Xantrex Technologies 851-0400 XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter

Manufacturer: Xantrex Technologies
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, based on 134 reviews

Lowest Price: $72.00
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Editorial Review:

400-watt inverter for converting DC to AC power
Power electronic gear and appliances while on the road
Conveniently plugs into car cigarette lighter
Automatically detects low-vehicle battery to avoid depletion
Measures 5.9-by-4.1-by-2.2 inches; weighs 2.4 pounds; 1-year warranty

Power your electronic devices when you're on the road with the Xantrex XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter. The smallest 400-watt power inverter on the market, this handy device plugs directly into your car, truck, van, RV, or boat's lighter socket to convert power from your vehicle's battery into standard utility power. And with dual three-prong outlets, this in-vehicle power inverter lets you simultaneously run or recharge multiple devices, such as cell phones, camcorders, handheld gaming devices, stereos, laptops, TVs, and DVD players.

The Xantrex XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter
At a Glance:

Quiet alternative to generators
In-car power inversion for use during transit
320 watts of continuous power with 600-watt surge capacity for safe, consistent power
Dual 3-prong grounded 120-volt AC outlets for running multiple electronics
Automatic shutdown protects against overheating and overloads

This in-vehicle inverter lets you turn your ride into a mobile office or entertainment center.
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Quieter and more compact than a generator, this powerful tool can run multiple devices at once.
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Power Your Electronics in Any Automobile
Plug the XPower Plus 400 into your vehicle's 12-volt lighter socket and turn your ride into a mobile office or entertainment center. This power inverter incorporates high-frequency technology to convert power from your vehicle's battery (12-volt DC) into standard utility power (115-volt AC, 60 Hz), so you can power your laptop to get some work done on the road--without draining your expensive computer battery--or plug in a TV or DVD player to keep the kids entertained on a long trip. This versatile gadget gives you options for keeping informed, up to date, or entertained anywhere, and it's a perfect companion for camping, beach trips, and tailgates.

Built-In Features for Convenience and Safety
The XPower Plus 400's dual three-prong grounded AC outlets give you the ability to simultaneously power multiple devices, such as cell phones, camcorders, stereos, laptops, and TVs. And with 320 watts of continuous power and a 600-watt surge capacity, this power inverter even has DC terminals so it can be directly connected to your car, RV, or boat battery to support higher AC loads.

For protection, an integrated automatic shutdown prevents overloads, overheating, and low/high battery conditions. The inverter also senses low battery voltage so you never have to worry about completely draining your batteries. An added bonus, the XPower Plus 400's operates quietly, so you can enjoy on-demand AC power in your car without giving up your peace and quiet or drowning out your favorite tunes.Lightweight and portable, this power inverter measures 5.88 x 4.12 x 2.25 inches (LxWxH) and weighs one pound, six ounces. The Xantrex XPower Plus 400 is covered by a one-year warranty.

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
In-car power inverter.

Plug it into your car, truck, van, RV, or boat's lighter socket to power everything from DVD players to handheld gaming devices.

Customer Reviews:

good value

works as advertised it does what is is supposed to do for the price, you can hear the fan, but with an music or tv it is not noticeable, low battery auto shut off works very fast

2010-03-08

I bought this primarily to use my laptop in the car and....

It works perfectly. I noticed someone saying it did not work and I wanted others to know that it does work and works well. The only issue I have seen over the years is some cars blow there fuse and you need to replace it with a larger fuse. That was 2 years ao in a 2008 Fusion but I have not had any issues in my 2009 Taurus or my 2010 Fusion. As you can see these were issues with the amount of power you could draw and not the unit itself. Buy this knowing it woll work perfectly with a laptop.

2010-03-08

Xantrex 400 Watt Inverter

I bought this inverter to charge my Apple MacBook Pro. I use the PowerBook on my small sailboat to run navigation software so it runs 24 hours and must be very reliable.

Previously I tried two other 100 Watt inverters. They would run the Powerbook but not charge it. This charges the PowerBook as fast as it does at home and uses very little amperage to both charge it and also when it is in standby.

It is very sturdily built and should have a long life on the boat. I have been using it with the cigarette lighter cord but like that it also comes with a battery clip cord for heavier use.

2010-02-14

Does not provide enough power for laptop without the car engine running.

I tried using this inverter on both a sedan and a mini-van. It cannot even provide the needed power for a single laptop. I must have the engine running in order to use it. This inverter is simply useless.

2010-02-08

Does what it should - It converts!!

Very happy with this unit. It powered my laptop without any issues on a recent 2000 mile trip. Also came in handy for a few other little things. It now lives in the vehicle as it has proven itself useful. It has not let me down.

Operation is nice and simple. The fan kicks on as needed and is pretty quiet, I can't hear it when I'm driving.

No complaints at all.

2010-02-05

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