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Xantrex Technologies 852-2071 Xpower AC/DC Powerpack Solar With 400 Watt Inverter, Two AC Outlets, USB Port, And Digital Display

Xantrex Technologies 852-2071 Xpower AC/DC Powerpack Solar With 400 Watt Inverter, Two AC Outlets, USB Port, And Digital Display

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Brand: Xantrex
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $220.99
Buy New: $123.79
as of 11/20/2009 21:21 CST details
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New (18) Used (2) from $120.99

Seller: Buy.com
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 25 reviews
Sales Rank: 1748

Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Operating System: DOS
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 1
CPU Type: AMD Athlon
Processors: 1
System Memory: 128000
Hard Drive Size: 1
Graphics RAM: 256
Native Resolution: 640x480
Display Size: 669.2913385826772
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18
Dimensions (in): 17.5 x 13.5 x 9.5
Legal Disclaimer: Shipping is 3-5 days FedEx or UPS with tracking number. Brand New. Continental USA street address ONLY, we do not ship to P/O box, APO, AE, or international addresses
Warranty: 6 months warranty

MPN: 852-2071
Model: 852-2071
UPC: 715535114558
EAN: 0715535114558
ASIN: B000SECKO2

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Features:
  • Runs 120-volt AC or 12-volt DC products anywhere
  • Built-in 400-watt inverter
  • Two 120-volt AC outlets, one 12-volt DC socket and one USB port
  • Three-digit display for easy battery status monitoring
  • AC charger included so you can charge from a standard wall outlet

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Product Description
The XPower Powerpack Solar is the first portable power pack that incorporates solar power in a compact, portable power source. It's completely self-renewing, which means the detachable 5-watt solar panel has the ability to recharge the power pack's 10 amp-hour battery.The 5-watt solar panel captures stores and converts the sun's renewable energy, replenishes the XPower Powerpack Solar's battery, and extends the runtime of many devices by up to 25 percent.

Amazon.com Product Description
Operate your favorite gadgets anywhere with the Xantrex XPower Powerpack Solar. This portable solar device provides 400 watts of household power to run appliances and electronics. The Powerpack Solar's solar panel continuously captures, stores, and converts the sun's energy and extends the runtime of many portable devices. Two AC outlets, a DC socket, and a USB port give you plenty of options for simultaneously operating anything from laptops to cell phones to small TVs.

The Xantrex XPower Powerpack Solar
At a Glance:
  • 400 watts of power
  • Quiet, "green" alternative to a generator
  • Detachable 5-watt solar panel
  • Extends device runtime by up to 25 percent
  • 2 AC outlets, 1 DC outlet, and 1 USB port can work simultaneously


The Powerpack lets you run devices from anywhere and extends runtimes up to 25 percent. View larger.


Quieter and more compact than a generator, this powerful tool adds fun and comfort to your travels. View larger.
Portable Power for All Your Electronics
A perfect companion for road trips, vacations, and camping, the Powerpack Solar can simultaneously run multiple devices thanks to its two 120-volt AC outlets, single 12-volt DC outlet, and USB port. The powerful built-in 400-watt inverter and sealed, spill-free 10-amp/hour AGM battery can power anything from a CD player to a 13-inch TV to a laptop to an air compressor. At the same time, the built-in USB port makes it easy to charge digital music players, cell phones, computer peripherals, and more.

A handy three-digit display helps you keep tabs on your Powerpack Solar's battery power. For those times when you want to conserve your battery, an AC charger is included for charging from a standard wall outlet, and a DC charger is included for charging from a vehicle or RV battery.

For added convenience, the Powerpack Solar runs quietly, making it a great alternative to a generator. Non-slip rubber surrounds protect the Powerpack Solar from bumps and scuffs, and two built-in lamps help you set up the unit when the lights go out or when you're getting cozy in a tent.

Clean, Green Renewable Solar Power
The XPower Powerpack Solar is the first power pack to incorporate solar power in a compact, portable power source. It's completely self renewing, which means the five-watt solar panel captures, stores, and converts the sun's energy, replenishes the XPower Powerpack Solar's battery, and extends the runtime of many devices by up to 25 percent. An added bonus, the solar panel is detachable, so you can charge the battery and leave the panel in a safe place when you go to the beach or tackle the trail.

The XPower Powerpack Solar is covered by a six-month warranty. It measures 15.0 x 4.5 x 10.25 inches (LxWxH) and weighs 12.3 pounds.

About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. (xantrex.com), a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The company's products convert and control raw electrical power from any central, distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality power required by electronic equipment and the electricity grid. Xantrex is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with facilities in the United States, Germany and Spain, and a joint venture in China.

What's in the Box
Rechargeable solar-powered battery pack, AC charger, and DC charger.



Use it while camping, at the beach, or even from your own backyard to operate anything from laptops to cell phones.
The AC outlets, DC socket, and USB port can work simultaneously.




Customer Reviews:
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4 out of 5 stars It Worked For Me!   September 9, 2009
Sean Law (Richmond, VA)
Maybe my expectations were a little low but this baby worked very well for me. I ran a 19 inch LCD TV for 4 hours while tailgating which is the exactly amount of time I needed. I have purchased other more powerful power packs and they always crapped out and didn't last. This one did the trick for me.


1 out of 5 stars Beware   June 24, 2009
Ryley Isetter (Neptune, NJ)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Trying to go "green", we bought this just for a simple, minor power source while away from outlets. We used it twice since we've had it, to run a 12V dc fan rated at 10w and 0.8 amps. We also charged a small iPod speaker set. A few months ago while charging, the fan started running so I unplugged it. I just tried to charge it now with the AC adapter, and the fan started and the alarm sounded with an error message of E04, overload on AC outlets. ? Nothing was plugged into any of its outlets. I unplugged it from the charger but alarm continued to sound. None of the buttons did anything. After an hour with the alarm still sounding, I took it apart and disconnected the battery. I waited 1/2 hr and reconnected battery. The alarm immediately sounded non-stop for another 1/2 hr till I disconnected battery.
What a waste of $150. It was used twice, never abused, and it craps out. Our $50 battery backup from Sears is still going strong after years of use, with 2 DC outlets that will take a AC converter, it does what we need. And as a plus, it will jump our car battery.
Just a bad unit, or....



1 out of 5 stars It FAILED   June 6, 2009
Benjamin Spock Devries
4 out of 6 found this review helpful

This thing- weighed a lot- I mean, it's a battery, so OK- so I drag this thing, charged, out to the jungle with me. Spontaneously, the alarm goes off without any way to shut it off, until the battery drained. Thanks for giving away my position! Then would not charge, would not respond, and there was no way to repair it.

I will NEVER buy anything from xantrex again !@#$%^&*(!!!!



1 out of 5 stars Design nightmare   May 21, 2009
Snorkboy (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful

Many Cons
- Battery not "user replaceable" (User manual recommends throwing the whole powerpack out when the battery can no longer take a charge)
- If you do take the unit apart to replace the battery, it is an uncommon type not available at battery specialists.
- Solar panel is too small to adequately charge the unit. Useful only as a top-up charger.
- My unit has locked up twice, where the buttons and display do not work and you need to take it apart to disconnect then reconnect the battery to reboot the internal microcontroller.
- Very difficult to take apart (to reboot the unit or change the battery).
- AC power adapter puts out too much voltage, causing the unit to complain about an overvoltage situation when it is left plugged in when fully charged.
- Loses its charge quickly when not plugged in.
- LED lights on both sides of the unit are wired to come on at the same time. No switch to disconnect one bank to double the runtime as a light source.

As a warning, if you do have one, do not leave it off its charger for longer than about 1 month or you can damage the battery.



2 out of 5 stars Batteries dont fully charge.   April 21, 2009
David Arrants (San Francisco, CA)
I got this unit and only 1 out of two fully charges. they hold their charge for a long time so its not really a problem. I actually ran a 110 volt light all night and not until the am did the battery finally quit. So, I keeping them for Power outages. For that they are fine.

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