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Black & Decker PSS100B Power Station 100 Watt Portable Power Supply Inverter with Digital Radio
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summer fun machine
(4 out of 5) by E. K. Arnold on Apr 10, 2008 (yay area, usa)with this boombox-style unit, you could go to the beach or the woods, listen to your playlists on an mp3, plug in a george foreman grill and cook up some burgers or brats while you recharge your cel phone -- all at the same time. that's kinda cool. this is a tricked-out unit. it's not the loudest boombox you'll ever hear, but it does pump out decent sound when fully charged.
pros:
-lots of functions: mp3 cradle, usb port, flashlights, ac outlets, am/fm radio
-portable size with comfortable padded carrying handle
-uses rechargeable internal batteries; cord stores in rear
-ac power station features green/red status lcds
-rubberized grip handle
-nice price
-wont eat tapes or scratch cds
-accurate digital tuner
cons:
-some quirks: usb can cause feedback if switched on when radio or mp3 are also on. it's a good idea to test functions and cross-compatibility before using it the first time.
-100w refers to AC power, not internal amp for speakers
-only line in outlet is mp3 headphone jack
jack of all trades/master of none.
overall, good deal for the price i paid, which was a lot under msrp. not sure if it'd be worth original price. but a good item to have if you like the outdoors.
pros:
-lots of functions: mp3 cradle, usb port, flashlights, ac outlets, am/fm radio
-portable size with comfortable padded carrying handle
-uses rechargeable internal batteries; cord stores in rear
-ac power station features green/red status lcds
-rubberized grip handle
-nice price
-wont eat tapes or scratch cds
-accurate digital tuner
cons:
-some quirks: usb can cause feedback if switched on when radio or mp3 are also on. it's a good idea to test functions and cross-compatibility before using it the first time.
-100w refers to AC power, not internal amp for speakers
-only line in outlet is mp3 headphone jack
jack of all trades/master of none.
overall, good deal for the price i paid, which was a lot under msrp. not sure if it'd be worth original price. but a good item to have if you like the outdoors.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Everything seems to work well
(3 out of 5) by M. Delury on Mar 6, 2008 (Indianapolis, IN United States)All of the functions work well, the radio comes in, lights turn on etc. I think I was expecting that it would be able to charge from a 12v source but it doesn't. And it doesn't make sense to buy an inverter for an inverter.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Great for anywhere!
(4 out of 5) by A. Brown on Feb 25, 2008 (California)This is an absolutely awesome product! I use it for powering my laptop when the battery dead and this works perfect, not to mention the fact that I can listen to my iPod without headphones, both at the same! I use this on campus, at the park or in the car. Never had any problems with it so far, charges up rather quickly, and the lights are great for in the back of the car without bothering the driver!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
reception
(3 out of 5) by Hemmroidlloyd on Mar 1, 2008 (Seaford, New York)I had to send it back last month, I live in an metro area yet had major radio reception problems, even outdoors. Maybe a defective unit, or maybe OK as an iPOD player, but not a radio.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
poor performance
(1 out of 5) by C. Conrad on Jun 27, 2008 (usa)I got this product at a good price.Unfortunately,you get what you pay for.
Cheap plastic,pressure sensative back door that does not function,poor reception,and a battery that lasts for about one hour even when its continuously charged as the directions state to do. Also it's claim to be a 100W converter source is laughable--the circut breaker trips on anything more than 60W!! One star only because it doesn't accept 0 stars.
Cheap plastic,pressure sensative back door that does not function,poor reception,and a battery that lasts for about one hour even when its continuously charged as the directions state to do. Also it's claim to be a 100W converter source is laughable--the circut breaker trips on anything more than 60W!! One star only because it doesn't accept 0 stars.