Showing posts with label charging car battery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label charging car battery. Show all posts

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Portable 2.5 Inches LCD HD 720P 6 IR LEDs Nightvision Car DVR Support HDMI Output

Portable 2.5 Inches LCD HD 720P 6 IR LEDs Nightvision Car DVR Support HDMI Output
  • Portable HD 720P Night Vision Car DVR With wide view angle HD image sensor.
  • With 2.5 inch LTPS TFT 270 degrees rotated LCD display Screen for a good view.
  • Support HD 1280 x 720 high resolution video ,Support motion detection.
  • With 6 pieces IR LED lamp, support night vision function,With HDMI output port, support HD video output.
  • Not only can record on your way of moving scenery, but also can take all kinds of trafficaccidents to be used as evidence of the exercise.

I took a chance and I am glad I did. I've had this camera for maybe less then a month and so far so good. I got it because of the way people drive in my area and to say the least if an accident occurs it is usually a they say/you say scenario. This camera has already come in handy for me.

The one feature I really, really like about this camera is being able to turn the audio off. This makes it easy for the people riding with me to accept I have a camera in the car without them getting paranoid about our conversations being recorded. I also like being able to set the loop minutes, right now I have it set to 5 minutes which is plenty. I tried 11 minutes and I felt it was too long especially if I wanted to find a specific point on the video.

There was some quirky stuff that happened with it but that was at the beginning and they haven't happened since so I am going to chalk those up to growing pains.

I followed the directions about charging the battery for 12 hrs prior to use and letting it completely drain before recharging for the first 3 charges but the battery really can't hold a charge past 45 minutes. I just plug it into the lighter port anyways so losing power in the middle of a car ride doesn't happen. Another quirk I encountered was if I took the battery completely out of the camera unit and put it back in once or twice a day the camera started acting funny like not recording or turning on. I got the camera to work again by pulling the SD card out and putting it back in. So, I no longer take the battery out and I haven't had any problems since.

I am uploading a video with this review I've uploaded a video of the night vision on youtube search for Barrudaki it's on my channel under reviews. For the price it is a good camera, if you can live with the occasional quirk and try pulling the SD card when it does act up you can be happy with this camera. Not sure how to judge the night vision. I would say it is ok. If you encounter an issue try pulling the SD card out and reinserting it.

It records in .avi format which is good,it is compatible with other editing software I have.

**Update***

Not sure what is going on but looks like the seller changed the description of the dash cam. Not sure if they are selling the same model I have so just a heads up quality may defer.

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I keep a dash cam running when ever I drive to catch those instant moments and it has already saved me a ticket from a crooked cop so when my dash cam died I purchased this one. I purchased another camera $10 cheaper and it lasted 4 months. Even though it looked IDENTICLE it was by far inferior. This one has a larger battery (5c rather than a 4c), it actually does have an HDMI output (the other said it did but did not), it feels heavier if that means anything (internal electronics?) it actually does accept a 32 gig memory card (says will accept up to 64 gig) where the other says it will accept up to a 32 gig does but will not. The menus seem more in-depth rather than something to seem like you have an operating system like the others. It is ever so slightly larger but maybe that is just my impression. It comes with many cords (HDMI adapter, audio/video adapter/power cord/PC USB cord where the other only comes with a power cord). Now, I just installed this camera to replace the other that died so I will be updating this review as the data changes for better or worse so stay tuned, but so far I am very impressed more so than the other when it first arrived.................... UPDATE: I discovered today, the first day of use that the display is much clearer and sharper in bright sun light then the other unit I had. Another impressive factor............ UPDATE: My unit stopped working after 5 days of use and after some diagnostics found the memory card failed. Also found that this unit does NOT accept 64 gig memory cards as it says. When my 32 gig memory card failed I purchased a 64 gig high quality and it would not accept it. I tried several others and still did not work so went back to a 32 gig and back in business. But also found that once I turn off the unit it will not turn back on till I cycle the power... WTF...That's cool, I want it to turn on and start recording when I start the engine. Final note: You may wish to give it a good over night charge before using it off the cycled power outlet otherwise you may have unpredictable issues on startup and shutdown in automatic mode. UPDATE: the auto cycle off when power loss has stopped working... no big deal... when I turn off the vehicle I can turn off the unit and when I start the vehicle it auto starts as its should.

UPDATE 6/20/2013 It has died completely except for the power light... No screen operation at all... It's time to bury it...

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this camera if "good enough". you can read plates of the car that you are behind at a stop light but not if you are following the car at a safe distance on the freeway. the mic picked up a lot of vibration noises even though the suction mount is very solid. i couldn't get some of the features to work without crashing the unit and having to reset it. for example, if i opt to have the camera record for 10 more minutes after i turn off my car, i would need to power cycle (sometimes needing to unplug and remove the battery) the camera to get it working correctly again. another bug is that i could not get the screen to turn off automatically after a set amount of time of operation. i resorted to folding the screen up so that it's brightness does not distract me while driving at night. also, the motion detection is not sensitive enough for a reliable recording and it cannot be adjusted. otherwise, it's a solid unit.

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I purchased two to cover the front and rear of my car. I purchased a 32GB SD card for each and after using both for a day one failed and would not accept the SD card then the other went too. I confirmed with the seller about the defective one and returned both. I cannot take chances with one not recording when it is absolutely necessary. I plan on investing in a more expensive and reliable unit through amazon.

One thing to note, once car drivers see the camera in the rear of the vehicle, it changes the way that they drive too and tailgaters start to back off.

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So far so good.

Can't say much about it now but manual is the usual made in China. You can not count on it.

Quality is good.

I will come back with some more reviews and will upload a movie soon.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Solarrific Large Solar Backpack Panel

Solarrific Large Solar Backpack Panelthis came to my house very fast. it was in great shape too, no damage. this solar panel works a lot better than the 410mah one does. it picks up light from cloudy days and light from a distant indoor low voltage light too. i like the size and weight, it is a nice smaller panel. i charged my cell phone when it was dark and gloomy, put it in the window and hooked it straight to my phone. the battery is 3.7v 1075mah and it charged it when it was snowing, so the clouds were dark grey. nice product.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

USB Sync & Charge Cradle (with AC Charger) (w/ 2nd battery support) for BlackBerry Curve 8530

USB Sync & Charge Cradle for BlackBerry Curve 8530This item is very poorly built from plastic with what appear to be plastic contact pins. After three days the pins were inside the charger and could not be retrieved. Therefore, it no longer is working. I am an adult and did not abuse the charger.

For those of you like me, who enjoyed using a docking cradle on older Blackberrys where you just sit the unit in the cradle; read on. Since the Curve doesn't have external contacts. this is the only cradle option. Basicly it is a cradle with an arm that holds the micro USB male end. At first I did not like it. It is a little bulky, and it's very hard to line up the Blackberry with the arm. Then I learned a trick. Slide the Blackberry in towards the arm at a very slight outward (right side pulled up just slightly) angle and it slides right in every time. Now I can do it with my eyes closed. All in all it's not bad.

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Socket that plugged into phone on unit was never attached with screws.

Screws were laying loose inside cradle. Took it apart and attached with srews and now works fine.

Cannot believe it was shipped like this as you could hear screws rattling around in cradle.

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not a good buy the contact pins bent and broke in nder six months for the money i expect it to work for more then a year they add a weight to the inside to make it seem better then it is

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The company sent the wrong charge cradle and they said they would send the correct one. Communication was terrible trying to find anything out and finally got a email saying I was getting a refund. To my surprise I did get a refund but I still have the old charger that does me no good and did reply with an email on how to send product back but no response. The photo of product was correct when I purchased it

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Apple USB Power Adapter for iPod (White)

Apple USB Power Adapter for iPod
  • Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G
  • Convenient USB-based adapter to charge your iPod at home, on the road, or whenever your iPod is not connected to a computer
  • Plugs into a wall outlet
  • Requires iPod Connector to USB cable
  • Connects directly to an iPod shuffle

I use this to charge my Apple Nano Ipod.

There's no problems using it.

The nano seems to charge quickly using this adapter!

There's nothing else to buy, just plug in the usb 2 cable that comes with the nano into this and the other end of the cable into the nano, and then the adapter into your electrical outlet.

I think it is a shame the Nano does not come with this included!

Anyway, this seems to be a very good charging adapter. It's just way too pricey -even for the high-quality construction of it.

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This is an excellent way to recharge your Shuffle away from the computer in a hassle free manner. Just plug it into the wall and you are done, no wires. The plug also folds in for easy storage, just like any other Apple or Canon Elph charger.

Say you ran out charge in the gym or in a non-tech-savvy friend's house, just pull this out of your bag and ready to go in a few minutes!

It can also be used to charge any other device which has a USB recharging capability. I have tested in on Palmone's Zire PDA so far and it works great. I am already looking for a USB cable for my Sony Ericsson phone. A possible to solution to mutiple chargers on your next trip.

Maybe a little bit overpriced but it still is affordably priced. Nice addition to your iPod Shuffle!

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BUYER BEWARE!!! They are advertising an Apple USB Power Adapter. What they are shipping is a knock-off. I have the real 'Apple' version purchased from the Apple store so I know what it looks like. The model shipped from Tony Store has different style prongs (squared at the ends rather than tapered), the gray plastic and green dot are a much darker color than the real thing, the words 'designed' and 'equipment' are misspelled. They are spelled correctly on my genuine Apple charger. You can also look inside the end where the USB cable plugs in and see the actual internal parts are different as well.

In my opinion Amazon is aware this is going on and is just as guilty as the crooks selling it. It will most certainly affect what I buy from here going forward. One reason that I have shopped with Amazon in the past was the credibility that I believed they had earned. That is gone.

For those (and I am sure they are out there) that will argue 'for that price you should have known', I don't believe that is valid. There are always overstock deals, and inventory purchased at deep discounts from companies going out of business that you can find available by shopping around. What is going on here is just false advertising by Amazon and the vendors they are aligning themselves with.

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Don't waste $30 on this adapter. You can get an aftermarket one on Amazon for under $10! Just search by "USB Power Adapter." Apple is famous for this selling add ons that are triple the price of something you can get elsewhere. They used to be able to do this before Ipod's became so popular and companies started making copies of their docks, chargers, cases, etc....

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I found this extremely useful because before, when I went on vacation my ipod would run out of batteries and I wouldn't have any music for a few days because I couldn't get to a computer. You just have to plug it into the wall and put in it the cord that you put into your computer to charge it. You can use it while using the itrip or any other accesories. I would recomend this to all people expecially if you travel or are away from a computer for awhile. It is well worth the money.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Anker® 15W 3.1A High Output Simul-Port Car Charger: USB Port for iPhones and iPads, Built-in Micro

Anker® 15W 3.1A High Output Simul-Port Car Charger: USB Port for iPhones and iPads, Built-in Micro USB Cable for Android Phones - BlackFrom the reviews I got the impression that this would charge the Android phones at 1A (AC mode charging displayed on screen). Unfortunately it turned out to be a false assumption as my phone shows to be charging in USB mode which means it is drawing only 0.5A which ultimately means my battery will drain even if I connect it to this little gadget when Navigation and screen is on. Now I have to go through all the hassle of cutting the USB cable and shorting Data cables. Why can't you at least short one of the USB sockets so I didn't have to go through this trouble.

Edit: Surprisingly, the manufacturer got in contact with me after seeing the review (I didn't try to contact them at all). They sent me a cable that I can use with my Galaxy Nexus so that it will charge in AC mode using this adapter. It all works fine now. While the product needs this cable to work as desired the company's attitude was just great so I had to make it 5 stars. Now I feel mcuh more secure knowing that the company is behind the product for sure.

6/6/2012 Well, I wasn't expecting a refund or anything but the seller, Laptopmate, really went above and beyond what was necessary to make things right after reading my review and fully refunded my purchase without me even requesting it! And they offered to send me a different replacement product for free. So I still don't like the product but at least you can be assured you'll be covered if there are problems. The seller is truly exceptional, wish all Amazon sellers were the same way.

Original Review

So my goals were to be able to use a single car charger with two different phones, my girlfriend's iPhone and my Android phone. I would just need two device specific USB cables and this one charger. When I received the item I was a little shocked at how small it was. It was actually perfect for my car because it is just a tad longer than the actual cigarette lighter so I was able to fully close my ashtray cover. Perfect I thought.

Before hooking either of our phones though I wanted to test it out as the size was a little disconcerting to me, especially if this device is a high output device. I wasn't sure how it was going to keep cool, etc. I decided to charge a simple bluetooth earpiece just to see if it was a fast charger or not. On my typical drive home my regular, single output charger can normally charge my earpiece from one bar down to full. For some reason this device stayed at one bar down for the trip. That was funny I thought, but at least the device wasn't fried.

The next morning I turned on the car and noticed a burnt smell. I realized it was the charger right away and sure enough it was smoking. It wasn't hot or on fire or anything as I unplugged it right away. It just burnt. Something inside was lacking I suppose.

Anyways, glad it died on the second day, I just threw it in the trash. Was on sale for only four bucks so to me it's not worth contacting the reseller to get a return. Plus I definitely DON'T want a replacement, even if it were free. My hands still smell like burnt electronics as does my car. It'll probably take a couple of days to fully air out.

My advice, stay away. I think for the size it should not be such high output as it really does not have the cooling mechanisms to support that much output. At least in my opinion and I suppose that's why it burnt so quickly.

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I got this charger because I spend a lot of time in the car and use Bluetooth and GPS on my iphone regularly which isn't great for the battery. I have tried other chargers in the past but they never seemed to last very long and didn't charge my phone well (in one case the charger wouldn't even maintain the battery level). This charger appealed to me because I can use any USB charging cable with it which allows me to charge my phone, my ipad, my wife's phone or my Anker external battery pack. I can charge 2 devices at the same time when necessary and the charge rate is superior to any others I've tried.

The device looks nice too. I know appeal doesn't improve performance, but if it's visible, I want it to look nice. The glossy black finish is very attractive and the blue indicator light is diffused enough that it's useful and not distracting. I actually abandoned a previous charger due to it's harsh, overly bright red indicator light (in addition to poor performance).

There are car chargers galore to choose from. Some much cheaper and some much more expensive than this Anker product. It's hard to know which one to choose, but after several attempts, I've found it! Save your money if you're considering a higher priced one and save your time if you're considering a cheap one. This device performs the way it should and looks nice to boot. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who needs a durable and versatile car charger that performs well consistently. And with the USB and micro-USB ports, it will charge just about any modern device.

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Be wary of cheap chargers. We have both Android and Apple iPods, iPhones, and now an iPad in the house. At times we saw these devices losing charge even when they were plugged in and supposedly charging. After we bought an iPad 3 and I wanted to ensure I didn't waste money so I did a lot of research. It turns out that Apple has done some tweaking to the USB connection to get more power out of it, and Samsung and other Android device makers have done *different* tweaks and these tweaks are incompatible. To charge an Apple device at high-speed you need a special USB port like this one which works great. For Android devices (to charge at high-speed, as opposed to "normal" the max power available through a normal USB port) you need a different type of port and this charger provides that via the permanent micro-USB cable. We had no problems using this to charge a Droid3 and iPad3 simultaneously, at high-speed.

Highly recommended!

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I don't know if it's just me, although I doubt it, but I constantly rely on my iPhone at college. All day it is in use, and needless to say that means my battery drains quite fast. I was looking for a good car charger and ended up with this one, all I have to say is that it is amazing! It can charge two things at once and works on both Apple devices and anything else you can think of pretty much. I am very happy with this product.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Pantech Link 2 P5000 Cell Phone Car Charger

Pantech Link 2 P5000 Cell Phone Car Chargerlove the charger the best feature is the charging ability fast charging much better than my household charger even

This charger doesn't fit well in my vehicle lighter hole, wants to fall out and doesn't even work. Will definately have to send it back or ask for a replacement.

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We were looking for a car charger and it is double or triple the price if you buy it in the store. My husband likes it a lot. Price is excellent. I would definitely recommend this product.

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Motorola Razr V3, V3i, V3c, Slvr L7, L6, L2 Pebl U6, V190, Mpx200, V360, V323, V325 - Ch710 OEM Ori

Motorola Razr V3, V3i, V3c, Slvr L7, L6, L2 Pebl U6, V190, Mpx200, V360, V323, V325 - Ch710 OEM Original Auto Car Charger Syn0847 replaced by newer version SPN5532I bought 2 of these and a RAZR battery from EFORCE CITY throught AMAZON assuming that Amazon would enforce some truth in advertising. Clearly all 3 products are china knockoffs according to the counterfit guide that one finds on other motorola product pages, but conveniently left off this one. I wrote eforce to compalin (dont bother calling!) and they insisted that all of their products came straight from Motorola!

The chargers work fine, so for the price, I got what I paid for. The battery however (also clearly a knockoff) held less of a charge than the one it was replacing. I asked for a replacement(OEM as advertised this time Please!) and another knockoff was sent. Im disappointed in AMAZON for this. I was told to return anything I was unhappy with. Ill lose out on shipping both ways.

one star because it worked, and they lied.

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The car charger I ordered and got works great with my phone, but when I got it, it didn't look like the one the seller had pictured. He said it was on OEM. The one I received just had a small blue dot that lit up. The charger does look like it would be an OEM. I read from one seller that the one with the small blue dot was the newer model but I just checked the Motorola site and the one with the all blue glowing top is still the one they show. Reading a review by another buyer on another sellers site I found he had the same problem I did. So you may get the charger that is actually pictured and you may not depending on the seller. (Charger works great the reason for the 4stars and not 5stars is the charger did not look like the one pictured. If you really want what is pictured you may want to ask the seller if it is the one pictured, if you don't care what it looks like and just want one that works good then you can just order it)

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It's cheap, eforcity delivers quickly, however, may not actually be OEM. All of the OEM chargers I've seen (model number SYN0847) has glowing stylized "M" motorola logo. This item, however, does not; it only has a small blue led underneath the "M" that glows when it's plugged in. All of the other labeling on the charger looks authentic Motorola. Maybe a really good knockoff? Anyway, does the job just fine (see title), and, again, it beats paying $20 at cingular.

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Works perfectly and definitely can't beat the price. So glad I didn't go to Verizon and pay full price. Totally not necesary.

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geniune motorola product. works just like it should. No more problems with no-name chargers and the "INVLD CHARGER" message. using on a v323.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Unique Gomadic Car and Wall AC/DC Charger for the Samsung Zeal - Two Critical Functions, One Great

Unique Gomadic Car and Wall AC/DC Charger for the Samsung Zeal - Two Critical Functions, One Great ChargerThe charger itself is pretty awesome, solid contruction, long cable length. it comes whith an adapter tip for this phone. not the snuggest fit. so it may fall off, and then your screwed.

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Sunday, July 6, 2014

Car Kit for iPod-iPhone3G (6-in-1B)

Car Kit for iPod-iPhone3G
  • Brand new non-OEM.
  • 7-In-1 Features: FM transmitter: All channels, Car charger, Holder with adjustable clip, LED display for FM channels, Support full stereo music
  • Support all FM channels.
  • Power by car cigarette adapter.No battery required.
  • iPod not included. Compatibility: Apple iPod 3rd, 4th, 5th Generation, Mini, Photo, U2, 1st, 2nd, Gen Nano, Video, Classic, Touch

I don't usually write reviews, but I was so pleased with this product that I had to do it. I have owned several FM transmitters (Griffin, Belkin) and always found them to be very annoying with having to change channels constantly. With this one I drove all the way across New York State and never changed the channel once. There was very little hissing and interference. Moreover, the holder is very handy and adjusts to many different sized ipods. I have a Touch, I didn't try it on other kinds. Great product! (Even has a remote, which I will probably lose, but it's still nifty)

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Let me begin by saying that FM transmitter should only be bought if you don't have a AUX port or don't want to fiddle around with cassette adapters.

Now with that little bit out of the way, I can say that from my initial tests this mounting Kit and FM Transmitter work beautifully. I have an iPod Classic and the kit comes with adjustable sides, allowing it to fit all iPods. The sound quality is good, and the kit charges the iPod. All-in-all it is definitely worth the money I have only three minor complaints about the kit. (The transmitter is covered below)

1. The Kit shakes a small amount when you drive due to the vibration of the engine (I drive a 2001 CR-V). I drove for around 30 minutes on variety of roads (highway like, rougher roads) and it didn't fall out, nor did the iPod move out of the container, but it is something of note

2. I have an incase leather protector around my iPod, which unfortunately cannot be mounted with the iPod. Not a big deal, as I have a place to put the case while I'm driving, but could be a problem for some who love their cases

3. Depending on the placement of your cigarette lighter the screen can be harder to see. I can still see mine clearly from where I am, but there is no extension cord to move it to a better part of the car. Also, I have the gearshift near my steering wheel. If your gearshift is on the floor, problems could arise when you are putting the car into park. Like most mounting kits, you must prepare a playlist ahead of time. The remote (yes it works) is nice to skip tracks, but unless you are stopped, it is unsafe to change a playlist while you are driving.

All of these complaints I repeat are minor in the end.

Now how is the sound? I live in Northbrook, IL which is 20 minutes out of downtown Chicago; however I get all of the local suburban radio stations as well as the city stations. Despite all of the radio stations I am still able to find frequencies that work for this. Many people don't know how to use FM transmitters which can explain why some get poor reviews. You need not only a clear station, but have at least the station before and after (preferably two if it exists) also open so there is as little competition as possible.

The sound quality is good, you can listen to your music and hear everything fine. If you are someone who stresses top-notch sound, then go buy an AUX kit for your car, b/c that'll give you the best. But if you are just looking for an alternative besides the terrible radio, this kit will get the job done. One thing as of note is that it is difficult while driving to change the frequency on the radio should you encounter static. Another is that your iPod will not automatically pause once the car is turned off. Many complain about the latter, but I don't see this as a big deal, because you should be taking your iPod with you out of your car you can just turn it off then. (Leaving your iPod in a kit is just asking for your windows to be smashed in)

There certainly are some flashier kits and FM Transmitters that will autoscan and some have presets you can use in case you ever have to switch. But for a price tag slightly under 30 bucks, you won't find a better deal.

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I was pretty skeptical about purchasing this product at first. I examined many of the IPOD car kits and many of them had terrible reviews. This was the one that had the least complaints, was one of the cheapest...so therefore, I purchased it. I am completely satisfied with this product. It works wonderfully. The music from my IPOD sounds just as if I was playing a CD in my car. You just have to find a radio station that picks up well enough, which for me only took 2 tries. I think its an excellent product and would definitely recommend it to anyone searching for an IPOD car kit...take it from someone that did tons of research, read many reviews, and is price conscientious.

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We live in the Phoenix, AZ area and first tried the Kensington Digital FM Transmiter KMW33185. The Kensington had poor reception and would frequently have static and background noise.

Therefore, we decided to try this one from Bargaincell. The reception on this one is far better than the Kensington. The best thing about it is that it comes in with very little static or intereference. However, that is now a sweet memory since it broke after only 45 days of use (conveniently after the 30 day return period). I guess I should've seen this coming since it is made from a hollow sounding cheap plastic and it was less expensive than some of the other devices out there. So I guess you get what you pay for but I did expect it to last more than 45 days. The place it broke was where you plug it into your lighter/dc adapter. We had to take it out each time it was used because it gets so hot inside the car here that the digital fm station readout would've faded/burned. Maybe if one left it in it the dc plug without removing it each time it would last longer...who knows. One other negative is that it is hard to shift without bumping/knocking into it so you really have to put it into drive first then plug it in (this is true for 3 different vehicles we tried).

I was a little skeptical about the first review on this product, which seemed a bit over the top, but after receiving this product and trying it out, I'm going to have to agree: this is THE BEST FM TRANSMITTER FOR IPODS I HAVE EVER OWNED.

I owned one made by Griffin for my iPod nano and it was decent, but there was only one channel (87.9) that worked where I live (15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis) and there was quite a bit of static sometimes. When I received an iPod Touch for my birthday I went to Best Buy and paid $55 for another Griffin product and it was AWFUL. There wasn't a single station that didn't have a lot of static and it just seemed very poorly made.

I then found this online for half the price, and the sound quality is excellent. It honestly sounds as good as a CD on several channels in throughout the city. The packaging concerned me at first, as there are several misprints which made we wonder if as little care went into the product as went into the packaging, but after several days of using this I couldn't be more pleased. My one concern is that the plastic that the holder is made of seems a little cheap and I'm concerned that it might break if I change it from one car to the other too often. At this price, though, you can buy two of them for the price of one terrible Griffin product!

One other minor complaint: the photo here shows that it is black, but the one I received was white. I would have sent it back and requested a black one to go with my Touch, but I really don't care and I've been so pleased with it that it seemed like a pretty minor thing.

BARGAINCELL: If you want to send me the right color, I'd be happy to edit my review to reflect that you did!

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Macally 10 Watt Dual USB Car Charger for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Other Mobile Devices - White

Macally 10 Watt Dual USB Car Charger for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Other Mobile Devices - WhiteGot this charger to be able to use the gps on my ipad while traveling. This charger does exactly what its maker say it will do. Do not confuse this one with the low powered chargers meant for ipods and iphones. This one will charge your ipad and keep it charged. This is the one to have as a backup charger in your car or boat.

Too big, difficult to fit into lighter and have a really strong red led when plugged.

Really cheap look. Bad finishing.

But works...

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Bought this a couple years ago. Not worth the purchase. It stopped working before I could use it more than a few times. Tossed it and bought another one from a local store that is still working after two years.

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It quickly charged devices as long as only one device was plugged in at a time. Couldn't seem to handle my iPod and my Mifi at the same time.

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Bought this because it claims to charge 2 ipads, one would assume simultaneously.

Tried charging 2 ipads on a vacation trip. Smoked itself after about an hour. Got very hot.

Even though it has its own 3 amp fuse, which didn't blow.

Try a different one, and keep an eye on it that's a lot of voltage.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

CTEK 56-261 Comfort Connect 3/8" Eyelet

CTEK 56-261 Comfort Connect 3/8' EyeletProduct description states nearly 36 inches. It is only 12 inches like the one that comes with chargers. If you need a longer wire like I do so I do not have to open the hood each time, this wire does not meet the bill as described

I purchased the CTek Multi U.S. 3300 Battery Charger for use on my three automobiles and riding lawn mower. I have the Ctek 56-261 Comfort Connect 3/8" Eyelet cable on my SUV and mower batteries. It is comforting to know that I can leave my mower charging all night or longer without removing the battery from the mower and it is perfectly safe. I am ordering two more cables to put in my wife's SUV and daughter's pick-up. If they need to charge their battery while I am away all they need to do is snap the connector to the charger's cable, plug in the charger then set the mode on the charger to Automobile. No worry about reverse polarity, sparks from clamps, improper grounding or clamps coming off. The 3/8" eyelets fit on the battery post clamps on all my vehicles. No need of boring out the hole to fit the bolt on the clamps. Plus, if you are away from home and need a jump the connectors can be left in place while standard jumper cables are used. Another plus, more so for the charger is it is so small you can take it with you on a trip where as a standard charger takes up too much space. This is a great system and the tech support is top notch. The only negative is the cable is somewhat short but I am sure that is by design to keep it away from moving engine parts while the vehicle is in use.

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Liked the other reviewer claimed, it was too short. I bought 2pcs for my motorcycles and had a hard time to route the connector from the battery compartment to the outside where is convenient to plug into the charger. The hole of the eyelet was actually too large however it could still be tighten to the battery. Other than that it is a perfect connector for my CTEK charger.

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The CTEK 56-261 Comfort Connect 3/8" Eyelet was really an M8 (8mm) model. The eyelets had to be enlarged with a dremel tool to make it fit a 3/8" post. Don't try to drill out the eyelet or you'll probably destroy the connector. Grind it out instead. It seems to work fine once it fits the post. I only gave it two stars because I don't appreciate being mis-lead by the description.

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These are great accessories for the CTek chargers. I put them on my 4 wheeler and motorcycle and even truck to allow me to simply plug the charger into the plug without having to access the battery terminals to charge the batteries.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Menotek Travel and Car USB Charger Kit

Menotek Travel and Car USB Charger Kit
  • Use a USB cord to charge your Keyboard, iPod, iPhone, MP3 player, Flip Video Recorder, mobile phone, or standard USB device that can be charged with a USB cable
  • Great with Menotek Flexible Bluetooth Waterproof Mini Keyboard
  • Travel Charger: Output is DC 5v 600ma(Max) and Input 110-220v 100ma 50/60Hz
  • Car Charger: Output DC 5.2v 600ma(Max) and Input DC12-24v 800mA
  • Led light

The Travel and Car USB Chargers provide a great alternative to charging the Bluetooth Keyboard for the iPad. The wall unit provides the current needed to keep this keyboard productive. I would have appreciated smaller versions of both chargers. I think they are too large for today's restrictive airline weights and sizes.

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The products are good, convenient but I think they charge slower than Apple's own charger that comes with the IPad. But still a good product.

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Yay! Now I can CHARGE my iPod while I listen to it in the car (through the dock, not on earbuds, of course). And I can charge it at home or at work without needing a computer or a USB drive! Excellent product!

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Great product and very convenient... it is a great alternative and charges my iPhone as it is supposed to.

In a car it will charger slower because it does not have access to enough power.

I would recommend them to everyone!

The 12 v Unit will not charge iPad. I get a "not charging" on iPad screen. Maybe this is just a defective unit.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

BAOFENG UV-5RE New Version Dual-Band 136-174/400-480 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio

BAOFENG UV-5RE New Version Dual-Band 136-174/400-480 MHz FM Ham Two-way RadioI was kind of hesitant about ordering this radio. Didn't know which model to get. I highly suggest ordering the programming cable when ordering this, or any baofeng radio. I have the software for it to be programmed (factory software doesn't work with the firmware) and if you need it, I can e-mail it to you (just comment on review). Other than that, I have communicated back and force with customer service, before and after I ordered it and they are great! It was delivered sooner than expected (which was great). I will be ordering another one of these VERY SOON. If you are going to order one of these definitely order from this company! Best Price and also very good customer service.

Good radio for the price. I would give it a 5,,, but the software needs a little more work.

But nothing major. The rubber duck it comes with kind of sucks tho.

Plastic case: A+

Battery life: A

Transmit and receive: B

Firmware: B

BTW,,, The seller is getting a 5!

Thanks for the fast shipping!!!!

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My first radio. I got it with the programming cable and downloaded CHIRP to program the radio. With out that, I've heard programming it by hand is difficult. But I haven't needed to attempt that yet.

The radio is excellent in quality, feel, sound, and function. I've had it for a few weeks and I'm still learning more and more things that it can do. The dual scan function is a great feature.

The battery life is phenomenal! Follow the instructions on the first charge, as well as the subsequent 3-5 charges, and you will be very pleased with its impressive battery life. I can monitor stations virtually non-stop for three days or so, listening to conversations as they come up on the local repeaters. I have the battery save function set to 1:4, which is recommended to have a balance between battery duration and listening sensitivity. I have not yet talked on this radio to measure the battery life when receiving and transmitting, but I would assume it will still be impressive, although shorter than when only receiving (which is to be expected).

Overall, you can't beat this price for the quality, functions, and abilities of this radio.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Milwaukee 2663-22 18-Volt M18 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring

Milwaukee 2663-22 18-Volt M18 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction RingI am a professional Audi and Vw dealer mechanic. This an excellent gun. Strong enough to take off wheels but light enough so it doesn't tire you out. I hardly use my air gun anymore.

I have always trusted the Milwaukee brand tools but this one is the best !! I used to have a corded Milwaukee impact with 300 ft-lbs, never had trouble with it, and sold it for almost what I paid for it. On a full charge I went over to my buddies garage to test it out and impresed everyone. First off everyone wanted to play with it, then I changed 2 tires on a Bobcat (the reagular one couldnt even budge the lugs), did a 4 wheel rotation on a van, even striped down a whole truck transmission, and still had two bars left on the battery !!! I definetly would recomend this tool to anyone. The first time you use it to change a tire on the freeway, it has paid for itself !! Milwaukee has a great reputation, awsome waranty, and even has parts available if needed !! Dont buy some China piece of crap likle Kobalt (Kobalt dosent even make the parts to fix the tools !!) buy from an American company !!

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I went from an older Snap-On cordless impact to the Milwaukee and have no regrets. Several people I work with have the Craftsman Lith-Ion Impact and they were very impressed with the Milwaukee as well. 450 ft.lb. vs 300 ft.lbs in that case and for not that much more money. Its a great addition to my tool box!

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Ok, I read many posts here and around about cordless impacts. To self disclose I am not a paid wrench by any stretch of the imagination. I am a serious do it yourselfer who has formal training as a shop teacher. While I don't use power tools anymore everyday, I know tools.

That out of the way, I have no real shop here at my house currently. I work in the driveway, the grass, etc. It sucks. I have plenty of tools that do the job, but all have drawbacks. Pulling the compressor and hoses from the shed, the extension cord from the cellar and the air tools out of my box to do a five minute job is painful, I have an older B&D/Craftsman electric impact that has served me well but struggles on real work. The design predates the newer hard hitting impacts by some time.

I wanted a cordless impact in the worst way. Snap On was the way to go everywhere I read. The new wrench looks tough, but it was beyond my price range heading into the holidays. I bought a Milwaukee 1/2" Set with 2 batteries and the 3/8" bare tool for right under $500. Only down side with this way was that I didn't get the light that comes in the set. I have a Makita 18V set a few years back, so i will use that light or my LED Rechargeable and save the $50 for the kids at Christmas. If you are jumping in and want both buy the kit, I imagine the light would be handy.

I did some tire swaps the first week, and both guns worked well. I pulled lugs from 3 cars with the 1/2" and did a focus tire swap with the 3/8" gun. I was impressed. But, as we all know, tires and lugs are easy. This weekend I did front wheel bearings on the Focus. Pulled tires, tie rods, strut bolts, Ball joints with the 3/8". No problems and the car is a 2002 and has 80,000 miles and a several PA winters full of salt on it. Then I used the 1/2" to pull the axle nuts, and they were a little rusty, so I wire brushed the threads and this just motored them right off. My electric struggled with axle nuts and I often would use a grinder to wire brush the threads, oil, and break loose by hand before the electric would help.

I am impressed. I am going to look for some tough things to break loose in the next few weeks, but I am satisfied this will do the job for me. Did I mention I am still on the first charge. The battery indicator makes this so nice to use, the 3/8 is at 3 of 4 bars and the half is at 2/4 bars. Time to keep on wrenching. This is definitely a why didn't I buy this sooner tool and I highly recommend it.

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i am a auto mechanic and i absolutely love this milwaukee 18v impact gun. lots of power and really nothing stops it. would recommend to anyone. i have had it for about a half a year and had no problems.

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Friday, May 2, 2014

Retractable Car Charger for Amazon Kindle 2, Kindle 3, Kindle 4, Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch, Kindle

Retractable Car Charger for Amazon Kindle 2, Kindle 3, Kindle 4, Kindle Fire, Kindle Touch, Kindle DXThe sleek design and very convenient manner in which the charger cable locks and retracts totally sold me on this item. It's small enough to easily fit within the palm of your hand and store easily in a small niche in your vehicle. I was initially concerned that because the charger wasn't officially sold in conjunction with the Kindle Fire that there could be a problem with compatibility; there is absolutely no problem. In addition, this charger is purported to fit some cell phones. It does not work with my iPhone, but if you have a phone with a small connector such as the Kindle has, it should be able to do double-duty for you. Very nice product!

Ordered on a Friday, got it on Monday! It charges my kindle fire and I got a surprise, it also charges my phone! For the money, I couldn't be happier! The retractable feature is the best, doesn't get tangled anywhere.

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Bought it for my Kindle Fire. Kept plugged in to my two year old bmw for over an hour and it didn't charge. Plugged a different cord for my iphone and and my husbands evo and both worked.. hence the charger was faulty. I just bought two weeks ago but hadnt tried until this past weekend. do not buy...

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I think it will be great ONLY I plugged it into my car and it made a pop noise.

I unplugged it and smoke came off the end. I waited a while and re-plugged and

it seemed okay. NOW I am afraid to use it as I don't want to ruin my Kindle.

So, as yet I am not giving it any stars. :-( (Had to give it a star to complete

my review)

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Do not Buy!! The charger would not charge my kindle fire. I purchased two of them and neither one will work.

Monday, April 14, 2014

LG VX5400 Cell Phone Car Charger / Vehicle Charger

LG VX5400 Cell Phone Car Charger / Vehicle ChargerThis charger worked fine; I took the time to look at reviews first because I wasn't totally convinced this would be a working item... following those reviews I will just be sure to be gentle with this one, it's very lightweight and you don't want to leave it plugged in when you're not using it, and probably want to be careful about how you store it.

For a total of bucks plus shipping, I'm willing to be a little careful! :)

First time I have a char charger and now I wish I had gotten it sooner. I don't have to worry about charging my phone overnight. I always can plug it in my car (I drive a lot during the day)

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The connection to the cell was too large. It appears that they sent the incorrect charger for the phone or they have discontinued the correct charger.

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I bought this charger with a new battery. It's a good thing the charger works because the new battery does not hold a charge.

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unfortunate, but item came thru defective; had low cost, and don't have time quite frankly to hassle around getting another

Monday, April 7, 2014

WKA12-7F2 SLA Replacement Battery - 12 volt 7ah (amp hour)

WKA12-7F2 SLA Replacement Battery - 12 volt 7ahCame charged and ready to use.I used this to power my wireless network camera attach to 7805A voltage regulator so i can moved it around without using the AC extension chord. My first usage was during the day for two days and on the third day decided to use it for 24hrs but only lasted 16hrs.I charge it with my UPS.So far its been 48 hrs and i still have 11.55 volts remaining. Anyway 48 hrs is enough for my purpose.

The battery was nicely packaged to protect the connectors. Removed packaging and installed in my APC Back-UPS ES 500. Then the UPS was started up and after about a minute I connected devices and turned them on. The UPS has worked fine ever since

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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 ;-)

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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.

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This battery is a perfect low cost replacement for the one just like it that I replaced about three years ago.

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Monday, March 10, 2014

Go Power! (Solar Extreme) Solar and Inverter System

Go Power! Solar and Inverter SystemThe product components are solid and together make up a good solution. The invertor seems to be a bit light in supplying power to more demanding appliances.

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Sunday, March 2, 2014

T-Mobile Branded Car Charger for BlackBerry 8700

T-Mobile Branded Car Charger for BlackBerry 8700I noticed on the Blackberry website that their car charger for the 7105t (7100 category) is also compatible with the 8700 and some others. So I took a chance and ordered this one (which is only labeled for the 8700) hoping it would work with my 7105t. It did. I paid a total of $11.34 for this one. That included shipping. It cost $25 on the Blackberry website. It does have a T-mobile label on it.

Side note: I purchased this because my previous charger would not charge the phone when I plugged it in my car. The charge light would come on for about 2 seconds then stop charging. Purchasing this item solved that problem.

Product works perfectly with my Blackberry 8830. I have no problems with the light on the device. I actually think it looks cool.

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Charger worked well for my Blackberry Pearl. I like the price but there are some off pink/ purple lights on the side that make it look cheap. The version actually shipped was from T -mobile. I prefer one small indicator light but for the price cannot complain too much.

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Based on the recommendation of another reviewer I bought this for my 7105T as well, and it works great...and at a very reasonable price.

I highly recommend this item!

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