- Power Sleep"" feature reduces vampire power draw 99%. Charger will consume less than 0.1W of power when in ""dormant state"" (e.g. not connected to the Garmin Nuvi 500).
- Advanced state-of-the-art internal circuitry protects the Garmin Nuvi 500 from power surges, overcharging, and short-circuiting, to significantly extend the internal battery lifecycle.
- Gomadic Powerful High Wattage wall charger for home or travel use. Customized circuit design is based on the latest in power regulation and is tailored to the precise output voltage and resistor ID requirements of the Garmin Nuvi 500 (accurate to 0.1v!)
- A quality product intended to be the last home/travel charger you ever buy! This product is backed by the Gomadic Lifetime Warranty.
- Foldable wall outlet plug makes for a very compact, portable design. Advancements in power circuit miniaturization now gives you an amazingly powerful charger for its size.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Gomadic Intelligent Compact AC Home Wall Charger for the Garmin Nuvi 500 - High output power with a
Sunday, September 7, 2014
HQRP 12W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel 12 Watt (Size of 10 Watt / 10W) 12 Volt in Anodized Aluminum
Shipping One of the pictures shows the panel with styrofoam at each corner in a box, My panel came in this box, plus that box was inside another one, I thought having the panel in two boxes was really good because it offers better protection for the glass in the panel. I was happy to see this when it arrived as our mail here gets tossed around quite a bit.
What it comes down to is that you get exactly what is in the picture.
The only other bad thing is the free bonus mouse pad, It is really useless unless you have a round computer screen, which I have yet to see.
Update 1/22/2010 I was wrong about the panel not having a built in Diode, I took the cover off the back and there is a diode installed for sure.I am very pleased with the performance of this small panel. I paired it with a Brunton Solar Charger to maintain two 60 Ah 12 volt batteries and it keeps them charged up.
I have a 600 Watt Inverter I use to power lights, a small pump and other devices at our -off the gridlocation. This panel keeps the batteries at a charged level.
Obviously this panel is too small to rapidly charge anything, but it is amazing how much it can deliver even in low light situations. Well constructed, worth every cent.
Nice shipping container as well.Exactly what is advertised. I hooked 2 of these in parrarel through a Brunton controller to a 275 watt lawn tractor battery and a 400 watt inverter to run my outside lighting at night. Works like a charm.I bought the HQRP 12W solar panel in May 2010 to build a small solar power generator. After hooking it up to a marine battery and one of HQRP's charge controllers, it worked like a charm.
Then, when I moved in October, I foolishly tried to attach the solar panel to the second-story awning of my condo.... with Velcro.
One day, a few weeks later, I came home to find the solar panel face down on the ground. Apparently, the Velcro had separated from the awning, and the panel had fallen 2 stories onto the cement patio deck below.
I feared the worst, and even though the solar panel still looked like it was completely intact, I assumed that the impact had caused major internal damage.
To my surprise, when I plugged it backed in, the generator came back to life, and the panel continued to charge my battery, as if nothing had ever happened. And to think, I paid under $70 for this tough-as-nails power plant.This solar panel is well constructed and easy to use as a replacement. The seller was careful to pack it for safe transit.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Audiovox GMRS862 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)
- New Dual Desktop Charger
- Rechargeable NIMH Batteries
- Hands-Free (VOX) Capable
- Swivel Belt Clip with quick release
- FCC License required
Monday, August 4, 2014
12V 3.4AH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Battery for APC ES BE350G BE350T BE350U RBC35
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I bought this to replace by APC dead battery. Its identical in size to the oem battery. I did notice that the battery terminals are a little narrower than the oem ones, but the cables seem to gripped them fine. So far its been working fine.I hope it continues to work fine for at least 3 years, thats how long the oem lasted...
Friday, July 18, 2014
eForCity USB Charger+Sync Cable Compatible with Microsoft Zune 80GB 4GB 30G
- Update your Zune at high speed with the latest music and data.
- The USB Cable offers 400 mbs throughput for quick transfer of your music and data to Microsoft Zune.
- USB cable also has charging capability, in addition to hotsync.
- Color: White.
- Cord Length: 36 inches / 0.91 m. Weight: 2.5 oz.
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It says it requires some kind of hook up. Doesnt make any sense to me but I guess it happens. Not the best but thats because it wont connect. Im going to look for a different one. I know its the cord because my ipod works just fine connecting and my zune did with the one I lost before ordering this one.Purchased this to replace my daughter's worn out Zune sync cable. It was promoted as working the same as the original sync cord, but it is NOT compatible. It does charge the unit, however it DOES NOT sync with the Zune software so it cannot download new music. I have since ordered her another one from another site.It did arrive promptly and it was cheap, but save your money unless all you're looking for is a new charger for your MP3.
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This cable gets the job done. I have a 80gb Zune and this cable lets me charge and sync music into my Zune. It works great and you'll save money.Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Mastervolt Marine/Boat Power Charger 12/40-3-40 Amps-44210400
- Technical specificationsCharge characteristic IUoUo, automatic / 3-step+ for gel/AGM/wet/Lithium IonCharge voltage Bulk 14.4 VCharge voltage Absorption 14.25 VAbsorption time 4 hoursCharge voltage Float (wet batteries) 13.25 VCharge voltage Float (gel/AGM batteries) 13.8 VTemperature compensation -7.6 mV/ °FVoltage compensation automaticPower consumption (DC side) < 5 mAFull load consumption (230 V AC) 700 WCurrent Control function noPower factor control > 0.98Temperature range (ambient temp.) -13 to 158 °FCooling vario fanSound level < 52 dBA at 1 mtrProtection degree IP23Protections over temperature, over load, short circuit, high battery, low batteryMasterBus compatible noCSI/DC alarm yes, using a Multipurpose Contact Output (code 77030500)
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Coby MP826 Touchscreen Video MP3 Player Integrated 12v DC Car Charger and FM Transmitter - Uses Gom
- Transmitters emit a powerful FM signal that is the maximum allowed by FCC regulation. Advanced signal isolation provides crystal clear sound quality.
- Smart technology circuit architecture provides precision voltage and resistor regulation specific to the Coby MP826 Touchscreen Video MP3 Player. Protects the internal battery longevity by modulating the charge in a safe and efficient manner.
- Full FM frequency spectrum is available and is user selectable in 0.1MHz increments from 88.1 to 107.9 MHz. Advanced Digital PLL sound coding maintains stable and high quality sound.
- Generous LED screen clearly displays current frequency setting. Transmitter frequency continues to be locked in even when vehicle power is cut.
- Sophisticated power protection mechanisms keep your MP826 Touchscreen Video MP3 Player safe from power surges, overcharging and short-circuiting.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
150W Boost Converter DC-DC 10-32V to 12-35V Step Up Voltage Charger Module
First of all, I expected this product to be a lot bigger than it actually is. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the package and saw this thing which is no bigger than a business card. It is so much more convenient to have this little guy in my car than it was having a big inverter and AC adapter sitting on the seat. When it's charging my Dell Inspiron, it gets a little hot, but never so hot that I cant hold it in my hand.
It was easy to set up, I just wired the cigarette lighter plug and laptop plug into the screw terminals, plugged it in and adjusted the output voltage using a multimeter and a small screwdriver. The output voltage doesn't drop at all (less than 10mV) when I plug it in to my laptop, which is better than I expected.
I am amazed by how much power this thing can handle, considering how small and inexpensive it is. Bottom line is that for less than $20 you can have an awesome compact car charger for your laptop. This thing is solid, reliable and spot-on when it comes to delivering a consistent output. The one thing I would recommend is that you put a little hot glue on the trim pot screw once you set the output voltage to avoid accidentally bumping it and damaging your computer with an over-voltage.Este articulo se adacta bien a las especificaciones que indica, maneja muy bien el led de 20 wattios y el de 100 wattios
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Sunday, July 6, 2014
Griffin Technology NA23103 PowerBlock Reserve for iPhone and iPod, 5 Watt, Black
- 2 chargers in 1: PowerBlock AC charger plus detachable Reserve battery pack for iPhone and iPod
- 5 watts of fast charging power from almost any wall outlet
- Reserve battery extends phone time up to 2 hours, music time by 12, video time by 3, and surf time up to 3 additional hours
- Energy Star rated to save energy when not in use, without sacrificing performance
HIGHLY recommended.
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The item was sent to me in perfect state, everything good so far, it gives me aproximately 30%-40% of battery charge to my iPhone, excelent piece of technology, fully recommended...It seemed to work fine for a while, but suddenly now the battery won't charge. If I charge the battery and iPhone at the same time, the iPhone goes nuts as if it's being plugged in and unplugged rapidly. It continuously vibrates or makes noise until I unplug it. When this happens, the battery stops charging and all of the lights on it flash. Since this started happening, the battery won't fully charge at all. It also gets VERY hot when connected to the phone, stops charging, and does the same plug in/un-plug thing while either vibrating or making noise continuously. It's kinda hard to explain without seeing it. I'm afraid it's going to damage my phone. Take my advice, don't bother with it.Want Griffin Technology NA23103 PowerBlock Reserve for iPhone and iPod, 5 Watt, Black Discount?
I am not happy with this PowerBlock at all. It gets so hot while it's charging my phone and it stop working. I am afraid that it will ruin my 4S's battery.I will have to return this product.This product is awesome. I am on my 4th ipod. I like the classic and don't feel the need to buy another one but the battery SUCKS. Don't bother fast forwarding, searching for songs and don't dream of watching a movie.. my ipod would die in 2 minutes even with a full charge. I do not leave home without this charger. The back up battery will go for a good 4 hours and the lights let you know how much battery lifeyou have left. I have two of these. Bought the first one for $65 at Best Buy until I realized Amazon had it.Tuesday, July 1, 2014
12V 12AH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Battery for F2 APC SU1000 SU1000BX120 UPS
Monday, June 30, 2014
Samsung Captivate i897 Combo Rapid Car Charger + Home Wall Charger + USB Data Charge Sync Cable for
Friday, June 20, 2014
Sunforce 7 Amp Charge Controller
Really cheap quality. Included instructions don't provide enough information. Website is just as un-informative. Cheap connector wires (low current), and is not equipped with screw-on terminal junctions.
Good: Product works as advertised. Amazinlgly "regulates" the voltage to the required amount so as not to overcharge the battery. Beware though, in order to test the actual output voltage, you must apply a load on the battery end of the controller BEFORE. Failing this, the output can register volts as high as 20 volts !!! Apparently applying an actual load causes the controller to output the correct voltage range lucky me, cause I bought 4 units ! The LEDS alternately flickers (fast for good voltage input and slow for low to no voltage on solar panel). The manual did NOT state the order of LED flashes.
(1) Fast LED flashes good voltage/current
(2) Slow LED flashes low/no voltage/current
(3) steady Green fully charged
(4) steady amber possible no load OR really low voltage/current
I recommend you go out and buy 'em. The are a really good deal and does the job at the best price ! I use them in Jamaica, to provide my appliances with power during power outages (very frequent here). Used with solar panels and DC to AC inverter, of course. Considered using a generator, but too many accidents here with generators, too noisy, too bulky, and during hurricane aftermath, fuel is a problem. Solar is freely available, so it was the BEST option all round.
Hope this helps all readers !This unit is simply an electronic switch, it is either on or off. The problem with that is that when it is on the full force of a high current is applied to the battery and if the battery is almost charged the battery voltage quickly rises to the cut-off voltage (14.2v). When current is cut off the battery voltage quickly falls to the turn on voltage (13.1v), and the unit turns the current on again. This can happen several times a minute when the current is high and the battery is almost charged. Also, in operating this way, the battery never gets fully charged, which requires a small constant current.
I strongly recommend that anyone considering this unit spend another $10 and buy the vastly superior HQRP 10Amp controller or something similar which controls the amount of current, rather than just switching current on or off.
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Two wires to the battery and two wires to the solar panel. It doesn't get much simplier than that. Worked flawlessly out of the box. Yellow LED indicates charging while green LED indicates the battery is charged.I have this unit connect to two automotive 12V batteries with three 15W panels connect to it. So far the charger works as advertised by preventing battery drain when the sun goes down and charging while the panels are producing at least 13 volts. It is pretty much an install and forget item. Additionally I have those same two batteries tied into one of my trucks 12V power points so that the batteries charge when the vehicle is running by way of the alternator. Even with this double charging set up, the charge controller appears unphased and shows a charge light in the daytime and has on two occasions indicated a fully charged green light.As a few others have posted, in here, the quality control on this Chinese unit is poor. The wiring on my unit was reversed. Once I set things right, the unit worked correctly for about four months before complete failure. My battery died in the bargain, due to the unit failure that allowed my battery to drain completely with no load on it except this unit and the solar panel. I'll try one more and then update this review. Update: I just ordered: KINTREX SPC0601 Solar Charge Controller 7Amp, 100 Watt,... At just $10, on this site, it's a far better deal and has an extra indicator light for low charge condition. The connectors should mate up perfectly if the pictures are accurate. As far as the reversed wiring goes, in all electrical applications with connectors, an exposed contact is normally the ground, coming from a power source. The hot side is recessed and/or shielded to keep you from grabbing it and then a grounded object or contact, which would result in a shock. This scheme is reversed, obviously, in the non-powered side of the circuit, ie., the thing you're sending the power to that mates with the connection just described. When I called Sunforce's rep, in Canada, and spoke with him, he denied knowledge of any other incidents of reversed wiring. That's really curious, as others have posted about the reversals, as I mentioned, above. UPDATE: 4/2011The Kintrex unit works flawlessly. You are well-advised to go with it and leave the reviewed unit, as above, alone. It costs much more and is inferior.Sunday, June 15, 2014
PowerDigital Ultra Compact High Output Dual USB Car Charger - Ideal for Charging iPad, iPad 2, iPad
Time will tell if it lasts longer than the generic cheapies, but I will be using it for two hours a day, at least 5 days a week. If it fails on me I will come back and edit this review. A generic cheapie lasted about a month in that kind of service before it simply stopped charging.
Stay Tuned!I bought this product for my daughter who recently purchased an iPad 3. This is a great charger for the price and it has worked well so far. The bonus is the 1000mAh USB port which is great for charging iPods. You can plug in the outlet in the car and use your devices while they charge.Works great! Everyone loved their car adaptor. Works with both iPad and iPhone. Great travel accessory. Would recommend this product.So far I've only used one charger side and it works well. I'll post an update after using both plugs at a time.This car charger is great! Not had the first problem with it. I leave it in my vehicle for both myself and my husband to charge our phones. Works great!
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Schumacher SS-210A Microprocessor Controlled Automatic Charger
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I bought this to replace a dead Schumacher charger I was using on my sailboat, and returned it because of the loud humming noise it makes. This unit also very heavy, clunky, and produces much heat. I purchased instead a Guest smart charger which has worked flawlessly for over two years now.Read Best Reviews of Schumacher SS-210A Microprocessor Controlled Automatic Charger Here
This charger is perfect in either single channel single battery, or dual channel separate battery mode, only charging at 10A per channel. It has linear power supply with a big-beefy transformer inside that should last for years. The LED indicators give you a basic idea of what is going on.The problems with this charger come with using it in single battery, dual channel 20A mode. The charger supplies all 20A through one cable even though both are hooked up in parallel. The cheap yellow snap-together fuse holders get really hot when charging at 20A. Also the 14AWG wire is too small for a constant 20A draw. I cut off the cheap fuse holders and replaced them with Buss Heavy Duty ATC fuse holders and 30A fuses. That solved the hot fuse holder problem. I am planning on replacing the 14AWG wire with 12AWG also.
I bought this for charging two large storage batteries used for a battery powered emergency sump pump. Two 125AH batteries in parallel.
For the geeks out there... It actually alternates channels while supplying the full 20A. It will switch from one channel to the other every couple/few minutes. I used dual 50A current shunts to check the charger on two 125AH batteries wired in parallel. I'm guessing that Schumacher alternates channels to keep the output transistors from overheating and to distribute the thermal load. I'd really like to see a non-marine unit with a vented enclosure.
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I'm very pleased with my SS-210A Automatic Charger/Maintainer. I purchased this unit to replace the old 10 amp charger in my cabin cruiser and after six months I find it to be working as planned. At first,I was surprised at the size and weight of the unit, but once I got it mounted it really didn't take up much more space than the unit I replaced, and it is much quieter. I check my batteries regularly and I find that I have to add water much less frequently than before. Overall, I give it five stars!!Friday, May 9, 2014
GTMax Rapid Car Charger + Home Travel Charger + Sync USB Data Cable for Nokia 6350, Shade 2705, 513
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Black & Decker BM3B 6V and 12V Battery Charger / Maintainer
On the negative side, the 6V/12V selector feels cheap and each time you switch it, you wonder if it's going to break. It might actually be solid, but it sure doesn't feel that way.
Also, unlike other chargers like the Battery Tender Jr., this one will severely overheat very small batteries. I can't find any specifications for the minimum battery size, but I would assume that anything that can't safely be charged at 1.2A should not be connected to this device.
Lastly, it doesn't seem to support AGM batteries. Newer motorcycle and PWC batteries are of this type. So this is the most serious limitation. The current Battery Tender Junior model does.
If you need a charger that can support both 6V and 12V or know you will never need to maintain an AGM or very small battery, this is a very low cost charger that works perfectly for those applications. It's perfect for traditional sealed lead acid or wet cell batteries used in many PWCs, motorcycles, cars, golf carts, electric toy cars.I bought this from Home Depot for about $20.00 and use it to maintain my motorcycle battery. Compact, LED indicators and all the connectors you would need. I plug mine directly into the cigarette lighter socket on my bike which is connected straight to the battery. Worth every penny!!
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I bought this from Amazon to use on my BMW sports car to maintain the car battery during winter storage. The charger is compact, has LED indicators and all the connectors you would need. Mine is plugged directly into the battery post cables using one of the many supplied connectors which is connected straight to the battery. That leaves both the clips and cigarette lighter ones available for other uses. Worth every penny!!Want Black & Decker BM3B 6V and 12V Battery Charger / Maintainer Discount?
I had no idea a maintainer could be this cheap, but I took the chance. Now that I have it (been using the cigarette lighter option), I can't imagine why you would pay more. It is so sensitive that with it fully charged, if you open the door it will sense the load and start working again to freshen up the battery. Great item!Tuesday, April 1, 2014
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Sunday, March 16, 2014
DEWALT Bare-Tool DC825B 1/4-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Driver
It may seem intimidating that it breaks bits, but don't worry, my 97 pound girlfriend has no trouble at all using this thing. Really it's unbelievable. There is simply no way to put into words how well and easily this thing drives screws. It seems impossible. The days of leaning into the back of a regular drill with all my weight, just to have the screw head strip out millimeters from being set are over!
I'm buying one of these for my brother for his birthday it's the best gift I could possibly give to someone that does any kind of carpentry or drives fasteners. Absolutely worth every penny.
PS. I know this review is over the top, and I'm sure there are other drivers that perform just as well, but my experience with this tool has been just great, so I wanted to share it with the world! Thanks for reading! I own 9 impact drivers from 3 different manufacturers and my old Dewalt (ni-cad style) was my least favorite of the group but this new one (which is made for the new 18v Lithium-Ion type batteries but works with all my old 18v ni-cads) is top notch. Dewalt has apparently fixed most of the problems found in the old ni-cad style impact guns (like excessive bit wobble) and added a light like the Makitas and Ryobis have. Now more compact and more powerful than the competition. A definite winner.
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Not long ago a friend gave me an extra DeWalt 18 volt drill he'd come into. I'd been using a 12 volt Makita for over a decade, and I was impressed with how much more torque and battery life the DeWalt had. The same friend also had a DeWalt impact driver from the same series, and again, I was impressed how well this handled mechanical tasks usually relegated to a pneumatic impact driver. But even more impressive was how well the DeWalt worked for driving screws.A few years ago, the major cordless tool makers started to come out with impact drivers which they marketed not to mechanics, but to carpenters. While today's 18volt cordless drills do a pretty good job of driving screws, they still start to bog down when driving really long screws into hard or resinous wood. The slow, stall, and eventually overheat. But impact drivers don't do this. They work on a different principle, using a motor-driven hammer to repeatedly strike an anvil that drives the output shaft. As the load increases, they switch from spinning to a rapid-fire staccato impact mode, in which every impact turns the screw a bit farther, while the motor continues to spin and bring in cooling air.
I was very pleased to discover that Amazon had a DeWalt impact driver available in a batteryless and caseless package (for those of us who already have a charger and several batteries) for about $125. I purchased mine for a mix of yard projectsthis is a great tool for driving the big screws used to tie landscape timbers togetherhome projects, and motorcycle/scooter maintenance. And amazingly, it's even lighter and more compact than the DEWALT DC759KA Heavy-Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit. I'm giving away my Makita 12v drill/driver to a nephew who likes tools and gadgets, and switching 100% to the DeWalt system.
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I bought this last year after my Black and Decker 18v drill died it's 3rd death. I got it in a 4 tool combo kit on sale at Lowes. I build haunted houses for the Halloween season so most of what I do construction wise is with rough and sometimes very old and hard woods. The woods are also made super tough (like rock) from a chemical that must be sprayed on them to make them fire retardant. I found that before, even with an 18v drill that screws would shear off before going into the boards which made it difficult to make secure connections in the wood. It is hard to make something look old and spooky and still have it be safe so having good, solid tools is a must. Right after I charged the battery I tried this tool out. Wow!! It drove a 3 inch deck screw into an old hardened 2x4 in the blink of an eye!! I had never used a tool like that. It quickly became a favorite of mine on the jobsite. I used it hard and it never once let me down. I bought it toward the end of the build so I only got to use it on a few hundred screws but never a disappointment. I'm looking forward to using on this season's build as well as in my volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity. I would highly recommend this tool to anyone who builds.Thursday, March 6, 2014
Retractable Wall / Travel AC Charger for Samsung Galaxy S II SCH-R760
- Retractable Samsung Galaxy S II SCH-R760 travel charger takes up minimum space
- Very simple to put away and leaves no tangled-up wires
- Retractable travel charger is less than half the size of your palm
- The wire is 100% retractable.

