Showing posts with label chargers cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chargers cars. Show all posts

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Premium Car Charger + ATOM LED Keychain Light for Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G (T-Mobile)

Premium Car Charger + ATOM LED Keychain Light for Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4GIt was a fast delivery and the charger works very good...I take it everywhere since I'm always on the go and can never charge my phone at home.

This item works great. Arrived in a timely fashion. The LED key chain light was a nice little bonus. I would recommend this.

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I like the product and so do all of the passengers that ride in my seat on the right. The first thing that they do is plug their phones in when they get into my car. :)

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Premium Car Charger + ATOM LED Keychain Light for Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G (T-Mobile)

Don't waste your money and time!! I Threw this charger out, it didn't work! I had to buy the expensive one at the store. What a drag!

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I bought this for me new Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G device from T-Mobile so that i could charge/keep charged while on the road.

It is made very well and does not feel cheap at all and has the internal chip to prevent fro overcharging and damaging my device.

It works great and recommend this to anyone.

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Fosmon Micro USB Car / Vehicle Charger for LG Motion 4G MS770

Fosmon Micro USB Car / Vehicle Charger for LG Motion 4G MS770The charge is short than expected, and does not charge my lg phone very well. When I hook up my Lg phone to the charge it reads slow charge.

Products arrived as I expected and came in a good condition.

I was frustated using my smartphone on the road, because the battery life. And now I got the car charger, it helps a lot. And good price too. Thanks

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Sadly this product broke within the first week. They part that plugs into the lighter spot came apart. Waste of money.

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i liked the product. it got here on time and fits perfectly in my motion 4g. the only shortcoming is that the cable is not that long.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

Audiovox GMRS862 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

Audiovox GMRS862 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio
  • New Dual Desktop Charger
  • Rechargeable NIMH Batteries
  • Hands-Free (VOX) Capable
  • Swivel Belt Clip with quick release
  • FCC License required

I've only had these for about 3 weeks and only used them a handful of times. However, they work good. I have tested them less than 1 mile and they worked great. Don't know how they are beyond 1 mile yet. As of now, I'd fully endorse this product and the seller.

Sunday, August 17, 2014

i-Blason Mini Bullet Style 2A 10w (fast) Heavy Duty Ouput Aluminum Car Charger for New iPad 3 iPad

i-Blason Mini Bullet Style 2A 10w Heavy Duty Ouput Aluminum Car Charger for New iPad 3 iPad 2 iPad Mini iPad 4 with Retina Display iPhone 4 4s 3G 3Gs iPhone 5 iPod Touch iTouch 2G 3G 4G 5G With Retractable Apple Charging Cable Also Charges HTC Inspiration EVO Thunderbolt One S One X  Blackberry Goole Nexus Tablet -Multi ColorIt charges my iPhone so fast! I only have one phone, I don't have a landline. I love how it goes from 1% power to 50% power by the time I get home in 15 min.

After having received this item, I was excited and immediately wanted to use it in my car. But when I plugged in my iPhone 4 a message appeared saying that this accessory is not authorized and cannot be used for the purpose of charging. And indeed, it did not charge at all. So, the purchase was of no earthly use. I'm very disappointed.

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this is a very handy gadget, small,light and very convenient, i will definately recommend it to everyone that keeps the ipad in the vehicle.

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I bought this item to be able to use in my car, it was great item and I do like it.

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This charger is just ok. It easily falls out of the power socket so you have to keep an eye on it to make sure it is working. When it is working it does a good job charging my phone quickly.

Monday, August 4, 2014

[Aftermarket Product] Brand New Black Battery Charging Data Sync Dock Power Charger Cradle For Sams

[Aftermarket Product] Brand New Black Battery Charging Data Sync Dock Power Charger Cradle For Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300First of all there are not a lot of choices when it comes to docks for the Galaxy S3. The Verizon MULTI MEDIA dock that I had purchased for my Original Droid was the best. You dropped your phone in on it's side and it connected nicely to the power plug without any fuss. Also when you put your Droid into the dock it automatically went into a special multi media mode. It was very stable and didn't move when you touched your phone to control it's various functions. All of the docks that I've seen for the S3 only plug into the phone from the bottom. This dock is no different. One plus with this dock is the removable rubber insert in its base. If your S3 does not have a case the rubber insert improves the fit and keeps your S3 from wiggling around. If you do have a case such as the Elago slim case pull the insert out and you can now drop your phone into the dock case and all. This is a big plus. I almost gave it a fourth star for this. However, as I said before you set the phone into the dock length wise so you have a lot of phone sticking up above the base. This is fine until you start trying to control your phone. The base is too short and the phone too top heavy. You must be careful, especially if you're trying to push the hard key for the home screen. It's almost takes two hands. The other issue with this dock is that you need to be a bit careful to seat your phone properly so that the power plug engages. It is possible to sit your phone into the base and not have it plugged in. Then you're waking up the next morning with a dead phone. For the price this is an OK dock for charging only. The quality of the materials is very good and it performs its basic function well. Beyond that don't expect too much.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

ATT Pantech Ease P2020 Car Auto Vehicle Charger - New - Premium - Rapid

ATT Pantech Ease P2020 Car Auto Vehicle Charger - New - Premium - RapidMy phone seemed to run out of juice when I was in my car....I needed a charger for my car and this one fits that need. Now when I'm in my car I don't have to worry about having a dead cell phone.

Monday, June 23, 2014

Samsung SGH-A747 SLM Cell Phone Car Charger

Samsung SGH-A747 SLM Cell Phone Car ChargerI bought two of these for the Samsung A747 SLM they both work. I'm happy. If one breaks, I'll replace it, but it's good quality for the money I paid.

Monday, June 16, 2014

Kicker 6" Two Way Speaker KIT

Kicker 6' Two Way Speaker KIT
  • Sensor Technology MicroCheck advanced semiconductor technology
  • Detection Range 0.00 - 0.40 %BAC
  • Mouthpieces 2 included
  • Test Count display's total number of tests performed
  • Power Supply Two AAA alkaline batteries, included

This product arrived in a short amount of time and was exactly as pictured. The sound quality is much better than the stock Blaupunkt (alleged) speakers in my car and the amperage handling was compatible with the Sony WX-GT77UI head unit that I installed which pushes 17 watts RMS and 52 watts peak per channel. I installed them in the front doors of a 2004 GTO and didn't really need to cut out the backing cups (as suggested on Crutchfield) after having attached the provided wires first. It was snug but fit fine.

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Satechi ST-2412 Car Lighter USB Charger Adapter with Smart Converter for iPad 2 & 3, iPhone 5 & 4S,

Satechi ST-2412 Car Lighter USB Charger Adapter with Smart Converter for iPad 2 & 3, iPhone 5 & 4S, Samsung Galaxy S4, S3, S2, BlackBerry Playbook, HTC Flyer, Android PhonesBoth charger and adapter arrived in a timely fashion. The charger itself is smaller than I expected, even from the picture, and if you are looking for a minimalist charger that effectively converts the 12v port in your car into a nearly flush USB charging port, this is it. The high-current charging adapter for tablets is also slightly smaller than the adapters sold by Edo Supply on EBay (barely larger than a USB plug), but works just as well on a Samsung Galaxy Tab, which I verified as fast-charging in my car (though I am guessing still not at the maximum charging rate, see below). The adapter is also still functional when used with other high-amperage chargers.

The only real complaints I have with this product are that 1) it only has the one USB port, and 2) the spec says this is only a 1.2A charger, though that is at least enough to get the Galaxy Tab to increase charge with the screen at full brightness and the GPS and data connections running. I eventually replaced the charger with a much bulkier one that had both a 2.1A output and a (standard) 0.5A output because I wanted the ability to charge two devices at once and maximize charging current more than I wanted the low-profile design, but I kept using the Satechi adapter to be able to get my tablet to recognize the high-current port on the other charger at all (the Edo adapters were thick enough to block the second port). Note that I am relying on stated specs for this; I did not actually perform charge time experiments on both chargers.

Wishlist: the ability to purchase the adapter separately from the charger, as it has a very nice form factor and works perfectly. A fifth star would have been awarded if the charger itself had 2A output and a second port, even if it had become slightly thicker as a result.

Bought this and an Amzer Micro USB Retractable Data Cable to use as a car charger for my new Samsung Galaxy SIII. Dont have any specs to post, but I can't tell a charge time difference between the fast times I get at home and using this unit. Perfect!

The smart converter that comes with the unit is simply a USB extender that plugs into the back of the unit. I assume it crosses/connects some of the conductor wires to simulate a different/faster type of charger. Look around on amazon and you will find some people modifying their chargers to accomplish this same task. Handy and elegant to have this available out of the box with a simple little plug.

Pros:

Fast Charging

Silver part of the unit is a heavy duty handle that swings out to pull the unit from the car lighter

included "Smart Converter" see above

cool led color changing light

Cons:

LED light is a bit bright when it turns green at night, but I dim my dash lights anyway, so thats probably just me.

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I used the Satechi 2412ST adapter on an international flight in April 2012. The product is lightweight & compact and sits nearly flush to the DC socket when inserted. There's a pull-down ring (the silver piece in the picture)to assist in pulling the charger out of the socket when needed. I didn't need it, but your mileage will vary. There is a small LED light on the face of the charger (near the USB socket), and it lights up to know electricity is flowing. It's not so bright that it would be distracting during night driving (in my opinion). Nicely executed product that just works.

I used the charger on my iPad2 and (separately) my Droid 2 Global phone without any problems. The charge was similar to plugging the devices in using their natural adapters, even on the iPad2 (so I will assume the output is the 2.1 amps as stated on the product description).

All-in-all I am happy with the product. Quick shipping via Amazon Prime was definitely a plus as well.

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I plug it in once and kept it plugged for a bit over a month. After pulling it out today one of the metal parts on the side of it broke. I just ordered another one because i liked how fast it was charging my iPhone. Let's see how long this one will last...

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I have only had this charger for one day, so I will update the review in 6-12 months once I see how well it holds up over time. As for right now? I have nothing negative to say about it. The low profile is near perfect, the construction seems solid for what it is, no problems people mentioned about overheating or blowing a fuse, and it looks pretty good for a $10 charger.

Now... the important parts. These points are particularly important if your smartphone has trouble with charge speed / efficiency while using a car charger:

1. 1.2A Power 2.1A would have been nice, but it's more than enough to keep up with my GNex.

2. The included "Smart Converter." This solves a problem so many smartphone owners experience. By effectively shorting the data lines in the charging cable, it puts the phone in "AC Mode." Without this Smart Converter, the phone stays in USB mode and charges vastly slower, no matter how much power your source is outputting. If you've ever connected your phone to a PC, you know how slowly it charges in USB Mode. The Smart Converter can even be used with PC USB ports and USB chargers.

I've tried other chargers that don't "trick" the phone into AC Mode and they don't provide enough power to keep up with a GNex running GPS and 4G. I tested this charger / converter combo tonight on my way home from Wegmans. Here are the results:

In 18 minutes, the battery gained 8%

The phone was running Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, and 4G. Screen sleep was disabled and Ingress was actively running the whole time.

That's good enough for me to be happy with this product for $10. If it fails in the first few months, I'd probably even give it one or two more tries before deciding it's junk and changing this review.

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Friday, April 4, 2014

myCharge Jolt 2000D Power Bank, RFAM-0226 (Silver)

myCharge Jolt 2000D Power Bank, RFAM-0226
  • Rechargeable 2000 mAh battery
  • Extra 9 hours of talk time
  • Built-in Lightning & Micro-USB connectors
  • Charges 2 devices at once
  • Integrated carabineer clip

I'm always looking to find good working tools that can go the distance and add to my Nerd Cave arsenal. That said, I jumped at the opportunity to take the myCharge Jolt 2000D for a test drive. Sadly things didn't work out as planned. The unit that I received was a dud. It powered up for about a minute and died. No lights, no juice, no nada. On top of that, it fried the battery in my Samsung Galaxy S3. Not a good start by any means. So here are my thoughts on this nonworking, battery frying lemon.

Out of the box, the Jolt 2000D is a stealthy thin, silver bodied paper weight and battery fryer. Weighing in at about 5.6 ounces and measuring 2.1" x 5.1" x 0.6" its no lite weight. Targeting those that own both Android and Apple gear, this charger is outfitted with both Apple Lightning and Micro USB connectors. The flexible connectors are hardwired into the unit. The power and battery level check button on this dud is located on the side next to the micro USB input. The mounted carabineer clip is solid and the only working part on this product. A 24" mini USB cable is included. The instructions are easy to read. For the suggested retail price I was expecting a little more in the box. Trust me, there are others out there that offer more for less.

For Apple people that do get a working, non battery frying unit, the Jolt will only accomodate the iPhone5. The power button on the Jolt must be held for 3 seconds after connecting their iPhone5. Users should keep in mind if the battery icon shows a solid green its 100% charged. Flashing green gives a 71-99% charge. When it begins to flash yellow, users will receive anywhere between a 41-70% charge. When the icon flashes red there's less then 40% juice. With a working unit, pressing the level check button gives an immediate read on how much power is left. Recharging the Jolt 2000D can either be done via a micro USB AC charger (NOT INCLUDED) or connecting to a computer. The manufacturer tags on a one year limited warranty to this product.

I realize that every company has its share of lemons. Even the almighty Apple has been known to lay a few. Too bad this one failed so badly coming out of the gate. One thing for sure is that the myCharge Jolt 2000D is overpriced for what it does and does not provide. For me personally, lesson learned. I would never recommend this battery frying lemon to anyone.

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This is a very cool gadget. You can carry it with you and recharge your iPhone 5 and your android device on the go. Great for mixed relationships such as ours. I plugged in my husband's smartphone when it was at 47% battery strength and it showed 100% in about half an hour. There's an included USB cable and the arms fold back into the device so you don't have a Martian-looking thing floating around your purse snagging on keys. The arms themselves are flexible, so chances of snapping them off are minimal.

This would be a five star product if it was possible to obtain adapters to accommodate two android devices (the product description is unclear, but leaves the impression that yes, adapters are both possible and included), or an iPhone 4 plus an android. I am also in possession of a couple of android chargers that fit my two Kindles, but alas, the configuration of the android plug on this one does not.

If you own an iPhone 5 and an android, this gadget would be the answer to prayer. I'd suggest to the manufacturer that either a dedicated single charger for iPhone 5 and/or SmartPhone might be the ticket, or make adapters available so that a wider variety of device combinations might be served. An outlet plug-in in addition to the USB cable wouldn't hurt, either.

My verdict is that the Mycharge Volt does exactly what it says it will do. I'd love it if a broader use was possible.

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The packaging on my Jolt said "PRE-CHARGED AND READY TO USE." So I plugged my phone in, and my phone started charging. A few minutes later it stopped. I figured maybe the Jolt's battery had simply depleted since shipping from the manufacturer so I plugged it into my computer's USB port to charge it. This is the only charging option unless you own your own USB AC power adapter. Nothing happened no charging light, just nothing. So then I figured it must be really depleted so it will need to charge overnight. Next day? Still nothing. No charge light lit on the Jolt. I figure maybe it is now fully charged but the light on the unit is defective. I plug my phone into it, still nothing. I have held down the power button for eternity, I have switched ports, still nada, zip, zero.

The only conclusion is this unit was a dud. While that happens to any product from time to time, here is what concerns me: One other Vine reviewer had the same experience. Only a handful of these units are made available to Vine reviewers. Basic statistical analysis will tell you that two dead units in that small of a sample size does not bode well for overall quality control concerning this product. There are other, comparable portable charging solutions to extend the charge of your device's battery. You may want to look there first.

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I've had it a little over a month, and find myself using other chargers or bringing this as backup, as there is no way this gives "9+ additional talk time". Though you can charge two devices at once (one with lightning and other micro-usb) I have not done it. Mainly because I can get about an hour extra hour if I am lucky. Be it my iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, and MiFi etc.

When I got it, even though it claimed to be pre-charged, I knew it would be depleted a bit, so I just charged it right away. I put it in a bag on a trip to NYC and thankfully I brought another charge backup as this thing got my iphone up about 35% more and then stopped.

It's not fully worthless, as it would be a good emergency backup when all else fails or is used up. I'd say it's good for hiking and camping, due to it's carabiner clip, but not for longer adventures. Invest in something else that is much higher than 2000 mAh.

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I really wanted to like this my Charge Jolt charger. It seemed like the perfect accessory for those transitioning to the iPhone 5. The problem is that this product hasn't really figured out how to charge an iPhone all that well.

The charger only charged my phone for a short while. While I don't really think that this was that hard to set up, I found myself second guessing whether or not I charged the device itself. Judging by the other reviews, I don't think it's my fault.

For 70 dollars, I really can't recommend this product. While the market is a bit small for products like this at the moment, I'm sure it will pick up as the iPhone 5 becomes more predominant. It's better to save your money then to waste it on a product like this.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

OEM Micro USB Car Auto Charger for Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HD

OEM Micro USB Car Auto Charger for Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX HDHaven't actually had the occasion to use this charger yet so can't really give an adequate descriptive review. So, just hoping our optimism is supported when it is put to use.

This is a well made standard car charger that seems to do its job well. This unit should hold up very well in my application which is wired between a car dock and lighter socket. I would definitely say for the price this is well worth it.

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Generac 6178 200-Watt Portable Power Inverter

Generac 6178 200-Watt Portable Power InverterThe good:

The power it produces is fairly clean. It puts out between 116 and 117 volts at 59.9 Hz. The spacing between the outlet and the USB port allows you to plug in a power brick as well as a USB device.

It will charge apple products, and it puts out the 2.1 amps as advertised.

When hooked up to a battery, it will put out 200 watts continuous and will sustain the peak load of 400 watts for a little over one second before tripping the overload.

The bad:

Generac cut some major corners in the design of this inverter. Instead of having a plug connector at the back of the unit (as other brands do) for the interchangeable hook-ups (cigarette lighter and battery leads), they have studs and screws. The cable hook-ups are rigid, which doesn't allow the wire to sit comfortably at the back of the unit.

This inverter does not work as advertised when you are using it inside your car. There is a throttle built into the adapter, which limits pull to 80 watts. My car has a 12 amp fuse (standard for all cars) for the cigarette lighter circuit, so I should be able to pull up to 144 watts let's say 120 watts just to be safe. The 80 watt limit falls short of my laptop's 110 watt pull when charging the battery while it's running. This causes the unit to beep then cut power. Once this has happened, the power has to be re-cycled manually.

The cooling fan is remarkably loud. At 1 foot, it will put out about 60 dB.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Powerline By Original Power 0900-66 200-Watt Coffee Cup Inverter with USB Charging Port and Two Out

Powerline By Original Power 0900-66 200-Watt Coffee Cup Inverter with USB Charging Port and Two OutletsThis little guy is GREAT. The shape allows it to sit in your cup holder out of the way unlike the bigger odd-shaped ones that fly all over the place while you're driving.

This device is perfect for road trips. It handled my laptop and cell phone charger at the same time, and the USB port let me charge my iPod too. The plug fit just fine, and the low-power alarm is quite effective.

The only bummer is when you have a real cup of coffee and no where to put it...

This worked for maybe 20 minutes, but after that, any time I so much as plugged this unit into the car's outlet, the car's fuse would immediately blow (even with nothing plugged into the inverter).

The concept is great, having a place to put the inverter that is convenient and doesn't dangle or shift around, yet also isn't a big device that has to plug right into the accessory outlet (which isn't always placed to facilitate a device like this, and also precludes being able to simultaneously use the outlet to power anything else.) And enough people have left good reviews that I assume they're not all so prone to quick failure. Nevertheless, I will not buy another PowerLine. I previously had the PowerLine 0900-36A which also failed (though I did get more than 20 minutes out of it). So I just don't consider them reliable, and I don't know how long other reviewers have had their units.

Luckily, there are numerous other cup-holder-sized inverters to choose from, just do an amazon search for "inverter cup"

UPDATE: I purchased the Black & Decker PI100CB. It only has one outlet instead of two, but at least so far, it's working perfectly. It is possible that the Powerline failed quickly because of a design flaw other reviewers have noticed... the Powerline needs air around the fan toward the bottom of the unit and that air flow will generally get blocked once the device is actually placed in a cup holder, possibly leading to overheating and failure. The Black and Decker has a clever design which solves this problem. It comes with a rubber insert that goes in your cup holder, and the device in turn goes into the rubber insert. The smart thing is that the rubber insert itself is designed to make sure air flow to the device's fan is not blocked.

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But the instructions say to not cover any of the vents while in use. That makes putting the inverter into your cup holder (as it was seemingly made for) a big no-no. The bottom of the cup is filled with vents and you can feel air blowing out when it's in use. So, they market this cool inverter that fits into your cup holder, but then give instructions that discourage you from putting it into your cup holder.....

When I put it into my cup holder, the light ended up turning red, meaning it was turning itself off.

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Used this inverter once so far. Clever design. I was hoping I might be able to leave it in the car, maybe stick a disk of paper on the top to hide the outlets, and thieves would think it was just a coffee cup, but the white cord sticking out the back near the top makes that hard to pull off. Still, I love the design. Charging my shaver and my iPod at the same time was no problem, and the fan did not come on, at least not audibly. Will have to try some higher powered devices and see what happens. I have some concern, like others have, that tucking it into a tight cup holder will not leave enough breathing room for the bottom vents, but with the fan not even turning on for my typical uses, I'm not too concerned. If it ends up being an issue, I can always stick a small piece of wine cork on the bottom to give it some additional space. The 12V plug has a two-position switch to adjust the tightness of its fit in the socket, a nice touch.

UPDATE: recently when my iPhone was nearly dead, the USB port on this device appeared to not be able to charge it. After 30 minutes of charging, I still had the iPhone displaying a red "depleted battery" graphic. The graphic normally goes away within 10 minutes of initiating charging. Subsequent tests using the Apple iPhone 3G AC adapter in the inverter's 110V outlet, then the USB iPhone cable in the AC adapter, exhibited no problems. Either the 500mA provided via USB is not enough, or the iphone is picky about its USB power source. There is some info on the web suggesting the iPhone is just picky. Google "iPhone reference voltage"

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Let's see..the description says 200 watt continuous 400 watt peak..Well, I bought this inverter to power my coleman inflater (170 watt)..SO I plug it in and plug into my coleman and there it goes, right? NO!! it can't handle the load..What?? isn't 170 less than 200..Why yes it is, except in powerline land...All kidding aside, if you're looking to power something close to the 200 watt range look somewhere else..if you're looking to power something less i.e. under 170 watts than this might work, but who knows..What I do know is that it WILL NOT power 170 watts so saying 200 continuous is a stretch...THANKS

Friday, February 7, 2014

Arkon SM517 Windshield Mount for iPad Mini and 7-Inch Tablets

Arkon SM517 Windshield Mount for iPad Mini and 7-Inch TabletsI bought this for my Samsung Galaxy Tab (7 inch). Don't buy a $50 GPS mount when you can get this one for a fraction of the cost. The construction is surprisingly sturdy, and it fits my 7-inch Galaxy Tab nicely. It comes with some extra pieces that might let you mount a smart phone, but I haven't actually tried it.

One small thing to note: At first it will look like a 7-inch tablet doesn't quite fit. The instructions were a little vague, but with a little imagination I figured out that the bottom two prongs are attached to a spring-loaded, sliding portion of the main piece. The instructions make it look like you need to bend it back don't do it. Just hold on to it firmly, and press straight down on the bottom two prongs and you should be good to go.

Overall, if you're looking for decent GPS mount to fit a variety of small mobile devices, this is definitely a good pick. Highly recommended.

I bought this dashboard/windshield mount and wasn't quite sure what to expect. I didn't know if it would hold my tablet or if I'd have to worry about it falling out. This is a great mount! I attached mine to the dashboard and it's very sturdy and holds my Samsung Galaxy Tablet very nicely. It's a sturdily built mount and is strong enough to hold the tablet and take the bumps and jumps of the road. For the price, this was a very good deal.

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I've got a rooted Nook Color which I use via TetherGPS as both a driving navigator (Google Maps app) and a airplane cockpit moving map display (Naviator app).

The Nook Color fits very tightly in the mount, to the point where it's a little difficult to remove. This is actually a good thing, since if you want to mount it in portrait mode the only thing keeping it in place is the mount's tight grip. I've driven and flown with it and have not felt the least concerned that the mount will let my baby fall.

I've scoured the web for mounts and while, as of this writing, it's the only option for the Nook, it's a very good option. I recommend it.

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(#1 REVIEWER)We have been using GPS units for a long time and went through a large number of units and even larger number of mounts. Arkon window mount is one of the best mounts we tried.

I am attaching a collage of three photos under customers photos which I will be referencing in this review.

Here are the features I look for in a good windshield mount and how Arkon mount measures up

1) Good suction, quick and easy to mount, stays on, does not jiggle. Arkon mount is better than most. We have been using it for a number of weeks. It has not fallen down even in rough terrain. This is a low vibration mount it generates almost no jiggle of the unit.

2) Good positioning of grippers that hold the device. This is especially important when using a phone or tablet (rather than a dedicated GPS device) as those units have volume and on/off buttons on the sides. Arkon mount does very well in this department. We did not have to do any fussing, it just worked.

3) Flexibility in holding multiple devices. Arkon comes with with 4 short and 2 long grippers. The long grippers worked perfectly for 7" Nexus tablet (see photo #1) and the short grippers worked well for Samsung Galaxy Nexus cell phone.

I also own 7.7 Samsung Galaxy tablet, which is slightly wider that the Nexus 7 tablet. My Samsung Galaxy 7.7 tablet did not fit into the mount (see photo #2). Photo #3 has two tablets side by side, where you can see the difference in width between the two units.

A note on price: During the last year the price on this mount fluctuated between $22 and $11. I found a nice tool that allows me to see price history of Amazon items. If you search on Amazon price history and select the one with the word 'camel' you will see the tool I find very useful in my shopping. You can see the history of products and send you an email when the price reaches the level you are interested in.

Overall, this is a very good mount and we are very pleased with it.

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I purchased this item a month ago. I am using it with an HTC View 4G 7" tablet. It seems to work fine if I don't use any type of cover. But, being that I'm using it in my car for a GPS, I purchased a thin TPU (rubber/silicone mix) cover for it for those inevitable times that it may fall to the floor....which with this car mount, it does more often than I'd like. The mount itself is of high quality. The suction cup stays stuck through just about anything. The problem is with the tabs that hold the tablet. They really should have some kind of small lip at the tips to prevent the tablet from popping out. I live in Pennsylvania, and potholes are everywhere. One decent pothole, and my tablet goes flying. I emailed Arkon to ask if they had longer tabs I could purchase or ones with some type of lip on the ends, but they never responded. Also, the two extension tabs that come with the mount to use with tablets seem to flex a lot. I'm not sure about their longevity. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to purchase another car mount that has some kind of lip to help hold my tablet.

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Equus 3721 Battery and Charging System Monitor

Equus 3721 Battery and Charging System MonitorThe picture on Amazon site is not correct. This battery monitor shows the voltage value with .01 precision (or two digits after decimal point). That is far more then enought to tell the battery status. I put it in the car, it automatically switches between "battery status monitoring" and "charging status monitoring". When the engine is stopped, it is in "battery status monitoring mode", when engine is running, it will be in "charging status monitoring" mode. Amazon's price is even bettern then Walmart. Definitely a great value buy. Will recommend this item to my friends.

Seemingly just another auto gadget fortunately the Equus 3721 is more sophisticated than its ponderous description. A breeze to connect to any car's 12 Volt electrical system. Simply push into the lighter socket or an auxiliary power outlet now found in many newer vehicles.

With the engine running the instrument constantly displays battery condition with an LED light; amber when marginal, red if the battery is discharging. A green light indicates a correctly functioning electrical system. All is well with both battery and, most importantly, the alternator.

The Equus is also an accurate voltmeter. Digital read-outs give exact voltage in the electrical system. Potential alternator problems or a failing battery will be indicated by below normal voltages, plus an amber or red light. Extra information is a battery icon graphically showing total battery charge. Tending towards erratic read-outs, and therefore unreliability, it is not the unit's best feature.

Equus's instruction card is easy to understand. The unit is well made, sturdy, easy to connect and to transfer to any 12 volt system not having its own voltmeter. Also, as a supplemental monitor in an RV, or a bigger boat with a remote 12 Volt outlet in a sleeping area far from the main instrument panel, overall battery condition condition can be monitored while camping or at anchor.

Good value for money; very useful. From personal use, recommended.

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The Honda 2005 civic has a marginal charging system. This meter is ideal for determining when it is time to turn off the radio to reduce load on the alternator. Voltage reading is very accurate, much better than 1% as measured against a small Beckman pocket meter, which in turn has been checked against a Powerex Wizard aa cell charger. Warning lights function well.

Some things to note when using this tester: Standard voltage of a 12 volt battery is 12.6 volts. Some deep cycle absorbed glass mat batteries will read 12.8. This is after loading the battery by turning on the headlights for 10 seconds, to remove surface charge. Note that while the lights are on, the voltage drops quickly at first, then the voltage stabilizes. Turning off the lights causes the voltage to rise again gradually. After a few minutes the voltage will stop rising. If the voltage settles at 12.6 (or 12.8 for AGM battery) battery is charged, assuming that the battery is near 68 degrees F. Lower temps raise the voltage, higher temps lower the voltage. For a standard battery figure about 12.66 volts at 32 F and 12.54 volts at 104 F battery temperature, not air temperature.

After a car has been running for awhile with no lights, radio, wipers, AC, heat or window defroster, the alternator may cycle letting the battery voltage drop for a while before kicking in. This is OK provided the charging is steady shortly after turning on the lights. An intermittant alternator will cause the red light to turn on and off when headlights are on.

The bar graph for battery condition is not very useful as the meter has only voltage information.

The instructions do not state that this tester is for negative ground cars only, a small quibble as positive ground is not common.

Had I bought this device six months ago I could have avoided killing a brand new battery in six months.

UPDATE: Still working fine as of May 21, 2013

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I purchasted this unit to use in a small aircraft that has no built in battery monitor.

The unit failed within one hour of use.

It was too cheap to bother to send back so I took it apart.

I found two loose screws holding the circuit board and display in place and a bad solder joint.

I repaired the solder joint and tightened the screws and the unit has been working fine ever since.

Unless you are an Electronic Engineer like me I would not recomend this unit.

Strangely enough, the internal components appeared to be high guality.

It was not assembled correctly.

It's OK if it works.

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just got the monitor from amazon based on the reviews here. the actual device is slightly different from it looks in the picture, with rounder edges. i guess the new product has been revised. also the protective plastic film is extremeply easy to peel off, a bit too easy i would say. or it might have something to do with the weather. here in singapore it's 30C all the time. the device has good build quality. the monitor can show two different tiny icons above voltage reading, under the battery and charging modes. the LCD is clear with bright blue backlight. basically it doesnt cost arm or leg but does all i expected. i will leave it plug in all the time in my car. i am sure i will be alerted by the unusual low voltage one day to realise the time to replace my battery. that will be the time i can recover the cost of this product by saving the expensive recovery service.

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Sunday, January 19, 2014

WARN 885005 PullzAll 24V Cordless Electric Pulling Tool

WARN 885005 PullzAll 24V Cordless Electric Pulling ToolFirst of all, when you have a good, fully charged battery, it does what it was designed to do. I've used it to raise and lower a full 55 gallon feeder effectively. I would guess it at 400 lbs. My original AC charger died within the first month and one of the two batteries went bad within the first 3 months. Warn replaced them no questions asked although it was an inconvenience. I think the NIMH batteries were a questionable choice considering their spontaneous discharge rate of 1-2% without use. Lithium-ion would have been a better choice in my opinion. Overall, it does meet my needs but could stand improvement.

I like the winch but it has some limitations. Most noticeable is the battery life is short.

I'm building a house and I recently used the Pullzall to tilt up some engineered trusses that weighed 330 lbs. each. The winch was a life saver!!! The winch load varied from around 500 lbs to 0 lbs once the trusses went vertical. I was able to raise three trusses before the battery started to go low. With the second battery I kept on working. Since the winch doesn't free-wheel you have to power in and out which is a battery hog. If you leave the unit on (even without use) the batteries drain overnight. A battery charge takes about an hour and a half.

I have purchased a 30' synthetic cable hoping to get a more useful length on the winch. Although synthetics do abraid so I'm not sure??????

A remote pendant would be nice but the loads are low and the cable is stout. The variable speed is great for tightening but once taunt, you will be using the full speed, which is acceptable.

You have to make sure that the winch body does not come in contact with surrounding structure when pulling or else you will crack the plastic case or battery compartment. The unit is well made but plastic is plastic.

I do like this unit and would buy it again. You should check the duty cycle to make sure it will fit your needs. I won't be throwing away my chain falls and lever hoists but for light work this will be my first choice.

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Does indeed have the power to pull. I use it to draw my Seadoo Speedster jetboat onto a jetdock. 5 more feet of cable would be nice, but not being able to free wheel out to the load is an unnecessary time consumer. Battery juice is adequate, and I'm glad they used NiMH batteries, no memory effect. You can charge them whenever to keep them ready to go. All in all a nice lightweight portable winch.

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Like it very much. It s working fine...The only negative is the weight . Ladies might not like it... Great tool

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Advanced Car Mount System for Blackberry - FM Transmitter & Charger - Hands-Free Calling - Car Ster

Advanced Car Mount System for Blackberry - FM Transmitter & Charger - Hands-Free Calling - Car Stereo MP3 Playback - for BOLD 9000 / 9700 - Curve 8520 GEMINI - World Edition 8800 / 8820 / 8830
  • INDUSTRY LEADING 3 YEAR WARRANTY
  • Superior Mount design combines 3 most important features in just one unit : holds, charges & plays BLACKBERRY!
  • BlackBerry specific feature: Hands-free calling , Music Automatically Fades out when Call Comes in and Resumes
  • Transmitter features LCD screen and best quality sound in today's FM transmitter technology
  • Simple to use: plug into cigaretter lighter adapter -charge and play. Includes usb port

It's very easy to use and install but the sound quality is horrible. Always hear static no matter which station I tune to. When I receive a call I can hardly hear it even on max volume in the car. They can hear me well, but I can hardly hear them. For the cost I suppose you pay for what you get, but I would rather have skipped this purchase and paid more for quality. Even when the volume on my radio and phone is on max the music is not as loud as it should be. Just overall a bad quality of sound playback on this item.

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I was so excited to buy this item, but the signal interfered with the radio in my car. It made an awful sound whenever I attempted to use it and on which ever station I chose, I looked online and found that this had happened with other Vue owners as well. In the end I still gave the product 3 stars though because I gifted it to a friend with a Celica and he LOVES it.

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It works and its a very simple set up.

Fast delivery and very eager to please customer service!

However, in my little car it tended to obsessionally tip over on one side.

Also, The static you hear when you are listening to your mp3 songs can get annoying but it's somewhat difficult to change the station because the placement of the station display is at the top of the thing and you can't see it without taking your eyes off the road longer than I, at least, am comfortable with.

The hands free talking feature is very cool and works well but listening to music is not a great experience. It just depends what you value most. I do use it enough to not have sent it back but I don't use it as much as I thought I would.

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Ok, hopefully I have done something wrong in installing this unit, because no one else talks about the fact that the unit is top heavy with the Blackberry in it. If I turn a corner, the unit itself turns around. I am very disappointed at the asethetics of this unit. Any suggestions? I haven't bothered with the FM transmission thing. Sounds like a good idea, but the thing is a hinderence when it is flopping around like a fish. It is difficult to keep the unit upright, and the flexible tube is awkward to bend. At this point, I would rather have a unit that securely holds the Blackberry. I don't care if it charges it or has the call through the radio. Have emailed the manufacturer, but have heard nothing. Going to look into returning this. Too aggervating fo me!

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This product works great with my Verizon Moto Droid. I'm able to listen to music, podcasts, and Google Navigation through my car audio system. Since there is nothing currently specifically marketed for the Droid, I figured this would work since it has the connections I need. I tested the hands-free feature and that works so well that the people on the other end did not know they were on speakerphone. The audio quality is as good as one could expect from a radio transmitter. I'm not sure about the durability of the spine in the long run, but for now, it's up to the task of holding up my (relatively heavy) Droid. Since this is a universal product, the placing of the ports isn't ideal for my particular phone. The audio cord comes from the bottom up to connect to the top of my phone, and the USB input is on the wrong side. This presents a bit of a cable management challenge. However, I knew this going in, so it was not a surprise.

I was a little worried that the USB charger would not work since I've had products fail to charge via USB before, but this is able to seamlessly charge my Droid via the provided Micro-USB.

Overall, though not overly elegant, this is a fine product to suit my needs.

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

iShoppingdeals - Lot Item Bundle Kit for Creative Zen MX 8GB 16GB Player

iShoppingdeals - Lot Item Bundle Kit for Creative Zen MX 8GB 16GB Player
  • This Bundle Includes 12 Items (Non OEM): Car Charger, Travel Charger, USB Data Cable, 3.5mm Audio Cable, Black Speaker, Headphone, Black/Clearwhite Soft Skins, Screen Protector, Armband, Beltclip, Fishbone Keychain
  • Car charger: 12-24V, Wall charger: 100-240V, 2.0 USB cable is great for charging or to transfer data
  • Power this speaker with USB power cord (included) or go cordless with 4 x AAA batteries (not included)
  • Soft silicone skin case is extremely durable and provides a soft comfortable grip
  • Compatible with Creative Zen MX ONLY (MP3 Player Not Included)

This product is just what I wanted to enable me to listen to mp3's w/out earbuds. The speaker volume could be a bit higher, but is adequate for a 14 x 30 ft room. There's a hodgepodge of components with no instructions so I had to decide what I wanted and figure out how to make it work. You may think there are missing pieces, but the compartment for AAA batteries and the connecting cable from the speaker to the player is hidden and isn't easy to open, so exploration, persistence, and patience is required. Packaging is adequate and shipping/arrival time good.

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I got this for my kid, it's working good for her. The speakers fold up nice for travel. Nothing high quaility about this stuff but it's handy stuff.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Stanley J45C09 450 Amp Jumper with Compressor

Stanley J45C09 450 Amp Jumper with CompressorMy sister gave me this jump starter (model J45C09) for Christmas. I used it for the first time yesterday to jump start my car after its battery drained. The car started on the first attempt. The jumper is very easy to use, BUT the cables are VERY short, which severely limits where you can set the unit down while it is connected to the car. There is no way you could put the jumper on the ground while the cables are connected to the car. In my case (I have a Civic), I had to set the jumper on the small flat area just above the radiator. It was a precarious position because if the car had shaken much when I tried to start it, the jumper could have fallen to the ground. The only other options were to find someone to hold the jumper, or lean it against the top of the engine, which I thought might be dangerous.

So, this thing works, but if you can find a starter with longer cables, I recommend you do so.

I haven't tried using the compressor or the USB power outlet yet.

Incidentally, you have to charge the jumper for 24 hours when you first get it. You charge it using an extension cord plugged into a regular household electrical outlet.

I recommend you keep the instruction booklet with the jumper so you can refer to the instructions when you need to use it. I placed the booklet in a zip locking plastic bag and taped the bag to the jumper.

When i first got this, it worked great. it was used to start a garden tractor and a car with a dead battery. However, the battery in the unit seems inferior, and did not hold a charge for more than about a month. Recharging was not able to get it to full charge, according to the lights on the unit. Now in the cold weather it won't hold a charge at all, and the unite is only about 9 months old. If it is to be of any value, it should have a better battery.

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I purchased 3 of these charger/compressors for my family and have had for approx one year. The battery inside definitely holds a charge. The manual says to check the charge/recharge every 60 days. Unit has convenient 3-LED system for indicating amount of charge remaining. After 4 months and after pumping up approx. 20 automobile tires, the charger I use was on 2nd of 3 LED's and still pumped fine. I also started an SUV with a dead battery. Worked fine. Agree that cables are short, but I believe they are long enough to reach the battery in conventional vehicles (Honda Pilot & Honda/Acura sedans). The light works just fine for pumping up tires and for jump starting a dead battery. This charger/compressor gets my recommendation.

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Have had this for over a year now. Unit is well built and so far has been very useful. Haven't had to use the jump start feature on a car but worked fine on my lawn tractor which really isn't a fair comparison. Compressor is wonderful. So much easier then hooking one up to the cigarette lighter and it has a reasonable fill rate with an accurate gauge. Weight is not to much so would be useable for almost anyone. One thing that it has is the reverse polarity alarm which I feel should be included on all these units. Anyone can make a mistake and it is good to have the extra insurance of this alarm which isn't on some units in this price range. So you ask why only three stars? It is the light. Mine broke off within the first month. It is exposed and fragile. Stanley is the only manufacturer that does this and any benefit from the flexability is far outweighed by the possibility of damage. I need these units to be a one stop solution for an emergency be it a flat tire, dead battery, or light source. I cannot depend on this unit for that reason. Nothing like changing a tire in the dark and having to search for the lug nut that dropped and rolled away to make you appreciate this. Course I always keep a flashlight in the glove box as backup but I don't swap the batteries on those as often as I should. Need to work on that.

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Air compressor quit working after 7 months. When it did work, it sounded like one of the cheap (