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Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Fenzer Cell Phone Battery Micro USB Auto DC Travel Car Charger for AT&T MetroPCS Huawei Impulse 4G
It works and is compatible!Great Product .at a great price ,just as describe will do business in the near future again ....Cannot be beaten ...Once again I am reminded that cheapest price is often not the best buy.
The micro-usb connector came apart after just two weeks of use.
I'm going to spend a couple more dollars and get the Motorola charger ($6 with free shipping at the time of this review).Worked great, No problems. Worth the price. Plug, and easy to work, and set up. Lights up.. when charged. Good buy!
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
USB Sync Data Charging to MicroUSB Hot Pink 40" Flat Cable with LED Happy Face for HTC Aria/ Desire
Friday, August 1, 2014
SUPER HEAVY DUTY 500 amp 6 gauge No Tangle Battery Booster cables 12 feet with FREE travel case Jum
Solid connections and indeed no tangle whatsoeverWhat a great set of cables for the price. My husband was thrilled with them. We would recommend them to others.just what i expected. havnt used them yet but they seem like good quality and well made. the case they come with isnt too bad and should hold up to normal use.I bought this so that each of my cars and my kid's cars have jumper cables that work. The flimsy cheap ones don't always provide enough AMPs to turn over the engine if the battery is dead.
These were a good bargain and came with a plastic cover to keep them from tangling up with everything in your trunk.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
USB Data Cable + Rapid Car Charger for Samsung SGH-T301g
Handy-to-have accessory for my Samsung phone.
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I received this set for my son's tracphone. The car charger works GREAT and is very helpful to charge his phone while traveling. HOWEVER the cord to move photos from his phone onto the computer doesn't work and neither did the software disc. My son was very disappointed!Read Best Reviews of USB Data Cable + Rapid Car Charger for Samsung SGH-T301g Here
I'm sure the product works but its completely useless with a tracfone.....oh the car charger works..so at least I got something out of it.Want USB Data Cable + Rapid Car Charger for Samsung SGH-T301g Discount?
This is a perfect charger for my car. It works great, and the price is right. I recommend this product to all.Tuesday, June 24, 2014
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Car Kit Vehicle Charger + Home Wall Travel Battery Charger for ATT Samsung Flight 1 A797 - Samsung
I am pleased with this purchase.The item was delivered timely and came as advertised. Added bonus of being able to plug other USBs (cell phone, etc.) into the cord. Good deal.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Magellan GPS Car Kit for Latest iPhone and iPod Touch (AP0301SGXXX)
- Compatible with All iOS Devices
- Built In GPS Receiver
- Hands Free Bluetooth
- Accomadates Skins and Cases
- In Car Chargine
Bought this on sale recently, and overall fit and finish were fine. The issue is that the iTouch (I have a 3rd generation) has repeated issues with charging and finding the GPS satellites. After trying multiple times with it, I did get it to work... but there are some "catches" to getting it to work:
1) It does work with other Apps, but it will need ones that have offline maps, routing calculations, and turn by turn navigation. Otherwise the minute you drive away from a wifi, the map app (like Google Maps) will go blank, or you won't know where you are going. And there are FREE alternatives to the $49.99 Magellan app that meet these requirements, and that would be otherwise needed to use this unit. (Yeah, like I would pay $99 for this adapter and then have to pay another $49.99 for the Magellan app... BWHAHAHAHAHA! ...As if...)
2) You need enough free memory (RAM) on the iTouch to actually get it to work
If you have a lot of other apps running in the background (like facebook), then you need to shutdown/poweroff the iTouch and then restart it, and run nothing else before you start your GPS program. My iTouch (3rd Gen) was very hard to get this to work, because often I was down to 8-9 MB of remaining ram (NOT FLASH) memory to do anything with, even after shortly starting the iTouch from a "power off" condition.
3) Make sure the connector is firmly attached.
The adjustable 30 pin apple iTouch clip works for almost any Apple product, but getting it connected properly is a frustrating series of trial and errors. Multiple times I'd put the iTouch in, only to have it not charge.
4) You have to enable bluetooth to get GPS to work.
Not a big deal, but if you have it off, you will need to turn it on and pair it with the GPS unit. And you have to remove the power cord and recycle it to get the unit to pair with the iTouch.
5) The power cord is kinda klunky, but it works. I was not impressed with the plug in 12V automotive adapter. No indicator/power light/LED, and it seems to be kinda hard to get it seated correctly in my 12V accessory plug socket in my car. Fortunately, I had another one in the car already, and that one seemed to work okie. It's a mini-USB, so any basic power adapter for a USB should work.
Overall, I was borderline on returning it, but think I will keep it. I'm of the mind that I'd just be better off with a full blown dash type GPS Navigation device. I'd also like to get it so I have a Mini-USB battery pack (using rechargable AA cells), so it doesn't loose signal when I turn off the car... but for now, it works. But I can't recommend it for a newbie or even for serious travelers because the 30 pin connector won't connect well and Magellan expects you to shovel out another fifty clams for their app in the Apple Store.
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Couple this unit with your IPhone and the software and you have an unbeatable GPS system. I've placed my old gps in mothballs now that I have this unit.Read Best Reviews of Magellan GPS Car Kit for Latest iPhone and iPod Touch (AP0301SGXXX) Here
All car kits which plug with the holder directly into the cigarette lighter did not stay in place and fell sidewards. So I wanted a car kit with a suction cup so that the entire weight is not in the cigarette lighter. Also I didn't want to plug an external cable to my iPhone each time I enter the car and unplug it each time I leave it.With this car kit you plug your iPhone onto a Apple connector, you close the lid from the top and this is it. When you leave the car even for 5min you just press a button on the right side, the lid pops up and you can easily remove your phone. Additionally your iPhone connects via Bluetooth to this device so that the speech from the GPS is announced via the internal loudspeaker. You can also use it for taking calls as it has a built in microphone. I have not received a better GPS signal as far as I can say due to the built in GPS receiver. My phone says the same bars with or without this device. However if you have a iPod without internal GPS you can transform it into a Navigation System with that and you also do not have to use the Magellan GPS app but any other one which you prefer.
BTW the package contains a suction cup for windows as well as a kit for uneven surfaces. I think this is to avoid damages on your dashboard due to the heavy duty suction cup.
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The GPS receiver was not detected at all. Everything else worked, including the audio out and Bluetooth. This was the second purchase of this car kit with the same results. I'm staying away from these iPod GPS kits from now on.After using telephone signal based GPS and being left adrift when signals disappeared (usually at the worst of times like at night in a strange city) I put Roadmate software on my iPhone and added this device to attach to my vehicle windshield and use real GPS sourcing. Terrific!! No disappearing phone signals, no lost in the city where high buildings wreak havoc on all things electronic. Maps are updated often and quickly. I wish the adapter had better angle control as it won't lay flat enough for one of my vehicles to keep the screen visible.There is a BUT but it has more to do with the software than this device. When coming off a long interstate run and tasking an exit, it seems as if the software fell asleep and was startled at the intrusion of being called to service because the first thing it usually says is "when possible make a legal U turn" then it comes fully awake and proceeds perfectly.Thursday, April 10, 2014
GTMax Micro-USB Car Charger Vehicle Power Adapter for T-Mobile LG G2x /Optimus 2x
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Monday, March 10, 2014
Griffin iTrip Universal FM Transmitter and Charger for MP3 Players
- Compatible with all MP3 players
- Uses built-in, USB-rechargeable lithium-ion battery for hours of play
- Three user-programmable presets save the best frequencies for quick access later
- User-selectable stereo or mono output lets you tailor playback to the recording
- Quick setup and easy frequency selection for fuss-free audio streaming
To change it to international mode (with the frequency 87.9 and so forth) all you have to do is hold the preset button for about 15 seconds, and the US will start flashing. Then you just hit the plus or minus to change to international mode, and voila! You now have the much coveted 87.9 frequency!
Since this transmitter will always be usable for any future mp3 player that I can imagine, (they are all going to have to have headphone jacks, right?) this means:
THIS IS THE LAST TRANSMITTER YOU WILL EVER HAVE TO BUY!
End of story. Get it. Now.
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As an iPhone owner it took months for us to find a FM transmitter that gave us the ability to use our iPhone's iPod music capability in the car. Yes, this item is compatible with iPhone. Please see pros and cons below... (reviewed updated 6/21/2008)Pro:
-iPhone and other MP3 player compatible (i.e. equipped with a "super minijack" headphone connection). Note: please don't confuse compatible with exceptional quality.
-Will power the iPhone and I think it can serve as a charger for it too
-Stores 4 pre-programmed stations
-Long cord could connect to a back seat lighter, not just the front (nice for those of you who have a lighter/socket in the rear)
-Acceptible broadcast strength, plenty loud as long as the iPhone volume is set loud.
-Price is reasonable relative to others on the market
-Buttons are flush with the front, fewer accidental button presses like I had experienced with my other (obsolete) transmitter
-In addition to buttons that cycle through the presets, there's up/down buttons to fine tune stations
-Socket has green LED when ready, turns amber when charging signaling that you are actually getting power
-Plastic case is less hard to open than others, the first that I can recall where I could pull it apart by hand (there's a tab in the back)... although a heavy pair of scissors are recommended
-Price is moderate, less than many (although not the least expensive either)
Con:
-Display is not backlit
-Broadcast strength and quality could be better
-Two cords, one plugs into the headphone jack, the other supplies power... a "quick and dirty" design (other competing models now use only one connector through the bottom connector, no separate connection to the headphone jack)
Nuetral:
-You must supply your own USB-based power cable. Since this is a one-size fits all device, it would be unreasonable to ask them to give you one for every player on the market...
-A small display... a pro or con, depending on the situation
-Made overseas, where quality often suffers (however, so far so good)
-Between the cable and the power cords, that's a lot of cable. I used the twist ties that came with the unit to help wrap up the excess wire to minimize tangling, you may want to too
-For iPhone users: the iPhone periodically emits a powerful magnetic field that interferes with this unit. I've found this true with other devices like my clock radio and phone at work
Bottom line: with recent advances now 3 stars (Amazon does not allow you to change the rating for an item once it is ranked). There are better items now on the market, but a low-cost option, especially good for non-iPhone applications due to random iPhone static interference.
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This device works really well... IF you change it from US frequencies to International as explained by Random Bimms in another review of this product. (Thanks Random!!) I was having trouble finding a clear frequency in the D-FW area until I found the secret of setting it to 87.8 MHz. Too bad this tip isn't included in the instructions. With the USB charging connectivity, this is truly a universal transmitter/charger. Don't lock yourself into a unit that is dedicated to a particular brand/model... this one works with all of them that have a standard stereo headphone jack and USB charging.Want Griffin iTrip Universal FM Transmitter and Charger for MP3 Players Discount?
It's great not having to have any batteries for the transmitter OR the MP3 player. Works fine despite crowded NYC airwaves. Only thing lacking is an on/off switch; I have to pull it out of the lighter socket to keep it from draining the car battery.Does just as advertised. Except your MP3 player must be set to a high volume. I had trouble finding an unused frequency because I live in a giant urban area. I use 92.1, but as you go from city to city unused frequencies will change.Saturday, February 1, 2014
12V 5AH Rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid Battery
No hassle, arrive, swap and no more warning codes on the alarm panel.I'm writing this review because when I needed to get a replacement battery for my home alarm system, I was very confused on what batteries were available and what would work in my system. This company shipped very quickly and the battery will last me another 5 years at least. Highly recommended.
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This was such an easy purchase! The battery was delivered in a timely manner and I was pleasantly surprised to receive it before the estimated date of arrival! I had shopped around at other stores for prices on this type of battery and I couldn't find a better deal than this one! I am very happy with my purchase!Read Best Reviews of 12V 5AH Rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid Battery Here
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Much cheaper than factory replacement. The only issue I had were the terminals were slightly smaller than the one that came from the factory installed in the ION amplifier. Initially, this loose connection caused the amplifier not to work at all, and I thought I had a bad battery, but, after replacing the terminal connectors to give it a tighter connection, it works fine. saved 50%Tuesday, December 10, 2013
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Sunday, November 17, 2013
Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhone and iPod touch
- Compatibility: iPod touch 2G, 3G; iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4
- Transform your iPhone or iPod touch into a complete in-car solution for GPS navigation
- Charge your device while mounted; built-in GPS receiver enhances performance
- Noise-cancelling, hands-free speakerphone with powerful amplified speaker
- Works with any navigation or location-based app, including Magellan's RoadMate app
Pros:
-Excellent build quality; very solid and holds my iPhone (in a Speck PixelSkin case) very sturdily.
-Good mounting of iPhone with swivelling dock connector and flexible/adjustable top clip.
-Fits iPhone perfectly with my Speck PixelSkin case. But be warned it was adjusted to its highest point, so it wont fit a case larger than the PixelSkin.
-GPS fix more accurate than iPhone's internal GPS. This resulted in less jerky movements and less jumping around during GPS application usage.
Cons:
-GPS signal dropped out far more often than my standalone TomTom PND. This is unacceptable in a product meant to improve GPS reception that actually uses the same GPS chip as the TomTom PND I am comparing it with.
-With kit mounted on windscreen the iPhone overheated and stopped working (displayed a temperature warning message and forced itself into sleep mode) once. Mind you this was after three hours of driving, directly towards the Australian summer sun on a 35C/95F day. This is not a shortcoming of this Magellan kit, but rather an issue with mounting iPhones in car windscreens in general.
-When switching the car ignition from 'accessories' to 'run' and then to 'on', the Magellan kit naturally loses power momentarily. However when it powers back on, it often would not sync with the iPhone's Bluetooth as the power cycle was too fast. I would need to manually power cycle the Magellan kit (ie. remove power plug, then reconnect) allowing enough time for the iPhone to lose Bluetooth sync before re-establishing the power.
MAJOR MAJOR CON:
-When you plug a 3.5mm audio cable into the AUX connector on the Magellan kit (for attaching to a car stereo, or external powered speakers, etc.), the music and application sounds CONTINUE COMING OUT OF THE BUILT-IN SPEAKER!!! This is a ridiculous design, as it means to listen to music through your car stereo without the crappy built-in speaker ruining the music for you, you need to turn down the volume on the Magellan Kit (as this only controls the volume of the built-in speaker). But then if you receive a call, the call audio (via Bluetooth) cannot be heard (as you have turned the volume down on the built-in speaker, which is where the call audio is sent), so you have to manually turn the volume up on the Magellan kit again (using a fiddly little dial that is difficult and dangerous to find while trying to concentrate on driving). You have to do this EVERY TIME a call arrives... STUPID!
Why oh why was the kit designed like this? We will never know. However Magellan have responded to my question about it and have indicated that they will release some sort of firmware/software/application fix for this speaker problem in the near future.
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I am one of the early adopter, having bought this kit early when it was first available. I travel by car quite a lot as part of my job and I had the chance to test this kit extensively.As the title stated, here are the major problems:
1). CHARGING
When I plug my iPhone 3GS, about 3 out of 5 I'll get a message on the iPhone saying that "This accessory is not for iPhone". I have tried every possible way to ensure that I am plugging the iPhone properly, which it does because the shape of the kit prevent the iPhone to be plugged in other ways, yet I still get that dreaded message and the iPhone DOES NOT CHARGE. it seems that the connector is not designed well and it does not recognize the iPhone most of the time.
UPDATE: Here's another thing I found about the charging issue: the car kit is SUPPOSED to CHARGE your iPhone while you are using the naVigation apps (TomTom, Navigon, Magellan Roadmate) at close to high brightness (due to sunlight). But when you do this, the car kit WILL NOT CHARGE your iPhone. I have tested this with 2 iPhone 3GS and none of them charge when I use any GPS application. Since the Iphone is running continuously, this car kit adapter cannot keep up with the power need.
2). GPS
The GPS inside the kit, when it work, it worked great. But most of the time, it DOES NOT WORK. Many times, my Magellan GPS or Navigon app will suddenly lose signal. I thought it was the application itself, but when I mounted my iPhone to a normal car kit with no GPS, I never lose GPS signal unless I am inside a tunnel or under heavy foliage cover
I tried my best to test this car kit, even beyond the 30 days return policy. Alas, this kit just perform badly.
Do not buy this kit!
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I received my Magellan premium car kit finally. I have already downloaded the Magellan GPS app from the iTune store and I'm very excited about how wonderful this car kit functions.Not sure about some of the other reviewers but this Magellan car kit makes my iPhone so much better with much louder audio volume, I had to turn the volume down on the car kit because it was too loud.
The Bluetooth paired up quickly and the GPS reception is so much better when the iPhone is connected to the Magellan car kit.
This is the perfect solution since my family owns 5 iPhones, mostly 3Gs and not everyone own a GPS, with this Magellan car kit, we can share the car kit between our iPhones when someone needs to take a trip.
We all use protective cases and it's great that it is not necessary to remove our phones from the protective cases when we mount the iPhone to the car kit. This is a huge plus and a great design from Magellan.
I feel some reviewers may look into the mirror instead of blaming Magellan if they don't understand this car kit was probably designed for convenience more than cost savings. When they paid the $129 for the hardware, they should not expect the software to be included with the hardware.
The option is they can buy the Motion X software for $2.99 and use this car kit with a 3rd party navigation software and still enjoy the better GPS reception and BT features along with excellent audio volume output.
There will be some reviewers that may be disappointed but I would guess more will be delighted to find such options for their iPhones as the Magellan premium car kit.
I'm tired of carrying a cell phone and a GPS, and with this Magellan car kit, it made my life much more enjoyable.
Thank you Magellan for introducing us to this wonderful GPS solution for our iPhones.
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Hi,I've been using this mount for months now and overall I'm pleased with it. The best thing about it is it holds the phone really well. It was secure using my 3Gs and now with my iPhone 4. The telescoping top bracket allows it to accommodate a wide variety of cases too (Note: I did have trouble with the Apple Bumper case as mentioned below). The thirty pin dock connector at the bottom also pivots. This makes it much easier to get the iPhone in and out of the mount.
Here are some other notes:
Positives:
Holds the phone very securely
Easily switches very smoothly from portrait to landscape
Charges the phone (though not very quickly if it all when using the GPS)
Provides an audio output jack so you can leave the cable connected when you remove the phone
Negatives:
The speakerphone quality is only marginal. I wasn't expecting it to be great and it's not.
The GPS reception is disappointing. Considering they market the built in GPS heavily you would expect it to pickup a really strong signal. My standalone Garmin Nuvi walks all over it when it comes to reception
The volume dial is very poorly placed. It's on the side behind the phone. I always struggle with adjusting it while I'm driving.
The bracket blocks the camera. I thought it would be cool if I could snap pictures/take video while driving but that's not going to happen.
It would not charge using the Apple Bumper Case on my iPhone 4. It does charge with my other cases including the Otterbox Commuter. The bumper case is just a little too thick at the bottom. To be fair a lot of my other iPhone accessories (cables, speakers, etc.) don't work with the bumper case either
It costs too darn much for what you get. The value proposition would be much better if it cost $50 or even $75 instead of $100+
If you're looking for a speaker phone you can do much better. For me it works well using my iPhone 4, Otterbox Commuter case, and TomTom's navigation software.
Best regards,
JohnThis is exactly what I want. It transformed my iPhone into a full featured with Text To Speech GPS navigation devise (and it works also with the ipod touch, if you happen to have one). What a convenience.
Let me start off by noting that this is a mixed-bag, and it greatly depends on your expectations, and more so on what you're looking for. So, please read more reviews to get the benefits of various prospective.
The kit came complete with everything needed, except for the Navigation App. A number of apps is available on the market, I personally like Road Mate.
The adjustable vehicle mounting is very well built, sturdy, and holds the device very securely. You have a choice of mounting the cradle on the windshield with the suction cup, or use the dashboard mount. The built in amplified speaker is powerful. And the speakerphone has a noise cancelling feature (does not work so great though, people on the other end complained about noise); non-the less, the speaker is load and clear. The Bluetooth will pair with any phone, not only iPhone (if you use the kit with an ipod and regular phone). A car charger is also included.
Unlike other reviewers who complained about frequent satellite signal loss, I did not have this problem, may be because I have it mounted closer to the windshield?
The included maps are outdated, but, like other Magellan products, you can update the maps by calling Magellan's customer service within 30days of purchase.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
XW-MPPT60-150 Solar Charge Controller
One thing to be aware of is that it requires an external power source other than the solar panels. I found this out after a long stretch of cloudy weather. The battery voltage was so low that this charger could no longer operate. When the sun came back out, there wasn't enough power in the batteries to run the charger and so it couldn't recover! I solved this with a bigger battery bank and a low voltage disconnect on our load to prevent the batteries from being depleted to such an extent. It would be nice if the internal circuit could bootstrap itself from either the battery or solar panels.
It would have been nice if the circuit boards were more protected. The unit itself is full of holes, so care must be taken to keep it dry. Previously I have used small potted charge controllers which would probably survive immersion.
Monday, September 16, 2013
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Friday, August 9, 2013
Rapid Wall Home AC Charger for the Archos 605 WiFi - uses Gomadic TipExchange Technology
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- 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 Archos 605 WiFi).
- Charger works on power voltage levels worldwide by supporting a wide input range of 100-240v AC / 50-60 Hz.
- Specification: Input Voltage (100 - 240vAC), Cable length (50 inches), Transformer Dimensions (2.0 X 1.75 inches), Foldable Adapter (Yes), Circuit Design (Archos 605 WiFi Specific)
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Rapid Wall / AC Charger for the Archos 605 WiFi Gomadic Brand w/ TipExchange TechnologyDrained my Archos 605 and use this wall charge to charge my 605. Took more than 4 hours to charge up the 605 not as it said 2 hours.
Connecting this charger to 605 you need to lay the 605 flat.
Do not recommand at all. The Archos Battery Dock does a far more better job.Not much to be said. This is a standard AC charger for the Archos and it does what it is supposed to.This is a great charger and you can purchase extra tips for your other electronic devices. I had to contact the company and they were great! Very professional and helped me totally! It works great.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Juicebar DO10-JB Pocket Solar Charger
Only negative is that the included adapter plugs are flimsy and the one I use most broke in half. So I replaced the entire cord/adapter combo with a dedicated micro USB cord.The idea is solid. The charge meter is hard to read. You must leave it baking in the sun a very long time and does not hold a charge well. I would not suggest buying this.
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We got a free one as part of supporting a local radio station. In this case we got what we paid for. It worked once, charging an iPhone from 95% to 100%. Since then it goes dead within seconds of plugging in a phone, and letting it bake in the sun for a day just causes it to report it's fully charged to go dead again seconds after anything is plugged in.A nice idea, and it would have been useful on mission trips to Haiti where power is frequently hard to come by. But the implementation is a disaster.
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We got a replacement unit, and this one didn't die the first day we used it. So I tried some experiments.
First, I charged it in the sun for a half day, and it showed some blue on the indicator bar. so I plugged in my iPhone. The iPhone battery began to drop, fairly quickly. Frustrated, I disconnected the iPhone and plugged the juicebar into my laptop, to charge it that way. After a few hours the bar went solid blue, and I plugged the iPhone back again.
Now the iPhone began to charge.
Apparently, the juicebar compares its internal battery to whatever it's plugged into, and decides whether it should charge itself up, or charge the other device, based on that. In other words if its internal battery is low and you plug it into a mostly-charged iPhone, it's going to assume you want it to drain the iPhone to charge its own battery. Consequence: forget using the juicebar to "top off" a mostly charged iPhone. You'll drain power instead.
Looking at the specs, this is a 2000 mAh battery and a 100 mAh solar cell (some apparently are rated at 80mAh). Even in a perfect world, it would take 20 hours of noonday sun to charge up the juicebar. 20 hours of bright sunlight being hard to come by in a day, this means that if you want a purely solar solution, you probably need to let the juicebar sit in the sun for 4 days, and maybe longer, to get it full. Then you can use it to charge a few devices, but once the juicebar starts to get low, it may start draining power instead.
I suspect the device would be fine in an Arizona summer. I live in Massachusetts. I doubt the juicebar is going to provide a complete charging solution. I kill an iPhone battery in a typical day of use.
Yes, you can fill the juicebar from your laptop. That goes quickly. But it's not efficient to charge a juicebar to charge an device; it wastes less power to just charge the device directly. The only way the juicebar is a win is if it charges from free sunlight, and see above.
I'm hoping this will be a better solution on trips to Haiti, which has plenty of bright sun and (where I go) unreliable power. In Massachusetts, my combination of heavy phone use and cloudy days means I'll continue to be tethered to charging from laptops, some amount of the time. And given how cheap it is to charge an iPhone, it would take a LOOONG time for this device to pay for itself on solar power.
Amusing idea, but in terms of ideal implementation, this is no titanium spork. Improvements: add a switch that tells the juicebar whether to charge, or be charged, from the USB port. Put a better battery indicator on it. Make it larger so a bigger solar cell can be added, or give it a fold out solar cell.
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I've owned maybe a dozen solar chargers. This is the first I've ever had that has an indicator on the back that tells me exactly how charged it is. That makes planning for trips and conventions about 10 times easier, for one thing.The design is fairly sturdyit feels mostly hollow, and I wouldn't take it mountain biking, but this is definitely the second strongest solar panel I've had, and that other one cost $110.
The charging is fantastic. My iPad, iPod, and both my wife's and my own phone charge. My phone never charges to USB, and my iPod refuses to charge from anything before this came along.
It charges quickly, holds a charge well, has a mini flashlight on it, and can be plugged into a wall for speedy charging.
It also has a USB out, so instead of carrying 50 adapters with you everywhere, you can just plug any USB cable into itvery few solar chargers have that feature, requiring you to buy crappy adapters on eBay, 90% of which don't work.
By far, this is the best solar panel I've ever had!

