dell optiplex $125 pc

Reviewing Amazon’s CHEAPEST Gaming PC Computer! Dell OptiPlex

 

The Professor reviews Amazon’s cheapest Windows 10 Pro, Intel i5 quad core, 4K FULL PC desktop computer with HD LCD monitor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Keyboard / Mouse that’s gaming and workstation ready!

  • No, this isn’t click bait. You can actually buy a modern 64 bit, quad core desktop computer with LCD monitor, keyboard, and mouse for only 125 bucks. It also includes WiFi & Bluetooth, and comes preloaded with Windows 10 Professional, meaning it can run virtually any PC software, including most games. If this sounds too good to be true, it’s not ,because I bought one myself to ask one simple question, is it any good? Let’s find out!
  • So what’s the catch? First, these aren’t brand new PC’s, but ones that have been refreshed by qualified Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers. These aren’t fly by night companies but ones that have a proven track record of professionally refurbishing Windows PC’s. Being in this program allows them to install fresh, new copies of Windows at virtually no cost. Which is one reason why they are so inexpensive.
  • These PC’s originally started as new computers that were likely used in a corporate environment. When a business gets new PC’s, for example to move to Windows 11, the old PC’s get recycled to refurbishers that then clean them up, and flip them for resell in bulk. What this means for you, is that you get what looks like a brand new, totally clean, and fully functioning computer for pennies on the dollar. In most cases you won’t even know the parts were used because they are cleaned, tested, hard drives are wiped, and anything broken has been replaced. The PC I bought also includes a refurbished monitor, a new keyboard & mouse combo, and a full copy of Windows 10 Pro pre-installed in that $125 price. Amazon Refurbished does provide a 90 day warranty and some of the companies selling these bump that up to a full year.
  • Before we take a look at the PC in detail. You may ask why you even need one to begin with.
  • In 2024, there are still many reasons to own a desktop PC. While it is technically feasible to do most things online with a modern cell phone, there’s a lot of software out there that still requires a PC or Mac to run. Many tasks are simply easier on a big screen with a full keyboard and mouse. If you type a lot, need to multi-task, or use spreadsheets you know what I mean.
  • Yes, you can use a laptop but even the cheapest Windows laptops start around $350 and are honestly, garbage. They have horrible screens, mushy keyboards, and are slow as molasses for any real tasks. Let’s not even talk about Apple products because we all know what those cost – even the used market is crazy.
  • While the $125 PC I’m about to show you isn’t a power house by any means, it is far better than a cheap $350 laptop and is almost as portable. These are compact “flat top” or horizontal cases that can also be ran in the vertical position. They include a DVD drive so you can install software from CD’s or DVD’s as well as watch DVD movies. There is no floppy drive but they do support boot loading from flash drives. The included monitor is 19” which is just the right size to stick on top of the case as you see here and takes up very little space.
  • If you’re saying, well laptops have batteries and you can use them anywhere. My answer to that is “I have dozens of reviews on small micro power stations that will run this PC probably a lot longer than your cheap laptop.”
  • Okay, let’s get on with the review – starting with the basic specs of this PC.
    • This model is the Dell Optiplex 5040 with an Intel Quad Core I5-6500 processor clocked at 3.2ghz but boosts to 3.6ghz. This CPU made its debut in 2015 but is still a 64 bit processor that supports most of the modern Intel features such as Speedstep & Virtualizaion. This processor does include Intel HD 2500 graphics and supports up to 3 monitors using InTru 3D and Clear Video HD technology. All this means is that videos and graphics will look great. While I’m not a fan of processors with built in graphics, they do keep the price down. I do have an upgrade path for better graphics planned towards the end of this video.
    • This PC comes with 8GB of DDR3 memory which is fine for most tasks and can be upgraded to 32GB. We will add additional memory during testing for $20 to see how much faster it gets.
    • It also includes a 500GB SATA hard drive which can be upgraded later if needed. That should be plenty of space for most.
    • At this price point, it also comes with a 19” LCD monitor, a new keyboard and mouse, and Windows 10 Pro which is nice because Windows 10 Home sucks.
    • Now the reason I chose this specific PC is because it is still modern, and comes with enough power and memory to handle the majority of tasks. While it won’t handle the latest Call of Duty or edit 4K videos, you can get pretty close with a few choice upgrades.
    • What I will do first is test it as-is with a benchmark program to get a baseline then run a few popular games to see how it does. Then I’ll upgrade the memory and run the same tests again. Finally, I’ll upgrade the graphics and see how much improvement we get.
    • First, let’s put the thing together…

 

  • Default tests: PCMark, GTA5, Minecraft, Skyrim
  • Added GPU, repeated tests.

Opinion:

  • Wow! I have to admit I’m really shocked just how fast this thing gets with just a few minor upgrades. Yeah, I doubled the price of the PC doing it, but we’re still under $275 with all of the upgrades and the result is a PC that can handle some pretty serious gaming and is pretty snappy when it comes to programs. The major bottleneck is that clunky 500GB hard drive. I bet if I swapped that out for a SSD this little box would scream even with only 16GB of memory. [See YouTube Video after upgrade]
  • This goes to show you that just because you’re old, doesn’t mean you’re dead. While there are some amazing high end processors out there you have to realize that most of the software on the market today is far behind today’s monster processing power. A lot of stuff runs just fine on 10 year old hardware as long as you have half decent graphics and memory. A quad core 3.5ghz processor is generally “good enough” for anything short of high end gaming or video editing. If you’re not a serious gamer and you just tinker with photo/video editing, and want a much better experience online than a tablet or laptop … this is a real eye opener and a huge value when it seems like everything is just getting more expensive. They are also so easy to upgrade with the tool-less design that anyone can do it. I would totally buy one of these PC’s as a gift to anyone that wants or needs a computer. At $125 that’s less than the cost of a decent night out with the family. Instead of dinner for mother’s day, get her a PC! Kids need a computer for school? Bam. If they break it, so what. With the included DVD player and HDMI output it would even make a great entertainment center PC for your TV. The applications are endless at this price.

Pricing

  • On a final note about that price. I’ve been calling this the “$125 PC” because that’s what I paid for mine from Amazon Refurbished just a few months ago. This particular model’s price varies depending on which reseller that day has the “buy box” and that’s not always the one with the lowest price. I’ve seen this same PC go for as low as $121 or as much as $139. There is a lot of competition with this model so you may spend a few dollars more or less than the quoted $125. I purchased mine from the seller “United PC Tek” and if you get it from the same seller it should be identical to mine or somewhat close. I know some of the other sellers may offer the same product in a different Dell case or may include a different brand monitor of the same size. Since this stuff is refurbished and limited to product in hand, what they sell over time is likely to change.

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ecoflow delta pro ultra smart home panel 2

Power Your Home! Ecoflow Smart Home Panel 2: Complete Backup System Install & Review

The Professor installs two 7200w Delta Pro Ultra power stations with the Smart Home Panel 2 complete LiFePO4 battery home backup system.

In January, I did a full review of Ecoflow’s new 7200 watt behemoth, the Delta Pro Ultra and they also sent along with it their new Smart Home Panel version 2. My Delta Pro Ultra at the time was a prototype model with some limitations and they have since swapped it out for a pair of shiny new retail models so that I could demonstrate what this Smart Home Panel 2 can do, and find out … is it any good?

Now the SHP2 (which I will call “the home panel” from this point on), does require some installation. The amount of installation depends on what you’re using it for. If you’re installing it as a replacement to your existing breaker panel or alongside an existing one, how many circuits you plan to use it with, if you need both 120v and 240v service (which would be a big yes if you’re using for your home or in a garage to charge an electric vehicle), and the biggest pain point is going to be if you plan on having your Delta Pro Ultra (or DPU) in the same location as the home panel or in a different location.

My installation difficulty I will consider moderate since I will be requiring 240v service and instead of replacing my existing breaker panel that’s full of spaghetti and stuck between wall studs too narrow to fit the home panel, I’ll be installing it along side my current breaker box as a supplement to run just a few circuits. Over time, I will likely add additional circuits to it but for this demonstration my plan is to install a single 240v 50A line that goes to my full hookup RV site, and a pair of 120v 20A lines that run the freshly installed outlets my new lab addition. The rest of the building circuits that existed when I got here will remain in the old box. I’m also going to install the Delta Pro Ultras in a separate room so that is going to entail running some heavy duty 50A cabling about 25 feet from their location in the next room over to where the Smart Home Panel 2 will reside next to my current breaker box.

DISCLAIMER: Now everything I’m going to talk about from this point forward is going to apply to the United States and other parts of North America that run dual phase 240v grid power at 60hz into residential properties. This install is also going to follow the local electrical codes so what I do may not apply entirely to you if you live somewhere else. This review is not meant to substitute for professional advice from a certified electrician and is for entertainment purposes only. Anything you repeat in this video is at your own risk.

Now that’s out of the way … Here is all the equipment I’ll be installing over the next few days.

  • We have a pair of Ecoflow DPU’s with a total inverter output of 14,4kW and that will be at 240v. Since we have a pair of 6kWh batteries we’ll have a total of 12kWh available. I will expand this capacity later.

  • We have of course the Smart Home Panel 2 which comes shipped like this in one big piece. This bottom part is where up to 3 DPU’s can plug in, and can be separated and installed in a separate location. This is what we’re going to do. Note that if you do install the input box in a separate location, you’re going to need to run 6 gauge cabling if you have 2 DPU’s, and 2 gauge cabling if you have 3 DPU’s. I’ll be using 6/3 Romex for this install good for 55A since I only have a pair of DPU’s.

    • Also of note, that you’ll need to run an equal length of Category 6 or better Ethernet cable to digitally connect the DPU input box to the Home Panel. The Home Panel contains the brains of the unit along with the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antenna. So where you install the Home Panel will need Internet access to sync with the Ecoflow app and also do any updates. Now, if you don’t plan to ever use the wireless features you can install this in an area without Wi-Fi but you really should “bench install” it first in a location with Internet so that you can get everything online, setup the way you want it which can only be done via the app, and do any firmware updates before you do the permanent install offline.

  • Last but not least we have the Ecoflow Power Insight display which is basically just a big Android app that let’s you see real time what’s going on between the Home Panel and DPU units. This way you don’t have to keep looking at your app. You can mount this anywhere as it works wirelessly. It does charge with USB-C and has a cool magnetic mount so you can wall mount it then quickly remove it to carry it around.

INSTALL

Okay, so let’s show you the before shot and explain what we’re going to do. Then I’ll try getting some footage during the actual install. When it’s all done we‘ll fire it all up and run the home panel through its paces. The home panel does track usage over time so I’m hoping to get at least a few days of data before this video has to come out.

  • Now that the install is complete, let’s check it out. [tour]

  • The Home Panel 2 is a Smart space saving design that can be installed in two different ways. Because I decided not to have the DPU’s in the same room as the Smart Home Panel 2, installation was significantly more difficult than it would have been to have everything in one place. It took one and a half people about 8 hours (or 12 man hours) start to finish, and then another couple of hours for me to program it and get everything online. You don’t just flip a switch and the home panel starts working. You have to tell it via the app every circuit you want turned on and if that circuit is 120v or 240v.

  • It’s all very easy to do though, and the app is fantastic. Since this sucker’s electrical, it’s far safer than gas, propane, or diesel generators. There are no exhaust pipes to run, fuel to store or leak, and no chance of CO poisoning. Unlike a gas generator, this can be installed entirely indoors and it’s so quiet you can even sleep in the same room. Doing that with a fuel generator of any kind would not just be annoying, but deadly.

  • The install, however, didn’t go perfectly. I did end up wasting a solid half an hour because nowhere in the instructions does it say the face plate needs to be installed before the thing will work. I was pulling my hair out (and I have a lot of hair) trying to figure out why the DPU’s wouldn’t send power to the panel. Even with the grid power turned on, nothing works without that front panel in place. The outer swing door is optional. Speaking of the door, it can open in either direction.

  • Other flubs during install. Don’t forget about the Cat 6 (or better) Ethernet network cable like my installer did. We ended up running it outside of the conduit into the home panel because the main cable was already blocking up the conduit. Fortunately, my install is indoors so we don’t have to be concerned with weather proofing anything or rodents chewing cables.

  • We used simple 2 inch PVC pipes, unglued, because I may want to run additional cabling for an upcoming project. 2 inch pipes made it easy to navigate those 90 degree bends with that 6 gauge 3 conductor non-metallic cable (in electrical speak that’s 6/3 NMB cabling). The cable I got ran about $4/foot so don’t forget to factor that cost into your installation.

  • Installation costs for me here in rural Arizona ran about $700 for parts and labor to run the DPU box about 25 feet from the home panel, and to rewire several circuits from inside the wall over to the home panel. This same job in California would be about double. It would also be a lot more expensive if this was an outdoor installation. Then again, if you plan to keep the DPU and home panel in the same location then parts & labor costs would be minimal. Ecoflow states that it takes about 4 hours to install and that sounds about right if you’re putting everything in one place, and you have an electrician that goes gangbusters on it.

  • Speaking of regulations, some electricians won’t touch anything not UL listed. The Smart Home Panel 2 is UL1741 certified so getting it installed professionally won’t be a problem. In the states of California and Texas, Ecoflow is also offering free consulting to find you a local installer.

DEMO

  • Okay now let’s talk about what this thing can do and I’ll then demonstrate all of the major features. It is a very impressive piece of technology.

    • Because the units balance themselves, you can technically send all of your solar into one DPU and once they are out of balance, the power will be sent to the lower voltage battery. Although, if you do have multiple DPU’s in this setup I do recommend trying to put some solar (or external battery charging) on each if possible just so you don’t get stuck in a situation where you need maximum inverter power while the batteries are balancing.
    • Speaking of solar, the DPU’s dual input is class leading by a mile. You have both a high and low voltage input good for a total of 5600 watts. The low input can take 30-150v while the high input can take 80-450v simultaneously. This is more than double the solar capacity of the competing flagships. For a comprehensive review of the Delta Pro Ultra be sure to check out my full technical review from January. I’ll link that up here and in the description of this video.

  • Power Insight

    • Unlike the app, the Power Insight “all in one” energy management system works without Internet access. You get all the information about your system in one place that can be hung on a wall to wirelessly charge then moved around your property to wherever you need it. You can even run other connected home appliances with it like smart plugs, thermostats, and matter supported smart devices. It also shows the temperature and humidity of the area it is in.

    • What about ROI or return on investment? Now I do have a couple of days of data in the system for a small 400 sqft well insulated outbuilding. You can see here that I already saved a few bucks off my next electric bill. While there is a large upfront cost, that’s money no longer stuffing someone else’s pocket. They can raise rates as much as they like or have rolling blackouts every day and I won’t care now. Bring on those monsoon thunderstorms!

    • Speaking of storms, we actually had a 2 hour long blackout the other night due to a nasty snow storm and the Smart Home Panel 2 rocked it like a champ. You can actually see the blackout occur when reviewing the data history for that day. I also got a message from the Ecoflow app that the grid was down and the home panel was powering loads. That’s so cool!

    • Obviously, the more loads you power via solar and the higher your electric rates are, the faster you’ll roll back that electric meter. If you have a time of use plan with your electric company, you can really save a load of cash because the home panel system lets you charge from the grid when rates are lowest, then will power your home from batteries when rates are high. Add some solar charging into that equation, and yes with this system set up properly, it can literally pay for itself over time. Especially when you factor in the current solar tax credits and ability to deduct about a third of the cost. If you have a medical necessity like a CPAP machine or Oxygen Concentrator, you may qualify for additional tax deductions. Check with your tax professional for more details.

    • One thing that is cool about solar incentives is that you can install your basic system this year, and say next year you realize you need more DPU batteries or inverters, you can take those same deductions again the following year too for your new equipment.

OUTRO

  • So the big question here is, do I think buying the Smart Home Panel 2 is a wise investment if you’re planning to plug one or more Delta Pro Ultras (or Delta Pros – and yes, that model is supported as well) into the wiring for your home, cabin, business, or off grid property? That depends…

    • First, the Smart Home Panel 2 does require dual phase 240v grid power to fully function. What I mean by that, is you can technically run the panel from a 120v source through the Generator input. At the top of the panel there is a manual safety switch built in that lets you switch from grid to generator for charging the batteries. I’m told that in 120v mode that only half of the circuits will work, but it will charge all of the attached battery units from 120v. So it is technically possible to use this panel totally off the grid if you have another 120v or 240v power source like a gas generator or even another inverter system. Since the panel is designed with grid tie in mind, it is expecting this source to run 24 hours a day. I’m going to spill the beans here and give you a hint that I will cover this scenario next month, when I run the Ecoflow Power Kits into this thing as a 120v generator. We’ll find out then just how well it works.

    • So if you have typical 240v grid service, I’d say this thing is magic and definitely worth the cost especially if you plan on running more than one Delta Pro Ultra into it – as it’s simply the best, safest, and fastest way to dump grid power into these units and get it back when you need it or at your beck and call. It’s just super awesome to push a button my app and decide how to power my building. I am going to soon hook it to my entire home and I’ll have an update coming on how that goes.

    • If you live totally off grid without 240v service, only plan to use a single DPU to power limited loads, or already have a transfer switch system in place then you’ll need to figure out of the upgrade cost is worth it to you. I think in a lot of cases it will, and in some cases it won’t. For example, if you just feed one DPU into a transfer switch and only charge it with solar, then the home panel won’t make a lot of sense.

    • What I’ve been using here in my lab for the past year or so is a manual transfer switch system that lets me swap between grid power and inverter power. That inverter power used to be a Renogy Lycan but is now an Ecoflow Power Kit. I had to disable that setup for this install so now I’m stuck using Ecoflow products to power my lab. That’s okay though because they are always very responsive when it comes to issues. I can always spend 15-20 minutes twisting a screwdriver to put the old transfer switch back in place if I have to. This only means we’re certainly going to be doing some long term updates on this product in 2024 and maybe beyond.

  • If you’re interested in the Smart Home Panel 2 or the bundle deal with one or more Delta Pro Ultra solar generators, I do have a discount code available that will knock a HUGE chunk of change off until April 26th, 2024. After that, you’re on your own.

  • If you’re concerned that you can’t pay for the entire system in one go, Ecoflow does offer financing with the first 6 months interest free (which is a big deal with today’s interest rates). Don’t forget to claim those tax incentives as well that will make this system a lot more affordable in the long run.

  • CHECK IT OUT: https://gohobo.io/shp2 use code EFDPUHOBO8 for $800 off until Apr 26th!

  • Now enjoy 6-month interest-free payments plan offer, available for as little as $834 per month. For TX & CA homeowners: check out the latest ‘Hassle-Free bundle’- including a DELTA Pro Ultra, a Smart Home Panel 2, plus installation service, all for just $8,999. for all US homeowners: The Smart Home Panel 2 Installation Consulting Service ensures a worry-free setup by tracking orders, managing fittings, and answering technical queries.

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bluetti ac60 b80
 

The Professor reviews the Bluetti AC60 600w LFP lithium power station with 800wh B80 modular expansion battery. Is it the best solar generator under 1000w?

 

bluetti ac60 b80

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Intro:

  • The Bluetti EB3A 600w power station was a big hit last year when it launched offering up one of the smallest UPS solar generators on the market. There is now a new & improved replacement that adds IP65 water resistance and battery expandability up to 2000wh. It’s called the Bluetti AC60 but is it any good? Let’s find out!

Quirks & Features:

  • Battery Capacity/Tech/Cycles: 403wh LiFePO4 rated 3000+ cycles to 80%

  • Size/Weight: approx 11x9x10 inches and weighs around 19lbs

  • Design/Display: The AC60 is IP65 rated water resistant which means it can handle low powered water spray from any direction, display is a color LCD with input output watts, time to charge discharge, and battery soc with icon

  • Inverter Size/Type (constant/peak) and #outlets: 600w pure sine inverter with two outlets and “power lifting” up to 1200w for some appliances

  • Ways To Charge (and times for each): AC charging up to 600w in turbo mode will charge from 0-80% in 45 mins or to full in 1.2 hours. 12v/24v charging in 7hrs by 12v or 3.5hrs by 24v. Will top up from 0-100% with 200w of solar from 12-28v in 3.5 hours under ideal conditions.

  • 12v Output Types: Single 12v cigarette lighter accessory socket rated 10A at a regulated 13.6v

  • USB Output Types: Pair of USB ports good for charging your dinosaurs and a single 100w USB-C PD output

  • Other Features: Wireless 15w quick charge pad and a lantern style light on the back. It also offers battery expandability up to 2000wh with the optional B80 battery pack which we’ll demo in a bit. This product also supports Bluetti’s mobile app for wireless access.

  • Warranty: Bluetti is offering a class leading 6 year manufacturer’s warranty on this product

 

Testing 

  • DC Battery Capacity Test (time lapse): 357wh/403 for an impressive 89%

  • AC Battery Capacity Test (time lapse): Almost identical 350wh/403 or 87%

  • These numbers are above average for Bluetti and across the industry in general

  • Sine wave check under load: 120v/60hz

  • Inverter capacity test (max): 1000w <5s

  • Cooling ability test (rated @ 5mins): 600w pass; 700w <1m

  • Inverter fan noise db: 48

  • Max Charge Rate @ watts/volts: AC 600w turbo / 256w std / 160w silent; DC 12v 95w, 18v 160w, 30v 200w

  • Charging fan noise db: 48

  • Simultaneous charging ability: yes, no speed boost, prioritizes solar

  • Pass thru / UPS: Pass 20ms laptop test

  • DC Output(s) Max Rate: 10A 13.0v

  • 12v output(s) regulated: 13.6v

  • USB output rate check: 100w pass

  • Wireless/other output: 12w fast charge

  • Amp interference test: pass

  • Light demo: Has SOS

  • APP/solar test: demo

My Opinion :

  • Bluetti has knocked it out of the park with the AC60. They’ve covered every base from super fast charging, to battery expansion, to offering a clean inverter in a quiet package that includes 100w PD, a light, an app, and wireless charging, and a rock solid UPS feature. They did this and also managed almost 90% usable battery capacity. Let’s not forget it’s also IP65 water resistant to boot with an unheard of 6 year warranty.

  • My only gripe … it should have a 1000w inverter for this size and weight. This thing is significantly larger and heavier than the outgoing EB3A. In fact, it’s one pound shy of twice the weight. I’m not sure why they would offer a unit that could expand to over 2000wh with such a limited 600w inverter. Yes, you can “power lift” to 1200w but this can only be used for resistive loads like coffee makers and hot plates. It’s not going to start a full size fridge or a window air conditioner unless it is a fully mechanical 5000 BTU. It’s certainly not going to run a compact microwave oven. In the real world, 600w is not very much and most kitchen appliances are going to exceed that. It will run most PC computers, TV’s, fans, lights, small coffee makers, and potentially a 3qt instant pot. Just don’t expect it’s going to run everything in your cabin or RV.

Pricing and competition

  • Product Price with current discounts:

    • At the time of this recording which is about 12 hours from product launch, I have been unable to get any pricing information from Bluetti. They did promise a discount at launch so if you want to know the final price you’ll need to click the link in the description of this video and enter in the discount code provided. If you don’t see a discount code it means that it hasn’t been activated yet.

  • Main Competitor:

    • The only real competition is going to be from the Ecoflow River 2 series. They offer a lot of the same features although at a higher price, and without the water resistance, 6 year warranty, or battery expandability. Okay, nevermind. The AC60 is really in a class by itself and I’m not going to compare it to a NMC product like a Jackery. That’s like pitting a Model T up against a new Corvette.

  • Who’s It Aimed At?:

    • Who is this product for? It’s mostly for those needing portable power at home or when camping. It can be used to run 12v fridges on road trips or to power the kid’s gaming console. It can provide basic backup power during a blackout by keeping some of your essentials going. Just don’t expect it to power a full size fridge, air conditioner, or heater. For those bigger jobs look at the AC200Max or larger from Bluetti. I have reviews on all their products. You can find them easily by searching YouTube for “hobotech bluetti”.

  • Recommended Solar Panel Type/Size:

    • I’m going to recommend Bluetti’s own 200w PV200 portable panel for the AC60. You can get it in a bundle on their website. Otherwise, you can use any 200w panel you like as long as it has MC4 connectors and the adapter cable is supplied with the AC60.

    • If you want a cheaper more permanent solution, I’d recommend the BougeRV 180w or 200w panels which can be found on hobotech.tv/amazon under “solar kits”.

  • If you’re interested, you can check it out here https://gohobo.io/ac60 use code HOBOAC60 for discount!

Bluetti AC60 LFP 600w

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EcoFlow Wave 2

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Lectric XP 3.0

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ECOFLOW GLACIER

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GROWATT INFINITY 1300

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ICECO APL55 58qt

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EcoFlow River 2 Pro

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Jackery 3000 Pro

3000w UPS Generator

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Growatt Vita 550

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Bluetti PV420 420w

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Dr. Prepare 100ah

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 Power Queen 190ah

LiFePO4 Drop In Battery

power queen 190ah

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Vigorpool Captain 1200

UPS LFP Parallel SoGen

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ZENDURE SBP 2000

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BLUETTI EB3A UPS

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RUNHOOD POWER

MODULAR GENERATOR

RUNHOOD POWER

GO TO RUNHOOD

See the review?


ECOFLOW WAVE

BATTERY POWERED A/C

ecoflow wave

Use code HOBOTECHWAVE

GO TO ECOFLOW

See the review?


RENOGY LYCAN 5000

4800wh UPS Waterproof

Solar Generator

12% off with code HOBOLYCAN1

GO TO RENOGY

See the review?

GOT RENOGY SOLAR PANELS?

Renogy 450w solar panels: https://hobos.cc/ren450

Renogy 175w solar panels: https://hobos.cc/ren175

Use code HOBOPANEL for 10% off

renogy 450w

 


ACOPOWER

LiON Mini Fridge

acopower lion mini

$226 Super Early Bird!

GO TO ACOPOWER

See the review?


BougeRV 1200w

1100wh SoGen

bougerv 1200w

$719 code HOBOTECH10

GO TO BOUGERV

See the review?


Jackery 2000 Pro

2200w UPS SoGen

$2069 code HOBOTECH

GO TO JACKERY

See the review?


ICECO JPPRO 12v Fridge

jp40pro

Only $479 for a limited time!

GO TO ICECO PAGE

See the review?


PECRON E3000 3108wh

pecron e3000

Only $1899 for a limited time!

Use code HOBOE3000 until May 7th

GO TO PECRON SITE

See the review?


BIGBLUE CELLPOWA 2500w

CELLPOWA 2500

Only $1099 for a limited time!

GO TO BIGBLUE SITE

See the review?


BLUETTI EP500 PROBLUETTI EP500 PRO

See the review?

GO TO BLUETTI POWER SITE

//-AC300 & B300 Deals-//
B300 (solo) Use code HOBOB300 https://bit.ly/3hyROWi
AC300+B300 Use code HOBOAC3001B https://bit.ly/398DDm1
AC300+2xB300 Use code HOBOAC3002B https://bit.ly/3Aq3OAs
AC300+2xB300+3xPV200 Use code HOBOAC300COMBO2 https://bit.ly/3tJHFuD
2xAC300+2xB300+P030A Use code HOBOAC300COMBO1 https://bit.ly/3lpWoXU
AC300+4xB300 Use code HOBOAC3004B https://bit.ly/3tVd1Pb
2xAC300+4xB300+P030A Use code HOBOAC300COMBO3 https://bit.ly/2Xmd8XL
2xAC300+4xB300+6xPV200+P030A Use code HOBOAC300COMBO4 https://bit.ly/2XmDDfp
//-AC200Max & B230 Deals-//
B230 (solo) Use code HOBOB230 https://bit.ly/3EiO4Sk
AC200MAX Use code HOBO200MAX https://bit.ly/3EiOBni
AC200Max+B230 Use code HOBOMAXB230 https://bit.ly/3znZzEB
AC200Max+3PV200 Use code HOBOMAX3PV2000 https://bit.ly/39b8lLs
AC200Max+2*B230 Use code HOBOMAX2B230 https://bit.ly/3k9D7ue
AC200Max+2*B230+3*PV200 Use code HOBOMAXCOMBO https://bit.ly/3kb2A6w
//-AC200P-//
AC200P Use code HOBO200P https://bit.ly/3JSgGDR
AC200P+3xPV120 Use code AC200PV120 https://bit.ly/3555Yes
AC200P+3xPV200 Use code AC200PV200 https://bit.ly/3t9pPBg
//-UNDER 1000w-//
AC50S Use code HOBO50 (or HOBO50OR) https://bit.ly/3skt7me
EB55 Use code HOBO55 https://bit.ly/3hfqw6x
EB70S Use code HOBO70S Use code HOBO100 https://bit.ly/3C311iF
EB150 Use code HOBO150 https://bit.ly/3pgyr85
EB240 Use code HOBO3000 https://bit.ly/3Ka7drZ
EB55+PV120 Use code PVEB55 https://bit.ly/3BMIpDn
EB70S+PV200 Use code EB70S30 https://bit.ly/3sfYu1c
EB150+2xPV120 Use code EB150PV120 https://bit.ly/3t7PmuM
EB240+2xPV120 https://bit.ly/33OMk61
//-SOLAR PANELS-//
PV120 Use code HOBO100 https://bit.ly/3LZXAO3
PV200 Use code HOBO200 https://bit.ly/3vgmjrq
PV350 Use code HOB350 https://bit.ly/3hIr1Gs
//-ACCESSORIES-//
DC Charging Enhanncer(D050S) Use code HOBOENHANCER https://bit.ly/2Xs3mnd
Fusion Box Pro(P030A)Use code HOBOFUSION https://bit.ly/3AcUQqs
PV voltage step down module(D300S) Use code HOBOD300S https://bit.ly/3nByuv1
D050S+3*PV200+B230 Use code HOBOENHCOMBO1 https://bit.ly/3nzNKJ9
D050S+3*PV200+B300 Use code HOBOENHCOMBO2 https://bit.ly/2XhAuh1

–ALLPOWERS MONSTER PRO–

5000wh UPS LFP SOGEN

Only $3399 for a limited time!

That’s 67 cents per watt hour! Cheap!

GO TO ALLPOWERS SITE

See the review?


OUPES 1200w Solar Generator

oupes 1200

Only $765 for a limited time!

Use Code HOBOTECH for 15% off SITE WIDE

GO TO OUPES SITE

See the review?

GET THE BLUETTI AC200P at the LOWEST PRICE EVER! 

BLUETTI AC200P 2000wh LiFePO4

Only $1498 from BLUETTI

https://bit.ly/2T3xMJK

Use Code HOBO200P 

or purchase from Amazon + tax support & Bezos Yacht Fund

​https://amzn.to/3aj1LE9

PLEASE SUPPORT US BY BUYING DIRECT FROM BLUETTI

BEZOS DOESN’T NEED ANOTHER YACHT!


MONTEK X-1000 Water Resistant 1000w SoGen

montek x1000

MONTEK X-1000 (with 80w panel): http://shrsl.com/3cm8o use code HOBO1000 for $100 off!

 


ACOPower LiONCooler Pro Solar Fridge

lioncooler pro

https://bit.ly/3Dp5hYH

 


 

ANKER 521 256wh LFP Power Station

anker

https://amzn.to/3nZUT51

 


 

BLUETTI AC300

3000w Solar Generator

“BEST SOGEN AVAILABLE IN 2021!”

ON SALE NOW!

 

Use the codes / links below!

 

//-AC300 & B300 Deals-//

B300 (solo) Use code HOBOB300 https://bit.ly/3hyROWi

AC300+B300 (review bundle) Use code HOBOAC3001B https://bit.ly/398DDm1

AC300+2xB300 Use code HOBOAC3002B https://bit.ly/3Aq3OAs

AC300+2xB300+3xPV200 Use code HOBOAC300COMBO2 https://bit.ly/3tJHFuD

2xAC300+2xB300+P030A Use code HOBOAC300COMBO1 https://bit.ly/3lpWoXU

AC300+4xB300 Use code HOBOAC3004B https://bit.ly/3tVd1Pb

2xAC300+4xB300+P030A Use code HOBOAC300COMBO3 https://bit.ly/2Xmd8XL

2xAC300+4xB300+6xPV200+P030A Use code HOBOAC300COMBO4 https://bit.ly/2XmDDfp

 

//-AC200Max & B230 Deals-//

B230 (solo)  Use code HOBOB230 https://bit.ly/3EiO4Sk

AC200MAX  Use code HOBO200MAX https://bit.ly/3EiOBni

AC200Max+B230  Use code HOBOMAXB230 https://bit.ly/3znZzEB

AC200Max+3PV200  Use code HOBOMAX3PV2000 https://bit.ly/39b8lLs

AC200Max+2*B230 (review bundle) Use code HOBOMAX2B230 https://bit.ly/3k9D7ue

AC200Max+2*B230+3*PV200 Use code HOBOMAXCOMBO https://bit.ly/3kb2A6w

 

//-Other Models-//

AC200P 2000wh https://bit.ly/2T3xMJK use code HOBO200P

EB70 700w LiFePO4 https://bit.ly/2SfeEIK use code HOBO70

EB55 700w LiFePO4 https://bit.ly/3CmRHFq use code HOBO55

AC50s 500wh https://bit.ly/3uNec1O use code HOBO50

AC50s (orange) https://bit.ly/2T1TUEx use code HOBO50OR

EB240 2400wh https://bit.ly/3cjMseB use code HOBO3000 

EB150 1500wh https://bit.ly/3plw3vL use code HOBO150

//-Solar Panels-//

BLUETTI PV200 200w Solar Panel https://bit.ly/31b1n8o use code HOBO200

BLUETTI PV120 120w Solar Panel https://bit.ly/3Emrtn8 use code HOBO100

 

//-Accessory Deals-//

DC Charging EnhanncerD050S) Use code HOBOENHANCER https://bit.ly/2Xs3mnd

Fusion Box Pro(P030A) Use code HOBOFUSION https://bit.ly/3AcUQqs

PV voltage step down module(D300S) Use code HOBOD300S https://bit.ly/3nByuv1

D050S+3*PV200+B230 Use code HOBOENHCOMBO1 https://bit.ly/3nzNKJ9

D050S+3*PV200+B300 Use code HOBOENHCOMBO2 https://bit.ly/2XhAuh1

 


 HIBOOST BOOSTERS!

HIBOOST OTW 

-> https://bit.ly/3DLf0Kn <-

Use code HOBO20 for 20% off the OTW, RV, and Car boosters.

Use code HOBO15ALL for 15% off everything else SITE WIDE! (including home boosters!)

 


NEW BLUETTI AC200Max !

bluetti ac200max 

AC200Max:  use code HOBO200MAX https://bit.ly/3mjdKIa

AC200Max+B230:  use code HOBOMAXB230 https://bit.ly/3xZJCUg

AC200Max+2*B230:  use code HOBOMAX2B230 https://bit.ly/3z3L8Gh

AC200Max+2*B230+600w solar:  use code HOBOMAXCOMBO https://bit.ly/3D1SEUr

AC200Max+600w solar: use code HOBOMAX3PV2000 https://bit.ly/2WbTMnS

BROWSE OTHER DEALS: https://bit.ly/3ydwhId

 


SUNGOLDPOWER 130w v.2 Suitcase Kit

is BACK !

Use code HOBOTECH at checkout

GET IT AT SUNGOLDPOWER

Watch the original V.1 review video HERE

Amazon (no discount): https://amzn.to/3iJFRht


jackery 1000

JACKERY EXPLORER 1000

GET IT AT JACKERY (save tax)

 use code HOBOTECH at checkout!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/38TEJiR

CANADA https://amzn.to/3d7ll5g

PLEASE SUPPORT US AND NOT BILLIONAIRES BY BUYING DIRECT!


ECOFLOW DELTA PRO

3600w LiFePO4 UPS Power Station

ecoflow delta pro

CHECK IT OUT HERE


ICECO Refrigerators

->CLICK HERE for BEST DEALS!<-Use code HOBOTECH at checkout!


 


 

BOUGERV DEALS!

BOUGERV 180w Solar Panels

Use code HOBOTECH at checkout for 12% off the ENTIRE Solar Catalog!  

Get BOUGERV 180 WATT SOLAR PANELS HERE 

 

BougeRV Cheap REFRIGERATORS!

 Use code HOBOTECH20 for 20% off all models!

53qt use code HOBOTECH90 for $90 off!

BUY DIRECT FROM BOUGERV

Wanna buy Bezos another Yacht instead?

23qt https://amzn.to/35SLvY7 use code 23QTFREEZER
30qt https://amzn.to/3pSf0RC use code 30QTFREEZER
53qt https://amzn.to/36YuXNx use code 53QTFRIDGE

53qt (Canada) https://amzn.to/332dgeX use code V7DIVCAB


 

The 5100wh Home Backup BEAST!

BLUETTI EP500 / EP500 PRO

GET IT NOW

see the original review here


 

Jackery 1500

JACKERY EXPLORER 1500

GET IT AT JACKERY (save tax)

Amazon +tax: https://amzn.to/3sUvbyU

PLEASE SUPPORT US AND NOT BILLIONAIRES BY BUYING DIRECT!jackery solar generator 1500

JACKERY SG1500 + 4x100w Panels

GET IT AT JACKERY (save tax)

on Amazon +tax: https://amzn.to/3rQCFld

PLEASE SUPPORT US AND NOT BILLIONAIRES BY BUYING DIRECT!


 

 

eb70

BLUETTI EB70 700w Solar Generator

Use Code HOBO70 for $100 off

GET IT AT BLUETTI (save tax)

Only red & gray available. Mint green is sold out.

PLEASE SUPPORT US AND NOT CORPORATE BILLIONAIRES BY BUYING DIRECT.

AMAZON TAKES UP TO 25% FROM SELLERS!

 


  hiboost cell booster

HIBOOST RV BOOSTER

GET IT AT HIBOOST

Use code HOBO20 for 20% OFF all mobile units!

 


  

JACKERY 300 Version 2.0!

Get it at the new low price of $299!

Jackery Direct (save tax) https://bit.ly/2QEQ9AB

 On Amazon (+tax): https://amzn.to/3lCbbhl

PLEASE SUPPORT US BY BUYING DIRECT FROM JACKERY

BEZOS DOESN’T NEED THE HELP!


 

ALP 1000w Generator + Free Tank Hose

Get the ALP in several color choices for $499

1) Add generator to cart: ALP Generator 

2) Add hose to cart: Generator Hose 

3) Use code HOBO1020 at checkout!  

 


 

ECOFLOW DELTA 1300 $1149

EcoFlow Store Page!

Use code EFHOBOTECH50 !

 

BLUETTI AC50S Solar Generator

->CLICK HERE for BEST DEAL!<-

Use code HOBO50

Or buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36fwWg0

 


ICECO JP Series Refrigerators 20% OFF!

->CLICK HERE for BEST DEAL!<-

Use code HOBOTECH at checkout!

 

 

HIBOOST 4G Signal Boosters
–> CLICK HERE FOR BEST DEAL! <–

Use code 2CX3RBZJ for 10% off SITE WIDE!

NEW! Use code XRMJT8WE for 20% off RV CELL BOOSTER!

 


ACOPOWER LiONCooler: https://www.acopower.com/

Use code HOBOTECH at checkout for 10% off!


 

 

SUNGOLDPOWER 130w Suitcase Kit is BACK

for $208! Use code 15HOBOTECH

Watch the original review video HERE

–> CLICK HERE for Amazon Page <–


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