Customer Reviews

Vector VEC1040/1040A 100W Modified Sine Wave Pocket Power Inverter

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

It does what it's supposed to do, I get plenty of power to charge my cell phone, laptop and other devices I use in the car. However, I had a similar problem as the other reviewer. It is a VERY tight fit in the 12v socket of my 2001 Honda Civic. Though I didn't pull the whole assembly out of my car like he did, I do have to pull with enough force that it warps the plastic around the socket, it makes me very nervous every time I pull it out. Luckily I never really have to take it out of the 12v socket but if you plan on removing this from the socket regularly I would definitely recommend against buying this item.

I had this same item (though I purchased it at Target) and enjoyed what it had to offer. It worked well with my laptop and portable DVD player. I completely agree with the other reviews that say it's a tight fit; I always seemed to remove the entire inner casing of the cigarette lighter/power outlet socket when I removed the converter. I also didn't like the smell it produced...kind of a burning copper wire smell. I used it less than a dozen times, and on the final use it let loose some mean sounding pops, produced an impressive spark, then began to smoke! It's now in a landfill somewhere. I suggest you try a different brand.

Tried to plug this into my car's 12v adapter. While putting it in, it was a very tight fit.

Then when I pulled it out, it pulled out the entire 12v adapter assembly out of the car, basically destroying it and messing up my car!

I have used my car's 12v adapter with other devices and this had never happened before.

I really dislike this product.

Works great but i guarantee you that you're gonna need one with two ports. One port just doesn't cut it anymore. I have two phones, a portable boom box, and a laptop that travel with me all the time. Two ports i can work with but one isn't enough.

Also, the plastic plug cover wears out and comes off too easily.

I recommend getting a two port inverter, you'll be glad you did.

All in all, though, this unit served me very well for the two years i used it. Highly recommended.

Very useful, easy to use. I leave it in my car to recharge my cell phone battery as I travel.

Sort of large and clunky looking, but I loved having this thing in my car and plugging all kinds of stuff into it. Eventually was stolen, but I haven't gotten around to getting another yet.

I'm coming up on the 6 month anniversay with this and the fan noise has now gone from obnoxious to really annoying - the fan must be dying - I can't imagine what trouble there will be if the fan stops working (do they really generate that much heat? I guess I'll find out). Even when the fan worked correctly I can't believe how much noise it made.

I agree with the others about how tight the fit is when inserted. I too am waiting to pull the whole ligher plug right out of the dash.

I have had this one for 3 years and love it !! It works great everytime. The bendable arm is nice for tight spots. Someone "borrowed" mine, so now I need to replace it and I am buying another one of these. Great to have, must have. I only wish it had 2 plugs.

Works great. A little loud when the radio is off but it gets the job done!!

The adaptor won't fit my 06 Mercedes R350. Tried all 4 plug, can't push it in. It's too big. If you forced it in, it probably will damage your car and the adaptor.