Stanley PC1A09 100 Watt Power Inverter with USB Power Outlet

by Stanley

Product Features

• 100 continuous watts of power
• Contains a 110 power outlet and a USB power outlet
• Features silent running technology so avoids the annoying fan noise
• 3 positions for versatility
• Contains a dual direction plug interface

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 3 x 11.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001U04MYE
• Item model number: PC1A09
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,095 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #42 in Automotive > RV Parts & Accessories > Power & Electrical > Power Inverters

Product Description

Stanley 100-Watt Inverter - Auto has 100 continuous watts of power, a 110 power outlet and a USB power outlet. It features silent running technology so avoids the annoying fan noise. This inverter has 3 positions for versatility and a dual direction plug interface.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Power Inverter, Tight Fit., June 22, 2010

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This review is from: Stanley PC1A09 100 Watt Power Inverter with USB Power Outlet (Automotive)

I bought this unit because there is no cooling fan, and rated 100W continuous. It makes no sound at all. Instruction book states it creates a modified sine wave for AC power, not the standard square wave which can lead to excessive heating. Modified sine wave was exactly what I wanted.

I have powered a GPS unit through the USB charging port together with a laptop PC, with the PC operating and battery charging, no problems. Unit did not get hot. I'm thinking I should get another.

Caution, the inverter plugs into the dashboard 12V car adapter quite tightly. Take care when removing the inverter from the dashboard by holding the dashboard 12V car adapter in place while rocking the inverter back-and-forth to remove, so as to not pullout the 12V car adapter from the dash.

The fit needs to be snug so the inverter does not work loose from the dash, but I think it is a bit too tight. I give it a Good (4) rating because of the tight fit, otherwise it would be Excellent(5).

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works as advertised, good idea for hurricane preparedness., July 1, 2010

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This review is from: Stanley PC1A09 100 Watt Power Inverter with USB Power Outlet (Automotive)

To try out this unit I put our two-bulb desk lamp in the car, put brand new 60 and 40 Watt incandescent bulbs in it (to load it to the rated 100 Watts) and ran it on the way to work and back. It performed wonderfully. The adjustable neck let it fit into either of the cigarette lighter jacks. Power held true even while idling for a train slowly leaving the Container Port and for a traffic accident to clear on the way home. The unit was warm to the touch but certainly not hot at the end of each commute, even after running constantly at its rated full load. For reference, the unit performed this well in a VW "New Beetle".

Popular Mechanics magazine had recommended the purchase of a Black & Decker PI100AB 100-Watt Power Inverter for hurricane preparedness. When I looked at these on Amazon.com, it was clear ordinary consumers were not as thrilled as Popular Mechanics with that unit. But the inverter was still a good idea and Amazon.com also offered this model from Stanley which showed a much higher customer satisfaction rating. Clearly I share the high opinion of those previous reviewers and hope that this review will, in turn, benefit someone else.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product. Super quiet!, August 27, 2009

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This review is from: Stanley PC1A09 100 Watt Power Inverter with USB Power Outlet (Automotive)

I highly recommend this inverter. I have used numerous inverters and I can say without a doubt, this is the most compact and quietest one I have come across. Construction is very good and I really like the fact that it cuts out if the car battery gets too low. The USB port is very handly for charging my iPods, iPhone, and GPS. Must have for travelling!