Black & Decker CPI20XB 20 Watt Power To Go Cordless AC/USB Power Supply

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Because staying connected is a basic human need, Black & Decker created Power To Go. These lightweight and compact powerful solutions come equipped with both AC & USB outlets allowing you to power and/or recharge a variety of mobile devices while on the go. No special adapters needed, one Power To Go does it all. Like a portable outlet, Power To Go is a cordless, rechargeable power supply that meets the busy pace of your life - anywhere and everywhere!

Product Description

Power To Go Cordless AC/USB Power Supply CPI20XB is ideal for use with cell phones, digital camera/camcorders, PDA's, MP3's and more.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 4.1 x 4 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000SZVMPO
• Item model number: CPI20XB
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,916 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars tech specs, August 7, 2008

By	Marcin Jeske "prime number" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Looking at the three versions of this: 10W, 20W, 100W, I found the technical details on the B+D site helpful:

The 10W has a 700mAh battery, This Model # CPI20XB (the 20W) has a 2Ah battery, and the 100W a 4Ah battery. It looks like they are progressively heavier, but I can't find accurate figures on weight or dimensions.

Input - 8.4 VDC, 5.0A
Output - 115V AC 60Hz-20W for 5 minutes, 16W continuous
Battery - 2Ah, NiMH
USB - 5V DC (350 mA)
- *Approximate talk time based on average results using commonly used cell phones. Results may vary depending on features/cell phone used.

November update - I ordered the product. One negative is that the power adapter provided to charge it is only for 120V countries (the US, basically)... I wasn't able to put it through any significant use so far, but I will try to test out how well it recharges electronics and how well the battery holds.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent portability!, January 6, 2008

By	Martin Fraim (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For a on-the-go, fit in your pocket power source this cant be beat. I dont know any portable power sources for this low price that give you an indicator bar (the kind you'd see on a cell phone display). This works great and Im glad I bought it.

1.0 out of 5 stars Defective Item, September 9, 2009

By	gman0880 (MI, USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this item on clearance through a local retailer. A the time I thought I was getting a pretty good deal, but I now realize that it was a reason the store was getting rid of them. I am a college, and I use my mp3 player which has an audio recorder to record class lectures. However, the battery doesn't last very long and I was excited by the prospect of having an extended power supply.

My excitement ended with my first attempt to use the product. I charged the unit upon purchasing it a couple weeks before classes started. The evening before my first class I checked the Black & Decker power supply before packing in in my bookbag, and it had no power. I thought that it wasn't unreasonable if the charge had dissipated over two weeks and plugged it into the wall and lest it overnight. The next morning I brought it to class with me. Three hours later when my audio recorder died I plugged it into the battery and there was not enough charge to even power the unit up.

After a couple more attempts to charge the unit I realized that it was completely incapable of holding any charge for any length of time.

I would highly recommend looking elsewhere for portable power.