I've only had this unit for a couple of days, but I really like it so far.
Pros:
-I can fully recharge the unit with my Brunton 26W solar panels simply by plugging it directly in to the DC outlet. On the first day I recharged it from 50% to 90%+ in about 4 hours. It's just enough to keep it topped off, without having to plug it in. Here is an image of the setup ( [...] )
-I like the fact that you can just add another 12v battery by using the cables they provide. I haven't tried this yet, but I imagine you could build a decent sized battery bank.
-It can run and charge my EEEpc and Dell Inspiron (simultaneously) for several hours. (about 5-7hrs depending on what I'm doing)
-It can run my 36" Panasonic LCD TV for over 2 hrs.
Cons:
-A bit on the heavy side. 30 pounds I think.
-The radio 'tuner' unit is garbage. It's almost impossible to turn the mini dial to a specific station without overshooting it 10 times. Any strong movement after that will un-tune it.
-The Watts & Battery Life display only show up in increments of 10.
-Have to wait 15 minutes of having nothing plugged in to get an accurate reading on battery life.
Questions:
-I'm not sure if I can run the AC power when charging via solar... the instruction manual says NOT to use anything when charging via plug and car, but doesn't mention anything about it in the solar re-charing section. If anyone knows, please respond to this.
Conclusion:
For the price you really can't beat it. I can bring this unit with me camping, tailgating and anywhere I need portable power.... all with the ability to recharge via the sun. Would definitely buy another if I needed to.
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