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GTMax 2 Retractable Rapid Car Charger w/ IC Chip for BlackBerry Bold 9700 / Storm2 9550 / 8520 Curv

Thursday, September 25, 2014
Kenwood DDX512 6.1-Inch-Wide In-Dash Monitor with USB/iPod Direct Control/DVD Receiver

- AM/FM radio, DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, MP3/WMA/AAC, MPEG1/MPEG2, iPod, USB, HD/SAT radio-ready.
- 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with two 2V preamp outputs
- 6.1-inch TFT LCD touchscreen display with 480 x 234 pixel resolution
- Includes direct iPod connection, USB music streaming, front panel A/V input, A/V output; add Kenwood adapters for SAT/HD Radio, Bluetooth
- One-year limited warranty
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this is a great all around uniti had to upgrade after my stock headunit took a dump and couldn't be happier with my choice
the earlier complaints about this deck have now been solved and all you have to do is visit kenwoods website to get the latest updates installed (Real easy) and if your using a rear sub via the sub out connection you will have to contact kennwoods customer support # to get them to walk you thur the process.
btw calling and getting a kenwood tech is REAL easy and they are more then happy to help you. i called 3 times about different questions and got the answers every time, with little to no waiting on hold. (thank you kenwood)
the deck is fully upgradeable down the road so if you decide to add navi, satellite radio, bluetooth or hd radio ect. your covered no problem.
if your wanting to use your ipod or iphone with the new update and the use of KENWOODs KCA-IP301V cable you will be able to control your ipod thru the deck seamlessly
i am currently able to control my iphone 3g with no problems. (Video music podcasts .ect)
so if your looking for the basics with the option to upgrade you'd be goofy not to seriously consider the DDX-512Purchased as a replacement for factory DD radio, great head unitIt can be upgraded to all the stuff you exactly want. It plays DVDs, no issues viewing, great sound quality with the Alpine components, Have the navigation love it to just wish you could here the radio but I guess if you need directions your focuse should be there not the music, Radio is as weak as the factory radio so no change there but good news you can always upgrade to sat. or HD radioso for the price its a great head unit with even greater potential with all the upgrades you could ever want.
Easy installtook about 15 minutes, the nav unit took longer due to running/ hiding the wires, but all turned out seemless.This is a good item for the price. it plays DVD's, CD's, musis and TV shows that are on your iPod. Once you get it hooked up it works great. My reason for only giving it 3 stars is the lack of information available regarding extra equipment to make it work properly. This information is not available on Kenwoods web site or Amazons product description or any other web sit I searched.
1. You will most likely need an antana adaptor. Depenting on what type of vehicle you have this could be as much as $50.00. Luckily for my GMC Sierra it was only $10.00.
2. In order to hook up your iPod you need another adaptor cable which was about $40.00. Additionally, this will not work on all iPods. I have an iPod touch which works great with this stereo. I also have an origional iPod classic that does not work even with the upgrades available on apple's web site. I took my older iPod to a local stereo store to seek help and they told me that it is simply "too old to work with this stereo". The product description for this stereo says it works with all iPods version 1.2 or newer and I have found this to be false.
3. Mounting HardwareUnless you are replacing an existing aftermarket double din deck you will also need a dash kit. The installation hardware that comes with the unit is useless for a GMC sierra. Add another $20.00.
4. This deck does not come with a remote control. This is not deceptive as the product description does not state that there is a remote included. However some movies will not play without the comand from a remote. Another $30.00.
5. If you want to maintain your door chimes and factory computer functions of your particular vehicle, you need an additional unit that plugs inline with your factory wiring harness before pluging into the deck. For a GMC Sierra this was another $189.00. You don't NEED this to make the deck work but again, not mentioned in the product description, anywhere.
Enough bashing on this unit as it does have a couple of unexpected useful features.
1. It clearly states in the instruction manual that you cannot play video from your iPod on this unit. That is not true. I watch movies, TV shows and any other type of video from my iPod touch without any problem.
2. The installation manual wants you to install this unit so that it won't play video while you are driving. This can be easily over riden by grounding the wire on that back of the deck that they want you to connect to your park brake.
Hope this is helpful because none of this information was available to me before I purchased this unit. But now that I have it hooked up, and over $250.00 additional dollars later I love this unit!!!I just purchased this unit upgrading from my old kenwood head unit. I found out the hard way that there is some serious issues with this unit.
1. The unit is "Satellite XM/Sirius" Ready, but Kenwood has not released the cables needed to connected the unit to the Sirius unit. So basically if you buy this unit to listen to Satellite radio, you are out of luck until Kenwood releases the proper cable. I called Kenwood Usa support about this and they can't give a reason why the cables are not available, but said they should be available by April 2008. In the meantime I can't listen to my Sirius.
2. The unit claims to be able to play MP3, JPEG photos, and MPEG videos from a USB device (ext USB hard drive or thumb drive). I bought a external USB hard drive and it was able to play MP3s from it but no JPEG and no videos. I emailed Kenwood USA about this and they responded with this:
"The DNX-5120 and DDX-512 are currently unable to play MPEGs or JPEGs via USB. We are aware of this issue and currently working on a fix to solve the problem. When the fix is available, we will contact and email you the update."
So now I can't play my Satellite radio or play JPEG and Mpeg videos from my USB device! But there is more:
This is supposed to also have bluetooth with the optional BT-200 bluetooth unit. I called Kenwood and the Bluetooth add on will not be available until May 2008 according to Kenwood USA.
So I can't use my Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, or JPEG, MPEG files!
So basically if you are going to buy this unit, wait until May when they are supposedly going to have everything available. I am not a happy customer!
Monday, September 8, 2014
Gomadic Car and Wall Charger Essential Kit for the Sony Ericsson C702 C702c - Includes both AC Wall
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
20 Watt Foldable Solar Charger Bag. Includes High Capacity 50Watt hour Rechargeable Lithium Battery

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Saturday, August 30, 2014
Motorola VC700 mini-USB car charger

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charges our tracfone W376g phones and has done so for the last 1.5 years. The indicator light is very bright at night, so I covered with electrical tape. I have my doubts that the product I received was actually OEM as it seems rather cheaply made and there was no hologram sticker on it like my moto wall charger, but the thing works so I have no complaints.Read Best Reviews of Motorola VC700 mini-USB car charger Here
I don't know why Motorola didn't allow my phone to be charged with a USB cable hooked up to my PC. I've tried all the drivers and nothing works but this car charger and the A/C one that came with the phone. So, I'm giving this five stars, but my phone only gets 3. Hey, NET10 is still the best way to go if you don't talk much.Nice charger but comes with mini USB connector only. My other charger has connectors for several models.Sunday, August 24, 2014
Motorola DROID 4 (Verizon) Premium Combo Pack - Wall Charger + Car Charger + Atom LED Keychain Light

Monday, August 18, 2014
5 Volt Polycrystaline Solar Panel

- Solar cell type polycrystalline
- Produces up to 1 watt
- US dimensions: 3X5 inches
- Metric dimensions: 82 X 128 mm
- Thickness 1 inch (2.5mm)
so what is different about it? how well does it work?
Unlike some other epoxy covered PCB mounted solar cell items this one is much lighter, it is not a thick coat epoxy style.
this makes it much better for portability.
when weight is important this mid sized multicell pannel was a good choice.
and if your worried about it getting scratched, you can put a very thin piece of vinyl on top (often sold at the wallymart for a few bucks for a whole yard) that will cut output about 5-8% and makes it impervious.
the one i got speced out correctally, the array in there doesnt waste a lot of space , like some arrays with too much gap between cell items.
I put this one on top of a GPS device with an acrylic hinge, and connected a diode and a protection curcuit to use it to charge a oversized battery in the unit. it now forms 3 functions.
1) charges the unit. if it sits inside on the window sil and catches a bit of light, the unit is now self sustaining for minor use. If i put it outside it could fully charge the FAT oversized 5amp li-poly cell in 2 days of brutal california sun. If i go walking with it in the sun, it runs the gps unit non-stop forever :-)
the hinge allows it to be aimed into the sun, and to shade the battery/unit.
2) caps the screen, via the hinge when i close the unit up it is now the top cap covering the screen. not the most durable cover i could put over the screen , but the most funtional one :-)
3) Is a Sun hood , or shade, so when gpsing in the sun it keeps the unit charged and the sun off the unit at the same time.
connections on these were at the "ends" of course to get power off the cell items, and the back of the PCB there is foil traces bringing the power to the Center of the pannel for a good location for connection.
probably be good for solar charger , and solar car projects and lots of other stuff you can think of.
lightweight, still good quality glass cell items, assembled at the voltage as speced.
that about covers it. It did not dissapoint.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Kensington Universal FM Transmitter for MP3 Players (Black)

- Compatible with all MP3 players
- Stream your MP3 playlists through any available FM radio frequency
- Three station presets for instant tuning
- No need for batteries; powered by your car power outlet
- ClearFM technology delivers superior sound
Unfortunately it has one fatal design flaw that makes listening to classical, jazz and any other type of music with any quiet passages VERY FRUSTRATING. During the quiet parts the unit will shut itself off causing my car audio to emit a ear piercing screech when it loses the signal. I haven't measured it but it seems like as little a 10-15 seconds of quiet causes this behavior.
This makes this unit useless for classical music and quite a bit of jazz and other similar styles. If you listen to quiet music, avoid at all costs. If you don't it is the best transmitter I have tried.
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I am reviewing this product primarily in reply to the reviewer who complained that this transmitter regularly turned off during quiet musical passages. When I originally read the review, I was concerned about this but also took it as a good sign that the transmitter automatically shut itself off when the car isn't running which was a complaint I read in a review of a competing product. I could not find any mention of an automatic turn off in the albeit sparse instruction manual. I have had the transmitter for a couple of months now and have to report that I have not had that problem with it in my Buick Riviera. I have listened to jazz, rock and audio books using the transmitter and have not had it turn off on me while playing. The unit then turns off when the engine and electrical system are turned off. I did notice though that with a borrowed Chrysler minivan it stays on after the engine is off and the key removed so that is something to consider. As for performance, I agree with virtually every other reviewer, in rural areas it works very well. In more urban areas with few open fm frequencies, it is more difficult to maintain a signal that isn't interfered with by nearby stations.Read Best Reviews of Kensington Universal FM Transmitter for MP3 Players (Black) Here
I bought this to provide audio playback in my vehicle for my new Sony Ericsson W580i. I had previously used a Griffin iTrip with an iPod 3G 20GB to broadcast tunes to my car; the interface was horrible and the transmitter was underpowered. Not a good product to use. My sister uses a Kensington transmitter for her iPod Nano (the Kensington FM transmitter with the iPod dock connector) and it seems to work very nicely.PROS:
I like the tuner and the preset buttons...much better idea than other tuner mechanisms in competing products. Cord is adequately long. Transmit power is very nice; I've used it in my vehicle and my wife's vehicle, and it can seem to drown out almost any strong FM signal. As a result, I don't find myself needing to use the tuner or the presets as often as I would have thought.
CONS:
This thing cuts out when it doesn't detect a significant signal within 10 seconds (a threshold which is regrettably not user-modifiable). That means if the transitions between songs are soft, or a song is not adequately normalized, the transmitter powers itself down. The only way I've found to turn it back in is to unplug/replug it into the outlet. This was VERY distracting on a car trip, whether I was the driver or the passenger. I had the volume set to about 75-80% of max, but it didn't seem to matter; every few songs, it died on me. HORRIBLE. If I raised the volume above 75%, I got the expected audio distortion (which is identical to what I received when using the Griffin iTrip) but the tuner didn't turn itself off as often. So the user has to play an elaborate game with volume to prevent this feature from interrupting your music, or you have to be lucky enough to have an audio source that can normalize its output.
It also has some kind of Arielle signal processing chip inside to theoretically make the sound better. From what I could tell, it sounded as if the audio was continually being adjusted (treble slightly up and down, stereo widening in and out) depending on the frequency balance of the music. This would be similar to buying a digital camera that applied too much color compensation and noise smoothing; I expected a faithful facsimile of the original audio, not a frequency-tweaked estimate.
I would never recommend this product to anyone...it is a shame that the actual FM transmitter is such high quality, but the "features" get in the way. Also such a shame that Kensington is a relatively high-end choice in iPod/MP3 accessories...definitely not the case for this device.
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If you want to hear stellar quality coming from your mp3 player and hear it play on your car speakers, you aren't going to get it with an FM transmitter device. You need a more direct connection (in other words get a new stereo that has the appropriate inputs for your mp3 player).That being said, this device is the best FM transmitter for MP3 Players out there. I've previously owned the iTrip and that was pretty good, but this Kensington product is even better. Find the right station to use (find one with the most static, this will produce the clearest sound), and crank the volume on your mp3 player to about 2/3. Kensington is more powerful than the other fm transmitters out there so you won't have to crank up your radio stereo much.
I haven't run into a problem with it shutting off in the middle of playing a song as others have reported, but I do tend to listen to loud energy music so that may be a factor. However, I did notice that it did not turn itself off when I turned my ignition off. That could just be with my car though because I have a car that keeps the headlights on for like 30 seconds after you turn off the ignition.
Its shape is not as big as the pictures make you think, but it does feel loose in my cigarette lighter (I think that's just my car though). I prefer this hardware design to the iTrip's because there is just the plug and a wire, as opposed to plug, wire, controller, wire.
If you just want mp3s on your current stereo NOW, and don't care about perfect quality, buy this brand. If quality is really important to you, find a direct connection.I read the other reviews about this product prior to purchasing and was amused by the widely varying degrees of satisfaction that other people had with this product.
This is one of the best purchases I have made in a while. Quite simply; it works!!!!Without reading the instructions, I literally pluged it in, set the car radio to an open station, tuned the transmitter to that station, plugged it into my MPS player's headphone jack and have been listening problem-free ever since.
Buy it, you won't regret it.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Duracell 813-0281-07 100 Watt DC to AC Pocket Power Inverter

The unit has a small fan inside that comes on when the electronics inside get too warm. Be sure not to block the vent slots in the case, especially the circular ones on the bottom since this is the only intake for the fan. I don't find the fan too loud, being just barely perceptible when it comes on while I'm driving. Mine feels solid, well made, is simple to use and does what it's suppose to.It is 100 W 0.8 A for 5 minutes only, all the rest of the time is 80W 0.65 A. Consider this when buying it.
It is made by a company called XANTREX in china for DURACELL.
On the picture is looking better than actual.
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The unit is well made and the long cord adds to its flexibility. The cord is actually 35" long.It powered my Dell Studio Laptop with Earthmate GPS unit flawlessly on a recent 1000 mile trip. It didn't get overly warm and it is quiet.
The laptop is rated at 75 watts.
On/off button means you don't have to unplug when you stop.
With this unit you only need an AC charger for your cell phone.
I am very happy with this unit.
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Great product. I used it with my laptop (dell inspiron 1420), my blackjack charger and my ipod in the USB plug.Explanation: This product is not 100Watt is 80watt according to the manual.
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Duracell's power inverter is a durable buy. I have used it a couple times in the last 2 yrs. It still works perfectly and is very useful as it can charge my laptop and my USB device at the same time. Highly recommendedSunday, June 22, 2014
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Friday, May 2, 2014
Car Charger (CLA) for AT&T HTC Inspire 4G

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Too Hot For VegasI bought this charger because I switched from the iPhone to Droid and needed a charger ASAP. This one was on amazon prime and it wasn't the cheapest, ( it was the second cheapest) so I figured it was ok.
Technically The charger worked great it charged the phone fast.
However, in about a month after owning it; it broke in half at the seams so all the wires showed. The charger stilled worked but I didn't feel safe having exposed wires hangs out of it in the car. So I trashed it and bought a different charger and so far the other charger has worked for 6 months and counting.
If you need something quick, fast, and cheap this is the charger for you. However, don't plan on keeping the charger forever. It is a cheap charger, it works but isn't going to last for years. I think the main reason it might have broke to be honest with you is the heat from vegas. The heat might have warped the case and then when I pulled it out of the car plug it split in half. If I lived someplace cooler it might still be in one part.
Pro.
Cheap
Got the Job done ie it charged the phone
Fast Shipping ( got it in 2 days)
Cons.
It was cheap broke quickly
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Used this car charger for about two weeks and the connector to the phone came apart when I took it out. Simply pulled on it. No twisting. No yanking. It's cheap and that's all it is worth.I purchased a few of these for my cars and my son's car (he has the same phone). They work great and add to my growing mass of car chargers. Why can't manufacturers use a common charger since no one in their right mind would pay for the overpriced manufacturer's charger anyway?Tuesday, April 29, 2014
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
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Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Power Bright WT-141 Universal Travel Adapter With Surge Protection

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It works, but when I went to the UK it was really hard to get it in the socket most times, it WOULD go in but I had to fight with it.Read Best Reviews of Power Bright WT-141 Universal Travel Adapter With Surge Protection Here
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
USB Sync & Charge Cradle (with AC Charger) (w/ 2nd battery support) for Sprint HTC Touch Pro

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I only use it to charge phone and batteries at night, and it does that in short order.Hey dummies, why don't you pay attention to what you're buying before you give something a bad review just because you couldn't take 30secs to read the damn description... really? you ought to be slapped, this works perfect for WHAT IT IS INTENDED... why WOULDN'T this come up in a search for "Touch Pro 2" (most likely the 2 gets ignored because it's not a "word" or "high priority" to the search engine... seriously people, PAY ATTENTION!!!This thing is awesome. If you have a 2nd battery it will charge it and it doesn't need a usb cable to charge both the phone and battery. Just plug it into the wall.Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Macally USB AC Charger for iPod (White)

- Charges your iPod through power outlet
- LED power indicator
- USB Port charger
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Does exactly what you need charges the iPOD. Its cheaper than Apple version. It solidly built seems to me to be the same thing. We have three iPODs from 3 generations and it worked on 4-6th with no problem. Kids threw it in the travel bag with other accessories and its worked unscathed since.Read Best Reviews of Macally USB AC Charger for iPod (White) Here
When choosing an AC Charger for your iPod, you have many options. And most (if not all) are more expensive than this little gem. Solidly built and priced less than a comparable Apple/Belkin branded item, this charger delivers. A quick glance makes one think that you have an OEM product as it is in the same form factor and color as the original. An excellent charger at a fraction of the cost of an Apple/Belkin product.This device is so handy! I am able to charge my Ipod away from computer.The Macally USB AC charger is compact, convenient, and does the job charging my 5th generation Ipod. I highly recommend it.Sunday, February 16, 2014
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Monday, February 10, 2014
NEW OEM MOTOROLA SPN5049A WALL CHARGER FOR V600 T720 T721 T722 T730 T731 V265 V300 V400 V500 V525 V

in when not in use.The original charger failed & this one was cheap. Nothing to say but it charges the phone & I'd recommend itCharge worked well, price was much cheaper online that I could find it in any store. Works well and good replacement for the original which stopped working.I have an older phone that I only use for emergencies but lost the charger. I guess I don't spend enough time driving to charge the phone with the car charger. Verizon no longer carries this charger, so I would have had to buy a new phone and charger. Not wanting to spend the $ for a phone I seldom use. This charger was less than $6.00, and works perfectly. Saved lots of $$-gotta love that!
Monday, January 20, 2014
CAR+HOME WALL AC CHARGER FOR LG ACCOLADE VERIZON VX5600

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