$20 mini jump-start battery (used in lighter slot)

[BlueJoe]

Porta-jump
http://www.porta-jump.com/index.html

* The Porta-Jump™ emergency jump starter charges your battery
right through your car’s cigarette lighter socket, so you never have
to leave your vehicle. That means extra safety and security -
especially at night if you or a loved one is on a dark road.

* No cables required! Forget about trying to figure which end of the
cable to connect to which battery terminal. You don't need another
car in order to jump start yours.

* Most other "battery boosters" are disposable and you have to throw
them away after just one use. But you can use the Porta-Jump™
over and over again. It comes with a charge unit so it actually
recharges itself! So it's ready whenever you need to jump start your
car in a an emergency because of a dead battery.

* The Porta-Jump™ emergency jump starter is fully charged and
ready to go right out of the box! It's ready when you need it!

* You need a Porta-Jump™ emergency jump starter in every car -
it's an easy way to make sure everyone in your family is safe and
protected from dead batteries.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q155/ysarwar/jumpstart2.png

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzW4SxuEbkM

For $35 im considering picking it up, has anyone else tryed it?:thumbsup

[S.F.W.]

I'm confused..your thread title says $20 mini jump start battery. Then the site and your comment say $35....

[towelsnap]

free advertisement?

[stevenma188]

Made you look!

[Default User]

I'm confused..your thread title says $20 mini jump start battery. Then the site and your comment say $35....

after tax and S&H?


I've had something similar from Crappy Tire
Works alright - got to have it fully charged and then let it sit plugged in for about 1/2 an hour.
If you try to crank it and fail - you got to wait another 1/2 hour before trying again.
Also - it will only work if you still have some battery power left. If its completely dead - you'll still need a stronger boost (either car-to-car or a fully charged booster pack)

1/ I wouldnt suggest having this in your trunk as an emergency - and rely on it to work
2/ You could check kijiji for the emergency booster packs that connect right to the terminals.
3/ Convince your boss/management to have one at your workplace in case any employees need a boost

[PCLoadLetter]

I'll stick with jumper cables thanks.

[SilentJay]

Not a bad idea in theory, but too many cons vs. an actual boost pack, which can be had for around the same price.

[BlueJoe]

it says on the website $35, i found it online at one of the canadian tires wayyy far from my house for $20.99 but i cant find it at any other store

[BlueJoe]

http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/03/21/portajump-tiny-cube.html
and
http://gizmodo.com/370875/porta-jump-will-jump-start-your-car-from-the-comfort-of-the-drivers-seat
posted as $20, but I cant find any local places selling it so i might have to get it shipped from the website (if i decide to buy it)

[Rapster]

Meh, I'll stick with packing the jumpers in the back of the car, there's always another car around willing to give you a boost if need be.