Jensen JP20 160-Watt DC-to-AC Power Inverter
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Customer Review: Works Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
Took it on a weeklong roadtrip in a 12 passenger van. Plugged it right into a cigarette lighter, then plugged in a Belkin powerstrip with 8 plugs (not grounded of course). Worked perfectly to charge several mobile phones, AA rechargeable batteries for a digital camera, a playstation portable, iPods, and a laptop, all at the same time in many instances. Very convenient when you don't have access to a power outlet on the road on a regular basis. Would highly recommend this instead of spending and keeping track of multiple cigarette adapters for portable gadgets.
On a side note, just to be on the safe side, I'd use the high battery drain devices only when the engine is running (laptop/tv/dvd). The product does claim to have safety measures against leaving you stranded with a dead car battery, but better safe than sorry!
Customer Review: Does the job nicely
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using this unit for a few weeks to power a portable CD/MP3 player that already had an AC power adapter. It has performed flawlessly under that light load, and I am very satisfied. It is solidly made. It gets warm to the touch but not hot when plugged in. I followed the manual's recommendation to unplug it or turn it off when I start the engine; when I turn it on it emits a loud tone for half a second but is totally silent after that.
My old Saab has a slightly smaller cigarette lighter socket than most American cars so I was a little worried that the cigarette lighter plug might not fit, but it works just fine. The built-in fuse is a standard automobile fuse, which should be easy to replace should it ever fail.
Customer Review: A Trip to StoneMountain, GA
Summary: 4 Stars
I read some of the reviews and wanted to let you know that for the money I purchased 2 for my son and my brother in Jersey. I took a trip to stonemountain park in GA, my son played his playstation 2 game fine. The only problem I had was with the S600 Mercedes the inverter didn't cut off when the key was out and in the on position-so when I went to use some of the keyless devices like truck open/close I found they didn't close. I found the inverter was still on and just cut it off everything worked fine after that-so remember to cut it off when car is not running. It fit the lighter better than previous adapters I've purchased with other vehicles.Customer Review: This Power Inverter Gets Great Mileage.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've said to people that I may have gotten more out of this power inverter than any other purchase I've made.
I bought my Jensen in 2002 for a trip down to Florida from New York. It's been in my car ever since. I love gadgets and I always have something to plug in or charge. I never buy car chargers for anything.
This power inverter accompanied me on a 7.5 month road trip from 10/2002 - 06/2003. I used it to play movies on my laptop, charge phones, cameras etc.
It's funny to write a review for a power inverter, but trust me - this thing works! I've had it for 5 years now and it works great!
Customer Review: Two Thumbs Up
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this product because I am always on the road with my job. This unlike other products I have seen does not make any noise and is reliable for the price you pay. I hook my laptop to it since my battery does not last long and my phone charger. If you are on the road often this is a good idea to have in your car. I find coffee shops with outlet to plug a laptop into hard to find. No I can sit in my car and surf the net with my network card. Don't buy the smaller versions thought they look better with out the cord I have experenced a continious buzzing sound while it is pluged in.