The new Jazz Portable Power 250 from Xantrex is designed for use on the road or at home during emergency blackouts. It has two AC electric outlets, while DC power from the system can jump-start cars, boats and RVs … using a safety feature that warns you and shuts down if the cables are connected incorrectly!
The Jazz system combines a 17 Amp-hour battery and a 250-watt inverter to produce AC power. It has a built-in fluorescent light with a run time of more than 20 hours … highly useful during an extended power outage, a weekend camping trip, or when jump-starting a car at night. The DC power port can be used to run 12-volt products like mobile phones or air pumps. Recharging is as simple as plugging into a standard wall outlet or a vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket, or by using an optional solar panel. The 250 can run a laptop for 6 hours, and a 13″ TV for 2.5 hours. With a suggested retail price of $119.95, which includes charging accessories, jump-start cables and a carrying case, the Jazz 250 is widely available.
