Sunday, June 28, 2009

Wagan Heated Seat Cushion

Product Description

Wagan Tech's Heated Seat Cushion quickly heats icy seats to provide immediate warmth and comfort for the legs and lower back/lumbar area. It features a self-adjusting thermostat, a hi/low/off control switch, and an automatic shut off to guard against overheating. This cushion is designed to fit bucket and narrow split seats and includes multiple straps and hooks to secure the cushion firmly to the seat. It runs on the car's 12-volt outlet, packs flat for portability, and includes a 90 day limited manufacturer's warranty.


Customer Reviews

Hot Deal!!!5
I was looking for a heated seat cushion for my Subaru Forester to go through the hard winters we have here in Michigan. This one sold by Amazon is a winner! I honestly haven't found a better price, even for similar brands, around the net. I paid $17.99 (october 2006) for it plus free shipping since I bought more stuff to go over $25. Anyways...

This heated cushion is pretty powerful and I usually set it to HI just to warm up quickly and 5 minutes later I switch it to LOW or OFF because it's hot enough. Most of the time I just let it on LOW mode and it's pretty comfortable.

If you're looking for something that you don't need to pay an arm and a leg for it, but still does its job of keeping your bottom toasty, you should give this product a try.

NOTE: I have been using it for 2 weeks now. I'll update this review sometime in January 2007 when the winter here is really bad, to tell you guys whether I'm still happy with my purchase or not. But so far so good (temps here are already close to 32... :( )

FEB-09.2007:
Product still working like new. I actually bought a second one for my other car. Like other people said, the plastic clamps are not that great, I agree. But it's a small trade-off for something priced at $18, I think.

Mixed Blessing3
The seat does get hot quickly, which is the good part. However, as mentioned by other reviewers, the elastic bands fastening the seat to your car seat break easily, so the cusion can start to get bunched up and will not hold its shape well. Finally as another reviewer mentioned, this WILL drain your battery if you leave it on... nice idea and price, but watch the limitations.

What a find!5
I live on the north slope of Pikes Peak, at 8,000 feet, and my older SUV doesn't live in a garage -- so a seat warmer makes a HUGE difference to my comfort level. When I saw this Wagan Tech seat warmer selling for less than $20, I figured I wouldn't get much, especially as I was replacing a seat warmer that cost many times more. I'm happy to say this product works as well as its more expensive cousins, and I particularly like having more than one setting to choose from.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Wagan 9796 Easy Quick Jumper In-Car Jumpstarter

Product Description

Jumping starting a weak battery can be a real hassle: Opening the hood, the tangled cables, and not to mentioned trying to figure out if things are hooked up the right way. For all of these reasons let the WAGAN Easy Quick Jumper, jump-start your car the quick and easy way! Just simply connect one end of the Easy Quick Jumper to the 12-Volt cigarette lighter of the "dead" car and then plug the other end into the "donor" car's 12-Volt cigarette lighter. Then let the WAGAN Tech Automatic Power Charging system do its work! You'll be up and running in about 5 - 10 minutes! The Red LED indicator lights lets you know of the charging status and once charged the Green LED light will light up to let you know. It's that easy! There are no dials, no switches, and no buttons. Extra long heavy gauge 18-ft power cord for added mobility and convenience.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #472 in Automotive
  • Brand: Wagan
  • Model: EL9796
  • Dimensions: 2.50" h x 4.00" w x 4.00" l, 1.25 pounds

Features

  • Charges batteries by connecting cigarette lighter to cigarette lighter
  • Works with all 12-volt automobile vehicles (standard voltage)
  • Charges a dead battery in 5 to 10 minutes
  • Green LED light glows when the battery is recharged--eliminating guesswork
  • Extra-long 18-foot power cord makes it easy to reach from car to car

Amazon.com Review
Jump-starting a car using standard jumper cables can be nerve-racking. You have to pop the hood, deal with the battery connections, untangle the cables. Plus, it's so easy to doubt yourself. Red is positive, right? Wait, or is it black? Well, thanks to Wagan's new Easy Quick Jumper, the process just got easier. This clever new gadget recharges a weak battery via cigarette lighters. Just plug one end of the Easy Quick Jumper into the cigarette lighter of the dead car, then plug the other end into the donor car's lighter, wait 5 to 10 minutes, and when the green LED light turns on, the battery is ready to go. That's it. You don't even have to open the hood. The Easy Quick Jumper has an 18-foot power cord, too, so reach isn't an issue.

The system works with all automobiles that have 12-volt electrical systems, the vast majority of cars on the road. If you're not sure about you car's voltage, check your owner's manual. --Jon Groebner


Customer Reviews

Was quite a popular item at the Christmas grab bag exchange4
One important warning to this nifty gadget though--- it takes 10 minutes to work. In my husband's opinion, that significantly reduced the "cool factor" since you had to wait a while for the jump to take doing it this way.

It works great but may take some time5
This device actually works very well but takes time. Our Dodge Stratus battery was completely dead due to interior lights being left on. There was no glow from any interior lights. It was completely out of current and had been for several days. The temperature was 15 degress, it was snowing out and the car was parked so there was no way to get close enough for a traditional jumpstart (would have needed at least 20' jumper cables).

I plugged one end of the Wagan device into the cigarette lighter of the "running" car and the other end into the dead car. The "red" light on the device went on as expected. I waited about 10 minutes in the comfort of the warm running car and the green light on the device went on signifying that the battery was charged. I tried to start the dead car (it was only 15 degrees and snowing)and it only cranked over once and quit. I plugged the Wagan in again and noticed that the green light on the device stayed on so I unplugged it from the cigarette lighter and plugged it in again. It then went red. After 10 minutes it again went green. I didn't try the dead car this time but rather unplgged the cord and plugged it back in again and waited 10 minutes for the green light to come back on. This time when I tried the dead car it sprang to life and ran fine. It took 30 minutes for the whole process but it did work!

This system has enough cord length for about 18 feet and will fit through a partially opened window so there is no need to open the hood or get at the front of the car. This system allows a person to jumpstart it from any angle so long as the the cigarette lighters of the 2 vehicles are within 18' of each other.

Remember - You must turn the key of the dead vehicle to the "accessory" position for the cigarette lighter to be able to pass current through the cigarette lighter sockets.

The beauty of this system is that any car can be jumpstarted this way. Many of the new cars don't have accessible battery connections. You don't have to know how to jumpstart a car. You don't have to know how to even open the hood. It is safe (no battery explosions or getting corrosive chemicals of hands or clothes)and can be done by anyone, regardless of mechanical knowledge.

I was able to jumpstart a completely dead car in 15 degree temperatures, in a snow storm with getting dirty or cold in about 30 minutes. Doing a traditional jumpstart would have meant getting dirty, opening the hood and having snow blow into the open engine compartment. Getting the engine compartment wet with snow (or rain) can compound your problems!

Every car should have one of these devices for the occasions when jumpstarting using conventional cables is not possible, practical or available. The $18 price for this device makes owning one a no-brainer.

Wagan 900 Amp Battery Jumper with Air Compressor

Product Description

Powerful portable power supply jumpstarts your car, inflates your tires and more! 900 cranking amp jumpstarter, 260 PSI air compressor, 1 DC portable power outlet and built-in worklight. Battery status indicator lights, built-in safety features to prevent sparking.


Customer Reviews

Not what it's cracked up to be1
With 900 amps, I expected a lot more. Wouldn't even start a garden tractor in 20 degree temps. I hooked my AC charger up and it started right away. The air compressor is slow, as well. I bought it to use on my outdoor power equipment which sits for a long time and often needs air in the tires and occasionally a jump start. This thing just doesn't cut it.

Wagan Smart AC 120 Watt USB Power Inverter

Product Description

portable power inverter * 23" cord works with cigarette lighter or DC power outlet * USB power port and 3-prong 110V AC outlet * 120-watt continuous power output (300-watt surge rating) * 2-13/16"W x 7/8"H x 3-3/4"D *


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #7339 in Automotive
  • Brand: Wagan
  • Model: EL2382
  • Dimensions: .50 pounds

Features

  • Smart AC USB 120 Watt Inverter
  • High Peak Surge of 250 Watts/Converts 12 V DC to AC/Detachable DC/airline cord
  • Charge Electronics via 115 AC Outlet or Integrafed USB Port
  • Built in USB Port/Overload Protection/Low Battery Shutdown
  • Extremely Compact /Smallest in the Market

Customer Reviews

Tiny unit - overheats easily2
This is a very small DC > AC inverter than converts 12V DC from your car to 120V AC. The removable power cord is a good idea and it has a handy 5V USB plug on the side for charging small USB devices.

It's smaller than a deck of cards but they've overrated it's power capacity by quite a bit. It doesn't have enough cooling capacity to prevent overheating of it's internal parts with even a small load, so it gets hot and shuts off.

I measured it's output with a quality Fluke TrueRMS voltmeter and the output looks ok at 117V AC which is close to a standard 120V household outlet. This is adequate to run most low power AC devices with no issues.

The 120 Watt load rating is overstated because it heats up to 100`F even before you plug in anything. Then it gets really hot if you connect anything that draws some power such as a laptop computer. I tried a Dell D830 laptop which requires 25 watts to run. The AC Inverter overheated and shutdown within 2 minutes while running a laptop.

I have a variety of test equipment and found that the inverter can handle 15 watts all day but 20 watts is the thermal limit. 25 watts overloads it and it overheated to 190`F and shutdown in 2 minutes. It smelled like hot plastic burning. It's possible another inverter of the same model may perform better but that is not likely.

This design has marginal internal cooling capacity so it appears limited to about 20 watts max. The tiny 3/4" built-in fan is quiet at first and it gets louder as the inverter heats up. The fan has a high pitched whine and is really too small. The fan noise may be ok in a moving automobile as it would be drowned out by road noise.

If they changed the design to include a real aluminum heatsink with some mass to it that would increase the power handling a lot. A bigger 2" fan would have worked also.

There is no "off" button.
It has a power LED to indicate that it's on.
The overtemp shutdown feature works.
The fan is thermally regulated, and ends up running all the time.
The low battery feature works and it will shut off if the input voltage gets below 10.3V DC.
It automatically turns back on when the voltage comes back up to 12V.
Tiny high speeed fans typically don't have a long lifespan.

Technical data:
I measured a 400mA current draw with the unit idling with nothing plugged in. A 25 watt load draws 2 amps on the 12V line which sounds about right. Be aware that if you try to run something that actually draws 120 watts (using an inverter that could handle it) a load that big may blow the fuse in your vehicle 12V outlet since they typically has a 10-15 amps fuse. 10 amps X 12V = 120 watts, for example.

Conclusion:
This is a really tiny voltage inverter. If you plan to only run small equipment like a AA battery charger, camera, or MP3 player that needs 5 to 10 watts then it should work ok for you.

I am going to return mine in favor of a physically larger inverter with some mass to keep it cool and one that can really handle 50 watts or more. A quality unit rated for 50 watts would be much better than a tiny, plastic, overrated 120 Watt one.

I like it...4
I've had my 120W Wagan a few weeks and have used it twice. It is quite small, feels solid and seems decently made. Today I ran it for an hour with a pretty good load. I had intentionally depleted the battery in my Fujitsu P1610 notebook and then ran the computer while charging from the inverter. AC current measured 0.42A which is about 50 Watts, a bit under half the unit's capacity. I figured this would be a worst case scenario for me when working in the field. The fan ran slowly at first and sped up as the unit heated up. Within 10 minutes its temperature seemed to stabilize and it never got hotter. It got quite warm to the touch but not hot, and the tiny fan was running fast, blowing heat out the end vents as intended. I ran it this way for an hour. Clearly there is at least some continuous duty capacity over the 50W I tested it at. It may very well be that it won't produce the claimed 120W continuously, but it meets my 50W needs and it is tiny. I'm happy, and will stay happy as long as this thing doesn't carp out.


Wagan EL9794 12V 3 Way Socket with Battery Analysis

Product Description

Wagan 12V 3 Way Socket with Battery Analysis turns one DC socket to 3 sockets and offers more power to the vehicle. It has 3 LEDs to warn about low car battery and plugs easily. This socket includes mounting hardware and is easy to use.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #63 in Automotive
  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Wagan
  • Model: EL9794
  • Dimensions: 4.75" h x 3.00" w x 2.00" l,

Features

  • Powers three 12V electronic Items
  • Has 3 LEDs to indicate the car battery levels (red, yellow, green)
  • Plugs into 12V lighter socket
  • Mounting hardware included
  • 1.0 Lbs (WxLxH) 2.0" x 4.75" x 3.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Product! Exactly What I Expected!5
The Wagan 9794 is an excellent 3 way socket extension for your current car cigareete (power) socket. It comes with a pretty long extension cord, so you can position it just about anywhere you want to inside the car. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has more than one car appliance such as a radar detector, navigation system, ipod am/fm transmitter, etc.

Simple Product that Works4
I purchased this adapter (as opposed to one without a cable because to use my existing socket for power I had to keep the ashtray open all the time.

It took me about 10 minutes to wire this unit to the existing socket wiring, and 1 minute to attach the unit to my car using the provided screws.

I am using two of the ports - one connected to my Sirius satellite receiver and the other conencted to my Garmin GPS - everything works fine.

The power indicator is "interesting" but redundant from a practical standpoint as my car already has a battery indicator.

For the price you can't go wrong.

Note that you will have to be patient as the lead time for this unit is about a month from cablesonline.

Excellent Product5
Exactly what I expected. Nice LED feature to see status of car battery.

Wagan 5 Amp AC to 12V DC Power Adapter

Product Description

Use your DC appliances at home, office or dorm.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #102 in Automotive
  • Brand: Wagan
  • Model: EL9903
  • Dimensions: 2.50" h x 1.50" w x 4.50" l, 8.60 pounds

Features

  • Allows high power 12V DC items to operate on 110v AC power.
  • Easy plug in use and vented for safety.
  • Works on portable cooler/warmers, air compressor and other DC appliances.
  • Simple to use

Customer Reviews

Great Price & Great Product ... Worked Great w/ Koolatron Compact Kooler5
I purchased this unit to power the Koolatron Compact Kooler, which uses 4.5 amps. I initially purchased the Sunforce 55520, which was a big mistake. It arrived dead on arrival and after some research I realized that it never really had the power to run the fridge, even though it boasts 5.8 amps.

However, this worked great right out of the box. My first impression was that it was definitely much heavier than the Sunforce 55520 and it seemed to cool the fridge effortlessly. I precooled my fridge for about 12 hours before plugging it in the car and the adapter never got hotter than lukewarm.

If you need an AC/DC Power Converter that will power a device upto 5 amps, go with the 5 Amp AC to 12V DC Power Adapter. You won't regret the decision.

Great Service Great Product5
This 12V 110V adapter worked perfectly to power my Coleman thermoelectric cooler that draws a continuous 4.5 amps at 12V


Wagan Twin USB/DC Socket Traveler's Adapter

Product Description

Serves as a cigarette lighter adapter to power up two DC sockets and two USB ports.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #274 in Automotive
  • Color: Black
  • Brand: Wagan
  • Model: EL2438
  • Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

Features

  • Two 12V DC outlets
  • Two USB ports
  • Built-in LED indicator
  • Adapter head can swing 108 degrees
  • Fuse protection, 12-24V input

Customer Reviews

Wagan Twin USB/DC Socket Adapter4
I really appreciate the two USB power sockets. They remove the need for a bulky charger normally put into the cigarette lighter, or in this case into the two DC sockets on the adapter. I can chage my IPOD without the bulk of the normal car charger; I can charge my DELL AXIM PDA the same way. I can also charge my cell phone, however, I've got to use the clunky car charger that comes with the phone.
I bought two of them. I bought the adapter because the DC socket built into the car stopped working. Using this adapter was a helluva lot cheaper than having a Toyota dealer try to fix the built-in DC socket outlet.

good dual/usb car charger5
it is the perfect dual/usb charger for a car where it lets you plug 2 Dc chargers and 2 USB chargers.

i have played music thru ipod touch connected via DC socket and charged my blackberry using the USB port and talking on the phone... i haven't seen any disturbance or quality issues on the phone or on the music being played thru the aux port.

Swivel is alright, though could have done better but is a good in-built option

overall perfect charger for the car.

Worked well until it melted3
I used the Wagan Twin USB/DC Socket Traveler's Adapter for 6 months and found it very convenietn to have two lighter sockets and 2 USB ports. My usual configuration is to have my cell phone, gps, and notebook computer plugged in, but this last time I plugged in my laptop, the power indicator light went out and the unit smoked. I checked the fuse, which was fine, but the springs connecting the fuse had overheated and melted the surrounding plastic. Dang! Bottom line? I liked this well enough that I am back to order a replacement.

Wagan 6-Liter Personal Fridge / Warmer 2260

Product Description

This 6-liter electric fridge is specially designed to fit in the front console or the back seat of your car and can cool your favorite drinks to approximately 32-36 degrees F. It also features a warming function allowing you to keep warm food in it at up to 130 degrees F. 2-can cup holders Designed to fit at front console or back seat of your car Cushioned top for armrest Convenient shoulder strap Optional AC adapter for home, office or dorm room


Customer Reviews

Not a bad price, performs great4
This works pretty well for keeping a six-pack of soft drinks cool. Watch out and make sure you get the not-included optional AC adapter if you want to use it outside of a vehicle or somewhere with a "cigarette lighter" style 12V DC socket.

Good for those road trips4
I went to upstate New York for the long week and thank god I had this with me. Thought it seems like it doesn't fit much in it but it was great for those short by somewhat long roadtrips (2-3hrs). I highly recommend it.

Wagan 10.5 Liter Personal Fridge and Warmer

Product Description

We have recently introduced a new addition to our line of Auto Appliances-the 10.5 Liter Personal Fridge/Warmer. This Cooler/Warmer will add such convenience on the road; it will allow for the heating/cooling of your favorite food and drinks-all without the messiness of ice. The WAGAN Cooler/Warmers cool down to 45* below ambient temp, and they can heat up to 140 degree F. This stylish model has many wonderful new features; such as a padded leather armrest, non-slip grip pad, (to hold glasses, cell phones, etc), deep pocket 2-can cup holder, and a detachable CD/DVD storage wallet!


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #408 in Automotive
  • Color: blk/white
  • Brand: Wagan
  • Model: EL2296
  • Dimensions: 8.00" h x 12.00" w x 16.00" l, 10.25 pounds

Features

  • 10.5 Liter capacity is equivalent to 12 twelve ounce cans
  • Padded leather armrest with non-slip grip pad
  • 2-can deep pocket Cup Holder
  • Removeable CD/DVD storage bag on side
  • Cools down to 45 degrees below ambient temperature, heats up to 120 degrees F

Customer Reviews

Did the Job4
Plugged the unit in a few weeks after I purchased it. I was heading down to VA. for a reunuion (8 hr. trip). Set it up facing "backwards" so the kids could make use of the cup holders from the middle seats of the minivan. The unit cooled quickly and kept the sodas, cheese and veggies cool throughout. The unit is quiet, didn't really know it was running unless I had the engine off. Could be a little roomier but you can only do so much with the space between the front seats. Overall got what I paid for and the unit worked as advertised.

It Works4
The only drawback to this unit is that if you start out with warm items that you want to cool, you need to be very patient. Stock it with cold items and it will keep them cold.

good product5
Product performs as per advertised,only one suggestion, manufacturer should provide with AC power pack as part of the deal.

Wagan 400-Watt Power Dome Jumpstarter with Built-In Air Compressor and LED Utility Light

Product Description

Power Dome Jumpstarter features 900 peak cranking amps, industrial grade number 6 cables and heavy-duty booster clamps. The 275-PSI air compressor features quick flow high-powered motor, high-pressure air hose, inflates a 16 inch tire in about 6 minutes! Features built in 400 watt inverter and 5 LED Lights. The DC power source features 2 DC portable power outlets with overload protection and easy to read bi-color LED indicator lights inform you of power status and charge level.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #3196 in Automotive
  • Color: Yellow
  • Brand: Wagan
  • Model: EL2354
  • Dimensions: 9.00" h x 11.00" w x 11.00" l, 20.00 pounds

Features

  • 400 cranking amp jump starter
  • 275 PSI air compressor
  • 5 built-in LED lights
  • 18 amp hour DC power source
  • Rechargeable via the included AC or DC adapters

Amazon.com Product Description
There are times when an alternative power source is called for, not just to jump-start your vehicle but to power appliances in an area where there is no available outlet. The Wagan Power Dome 400-watt power source provides more than enough power to restart your car and run lights and power tools in emergency situations.

Jump-Start Your Car and Power Small Appliances
The Power Dome features 900 peak cranking amps, and connects to your vehicle battery via industrial grade number 6 cables and heavy-duty booster clamps. There are 2 AC outlets and 2 DC outlets for running smaller appliances with overload protection and easy-to-read bi-color LED indicator lights to inform you of power status and charge levels.



900 peak cranking amps makes the Wagan Power Dome an important addition to your camping or emergency supplies.


The unit comes with 2 AC and 2 DC outlets.


An air compressor allows you to inflate tires, sports gear, and more.
Portable and Powerful
A powerful 18 amp-hour battery is at the heart of this portable power system. It pumps out 600 cranking amps to jump-start a car, truck, or boat and provides up to 400 watts of 110-volt house current to run TVs, laptops, stereos, cell phones, and more. It also has two lighter sockets to power your 12-volt accessories away from the car. The Power Dome can jump start most 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines and will operate a wide range of DC-powered products. Ideal for power emergencies, the Power Dome is a perfect compact power source that goes where you do.

Runs Small Appliances
The Power Dome also has 2 AC and 2 DC to run items like hand-held games, laptops, and lamps if there's no household outlet nearby. For convenience and safety, the product has a built-in 5-LED light for extra illumination. With a run time of more than 15 hours, the light is useful during an extended power outage, a weekend camping trip, or when jump-starting a car at night.

Built-in Air Compressor
The built-in 260 psi air compressor inflates tires or sports equipment with ease. The high-powered motor and high-pressure air hose inflates a 16-inch tire in about 6 minutes.

Recharges Anywhere
Charge the Power Dome at home or in your vehicle with the included adapters to make it ready anytime, anywhere you need it.

Includes complete gauges, overload protection, and external fuse for safe operation.


Customer Reviews

Versatile power unit.4
Many useful features in this design: compact but capable and rugged. A recommended item for emergency power outages, and for general service where portable power is needed: starts dead car batteries, pumps tires, runs 120V tools, etc.

Two design shortcomings I hoped weren't there, keep it from 5 stars - #1: it charges from either a wall-wart 12V adapter, or from a 12V cigarette lighter plug. I much prefer a direct 120V power cord connection versus the wall adapter variety. #2 shortcoming: it doesn't have a self float-charge cycle - you must limit your charge times manually by unplugging it (battery damage if charged too long). Ach! Still, guess a person could attach his own float-charge unit instead of the supplied 12vdc adapter. But heck, Wagan, design that into it, like the better powerpacks have.

Wagan 400-Watt Power Dome EX Jumpstarter with Built-In Air Compressor

Product Description

Power Dome EX is a multi-purpose portable & rechargeable emergency power source. It can be used as a power source for 110volt AC or 12volt DC applications such as computers, TVs, fax machines, audio, fans, electrical tools, etc. It can also start your car engine in an emergency situation. Recommended to fully charge 24-36 hours before initial use, after each use and every 6 months. Safety Features: Overload protection, short circuit protection and UL listed.


Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #231 in Automotive
  • Brand: Wagan
  • Model: EL2454
  • Released on: 2007-08-01
  • Dimensions: 11.00" h x 12.00" w x 8.00" l, 25.00 pounds

Features

  • 600 cranking amp auto jump starter
  • 260 PSI high power motor air compressor
  • 400 watt AC power inverter, high intensity LED light
  • Built-in AM/FM radio with iPod™ input
  • 2 AC Outlets and 1 DC outlets

Customer Reviews

Everything I need4
This is a fantastic unit and the price is on par with other brand units.

Pros:
It has a charge indicator, FM/AM radio with aux. audio input jack as well as a USB power supply port for those suckers who own an IPOD, the LED light is bright enough, the presence of an air compressor is a plus and the hose is a decent length but doesn't appear so at first glance, 2 AC outlets as well as 1 DC outlet should provide ample space to plug in anything, and of course the jump cables for car starting which, like the air hose, is longer than it appears in the picture (about 2.5 feet)

The reason I gave it only 4 stars:
the power switch for the AC outlets on mine is a 2 stage switch, meaning it has off, 1, and 2 settings. The 1 does nothing and the 2 powers the outlets. Based upon the pictures, it is clear that a simple ON/OFF switch was meant to be there and probably is in most units but for whatever reason, mine has a different one (no biggie). The air compressor works fine but I have a problem with the fact the dial goes to 260psi. Who is pumping that much air into something? Because of that, I need to look closely when I am filling tires because the distance from 0-35/40 is very small. The tips for the air hose come loose so they will get tossed or lost easily. Lastly, the speaker for the radio is not the greatest, it would have been nice to have a built-in amp and an audio out but i guess this thing can only do so much.

Overall, it is a great buy and should do the job well for most people.

Wagan 400 Watt usage history.5
This unit is a high quality unit. I am very pleased as to how well it is made. It does everything that I expected of it and more. I don't need a radio or a compressor but it is there and it works well. I probably will order a higher wattage unit from Wagan which does not have all the frills.

It Does the Trick!5
I have owned this a few weeks and have had to use it for 5 jumps and inflated 4 tires without it even going down below 13 volts Its great to have, you don't have to drag out those long cables and use another car to get a jump, and it started it right up. It will come in handy for storms also-- I love It