 - Compact portable power source that provides 400 watts AC power
- Use to jump-start vehicles, charge and operate electric devices, inflate tires
- Rugged plastic casing; includes sealed, non-spillable AGM battery
- Includes jumper cables, nozzle adapters for pumping air, AC charger, DC charger cable, accessory bag
- Measures 5.9 x 4.1 x 2.2 inches; weighs 2.4 pounds; 6-month warranty
List Price: $149.99
Lowest Price: $98.99 
Product Description: The rechargeable XPower Powerpack 400 Plus delivers 400 Watts of portable AC power that can jump-start vehicles, while its integrated 250 PSI air compressor can inflate tires. Runs 115V AC or 12V DC products anywhere, including cell phones, camcorders, laptop computers, 13in. TV/VCRs or power drills. Powered by a rechargeable sealed, nonspillable 20Ah AGM battery that can deliver 200 cold-cranking Amps. Includes a built-in 400 Watt inverter, one 12V DC socket outlet and two 120V AC socket outlets, built-in emergency light, 2ft. jumper cables and AD/DC charging units. Overload and overheat protection. For outdoor and indoor applications. Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-05-31
LED display stopped working altogether
I bought this 1.5 years ago and used it on occasion. Recently, I noticed that the LED display started acting finicky and would not always display. The problem quickly worsened to the point that now the LED will not display at all (no matter what) even though the unit still provides power as before, and even though it appears that the unit still can charged with the included A/C adapter.
The lack of a working LED display is very annoying because I will no longer get feedback as to how much power is left in the battery, or how many watts are being consumed when using the unit. Since the warranty only lasts 6 months, I'm out of luck.
I tried temporarily disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it to see if that would "reboot" the display but it did not help. I also tried removing the battery altogether and opening up the plastic case of the unit to see if there were any loose connections inside that would cause the display to fail but did not find any. Some of the connections are in compartments that didn't seem accessible. Looks like I'll just have to live with the lack of the LED display.
The only LED that still works is the one that lights up the power switch of the inverter.
Another complaint I have is that the clear plastic covers that protect the inverter and 12/V stockets are awkward to flip open because it is hard to get a good grip with my fingertips. Rating: 
Date: 2008-05-27
use it for golf cart boom box
bought this to use as a power supply for an Itec Lansing boom box for Ipods. Used to re charge energizer D batteries. This was a very long task. Now I charge my Powerpack 400 during the week (about 18 hours) and i'm good for 3 rounds of golf on the weekend. i have had zero problems and i even used to air my car tires (took a few minutes to go up 3 psi).
had it for one month. totally satisfied. Rating: 
Date: 2008-04-25
Good device, with limitations
I bought this for emergencies and for it's multiple uses. Somehow, I have needed almost all of it's features since I purchased it. Let me review each;
Jump starting a car: Worked flawlessly and repeatedly. We had a minivan that was used quite infrequently and had a dead battery in it. One thing to note: the jumper cable is fairly short. We had to have a stool or someone holding the unit to jump start the vehicle. It did not reach from the bumper to the battery.
Powering a portable DVD player/DC: It worked well and gave over 2 hours of play. It probably could have provided more.
Powering laptop & Air mattress pump(AC): Used briefly with laptop without problem. The air mattress pump worked well off the plug and was used repeatedly on the campsite. It made a very convenient combination. The drain on the battery was negligible.
Light: Too heavy for a flashlight, but good for lighting up an area or room during a power outage. Easier to remember where this was put and batteries didn't need to be checked. Surprisingly useful, even at home.
Compressor: The big let down. The air compressor gets hot pretty quickly. This is perfectly fine if you are topping of a slightly flat tire or inflating a basketball, but I would not trust this to inflate a real flat or anything large. I'd rather buy a cheap compressor and plug it into this thing. This is perhaps the weakest link in the device and that seems to be correspond with other reviews.
All in all: a fine portable power unit with multiple uses. It's a nice tool for a vehicle, camping or in an emergency. Read the instructions and warnings before use. This isn't intended for use with all electric devices. Rating:
Date: 2008-02-27
Nice but...
Well I have only had the chance to use this once. I tried to start a Dodge van that had a dead battery. This unit did not have enough juice to turn the van over. It looks really nice, and seems like it is built well. The light on it is cheap but the rest of it seems nice. Maybe it would work better on smaller vehicles... Time will tell. Rating:
Date: 2008-01-20
Must have for anyone driving
This is a great product to have in case of emergencies but also works when a neighbor needs a jump start. Easy to use and reliable. Just remember to keep it charged before a long road trip. |
