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(More customer reviews)I bought this for aux. power on my boat when I'm on the water away from shore power. I have two marine batteries on my boat, but I bought this product for emergency back-up while on the open water. Keep in mind that I only use this product down below in a constant dry area of the sailboat's cabin (away from water) for safety reasons. I really didn't buy it for the jump starter or the USB Port, but if need ed, I will be glad to have them. Since I didn't buy it primarily for the jump starter, I was glad to see that the jumper cables were detachable when not in use. I selected this product based on three factors: price, power and options. I saw this same product at Wal-mart for a more expensive pricetag (plus tax). Also, the free shipping from Amazon was fantastic: it is rather heavy, so to get free shipping on such a heavy product was a plus . The features are great. I get two AC and two DC power outlets. Having the two power options (AC or DC) is awesome. When I'm out on my boat, I can plug in a portable DVD player, charge/power up my phone and portable VHF in emergencies, and listen to the radio or weatherband all at the same time! I've used the radio (which gets good reception) and the light (more of a narrow spotlight for finding close objects). It seems to hold a charge for day and overnight sailing trips (for my light uses). Oh, a small blower kicks on when the 120V AC sw itch is turned on and the 12V DC outlets are rated for 5A max. each. Overall, I am quite happy with this product. I can also see it useful for road trips and camping trips too! Oh, I almost forgot...you will need to buy a grounded extension cord to charge it, or you can use the included 12V charger (but that seems like it may take a long time to get a full charge from a drained battery).
UPDATE: Now that Amazon.com does not ship this item from its' warehouse, you as a consumer ARE NOT eligible for free shipping. It may now be cheaper buying it at your local Wal-mart. Do your research before buying!
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The Black & Dec ker PS400JRB 400-Watt Electromate with radio offers up to 450 instant amps for jump starting power without another vehicle, supplies portable AC power for ordinary household appliances, and the AM/FM/NOAA weather alert radio provides music, news, and weather updates any time you need them. An ultra-bright LED work light helps you with emergency roadside assistance, and you can even power or recharge your USB electronic devices by using the Electromate's USB port. Heavy-duty cables and clamps are included, and Black & Decker backs its Electromate with a 2-year warranty.
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