Kensington Auto Power Inverter with USB Power Port for Emergency Power, Battery Backup (K38022US)

by Kensington

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 2.8 x 1.6 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VE8FU2
• Item model number: K38022US
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #79 in Automotive > RV Parts & Accessories > Power & Electrical > Power Inverters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

A wall outlet for your car
Have you ever been caught with your notebook, cell phone or PDA power running out when on the road or on your way to an important meeting? Carry insurance! You're never far from a wall outlet with the Kensington Auto Power Inverter with USB Power Port. Power and charge your notebook, mobile or Smartphone, MP3, PDA, or any mobile device from your car by turning your cigarette lighter into a powerful wall outlet. There's even a built-in USB Power Port for devices that charge via USB. Works with your own USB cable or purchase separately a Kensington USB Power Tip pack with retractable USB cable.

Produces 90 watts of output at peak power (5 minutes maximum) and 75 watts of continuous power (up to 120 minutes). Input: 12VDC 8A Max. Output: 115VAC 60Hz 75W.

Smart Features
On the road convenience: Just plug in to convert your vehicle power outlet (cigarette lighter) into a powerful 90-watt wall outlet.

Flexibility to use across devices: Power and charge your notebook and USB compatible mobile devices simultaneously in your car. That can include your cell phone, PDA, even an MP3 player. Built-in USB power port lets you charge additional mobile devices via USB.

Storable, packable design: The unit is compact and portable and fits conveniently in your car. Store it in the glove box to use anytime. Only weighs 5.3 ounces.

Safe to use: Features over temperature, over current and short-circuit protection.

What’s in the box:
Power inverter; instruction guide

Specs
Portable power inverter with USB 
Input: 12VDC 8A Max -- Output: 115VAC 60Hz 75W 
Unit Dimensions: 5.12" x 2.76" x 1.97"
Uses standard DC cigarette lighter outlet
No batteries required

Learn More About Universal Power Adapters
Universal Power Adapters are a convenient choice for households and businesses that have multiple brands of laptops/netbooks. More compact and portable than standard OEM bricks, Kensington Universal Power Adapters can be shared between Users of different laptop brands simply by exchanging the tips included in the packaging. Also, many of Kensington’s Universal Power Adapters offer additional functionality over standard OEM bricks by including a USB port to allow for charging peripheral devices (i.e. Smart Phone, MP3 Player, Personal Gaming Device) while also charging/powering your notebook.

Kensington’s Universal Power Adapters are a popular replacement to lost or broken OEM adapters.  But most often, users enjoy the convenience of having an additional Universal Power Adapter to keep in their travel cases for use on the road.

Product Description

The Kensington Auto Power Inverter allows you to power and charge your notebook, mobile or smartphone, MP3, PDA, or any mobile device from your car by turning your cigarette lighter into a powerful wall outlet. It produces 90 watts of peak power and 75 watts of continuous power. The USB port increases its flexibility.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars AC Outlet for your car, December 15, 2007

By 

Joan Egloff-olson "joan" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington Auto Power Inverter with USB Power Port for Emergency Power, Battery Backup (K38022US) (Personal Computers)

Just like having a wall outlet in your car with the added feature of a USB charger as well! Works well except that it gets pretty hot and starts to smell after a few hours.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inverter works for laptop, and for GPS, March 13, 2010

By 

WiseGuy (MA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kensington Auto Power Inverter with USB Power Port for Emergency Power, Battery Backup (K38022US) (Personal Computers)

I got the Kensington K38022US inverter to power a GPS that worked off USB power, and a 15" laptop.
It handles those jobs fine.
The laptop's transformer is rated at 65W, but actual measurements have it consuming 35W.
I haven't tried to approach the inverter's rated load limit.
Good idea to do actual measures on your electrical load to determine if this inverter will meet your needs.
When new, the inverter gave off a solder smell in use; that odor is dissipating.
The inverter does get warm, even powering a USB port, so it's apparently not very energy-efficient.