Surviving Emergency Power Outages Gets Easier With ''Blackout Buddy;'' Inexpensive Device Enables You To Keep Your Vital Appliances Operating For Several Hours During Power Shutdowns

    SAN JOSE, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2001--Drawing upon the "power," which resides in your parked automobile and the proven technology of DC to AC conversion, "Blackout Buddy" can eliminate much of the pain of electrical shutdown. Housewives can continue to watch their favorite TV programs, cyber jockeys can keep their PCs productive, and shopkeepers can operate their cash registers. In addition, this compact, lightweight unit can operate lights, stereos, medical support systems, microwave ovens, refrigerators and much more, singularly or in combination (depending on Wattage requirements). "Blackout Buddy" is easily hooked up to your auto battery with a pair of heavy duty, snap on cables, or if your car is inconveniently located, it can be attached to any 12 volt automobile storage battery. It contains multiple grounded AC receptacles for plugging-in your appliances.
    The technology of converting Direct Current to Alternating Current (house current) has been around for 30 years, and has been used primarily by RV and boat owners. These early systems were cumbersome, noisy and expensive, but today's models have been greatly improved, with the help of solid state components, and effective reengineering. These "Inverters" (as they are called in the industry) are smaller, lighter, quieter, safer and less expensive. They can usually be found in auto supply stores, RV dealerships and marine supply stores.
    "Blackout Buddy" was thoroughly evaluated by a California distributor (R&R Distributors), and selected over 4 competing brands, as the best candidates for addressing power outages. All of the systems reviewed were evaluated for technical superiority, safety features, user friendliness and cost. "Blackout Buddy" won in all categories and became R&R's power product of choice. It can now be reviewed on the web at www.blackoutbuddy.com.
    Inverter users merely unplug their vital appliances, such as computers, TVs and medical support systems, from their household outlets during a blackout, and plug them into their Inverter system, losing minimal operating time.
    R&R Distributors is offering three versions of "Blackout Buddy" over the web. A 700 Watt model for $99 plus $8.95 handling and 8% sales tax (in California). The 1,000 Watt model is $175 plus S&H and tax, and the 1500 Watt model is $275 plus S&H and tax.
    People really do have the "power." They just need to know where to find it!