! by .. Rod Reviewer (VA USA)
This is an amazing product. I have a 2004 Volvo XC70 whose black bumper and other trim had faded to grey pretty badly. (I am sure many readers have seen Volvo's with trim that has faded really badly.) I used to treat the trim with Mother's Back to Black and it made the trim look great....until it rained, which caused the product to run and cause streaks in the trim...making it look even worse than before I even treated it.
The important factors in using Forever Black are preparation and patience. Preparation: The product comes packaged with a cleanser and an applicator bottle. I took my time and cleansed my trim three times, very well, with the cleanser. Then carefully I dried it. Patience: Once I started to apply the dye, the trim absorbed it like a sponge. I was concerned at first because of the rate at which the product was being absorbed; I was afraid I did not have enough product to do the job. Well, I persevered and after about 6 full applications on all of the black trim, it looked better than brand new. Plus, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the bottle of product was still about half full!
Even now, several months (and several rainfalls) later, the trim still looks better than it did when the car was new. I am in love with this product, and whenever I am out driving the car, I love the puzzled looks I get from others (especially other XC70 owners) because my car blows theirs away with its good looks. I am waiting for someone to approach me one day and ask, "What in the world did you do?"
Great job, Forever Black! You have an excellent product here. Don't stop making it!!
This stuff Rocks! by .. Spike (MetroWest Boston, MA)
Yup, this stuff on my flares basically made my '97 Wrangler look like new again. Since the style didn't change substantially for the next nine years and my paint's in great shape, it's indistiguishable from a new model, to the untrained eye. My flares were REALLY faded, so I needed a few coats to get the color even, but I've still got plenty left. If you look hard, there's a side-by-side test of a bunch of these out there in a Mini blog or something. This won for longevity, which is the real downfall of the others.
Related Search : bumper trim , dye kit , forever black  |
Publisher : Black & Decker
Company : Black & Decker
List Price : $59.99
Amazon Price : $44.99
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Features - Powers & recharges personal electronics
- Supplies portable AC & USB power to mobile electronics
- No adapters needed, plug your charger in and power on the go
- Provides up to 9 hours of extended runtime*
- Compact & portable power supply anytime & anywhere
Product Description PRODUCT FEATURES:Powers & recharges personal electronicsSupplies portable AC & USB power to mobile electronicsNo adapters needed, plug your charger in and power on the goProvides up to 9 hours of extended runtimeCompact & portable power supply anytime & anywhere Customer reviews will not power laptops by .. Tony (San Francisco, CA)
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2TQU4OIRO3P9E Although the packaging states "powers and re-charges" and shows a picture of a laptop along phones, ipods, and clearly states "Laptops and more" on front of package, this device will not power laptops.
Can't get it to work properly for laptop, limited use for iPod by .. BW ()
The word "laptop" in the product description may be deceptive. This unit died when attached to a small laptop. It is able to partially charge an iPod through one of two USB ports, after long periods of time charging itself. A year ago, I purchased a Black & Decker car starting batter pack that also was DOA. Obviously, I'm avoiding this brand from now on.
Doesn't live up to its billing by .. Matthew Mabey ()
Amazon, the packaging, and the Black and Decker website all three lead one to believe that this is designed for powering laptops. The Amazon site can be fairly interpreted to imply that it will power a laptop for 9 hours. Of course this is nonsense that anyone understanding the meaning of 4000mAh will spot immediately. Unfortunately many have been mislead. I knew that I wouldn't get nine hours but I'm not getting anywhere near 4000mAh out of mine either. It works well and is handy but the battery power useable for 120V is closer to 2000mAh. I can't reliably watch an entire DVD on a portable DVD player (no internal battery). The batteries in the pack loose their charge just sitting in storage at a very fast rate. You want to be sure you leave it plugged in until the last possible minute.
For those looking to power their laptop, you'd be better looking to get one of the $250 to $400 lithium based battery packs that is shaped like a laptop. That's what I'm doing now.
Computer power supply by .. Joseph P. Stallings (Raleigh, NC)
The Black & Decker power supply works great. Just what i needed as I am often without power when working on my computer.
It does not work! by .. J. Warren (Washington DC)
It appears to charge itself, but it will only charge another device for about 5 minutes before dying. I need to return it. Do not recommend.
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Publisher : Black & Decker
Company : Black & Decker
List Price : $49.99
Amazon Price : $37.00
Used Price : $39.00 |
Features - 300 instant amps for jump starting your vehicle in emergencies
- Power safety switch and reverse hook-up warning system for added safety
- Built-in long life LED work light for easy use and added safety
- LED battery status indicators
- 12 volt DC power outlet to power and/or recharge DC appliances
Product Description The Black & Decker Jump-Starter has 300 instant amps to start your car in the unlikely event that your battery goes dead. There is always a chance that you will not be able to find someone to jump-start your car, even if you have a set of jumper cables. Customer reviews Works great, always keep it in the car by .. Finalnight ()
Bought this before last winter, used it several times when I left my lights on. Works great. Keeps a good charge, very simple and foolproof to use. Even warns you when you have reversed the polarity.
Worked great!...for a minute by .. Jim M. (Denver, CO)
Got one in February of 08. Construction was solid enough. Used it four or five times in August-September. My truck had a bad cable. After the last time, it won't charge. Now totally worthless. Haven't decided if it's worth getting fixed under the warranty. I won't be buying another one of this brand.
Not worth it!! by .. DES65 ()
I bought this product in hopes of jump starting my lawn tractor as well as a vehicle (if the need came up). Well, the need did come up... three times.... and this product was NOT able to give me enough power to successfully jump start my Explorer. It made the lights come on, and the 'open door' bell sound, but that was it. Right out of the box, I charged it by following the directions precisely. I truly feel like I've wasted my money!! Worse, I didn't find out how bad it was until it was already out of warranty.
Excellent value, compact- works as advertised by .. L. A. Stowe (New Haven, CT USA)
Lightweight and compact, easy to use to jump start the car- best value for the money
It was great for a while! by .. Larry ()
This starter worked well for a few weeks but now will not take a charge.
Related Search : 300 amp , black decker , vec010bd start  |
Release Date : 2007-11-26
Publisher : Black & Decker
Company : Black & Decker
List Price : $34.92
Amazon Price : $13.99
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Features - Portable power supply with AC and USB access ports
- Charge almost any small electronic device on the go, with no special tips or adapters necessary
- Overload and short-circuit protection; ground fault interrupter circuit technology; LED power and fault indicators
- Includes a soft storage bag
- Weighs 12.6 ounces shipped; covered by a 2-year manufacturer's warranty
Product Description 1 VPX, AC/USB Power Supply , Power On The Go, Easily Charges Small Electronics, No Adaptors Needed, Plug In For Instant Power, 120V & USB Outlet Compatible, Rubber Outlet Cover, No Tips Needed, Use Your Own Charging Device Plugged Into The VPX, Power Source, Charge Your MP3 Player, Digital Camera, Cell Phone Or Blackberry With Your VPX, Battery Pack. Customer reviews Anyone for a shave ? by .. Duane Roark (Valdosta, GA)
This little VPX Inverter will operate most ELECTRIC RAZORS and I found it WILL recharge the iphone if you plug the iphone charger into the 115 volt port and forget about using the USB port.
Two thumbs up !
Good product by .. S. Raines ()
Works well for its purpose. Have used to charge cell phone and iPod touch. Found out that cannot charge iPod from USB port because power draw is too high. May be able to use USB for charging smaller items. Works well for price.
Power on the go. by .. P. Wettstein (WI)
I love this little power supply. I read the other opinions and got the feeling Some of the people didn't give this device a good try. One must also keep in perspective what the device is offering to do. If you want more power (to run a lap top) then get a device that is rated to do so. I myself don't care to carry around a generator or a thirty pound car battery. It works perfect for what it is advertised to do. Plus the batteries are not dedicated. You can operate many devices with the same battery. If you want to cry about the thing I would suggest reading the information carefully and with a modicum of knowledge on the English language. (-: x 16k
Underpowered but fills a (small) niche by .. K. Nakamura (New Haven, CT)
This was on clearance at the home center, so I bought it along with the VPX sawzall. I bought it on a "why-not" whim, but doubt I would pay anywhere near what is the normal asking price -- and might not even pay the clearance price if given the chance again.
The AC jack is very low power, it can feed a cell-phone charger, PDA charger, or toy charger but that's about it. It dies with anything needing more wattage such as a laptop.
The USB port is very low power, only 350ma compared the 500ma that most computer USB ports give.
The problem with the VPX inverter is that the charger is quite bulky. The inverter would be worth its weight in gold if it was also a charger -- off AC or USB.
If I needed a USB port on the go to charge my iPod or phone, I'd rather use one of my dedicated rechargeable battery packs with USB ports. They are much smaller -- and more importantly, they recharge off USB.
Unique Item That Fills A Role by .. Tetsu Uma (Illinois Native in Manassas Park, VA)
This is an interesting little unit as it allows you to charge USB powered items such as a music player or an AC powered item (in my case a cell phone with AC adaptor) without the need to plug into the grid. The unit's size is about 1.5"x6.5"x2" or about the size of a medium flashlight. The weight with battery is 281g or a little less than 10oz. It has an on/off switch on the side so you don't discharge it and the outlets are covered by rubber covers that flip out of the way when in use.
With its light weight and small size, I see this as a something to put in the book bag/backpack to recharge a cell phone, music player or a digital camera. I don't see why it wouldn't be airplane friendly (check all security regulations for yourself) but it would help keep a music player going on a coast to coast flight if you don't have or don't want to bother with a plug-in inverter. In testing, I was able to use the USB and AC simultaneously to charge my Sony music player (USB) and cell phone (AC). They were both pretty well run down and they tapped the VPX3101. It isn't going to power you laptop but it will keep small electronic devices going when short of power.
For the price and if you have or are planning to get other items in the VPX series, I have found this is a useful item. (See follow-up below.) My largest concern is whether or not the rubber caps to the outlets tear off or if the on/off switch fails. Personally, I have a DC inverter for my car (see my review on the Vector MAXX 400) but that requires DC and is limited to my car. It also doesn't do USB. I bought this unit knowing that it required an additional battery and charger but figuring that sooner or later I would need another of the tools and would get those as well. Gold Box came through for me with a $49.99 starter set with battery and charger and now I am complete (in the VPX3101 Inverter sense).
July 5, 2008 Follow-up:
I have now used this device several times to recharge my cellphone and it has performed flawlessly. I can keep it in the backpack use as needed. Glad I had it available.
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Publisher : Black & Decker
Company : Black & Decker
List Price : $45.99
Amazon Price : $15.49
Used Price : $22.18 |
Features - Converts vehicle's 12-volt DC power into household 120-volt AC power
- AC & USB outlets power personal electronics & more
- 5 position plug for convenient placement
- Low battery shutdown prevents total battery drain
- LED indicator shows power & fault conditions
Product Description PRODUCT FEATURES:Converts vehicle's 12 volt DC power into household 120 volt AC powerAC & USB outlets power personal electronics & more5 position plug for convenient placementLow battery shutdown prevents total battery drainLED indicator shows power & fault conditions Customer reviews Very Good Product by .. kalip ()
I purchased this item just about 4 months ago
I use it to charge my Notebook battery, cell phone etc.
It works fine no problems with it so far.
The fan is noise hardly noticeable if at all
Portable Plug by .. Jeremy Paulin ()
Very happy with the quick delivery. Great way to charge items on the road!
A better buy by .. Bill Ennis (USA)
This works perfectly, is compact, and costs about 25% or less of what else is available in "business" stores. Don't pay for power potential you'll never use - after the 1st, I bought 3 more, 1 for each car.
Best Deal for money by .. Rahul Deshpande (North Wales,PA USA)
Small...nice looking... fits well in car's DC adaptor...doesnt occupy much space like other converter..i havent used the USB port however there is no reason it shudnt work...very much happy with it & wud suggest buying this product...
12 V Car Inverter by .. Ravindranath Annadurai (CT, USA)
Nice Product - Ideal to charge/power devices like Mobile/IPOD phone charging, running laptops continously for watching movies, etc -
Used upto 9 Hrs continously for powering laptop. No issues.
Just the internal fan noise bit annoying, but no impact.
Related Search : inverter , pi100sb 100 , microslim ac  |
Publisher : Black & Decker
Company : Black & Decker
List Price : $70.31
Amazon Price : $9.19
Used Price : $10.67 |
Features - Powers & recharges personal electronics
- Supplies portable AC & USB power to mobile electronics
- No adapters needed, plug your charger in and power on the go
- Provides up to 1 hour of extended runtime
- Compact & portable power supply anytime & anywhere
Product Description BandD CPI10B POCKET POWER PORTABLE BATTERY PACKS (1 HR) POWERS and RECHARGES PERSONAL ELECTRONICS; FEATURES 120V OUTLET and USB PORT; CORDLESS and RECHARGEABLENO ADAPTORS REQUIRED; 3-STAGE BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR; IDEAL FOR A LAPTOP, 7? LCD TV, PORTABLE DVD PLAYER, TRAVEL GAMING SYSTEM, CELLULAR PHONE, PDA, DIGITAL CAMERA, MP3 PLAYER, BLUETOOTH HEADSET, AM/FM RADIO and CORDLESS SHAVER; UP TO 1 HOUR EXTENDED RUN TIME Customer reviews I'll rate this product when I get it. by .. Richard M. (Unadilla, GA)
The first one I received never charged itself, called Black & Decker directly and they supposedly sent me a replacement and I'm still waiting for that one.
So far, I'd have to rate this product as pure garbage.
AWESOME product by .. Terry G. Duncan (NJ)
I commute to NYC 5 days a week. I use this product to charge my MP3 player while I am riding on the bus. This way during the hour I no longer run out of tunes before my bus ride is over. Without tunes an hour on the bus can get very long. This product is well worth the money.
Specs from Black and Decker by .. Marcin Jeske (Portland, OR United States)
Looking that the three versions of this 10W, 20W, 100W, I found the technical details on the B+D site helpful:
This Model # CPI10B has a 700mAh battery, the 20W a 2Ah battery, and the 100W a 4Ah battery. It looks like they are progressively heavier, but I can't find accurate figures on weight or dimensions.
Input - 7.2 VDC, 2.5A
Output - 115V AC 60Hz, 8W continuous
Battery - 700mAh, NiMH
USB - 5V DC (350 mA)
- * Approximate talk time based on average results using commonly used cell ohones. Results may vary depending on features/cell phone used
Black & Decker 10 Watt Power To Go by .. Flyguy (New York)
It's great! It's compact, light, and powerful. I would've gave it 5 stars but I didn't because it takes at least 12 hours to charge. I was able to get more than 10 watts of power, but I would recommend getting the Black & Decker 20 Watt Power To Go Cordless AC/USB Power Supply instead. Other than that it's great.
Long, Long recharge times...Short, Short charging levels by .. Just Jeff (Adelphi, MD)
PROS: Small, easy to carry. USB and AC outlets. No need for a separate inverter.
CONS: This device takes 11 hours to fully recharge! Some devices can cause the Power-to-Go device to get very hot. Pretty bulky when you consider it cannot even fully recharge a tiny MP3 player like the iPod Nano.
I thought that this device would be able to fully recharge my at least my iPod Nano. I plugged it in when my Nano was at 50% and the Power-to-Go lost all it's juice before the Nano was even at 100%! The Power-to-Go was able to give me an extra bar of battery life on my LG LX8000 phone, but that was about it. Also when I unplugged my cell phone charger from the Power-to-Go, the metals plugs of my charger were very hot. The manual recommends that the Power-to-Go not be left unattended and that it be monitored for rises in temperature. I guess this device would be helpful for dire emergencies, but don't expect your electronic devices to be fully charged. Despite the small charge the Power-to-Go gives out, the power supply itself needs 11 hours to fully recharge from a fully discharged state. I've never owned any small electronic device that needed such a long recharge time.
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