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Xantrex XPower Pocket Powerpack 100Have you ever been on the road only to realize you forgot your charger or your battery park? That happened recently to one of my coworkers while we were travelling and let me tell you it's a real pain! Xantrex Technology has come out with a product that hopes to alleviate some of your travel pains when it comes to the myriad of chargers we carry today. They are introducing the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 - a lightweight battery and inverter combination that can operate or recharge a wide variety of mobile devices.

The unit weighs less than 2.4 lbs and can easily fit into your travel bag. It has enough charge to power your iPod 20 times or your Blackberry up to 30 times. If you run out of power - don't worry about it - just plug the Powerpack 100 right into an outlet and charge your device as well as the Powerpack.

Being a combination charger/battery pack is a great travel aid to those who carry 4-5 different devices while they're on the road. I know that I carry a laptop, phone, PDA, iPod, and camera when I usually am out on the road. If I could have one charger to bring with me for all those devices, then I'd be in gadget heaven.

The new XPower is now currently available and will retail for $119.99.

Xantrex XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 Features Include:

  • Converts 12 VDC power from vehicle battery into 115 VAC power
  • Three-prong AC outlet to handle all chargers and adapters for mobile electronics
  • USB power port
  • Blue LED power indicator
  • DC cable with vehicle and airplane connector
  • 3.3 Ah NiMh battery pack
  • LED battery status/charge status
  • One year warranty

    Xantrex XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 Specifications:

    Output Power (5 min):   100W
    Output Power (continuous):   80W
    Surge Capacity (peak):   150W
    No load current draw:   0.20 Amps
    Wave form:   Modified sine wave
    Input voltage range:   10-15 VDC
    Low voltage alarm:   Yes (10.7 V)
    Low voltage shutdown:   Yes (10.0 V)
    Overload shutdown:   Yes
    Output voltage:   120 VAC/60Hz
    Dimensions (L x W x H):   6.5 x 3.75 x 2”
    Weight:   2.4 lbs
    Warranty:   1 year
    UPC:   715535113551
    FGA Part Number:   852-0081
    USB Specifications
    Output Power (continuous):   0.5 Amps
    Ports:   1
    Powerpack
    Battery Type:   NiMh
    Output Power:   3.3 Ah