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GTMax Mini-USB 2000mah LED Car Vehicle Charger for GPS TomTom XXL 540, XXL 550, XL 335, XL 350, GO

Saturday, September 27, 2014
Kensington 33362 Ultraportable Power Inverter 150

"Brick" really isn't a good description though, because the Kensington transformer has a super slim profile and is lightweight. I bought the 120w version because some people reported trouble with the 70w on newer HP Compaq Business notebooks. I figured the 120w is good now and insurance against obsolesence in the future.
The power supply is just part of the picture though, as the real beauty of the system is the "smart tip" feature. I frequently fly on international and long haul domestic trips and like to take along my portable DVD player for entertainment. Instead of hauling heavy auxiliary batteries or having both a DC adapter for the plane/rental car AND the regular power bricks, cables and wall warts for AC, now all I need is a single power supply and the right tips.
It seemed like I was always forgetting to pack the one crucial component I needed, like the USB cable to charge my Tungsten T or the wall wart for my mp3 player. With this system, everything stays in one pouch in my carry-on briefcase and the OEM power supplies stay at home, no more sharing and forgetting....
On the downside, the AC power cord really needs to be longer. Now it hangs down off the wall with the weight of the brick straining the cord. This will eventually lead to failure and an electrical hazard unless replaced. Also on my wish list is a separate European two-prong power cord to eliminate the need to pack a plug adapter.
Technical support is a joke, as the call desk didn't even know that any of the DVD tips were available. Technical spec information is nigh on impossible to get. My DVD player wasn't listed on the website and I wanted to know which tip supplied 9v.
Good luck trying to find that out without a major research project. I wish Kensington would just publish a compatibility chart on the site and keep it current, instead of that goofy query-based tip selector. It is so out of date, that it doesn't list many of the DVD player models that have tips (e.g. Panasonic).
I wanted to find the right tip for my Philips PET1000 DVD player. I finally had to go to the manufacturer websites that Kensington makes tips for to dig out which one uses 9v (it was Panasonic). Bought the tip, works like a charm. This works for other devices that aren't listed too, like my Tascam gutiar trainer. If the tip fits your device without forcing or isn't loose, it is probably the right one. However, ALWAYS check the voltage and amperage first to avoid frying your stuff.
The bottom line is that this is head and shoulders above the other AC/DC systems out there. If Kensington can keep up the product support by making new tips for gadgets as they hit the marketplace, it could be around for a long time.I am very happy with my Kensington Inverter and recommend it highly. It has served me well on many road trips and airline flights.
Having a 3-prong outlet makes this a far more versatile and useful device than inverters that just have a tip for the laptop. It is by far one of the lightest devices of its kind that I have found and great for travel.
There are a few tricks of the trade when using these kinds of devices. One is that airline "empower" ports only put out 75W--and if you read the fine print it can get shut off abruptly at any time during the flight with no warning.
There ar a number of laptops that require more power than 75W--particularly if you are trying to charge the battery at the same time. No inverter can help you solve this problem but it is something to be aware of. In many cases you can either remove the battery or connect it and let it fully charge up before you turn the machine on and it will work fine.
And finally the box says 150 watts, but this is *peak* power which only lasts for a short time (such as the startup phase for your laptop). Sustained output is 120 Watts--just something to note in case you are running devices that require that reuqire a lot of juice.
But all in all this is a *great* little device and I recommend it highly.
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I purchased the Kensington Universal 120W AC/DC Power Adapter because I wanted a lightweight solution to keep my IBM/Lenovo T43 laptop powered through long airline flights. Kensington's product is a slick piece of engineering the brick is actually lighter than the one that came with the T43 (that went in the closet immediately, probably never to return). And, it's probably < 50% of the weight of some of the previous AC/DC adapters on the market. Yesterday, a friend was telling me of some incompatibility between his DC adapter and the set-up in American Airlines coach. I've had no such issues. I've had the opportunity to employ my Kensington Universal 120W Adapter at home, office, car and plane and I've had complete satisfaction in all settings. And as for the previous reviewer's comment about the 5" cord, yeah, it does make for a rather odd, dangling effect, but I've not had a situation yet where I've been unable to make a connection because the brick got in the way (although I've had a couple of stares at Starbuck's when I cram the brick into the power alcove).Read Best Reviews of Kensington 33362 Ultraportable Power Inverter 150 Here
This power adapter is light, versatile, and performs its function very well, but verify that compatible tips are available for your specific devices.It has replaced five power cables I used to lug around for trips, and worked perfectly in Europe and India on 220 volt supplies. It's actually lighter than my original Dell laptop adapter. The anywhere adapter also works with a 12VDC auto outlet and the Empower outlets found on many airlines.
This is a power adapter only, so it will not perform a data connection with your PDA, iPod, etc. something to consider if synching while traveling is important to you.
The power cord from the outlet to the brick is 6" short. This is by design to allow the adapter to hang off the wall and have more air circulate around it. The adapter can get quite hot when drawing maximum power. I like the short cord because it's one less item to coil just toss it in the bag. I've actually worn out two other power adapters by coiling the cords and causing them to fray. The cable from the brick to your device, in contrast, is extremely long (approx 3m/10ft). Kensington offers a retractable cable; I haven't bought it but it is intriguing.
A few more hints:
-The adapter comes packaged with several tips for the most common devices, including the iPod.
-Check to ensure a tip is available for your device. Kensington does not have the newer Nokia cell phone (AC-3U 1.5mm) tip; you can get the Nokia adapter for the older tip. There are tips available for digital and video cameras. Check that the tip is in stock! I had to look around for the BlackBerry one.
-Consider getting the dual charging cable. This is a splitter that powers two devices simultaneously (one high power such as a laptop and one low power such as a phone/PDA).
-The included zip case is awful. It's thin and the zipper split open easily.
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This is based on a couple of days' experience.The AC seems to work. Haven't tried DC yet.
It's lighter than the factory power supply for my Compaq Presario 2100. That's 18oz; this one is around 13oz without the DC cord; even with the DC cord it's a couple of ounces lighter. It's also a bit slimmer, though wider and a little longer.
It has built-in velcro straps on the cable. Cool, means I don't have to add my own.
The cabling is kind of interesting. The AC input cord is only about 5" long, so the power supply normally just hangs from the outlet. The DC output cord is about 10'. Both cords will detach from the PS itself, and then the DC output cord connects to one of several tips that select voltage and tip style.
The advertised capability to power almost anything is quite attractive, but I wasn't able to find anything about alternative tips at Kensington's web site. It'd sure be nice to be able to power my PDA and my cell phone, but they'll take unusual tips. Their compatibility page had lots of laptop computer coverage, and zero coverage of anything else.
When you combine the tip with the connector on the end of the cable, the result is about a 3.25" rigid connector sticking out the back of the computer. That make me nervous; it seems like it's asking to get broken or, worse, break the laptop. It may interfere with one of the major things I wanted this unit for strapping the laptop to the center console in my motor home. A right angle connector would be better. The factory power supply has a right angle connector, and projects only 0.75" out the back.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Vehicle Power Charger for Samsung A560, A680, A740, A760, A820, A840, A880, A920, A940, VGA-1000

Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Goal Zero Sherpa 50 Inverter - 110V Black OS -Kids

Friday, August 29, 2014
Rapid Car Charger + Generation X Antenna Booster for Samsung T459 Gravity, T919 Behold, R550 Jetset

Thursday, August 14, 2014
Samsung Car Charger for Samsung Captivate SGH-I897

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Works well for my Samsung Captivate. I thought it had a detachable USB cable that you can use separately (on a computer or the Samsung wall charger) but that is not the case.Want Samsung Car Charger for Samsung Captivate SGH-I897 Discount?
Monday, July 7, 2014
Fosmon Micro USB Car / Vehicle Charger for Samsung Intensity III SCH-U485
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
12V 9AH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Battery for UB1280 APC SmartUPS 1400RM 2200RM3U

UPDATE: I contacted the seller, and they're going to send me 2 new batteries with the correct terminal sizes. Very impressed.I bought this battery as a replacement for a Verizon FIOS telephone powerfail backup after the original battery died after several years of use. The battery cost about half of the original equipment replacement battery, and works just fine.
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After digging around on the 'net for a battery to replace the dead one in my CyberPower 350 UPS, I decided to give this unit a shot. (I may have actually ordered a slightly different model [eg, 7aH instead of 8 or 9]).The unit arrived quickly, and fit no problem. I charged the UPS for ~8 hrs and then tested it to see how long it would light a 60-watt lamp. The lamp stayed lit for at least 45 minutes (if memory serves), and that's certainly long enough for the UPS to keep my computer devices charged for a typical 5 minute power outage, I figure.
I've got a couple more UPSes with dead batteries and I'll be buying them from Chrome/UB.Did not last 1 year, I have gone back to those that last at lease 2 times longer, lesson learned.
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I used these to replace the batteries in both of my APC Back-UPS ES-550's. Very inexpensive, compared to the battery that APC sells, more ampacity and the first one, on this computer system, has lasted several years already. The one for this review went into the UPS for the TV/DVR/cable box, just recently, and it works great, as well. I haven't found a better bargain to replace the batteries in my uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).Monday, June 16, 2014
Gomadic TipExchange Tip Number A4

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Monday, June 2, 2014
Parrot Minikit Slim Portable Bluetooth Car Kit

The only down side is when you turn the volume up all the way, the unit can "rattle" a bit, the sound seems mechanical, not static or the speaker itself. Not a major issue, but I have noticed this small flaw from time to time. I can't speak to the battery life as I have it hard wired to switched power.
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I had several issues with this product. The biggest problem is the battery life. It has none! There is obviously something wrong with the auto shut off to save battery life. It is supposed to turn on and off automatically to conserve power but from day one, each day I got into the car it was dead. Secondly, the power cord is so short it doesn't reach the outlet from the visor. This was a total waste of money for me. I would not recommend this product to anyone.Read Best Reviews of Parrot Minikit Slim Portable Bluetooth Car Kit Here
I was hoping this would make calls easier to handle while driving. I could not hear over road noise on the highway and ended up having to hold the bluetooth device in my hand like a phone. Also, the lack of an off/on indicator was annoying. In town, I felt my eyes were on the road less than just making the call with the phone. My 2009 Scion has an iPhone port(not USB) to control the radio. This device did not work if my phone was plugged into the iPhone port. I was hoping for a simple solution to update my car's capabiliity to be hands free, but it seems I am better off saving my money to have bluetooth installed in the car.Want Parrot Minikit Slim Portable Bluetooth Car Kit Discount?
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
Samsung SGH-T429 Cell Phone Car Charger
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
HTC T-Mobile Wing/ Herald/ P4350 Cell Phone Car Charger

I use this charger for my HTC Touch HD. I got it just before we start my long 3000 miles trip. On the whole trip, it can keep my mobile phone always in full energy, when the mobile phone is running GPS software.
Very Good!I really love it. I travel so much and having this in my car gives me one less thing to worry about when it comes to my phone. Its efficient, sturdy.. unlike those retractable ones... and its great! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone!
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There is not much to say here...I got the charger, plugged it into my car, and it works great! That's all ya need! Excellent value!Read Best Reviews of HTC T-Mobile Wing/ Herald/ P4350 Cell Phone Car Charger Here
It will break. I got a replacement from them ... without any questions asked. 5 stars for service but the material sucks... I guess you pay for what you get.but over they were very quick to replace my Charger..
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This charger fell apart after two weeks.It was working great before that though.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
ReVIVE PowerUP 4P Rapid Car Charger & DC Splitter Adapter w/ Dual DC & Universal USB Charging Ports

Another cool feature abouth this product is the ON and OFF switch. My car's DC socket stays on even when the car is not is use. So the 4P allows me to turn the power off completely so the car battery does not drain. LIFE SAVER AND A MUST HAVE!!!The only issue is that it works its way out of the lighter hole, causing it to disconnect. Other than this it works as promised.Awesome product. Works well in my hyundai accent as I use it to charge, not only, my apple products but my in-car WiFi. Using this device eliminates the need multiple car plugs as the ReVive has built in USB receptors.plug, this is amazingly compact and versatile and answers your on the go charging needs. my cell phone always needs charging and this is fabulous to have. My fiance can charge his phone at the same time and I plug my GPS into it. Really happy with this product.I was skeptical buying this item but upon receipt I was pleasantly surprised. This is nice well finished compact yet effective item. Bothe USB ports delivers enough shared power to charge 2 iPhone 5 or an iPad 2 (Remember the total Amps I can deliver is only 2.0 and iPad 2 needs 2.0 so you can't have another device charging at the same time if you are charging an iPad)
The configuration option is very good for changing the port orientations and comes in handy when I use it in small openings with single power port.
In all very good design and workmanship compared to other cheap ones out there....I love and planning to get another one so that I don't need to move it between the vehicles.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Retractable Car Charger for Acer Iconia Smart

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This is for Acer Iconia "Smart" which is a CELL PHONE, not for "Tablet." Reading a few reviews, a few buyers mixed up the "smart" and "tablet," but it works on the phone.Read Best Reviews of Retractable Car Charger for Acer Iconia Smart Here
This product is falsely labeled. It will not work for a Acer Iconia A500.Instead, you will need a charger with the mini-cylinder plug that outputs 12 VDC at 1.5 Amp.
Be careful, a lot of mobile chargers that claim to put out 1.5 Amps, do not.
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Thursday, April 24, 2014
Powerline By Original Power 0900-78 140/200-Watt Pivoting Inverter with USB Charging Port

The unit smelled of burned electrical circuitry. I thought that perhaps I just got a defective unit until I read a review on Amazon about another Powerline brand inverter where the customer had the same experience with two units.
The unit is very compact and light. It easily fits into my computer bag and is 1/3 or less the weight of the typical converter. In that respect the unit is perfect but don't expect it to last long running a laptop. If they make it more durable for a laptop or any device pulling over 50 watts, this would be a great item.I bought it from Walmart. I was playing music in my car for about 2 hours with the engine off. I then decided to plug the inverter into the cigarette lighter to charge my iPhone. When I connected the iPhone via the USB port, I could smell the unit burning and it blew the 20 amp fuse for the cigarette lighter/radio.
A few days later I opened the unit and I could see some type of white frothing that looked like whip cream but it was hard. I could not tell if this occured when the unit was frying since the smell was gone. The unit has a 25 amp fuse which was still intact which explains why the current by passed it and blew my car's 20 amp cigarette lighter fuse.
I think the amps on this should be less than that of cigarette lighters so that the unit should burn out first. I am no electrician but I believe this could start a fire starting at the unit.
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Works great, powers whatever. The fan built-in keeps it cool and working strong. The fan noise can get a little high when drawing power from both ports, but it's worth it!It works but it is louder than your car's ac being on full blast! I thought there was something wrong with my car the first time i heard it kick on. Wait until you hear this thing! You can't use it unless it's in a noisy area. It would drive anyone nuts! Try to find a quieter one maybe. My old one, was built better, more stylish, compact, was silent and worked great. Wish I could find that one again. It finally broke after 5 years of kids kicking the crap out of it the shuffling around in my backseat. I will keep this one and just keep the stereo up unless I find a better one for now.This worked well for my IPhone....I can hear it trying to power up my hair straightener but was not successful in doing so. It was a disappointment because that was the reason I purchased it. I do like the style and the Pivoting part though.Saturday, April 12, 2014
Original Motorola KRZR K1 OEM Car Charger (SPN5532A)

Total waist of money and time!My last mobile charging cable got crushed and I needed to find a quality replacement. So I ordered this one from Amazon and it works great! Thanks Amazon!!!
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Monday, April 7, 2014
WKA12-7F2 SLA Replacement Battery - 12 volt 7ah (amp hour)

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Works fine, arrived fairly well charged as expected, so no complaints. If I remember, I'll update this in 5 years ;-)Read Best Reviews of WKA12-7F2 SLA Replacement Battery - 12 volt 7ah (amp hour) Here
Since my ups enclosure and software do more than what I would need it just made sense to swap out the batteries vs buy a new one. I have had it for 5 years now and not had any problems. Tried to buy replacement batteries local but cost was almost 3x as much! This worked well and came 95% charged.Want WKA12-7F2 SLA Replacement Battery - 12 volt 7ah (amp hour) Discount?
This battery is a perfect low cost replacement for the one just like it that I replaced about three years ago.Monday, March 3, 2014
Motorola DROID 2 A955 Combo Rapid Car Charger + Home Wall Charger for Motorola DROID 2 A955

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Used the wall charger for both my Droid and my wifes Droid2, during charging the device is almost unusable! My phone and hers kept on randomly opening programs, the screen jittered constantly and eventually we had to unplug the charger and reboot the phone to get it to function.I hope the charger didn't do any permenant damage as my wifes Droid2 is now acting quite strange (tried calling her after this and she couldn't hear me and I couldn't hear her). After ANOTHER reboot of the phone it could make and recieve calls correctly but as I said has been acting a little strange (could just be motorola bugs..but you never know)
Havent tried the car charger yet and am not sure we are even going to try it out for fear it will do the same thing.This item is basically worthless. Pieces of junk literally. The wall charger worked for about 2 minutes. The car charger worked but only charged 5 percent in an hour, but when I took it out of the port in the car it fell apart.THIS CHARGER WORKS AS ADVERTISED AND IS CONVENT TO CHANGE FROM ONE MODE TO THE OTHER. IT IS NICE TO BE STUCK AT DOCTORS OFFICE WITH A 1/4 BATTERY CHARGE AND TO BE ABLE TO PLUG THE AUTOMOTIVE CHARGER INTO A WALL SOCKET IN THE DOCTOR'S WAITING ROOM AND HAVE THE RELIEF TO KNOW THAT YOUR TELEPHONE IS NOT GOING TO DIE ON YOU WHEN IT IS TIME TO CALL THE WIFE TO COME PICK YOU UP TO GO HOME OR TO LUNCH! OR JUST KNOWING THAT YOU HAVE BACK UP RESERVE POWER FOR YOU CELL PHONE WHEN EVER NEEDED AND ALSO WHILE TRAVELING IN YOUR AUTOMOBILE, WHICH I LEAVE PLUGGED IN ANYTIME I AM IN THE AUTOMOBILE. SINCE I AM A 100% COMBAT DISABLED ARMY OFFICER AND I NO LONGER HAVE DRIVING PRIVILAGES, THEREFORE HAVE TO KEEP MYSELF OCCUPIED WITH SOMETHING AND THE CELL PHONE FILLS THAT NEED. BUT I HAVE LEARNED NOT TO KEEP MYSELF TOO FAR FROM WHERE WE ARE GOING BECAUSE MY WIFE WIIL GET ON THE WRONG ROAD IF THE WIND BLOWS THAT AWAY, SO IF I WANT TO GET TO WHERE I AM GOING THEN I MUST KEEP ONE EYE ON THE ROAD AND SURROUNDINGS OR MY WIFE WILL GO ASTRAY ONCE AGAIN!!! G.W. GILBERT
5 THIS ITEM WAS PURCHASED THROUGH THE AMAZON.COM SITE.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
12V 7.4AH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Battery for GP1272 F2 GP 1272

When the item arrived it looked like a used one or re-cycled. I have no problem with this but it would be nice to have a disclaimer on the product page to clarify this.
Another thing to pay attention to is the width of the terminals on this battery. The one I've received has narrower terminals comparing to the original battery.
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