Tthe AutoSport 660i Jump Starter/Inflator will get you going in a jiffy if your car has a dead battery and you need to be on the road in a hurry. Many of us have accidentally left our car headlights on, and even a door left ajar can drain your battery in a matter of hours. In addition, winter temperatures sap a battery's strength, and nobody wants to be left in the cold with a car that won't start.

You can wait for the auto club or an available family member to come to the rescue, or a friendly stranger might give you a jump. However, if you have the 660i in your trunk or hatchback, you don't need to wait for help.

The 660i is ultra-portable, but don't think that means it lacks power. This unit packs more than enough punch to jumpstart a completely dead battery, and it can even handle multiple jumps of the largest SUVs. The 660i offers 660 cranking amps and 1,700 peak amps, so there is always a healthy margin of reserve power. This can really come in handy if you forget to keep the unit fully charged. The 660i includes a 48-inch AC power cord and a 60-inch 12-volt DC power cord, so you can recharge it from a wall outlet at home or from your car's power outlet on the road.

Packaged in a red, high-impact plastic case, the 660i is equipped with a voltmeter that shows the internal battery status (red, yellow and green zones) with a touch of the test button. An LED light confirms charging status. Plus, a built-in work/emergency light is invaluable for nighttime use, and the unit has a DC car-style power outlet for charging your cell phone, notebook computer, MP3 player and other 12-volt products whenever and wherever you like.

The 660i also doubles as a cordless 300psi air compressor with a full 2 feet of hose. In addition to reducing tire wear, keeping your tires properly inflated cuts your vehicle's gas consumption. The 660i comes with adapters for inflating sports balls, bicycle tires, rafts and other items. It isn't the fastest compressor in the world, but it gets the job done.

We like to think of the AutoSport 660i Jump Starter/Inflator as inexpensive insurance for self-sufficiency and peace of mind, so don't leave home without it!


Pros: Powerful internal battery recharges from any household outlet or car power outlet, extra-thick copper cables, built-in voltmeter, integrated work/emergency light, DC socket for 12-volt products, built-in air compressor/inflator
Cons: Poor-quality compartment doors, no on-board storage for included cables

Warranty
120 days