Audiovox DP96U 96-Watt DC-to-AC Power Inverter

by Audiovox

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002DG0LI
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 20, 2004

Product Description

This Audiovox 96-Watt DC to AC Inverter has a 192-watt surge capacity, is 85% (maximum) efficient and works with most video game systems. Features a 10A fuse; and 9.5-10.5V low-voltage shutdown.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars My Review, November 5, 2006

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D. Kam (Massachussetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox DP96U 96-Watt DC-to-AC Power Inverter (Electronics)

It works as it is supposed to if you can plug it in. It may not fit all cigarette lighter sockets ( esp. in sub-compact cars) due to its bulk. It also has a tendency to pop out of some sockets when you hit a pot hole. It fits snug and tight in my Toyota minivan but pops out frequently in my Mercedes SUV.

2.0 out of 5 stars Falls out easily, fan fails and you're cooked (literally), December 27, 2010

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Paul Furiga (Wexford, PA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Audiovox DP96U 96-Watt DC-to-AC Power Inverter (Electronics)

When I first saw this item, I was excited as it had both AC and DC capabilities and came from a name I once trusted, Audiovox. Shortly after purchasing, it became clear that this would pop out of my DC power port every time I hit a bump or pothole. That was annoying, but wedging something below it seemed to hold it in place. Then, the fan failed in the unit and the rest was history. These things get very hot without a fan to cool them, and the smell of burning became a common occurrence when using this appliance on the road. It would function OK until it became so hot (and I mean BURNING hot) that you had to unplug it. There are no user serviceable parts in this and I can't find any support anywhere on the web that might suggest how to replace the fan or a fuse for the fan or whatever small component might keep this in operation. Don't bother buying it.