Comments on: Duracell/Xantrex Power Devices http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/06/19/duracellxantrex-power-devices/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:02:40 -0500 hourly 1 By: Gene Lawson http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/06/19/duracellxantrex-power-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-304161 Gene Lawson Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:25:15 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/06/19/duracellxantrex-power-devices/#comment-304161 In January I purchased the Xantrex xpower powersource 1800. This unit, although small in size (12" X 18" X 8") and easily portable, is a BEAST ! It can power a refrigerator, let alone computers, TVs etc. It has three lead-acid batteries in a totally sealed office-looking plastic casing. Just plug it into the wall outlet to re-charge. I paid $400 for it but when the BIG ONE hits, I will have reserve power, which if used smartly, will last me a day or two or three. Now that Xantrex has teamed with Duracell, I am assuming the brand Xpower will replace the Xantrex name?? In January I purchased the Xantrex xpower powersource 1800. This unit, although small in size (12″ X 18″ X 8″) and easily portable, is a BEAST ! It can power a refrigerator, let alone computers, TVs etc. It has three lead-acid batteries in a totally sealed office-looking plastic casing. Just plug it into the wall outlet to re-charge. I paid $400 for it but when the BIG ONE hits, I will have reserve power, which if used smartly, will last me a day or two or three. Now that Xantrex has teamed with Duracell, I am assuming the brand Xpower will replace the Xantrex name??

]]> By: Anna http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/06/19/duracellxantrex-power-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-303281 Anna Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:59:56 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/06/19/duracellxantrex-power-devices/#comment-303281 Quick clarification on a few items above: The PowerPack 300EP is currently available under the XPower brand. The Duracell branded products will be available in August/September. The life span of Xantrex' portable and backup power products varies depending on use, but the typical life span is between 5 and 7 years. The battery used is a Sealed, non-spillable 14 amp-hour AGM battery. It is not replaceable but it can be recycled by an authorized battery recycling center, or sending the unit to Xantrex. You can purchase the PowerPack Solar and the 300EP from various retailers from www.preparedwithpower.com. Quick clarification on a few items above:

The PowerPack 300EP is currently available under the XPower brand. The Duracell branded products will be available in August/September.

The life span of Xantrex’ portable and backup power products varies depending on use, but the typical life span is between 5 and 7 years. The battery used is a Sealed, non-spillable 14 amp-hour AGM battery. It is not replaceable but it can be recycled by an authorized battery recycling center, or sending the unit to Xantrex.

You can purchase the PowerPack Solar and the 300EP from various retailers from http://www.preparedwithpower.com.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/06/19/duracellxantrex-power-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-290697 Anonymous Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:46:35 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/06/19/duracellxantrex-power-devices/#comment-290697 where can you purchase online? I didn't see a link where can you purchase online? I didn’t see a link

]]> By: My Newfy News http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/06/19/duracellxantrex-power-devices/comment-page-1/#comment-278104 My Newfy News Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:39:58 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/06/19/duracellxantrex-power-devices/#comment-278104 With huricane season comming up, I am sure many people will find this useful in Florida. Do you happen to know what kind of battery is in this and is it replaceable? I am tired of buying a UPS every two years cuz the batteries go out. With huricane season comming up, I am sure many people will find this useful in Florida. Do you happen to know what kind of battery is in this and is it replaceable? I am tired of buying a UPS every two years cuz the batteries go out.

]]>