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| Duracell DPP-600HD Powerpack 600 Jump Starter & Emergency Power Source with Radio |
I got stuck last week with my car's alternator and battery being dead. This unit started my car 4 times that night and I actually used the supply to power the car so I could drive it an extra block to avoid paying a tow charge. It powers my hungry laptop for up to 4 hours between charges. I can't recommend this power supply more....all aces.
Update:
My unit failed to take a charge finally. I did have another unit that failed and a note of caution here. These devices are not perfected yet. True when they function they are unbeatable but they still can fail prematurely. When they work there is nothing better. The key here is price i think. I paid well under 100 and they have been recently priced at 149. I would not pay anywhere near that for the power supply as they do not last. If i had paid the 149 and it failed after three years that comes to a cost of 50 per years usage and that is not worth the cost. This power supply with a combined power inverter is a great idea, they just need to improve the quality of the battery within or make it so you can merely swap out the battery inside when it dies. Again, my experience has been awesome as to performance but it isnt a device which provides durability with certainty. If they made it so one could go to a battery dealer and get a replacement battery to insert then it is worth what they are asking.
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| Duracell DPP-600HD |
Conclusion:
If you have a need for a solid unit and you luck out with a good one then you will not be disappointed until it eventually fails. It will provide you with stellar results until it dies. The question is this... Is it worth the price for the time it lasts? Only you can answer that.
Better alternative:
i have a commercial lincoln used as a limo. I am very hard on batteries with all the electrical demand i place on them. I purchased a sears platinum diehard for 179 5 years ago. It is the best battery i have ever used. I used to sell batteries for a living so i know them well. The only time i had a problem with this battery was the aforementioned alternator failure and that was not the fault of the battery. If i remember right there is a 100 or 120 month warranty on the diehard. Since the price of the Duracell DPP-600HD has been jacked up so high, i think you are better off buying a platinum diehard with a carry strap and cables. If you need the power inverter function buy a power inverter and merely clip on the inverter with the inclosed hookup cables and you will be far better off. The diehard has 900 cold cranking amps vs the duracells 280. With an 8 or ten year warranty on the diehard you will get value for your dollar and you can replace it anytime. The diehard takes a mean beating and keeps on going vs the Duracell DPP-600HD which can suddenly die anytime and you are out of luck. You will need a trickle charger too but it is better to spend a little more at this price to get ten years of service guaranteed vs two or three maybe. If you need to replace the battery in the first six years the replacement is free after that it is prorated. I would not buy the Duracell DPP-600HD at 169. The other setup with the diehard platinum is not as neatly packaged or pretty but on the functionality for price it blows away the duracell is a solid value in the long run.
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Duracell DPP-600HD is great battery for reliable power delivery and recharging capability. for a car Including, recharging cell phones, camera batteries, various media devices.! To learn more about this battery, read Duracell DPP-600HD review and find out where to get best deals on Duracell DPP-600HD.
