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| Brand: Xantrex
Category: Automotive Parts And Accessories
List Price: $229.99
Buy New: $189.95
You Save: $40.04 (17%)
New (2) from $189.95
Rating:  100 reviews
Sales Rank: 1501
Media: Automotive
Shipping Weight (lbs): 32
Dimensions (in): 14 x 12 x 9
MPN: 8522000
Model: 852-2000
UPC: 015535112968
EAN: 0015535112968
ASIN: B000E6LEIC
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
As advertised April 15, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Item arrived from Amazon very fast and with free shipping. It was an impressive transaction. Thanks Amazon! The unit itself has done everything I expected. I've been using this unit on my boat to power some sanders, drills, saws etc. Every powertool I've needed outside has been easy to use with this xantrex unit. I dont need to hunt for an outlet around the boat yard. During the summer season, I'm mainly going to use this to tie into my boats 110v system while at sea since I dont have a generator. It should do fine in powering tvs, dvd players, charging a laptop etc. I did try my 27" LCD tv with it and it works. the TV gives off a very faint buzz but it works. I wouldnt use an expensive TV with this but for a cheap off-brand TV that you dont care about, it should be ok. This will not power a mini fridge or a space heater. I tried both and it trips out immediately. I didnt expect it to power these appliances but just thought I'd put it out there for those who were wondering. The light is very bright and has come in handy many times. The radio in this unit is a let-down. Digital tuning is a major pain (scans too fast and is hard to land on the exact station) and the antenna broke off the first day. Regardless, you're not buying this as as a stereo but it would have been a great addition if it worked better. The unit seems pretty solid and it's not a pain to carry around. It is hefty but it's comfortable to carry. I may buy another one just to extend the power needs I may have at sea.
 Don't buy this. April 12, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Mine lasted about 6 months. It reads 100 and doesn't hold a charge. I was using it every day and one day...well..it wouldn't run my laptop , even thought it said it was fully charged. Looking at the other reviews, I think I would've done better buying something else. In fact, I'm going to buy the Black and Decker and chunk this.
Works well so far, radio needs improvement February 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The powerpack delivers but it promises. Portable power, both DC and AC. Trickle charger and the light work well. I haven't had any problems with my unit yet but the radio definitely needs improvement. Although it has a digital tuner, adjacent stations seem to overlap. Also the speaker is very small.
Fine until it breaks - warranty only 6 months not 1 year! January 19, 2008
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I bought this a little less than 1 year ago, and used it occassionally, for emergency power. It worked fine when it worked, but this last time I pulled it out it was totally dead, and wouldn't charge. I contacted the company and they wouldn't replace it as they say the warranty is only 6 months. Amazon website says 1 year. I wouldn't buy another Xantrex product based on this lousy warranty / service...
 Customer Service at it BEST January 10, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was purchased as a gift, and it turned out to be a duplicate. The customer service at this place couldn't be better. I mean there could be NO IMPROVEMENT - they were the BEST.
JKCavanaugh
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