Duracell 813-0281-07 100 Watt DC to AC Pocket Power Inverter Review
I recently purchased this product to use with my laptop on long flights. I have used this product on 3 flights now and it does provide enough power output for both my laptop and iPhone (charging both devices at the same time).
Product size is great. It is about as compact as can be made.
I give the product a 4 star rating, rather than a 5 star, because storing the product is somewhat cumbersome in your briefcase. No efforts were put into the design to wrap/store cord when not in use. This is rather irritating if you are constantly storing it while boarding/leaving a plane. In all other aspects it is a 5 star product.
Since I just received the product, I cannot comment on its durability at this time, but the case seems very sturdy and well constructed.
Duracell 813-0281-07 100 Watt DC to AC Pocket Power Inverter Feature
- The smallest inverter on the market it converts 12-volt DC power from your vehicle battery into 120-volt AC electricity, including 3-prong plug
- Convenient USB charge port for easy charging of popular handheld devices
- Compatible with many popular portable electronics (up to 100 watts), including: laptops, netbooks, cell phones, iPod/iPhone, portable DVD players, handheld game devices and more
- Built-in advanced safety features including: electronic overload protection, user-replaceable fuse, low battery voltage shutdown, high-input voltage protection, overheat protection, output short circuit protection and more
- ON/OFF switch and power/fault light
Duracell 813-0281-07 100 Watt DC to AC Pocket Power Inverter Overview
Whether you're at home, on the road, in the air, or any remote location, you can trust Duracell portable and backup power solutions to keep your important electronic devices powered up. Put Duracell power in the palm of your hand to help keep you safe, productive and entertained, anytime and everywhere. Duracell Pocket Inverters convert DC battery power from a vehicle into useable AC household power. Simply plug the inverter into your vehicle's DC outlet, and connect your electronic device to the inverter's AC outlet or USB port. The Duracell Pocket Inverter will charge or operate a cell phone, iPod, BlackBerry, video camera, laptop and more. It powers two devices simultaneously and fits in your pocket, purse, laptop bag or glove box.
Duracell 813-0281-07 100 Watt DC to AC Pocket Power Inverter Specifications
The Duracell Pocket Inverter 100 is a popular member of the Duracell Power family of ultra-compact, lightweight and modern power inverters and chargers manufactured by Battery-Biz Inc. The Duracell Pocket Inverter 100 efficiently converts 12-volt DC current from a vehicle's cigarette lighter or power port into safe, reliable standard 120-volt household AC electricity. This versatile inverter includes a three-prong AC outlet plus a convenient USB charge port, allowing you to simultaneously operate and recharge both an AC-powered and a USB powered mobile device with ease. When your laptop, iPod, BlackBerry, Palm or any other portable electronic device runs out of battery power, simply plug it into the Duracell Pocket Inverter 100 and keep it going. The Duracell Pocket Inverter 100 is the smallest inverter on the market and can easily be stored in your laptop bag, vehicle console or glove box, making it an ideal companion for any well-connected traveler. Elegant, Yet Practical
The Duracell Pocket Inverter 100 is designed to connect to the 12-volt DC accessory outlet in your vehicle and turn your vehicle's battery power into usable current to operate and charge a wide variety of popular portable electronic devices. The Pocket Inverter 100 efficiently and reliably converts power via both a standard 3-prong AC receptacle and a convenient USB port for flexible compatibility with thousands of popular electronic devices. The Pocket Inverter 100 uses reliable solid state power electronics for years of safe, trouble-free operation and includes automatic safety monitoring circuitry to protect both the inverter and your vehicle battery from inadvertent overload conditions. A sleek, elegant case design makes the Duracell Pocket Inverter 100 an attractive choice for use in even for the most stylish vehicles.  Convenient charging, including USB, for all your modern gadgets.
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Key Features and Benefits- Converts 12-volt DC power from your vehicle battery into 120-volt AC electricity
- The smallest inverter on the market
- Convenient USB charge port
- Built-in advanced safety features:
- Electronic overload protection with automatic shutdown
- User-replaceable 8 A slow-blow fuse
- Low battery voltage shutdown
- High-input voltage protection with automatic shutdown
- Overheat protection with automatic shutdown
- Output short circuit protection
- ON/OFF switch and power/fault light
- Compatible with many popular portable electronics (up to 100 watts), including:
- Laptops
- Netbooks
- Cell phones - Nokia, Motorola and many more
- Smart Phones - iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, and thousands of others
- iPod and other MP3 music players
- Portable DVD players
- Handheld game consoles
What's in the Box
1-Duracell Pocket Inverter 100, 1-12-volt DC-cable with vehicle adapter (lighter socket), 1-English/Spanish User Guide. 1-Year Limited Warranty
The Duracell Pocket Inverter 100 carries a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one year from the original date of purchase. Duracell Inverter Model Specification Comparison* | Duracell Mobile Inverter 100 | Duracell Pocket Inverter 100 | Duracell Pocket Inverter 175 | Duracell Digital Inverter 200 | Duracell Digital Inverter 400 | Duracell Digital Inverter 800 | | DC input voltage range | 10.5 - 15.5 Vdc | 10.5 - 15.5 Vdc | 10.5 - 15.5 Vdc | 10.5 - 15.5 Vdc | 10.5 - 15.5 Vdc | 10.5 - 15.5 Vdc | | DC input current (no load) | < 0.24 A | < 0.4 A | < 0.4 A | < 0.3 A | < 0.3 A | < 0.4 A | | DC input current (max) | 10.5 A | 10.5 A | 10.5 A | 20 A | 40 A | 80 A | | DC efficiency (max) | 90% | 85% | 85% | 90% | 90% | 90% | | # of AC outlets | 1 (three-prong) | 1 (three-prong) | 1 (three-prong) | 1 (three-prong) | 2 (three-prong) | 2 (three-prong) | | # of USB ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | | 12V accessory (lighter) plug | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | | 12V battery cable clips | - | - | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | | LED Amp meter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, digital | Yes, digital | Yes, digital | | Continuous AC power | 80 W | 80 W | 130 W | 160 W | 320 W | 640 W | | AC power 5 min | 100 W | 100 W | 175 W | 200 W | 400 W | 750 W (1 min) | | AC surge power | 140 W | 160 W | 260 W | 320 W | 640 W | 1280 W | | AC output voltage (nominal) | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V | | AC output waveform | Modified sine wave | Modified sine wave | Modified sine wave | Modified sine wave | Modified sine wave | Modified sine wave | | USB output voltage | 5 Vdc | 5 Vdc | 5 Vdc | - | - | - | | Unit dimensions (L x W x H) | 2.6 x 1.7 x 5.3" | 3.95 x 2.6 x 0.93" | 3.95 x 2.6 x 0.93" | 5 x 3.5 x 2.0" | 6.1 x 4.1 x 2.2" | 7.5 x 4.5 x 2.25" | | Unit weight (LB) | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.8 | | Warranty (months) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
* Specifications are subject to change without noticeAbout Battery-Biz, Inc.
Battery-Biz Inc. is the leading U.S.-based distributor of aftermarket rechargeable batteries, adapters and chargers for portable electronic devices. Battery-Biz is the exclusive supplier of Duracell brand camcorder and digital camera rechargeable batteries and Portable Power product line including battery chargers, power inverters and jump-starters and portable emergency power systems. |
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Customer Reviews
Power inverter - Kathleen A. Carroll - Florida, USA
Great product. We did not have a 110 outlet in our car, works like a charm. It was a tight fit in the charger, but works like a charm!
Don't Buy... Worked once and then stopped working - E. Levy -
I bought the Duracell inverter a couple of weeks ago. I used it once on a sales trip and it worked great. I liked the small compact form and it worked for charging my laptop and my USB phone at the same time.
I went to use it again for the second time on my most recent sales trip two weeks later and the unit shows no signs of life. It won't power on and doesn't work. I tried it in multiple vehicles and it seems to be a lemon. Unfortunately, you have to give one star, otherwise I would give it zero stars!
Compact but not quiet - J. Cullen - Boston, MA
Pros:
- Compact
- Lightweight
- USB port
- Auto powers off
Cons:
- Noisy, annoying fan
- Did I mention the fan was loud and annoying?
An almost great inverter. I purchased this to power a Macbook Pro in my vehicle. Prior reviewers said it was quiet which is a priority for me. This is any thing but quiet. We use it in a 2006 Mazda minivan which isn't particularly quiet. At highway speed the noise from the cooling fan on the unit out does the wind and tire noise of the car. To my ear it is particularly whining and annoying which leads me to unplug it if at all possible.
On the upside it is lightweight and very compact. You could easily take it with you with your carryon bag on airlines. It also has an electronic switch which "turns off" when ever the car is turned off which means that it doesn't automatically power on when you turn the car on again. For me this is a plus. The USB power port work fine for my ipod and for our GPS unit which had a faulty cord for while. If the fan weren't such a liability it would be the perfect inverter.
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