Wagan 400-Watt Power Dome EX Jumpstarter with Built-In Air Compressor Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a fantastic unit and the price is on par with other brand units.
Pros:
It has a charge indicator, FM/AM radio with aux. audio input jack as well as a USB power supply port for those suckers who own an IPOD, the LED light is bright enough, the presence of an air compressor is a plus and the hose is a decent length but doesn't appear so at first glance, 2 AC outlets as well as 1 DC outlet should provide ample space to plug in anything, and of course the jump cables for car starting which, like the air hose, is longer than it appears in the picture (about 2.5 feet)
The reason I gave it only 4 stars:
the power switch for the AC outlets on mine is a 2 stage switch, meaning it has off, 1, and 2 settings. The 1 does nothing and the 2 powers the outlets. Based upon the pictures, it is clear that a simple ON/OFF switch was meant to be there and probably is in most units but for whatever reason, mine has a different one (no biggie). The air compressor works fine but I have a problem with the fact the dial goes to 260psi. Who is pumping that much air into something? Because of that, I need to look closely when I am filling tires because the distance from 0-35/40 is very small. The tips for the air hose come loose so they will get tossed or lost easily. Lastly, the speaker for the radio is not the greatest, it would have been nice to have a built-in amp and an audio out but i guess this thing can only do so much.
Overall, it is a great buy and should do the job well for most people.

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The Wagan 400-Watt Power Dome EX is a powerful portable power source designedto provide AC and DC power and functionality wherever you need it.Built around a rechargeable 18 amp-hour sealed lead-acid battery,the Power Dome EX provides enough jumpstarting power to revive allbut the largest of car batteries, while its built-in 260 PSI air compressorcan be used to quickly inflate car tires and sports equipment. Itcontains one DC outlet and two grounded AC outlets which utilize thebuilt-in 400 watt inverter. Additional features include: heavy-duty6 gauge / 24 inch battery clamps, a 5-LED work light, a USB powerport, a built-in AM/FM radio, an audio output jack and more.
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Swiss+Tech PPCSBZ-DL Micro-Pro KeyChain Pliers with Flashlight LED, Screwdriver Review

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(More customer reviews)I do electronics, light mechanical and electric repair, and am always looking for a screwdriver or wire strippers or what-have-you. That said, I'm also fussy and hate low-quality stuff that doesn't work right, breaks, fails, screwdrivers that get worn down quickly, etc.
I bought this to strap to myself (via my keychain) for those gotta-have-a-driver (and far too common don't-have-a-driver) moments and am extremely pleased.
I have seen the small Leatherman Squirt for example (about twice the price), but it's loaded with knives, nail files, swiss army style stuff, etc. I don't need any of that. I just need a large and a small philips and flathead screwdriver, a wire cutter/stripper and a light. Those are my six "biggies" that I need for electrial, electronic household and mechanical work I do.
It is engineered very nicely, like an entry-level firearm...it has that level of precision!
The full sized screwdrivers are FULL-SIZED! Really nice.
Now...this one (the Micro-PRO) is the same basic design as the Micro-PLUS, except it's MADE better...it has the look and feel of precision engineering and the heft (for it's size) of long-term quality. The difference is - as before - the build, but also the plastic "holster" that doubles as as a LED light.
NOW - if you notice, this holster DOUBLES the thickness of this thing...if you clip just the tool itself to your keyring (which looks super cool), you think to yourself "gee whiz, all this extra thickness just for a light"? I mean, I've seen lights far smaller that would work in conjunction just fine...BUT that misses the point...
This double thickness affords you something fairly *magical* in the world of tiny all-in-one tools: leverage. Torque. Power.
How many times have we used a tiny tool only to get frustrated with our cramped hand and slow slow progress?
With a screwdriver extended from this tool in it's "docked" position, you have a significant "handle grip" to hold on to...and not only that, but also to PUSH and TWIST with...far harder than any smaller tool might be able to do.
There were bigger tools with more grip...namely the Swiss Tech Transformer Xi...but that thing is absolutely massive. Just look at the pictures! It's grotesquely huge...I am sure you get huge torque, but for everyday carry, it was just not an option for me.
This tool strikes a great balance between small size and power.
Now, Swiss Tech has (for a few bucks more on Amazon) an apparently "updated" version of this tool...still has an LED-holster, but it's smaller. I believe buying this would be a mistake, as it simply will not give you the good, solid, hand-sized grip you need to power in more ornery screws.
For the people complaining that the screwdrivers fall out to form a point in your pocket, mine is extremely tight and stays in place. Maybe they put some Loc-Tite on it, but mine is definitely staying put...and if yours isn't, Loc-Tite fluid will do it.
I am enjoying the heck out of this thing and believe I made the right decision between the various options.
- Matt

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8 in 1 Multifunction Screwdriver with built in high intensity LED Flashlight. 4 sizes of Philips and 4 sizes of Flathead including mini eye glass repair heads. Review

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(More customer reviews)Arrived damaged. Not of high quality. Returned and bought the Apollo Precision Tools DT1719 Flashlight Mr. 7 Hands Screwdriver instead. It is of much better quality.Apollo Precision Tools DT1719 Flashlight Mr. 7 Hands Screwdriver

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