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Which Inverter do I need to get?
http://www.amazon.com/outlets-inverter-adapter-not...
This one was the one I was going to get until I read one of the answered questions at the bottom. When asked why their laptop was making weird noises, the answer was b/c this wasn't a pure sine wave inverter and that over time it will destroy your laptop. I don't need my laptop to be destroyed by an inverter!!! The description says for laptops and it is the #1 best seller for inverters on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Wagan-EL2003-5-Continuous-In...
I found this one as an alternative but I still can't figure out what sine wave technology it uses. I like this one b/c it puts out more wattage than the BASTEK, but I'm still really confused.
In the future I plan to get a monitor or tv with HDMI so I can play my PS3 or so my friend could play his XBOX ONE in the car (not at the same time of course). So thats why I'm interested in a little more wattage, but I have calculated that the 300W one would be fine. So I just need to know which one won't blow up my laptop or our consoles and a TV.
Thanks...
...Or if you know of a better inverter (under $60USD, please, do tell. :)
1 Answer
- AdrianLv 76 years agoFavorite Answer
First of all, you cannot get 300W out of a regular car "cigarette socket". Most of those are fused at 10A, maybe 15A maximum. That is 180W maximum for any inverter. A 300W inverter will not run unless you wire it direct to the battery...
At least the 400W version comes with alligator clips, for proper connection to a battery direct (not useful for a car however, if you can't easily get to battery).
All those inverters are "modified square wave" type, and they all create a lot of hash noise. Some of that may show up in your speakers. None of those cheaper inverters will be sine wave. Sine wave requires more elaborate electronics, and thus cost a lot more. If the specs do not say "pure sine wave", then you can be sure it is a modified square wave...
