Testing the Durability and Performance of a Vintage 1980s RCA Pocket Power Pack
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By: VWestlife
Throughout the course of the video, a 35-year-old pocket power pack by RCA, the 1980s equivalent of modern USB power banks, is tested. It's a hefty device, weighing nearly 2 pounds (0.9 kg), powered by nickel-cadmium (NiCad) cells, which was the standard before the widespread use of lithium-ion cells. This particular model, the AV020, has a nominal rating of 12 volts with 2.2 amp-hours and a maximum power output of 36 watts (3 amps). It could be charged by a separate adapter that plugs into a wall outlet, with a recharge time of around 12 to 14 hours suggested.
The video puts this elder power pack through various scenarios from simple USB charging to powering laptops and small LCD televisions. Interestingly, this vintage power pack could power a late '90s laptop for over 1.5 hours on a single charge. Despite some resistance in opening the power pack casing, the longstanding durability and efficiency of this pocket power pack remains impressive, shining a light on the longevity of vintage tech.
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