Showing posts with label droid battery charger. Show all posts
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Saturday, October 18, 2014

LG VX5500 Cell Phone Car Charger

LG VX5500 Cell Phone Car Charger
  • 100% Brand New Car Charger Adapter for Samsung
  • Fits perfectly into any 12V accessory outlet or car lighter jack
  • Compact and lightweight -fits in your cigarette lighter socket
  • Charge and talk at the same time
  • Intelligent IC Chip - built-in smart chip recognizes a full charge and automatically switch to a save-mode. This will protect your battery from over charging and preserve your battery's life span

Both the supplier and the phone charger itself were one of the best decisions we've made. Arrived within a few days, and works fine (brand new product). GREAT PRICE!

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This is exactly what I needed and for the price, you can't beat it. When you plug it into the phone, the phone tells you that it's an unauthorized cable, but I've never had any problems with it or the phone. You can buy at least 5 of these for the price of a name brand charging cable. I would definately recommend this and will buy it again if needed, though mine has lasted at least 3 years.

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The product was just as advertised and arrived on time. I have used the product and it works like a charm.

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The phone charger came within a few days. I also bought several phone accessories including another charger for what I would have paid for one charger! Very satisfied!

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This works great, no problem plugging in the lighter. There is a light that shows you are charging. Excellent price!

Friday, October 17, 2014

Car and Home 2 in 1 Combo Charger for the Cradlepoint PHS 300 - uses Gomadic TipExchange Technology

Car and Home 2 in 1 Combo Charger for the Cradlepoint PHS 300 - uses Gomadic TipExchange TechnologyGomadic Combo Charger with "TipExchange Technology" overheats and blinks after a few minutes of use, then the Cradlepoint PHS300 shuts off. The charger does not turn off when it overheats. I do not recommend leaving the thing plugged in unattended if you are already an unfortunate buyer. For me it worked for a few days of limited use while connected to AC power. Didn't use it often enough to realize it was defective from the git go. Total waste of $27. It cost almost as much as the Cradlepoint, too! I would not dare to try the GoMadic power adaptor in my car. Cradlepoint PHS300 works fine with original power adaptor it came with, so I know the router is good. This is my first bad experience with buying on Amazon. The return policy on the device has expired so I'm stuck with it.

I ordered 3 of these and all 3 died after a few weeks use. I asked for a replacement and the company said sure, glad to help. That was months ago and no replacement. Save your money, these things are junk!

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I bought this because I thought it would be convenient to carry around a single charger for work, home, and in the car. So far it's been great. It arrived in a plain plastic bag with the correct tip. No extra points for packaging, buy hey, it's just a battery charger. I also want to point out that you can run the PHS off of the charger too.

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This charger is good in that it is a 12 volt and 120 volt charger in one.

The problem is that if I use it when I am using the WiFi ( not just to charge it) it gets hot. The plastic on one side is shiny and deformed.

I realized it because I could smell it.

If I shut off the WiFi and just charge the Cradlepoint, it is fine.

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I recently purchased this product from Gomadic Corp model PHS300. I bought this for my business trips as I am a frequent traveller and I usually avoid paying for hotspot at the airport and not to mention no connectivity at remote locations.

If ANYONE OF YOU READING this review want to buy this product from Gomadic Corp DONT!!!!! unless you really want it for 1-2 weeks and don't really care for your benjamins. 1-2 is the maximum life of this product. I also bought a car-travel charger once I figured that the battery life of this product doesn't last very long. Despite of minimum battery use this product failed to boot after a week hanging me out dry in the out.

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Saturday, October 11, 2014

RoadPro 5027S 12V Smart Car Pot

RoadPro 5027S 12V Smart Car PotJust got this little 12v. pot for heating water, soup, etc. and didn't expect much since I had a recent bad experience with a 12v. coffee maker that, after waiting over an hour for something to happen, didn't work at all. Well, I was pleasantly surprised! This litle unit is well-made and has some very nice features, such as being able to remove the pot from the base for easy cleaning. I also like the fact that, as well as an "on" light, the pot lights up with a white light to let you know that it is seated correctly on the base. It also has a nice safety feature in that it will shut off if there's not enough water, so it won't "burn dry." Best thing, though, is that it really does work! It does take longer with 12v. units, but that's to be expected. However, in less than half an hour the water was bubbling merrily away! I am very pleased with my purchase and would definitely recommend it.

I purchased this unit as my wife and I love the "coffee on the go" mode and figured to save a few bucks in the long run on the expensive Convenience Store drinks. So far, and that includes three vehicles, we have blown the fuse every time that we plug the RoadPro into the cigarette lighter. I am approaching half the cost of the unit in replaced fuses. I'm not saying that the unit will not work, in fact I believe that it will do what it claims if you can get the proper power to it. For many vehicles, it will require a heavier wire to be routed from the battery to a seperate 12 volt outlet. This takes the convenience away and adding new wiring to the vehicle adds cost to the use of the RoadPro.

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Being an over-the-road driver I carried one of these for awhile in order to make coffee and hot cereal. It actually heats pretty well, and is a much better product than the previous one I had. However after about 3 months of 3-4 times a week use, it started to leak through the base and into the heating element. After that it quit completely. As this happened with 2 of these in a row, I tend to believe it's a design flaw. For occasional use, it's probably well worth it, but if you use it regularly, expect to replace it every couple of months.

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What a treat to have hot tea or instant coffee on long road trips. Holds enough for 2 cups of your favorite brew. Takes about 15 minutes for hot water, 20 minutes to boil. Very handy.

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It takes around a half hour to heat water that is "cool to the touch" up to a temperature suitable for making tea, etc.

This really isn't the fault of the manufacturer. They are stuck making a product that can work on just about any car's accesory outlet (unfortunately some vehicles can't provide more than 10 Amps or so). I bought two of these gadgets and they consume around 8Amps (give or take a bit) or approximately 100watts. That sets how long it takes to heat water.

Otherwise, it is reasonably well built. The little bracket that comes with the car pot is a little cheesy, but everything else is fine.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Peak PKC0AA 450 Amp Jump Starter with Inflator

Peak PKC0AA 450 Amp Jump Starter with InflatorI purchased this as a replacement for a similar product that I bought on home shopping of all places 5 years ago. It had worked flawlessly for 5 years sitting in an unheated garage and charging it only after an occasional use. But the air pump broke so I needed a new one and I couldn't find the old brand any more. I purchased this jump starter with inflator and have had it for about 7 months now.

Pros:

It is a heavy duty unit

It has a lot of features on it.

It is easy to throw in the trunk on trips

It has a test system to tell you how charged the unit is.

Cons.

I left my car for vacation and returned to find a totally dead battery. I hooked up the starter and the car came to life but it didn't have quite enough power to start the car. I ended up buying a charger and recharging the battery for 24 hours. The car has worked fine since.

My wife picked up a nail in one of the tires producing a slow leak taking about 4 days to go flat. I used the pump on the car tire every other day for 3 weeks, that's another repair story, and it worked fine but.

The guage was small and inacurate.

The air hose was too short and in some cases I had to find something to put the starter on to be able to reach the tire valve.

The air hose wraps around the inside behind the jumper clamps so they must be removed first to remove the hose.

They recommend charging the battery every 4 months. The other product held the charge over a year.

They also say that constant charging can ruin the battery so you have to charge it for a day and a half and then unplug it. The

older one was plugged in for months without a problem.

Are these things serious? No just annoying. It will do the job but next time I will do a little more looking.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Fuse Solar Charger

Fuse Solar Charger Color: Charcoal PanelsI purchased the Fuse Solar Charger just under a month ago, and so far I'm impressed with the quality and thoughtfulness of this product. It is ruggedly constructed and comes well stocked with a good capacity battery and with several of the most popular power adapters. At the time of my initial review I've only tested this by charging the battery and by directly charging my cell phone in controlled settings, I have not taken this hiking yet.

That being said here is what I can tell you about the battery and about hooking directly to the solar panel. My test device to charge was my Palm Pre, which has the "Govnah" application installed. This application monitors temperature, processor, memory, battery, load, etc. The most important feature for these tests being the ability to monitor battery input and output. Based on some simple tests I've done it appears that the Battery does not charge my phone quite as quickly as the Solar Panel directly. I noticed the battery was only sending out about 300mA 500mA to my phone whereas the Solar Panel (in direct sunlight) was sending about 600mA. I suspect this has something to do with the battery on my phone being higher capacity, and I noticed the more charge left in the battery the more the power from the battery charger dropped (50% battery 400mA, 70% battery 300mA). Ultimately each method has a downside. When using the battery it is consistent, but slowly charges with less power as your device is charged, and secondly when charging with the Solar Panel it only reaches its full potential in direct sunlight. The less direct the light, the less charge you get, or none at all.

Overall this is great gear, and in my opinion the stats that the manufacturer has listed do not over or understate the product. The charge times for the battery seem to be pretty accurate (in direct sunlight!), and as stated using the panel directly in optimal conditions can give you quick charging results as well. A couple of final notes I want to mention. One, I suggest purchasing a good USB battery charging kit (See Sanyo Eneloop 2-AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries with USB Charger). They work mostly the same as if you have them hooked up to your computer, and it makes for a great portable charger for your camera batteries. Lastly, you can easily remove the battery from its sleeve in the Solar Panel bag. It is very slim and lightweight, which is great in particular for women with a purse, but just a tad too bulky for a pocket. It has the ability to charge most phones fully 1 to 2 times before needing recharged, and can save you in a pinch.

I just got three of these which I plan to use in Peace Corps service in Kenya. I haven't yet used the solar panels to charge with because I have been testing the batteries using USB and AC power. I will update my review once I've used the panels, too. I just wanted to at least give some information on this product for anyone who is curious.

Initial impressions:

* very well made/designed

* solar panels are very sensitive (if the red indicator light is anything to go by)

* lightweight

* the product images and description lists these as coming with nine connectors, but all three of mine only included four.

* the batteries themselves are very light

I looked at the Solio chargers, too, but opted for this system because:

* It's more versatile:

Voltaic batteries can be charged using the solar panels OR using a USB connection on a computer OR USB connection directly into a wall socket

can strap to a bag, a bike, a roof, anywhere you can clip the straps

* It's more outdoorsy:

waterproof solar panels (Solio's panels aren't...)

* Easy to use:

USB connection right on the battery (Solio requires an adapter for this even though most devices now can use USB)

I've used full-charged batteries to power:

* BlackBerry (takes half a battery to fully power)

* iPod touch (most recent generation; takes half a battery to fully power)

* Kindle 3 6" (haven't yet tested how long it takes to charge...)

The negatives:

* the panels are waterproof, but can be scratched...take care

* the batteries have a power on switch that gets clicked constantly if you have them floating about loose in a backpack

UPDATE (January 2012):

So...I'm back from Kenya and, as it turned out, I almost never needed to resort to charging the battery packs using solar energy alone. So, I don't having any news there.

I can say that while traveling, the little battery packs were *marvelous* to have. I took at least one with me everywhere I went so that I could recharge my phone, my iPod, and my Kindle if I couldn't find an outlet to plug into. Even when I could find an outlet, I still mostly charged everything using the batteries so that I could prevent exposing my electronics to power surges.

In the future, I'll just bring all three of my battery packs for travel. I'll only bring one of the pairs of solar panels, leaving the other two at home.

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It worked fine until last summer. I live in the south so yes, it can get pretty hot, but you would think that a solar charger would hold up better. The battery pack apparently melted and became so warped that it no longer fits together. It is now useless unless I want to buy another battery pack.

I also agree that more detailed instructions should have been provided.

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I just finished a six day bicycle tour of the Natchez Trace and the Fuse met and exceeded all of my expectations. I am very pleased with the purchase. This charger will be on all future tours.

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I'm planning to use it while bicycle touring. I've used it only once since purchase, and found that it worked well to bring my cellphone up to full charge.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Goodyear i5000 Cordless Tire Inflator and 12-Volt Power Pack

Goodyear i5000 Cordless Tire Inflator and 12-Volt Power PackReceived the pump when promissed, so far it has worked as advertised. I really like the auto shut off when the tire pressure reaches your selected pressure. Some advice, if you set the pressure for 32 pounds of pressure and the tire pressure is already at 32 psi or HIGHER the pump will not start, it only starts when the tire pressure is BELOW what you set psi for. I have already used it for the kids soccor balls, my vehicle tires (Ford F150) and my travel trailer tires, with air pumps that need to be plugged in the a power source, this would not work on my travel trailer because the standard 10 foot power cord would be too short for me to reach the trailer tires!. It also came in handy when having to winterize my travel trailer by pressurizing the water lines to blow out the water from the lines. Also, a great price for the convenience of not needing to plug it in to an outlet or cigarette lighter!

Very good machine, works like a champ. Wish it would tell me when it's full, rather than NOT starting on a tire that is already at full charge. It took me a while to realize this "feature". Great to be wireless!

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I bought this for my husband as a gift. We have a camper and he wanted something that we could take with us when we travel that doesn't need electricity. The first one we received did not work (worked for about 3 minutes, then quit), but they quickly sent me a replacement and it works great! His father also has this pump, has had it for several years and is quite happy with it!

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Be aware that you must cool the unit for 10 minutes after running it for 10 minutes so it doesn't burn out. I added about 4 psi to my vehicle tires and it ran for less than a minute per tire. It runs quiet for an inflator. The built-in lighted dial guage is very accurate, but kind of hard to read because the marks are small and close together.

Setting the target pressure is easy, you just twist the guage until a pointer lines up with the psi you want. The inflator automatically shuts off at that pressure and it is accurate and consistent. No switching back and forth between filling and checking with a separate tire guage and bleeding air to hit the target pressure. The setting stays until you move it again, so you can bring all your tires to the same pressure without re-setting it for each tire. No fuss like with a digital one. Super convenient.

I recommend charging the battery immediately after use and keeping it fully charged at all times. The lead acid battery will have the longest lifetime that way. Once the battery gives out, the only way to run it is directly powered from a 12V vehicle outlet.

The manual and the labelling of switches and sockets is a little confusing, but operation is not overly complicated. There are two switches and two power ports. You'll figure it out.

You could burn it out with a big job like completely filling an RV tire, raft, air tank, etc. unless you stop every 10 minutes. As long as you stay within the limits, this will be a good tool. Probably the most convenient way to maintain vehicle tire pressures.

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I should've been tipped off that the taped-up box that came to my house housed a unit with the "on" switch already flipped on. Regardless, I turned it off and, pursuant to the instructions, allowed it to charge before any use.

The result? The battery was DOA. Did it pump air? Sure, but it also blew the fuse on a 1998 Jeep Wrangler on the first try.

Did I try to return it? You betcha. What happened? Oh, it is a hazardous material and I can't return it in the mail, per Amazon.

This is a failure of the seller, manufacturer and, frankly, of Amazon.

Complete dissatisfaction.

Do. Not. Buy. The battery was a gimmick and I should've known better from the start.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

EZOPower "Apple Certified" 90° Rotatable Rapid Car Charger w/ IC Chip - No Overcharging for Apple

EZOPower 'Apple Certified' 90° Rotatable Rapid Car Charger w/ IC Chip - No Overcharging for Apple iPhone 4S 4 4G 4GS 3G 3GS, iPod Touch Nano Video Classic - Black / Copper OrangeItem arrived quickly and works w/my otterbox cover. It sometimes feels like it will pop out but doesn't....It works fine, and for the price...worth it!

The first one I received would not fit in my phone so they sent me another one. Five stars for customer service. I don't use the unit very often but for your information, it will not plug into an iPhone that has a case.

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The car charger works great, I got it at a great price. There's not much else to say about it.

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Decent inexpensive Apple iPhone/iPod charger. One flaw is that the "dock" connector is larger than the standard Apple connector, so it doesn't work with all protective cases (especially the thicker ones). I have to take the case off my phone to use this charger. That's worthy of a 3-star rating because they could easily have made it the standard Apple size without any new engineering.

So far the charger works just fine and for ten bucks it's hard to complain too much.

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I had ordered a generic (cheap) "Apple Approved" car charger previously for my Iphone 4S and it didn't work out of the box. Apple logo lit up, but phone would not charge.

I was skeptical this one would work, but phone charges just fine. The only thing I don't like is the cord is a bit short and isn't particularly "springy".

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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.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

GSI Super Quality Rapid Home Travel Charger For Apple iPad 3G/Wifi Tablet Reader, Wall Outlet Plug

GSI Super Quality Rapid Home Travel Charger For Apple iPad 3G/Wifi Tablet Reader, Wall Outlet Plug In - Never Run Out Of Power!
  • Charge Up Your Apple iPad Tablet At Home Or On Your Travels
  • Small And Compact, Meets And Exceeds Original Models, Perfect Fit
  • Constructed With Quality And Precision, A Notch Above Standard Aftermarket Devices
  • Built In Safe Circuit Fuse, Eliminates Overcharging And Overheating The iPad
  • Connect To Your iPad Direct Or To Apple Docks, 30 Pin Connector Plug

I purchased three of these and none of them worked. One of them worked for about 10 minutes and then the red light flashes on the head of the charger and it quits working. Would give it a rating of zero stars but it won't let me.

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I bought this charger to charge my iPad 2. To test it, I hooked it up to my iPad with the battery at 74%. Then I left for 30 minutes. When I returned, the unit was beeping, it smelled like the iPad was burning and it was still 74%! I tried other plugs and got the same result. The worst part about this is that Amazon charges $5+ to return it, so basically I just wasted $5.99. Please don't do the same by purchasing it.

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I think Apple should be including one of these with every purchase. But since that doesn't appear to be happing, I got this. Maybe I am just too much of an ipad addict or something but this has become my new best friend. I mean seriously before this whenever I went on a trip my options were drag my 5 pound laptop (and of course the bulky cable) since I knew the dreaded "20% battery" screen was looming. This is so great for travel but also great for home cause I don't have to turn on the computer every time I want boost and it charges much faster than the USB. Long story short: this makes my ipad happy thus makes me happy.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

MotoStance MS1000 Battery Charger - --

MotoStance MS1000 Battery Charger - --Does what it's suppose to do. Would buy another one in a heartbeat. Small and compact for carrying it along with you on a ride.

No major issues so far... Only time will tell. Won't really need it until this winter time. Should know by Jan 2014.

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I have owned both the Motostance MS1000 Battery Charger and the Deltran Battery Tender Junior. I much prefer the Motostance. The battery chargers are very similar in function, but the Motostance is an incredibly light 0.3 lbs, while the Deltran is a hefty 1.8 lbs. Both chargers supply 750ma at 12v so they should take about the same time to charge a battery. Both chargers have indicator lights to show that the connected battery is charging or fully charged. Both chargers come with an appropriate set of connectors and cables. Both chargers are the "power brick" style, but the Deltran weighs about as much as a brick, while the Motostance is feather-light.

Why is the Motostance so light when it does the same thing as the Deltran? I did not crack open the bricks to examine the internals, but, as an Electrical Engineer who has designed his share of AC to DC power supplies, I am sure the Motostance contains a modern high efficiency switching power supply, while the Deltran contains old style analog circucitry with a big heavy iron transformer. The Motostance is likely a modern high tech design, while the Deltran is 1970s tech.

I know I may sound like a weight bigot here, but I simply do not want to deal with a 2 lb brick if I do not have to. I don't want to carry it around. I don't want it hanging from my AC sockets. I don't want to slip out out of my hand and dent the hood of my car, or bust my tail light. So, I like the Motostance. YMMV.

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great charger have 3 and keep bike 4wheeler and lawnmower on charge at all times use of quick connector is handy

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Battery Charger came with all the equiptment to install. Has a long cord for the AC plug. Also a long cord for connection to battery. Great buy. Like all the Lights to that tell how it is working with the battery.

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Monday, May 12, 2014

Jump-N-Carry® 4000 Battery Booster- 12 Volt, 1100 Amp

Jump-N-Carry® 4000 Battery Booster- 12 Volt, 1100 AmpI use this Jump-N-Carry Offen, at least twice a month. Once on my own pickup truck. This bet's carrying those Battery cables. This item holds the charge for a long,long time.This one works for me. I would tell others to buy this model if they were going to buy one.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Cobra HH 38 WX ST 4-Mile 40-Channel CB Radio

Cobra HH 38 WX ST 4-Mile 40-Channel CB Radio
  • 40 CB channels
  • 10 weather channels
  • Sound tracker system cuts noise up to 90 percent
  • Range of up to 4 miles
  • High/low power switch reduces power consumption

Handheld CBs are the most useful of all two way radios. Although a CB handheld's range is not equal to a GMRS radio, but greater than an FRS unit, more people use CB than GMRS and FRS combined, especially while on the road, so assistance is within easy reach. And no license is required like a GMRS. To boost your range while in a car, use an external antenna. This will make your range equal to a mobile CB, plus make recieving signals far easier; making this radio a viable alternative to a permenant mount mobile that is difficult to move from car-to-car. The NOAA weather reciever is a great feature. With 7 NOAA and 3 International (Canadian) channels, weather info can be had anywhere with this radio. I recommend this radio to all CB'ers, especially hunters and fisherman who communicate with buddies while outdoors.

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We have two of these, we keep one in my wife's car and the other in mine. Our main use is to monitor traffic back-ups (delays) on the Interstate. For this purpose, it works great.

For more regular use, I would recommend getting the external (magnet-base) antennae. This significantly boosts both the reception and transmission. I carry one of these antennaes in my trunk for longer trips. There are not many choices out there for hand-held CBs -Based on what's out there, this seems like a good choice.

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We had to take a long roadtrip during some questionable weather. I wanted to have a CB in the minivan so I could listen to truckers, learn about traffic problems, and hear about road conditions. Also, I wanted a weather radio. This unit had the features I desired. It was quickly delivered and worked fine out-of-the-box. I used the included 12v adapter and kept it powered up during the whole trip. I used a roof mounted Cobra antenna (A1500) coupled to this radio via a BNC-to-Standard adapter. Because I didn't know what language I'd hear over the CB, I also got a earphone/microphone combination that plugs into this handheld. This setup worked great on the trip. Range wasn't wonderful probably about a mile or so. But I did not have the equipment to set the SWR of the antenna so I wasn't too surprised. (An internal SWR meter would have earned this 5 stars.) Would I get it again? Yes, the setup worked out fine for us. Truckers could hear me fine (if within range) and I could hear them. It was nice listening to weather radio also.

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This CB Radio is identical to the model sold as the "HH Road Trip". For a dollar more, the latter model also includes a magnetic rooftop antenna with coax cable. The radios are the same, down to the model number inside the package, the manual, and the FCC type certification.

I think Amazon should tell users that the HH Road Trip includes an antenna for the same cost, and is the same product. Otherwise, they should reduce the price of this package to account for the lack of a magnetic mount antenna.

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The Cobra HH38WXST Handheld CB Radio is an excellent radio for anyone looking for something portable and well-built. This radio claims to have a 4-mile range, but it seems to be closer to 2 miles in the woods, and 5 miles in an open city. I also purchased the extension antenna from Cobra, which extends to 27". This will increase your range dramatically. In the woods, near the lake, I can talk to truckers over 15 miles away. I can easily hear the drivers 8 miles away, and you can quietly hear the drivers approximatly 15 miles away. The only problem is that you may be able to hear that far, but you must be within 4 miles of that radio to talk to them. It is all in the reception.

If I had the option to recommend this product, I will tell everyone in the market for a Portable CB Radio. If you are planning on using it for a base unit, though, look for one with an external antenna and mountable. This radio does not pick up well in vehicles without the optional Car-Mounted Antenna, which I have not tried as of yet.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Nextar NXBT-002 Solar Powered Bluetooth Cellular Hands Free Kit

Nextar NXBT-002 Solar Powered Bluetooth Cellular Hands Free Kit
  • Bluetooth Handsfree connection
  • Solar Charging
  • Caller name and ID displayed
  • Auto connect
  • Connects to your bluetooth enabled cell phone

I got this unit at another store,the reg price there was $99. We got it on sale (Black Friday) for a mere $21. Once I got it home and did the initial charge via the included dc charger-make sure plug is in and the oval ring around the big multifunction button turns "red", I've been using it. I had never heard of this type of bluetooth, I thought they were all the stupid looking earpiece things. One of my friends daughter had recently gotten a ticket for talking on cell while driving and had bought one of theses.

This comes with the window/visor mount. I use on visor since my window is a distance from me. When not using, I simply place on dash on a non-slip pad and it recharges in the sun...My friend who's daughter bought an LG model from AT&T for $78 says I sound MUCH better than she does on hers (she mounts to window). I also like the lcd display that I haven't seen on any other models. The volume on this is more than sufficient when all windows are up, down and I'm sure it would'nt sound well to both parties. One other thing, my wife was talking to my friend from passenger seat while we were driving and he could her her just as well and she was speaking in normal voice.

The build to this is very cheap (made in China-what a surprise). I read the others reviews and I'm sure there are some bad ones out there giving its cheap feel, but mine is working like a champ!!! I would NOT pay anywhere near the $99 reg price.

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This speakerphone has the potential for being a very neat little unit, but it fails in its ultimate purpose: being a CAR speakerphone. While it may have good sound quality to the person you are calling if there is no background noise (in other words, if you're NOT DRIVING IN A CAR), once you introduce the whoosh of a moving car, you are rendered incomprehensible to the person listening to you.

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PROS:

Solar powered how incredibly awesome it is to not need to plug it in! No wires hanging from visors or windshields.

On/Off switch unlike bluetooth headsets where it is questionable whether it is on or off, this has a slider switch on the side where you can quickly and easily turn it on/off without holding buttons, etc...

Windshield or visor mount lets you choose where you want it.

Text display most bluetooth devices don't show you who is calling or what the status of the device is. This one displays it right in front of you!

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CONS:

Made in China apparently Nextar is a Chinese company. Kinda shows in the quality and feel.

Text display very hard to read if you're wearing polarized sunglasses. The kind you would wear WHILE DRIVING. Also, it only flashes information on the screen rather than keeping it there (to conserve power?), so it's easy to miss what it says.

Speaker at max volume (the kind you need on the highway) makes the holster vibrate (buzz) when the other person is speaking. The package comes with a scrap of sticky foam rubber that I think you are supposed to wedge into the holster somehow to dampen the vibrations.

Status LED the phone button is lighted from behind when the unit is on. Red for charging, blue for active. But it is VERY dim, so basically not viewable during the daytime.

Microphone With highway noise, although you may be able to hear the person you're calling, they can barely understand you. My wife said "You sound like you're in a tunnel and I can barely understand you", even if I tried to talk loudly.

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So, sadly, I had to return this because my main use is on the highway during my commute.

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For such a small device, this thing is amazing. I had another solar charger mounted on the top right of my windscreen in my vehicle and it broke (because it got to hot... go figure). I found this one on another site (not amazon) and was able to grab 2, one for each of my vehicles.

Display This is the most inexpensive display bluetooth speaker (solar or not) that I have found. The display tells you when there is a call coming in, and will let you know when the call was disconnected. It also displays a little battery when it is charging via solar or the USB charger.

Speaker/Range Even with my low-end phone, the speaker works great. I do not have to take my phone out of my pocket for it to connect, but if I want to have a conversation, the phone has to come out. Once out, people can only tell I am on a cell phone, and not on a speaker or a bluetooth device. I can hear people even at high speeds with the windows cracked, very powerful speaker.

(The people complaining about the quality should check their phones against other bluetooth speakers before blaming this device for their call quality)

Usability Unlike most bluetooth devices, this one has a toggle switch that will let you turn the device on and off quickly and easily. The center button is used to make calls, disconnect calls and ant to ignore incoming calls (if pushed twice). On the side there are 2 volume buttons, up and down. The display tells you how loud or quiet the volume is (similar to that of a phone).

Initial Setup/Pairing This took maybe 30-45 seconds. Holding the main oval button on the device, I told my phone to look for devices. It found it, and paired it without any code or password. The display even gave a confirmation that it had paired with my device, and displayed both the name of my device and the model (i.e. BOBS-MOBILE LG VX10000)

Battery Life Its solar... as long as you are not in the North Pole in the Winter, you will be fine. Even so, they do supply a universal USB car charger (that will work with ANY USB cable...yes even iPod/Pad/Phone so you can charge it on the go. I haven't had any problems with battery life or talk time.

All in all this is an excellent product... and at around $20 dollars, I don't see why anyone would not buy this over those silly bugs that hang off the ear.

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I have been using this device for 2 months now and it works great. The display is really handy for knowing whose calling and remaining battery life. For those having problems hearing from this device, try turning up the volume on the cell phone and the NXBT-002. If the volume is low on your cell phone so will the volume on the NXBT-002. Trust me when I say, this is a very good device and for $20 you just can't go wrong.

This unit is great for hearing aid wearing people. The only bad part is that the solar does not keep up with my usage (over 5 hours a day) but with the plug in adapter it just keeps on going. Great price , I have purchased devises which cost over $ 80.00 which do not work as good as this unit.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

The FAST Gas Scooter Model XG-550 (Includes EPA Certified Gas Engine)

The FAST Gas Scooter Model XG-550Before you buy take note that this does not come with a seat, if you want a seat it will cost you another $40. I had bought this simply because for the seat and price. But when it was delivered to my house there was no seat, and some vital screws were missing. After emailing this seller they made me aware that of course there is a seat..at an extra $40 and another week or two for delivery but they had said nothing about the screws and nuts missing from the tire and brakes, so luckily I have a fully running 45cc GroundHog (Tops off at 42MPH) from 2002 and managed to use extra parts from it.

The XG-550 is at the top of their line which isn't much to be said. I followed the manual for set-up and use instructions before going on a ride. At 1/4th throttle the engine makes noise but goes no where, at 1/2 throttle it makes more noise and you might get a couple MPH if your light enough but at full throttle I got a whole 10MPH I will continue breaking this in but more than likely it will be used to scare cats away in the neighborhood.

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I've been using this for a few months now off and on, and so far, the welds holding the frame together broke while going down the street. The Frame broke in half. The bolts mounting the parts to the frame, the gas tank, brakes, chrome trim, twist hand throttle, deck, and exhaust have either just fallen off, flew off, or broke. Honestly I must say this is the worst purchase of my life.

Every day or two I would make sure everything was tightened down due to all the pieces falling off the Ped, and onto the neighbors' yard, but they still found away to fall. Also the bolts, screws, and metal they use for this are weak, and have a habit to break on there own. It should be a crime to sell a product that rapidly falls apart while riding, and for the price, you can buy a used one, and a can of WD-40, and you have have a better product. \

I've had a 2002 Blue Bird Engine 45cc (Stock GroundHog) for 9years, still running strong, nothing has broken off, and it cost me half the price I paid for this inferior product by " X-Treme Scooters)I Would absolutley not reccomend this for children due to the spotty "craftsmanship"

I purchased the X-Treme XG-550 scooter as a x-mas gift for my son. I have to agree with the other review that this is a very cheaply made product. Their website hypes it up as the best scooter out on the market and a good quality scooter. Take my advise and do not purchase this scooter. I have always taken very good care of it. We have only used this scooter for maybe two hours and it is falling apart. The rear break fell apart. The carburator cover fell off. We don't even know when or where it fell off, it was just missing after my son rode it to his friends house. The frame has bent which is crazy as they say it is basically indestructable. I am going to order replacement parts and put it back together and sell it. This was the biggest waste of money and the biggest piece of junk that I have ever purchased.

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when i got it the frames had scrathes all over the body...when i hit a few bumps( nothing big ) the screws popped out of the plate that you stand on. THe electric starter did not work, the back wheel would rub aganist the brake pad. The worse thing is the company did NOTHING TO FIX ANY OF MY ISSUES...AND HAD TO CALL BACK WAY TO MANY TIMES TO GET ANYTHING..... LIKE I SAID "NEVER AGAIN"!!!!!!!!!!!

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I'm trying to figure out how to sent this piece of junk back. The instructions it came with were completely unapplicable to setting this item up and had to hire a friend who's a mechanic to put it together. After it was pieced together, the engine provided me with one ride and that's it. Now it starts but shuts off 10-20 seconds worth of a ride later. How do I get my money back!!

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this gas scooter is lots of fun for me i got it as a birthday gift and is lots of fun putting it together was not to bad but i did have to use my own tools because the tools it came with would not cut the job. the gas cam came un done and i tried very hard to get it back into place but only one screw would stay the electric start works every time but does have a pull star just in case. when you first start it make sure to let it idle and worm up before you go or else it will just make lots of noise. but all in all it is a good scooter

DO NOT BUY FROM URBAN SCOOTERS!!! SAVE YOUR SELF THE TROUBLE

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

First Rate Robust 360 Degree Adjustable Car Windshield or Dashboard Swivel Suction Mount for Samsun

First Rate Robust 360 Degree Adjustable Car Windshield or Dashboard Swivel Suction Mount for Samsung Galaxy Axiom Mobile Phone w/ Low Profile Car Kit HolderI was looking for a universal mount that would work with my wife's Galaxy S3 smarter-than-me phone and her Garmin and would also be compatible with our other mounts. This one fit the need perfectly. The ball receiver is the same as the stock Garmin and the clamps firmly hold both of the devices. I found placing the edge of the device against the sliding side and pushing the device into place is the easiest method, but requires two hands most of the time. I touch of silicone spray helped the action. I also ordered one for my Droid MAxx HD for a couple dollars less. It turned out to be exactly the same mount.

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Friday, March 21, 2014

Universal Twin Car 12v Socket Adapter for Multiple Charging - iPod, iPhone, Cellphones, MP3 Players

Universal Twin Car 12v Socket Adapter for Multiple Charging - iPod, iPhone, Cellphones, MP3 Players
  • Provides 2 outlets for car accessories that have DC adapters
  • Plugs into any cigarette lighter receptacle
  • One-piece compact and simple to use design
  • For use with any 12 volt appliance, with LED notification light, and fuse-protection
  • Made with quality by Scosche Products.

I tried this so I could use my iPhone's FM transmitter/holder and my GPS at the same time powered to the car's socket. I had tried two other products, and in each case, the iPhone and it's holder were too heavy to hold the item securely. But this adapter is incredibly sturdy and works beautifully. I don't know if it will survive in the long term, but since the male plug is not movable at all, it should last as long as it needs to. No problems with powering up the devices, connection is very solid. I work on the road, am in my car constantly, and so this is the perfect companion to make my ride comfortable. The adapter is very compact, so it fits perfectly, and I suspect it would fit most cars with no problem. I recommend this item highly to anyone who needs to simultaneously plug in 2 devices to their car's electrical socket.

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I was sent a generic piece of crap from hong kong. I ordered a name brand product. They told me they were out of it and they sent me something better. HA! Liars.

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What a great idea. But this particular design was not capable of staying in the charging socket. It kept backing out on its own. The company very promptly sent me a replacement, but the replacement did the same. I drive a Subaru Forester, and I think it's socket would be the same as other manufacturer's, but nonetheless, I could not keep it in the socket. Gave up and bought another type.

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While this Twin Car 12V socket adapter works OK, there is NO fuse protection (I took it apart and there is NO fuse in it). Also, there is a warning label on the adapter that says "No Cigarette Lighting, Max of 2.5 amps for using both devices".

I've used this for a couple of weeks now so I could power my GPS at the same time I was listening to my satellite radio. For the most part, this works fine. The one problem that I've had a few times is that one of the 2 items plugged in may not be drawing power. Sometimes the connection seems loose, although I've never had a problem with the adapter coming loose from the socket itself. While it's not perfect, it gets the job done for me.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Ipod Charger, Iphone Charger, USB Charger - ION

Ipod Charger, Iphone Charger, USB Charger - ION
  • For Apple iPOD Charger, For Apple iPhone Charger
  • Works with most mp3 players, PDA devices, etc. that can be charged via USB.
  • It is CE certified and is RoHS compliant.
  • The ion works anywhere in the world - no more voltage conversions.
  • Includes flat pin convertor for U.S.A.

I was very particular about finding a good charger for my iPod and iPhone; I did not want something that could spoil my expensive gadgets. I found that the ION charger is well designed and met my needs really well. I have been using it for about a year and it has been fabulous. It is well-suited for international travel and can charge my Apple devices without any other voltage conversion device being necessary. The charger is smaller than it looks in the picture. I love my ION charger would absolutely recommend it!

Thinkpad Battery 27++

Thinkpad Battery 27++I am using this additional battery on a Lenovo T420. It does what it is supposed to do. I am getting (roughly) about twice the battery life of my normal 9 cell. Like the previous poster, I could not get it to fit tight initially then all at once it snapped into place. Now I do not want to take it back off in case I have trouble getting it into position again. You may want to (very carefully!) play with it a bit if it does not snap into place initially. I have no idea what I did, but it seems snug and secure now. The extra power is great. I knocked off a star due to the somewhat squirrelly connection. Be aware that like any battery, this is going to add some weight and a bit more thickness to your laptop.

Though this battery's capacity is very good, you need to be very careful when using it to avoid data loss. This battery always shuts off my T520 laptop unexpectedly. After the shut off, all the files that are not saved will be lost and windows will tell you your computer were not properly turned off when you restart.

With this battery attached, laptop will lost its power completely when your turn the laptop into sleeping mode, or unplug the AC power adapter. It will also shut off your computer when you try to attach the extended battery when the computer is running.

The technical support from Lenovo is very impatient and they refused a full refund. Very dissatisfied.

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This battery is listed as item: 0A36304 in its description. However the battery slice I received was part number 57Y4545. The difference is that battery part 57Y4545 will only work in pre 2012 Thinkpads due to changes in battery chemistry. (Read about this on the lenovo forums). If you have a newer thinkpad, do not buy this battery. The battery you want is this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085MPGZY/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Pros:

+ Cheaper than Lenovo's price (more than $50 difference)

+ Adds a solid 6-6.5 hours computing time

+ Elevation is nice when laptop is on desk

+ Fits firmly and no loose feeling on my Lenovo T410

+ Discharges first and is hot swappable

+ Is an authentic Lenovo battery

Cons:

Not really a con but adds quite a bit of weight. I've gotten

used to it.

Bottom Line:

If your laptop is compatible with this battery, get it. I love not having

to carry my charger with me when I leave the house with my laptop. I

am not a fan of how far batteries and electro-chemistry have progressed

in comparison with other technologies but go ahead and buy this battery.

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Mixed. Defnitely extends the battery life and does not create that much extra bulk. A little diffilcult to attach and several times computer has just died. Not sure if connection or what.

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

VR3 VRBT330W Bluetooth Speaker Steering Wheel Kit

VR3 VRBT330W  Bluetooth Speaker Steering Wheel KitI order this item but what is advertise is not what you get so buyers beware the one that I received only works with a voice activated phone number display

The product that we received was not even close to the product shown in the picture. It was a very disappointing shopping experience.

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Can not send my phone book entries to the speaker like instructions show, I can recieve calls and make calls that i hear through the device but I have to use my phone to make the call. I wouldn't buy this product again.

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I received this unit as a gift and it paired up with my cell with no problem but it will not accept any entries from my contact list. The phone will show entry sent but nothing shows when checking the unit. The directions that comes with it are very short and unclear, so I can answer incoming calls with it but that is all. It's just another piece of junk. Buyer beware.

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Cool item fits the steering wheel perfectly and looks cool. Works great. I did have to mount it on the bottom of the steering wheel because it block my view of the gauges but it works even better up side down because the speakers face upwards.,