BESTEK 75W Power Inverter DC 12V to 110V AC Car Inverter Power Converter

BESTEK 75W Power Inverter: A reliable companion that has stood the test of time. While its bulky design may not win any beauty contests, it delivers where it matters. Here’s the lowdown:PROS:Pros:• Functionality: Provides 75 watts continuous DC to AC power (with a peak of 200 watts). Ideal for powering laptops, tablets, and smartphones.• Ease of Use: Simply plug it into your 12V cigarette lighter socket—no fuss, no hassle.• Safety Features: Built-in cooling fan and auto-shutdown protect against overheating, overloading, and voltage issues.Cons:• Size: Yes, it’s a tad bulky, but it’s a trade-off for reliability.Verdict: The BESTEK 75W Power Inverter remains a workhorse. If you’re eyeing something more compact, consider an upgrade, but don’t underestimate the trusty old companion by your side!

While boondocking,I use this inverter inside my RV to connect my ROKU box to a 12 volt receptacle. It works just fine and doesn't use up a lot of power like it would if I used a full-size inverter like a 300-400 watt inverter. I love this little inverter, and I also use it to plug in USB powered devices to charge also. If you need a little inverter to power a cellphone, netbook or some other small powered electronic devices then this is the one to get.UPDATE: When I first wrote this review I wrote it in regards to the previous model (75watt charger with a SINGLE USB port), and since then they now make one with two USB ports. I've since purchased 2 more of these units. My update is that the one with the single USB port allows you to hook up a triple gang outlet extension to this device and still use the one and only single USB port, and if you use the extension on the new dual USB model you can't access any of the ports if hook up an extension. But, if you have no intentions on hooking up an outlet adapter to this unit, then the dual ports work wonders and either way you go these bestek inverter chargers are AWESOME. I even own the 150 watt one. By the way, I use these daily, actually all day long, and they stand up very well. I'm VERY satisfied! Highly recommend!

I bought the BESTEK 75W DC 12V to 110V AC Power Inverter because the power inverter I bought from Radio Shack a while back started to fail. I would be driving and hear my device being charged make a noise or light up saying that the device isn't being charged due to a poor connection. I would have to wiggle the inverter to get the connection back, which wouldn't last long.The first difference I noticed between the two power inverters is that the BESTEK Power Inverter has a solid tip in the front that is stationary. Radio Shack's power inverter tip was able to jiggle and cause a poor connection between the tip and the cigarette connection in my car.Another difference is that the green light on the BESTEK Power Inverter is easily visible on the device. Radio Shack's very small light was covered up by the device I plugged into it, so I would have to rely on looking at what I was charging to make sure it was being charged.I've only had the BESTEK Power Inverter for a week, but so far, it's definitely working better than the Radio Shack power inverter, which has now been put in the glove compartment as a back-up.For the price, I would recommend the BESTEK Power Inverter if you need a device to charge multiple devices at once. (FYI: I use the ANKER PowerPort 4 to plug into the 110V connection to charge up to three devices that use USB for a 2.1A charge on all of them.)

I am very happy with this car charger. Overall, good product, great price and quick shipping. I had looked at other stores for a similar product and it was $40 so I'm very glad I checked Amazon before deciding on my purchase. I like how it has both a USB and power cord adapter. I received the charger much sooner than expected and it was shipped in its orginal box so I was happy there wasn't the chance of it being damaged in the shipping process. I recently used this car charger quite a bit on a week long road trip. It was quiet and didn't overheat and charged a variety of cell phones, including an iPhone, very reliably. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because it is a little bulky (but still fits perfectly in my glove compartment) and while its good that you can adjust the angle, there isn't a way to lock it so it would sometimes slip down and be facing downward. I'd definitely recommend this product to a friend.

With all inverter products, there are always a few reviews indicating that it blows the fuse in the car, doesn't work and has to be returned.This happened to me, bad luck of the draw. I verified I do have a 12v battery, not a 24v one. I'm returning it and ordering another, I don't blame Bestek as even the most well known companies have the same problem.After blowing the fuse in my car and replacing it, I got the green light to go on with the next fuse, but then this product permanently died.[I didn't know I could edit review, added a comment then realized I could edit this, so this is what I wrote in my comment]UPDATE: The replacement product works perfectly in my car, no blown fuses at all.I bought this unit because I didn't see any complaints about blown fuses, so I think I was the only one who ran into this problem. As indicated in the seller notes, they test out their products before they ship it out to eliminate this problem, but I guess mine was a freak defect that didn't occur until I received it.The seller was VERY helpful in email and very quick to respond, which are traits I value very much. I am a very satisfied customer now.