Showing posts with label auto battery charger reviews. Show all posts
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Sunday, October 5, 2014

KiDiGi COVER MATE CRADLE BATTERY CHARGER FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY NEXUS i9250 i515

KiDiGi COVER MATE CRADLE BATTERY CHARGER FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY NEXUS i9250 i515I like the way this keeps my phone upright so I don't knock it over during the night.

It even allows me to use my phone as a night light when needed.

Nice Product, my battery life is better than before and I never get discharge, Nice choice If you want to forget to see the red indicator in battery

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Sunday, September 21, 2014

Smatree Power Battery Charger Kit for GoPro Hero HD Hero2 Camera AHDBT-002 AHDBT-001

Smatree Power Battery Charger Kit for GoPro Hero HD Hero2 Camera AHDBT-002 AHDBT-001I have three of these chargers and must say they do the job extremely well, I use several cameras at a time so I have a lot of batteries to charge it takes about 90min to charge a completely drained battery.

Friday, September 19, 2014

Car Charger for Kyocera Loft

Car Charger for Kyocera LoftProduct works and charges the Kyocera Loft fully with no issues. It also seems to charge anything else with the same connector, like some Android phones, although I can't verify if it will charge it fully or not. But for a top-up it seems to work in a pinch.

The only down side is while it's plugged up in the car, it seriously interferes with the radio. This may be an issue for anyone who listens to distant stations, as it seems to block some out.

Had a little problem when I try to take the charger out of the car but other then that it works

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Monday, September 1, 2014

Motorola E815 V710 V551 Nextel i90 i95 Car Charger Design 98548H / SYN0707

Motorola E815 V710 V551 Nextel i90 i95 Car Charger Design 98548H / SYN0707I have an older model Motorola cell phone, and just recently traded in my car that had a built in charger. I am a bit technically challenged, so I was really worried that this particular charger would not fit my phone or my new car.

It works great! And now, when I am driving, I can keep my phone just plugged into it to charge it up and keep the phone on the speaker function. Now, if I can just remember to plug it in when I get home and then bring it with me when I leave home, I'll be a happy camper! Oh, it also lights up when it is charging so you know it is working...

This vendor shipped it quickly, it was well packaged, and it was exactly as advertised...great price too!

It is what it is, it's a car charger. I worked well, the light let me know if I didn't have it plugged in all the way. It definitely stood up to me throwing it around in the car for a long time.

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Friday, August 29, 2014

Garmin 12V Adapter Cable

Garmin 12V Adapter Cable
  • 12V Adapter Cable
  • Specifically compatible with Garmin Rino 110, 120, and 130
  • Plugs into cigarette lighter for quick, easy power
  • Conserves batteries

I don't know why amazon has this listed for the Rino 5xx series radios they require more power and use a lithium ion recharable pack to get it. This adapter is for the 1xx series radios designed around disposable batteries. YOU NEED A DIFFERENT ADAPTER FOR THE 5XX SERIES THIS IS A WASTE OF MONEY FOR THOSE RADIOS. Amazon should know better.

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Item is advertised as working with all rino series but it does not work with the rino 530

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The item is fine. It was the wrong DC adaptor for the Garmin unit purchased. It was listed along the Garmin unit as the correct one for the unit. It was for another Garmin line of products. I'm sure it worked well on the correct product.

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It has the straight cord just like the picture, not a coiled cord as description states. Works great.

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have had this charger for Rino 130 about 2 mos. Mud, snow, ice and it performs well. No power losses & no shorts. Must have item considering short batt life on GPS's....

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Tripp Lite PV1800HF Compact Inverter 1800W 12V DC to AC 120V 5-15R 4 Outlet

Tripp Lite PV1800HF Compact Inverter 1800W 12V DC to AC 120V 5-15R 4 OutletI had this inverter installed in my cargo van and just after a year it started giving me problems. I use it to mainly run an 800 watt microwave, laptop, and GPS. The inverter worked well then began to experience power loss. The unit remains on, but does does not give any continuous power output. Sometimes, the power output cycles on and off while still showing it is on at the switch. It is connected to a seperate high output battery of very good quality. I use it frequently, about 9 months out of the year. After 2 years now, I am still having problems with it. It is becoming frustrating not knowing if it will work or not. I haven't figured out any reason for it to act up. I am now looking for a new inverter. Maybe I just got a lemon. I expected more from a respectable name such as Tripp Lite.

A very reliable product! As long as you calculate the wattage of the appliances you plan to power off of this inverter and stay within a practical scope of its specifications you will not be disappointed.

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Purchased as replacements for the original inverter supplied with the Thermo-King TriPac APU. Can not afford the Thermo-King units so we purchase these... just as good at less than half the price!!

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I haven't had a chance to use this much, as I bought it as a backup for a power outage. I tested it using modified jumper cables and hooked up my sump pump. It worked as anticipated, so I am happy at this point. It was reasonably priced and shipped quickly (in time for an anticipated storm).

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Product never got voltage above 84 and burned out a ceiling fan . Was told by support that voltage was OK and that I need a true RMS volt meter to accurately measure it's voltage guess the ceiling fan couldn't read the true voltage either

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

AccuPower AP12243 Car Adapter for IQ328 Battery Charger Analyzer - Also - La Crosse BC-700 BC-1000

AccuPower AP12243 Car Adapter for IQ328 Battery Charger Analyzer - Also - La Crosse BC-700 BC-1000 BC-9009I should qualify my 1-star by stating that my irritation isn't aimed at the product itself the adapter looks like it is well made and most likely delivers the voltage and current that it claims to. I haven't hooked it up to an oscilloscope to look at the output YET.

My problem here is that the adapter was marketed either by Amazon or by the seller as being for the LaCrosse BC1000 charger/analyzer. It *might* even work for that purpose, but checking with LaCrosse, I got an email back from their Customer Service that says:

"With regard to the following from your email: "If you could look further into the AccuPower Car adapter or please refer me to a car adapter of your own for the BC1000"

Unfortunately, there are no car adapaters that can be advised for use with the BC1000 as it is intended for home/standard outlet use. Our BC500 model is designed with car use in mind, and can also work at home. Again, with regard to "AccuPower", we have no information on that brand. You noted a BC800 and information attained from an Austrailian source. There are variant models of our product that are produced for areas outside of North America. The BC800 would be one of these. Thank you."

Obviously, somebody somehow somewhere made a connection between this adapter and the LaCrosse equipment *apparently* without bothering to ask LaCrosse. That's a bad idea without some coordination there could be issues with the adapter causing damage to the charger and from a warranty perspective, such use probably voids the warranty.

A side note: The AccuPower charger/analyzer that was listed, IQ328, sure looks a lot and by its Owners Manual, operates a lot like the LaCrosse BC1000. Considering the way that so much consumer electronics 'comes from the same factory with different names on it' who knows, they could come off virtually the same assembly line. I have run into cases where this is literally true with some Amateur Radio equipment.

If anyone has any verifiable knowledge of this being the case with the LaCrosse and AccuPower equipment, please follow up to my review and we can check back with both LaCrosse and AccuPower customer service and try and nail this down with regard to using the car adapter.

This charger works great with the La Crosse Technology BC1000 battery charger. It is nice to have a way to charge from a 12 volt power supply.

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This charger works great with the La Crosse Technology BC1000 battery charger. It is nice to have a way to charge from a 12 volt power supply.

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Friday, July 25, 2014

Easy Fit IPX4 Waterproof Tough Case Motorcycle Bike Handlebar Mount Galaxy S3 SGH-i747

Easy Fit IPX4 Waterproof Tough Case Motorcycle Bike Handlebar Mount Galaxy S3 SGH-i747The build on this as far as the phone is good. It is snug and I suspect that it would protect the phone very well. A few issues are that you can't access the power button while the phone is in the case, another is that since I have a Mountain Bike my handle bar is a bit larger than some so I wasn't able to get it to mount at first. After much work and moving things around a bit I did get it mounted. The final issue is that the phone wouldn't stay in one position. After riding on not so bumpy terrain it started to rotate without me touching it. Finally, I tried to return this before using it since I noticed that I didn't care for a few things about it visually. When I contacted seller I found out that I had to go through a bunch of junk to return it and was told that maybe I should just try and resell it, in their words, "Due to the fairly high cost of returning items back to the UK, it may be in your best interest to resell it on the same listing, saving this cost." Sorry but that left a sour taste in my mouth for EVER buying from the UK again.

This is a very good product. It fits my phone perfectly and I can still use my touch screen. The case has two clips to keep it shut solidly. It has buttons where you can adjust the volume, too. If I were to try to find a downside for this case, it would be that you can't hit the power button. But, I see this as a non-issue for my applications of this case. It seems very rugged and waterproof. I have not used the product in the rain yet. It takes a little bit to hit the top status bar on the touch screen with my phone in the case, but I have found it be possible. I also bought a power adapter and a "pro" handlebar mount to use this with my motorcycle. Both of which I'm happy with. The "pro" adapter affixes to the handlebars with two screws, instead of one "easy release style." However, I used the mount that comes with the bundle for use on my bicycle. It seems solid and reliable so far. I can now use my phone for Google maps/navigation and music on my motorcycle, and I can use my free bicycle computer app and music on my bicycle. The bicycle application is the main reason I got this mount and case. Now I have all of the functions of the expensive GPS bicycle computers with my phone. I feel very confident that this case would protect my phone if I wiped out on my bicycle. Overall, I'm very pleased with this product, and I would recommend it.

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Aims PICGLF60W24V240VS 6kW Pure Sine Low Frequency Solar Inverter Charger - 24 volt

Aims PICGLF60W24V240VS 6kW Pure Sine Low Frequency Solar Inverter Charger - 24 voltLatest Update: ALL ISSUES RESOLVED!!!!!

The new updated unit arrived today from Aims and it works great out of the box.

My Craftsman Generator at 5500 Watt 6500 Watt peak charges at the 90 amp rate as it should.

The smaller Champion 3500 Watt just can't do it.

I would recommend getting a generator of at least (6000 Watt)the same output as the inverter.

We are 100% off the grid and this unit is working great.

I can say that I would now definitely recommend unit to anyone in the market for a great 240 Volt inverter charger.

The guys at Aims support have gone above and beyond in helping me resolve my issues listed below and I can't say enough good about them. Thanks Sean and Andrew.

It is rare to get that kind of support and I appreciate it greatly.

I am leaving the below posts just for reference as ALL ISSUES HAVE BEEN RESOLVED!!!!!

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I have been in contact with Aims support on 2-25-13.

We have since changed a few parts which did not correct the issue with this particular inverter.

Aims support is and have been excellent throughout this experience and have shipped me a new unit to replace the defective one. I will update my generator testing after I get it installed.

Their comment prompted me to call in to support and inquire about the new upgrade.

They are shipping me a new board which is designed to support a wider input range to support generator AC charging.

I will be posting an update as soon as it is tested.

I have to say the support was great originally and still seems to be.

Thanks Aims Support.

Original post:

Don't be fooled into buying this for an off grid application. UPDATE Below.

This unit came in a box that looked like it was dragged instead of transported inside a truck. (refused to sign for UPS Delivery) Tried to install as no visible damage on the surface.

The manufacturer is filing a claim with UPS and shipping me a replacement. I will update this review as the process evolves.

I spent hours with support (they seemed to be genuinely interested in getting this up and running) to get the inverter connected.

After connected I found out that I was mislead by an uninformed salesman who told me I could charge the batteries with my new Honda EU2000 120 v generator which was incorrect.

I then tried to charge the batteries with my Craftsman 5500 watt generator.

This was also a bust as the inverter was too picky about the power being delivered and would never go to line power to start the charge process. This was a 12 year old generator.

I gave up and went to TSC and bought a 3rd generator a 3500 watt Champion.

This generator would get the inverter to switch to line power and start what was indicated as a fast charge.

This fast charge never put any power in my batteries over two days of trying on gen power.

I am optimistic that will be resolved, but I am initially disappointed with this unit.

The worst part of this is that I spent 6 hours on support on a Friday before a long weekend so I am without it for at least 3 days before I can even get support. 24/7 support would be nice on a $1800 unit.

The manual for the inverter and is poorly written mostly due to a bad translation.

UPDATE:

The new unit was shipped freight.

I got it and hooked it up. Looked promising.

It performs great as an inverter. I have still had issues charging batteries with it.

I have now tried the following.

1. A new EU6500is Honda which outputs too much power to be seen as line power at 253-257 volts. This just shows as abnormal line power and never switches out of inverter mode and never starts a charge. I was able to rent this for a day luckily.

2. A new Champion 3500w which will switch to line power, but falls out of the range for frequency.

3. My 12 year old Craftsman 5500w which with a lot of adjusting will switch to line power and start a charge, but can only charge at the lowest charge setting and takes hours and hours to charge. It also kicks out of line mode if the fridge or well calls for power.

My best charging option up to this point is a 30A 24V charger that I bought at NAPA for an additional $350 and connect to my EU2000 120v Honda generator.

This will at least consistently put power into the system while in use.

I would not recommend this to others.

I would buy a straight inverter and then buy a charger since the input is so picky that it doesn't charge at the rate needed to make it practical.

Aims Tech Support has now confirmed that this unit requires line power not generator power to charge batteries.

That is great since this was purchased for an off grid application based on sales pitch from the inverter store.

Don't be fooled.

Thanks

I purchased this inverter at the advice of a friend who found it online. I was a little hesitant to buy it based on the review on Amazon, as I use it in an off-grid cabin. I took a chance and bought the unit, after Theinverterstore.com Sales team explained that the unit had been upgraded with a new input range to work with most generators.

I am happy that I bought this unit and it is working Great! I am off-grid with a generator and have had no issues; it runs everything in my cabin without issue.

By the way I am using it with a generator and an array of 100 watt solar panels.

I would recommend the unit.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

HQRP 12 Watt (6W + 6W) Solar Panel 12W Power 12V Monocrystalline 12 Volt PV Module w/ Solid Alumini

HQRP 12 Watt Solar Panel 12W Power 12V Monocrystalline 12 Volt PV Module w/ Solid Aluminium Frame DC Battery Charger RV Marine Yacht Boat 5 Years Limited Power WarrantyThese solar panels work as advertised. Test results in nominally full (Arizona) sunlight are: (panel #1) 17.80V at 0.303A, (panel 2) 17.65V at 0.301A. This is actually a little higher than the panel rating of 17.50V at 0.290A. Mechanically they are well constructed and sealed against moisture. Shipment from Osprey-Talon was very quick (same day) and the packaging was sufficient even though it was shipped in an envelope instead of a box (the panels are individually boxed and well protected).

The free "mouse pad", on the other hand, is pretty much a joke since it is only 6.75" in diameter. But it'll make a good coaster for my coffee cup, so I'm completely satisfied with this purchase.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

New Replacement for 7ah or 8ah Leoch Peg Perego DJW12-8HD 12V-8AH/20HR battery

New Replacement for 7ah or 8ah Leoch Peg Perego DJW12-8HD 12V-8AH/20HR batteryThis batter was 1/4 of the cost of one off the shelf. If you own a screwdriver and have a little common sense, you can save yourslef a lot of money.

I love this battery. The price and quality was just what I was looking for. I recommend it as a replacement for cordless trimmers

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The terminals aren't exactly the same size as on the toy tractor we bought it for, but it works. For under $20, you can't go wrong.

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If your a little handy and want to save a significant amount of money, consider buying this replacement battery. I installed it in my grandson's John Deere riding tractor and it works mint. A no brainer and money saver.

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,581 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)

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Saturday, June 7, 2014

LG VX8300 Cell Phone Car Charger / Vehicle Charger

LG VX8300 Cell Phone Car Charger / Vehicle ChargerOriginally sent the wrong charger. First one did not work with the LG VX8300 as the name suggests. Store sent me a great one that works well. Still wrong picture for the VX8300, but at least they are trying!

didnt fit my cell. when i conacknd btacted them they said send it back. now who is gonna do that when it cost the same to send back as the purchace its self. and they know that

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Been buying online for over 15 years and BTO is a great company to deal with.

I had an email request that I sent to BTO on a Saturday and they responded quickly on a Sunday.

Cell Phone car charger is perfect.

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The charger did not fit my phone and I did not want the hassle of returning it. The other items ordered were correct but am still looking for a car charger that will work. The numbers matched but the charger did not fit.

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I bought 2 of these about a month ago.I plugged 1 in my company vehicle and 1

in my personal car. On the same phone these 2 chargers have charged the phones 4 times out of apx.15

attempts. 2 charges in my personal car,and 2 charges in my company car.

My home ac charger will charge my phone,every time I plug it in.

Monday, May 26, 2014

Advanced SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG2-5 2 Amp (10W) Mini Car / Auto DC Charger - Amazingly small and power

Advanced SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG2-5 2 Amp Mini Car / Auto DC Charger - Amazingly small and powerful 10W design, built with Gomadic Brand TipExchange Technology
  • Charger provides a full 10W (2,000mAh) of available current in a small form factor a little over 1 inch long. Flexible, straight cable measure 50 inches in total length.
  • Gomadic TipExchange Technology protects your investment by providing a means to change/upgrade your charger by simply swapping the physical charging tip. (Charging tip for SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG2-5) included with additional tips sold separately)
  • Intelligent circuit provides precise output voltage and resistor configuration specific to the SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG2-5. This ensures battery is safely and efficiently charged without affecting battery longevity.
  • Generous input voltage range of 12-24VDC, supports a wide variety of DC charging ports from cars and trucks (both foreign and domestic) to boats, planes and RVs.
  • Built using high quality capacitors and circuit components to ensure that charging current does not interfere with FM radio transmissions. Rigorous Q&A process.

This is a must for any regular golfer who has a sky caddie. No remembering to bring the caddie in and out of the house. Leave it in the car and charge after your round or before the round. Even with an almost empty battery you'll get enough juice for 18 with only a 15 minute drive to the course. I hardy ever use my "indoor" charger except when I'm adding courses.

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Charger works well. It is unnecessary as the SG5 comes with a charger cord that can be used with both house current and 12v.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Emgo Handlebar-Mount Cigarette Lighter 86-44410

Emgo Handlebar-Mount Cigarette Lighter 86-44410I had to fabricate my own mounting clamp for this for 2 reasons.

1. clamp that came with the unit was too small for my 09 Honda VTX 1300R.

2. the holder itself looked weak due to plastic construction, VTX 1300 vibrates a lot.

3. it's larger(the lighter/socket assembly) than the photo shows and I needed the extra length to the holder for clearance.

The weatherproof cap is not too snug so, it may be better to leave the lighter in place. At least it'll keep the rain/water from going into the socket.

The wires that's supplied is way too short for handlebar mount, unless you want to splice into your existing system, like headlight, that comes on when the ignition is turned on...hey, when the lighter is not used, it won't draw any current any way so why cut into the wiring? Just get some extra wires and connectors and go direct to the battery positive terminal. You can put the ground(black wire) anywhere metallic.

For whatever accessories you plan to use this, make sure you have the right fuse installed for universal use. My rule of thumb is 150% of max amp the device uses. example: If device draws 1 amp max, I'll put in a 1.5 amp fuse. You might want to have some extra sizes handy for various devices, if possible. A 1 amp device with 10 amp fuse installed to be used for the most powerful device you got is NOT a good idea!

The first thing that caught my attention, was the very-well written instructions. The assembly is very rugged and except for the exposed back-end should weather storms. With this being advertised to be handlebar mounted, it got me questioning why the manufacturer would leave the electrical wiring unprotected instead of somehow putting the connections inside somekind of screw-on sleeving. They do try to cover their tracks with a weak disclaimer in the instructions--something to the effect of "mount this in weather-proof area", but come-on, this is suppose to be mounted on motorcycle bars! Anyways, I slapped on a thick layer of liquid electrical tape around the entire back end and PRESTO the perfect 12V power socket.

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Works like it should. Put on my 7/8 bars a year ago and still holds fine. Powers my gps and air compressor. The actual lighter is cheaply made and broke after 3-4 weeks. Bought another lighter and no problems since. It is one of the few made that can actually be used as a cigarette lighter due to the metal inside rather than the plastic many other outlets are made of. Overall, I have no regrets.

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There are better more pricey units out there but for the price, it does what is advertised with one weakness--couldn't mount to handlebar due to clamp size and wiring length. Instead, mounted it on right passenger floorboard bracket which is within easy reach for wires to battery and charger for cell extending from right jacket pocket straight down to it. As for the exposed electrical wiring and fitting at bottom, black automotive vacuum tubing (available in varying diameters--split the side if you have to for fuse fitting) works great for covering wiring and hot glue for sealing it to exposed fitting connection. One caution: make sure when mounting, the cap hinge is positioned to the front of the unit/bike so if the cap comes loose at 60 with a 30 mph head wind it won't snap off like my first one did when mounted at the rear of unit. When I know in advance I'll be riding in rain, I add a wrap of electrical tape to the cap bottom for added sealing. Wouldn't recommend leaving lighter plugged in while riding or bypassing/excluding the fuse. Haven't had a problem with quality of the plastic clamp in 4 years of use of first one purchased. Never broke, always snug. Oh yes, bike mounted on: Rigid-mount '86 Heritage Softtail (lots of vibration). No problem recommending for purchase. Shipping was as advertised. Received within 4 days in original new packaging.

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Good piece of gear for both lighting cigars on the ride and plugging in a gps.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Rally 7471 Portable 8 in 1 Power Source and Jumpstart Unit with Hand Generator

Rally 7471 Portable 8 in 1 Power Source and Jumpstart Unit with Hand GeneratorJust received the Rally 7471 in the mail today, it is charging as we speak. First impressions of this is a great American product. I can't believe no one else has already thought of this. The packaging was great, the instructions are very clearly written and easy to understand. I purchased this to be able to use while camping / documentary out in nature. The pros for me with this product is the portability (light weight), power inverter for charging laptops and camera gear, and the ability to hand charge the whole unit when not near outlets or vehicle.

The manual says that after pulling the charging handle for approx. 3 mins there will be enough power to jump start a vehicle battery, and that powering a laptop will last around an hour and a half. I am going to take it through it's paces and update this review.

Thanks alot Rally!

***UPDATE***

actually got around to testing the unit out downgraded my initial 5 stars to 3 stars, and here's why. After fully charging I plugged in my laptop and watched a movie. The laptop draws at max 60 watts, the battery lasted about an hour and a half (what the manual says). The recharge from the wall outlet takes about 26 hours (has red, amber and green color changing LED for battery status). After draining I used the pull handle, pulls like a normal gasoline lawnmower engine. The manuals says that after pulling for 3 mins there will be enough power to jump start your car battery. I don't know about that, but it ran my laptop for another 5 mins.

Pretty weak battery performance, but overall good little product, light weight and has all the accessories.

I am disappointed. I used the hand generator , and the cord came out , and now refuses to go back in position. If any of you are trilled about the hand generator feature, well it is a gimmick, I should have taken the owners reviews into consideration. I hope i can get a refund. Stay clear of that product people.

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Decided to pick this up based on the positive reviews (which I suspect could be from company employees, perhaps). I charged the unit for 48 hours continuously. Then, I plugged in my laptop and used it as normal. This draws between just 40-50 watts using my watt meter. At the 45 minute mark, the unit was dead. The packaging estimated 1hr and 6 minutes of run time with a 90 watt draw, which is twice the wattage that I consumed. So, I figured that I'll just go ahead and see how much juice I get out of pull starting it for 3 minutes, and do another run test.

Well, on the second pull, the pull cord became fully extended and will not return back to it's retracted position. I couldn't help but notice on the bottom where it says MADE IN CHINA. Well, that explains that. Hopefully I can return this piece of junk for a refund.

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I just received this unit today. It is charging as I type. I like the hand generator feature and that's the main reason I bought this Unit. I don't expect too much from this power pack since it's only 140 watt inverter. I have a 600 watt inverter power pack from MotoMaster Eiminator. It works good but no hand generator. Will update this review if there's any problem or something worth mentioning.

EDIT: The Rally powered my 7" portable TV for 5 1/2 hours.

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I want to second what others have said. The unit looks great, but it doesn't hold much of a charge. It might be fine for jumps and pumps, but as an AC power source, it's very poor. I charged the unit fully (24 hours) and ran a laptop off it that pulls about 60 watts. As others have reported, I was able to run the laptop for about an hour before the Rally ran out of juice.

If you want it only for an emergency jump/pump or two, I'm sure it's fine. Also for *briefly* powering an AC device that has no batteries.

As a backup for a laptop (or any device that has batteries) it's terrible: you'll get far more juice out of a spare battery for a tiny fraction of the weight.

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

eForCity Retractable Car Charger Compatible with Blackberry 8310 8330 Curve

eForCity Retractable Car Charger Compatible with Blackberry 8310 8330 CurveButton to retract works well. Meaning the cord easily retracts without having to press down to hard. But this charger broke before I owned it for a year.

I love this product! No cords hanging all over the place in the car when I'm done charging I retract the cord and put it away.

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I don't know if it's this charger or a mistake on the seller's part, but this charger did not fit my 8130 (or is it 8310?) Blackberry.

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Ordered a few being the price was SO reasonable! My mother and I both had them in our cars and they lasted for a good time, Charged with no problem for her old school flip phone and my ancient blackberry. Have to be careful when retracting as the cord can get caught and stripped. Keep away from children that like to pull on strings ( that's how 2 of the 3 were broken). The last one to stop working I think was just because it had lived its life

Very impressed with the quality for the price. Would order again if Ihad the same charging nook in my new phone.

Quick delivery and an impressed buyer.

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Takes a little while to charge a phone completely, but for just under $3.00 with shipping, you can't beat it. The retractable cord is a great feature and has worked well.

Friday, April 18, 2014

BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band VHF 136-174MHz/UHF 400-480MHz 5W 128CH Walkie Talkie US Local delivery

BaoFeng UV-5R Dual Band VHF 136-174MHz/UHF 400-480MHz 5W 128CH Walkie Talkie US Local delivery
  • Frequency Range: UHF 400-480MHz VHF 136-174MHz(dual band)
  • Channel Capacity: 128; Channel Spacing: 2.5/5/6.25/10/12.5/20/25KHz
  • Battery Capacity: H-1800MAh Li-ion; Battery Life(5-5-90 duty cycle): About 12 hours
  • Frequency Stability:±2.5ppm; Operated Temperature: -20°C -+60°C
  • LCD Menu Operations

I talked to a Chinese student here at my college and this translated out to Stormwind which is an interesting name for a company. Now to the review.

This transceiver is very nicely made. I would thought that for the price it would be broken easily espeically when it came with a strap, ear/microphone and a charger. Now this transceiver is not for the beginner ham who doesn't have experience with programming this radio. It is highly suggested that if you buy this rig, that you get a programming cable so it is easier to program. Since the repeater offset is only good in Frequency mode, channel mode it does not save to memory.

In order to save to memory you first put in the RECEIVE frequency then Transmit frequency. Now be sure to put in the T-CTS (menu 13) or if the repeater transmits a tone then you set the R-CTS (Menu 11) For example 147.280 uses CTCSS then you would set Menu 11 and Menu 13 to the same tone. which is set in each menu item and it always starts from 67.0 even if it is set to say 100.0 good The good thing is you can type the tone in eg. 1035 will input the tone of 103.5hz before saving to the memory. Then after saving that you then have to set the offset frequency which will be 147.880 and save it to the same memory channel. When you save the receive frequency into the memory it will confirm by saying "Receiving memory." and the offset frequency by saying "Transmitting memory" and to confirm the settings exit the menu and switch to Memory mode and go to the channel you saved. It will show a +on the top of the display. Then if all is set right you should be able to access the repeater.

You have to repeat this for every channel you program. It is fine if you have 5 repeaters in your area, but very tedious if you have 25. This is why the usb programming cable is a must. This package has the handstrap even though it does not state that like other sellers do. For a radio around $50.00 it is an excellent buy for the cash strapped ham. Also a huge suggestion if you need to hear the repeater tail you must turn the STE from 5(ms) to 0(MENU 35) and RP_STE to off (MENU 36) and RPT_RL (MENU 37)

Pros:

Bright display.

Flashlight Feature (tap MONI to turn on and off this is NOT in the manual)

FM Radio Feature (Tap CALL to turn on and off this too is NOT in the manual)

5W/1W Transmitter both bands.

Dual-Watch (Suggesting that you set your TRANSMIT BAND TO A or B not OFF in MENU 34 otherwise you may transmit on the wrong band)

Color led display for TX/RX/Idle (Orange/Blue/Purple) Menu settings 29-31

Green/Red square LED to indicate Rx/Tx respectively.

Very loud receiving speaker. 1000mw. First time I owned a radio this loud.

1800mAh Battery for long standby time and a decent talk time.

Earpiece Microphone. (watch the volume level it can blast your ear out)

Drop-in Charger.

Cons:

Very limited manual.

Difficult/tedious programming scheme.

F-SMA (Reverse SMA) can be adapted from F-SMA to M-SMA for wider compatibility with an adapter there are also F-SMA to BNC as well as F-SMA to SO-239 ones that can expand types of antennas used.

This has an unlocked transmitting range on both bands so be careful if you use as a scanner, you may accidently transmit in areas you are not authorized.

Slow Scanning speed despite what the manual says.

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i use it at work every time to monitor whats going on around my area very good purchase love it

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good radio for the price cheap enough to just replace rather than repair

recomend for any use racing or construction

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Be advised that a particular seller (that claims to be the actual distributor for Baofeng based in KY) advertises the original UV-5R radio but then ships the UV-5RA instead. Normally this would be no big deal, as the UV-5R series of radios are exactly the same inside and have no additional features except one the "newer" UV-5RA unit has a different front plastic face plate but that newer faceplate causes additional problems the design of the newer faceplate on the UV-5RA does NOT allow you to use the normal Baofeng 3800mAH battery (nor the cheaper 3600mAH generic clone battery that the same "distributor" claims (and lists) as an actual Baofeng 3800mAH battery. They claim their generic battery will work unmodified on the UV-5R series of radios (their justification for the switch), but it doesn't. See my Baofeng Extended Battery review for more info).

Yes, you can modify (on your own) the Extended Battery so it will fit the UV-5RA (or the other series of UV-5R radios with modified faceplates), but if the "distributor" lists the UV-5R (but then switches your order to whatever they have in stock instead of what they have listed) and then ships (in the same order) a generic clone Extended Battery that isn't the actual Baofeng AND doesn't work/fit with the radio they shipped, why is it your job to modify their items to make them work?

In addition, when you (as an Amazon customer) point out their multiple listing errors (shipping a non-Baofeng battery, shipping a less than advertised 3600mAH model (vs. the actual Baofeng 3800mAH model that was advertised on the listing), and shipping an Extended Battery that won't work on the UV-5RA radios that they switched your order to and shipped with them in the same box), they claim that:

a) Baofeng doesn't even make an Extended Battery (funny since I own several already with Baofeng Electronics' label on the inside of the case and Baofeng's name imprinted into the back of the plastic battery case), and that

b) if I'm not happy I should pay to ship my order back to them (this is how they treat a customer that ordered multiple radios, extended batteries, and programming cables all at once and paid over $117 in shipping fees)?

None of these issues may bother some folks, especially those that either don't care which model of radio they get and/or never plan to get an Extended Battery as an accessory, but I wanted folks to know what customer service issues you may face in dealing with this Baofeng "distributor" in KY.

Very nice radio.

Small in size.

I would recommand this unit highly

the on ly dislike was the disk driver, to program it. It was not user fariendly.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

eForCity Universal USB Car Charger Single Port

eForCity Universal USB Car Charger Single PortTwo problems keep me from rating this very inexpensive car USB charger higher:

1. The charger that I received doesn't appear to be the same charger pictured on the product description. (eg., completely different molded body, glass tube fuse instead of plastic-encased fuse.)

2. It won't charge my iPhone properly. After some testing with a multimeter, it seems the output is close to 6 VDC, despite being labeled as 5 VDC +/5%, which would be a max. voltage of 5.25 VDC.

Overall, it's not worthless. Other less sensitive USB-powered products may be able to be charged by this.

I bought two of these, both fell apart (literally) within several weeks of infrequent use. Even when they worked, they never worked reliably and required connstant twisting and turning and pushing to get a connection. The whole thing looked like they were put together by a child (no, I'm just talking figuratively and not implying what you think I'm implying about Chinese labor, which is a whole different issue). A gentle squeeze, the thing goes squeaky and shaky. Unlike most other car adapters, this one doesn't have a snugly fit into the cigarette lighter. It is just so wobbly everywhere. Avoid such low quality products to keep your life sane.

An update: I subsequently purchased a few Universal Mini USB Car Charger Adapters offered by Eforcity (search Amazon or eBay). What a difference. The Universal Mini USB Car Charger Adapters is exactly what this product should be made alike. Solid, compact, and reliable. Both are inexpensive Chinese made products, but one is total junk and other a gem.

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Pros: Inexpensive and eforcity is quick to ship. Fuse, easy to disassemble(easy to modify to work with new iPhone 3G/Samsung Moment/Rant). Works to charge a lot of USB connected devices(Phones,PDA,older iPods,Bluetooth wireless adapters, etc...).

Cons: Not compatible with all Phones or newer iPods. BUT there is a solution that requires soldering and two 100k Radio$hack resistors.

Overall impression: Good deal, decent build quality, easy to take apart to "fix/modify it" to get it working with newer iPods/iphones/cell phones.

Use this search term in google to find out how to modify this charger to work with a iPhone 3G/Nano 5th G

"iphone 3g USB Cigarette Lighter Socket Charger"

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This device works as expected no issues at all.

I do think the body is bigger than it should be, and can be reduced by 50% or more, with essentially a "stub" containing the USB port.

Still this is priced right and works.

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Pro:

-Works well with many devices

-Snugly fits in the cigarette lighter

-Light tells you if you have power

-GREAT PRICE!!!

-Although slightly bulky, it's great that it has no cord of it's own. When traveling I would be bringing my spare 3715WW Tungsten 5 cable (see my other review) anyway, so there's less tangly mess to deal with

Con:

-Slightly bulky... for it's size I think that it could have 2 connections so that 2 devices could be powered/recharged at one time

Bottom line: Highly recommended.

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Monday, March 3, 2014

Samsung CAD300VBEB/STD OEM Car Charger For Samsung SCH-A645/ A645U/ A650/ A670/ A790/ A890/ A970/ A

Samsung CAD300VBEB/STD OEM Car Charger For Samsung SCH-A645/ A645U/ A650/ A670/ A790/ A890/ A970/ A630/ A850/ A870/ A930/ A950/ A990/ N330/ SPH-A110/ A120/ A790I got one, didn't work. The company was quick to respond, and sent me another. It didn't work either. They asked me to send back both chargers in the envelope they had sent me, and they would refund me. I had foolishly thrown away the original packaging, and sent back the first defective one alone. I haven't heard anything else from them. Customer service was helpful, but the charger was junk.

This product is terrible. It failed shortly after receiving it. I believe it was a Samsung knockoff.

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Good price and performance on a charger for older Samsung phones. Could not find it in local stores, so was pleased to find it at Amazon

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The product quickly charges the phone (in my case a Samsung SCH-U340) from almost out-of-power to full-charge quickly. Even with shipping, the total cost was under $9. A great purchase.

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I bought this car charger from Amazon for under $10 including shipping.

I have tested this charger on the U340 (aka the Alltel Snap phone) and verified that it works just fine. It is equipped with an LED indicator that stays lit while the phone is charging and goes out when it's charged. I've had this charger for six months now with no problems. I think this charger is well worth the money.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

ChargerCity Garmin Nuvi 14xx 1440 1450 1470 1490 LM LMT T GPS Strap-LOCK Motorcycle Bicycle Bike Mo

ChargerCity Garmin Nuvi 14xx 1440 1450 1470 1490 LM LMT T GPS Strap-LOCK Motorcycle Bicycle Bike Mount and Bracket Cradle Kit **Shipment include ChargerCity OEM Micro SD Card Reader & Manufacture Direct Replacement Warranty**
  • Fit bar/handle bar diameter .75" to 1.50" inches across
  • Ball socket style for easy clip and adjustment (360" Swivel tip allows landscape or portrait viewing)
  • Fits all Garmin Nuvi 14xx GPS Models
  • easy pull to lock design w/enhanced security belt
  • Free ChargerCity OEM Micro SD Memory Card reader & ChargerCity Manufacture Direct Warranty

Received today and after mounting to the handle bars on my motorcycle, the pivot ball promptly broke off the base when trying to reposition the bracket. Amazon promptly authorized a return for credit, but no offer to replace. As far as I'm concerned ChargerCity's product in a piece of cheap lightweight plastic junk.

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Great , I have used it on my Harley trike and it holds the GPS as it should , no problems

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I mounted this on my motorcycle so I could have a GPS, and so far, the GPS hasn't fallen out! I was pretty worried about that, but it really locks in there!

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I purchased this to mount my Nuvi 1450 on the handlebars of a motorcycle we rented on vacation. I attached it in the center so that it went around two bars. Over a period of five days it never loosened or slipped. The angle of the navigator rarely needed adjusting even while traveling over bumpy roads. The navigator was held in place very securely, standing up to high winds in the mountains, while traveling 60 MPH, with no windshield to protect it. I will be using this on road trips at home from now on.