Showing posts with label mobile battery charger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mobile battery charger. Show all posts

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Motorola Atrix 4G At&t Car Windshield Dash Mount Cradle Holder Kit + Micro USB Rapic Car Charger MB

Motorola Atrix 4G At&t Car Windshield Dash Mount Cradle Holder Kit + Micro USB Rapic Car Charger MB860 AndroidI'm very disappointed with this product. The holder actually grips the phone quite well, and opens reasonably easily to release the phone. The issue is the holder mounts onto the windshield mount by simply sliding down 1/16 of an inch on 4 small slots. If the unit turns at all, the holder and phone fall completely off. I won't even try to use this in my car, it falls off the arm while I'm holding it.

Update as of 10-24. Have heard back from the seller, item should lock into place. They are shipping out a replacement (testing it locally first). I will update the review once I have the replacement mount.

Final update 11-6 product does lock in you really need to force it to get it to lock. Emily Littella time 'Never Mind'

Motorola Atrix 4G At&t Car Windshield Dash Mount Cradle Holder Kit +...

It is easy to use and... break...in winter ....

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The mount is great and has great suction power to it. I used in a ~9 hour trip without problems. This thing is universal. It will work on any smartphone or small pad (I think anything less than 7").

The charger on the other hand was horrid. It worked for ~2 hours then failed. it just stopped charging. No pulling whatsoever.

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It is handy to have stuck to window. Flexible portion came loose but glue fixed it. I use charger a lot and if there is pressure on inserted part, sometimes loses contact.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Samsung Official OEM Car Charger for your Jitterbug Phone! Original Equipment and Manufacturer (DC

Samsung Official OEM Car Charger for your Jitterbug Phone! Original Equipment and ManufacturerThe only option for finding this in a store was to order one and pay $39.00. I got this one and it worked perfectly for $6.00.

The charger for my Jitterbug works just fine. It is compact and seems to be well made. Quite happy with the purchase and the service.

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I bought this for my mom to keep in the car with her Jitterbug cell phone.

She has a habit of charging the phone on the kitchen counter . . . and driving off without it.

This is helpful (but not perfect) for making sure the phone stays in the vehicle.

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It does not fit my jitterbug phone I am going to try to figure out how to return it. :-(

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This is not for a Jitterbug plus phone. I am very dissapointed by the description. My husband found the appriopriate item at Radio Shack.

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

Black Universal 3in1 Emergency Battery Power Bank, FM Transmitter, Hands Free Car Kit

Black Universal 3in1 Emergency Battery Power Bank, FM Transmitter, Hands Free Car KitI ordered this item to go along with my new Garmin Nuvi 2360LMT. I knew this model GPS didn't come with any kind of a case through research and wanted something to protect the screen when I toss it into my laptop bag or other place when traveling.

I wanted something sturdy to protect it from scratches and crushing, as sometimes things can get crushed in overhead bins when someone gets a bit overzealous in cramming their stuff in an already full bin. This item is listed as a hard case, so I thought I'd give it a try. I guess I couldn't have expected aluminum for the price at which this was offered, but it is a bit lightweight in terms of being a hard case. Without tearing the nylon covering off the material used, it feels as if it's a light weight plastic underneath. I rated the item a 4-star primarily for this reason. The phrase hard case just brings to mind something a little sturdier.

Truth be told, it will probably do just fine in most cases for me and I don't anticipate it being a problem, as long as I'm mindful of this. I'll just have to keep in mind that it isn't sturdy enough to toss in a pile of bags, or to not pay attention when placing it into overhead bins or gate checking a backpack. Under those conditions, it could crush enough to contact the screen of the GPS unit and lead to damage, particularly if something with a sharp corner presses against it with a bit of pressure. I'll just have to keep it in mind and be careful...

For the price, I'm pleased with what I received and would buy another if needed at this time. I'll post back if I run into any problems, or if it doesn't hold up as long as I think it should for the price and it's intended usage.

This hard case for my Nuvi 1690 is very nice and came at a very attractive price point...would definitely buy again!

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Got this for my trip to the East Coast and parts of Canada. Was going to be driving after flying into NYC. I didn't want my new gps to get damaged in the luggage, so I purchased this holder/protector. Its sturdy, has a double zipper,an inside mesh net to hold small items and outside has a loop with a plastic carbine. It also came with a 4.3" screen protector for my garmin. Overall, I liked the product. It did its job. I'd recommend it.

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I was impressed with the Nice case and great service from this Amazon purchase. I will definitely continue to shop here for future purchases.

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What's to say? My Garmin fits nicely insde. There's a pouch to store a cloth. It can hang from a belt if you want.

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Bumblebee BT-XIBK - Digital Signal Processing (DSP) reduce noise, wind and echo - Bluetooth specifi

Bumblebee BT-XIBK - Digital Signal Processing reduce noise, wind and echo - Bluetooth specification V2.1+EDR class 2Bluetooth Headset With Using For HTC,iPhone,Nokia,Samsung,Motorola,LG, Sony Ericsson Wireless Phone. PC/MacI haven't had it that long so I am still deciding. The jury is still out. I haven't been able to use it to voice call. Myphone doesn't understand when I try.

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

2000 Watt True Sine Wave Inv.Charger

2000 Watt True Sine Wave Inv.Charger
  • UPC: 031669020122
  • Weight: 45.000 lbs

This is an excellent inverter not sure why it's not more popular!! True Sine Wave.. 2000+ watts.. battery charger.. I'm sure that Magnum and other mainstream brand name inverters are nice but this is much more affordable and is built solidly and had great technical support when I had a question. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from Promariner again. This unit was installed in an RV and is working flawlessly!

Sunday, August 17, 2014

PowerLine 1,300mA Universal AC Adapter with Compatibility Tips and USB Power Port 90304

PowerLine 1,300mA Universal AC Adapter with Compatibility Tips and USB Power Port 90304I didn't read the instructions before using this charger! Who does?? Well... BIG MISTAKE! I ended up ruining my device. I bought this charger to replace the charger I lost for my Summer Infant Day and Night Handheld Color Video Monitor with 1.8" Screen Silver. Because I inserted the tip into the plug using the wrong polarity and voltage, I fried my baby video monitor. I eventually fixed the monitor, but one of the buttons stopped working on it permanently due to power overload and it no longer works if it's not connected to the charger. AFTER I read the instructions, I set the tip to the right polarity and voltage and the monitor charges.

I'm so mad at myself, but it's not the charger's fault! Ugh!!!

Minus 1 star because the USB port does NOT simultaneously work when the charger is charging one of the tips! That really sucks cause I thought I would be able to charge my baby monitor AND cell phone/ipod at the same time from the same outlet!

BE VERY CAREFUL AND READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PLUGGING IT INTO ANY DEVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't make my mistake! I'm paying for it now!!!

This Powerline Universal AC adapter can be used in place of disposable batteries. In addition, there is an USB power port for devices that draw power via an USB cord. It is NOT a charger; it cannot be used for electronic gadgets with rechargeable batteries, although the USB port can be used as a power outlet for devices with built-in or plugged-in chargers. This adapter plugs into a 100-120VAC outlet only and thus may not be compatible with the electrical grids of some foreign countries. The current draw is rated at 1300 mA; that is large for an AC adapter (See Footnote). I bought an exact model of this adapter in a retail store about 3-1/2 years ago and it is still functioning perfectly. It is a proven product, folks.

The blades of this AC adapter can be folded flat for easy storage. There are 5 voltage settings: 3V, 4.5V, 6V, 7.5V, 9V, and 12V, and an USB power setting. It comes with 7 interchangeable plugs of various sizes, secured in a storage bar. Note that you can only use either the USB port or a power plug at any single time, but not both at the same time. Before you install a plug onto the cord, you need to find out the polarity of your device; it is either tip positive or tip negative. You can usually find the information right next to the power socket of your electronic device. Install the plug by lining up the + or symbol with the word "Tip" on the plug receptor of the cord. The wrong polarity may harm electronic gadgets with delicate integrated circuits. It is therefore best to obtain the polarity information ahead of time.

Footnote: If you are buying an adapter to replace an old one that came with a product, buy one with a current rating equal to or more than the original.

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I bought it as a companion to an electronic and unfortunately it didn't work, tested it with other items and it works just fine! Ended up returning the other piece but keeping this charger. I have gone around testing it with other electronics like my cell phone using the USB port and it also works. I am really happy with this purchase!

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This adapter does not allow you to use the USB port at the same time as the universal tip part. Also, the 1.3A rating is for the tip portion only. The USB portion is a mere 300mA.

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Rated down one point because there was no mention that the tips are in 90 degree configurations. Makes the tips shorter than a straight configuration and more apt to not fit in all the way. Barely stays in my device because it's too short. Otherwise, the adapter works well.

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Saturday, August 16, 2014

2600mah Solar Battery Charger for Mp3 Mp4 Camera /Pda /Gps /Phone Black

2600mah Solar Battery Charger for Mp3 Mp4 Camera /Pda /Gps /Phone BlackGood buy...........just what I needed when I'm outside for hours having fun in the sun and still able to use/charge my cell phone and tablets...

i have had the product for a little while now. it does what it says. however it does take a long time to charge my phone battery via my universal USB battery charger. it takes it about a hour and a half via my ac adapter and 2 hours via my computer usb port. through the solar charger set to 5.5V it takes about 3/12 to 4 hours to charge. i can live with that. one issue is the mini usb male to full size usb female cable never was in the box. so i contacted them and they told me that i would have to ship back the whole device to them and wait for replacement unit. when they told me to send them pictures. the device has a clip to remove the metal casing for like taking off the protective shield on the solar panel. and when you remove it you can see that battery. which has the battery size scratched out. however if you look close enough it says 2500MAH instead of 2600MAH.

all in all i really needed that cable, but the company is giving me a hard time. its a good charger, despite the slow charging time, fake battery and lack of cable. for 9$ its alright. you get what you pay for

Update: the device has died. i took it apart and checked all the wiring and everything seemed to look okay and in shape. device would charge and flashlight would work. however it wont give a out power. checked the cord and used several other adapters i ordered online and still nothing. i ruled it as a dead motherboard. so i now have a useless charger around. when i got it i thought it was too good to be true. i was right.. the smaller battery than advertised, the .8A output power, not worth the money. however i did make good use of the solar panel and turned it into a solar panel with usb out. which works fine. i discarded what was left of it and turned it into a flashlight for my 3 year old brother. so if you want something that inst going to last you very long, then go for this product. if you want something that will last you a long time and has real parts, and not fake ones from china then your looking in the wrong place. eg, no brand name, not real battery, cheep motherboard, etc.. as well as the other ones that are 2600MAh solar chargers have the same insides just different shells. so be careful

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The solar charger/battery arrived with a 75% battery charge. The LED Flashlight worked. I plugged in my phone and nothing. Left the solar charger plugged in overnight. 100% charge...plugged in phone..nothing.

Opened it up to take a look. No voltage at all coming out through the mini USB and very low voltage from the battery. My conclusion is the battery is dead and will only hold a charge sufficient to power the LED flashlight. :( I didn't expect much for $10

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Schumacher SE-4020 10/40/200-AMP Wheel-Style Charger/Starter

Schumacher SE-4020 10/40/200-AMP Wheel-Style Charger/StarterIve had this a couple of years and it really hasn't measured up. It can charge quickly but not fast, has no over charge protection, most of the parts are on the low end (ie wheels, handle, cables, clamps). It seems to be twice as large as it needs to be. But the 2 biggest issues with this is the poor performance of the 200-amp start and the cables literally melting every time you use it. I have used this 15 20 times over 2 years and the cables have ROTTED off. First the cable insulation would melt and smoke when I used the 40 or 200 amp settings, then, when I could see the wire I realized it was corroded and soon broke. Its obvious the cables were the cheapest they could get away with and thats just dangerous. It makes me question whats inside. I wouldn't mind all the trim being low end but when you cut corners with the core product thats just not safe.

I have been trying to locate from Amazon.com a charger that would individually charge Trojan 105 Batteries used for Golf Carts. The description said the SE4020 would do this but when I tried to charge a six volt deep cell battery it did not do the job. The clamps are not heavy enough to clamp heavy duty batteries, nor are the wires. I believe the wires should be a heavier guage to prevent over heating. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the reason specified above. Also I really think Schumacher should have used a more heavier metal in the construction of this charger. The edges of the charger on the bottom are very sharp and could cut you easily if you are not very careful. The wheels are also what you would find on a toy doll carriage, not a good quality battery charger. As for being a charger for all other types of batteries this charger would probably do the job it as designed. Just cheaply constructed!

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i use the charger all the time..works great and its pretty tough..it gets knocked around all scratched up forgotten outside in the rain and snow..keeps on workin !!the 200 amp will start stone dead car...the trickle charge will bring a battery back from the dead{depends on the battery's condition}...what else could you ask for ???

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I work on old classic cars at home and most of my life. This charger is great for the guy at home that needs good instant starting power quickly. It will also charge 6 volt batterys. The instant 12 volt start system on the unit works great. Unit is not professional quality but works absolutly great for home use. It could be used in a professional shop but every day use would shorten it life span. If you want a nice item to add to your home shop that will not let you down this is the one and priced well.

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I received this Schumacher SE-4020 BATTERY CHARGER today, first of all let me say it was packed real good and no damage and I received it in a timely manner. Now having said that there are some things I was not too happy with and somewhat disappointed. First of all a reviewer before I ordered this said in his review that he felt the battery leads and clamps were not heavy enough, I TOTAL AGREE WITH HIS ACCESSMENT COMPLETELY, they may work but pretty light duty in my opinion too! They wire is pretty light guage and the clamps are not too empressive, somewhat chincy if that's a word!! Secondly the screws for the clamps that hold the axle to the bottom were way too small for the pilot holes that were pre-drilled and they would not tighten up, now I have to get larger ones it appears and that sucks. Thirdly the self tapping screws for the handle, the Chinese needs to have someone show them what a self tapping screw is, the attempt was made to make them that way but NO CIGAR! And those little drive on caps that hold the wheels on the axle, THEY DO SUCK OUT LOUD FOR SURE! The wheels themself are pretty generic as well. All in all I haven't used it yet and it may work fine, definently a good looking battery charger but not too empressed with the thought or better yet VERY LITTLE THOUGHT for the screws, clamps or guage wire used or the rest of the hardware, by the way the 110 volt wire for the plug-in is heavier than the battery clamp wires, go figure if the clamp wires had of even been as heavy wouldn't have been as bad! Just being real and upfront here, again nice looking battery charger but there needs to be some attention paid to detail items. Just maybe if it wasn't such a hassle I would send it back, again have not used it yet so we'll see first, but NOT a real happy customer on this purchase!!! More than likely will keep it if it WORKS!

This is my personal opnion and now at least you have the truth as I see it, and rest of the story. Maybe in somes eyes I am too picky too much but truth is the truth in my mind! I do think it is a good looking charge so gave it the benifit of the doubt on 3 stars, did think about 2 but darn good looking charger, lets hope it works when I need it!

Thanks for reading my novel, guess you get what you pay for and this wasn't a fortune by no means.

Bill

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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Roadpro 12V Battery Clip-On and Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Roadpro 12V Battery Clip-On and Cigarette Lighter AdapterIn all four previous reviews and in the product description there is no mention on how long these cables are! In the picture they look pretty long, and you would think length would be a primary concern. So, from the back of the product packaging, once I received the product, here you are: 2 Feet long, 14-gauge wire.

I bought this to use with a Vivair air compressor that draws about 15A. It will work off some accessory sockets, my bimmer works for instance, but not for very long without the engine running. In my truck, the amp draw is high for the accessory socket and it is only active with the engine running. This is a bit of a pain when you want to check and air up your tires. So I clip this to the battery terminals and I am good to go. The clips are not huge but work fine for me and the construction overall is fine. It is nothing very fancy but it is well worth the modest price IMHO.

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I bought this cable to go along with the viair 85P portable air compressor, that way I didn't blow fuses.

As soon as I opened the cable, I noticed it was only a couple feet long, which is not very long, but I was happy anyway.. The clamps also don't open up far enough to connect to a battery terminal securely.

I took it outside and plugged it up to my compressor, popped the hood of my car and as soon as I opened the clamp the positive wire fell out of the clamp.

Once I inspected the wire and the clamp, you could clearly see there was almost NO solder on the wire, and what little bit was on it was a "cold joint". The cable was also not crimped to the clamp like it was suppose to be (it looks like someone forgot to crimp it) , which is another reason it came apart.

I went ahead and pulled the sleeve off the negative clamp and noticed it WAS crimped (unlike the positive clamp), but the solder was also very little and cold-jointed.

Both clamps were also forming rust around the solder connections where the wire goes.

LUCKY FOR ME, I own a soldering station, so I disassembled both clamps, cleaned up the rust, re-soldered them on PROPERLY and THEN crimped them. They work perfect now and should never come loose again.

This is the first time I've ever rated a product 1 star, but when it literally falls apart as soon as you remove it from the box , it deserves 1 star.

I'm just glad I wasn't stuck somewhere on the road with a flat when it fell apart on me. Luckily I ALWAYS test my equipment before I rely on it for emergency use.

I wouldn't recommend this product unless you own a soldering iron and want to take the gamble of fixing it yourself or returning it to amazon.

EDIT: I bought another set of these cables, and they were properly crimped and soldered, I will upgrade my rating from 1 star to 2 stars, but RoadPro needs to improve their Quality Control.

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Works as advertised. The little clamps should be much bigger the same size as what you have on light duty jumper cables. This way they would connect securely. Also, the short wire supplied should be a tad thicker. Main concern and 4 stars is b/c of the clamps being small and not very secure on battery terminals.

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Very handy to toss in the trunk. Using this will protect your ciggy lighter socket that could get overloaded. Every car should have one. I use it for an air pump and a very powerful camp light.

Note, most lighter plugs are limited to around 10 amps by fuse or circuit breaker in addition they have long run of small (higher resistance) wire to the jack which 'may' cause a voltage drop to your equipment.

Short of 'hard wiring directly' this is the next best thing.

This has none of that and of course it's the same as hooking directly to the battery so know what you are doing (sparks, load, polarity, fingers)...

You might also want to pick up a heavy duty male to female ciggy plug extension cord...

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Rapid Car Kit Auto Plug-in Power Charger for ATT Nokia 2720 fold - Nokia 6085 - Nokia 6103 6102i -

Rapid Car Kit Auto Plug-in Power Charger for ATT Nokia 2720 fold - Nokia 6085 - Nokia 6103 6102i - ATT Nokia 6126 / 6133b - Nokia 6555 - Nokia 6650 - ATT Nokia E62 - Nokia E71x - Nokia N75 - Nokia Surge 6790 Mako - T-Mobile Nokia 2330 classic - Nokia 2720 fold - Nokia 2760 - Nokia 3555 - T-Mobile Nokia 3711 - Nokia 6086 - Nokia 6263 - Nokia 6301 - T-Mobile Nokia 5130 XpressMusic - Nokia 5310 XpressMusic - Nokia 5610 ExpressMusic BCB Brandi got this for the price the name brand cost 25 bucks at at&t and these last a long time if u dont keep them plugged in not chargeing the phone. the circuit board inside build up heat and over time blow the small circuits inside(fyi) but for the money you cant beat it!

Friday, June 20, 2014

Premium Car Charger For Kyocera DuraXT

Premium Car Charger For Kyocera DuraXTDoes the job, and works for backup charger. Killer price,short cord! okay item...nothing special, just a good price. blah blah

adapter works perfect with my kyocera sprint flip phone. no issues with product workmanship or quality of the cord and plug

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No need to over pay for a car charger! The charger works great! I recommend this item for anyone needing a car charger but don't want to pay high retail prices!

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THIS IS A QUALITY PRODUCT AND NOBODY IS GOING TO BEAT THE PRICE UNLESS YOU STOLE IT ! ORDER NOW , YOU WILL BE HAPPY YOU DID ! I WILL BE PLACING FUTURE ORDERS FROM THIS COMPANY !

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The phone chargers were exactly what we expected. We received the phone chargers when promised and exactly as described online.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Car Charger (CLA) for Motorola DROID 2 Global

Car Charger for Motorola DROID 2 GlobalI usually hold out for a car adapter that is the same brand as the electronic device it is charging, but the price for two was less than the shipping. There would be little cost if the chargers did not perform well. They work very fast & perform well.

this is incredibly cheaply madeseriously 'made in china.' only works...i'd say

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

SKQUE MINI CAR CHARGER ADAPTER FOR LG RUMOR TOUCH

SKQUE MINI CAR CHARGER ADAPTER FOR LG RUMOR TOUCHThis product does exactly what it says it will. A little looseness where the USB actually connects in, but has never really been a problem. Supplies power to a USB splitter for me, and all devices get charged just fine.

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Goal Zero Escape 150 -Kids

Goal Zero 21003 Escape 150 Explorer PackEscape 150 battery pack (the Coffee Maker looking battery) often goes with the Boulder 15 Solar Panel. The advertisement says to expect to fully charge the Escape 150 battery from empty charge in about 15 hours using the panel. When I bought the two together I charged the battery to full and then ran it down to empty. The next morning at sun up (I live in the California desert mountains . . so I'm high above the haze layer and have 100% crystal blue sky and sun) so I faced the panel directly at the sun for 11 hours solid. At the end of that time I was knocking on the door of 80% power (75%??) according to the battery charge indicator, and took the next day for another 3 hours (total of 14ish hours) to get the Escape 150 fully charged. Recommendation: if you're going to run the Escape 150 down to empty during the day/night (for laptops, etc.) then you'll need two (2) Boulder 15 solar panels (daisy-chained) to fully recharge the battery the next day. NOTE: Also, I did run the battery to empty off 3 of their LED lights (which are outstanding at 207 illumens 3-watt, "Light-a-life" as they're called). Manufacturer states to expect getting 16 hours of light (with 3 lights daisy chained). I got 17 hours 10 minutes with the Escape 150 battery.

I had to stay in a tent for a week during the hottest week of the summer in upstate NY. I was alone with my dogs. I was able to run a 12v DC fan I had all night and still listen to podcasts on my smartphone while it stayed charged. I had to recharge it once and used the outlet at the camp pavillion. Really glad I had this.

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Bought this to run my CPAP while camping with my son. First use of the Escape 150 it worked great. Camped outdoors in a tent and it ran my CPAP for a good 8 -9 hours and still had 2 bars left. Next time I used it, we were camping inside, but no available power outlet, only lasted 8 hours, with no bars left. Fully charged both times. Charged it again and it only lasted the 8 hours again. Called Goal Zero support, they had me disconnect the battery for 5 mins and then hook it up again, also pull the 3 fuses and re-inert them. I did so, then fully charged it again and now only lasted 4 hours. Called them back and sent it in for service. When they sent it back, it only lasted 6 hours. They then swapped it out for a new one and that one only lasted 8 hours. Would recommend looking at a different product. Need to find another myself for next camping trip.

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I purchased this battery as an emergency power solution. It was packaged well. It wasn't to heavy, considering the battery size. I tested it out by charging my ipad, just to get a general idea of consumption for the things I plan to keep it charged with. Charging my ipad over 6 hours, utilized about 20% of the battery down from full. I think thats great! As I could charge multiple devices in an emergency.

I'm currently keeping it charged with the provided cord to a wall outlet, so that it won't start discharging while it waits for use. I did also purchase the Goal0 30 watt briefcase solar panels to charge during a power outtage. I'm impressed with quality and build of both items. But the solar panels carry a little weight. I wouldn't neccessarily want to walk a great distance with it; However the built in handle is nice. Overall... Very satisfied.

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Love it! I have been using Amazon for several years and this is the first time I wanted posted a review. I have been using the Escape 150 for about 6 months now. It serves as backup power on my CPAP machine while in the house. I just lost power for two days and having the Goal0 was a life saver. I powered the CPAP one night and still had over 50% power remaining. I used it to power a lamp, my laptop, and recharge my cell phone during the outage. I purchased this to replace a big, heavy, Xantrex Powerpack 600. There is not comparison for me. The Escape 150 is much lighter and more efficient. The Goal0 does not have all the extras like a built in radio or light however I do not miss it. It is so much more portable. I cannot wait to take it on a camping trip and take my CPAP with me. I also like that you can leave it plugged in all the time. In fact the instructions says it helps to to maintain the battery health. Great product and I would recommend and buy again in a heartbeat.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

DLO AutoPod Car Charger for iPod (Black)

DLO AutoPod Car Charger for iPod
  • Color-coded, intelligent car charger designed for dock-connecting iPods
  • Glows red when power's on, amber while charging, and green when finished
  • Velcro tabs for convenient dashboard placement; replaceable safety fuse
  • Plugs into vehicle's cigarette lighter or other 12-volt power outlet
  • 24-inch coiled cable with 5 foot total length; 1-year warranty

The charger works great. It charges quickly and when it's done it changes to green. The only problem with it is that if you play the unit while charging you get a buzz in the background. With the twenty hour battery life of the Nano It's not that big a deal. I just plug the Ipod in while I am away from the car, and unplug it for playback

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I purchased this charger with the TuneStick so I could play my ipod in the car and keep it charged up for long trips. When I drive it is often at least 2-3 hours away. This charger has worked perfectly for 2 years using it at least every other week for 2-3 hours at a time. Finally died last weekend so now I'm back for another. I feel I got my money's worth.

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I needed a car charger for my iPods. The choice seemed to be between cheap and untrustworthy, and overpriced. This DLO model was the best compromise I could find. With just enough features to justify the $15 price.

I have been using it for about a month now, including one 900 mile car trip, and it does exactly what it is supposed to do. The LED feature is actually helpful, and I am glad I chose this charger.

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I seem to have the opposite experience as the previous reviewer. This "charger" does not seem to charge my iPod Mini much at all. No matter how low the battery is, the indicator light on the charger almost always glows green when it is connected. I rarely ever see the amber color that indicates charging. The iPod will often lose power soon after removing it from this charger. This does not happen when I use the wall adapter to charge it.

But as for playing the iPod while it is plugged in the car, I have had no problems at all. The main reason I own this is to play the iPod in the car, and it works just fine for that.

Monday, March 3, 2014

NOCO BLSOLAR2 Battery Life+ Black 2.5W Solar Battery Charger and Maintainer

NOCO BLSOLAR2 Battery Life+ Black 2.5W Solar Battery Charger and MaintainerI have been looking for a cheap and easy way to keep a charge in my Jeep Cherokee's battery since it is a secondary vehicle and not driven very often. The NOCO 5W Solar Battery charger seems to have fit that bill. The battery charger seems to keep the battery charged even on these cloudy wintery days in Michigan. The instructions for use were pretty straight forward. So far the charger seems to be doing a very good job.

Reading some of the other reviews, I'm not sure if people realize how little power this solar charger puts out. If you look at a standard plug-in battery charger, they typically have a "high" setting of 8 or 10 amps, often a "trickle charge" setting of 2 amps, and sometimes a short-term "boost" setting of 50 amps. This solar panel is claimed to put out 180 milliamps, which is 0.18 amps, or about 1/6th of one amp. You are not going to be jump-starting your car on the spot, or lighting your cabin all night off this solar charger.

The manufacturer intends it just as a battery maintainer, to counter the gradual loss of charge that batteries experience when sitting unused. So long as you understand that limitation, it appears to be a fine product. The housing seems sturdy, and the wires or cables provided are decent quality. I'm thinking to mount mine somehow on my garage wall to maintain my motorcycle battery since that is something I do not drive every day. Perhaps by maintaining the charge in this fashion I can get away without bringing the battery indoors during the winter, since it is normally only discharged batteries that are in danger of freezing -which can cause internal shorts.

I remember how much tiny solar cells cost at Radio Shack back in the 1970's... although this is too small to provide primary power for more than maybe a single low-drain device, it sure is cool to get something like this to play around with.

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Edited to note that these solar chargers come in 2 sizes, and Amazon is now unwisely mixing the reviews for related but different products together. My review here was regarding the smaller version, which is probably best limited to motorcycle batteries. If you are trying to maintain charge on larger car batteries, the larger 5 watt version would be a much better bet.

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I was very pleasantly surprised how high quality this solar panel and all of the included accessories were. I have had a few other solar panels in the past and they don't even come close to comparing to the quality and design of this one. I put this panel in the windshield of my old truck using the included suction cups and it feels very secure. I love how slim the panel is and how the cable runs cleanly out the back. In addition, the quick connect cables are awesome and make attaching the right accessory easy.

This panel is the perfect size to keep a standard automotive battery topped off. In the past I have left my truck un-driven for a few months at a time and come back to dead battery. This panel provides enough current to counteract the natural drain of a battery, which is all I really need. I will buying more for some of my other equipment and I highly recommend this solar charger.

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We found this came in very handy at campgrounds that had no electric hookup and also one that had problems with the power going out. We could keep the battery in the R.V. charged for a long time and just run the generator a little while at night if we needed the air conditioner or fans running. I plan to purchase one for the cars so I can keep this one in the R.V. at all times. Even if you don't plan to 'rustic camp', it is great to have on hand. It was a life saver when hubby had his tractor out in a muddy area of field and it wouldn't start. This made it so much easier to get it started again. I also love the safety features that protect against overheating and over current. These features are very important in my opinion, as well as being weather resistant for rainy days.

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I purchased this device a while back and waited to write a review so I could test this and see how well it works. I have to say that the Noco solar battery charger is the perfect solution for my motorcycle and buddies jet skis. We both don't ride that often but when we actually want to it seems we always have issues with the batteries. Not anymore, since using Noco's solar panel we have yet to have a dead battery. We don't have room to put these in the garage so running an extension cord out to them is a real hassle. That's where the convenience of having this solar panel comes in, not only can you place the panel in a wide arrangement of places but the long extension cord makes it even more portable. No more long extension cords and mess, Noco's solar panel is the answer for anyone looking an easy and portable way to recharge your battery.

The clamps and wires of the unit are high quality (much better than expected) as well as the construction of the solar panel itself. I could not have found a more perfect solution to charging my batteries.

I just recently bought the Noco's smaller solar panel for my brother who is an avid camper and has been searching for something to keep his gadgets charged while he is away.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

OEM BLACKBERRY CLM03D-050 CAR CHARGER FOR Pearl 8220 Gemini 8520 8530 Curve 8900 Storm2 9520 Storm

OEM BLACKBERRY CLM03D-050 CAR CHARGER FOR Pearl 8220 Gemini 8520 8530 Curve 8900 Storm2 9520 Storm 9530 Bold 9700Like the previous reviewer pointed out, the actual assembly of the charger appears rather cheap. This is very light weight, thin plastic. Also, the packaging mentions nothing about Blackberry but instead says that this is for a Motorola and/or Samsung phone which I was initially very confused about. Luckily it has a mini USB drive and fits my Blackbery Bold 9780. I have to use quite a bit of force to make the charger fit and stay in place in my cigarette lighter. If I simply place it in there, it will slip out. The one thing I really like about this charger is the red indicator light that lets you know the charger is, in fact, properly hooked up to your cigarette lighter. The plastic coil is also at an agreeable lengthit's not too long but also not too short that when I pick up my phone it falls out. I've used it numerous times so far and it appears to be doing the job fine. I think only time will tell if it holds up to daily wear and tear.

I was not very impressed with the product itself. It looks very cheap like it was produced in someone's backyard and can be bought in a dollar store for less than a buck. Shipping was fast though and it charges my phone, but i'm just more concerned now that it will blow the fuse in my car! Like the previous one I bought (in a store) did and it ended up costing me more $$$ to repair the damage than the charger actually cost!

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Progressive Dynamics PD9280V Inteli-Power 9200 Series 80 Amp Converter/Charger with Built-in Charge

Progressive Dynamics PD9280V Inteli-Power 9200 Series 80 Amp Converter/Charger with Built-in Charge WizardThis was a replacement for a 70A charger/converter that was installed in my sailboat. The installation was easy and the performance is exactly right. I have the manual controller dongle attached and it seems to recharge my 460AH battery bank quickly.

The only information that I wish for is a set of curves that show voltage output vs current for the three modes of operation. Most people wouldn't care but I am an engineer-info freak.

Bottom lineI would recommend this unit to anyone who needs a robust charger for a bank of batteries.

I had no problem installing and it worked as described. I like the remote indicator that comes with it which my old converter didn't have. The batteries came up to float and I don't have any loss of water.

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I have used this brand before with excellent results, so when it was deemed that the present one on the new trailer was very weak (China), this was my only choice. It is USA made. The small cheap ones don't give you much charging power and you must conserve the 12 volt useage. This one has a 14 volt boost mode that will keep your batterys charged and lights bright. Before, the interior lights looked like yellow bug lights.

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It was everything they said. installation was simple .price was the best from anyone l could find this is the fourth converter l have replaced in my rv. Will see how long this one last.

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My 42' Travel Trailer's power converter died. This was my first encounter a Power Converter. I have used this one for a year and it has responded to every thing I have asked of it. The price was right. I was amazed how easy installation was. Unplug the old, plug in the new. It worked for me.

Friday, January 10, 2014

Saicoo 3.6A / 18W 3 USB High output / ports Car Charger with Split design and 2 Car Cigarette Light

Saicoo 3.6A / 18W 3 USB High output / ports Car Charger with Split design and 2 Car Cigarette Lighter Sockets(85cm length cable) - Black(Retail Package)I've only had it a couple months or I would give it a 5. now they require me to write more words:(

A little surprised but I did get a free car charger and was asked to test it. It charges pretty faster than any one of my previous chargers.I've tried with my iphone as well as my sister's samsung s3, both can be fully charged within two hours. And it has three ports so I can charge three devices at the same time. This is quite helpful when you are driving through a trip with battery charging devices needed by several people. So far I like it very much. Thank you Saicoo!

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Camco Manufacturing 44323 7/8" Thumb Operated Cam Lock

Camco Manufacturing 44323 7/8' Thumb Operated Cam LockThese trailer compartment latches are typical style... a approximate match for my other latches. I relocated the locks, replaced with these & relocated the locks to center to better secure the doors in camp.

REPLACED THE OLD RUSTED LOCK ON MY RV COMPARTMENT DOOR. EASY FIX. REMOVED THE OND ONE WHICH WAS RUSTED AND INSTALLED THE NEW ONE. 10 MIN FIX.

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