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EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 4096Wh portable power station – home backup and more (off-grid review)
The EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 portable power station is a 4096Wh semi-portable power station perfect for emergency home backup, off-grid living, and disaster preparedness. To put this into perspective, it...
BourgeRV 50L portable fridge (off-grid portable power review)
The BourgeRV 50L portable fridge is for off-grid, caravan, boating and camping use. It is also particularly handy around Xmas to take up to 50 litres of drinks instead of...
Rooftop Solar Part 3 – working as it should (off-grid)
...house and battery directly, the controller ensures a safe microgrid AC connection (when the electricity grid goes down, it instantly stops import or export). Its microgrid seamlessly supplies a mix...
Rooftop Solar Part 2 – All you need to know before you start (off-grid guide)
...battery. Smart apps cover Full backup: The battery is for backup only when grid power is unavailable. Self-consumption mode: Battery reduces the use of grid power. Savings mode: Calculates the...
Bluetti AC200L 2400W/2048Wh – portable power station with excellent run time (off-grid review)
...its off-grid category – in early 2023 after reader Troy contacted us to see if we had any advice. That started the guide (continually updated), and we started reviewing off-grid...
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus 1800W/1024Wh portable power bank – perfect for cyclone season (off-grid review)
...words, it includes a range of solar generators and panels, portable power banks, portable air conditioners, and power kits. More CyberShack EcoFlow news and reviews CyberShack off-grid news and reviews...
EcoFlow River 2 range of portable power stations – see the light (off-grid review)
...greater safety. Portable power stations are the ‘next big thing’. You will surely find a place in your life if you don’t yet have one. They are perfect for off-grid...
Rooftop solar for strata (off-grid)
...being the grid manager and charging each lot for electricity if it is below energy provider costs? Please provide a copy of your past four quarters’ electricity bills. This helps...
Rooftop Solar Part 1 – where do I begin? (off-grid guide)
...solar for strata to cover those specific issues. If any readers want to contribute their stories, please get in touch with me at [email protected]. CyberShack off-grid news and reviews Rooftop...
Bluetti AC70 1000W/768Wh portable power station – more power (off-grid review)
...and you can have power all day and night. You may notice that this is an off-grid review (a new category for CyberShack) because that is precisely what a portable...
BLUETTI Handsfree 2 700W/512Wh backpack power station – great idea, well executed (off-grid review)
...good but does not quite make it to Exceed. You can click on most images for an enlargement. First impression Let me admit that I am fascinated by off-grid. I...
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus 600W/286Wh portable power bank – handy to have around (off-grid)
...and reviews CyberShack off-grid news and reviews We use Fail (below expectations), Pass (meets expectations), and Exceed (surpasses expectations or is the class leader) against many of the items below....
BLUETTI PV120D 120W folding solar panel – good, but (off-grid review)
...(right) solar generation is minimal, and you use grid power (or a car charger) to top up the battery. The same principles apply to portable panels, except that you can...
ChargeCore AA and AAA Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (off-grid review)
...make good economic and ecological sense. Even at 500 recharge cycles, this is good value. We won’t formally rate these as we have no benchmarks. CyberShack off-grid news and reviews...
Portable Power Stations – power on the go (Off-grid update 8/24)
...Best portable power stations – time for glamping and more (off-grid 10/24) Summary – portable power stations Know what load/time in Wh you need to support. There is no point...
NRGVault PV1500 portable Power Station – pretty perfect (off-grid review)
...and as an emergency power backup. The NRGVault PV1500 is our first portable power station review, so please bear with us as we explore the delights of working off-grid. The...
Zyron PowerPod 140W PD 3.1 4 port GaN 5 Travel Charger – Yes 140W (off-grid review)
...latest products are made in Vietnam. More CyberShack off-grid news and reviews New ratings in 2024 We use Fail (below expectations), Pass (meets expectations), and Exceed (surpasses expectations or is...
Anker 250W GanPrime 6 port – super fast and safe USB charging (off-grid)
The Anker 250W GanPrime provides six ports and up to 140W USB-C fast charging, leaving another 110W for three USB-C and two USB-A ports. It follows the excellent $149.95 Anker...
Labor’s solar battery con – won’t help most Aussies (off-grid, rooftop solar)
...you the option of using the system Off-grid (microgrid) Full backup (especially useful in bad weather when blackouts occur) Low-cost on-grid power to recharge at night. Most add-on batteries require...
EcoFlow – portable power for blackouts, campers and more (off-grid)
...charge for Delta series App control CO Alert and more safety features Ecoflow also has a range of DIY power kits for cars, vans, homes and off-grid. CyberShack EcoFlow news...
Anker Everfrost 50 – Baby, it is cold inside (off-grid portable power fridge/freezer review)
The Anker Everfrost 50 is a portable, 53-litre, dual-zone fridge/freezer with a rechargeable battery. It is the ultimate camping accessory. Although we warn you that at 86 x 43 x...
Planes and power banks – FAA/TSA rules enforced (Urgent update off-grid)
Planes and power banks – the rules are now strictly enforced following a slew of Lithium-ion battery recalls and fires. Any Lithium-ion battery over 100Wh cannot be carried as cabin...
Bluetti PV200 portable power solar panel – charge on the go (off-grid review)
The Bluetti PV200 portable solar panel provides up to 200W of power on the go. It is ideal to charge a portable power station. Forgetting power for the moment, the...
Anker 737 GaNPrime 120W charger – fast and faster (off-grid)
The Anker 737 GaNPrime 120W charger is what every nerd needs. Up to 100W charging from one port or 120W across two USB-C and one USB-A ports. It is faster...
Anker MagGo 10K Qi2 power bank – 15W Qi2 wireless power bank (off-grid)
The Anker MagGo 10K Qi2 power bank is a 10,000mAh power bank and 15W Qi2 charger for compatible iPhones and Android smartphones. It will charge an iPhone 12 or later...
Bluetti AC2A 300W – a pint-sized portable power station (off-grid review)
The Bluetti AC2A 300W (204.8Wh) is one of its smallest and lightest portable power stations. It is perfect for campers, hikers, or fishers – or BCF’ers as we call them...
LG ESS solar home battery recall (Off-grid Urgent update November 2022)
In 2021 LG conducted a free inspection and replacement for LG ESS solar battery home energy storage solutions made between April 2017 and September 2018. The affected batteries may overheat...
Anker Prime 27650mAh 250W power bank A1340 – a marathon runner (off-grid review)
The Anker Prime 27650mAh 250W power bank A1340 is strong and indefatigable. It is the largest TSA-approved power bank for aircraft in-cabin use. It has been so popular that you...
Anker EverFrost Powered Fridge – keep your coldie, colder (off-grid portable power).
The new Anker EverFrost Powered Fridge range includes 33, 43 and 53-litre models that can keep food and drink cold for up to 42 hours. They come in a handy...
Best portable power stations – time for glamping and more (off-grid 8/24)
What are the best portable power stations for various uses? What defines best? Well, we have done the hard yards for you whether you are a camper, boatie, RV or...
Anker 757 Powerhouse (1229Wh) Portable Power Station – (off-grid review)
The Anker 757 Powerhouse is a 1229Wh portable power station – part of the Anker Powerhouse range, including 521 (256Wh), 535 (512Wh), 767 (2048Wh) and an expansion battery (2048Wh). Portable...
Chargeasap Flash Pro 210W power bank will fill a MacBook Pro (off-grid review)
The Chargeasap Flash Pro 210W power bank joins the ranks of high capacity Panasonic Graphene battery power banks that can fill a 100W MacBook Pro or typical smartphone five or...
BLUETTI AC60 portable power station – packed with added value features (off-grid review)
The BLUETTI AC60 portable power station is part of its new range from 430Wh to 2048Wh and works with various charging options, including 240V, Solar panel and car utility sockets....
Cygnett ChargeUP Pro 25K 25,000Mah power bank – the power to spare (off-grid review)
Cygnett ChargeUP Pro 25K 25,000Mah/92.5Wh power bank has enough power to charge a 100W laptop – MacBook Pro or Windows 11. To put it in perspective, 100W is at the...
Anker 200W 6 port GaN USB desk charger – the brute we need (off-grid)
The Anker 200W 6-port GaN USB desk charger can support two simultaneous USB-C 100W charge streams or share 200W over 4 x USB-C and 2 x USB-A ports. To be...
Belkin BoostCharge Hybrid Wall charger 25W + 5K power bank + travel adapters (off-grid energy review)
Belkin BoostCharge Hybrid Wall Charger has an integrated 25W charger and a PD 3.0/PPS 5000mAh power bank with four power plug adapters suitable for most worldwide use. It is a...
LG ESS solar battery recall gets serious – 5000 homes unaccounted for (off-grid)
The LG ESS solar battery recall is not going well. Despite LG’s efforts, about 5,000 batteries remain unaccounted for. So far, the batteries may have caused 13 fires. The voluntary...
Race Driver GRID (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
...it’s something to be aware of that’s missing in GRID. You can’t have a GRID review without talking about the current reigning game, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. While only a...
Tesla Powerwall is a home battery designed to take you off the grid
Electric car manufacturer Tesla today announced the Powerwall, a wall-mounted battery designed for residential use. Powerwall can be charged via electricity generated from solar panels, or through the grid when...
Review: Grid 2 (PS3)
Grid 2 is a one of those car games that treads a fine line between arcade (easy and fast) and simulation (punishingly real physics). It manages to pull off this...
Episode 08 03 – Cyberclash – GRiD Part One
CYberclash – Race Driver GRiD – we see how Race Driver GRiD compares with racing on a real track…...
Episode 08 03 – Cyberclash – GRiD Part Two
Cyberclash – GRiD – Part Two Catastrophes at the track aside, how does GRiD stack up?...
Australian Review: GRID Autosport – Blurred Lines
...and granular difficulty settings, almost anyone who likes racing games should be able to find something to love in GRID Autosport. Each race is surprising and suspenseful, and the game...
Zyron Powaforce 100W GaN 5 charger – new tech charging
...free shipping. Warranty 2-years ACL and local support Made in Vietnam Company As above More CyberShack off-grid news and reviews New Ratings Methodology 2024 We use Fail (below expectations), Pass...
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus and RIVER 3 Plus: Stay Powered Anywhere
EcoFlow has launched two new portable power stations to help Australians stay powered at home and on the go. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus and RIVER 3 Plus offer flexible,...
BMW Hydrogen 7 Interview: Part 1
We recently talked to BMW Australia about their new hydrogen based car, the Hydrogen 7. If you liked what you heard from Episode 420 of the Cyber Shack radio show,...
BMW Hydrogen 7 Interview: Part 3
We recently talked to BMW Australia about their new hydrogen based car, the Hydrogen 7. If you liked what you heard from Episode 420 of the Cyber Shack radio show,...
BMW Hydrogen 7 Interview: Part 2
We recently talked to BMW Australia about their new hydrogen based car, the Hydrogen 7. If you liked what you heard from Episode 420 of the Cyber Shack radio show,...
Intelli ScoutPro 240W power bank – charge your smartphone five times (review)
The Intelli ScoutPro 240W power bank has two USB-C PD/PPS 100W ports, a USB-A (up to 22.5W), Apple MagSafe wireless 15W and Apple Watch wireless 2.5W charger. Now, I got...
Uniden XTRAK 50 UHF CB handheld radio (review)
The Uniden XTRAK 50 is an 80-channel UHF, CB, IP67 water-resistant, handheld radio (walkie-talkie) with up to a 17km line-of-sight range. It is for boating, camping, fishing – BCF’ing fun...