Showing posts with label black and decker smart battery charger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label black and decker smart battery charger. Show all posts

Saturday, October 11, 2014

HQRP Pair MC4 Y-branch Solar Panel Cable F/F/M & M/M/F (2F1M & 1F2M) TUV for PV / Photovoltaic Syst

HQRP Pair MC4 Y-branch Solar Panel Cable F/F/M & M/M/F TUV for PV / Photovoltaic System plus HQRP CoasterAfter a week waiting for the shipment to arrived, I got item. At first I thought I had to wait longer, but it arrived between the time frame of the shipment status on my pc. I gave 4 stars because I received the item earlier than expected.

The cable worked great as expected. I will purchase more in the near future as I add more solar panel to my roof. Thank you for your fast shipment. I really appreciated for your effort to rush the shipment.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

IDEAL Lightening 3 Port USB Car Charger (Black), 5A Lightning Fast Charge, Charge Two iPads at the

IDEAL Lightening 3 Port USB Car Charger, 5A Lightning Fast Charge, Charge Two iPads at the Same Time, Supports AC mode, Fast Charge 3 Devices at Once, 10 Free Cords IncludedI was skeptical to order this since there weren't any reviews at that time. I took a chance on it and I am very pleased with the quality and performance of this charger. The 2.5 amp port is plenty to keep tablets charged up and running. The other 1.5 amp ports I use for my cell phone and mobile hot-spot. It held up well on my vacation drive while running everything constant for about 9 hours. I was also very happy to find out that it came with so many cables as well. The cables that were meant for Apple products are good quality and work well. The ones that are the micro usb however did not fit my Galaxy Note II. I already had cables for it so that didn't matter to me. The cables this comes with alone would cost more to purchase separately that what the whole thing cost. I think this is a great deal on this little bundle.

I would recommend this to anyone who needs a good robust charger for in the car.

I connect an iPhone and a Samsung SGH-T679 phone, iPhone charges Samsung does not.

Connect only Samsung does not charge

Connect iPhone + Samsung + Nuvi GPS, only GPS charges.

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I don't think I have seen other chargers that charge as well as this one. The small 2 port chargers charge way too slow. I used this charger on the airplane with their empower cord and in the car and it definitely work well. Besides the one downside which, compared to the small 2 port chargers, this is the best charger for the price you can find.

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This is a great product if you have multiple things you need to charge in a car BUT it doesn't always work. We have 3 iPads, 2 iPods, and two cell phones (including an iPhone 5). The connection to the ports as well as into the car are a little flimsy. The cords feel like they are not in securely and can get pulled out easily. It's nice to be able to charge multiple iPads and devices BUT the iPads don't always charge. It still works for us since we end up charging phones and iPods but I use a dedicated iPad charger most of the time. We end up charging one iPad at a time.

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I tried this in 3 different places within my car and was not able to charge any Apple device, iPhone or iPad. I tried to just plug one item only and it didn't charge. I don't know if I just got a defective device, but now I'm totally disappointed that it's going to cost me to shipping to send it back.

Update: I got a replacement item and it works perfectly. I believe it has more to do with my car than the device. The MINI's don't have a deep charger port, so if you try to force the device in there, the fuse shorts. That is what happened with mine, unfortunately. I tried the replacement in a friend's Honda and it worked fine. It does work in my car, I just have to make sure I don't push it too far into the cigarette lighter.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

P7W 3.0" LCD Touch Screen 1080P HD Driver Recorder with Microphone, Voice Recording (Black)

P7W 3.0' LCD Touch Screen 1080P HD Driver Recorder with Microphone, Voice Recording
  • Camera, motion detection, loop recording, recording while charging, video play while recording, voice recording, video output
  • 3.0" LCD touch screen, COMS 5.0 M high-definition camera
  • You can click various functions directly on the screen
  • Supports 1080P HD video shooting and 1080P HD output
  • * Drive Recorder* HDMI Cable* AV Cable* Charger* Stand* User Manual

Very good car DVR,very high quality picture,very easy to setup the DVR settings,High bright LCD screen,low light camera,works fine in dark room and in my garage.I'm very happy with this purchase.

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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Tenergy 120 Watt Power Inverter with 2 USB Ports

Tenergy 120 Watt Power Inverter with 2 USB PortsSeems the fan kicks on even for low power draw. Maybe it pulls the full current and converts it to heat, thus needing the fan? No idea why, but the cycling fan is annoying.

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Saturday, August 23, 2014

System-S Car Charger for HTC Incredible S Salsa ChaCha Flyer Wildfire S Desire S EVO 3D

System-S Car Charger for HTC Incredible S Salsa ChaCha Flyer Wildfire S Desire S EVO 3DThe only reason I didn't give a five is because I cannot use this in the rear seat plug and have the phone in the front of the carthe cord would be too short. Otherwise, it is just fine for my usual use.

Magnum MS2012 2000W Inverter 12V W/50A Pfc Charger

Magnum MS2012 2000W Inverter 12V W/50A Pfc ChargerLove this inverter, 100 amps charging power, makes no noise and runs everything in my RV. A tad large so I installed it under the dinette where nobody sits, installed upside down in a vented maple plywood enclosure. Easy to wire. Get the ME ARC 50 and monitor, very helpful.

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Craftsman 56 Piece Universal Tool Set Wrench and Sockets, Drivers

Craftsman 56 Piece Universal Tool Set Wrench and Sockets, DriversThey were a gift for my father and he has been using them every since. It has cut down on the cutter in my dad's tool box. They actually do fit rounded off bolts!!

For me, this set was exactly what I needed. Works just as intended. My use is as an at home do it yourself-er. I'm not a pro mechanic by any means. So I'm guessing this set is perfect for an average guy / girl that wants to fix some things around their house or put in some occasional light car work.

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My husband was beyond thrilled with this set. Now he can fix anything without having to have a thousand wrenches in his tool bag! This was a great value!!!

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This is a nice set of tools, don't get me wrong, but the fact that the box says "Made in China" is a big disappointment coming from Craftsman. That being said, the tools have the same solid feel that the made in USA tools have and the plastic box is mostly sturdy and holds the tools well. The hex key set kind of floats freely in one section of the box, but this is not a big deal for me. Would be four stars if made anywhere else but China and Five if made in USA as all Craftsman tools SHOULD be.

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Sunday, June 1, 2014

GSI Super Quality Desktop 3-In-1 Rapid Charger/Cradle/Data-Sync Docking Station For AT&T HTC Freest

GSI Super Quality Desktop 3-In-1 Rapid Charger/Cradle/Data-Sync Docking Station For AT&T HTC Freestyle Droid Cell Phone - Plus Slot For Extra Battery Charge - Powered By USB Or By Included AC Wall AdapterDeal of the year, quite possibly. I ordered and received the dock within 2 days, packed up with charging directions and AC wall adapter. Rapid charging is offered, along with data-sync and secure standing cradle. Visually the dock I received is in perfect condition. It arrived unmarred and the usb cable connected securely. A substantially longer cable is offered with this dock/charger, which lends greater option for desk placement, priced well below the competition and name brand products available. Works excellent and easy on the wallet!

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Stromberg Carlson EXT-3542 Extend-A-Shower

Stromberg Carlson EXT-3542 Extend-A-ShowerOk so I purchased this 'Extend-A-Shower' knowing full well that the dimensions of my campers shower stall were 3 inches too small for what the manufacturers recommend for proper installation. Well once I got it, I was easily able to modify the length of the center bar by 4 inches and it is totally amazing. I'm sure the manufacturers don't recommend that you shorten things but it was so easy to do. It is made very well and is sturdy too. I probably voided the warrantee but for the 40 bucks I paid, it was totally worth it. This is a great product and I would recommend to anyone that needs a little extra space in a tight little bathroom.

Wow, what a difference this shower rod makes! We have an incredibly tiny bathroom in our RV, but the shower pan is a fairly usable size. Almost got one of those sliding screens, but then saw this one and decided to try it. With the addition of a clear shower curtain, our bathroom now is very usable, the shower area in particular being as roomy as a fixed corner shower we had in a 36' diesel pusher. And pushing the curtain back into the shower area afterwards makes the toilet area much less claustrophic! All in all, a great invention. Installation was done by myself with just screwdrivers and drill.

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We bought this to go into our Travel trailer where space is limited. The extend a shower is a great idea to give a little extra elbow room, also works as a clothing rack to dry wet clothes. Its says it can be cut down to a smaller size which we did just wish it gave you instructions on how. When we measured the space it measured at 32" the bar measured at 35" we actually had to take a total of 4" off but did this at 1" at a time to make it fit. Thank god I have a crafty husband!!! Overall its a good product would recommend.

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We recently moved up to a 18' travel trailer from our 20 year old pop-up and one of the features we were looking forward to was a shower and a bathroom. Being a larger guy, I was a bit disappointed in how tight the shower was, especially around the shoulder area as the curtain rubbed right up against me. I thought about getting one of those curved shower bars like in hotels but the ones I found were too long since they were designed for full size showers. A quick check on Amazon in the RV section brought me to the Stromber Carlson Extend-A-Shower. It was only a few bucks more than what I had seen at Home Depot but at least it would fit in the trailer. I was intrigued about the flexible curve as well.

Amazon's delivery was as amazing as always (ordered on Sunday afternoon, had it Monday evening) and the installation was very easy with only a screwdriver and pilot drill. No cutting and very solid. The Extend-A-Shower is signficantly better built than the shower rod I took out and the bend in/out feature of the Extend-A-Shower is incredible! While getting all the room I needed in the shower, I also now have a similar amount of extra space in the bathroom since the shower curtain is fully out of the way when not in use. This is a "Run, don't Walk" product to get and every tight bathroom/shower should have one! Thanks again, Amazon!!!

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This is a must have product! Showers with curtains in campers are almost always really small and you feel cramped in. This product us just great. You have so much more arm room! Also as an added bonus the picture does not really show you is that is extends "into" the shower as well so when not in use you have a lot more arm room in the bathroom when you have shower curtain all the way out like for drying. This is a great product. As soon as we got it installed we bought another one for our other camper.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Official High Performance OEM Car Charger for Motorola Q Micro USB Versions Phone! Original Equipme

Official High Performance OEM Car Charger for Motorola Q Micro USB Versions Phone! Original Equipment and ManufacturerBOUGHT THIS FOR MY SPRING EVO. WORKS GREAT! ONE OF THE BEST CAR CHARGES THAT I'VE BOUGHT FOR MY CELL PHONE. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS CHARGER FOR ANYONE WHO HAS AND EVO AND ANY OTHER CELL PHONE USERS WHO HAVE THE SAME CONNECTIONS. A+ MOTOROLA. LOVE HOW THE LITTLE GLASS/PLASTIC MOTOROLA LIGHTS UP BLUE WHEN PLUGGED IN.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Gomadic Advanced Sandisk Sansa c250 AA Battery Pack Charge Kit - Portable power built with upgradea

Gomadic Advanced Sandisk Sansa c250 AA Battery Pack Charge Kit - Portable power built with upgradeable TipExchange Technology
  • Built using the unique Gomadic TipExchange Technology that protects your investment by providing the ability to upgrade charging ports by simply swapping physical connectors.
  • Integrated circuitry regulates output voltage specific to the Sandisk Sansa c250. Advanced logic maximizes overall charger efficiency.
  • Specification: Input Voltage (4 X AA Batteries), Cable length (6 inches), Dimensions (5.0 X 1.5 X 0.75 inches), Circuit Design (Sandisk Sansa c250 specific), TipExchange enabled (Yes)
  • Easy to operate. Simply insert batteries, toggle on/off switch and your Sandisk Sansa c250 will start to charge.
  • This Gomadic Battery Pack can be reused forever by simply inserting fresh batteries, providing instant power on demand.

I am going on a trip to Italy for school and since the plane ride and waiting in the airports will take forever I needed a way to charge my mp3 player and if you have a sansa c250 you know there isn't a lot of accessories for it. One of the things I was afraid of was, that like when plugged into a computer, you cant play music from the mp3 player when it was charging. I tried it out and you can still play while charging. While I haven't gone on the trip yet, so far it is everything I needed

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Car Charger (CLA) for HTC EVO Shift 4G

Car Charger for HTC EVO Shift 4GAT FIRST I WAS A LITTLE SKEPTIC ABOUT BUYING IT FOR SO CHEAP, AND I WAS BUYING THIS FOR AN EVO... N-O-T AN EVO SHIFT, BUT IT WORKS GREAT! I RECEIVED IT 3 DAYS AFTER I PAID, AND I STILL HAVE IT! I H-I-G-H-L-Y RECOMMEND BUYING THIS CHARGER !!!

Works great & the price is right. What's not to like??

I bought this for my Dad & he uses it with his EVO. He has a regular EVO 4G & not the shift so for those who are wondering this charger DOES work with the regular EVO 4G phone.

5/5

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Great product!! It stays in place and it fits perfectly for my HTC Evo Shift. Feels a good, solid build for a cheap charger. It's just great!!

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This item works great with my HTC Evo 3D. It was a GREAT price (compared to what Best Buy was trying to sell me) and it worked just as described. I would recommend this item to others and have no complaints.

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Not exactly as pictured, but does as described and feels relatively solid in respect to build quality. Small LED indicator light is nice.

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Retractable Car Charger for Samsung Epic 4G

Retractable Car Charger for Samsung Epic 4GThe original car charger that came with the Samsung Epic 4G phone works fine with the exception that it is too short. You can't answer your phone while it is charging without either leaning toward the charger to talk, or pulling the charger out of the socket. I love this charger because when it's not in use, there are no wires hanging around getting in the way. This charger fits snugly and and retracts perfectly every time.

Small, reliable, super fast retractable cable, and a fancy blue light to tell you when it's charging. What else do you need?

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I like the fact that it retracts and you don't have a long wirer that gets in the way when you get out of your car.

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Worked for quite some time then died. To be expected with a cheap item like this. Just going to purchase something else.

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I purchased two of these chargers because I wanted to eliminate the need for both a converter and wall cord into my car lighter socket. The design held promise because of the retractable cord and its overall more compact design than my previous setup. The FIRST time I used it the cord would not retract once it was extended. I tried several times to pull it out more so I could get the spring-loaded wheel to engage and take up the excess cord and it eventually snapped. I was much more careful with the second charger because I thought I was too rough with the first. The second unit lasted almost two months more and the same problem occurred. Save yourself the annoyance and purchase another product.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Rubberized Retractable Car Charger for Apple iPhone 4 (Black)

Rubberized Retractable Car Charger for Apple iPhone 4I've spent a lot of time trying to locate a car charger that has a short or retractable cord so that I don't have my regular length cord dragging all over the car. I thought this retractable cord device would be great! BUT...the connection to the iPhone is shorter than the standard plug so if you have a bumper or other cover that the plug has to fit with, it's too short to get it into the phone to make a live connection. Sigh. So, you have to remove the cover every time you plug it in. NOT.

The charger stopped working after 2 weeks. Even when it did work, it did not stay securely plugged into the iphone. I was looking for a good deal, but I ended up wasting money by buying this product.

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It powers my Iphone4 just fine. I like that I can have the excess cord rolled up!!! A Negative would be that the Plug is a bit large and so doesn't fit into my Iphone 4 Bumper. I have to take the Bumper OFF. Then again, to fit my Iphone 4 into my RAM mount, which the Iphone 3gs RAM mount does work with the Iphone 4, though there will be a Iphone 4 version released in a couple weeks hopefully, but will have the same problem of not working with a case on it, which includes the Bumper. So I have to take it off anyway when it's in the RAM Mount anyway. Wear and tear on my Bumper having to come on/off could be a issue later, kind of a hassle, but what can I do. The other Negative I think is the cable/wire is really THIN!!! Hoe good it holds up who knows. I don't let it roll back up and then later pull it out. No need to. I think it would wear out quickly doing that. The cable stays locked into the length that I need it. Pop my Iphone 4 into the Ram Mount, then this Power Adapter to that. I'll see about getting a picture of my setup posted. Then I use Navigon for my GPS Navigation. I really like all of it's features. Also I use Trapster. Check them out.

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This car charger stopped charging my iPhone 4 after only a few days, less than 10 partial charges. From reading the reviews, it looks like I'm not the only one who ran into this problem with this device. Save your money, buy a different brand. I just did.

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Low quality and doesnt charge my iphone. It constantly connects and disconnects just by driving over bumps or making turns in my car. I would not recommend this product.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Cellet Retractable Plug In Car Charger with Nokia and Micro USB Extensions

Cellet Retractable Plug In Car Charger with Nokia and Micro USB ExtensionsWorks so well that I bought another for my other vehicle. Not problems whatsoever.

I have only used this phone charger for my phone 5 times and it broke at the tip that goes into the charging spot in the car. The charging spot is not a lighter spot. It is a separate charging unit. I am very disappointed.

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A good buy for the price, this charger fits perfectly in my car. Charges efficiently and the charger's wire length can be adjusted .

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Like almost all chargers, this works fine. Nothing special, just works for the past year we have had 2.

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While the cord recoils well with the touch of a button, this charger is very difficult to insert & remove from the car's port. It almost seems too large for an adequate fit. Works okay when finally coupled.

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

BAOFENG UV-5R Dual Band UHF/VHF Radio RF 4W Transceiver + Free Earphone With USB Programming Cable

BAOFENG UV-5R Dual Band UHF/VHF Radio RF 4W Transceiver + Free Earphone With USB Programming CableThe Baofeng UV-5R is a nice little 5 watt HT. The programming cable is an absolute necessity as the radio is difficult to program manually. It took a bit of surfing the net to find drivers for the cable that would work with Windows XP but I finally found a driver that works. The programing software is not very good, it was much easier to use "Chirp", a free program found on line. Once I got the radio programmed it works great, I can hit most of the repeaters in my area from the home QTH.

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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Jabra CRUISER 2 Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone

Jabra CRUISER 2 Bluetooth In-Car SpeakerphoneI own the Motorola T505 and the Jabra Cruiser2. It made sense to me to take a little road test and compare the two bluetooth speakerphones in an effort to determine which one is better. With my mom on the other end, I took to the local freeways and switched back and forth between the two units while mom told me what she was hearing on her end of the conversation.

Form: The Jabra Cruiser2 is attractive. It is lightweight but has a solid feel to it. Controls are simple to use and understand. The unit's design is understated and minimalist. A clip holds the Cruiser2 to your car's sun visor. Unfortunately, the Jabra's clip cannot be reversed. My car, an Audi, has sun visors that flip from front to rear, rather than the usual rear to front configuration. That means that I cannot use the Jabra Cruiser2 unless I mount it backwards. Conversely, the Motorola T505's clip allows the unit to be reversed, which gives one more mounting flexibility.

Setup: Pairing the Jabra Cruiser2 was quick and simple. A woman with a pleasant voice provides pairing instructions and also tells you quite clearly what's going on with the unit. My cell phone is a Palm Treo 755p, which was the model that came out just before the Palm Pre. For whatever reason, the Cruiser2 is apparently unable to download the directory from my phone. So when a call comes in, it simply announces the number rather than the name of the caller. I'm guessing this won't be a problem for most, as it's probably a simple incompatability between my cell phone and the Cruiser2.

Function: I used both the Jabra and Motorola units by listening through the internal speaker and I also used the FM transmitter function. The sound quality of the Jabra Cruiser2 is superior to the audio quality of the Motorola T505 when using its internal speaker. It's internal speaker seems to be larger, clearer and has a better volume output than the Motorolas.

According to mom, the microphone quality was similar between the two units. However, she felt that the Jabra's audio output was more "choppy" than the Motorola's.

When I use a bluetooth speakerphone, I usually set it to output to FM stereo. It is there that the Motorola has a clear advantage over the Jabra. I heard consistent background noise and static from the Jabra Cruiser2 where much less interference was heard from the Motorola T505. Several times, FM radio stations overpowered the Jabra's FM output. Yes, I clearly understand that the goal is to operate on a frequency where no FM station is broadcasting and I tried to do that. But the Jabra's FM transmitter did not seem up to the task. I'd rate it poorly with respect to it's FM output function.

Conclusion: There are things to like about the Jabra Cruiser2 and things not to like. It's appearance is sharp, setup is a breeze, and it's simple to operate. Audio quality and volume using the internal speaker is clear and relatively loud. But I'm frankly quite unhappy with the FM output of this unit.

I was torn as to whether to rate this unit 2 stars or 3 but I gave Jabra the benefit of the doubt with a 3 star rating. However, I don't expect to use the Cruiser2 much, if at all, because the poor FM transmitter is a deal breaker to me. So, if you're planning on using the Cruiser2 by utilizing its internal speaker, I think that you'll be satisfied with its performance. If you want to listen to calls and music using your car's stereo speakers, I'd skip this unit and instead consider the Motorola or a different bluetooth speakerphone with stronger FM output.

After reading all the reviews, I initially went with the Motorola Roadster. I liked that it had the ability to read text messages (my teenage sons favorite way to communicate with me) and that it turned on automatically when I got in the car. Once I had it, it works basically as stated but the sound quality was so poor and the fm transmitter was poor. I bought the Jabra 2 and have been using it for the past few days. I was so surprised when the voice came on reading me a text message! Motorola doesn't tell you this but the app MotoSpeak works with other units! Not only that but the quality of speech is far superior on the Jabra unit. So far, I'm really happy with it. Both units pair with 2 devices, both have FM transmitters, both use voice commands.

Based on my primary uses, here's my list of pros/cons for each

Jabra: Pros

Voice dialer is accurate

Display lights are easy to see.

Connects very quickly with my phone.

Good sound from the unit itself

Better FM transmitter (Washington D.C. area airwaves are packed but I get clear sound all around town)

Nice loud sound from unit, can use it if FM station isn't available.

Announces name of caller/texter

When using with GPS, it is clear and uninterrupted.

Cons:

Doesn't turn on automatically, easy to forget

can't dictate a text response

Points for Motorola roadster: Pros

Automatically turns on when I get in the car

Uses motospeak to play texts

More voice commands. Can just say "answer" or "ignore" for incoming call.

Can dictate a text response

Cons:

Voice dial is very inaccurate

Display lights aren't visible, don't know if it lost the connection

If unit is turned off, once turned on, it doesn't connect to phone unless it is first plugged into charger. Could just be a defective unit but a very annoying quirk

sound from unit too low to use in place of FM transmission

Poor FM transmission. Constantly having to change stations which makes it very hands on!

Cuts off the first part of sentece when using phone GPS

only gives phone number not name even though the phone book was downloaded.

I'm keeping the Jabra Cruiser 2 and sending the other back to amazon. Although the ability to dictate a text response is nice, I find it just as easy to call someone back instead. I don't mind having to turn the unit on when I get in the car. If I forget, the unit pairs so quickly that I can do it before I answer a call and not miss the incoming call. Hope that helps!!

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In this video, I show you how I paired the speakerphone with my LG Xenon phone.

I also demonstrate the FM compatibility, the ability to play Youtube music, the ease of making a call, and the little extras that come with this device.

Enjoy!

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I'm using this with a Sony Ericsson C905a.

Construction Quality: The unit feels great. It's nice and solid, with satisfying weight. It clips on my visor with the wire that doubles as the FM transmitter (clever!) and just feels and looks nice.

Setup: Pairing the device was as simple as a bluetooth headset. A robotic voice comes on when you first turn on the Jabra, walking you through the process. That same voice informed you that it has downloaded your phone book. To connect another phone, just hold down the phone button and the voice repeats the process. Easiest pairing I've ever experienced. The bluetooth will enunciate the names of incoming callers if they are in your phonebook. Setting up the FM transmitter to work was trivially easy. You hit a button on the side marked "FM" and the robot voice tells you the frequency to tune into (and a radio icon lights up). You can hit the + or and the voice will announce a new frequency (these same keys control volume if you aren't using the FM mode).

Performance: The built in speaker is loud, but I much prefer using the FM transmitter. I'm really pleased with the noise cancellation. It's not perfect, but it is much easier to hear, and my wife says I'm easier to hear when I'm talking into this thing. The AD2P -> FM transmitter is a great bonus because my phone has a lot of music on it. The music sounds good, not great (you need a line in for better quality). Honestly, this is probably the biggest surprise for me because I usually hate FM transmitters. Bluetooth reception is also much better than the headsets I'm used to, probably because this device is a little bigger. I can leave my phone in my pocket and make and receive calls.

Battery Life: I have to be honest, I have only tested this for several hours at once between charging. It has been 'on' for 8 hours and handled at least 3 hours of talking without any problems for me, but I don't know how much longer it can last (I suspect much longer). I think I'll be better informed on how well the battery holds up after I've had it for a few months (I'll update this review). The device charges from a USB Micro cable and comes with a car charger adapter.

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This little guy works famously, as advertised. But beware, it works TOO GOOD. By that, I mean that the range exceeds that which is practical. So ? So, if you don't remember to switch it off each time you leave the car, and you go into a store, concrete walls or not, if you are still within it's very large radius, you are STILL CONNECTED. If the phone rings, Jabra will answer, even though you will try with your phone in your hand to answer but are prevented. Jabra still trys to connect with your phone as though you are still in the car... Most annoying. If you forget again when parking at home, it will still answer when you get inside. You must remember to switch it off each and every time you leave the vehicle. The only way I could find to override the connectivity and answer the phone in the store or home, was to use the Speakerphone on the phone which commands Jabra to Disconnect. Still, Jabra gets 5-stars for it's clarity, ease of setup, application and faithfulness. :-)

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Goal Zero 14002 Guardian Silver 12V Charge Controller

Goal Zero 14002 Guardian Silver 12V Charge ControllerIf you have any of the Goal Zero Solar Panels you will need this controller to charge any 12 Volt batteries that are NOT built by Goal Zero (per the "NONE-Goal Zero Batteries" in the subject title). The 12 Volt Battery list includes: Home/Business Security backup batteries; Basement Watchdog (sump pump) batteries; AGM Batteries; Flooded batteries, etc.

Note that the maximum input wattage (from the banked Solar Panels) to this charger is really 90 Watts and not the 150 watts that is misprinted on some Goal Zero brochures. This means that, for example, the controller can handle three (3) Goal Zero 22003 Escape 30M Solar Panel Briefcase at one time. My review on the Panel Briefcase (and other Goal Zero products) is found elsewhere on these Amazon pages. (As a side note, Before knowing about the printing error, I have successfully charged batteries using four Briefcase Solar Panels without any problems, but do not recommend doing so for an extended period of time.)

This unit is compact enough and self-contained to include in your Go Bag, too. I recently purchased a second unit. REDUNDANCY is important in critical asset management--except for when it comes to a wife.

Blessings,

....Chappy

Since goal zero batteries have built in charge controllers I use the guardian when I park my camper in the shade, and put my boulder 30 panels in the sun with the 30 foot extension cable and the guardian connected directly to camper batteries

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Its goal zero and they always perform. I leave this in my r1 set and just plug it in if I'm not driving it for a long period of time.

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This completely new design works great (from late 2013-early 2013), does what I was looking for, in a nice compact, light unit that is reasonable in cost. They even have two input ports so both sizes of connectors from their solar panels work without having to have another adapter. The unit input and output wire connections are very tight and would seem to protect against moisture at the fittings. I use two of the Goal Zero briefcase solar 30w panels to keep my rugged outdoor support TrueNorth trailer's two 12v batts topped up, while camping in remote areas off the grid and away from regular campgrounds. The 4 stars is only due to the fact that I have not tested it over a long camping trip yet. If all works out, I will come back and upgrade to 5 stars.

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This is so disappointing because I have given goal zero such praise. Using their products in north and south America for work. This product is deceptive and will not work with my goal zero solar panel or my brunton. They speak of adapters but their ate none. Other than the fact that it's useless to me I like the idea of it and design. Just sucks that I can't use it.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Go Power! GP-SW1500-12 1500-Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter

Go Power! GP-SW1500-12 1500-Watt Pure Sine Wave InverterI have bought two other brands that have failed. One never did work and I was still charged 20% to return it! I did some research and found the Go Power to be backed by a serious company. After over two years of continuous operation, 24/7/365, it has delivered quality power to my three computers, scanner, laser printer, DVR, satellite controllers, speakers, wave radio, well, you get the picture. Don't mess around with a cheaper product, you'll end up paying more in the long run. With what I know now, I would pay the $950 list price.

I'm a mobile DJ and bought this inverter to power my 4000 watt PA/Lighting system. It replaced a modified sine wave unit that was noisy (static) through the speakers. This unit is completely quiet and actually provides cleaner power then my mains service. It works very well and doesn't seem to break a sweat running the PA and lighting system also powering a laptop, mixer and effects rack. It is light weight and feels very sturdy. All of the connections are good and will accommodate 4ga battery cables. I also like the separate voltage and capacity displays to give me an idea of how much time remains.

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This was a real plug and play unit for me since I waws bypassing a modified sine wave inverter. Very solidly built.

The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is there's nothing more than bar readouts for load and voltage and I prefer meters or digital readouts.

Three plus months in operation and I have yet to see any issues.

If needed, I would defintley buy another of these.

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It works ok. The only problem is that it can not be hard wired. Runs my frig tv and computer

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I would not buy this brand again, based on my bad experience. However, I bought mine back in 2003, so perhaps the bugs in this model have been worked out by now.

I would've given it 2 stars, but it did get me through Hurricane Sandy by powering my 2 refrigerators (its first emergency use), so I'm thankful enough that I'm giving it 3 stars despite its bugs. Mine does not work correctly in all modes, doesn't work the way the instructions said it should work.

I found some workarounds, but they're complicated, so I had to write my own instructions and tape them to the inverter -I'm pasting them below:

A) Without remote control installed:

Problem: Inverter does not work correctly with low power loads, like a transistor radio, whether or not it's in power saving mode.

1) With power saving mode enabled, it would work for about 30 seconds or so, then turn off, when attached to low-power loads like radios.

2) Even when the power-saving mode is disabled, it still acts as if it's in power-saving mode(!): it stays on for 30 seconds or so, then turns off (at least for about 10 seconds, then I think it went back on again by itself for another 30 seconds or so, but Corina thinks it stayed off), when attached to low-power loads like radios.

Cases where it works correctly: It seems to work okay only for high-power loads, over 100 watts, even with power-saving mode enabled. I've used it successfully for my electric drill and my weed-wacker-type Toro trimmer, and it takes a few seconds to come on but it works.

B) With remote control installed:

Problem: inverter does not work correctly in power-saving mode (even though I set the dip switches as instructed, five six and seven off). When put into power saving mode using remote (hold down button for 5 seconds until green light comes on remote), inverter acts up like it did without the remote control when power-saving mode was disabled (A2 above): it stays on for 30 seconds or so (green light solid on remote and inverter), then turns off for a few seconds (green light off for a few seconds on remote and inverter), then turns back on again (and turns on again even without any load attached!)

Cases where it works correctly:

When using remote, it works fine with power-saving mode disabled using the remote (orange light solid for inverter on, orange light flashing for inverter off). Turn the inverter on and off (keeping power-saving disabled) by one press on the remote button.

Summary and tips:

Without remote, works only for high-power loads (like drills, trimmer, etc.), regardless of whether inverter is in power saving mode or not.

With remote, works only with power-saving disabled (orange light on for inverter on, orange light flashing for inverter off).

If I need power-saving mode: disconnect remote, and use only high-power loads.

If I need to use low-power loads (like CF lights or small radios): keep remote connected, with power-saving disabled (orange light), and then switch the remote on by a short push (orange light turns solid).