Tech Team: In the Trenches

February 19, 2004 Volume 2 Issue 2

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Cool Tools: DC-to-AC Power Inverters

  Wagan Smart AC110 Inverter Xantrex XPower Micro Inverter 400 Tripp-Lite PV375
Continuous Use Wattage 110W 320W 375W
Peak Surge Power 220W 700W 600W
Connects to Lighter socket Lighter socket or battery (cable included) Lighter socket
Alarm No N/A Yes - Low battery & overload
Auto Shutdown Low Battery Overload, over temperature and low/high battery conditions Overload, low battery
AC Receptacles One Two Two
Powers Laptops, PDAs, Video Games Console Cell phone, camcorder, stereo, laptop computer, 20" TV/VCR combo, 27" TV Laptop, portable electronics, cell phone, pagers, notepads, game systems, personal printers and other low-power applications under 375 watts
Warranty N/A 1 year 1 year

Disclaimer: Product specifications are provided by the manufacturer and retailers, and may not be consistent with real-world performance. User experiences may vary. The Tech Team does not recommend any particular hardware or software; the items included in this feature are listed solely for your reference and personal inquiry. *Actual connection speeds depend on coverage, network availability and traffic, device, applications, tasks, file size and other factors.


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