Hello, I am trying to figure out if this item charges or if it has to be plugged in at all times to work? Thanks.
1326605
Must be plugged in at all times. Most of the other ION products run from an internal battery but not this one.
2171119
hi it is corded so yes you have to plug it in everytime. it is not rechargeable..
1797951
Its a plugged in only...I dunno where you see it has a battery at? I assure you that it doesn't work like that.
2101821
No help here. Ours worked just fine. Regarding the previous comment we did fully charge ours before we used it.
1950267
it did not work. it would only work if it was plugged in and charging at the same time. buyer beware
249806
If you plug it into a computer that is on, not in sleep mode, it should start charging right away. No tricks.
2022133
It needs to be plugged in to work. In a vehicle you can use the cord that comes with it, but in the house or work you can buy a optional cord that will plug into wall. I will say this is the best item I have bought in a long time. R everywhere I go out goes with me.
1308652
Yes, when it's plugged in its suppose to charge and work but it doesn't seem to work after a while.
740569
Works fine while plugged in. However, I'm not sure it is actually charging while working.
2125340
As far a I know you don't have to be plugged in. But mine has been sitting in the back of my car waiting for when I need it for a jump start. I'm going to take it out tomorrow and see if it works without being plugged in. I'll let you know but I'm not sure if I know how to reach you back. my email is poesis@cherrits.com you can email me if you don;t hear back
30937
wish I could answer your question. I just know when it is plugged in and I turn it on. it works.
111715
In order for it to charge you have to plug it into an outlet with a usb port (computer, cell phone charger, etc...) I just plug mine into one of my cell phone chargers to charge it.
31337
I believe it charges while in use, but I rarely use it without having it plugged in.
1249348
it's better charge it first, i bought a brand new, it worked earlier with plugged in, but now, it die down even when plugged in because it doesn't get charged enough, so bottom line, it needs to be charged and better use cordless. good luck
258879
It is constantly plugged in...The unit is corded. Hope that helps. It works great by the way.
503192
It must be plugged in to work. It is an inverter, not a portable power pack.
531703
I leave mine plug in all the time. It only charges when their is sufficient light. It also works under some lights at night.