Showing posts with label rechargeable batteries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rechargeable batteries. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

eForCity CAR CHARGER Compatible with Samsung© A887 Solstice T239 U350 Smooth

eForCity CAR CHARGER Compatible with Samsung© A887 Solstice T239 U350 SmoothThis was very inexpensive and replaced the one I lost. It has been very useful when I need to charge my phone in the car.

This product arrived quickly and was in mint condition. I loved the fact I did not have to spend 30 on a car charger for my phone. It works amazing and I am very happy to have it. Thanks for the service guys! I will order other products again.

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This product is great and the price was too! I got this as a replacement charger for my son. I did not want to spend a lot of money for a charger that he could possibly loose so we got this one and we are satisfied with it.

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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Monoprice 1A USB Car Charger - White

Monoprice 1A USB Car Charger - WhiteI ordered this to use with a data cable for my Tracfone Samsung 404c.

With that data cable, bought through Amazon as well, It charges perfectly in the car on my long trips between home and work. Arrived in quick time, amazingly low price, perfect deal all the way around. I even like the white, because, let's face it, all black electronics gets a little boring after awhile. 8*)

I bought (4) of these directly from MonoPrice. They are rated at 1A(1000mA)@5V. The charger gets pretty warm close to hot when charging an iPhone 3GS. Eventually, three of mine have failed. The forth one is still in the package and it will stay there.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

DEWALT DCF889B Bare Tool 20V Max Lithium Ion 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Detent Pin

DEWALT DCF889B Bare Tool 20V Max Lithium Ion 1/2-Inch High Torque Impact Wrench with Detent PinUsing this impact to take off lugnuts and reinstalling them is a breeze. When the air hose doesn't reach or having to take a wheel off in the parking lot, this would be tool to have.

this little work horse will surprise you. I used this to take off rusty bolts 300 ft lbs of torque like an air tool.

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What an improvement over a drill driver when your driving a lot of screws espically long or large diameter screws. Compact and light. Like the light also. Job sites don't always have the best lighting.

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BatteryMINDer Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator - 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248

BatteryMINDer Battery Charger / Maintainer with Desulphator - 12 Volt 2/4/8 Amp, Model# 12248I did a bit of research before purchasing this product. If you want a quick charge, I have read that your battery won't last as long. For battery life, the ideal charge is low amerage. I appreciate that this charger provides a low amp charge to the battery. I had an older battery charger that I believe prematurely destroyed one of my 12v batteries, so I did my best to find the best value replacement. As a matter of fact, the way I saw the older charger behaving (according to my digital multimeter), I was concerned that it could cause the battery to explode or start a fire. I decided to get a new one. I looked at all of the battery chargers I could find on Amazon and other sites. Eventually, I settled on this particular model for these reasons:

1. Provides a low amperage charge, which is supposed to help prolong battery life.

2. Desulphination mode, which is supposed to help prolong battery life.

3. Safety shutoff features, so that it doesn't overcharge the battery.

4. Reads the battery polarity and illuminates a red light if you have it reversed.

5. Excellent review on Amazon and other sites that sell battery chargers.

I've only been using the battery minder for a couple of months, but I think it is working well. The recharges and maintenance modes seem appropriate. The batteries seem to last a long time after I charge them. This product seems to be living up to the claims and ratings. I am impressed.

Years ago a solid state battery charger would be ignored by most as unreliable and/or cheap. Times changed and now many solid state items represent those of the best quality. I've found this product line to be one of those lacking nothing and of the best quality. The five year warranty that comes with it helps re-enforce that idea.

Yes, this product is made in China to the American (USA) VDC company technological standards. I wish everything could be made here in the US as I am USA born. That's no longer the case with many of the product names I grew up with at least VDC is still an American company based in Huntington, New York. But still, I'm glad I purchased my BatteryMinder 12248 over a year back in 2011.

There-in was also something I found especially refreshing. When I opened the packaging, I wasn't greeted with instructions in some other language but in my own native English taught to every US citizen and recognized as the true one language of our country by most Americans. Seeing instructions in every language always tells me some portion of what I spent on a product went into all those other translations especially irksome when, to start with, the language is SUPPOSED to be English for products sold in the US. The small instruction manual is clear there's just 35 pages VDC would like you to look over first to improve your knowledge of this product. That's nothing excessive or unreasonable. I actually like to know the proper use of products just like I enjoy knowing the proper way to operate a vehicle I'm driving down the road. I find it safer that way, and my cars all last longer for my knowing how to drive and maintain them and I'm also sure other passengers, drivers, and pedestrians appreciate my responsibility.

I could have easily used the 12248 without the manual by just using a little common sense and knowing how batteries are sized and what type they are, but the manual does contain everything you need to know concerning the operation of the 12248. There are also printed instructions on the unit. Nothing difficult in use, and even if it was VDC provides a technical service number right on the manual. That number is also on the unit. They even answer it quickly I know, I called them to start the warranty on my purchase and to inquire about the free battery tester they will send you for registering your product.

Enough with the literature and literacy. The VDC BatteryMINDer 12248 will charge/maintain up to six batteries at a time with full-time desulfation. This is why I wanted it. It also has low amperage draw in use, and provides temperature compensation also important in my hot Southern US climate. An earlier purchase of a BatteryMINDer 12151 (engine compartment mounted style) proved to me the patented BatteryMINDer desulfation technology works and works very well (see my 12151 review here at Amazon "BatteryMinder 1.5A or BatteryMinder 1.3A? (chuckle) Like the "Tortoise and the Hare" When Compared To Some Chargers.").

The 12248 still isn't the fastest charger with only a top output of 8 Amperes, but it's not the tortoise the 12151 is either when recharging a dead battery. Is desulfation faster using the 12248 instead of the 12151? Possibly, but not necessarily. The 12151 just can't charge and desulfate more than one battery at a time, and it only charges with a reported maximum of 1.5 Amperes although I have seen a 12151 charge at 1.8A for short initial start-up periods. The 12151 is also designed to be permanently installed to a vehicle, whereas the 12248 is a "bench" charger that can either be hung from a bench or used sitting on a bench it also sits on four rubber pads for this.

This model 12248 comes with the $20 temperature compensator with ring terminal option supplied, and a ring terminal battery connector with 15 Amp fuse for a permanent charging connection to a vehicle mounted battery. All terminal connectors and fuses are also supplied with well fitted caps to prevent corrosion from moisture and to and keep out dirt. It also has the standard spring clip connector with 15 Amp fuse. Nice wire lengths have also been supplied to all cables that make connections simple in most any proper use of the unit.

The only caveat I've noticed is the temperature sender cable pins can be connected wrong if not paying close attention. If you look closely, you can see a minus and positive sign at each connection terminal that should be observed when making the electrical temperature cable connections. A red marking for positive would make this connection much easier, or pins that only fit one way.

I plan to update this review as more use is applied to the 12248 with various batteries. (chuckle) Nothing quite like an on-going accounting of product performance.

My first (far reaching) trial:

settings: 8 Amp, Standard lead-acid, temperature sensor clamped to the negative battery post

A thirteen year old, 75DG size group, Grand L 3010 HST Kubota diesel tractor standard lead acid battery that somehow still hangs on despite it would no longer start the tractor it came with. After about nine years of good service, up until it wouldn't start my Grand L, this battery was replaced with a new one and forgotten in a corner of my garage. This battery had a swollen case and plates, and had been sitting idle and untouched for roughly five years in that corner. One month back, I had put a quick charge on this battery and had it reading 12.6 volts when I immediately started using it for some very light electrical duty. Over the next several weeks I continued using it a few times to power a car radio system I was working on in my garage. It was still showing 11.4 volts when I connected the BatteryMINDer 12248 and made the proper settings. The 12248 accepted it and began charging it. After 30 minutes, I used an Amprobe digital meter to check the voltage and amperes being put out by the 12248 at the battery they were; volts@14.01-14.02, amperes@.10-.12 with a solid green charge indicator.

July 28 (eight days after connection) voltage while connected was at 13.22 volts, the same as when checked after the initial 24 hours of connection. Since day two, the voltage has remained the same and the charge indicator has been flashing. Amperes are at .16 and are the same as they were when checked on day two. Visual inspection of the plates shows the normal coloration of light and dark plates returning. The case end swelling is also diminishing. Of course, I don't expect this 13 year old battery to ever be capable of supplying the heavier amperage loads it once could without self-destruction, but it will be interesting to see what it can withstand. For my purposes, this battery will only be used in my garage for temporary power on a work bench with light loads it may even be usefull for some boost starts on equipment with weak but still marginally functioning batteries. For these purposes it should be fine, as it continues to charge and desulfate well on the 12248. A standard charger would have simply burned and cracked all the plates, and boiled the battery acid solution away long before now leaving the battery useless with dead, shorted, and open cells. As it is, the 12248 is rebuilding a lot of capacity to this old battery.

August 5 On August 2nd I had checked this battery with the 12248 connected using my Amprobe digital meter. I noticed the voltage was varying slightly between 13.20 and 13.24. A check of the supplied amperage showed rapid changes occuring varying from .08 to .94 amperes. This peculiar amperage behavior in maintain mode is different from the 12151 BatteryMINDers I have installed to two of my vehicles. I removed the charger and checked the battery after a twelve hour "rest". The battery showed 12.70 volts. I reconnected the charger and saw the voltage initially increase to 14.5, and then begin dropping. Amps were initially steady at .10. After two hours, I checked and found the charger back in maintain mode and again at 13.20-13.24 volts and amperage varying from .08 to .94. I checked again today and saw everything the same except the case swelling now appears almost gone. During the time the charger is off this older battery, I've been putting it on a year old 78DLG Duralast Gold 800 CCA battery from Auto Zone. This battery now shows 12.88 volts after a twenty-four hour rest after each time it has been connected to the 12248. Once I'm better satisfied with the charge condition of the old Kubota battery, I plan to connect it and the Duralast battery in parallel and make use of some of the multiple battery charging capability of this 12248. Even if these two batteries do have a large difference in age, they still match in type and are close in size group.

August 23 On August 12th I finally felt secure in how stable the condition of the old battery was and connected the much newer Duralast in parallel. There had been no changes in the BatteryMINDer output on the older battery alone, the plates in the battery were looking good, and there was no longer any case swelling. Afterwards, I fairly well forgot about the two batteries connected in parallel to the BatteryMINDER 12248 until today. Again, I had checked the BatteryMINDer output when I first connected the batteries. The voltage was staying about 13.23 and amperes were steady at .10 when first checked. Today, the voltage was varying slightly between 13.21-13.23 and amperes were varying up and down between .12-.15. A look inside, to see those 13 year old Kubota battery plates, revealed plates that now look almost new in coloration and conformation. Could it be the BatteryMINDer 12248 is restoring this formerly dead and unused 13 year old battery, that lay useless for almost five years, to an almost new condition? From just looking into the cells at those plates, it appears so after a month on the BattryMINDer 12248. After a few more weeks on this BatteryMINDer, I'm going to load test this old battery out of pure curiosity. I have the thought that it would start my Kubota diesel tractor, it came new with, right now with no problems.

Update 10/24/11:

I finally got around to load testing the 13 year old Kubota battery. IT PASSED! I also used it to start my Grand L Kubota, and it started the tractor just like a brand new battery. This is an amazing recovery that makes me wonder how many "bad" batteries I could have saved and continued to use through the years, if I had only had this BatteryMINDer 12248. It's great to find a tool, and a company, that truly saves you money.

Update 9/11/2012:

I have't lost a single battery since I put this 12248 in service, and all the batteries I mentioned above are still doing fine and in service. I also have purchased multiple 12151 BatteryMINDers, and have them installed to my stored vehicles. It's very nice to just turn the key on a vehicle that has been in storage for many months and hear the engine roar to life with just a turn of the key minus jumper cables. It's also nice to know all your batteries have been kept fresh and ready for good service by simply using a BatteryMINDer.

Update 12/23/2012:

The 13 year old battery finally developed an open cell condition causing its voltage to drop. At least the BatteryMINDer did give me another surprising year of use from it. I have also recharged a dead 9 year old "gold top" AutoZone battery and have its voltage back up. It was unable to start the old GMC pickup truck it was in, as I was unable to recover enough capacity using the BatteryMINDer on it for that purpose, but it's still maintaining proper voltage and usable for lower current draw applications such as quickly checking 12 volt parts for operation or temporary 12 volt lighting during a power outage. So, some batteries will just be too far gone in one way or another for help from a BatteryMINDer. However, I have recovered two expensive Odyssey batteries and a now 6 year old sealed Delco that are still working great. One of the Odyssey batteries is 8+ years old and used in a Trans Am with a high compression V-8 and strong Kenwood amplifiers in that car. The other sits in my antique '57 Ford 640 tractor. I was able to recover both of those batteries to 100%. The Delco had died several times in my 2007 Silverado before it was four years old (I replaced it with a new battery after four years). After recovering that factory Delco to 100%, I put it back in my Silverado and have had no more trouble from it. I did add a BatteryMINDer under the hood of that truck, as it has parasitic draws that had even killed the new battery I had placed in it. I brought the new battery back with this BatteryMINDer and placed it in the old GMC pickup. Overall, BatteryMINDer has saved me around $600 to date and I really like that.

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I've been using the small BatteryMinders (the 1.3 Amp maintainers) for the past few years and decided that for some of my larger batteries, especially the deep cycle setup used in conjunction with a set of solar panels, that I needed something that was capable of pushing much more than 1.3 Amps. Enter this product with its 2 / 4 / 8 Amp settings and the ability to automatically reduce the Amp "push" and start cycling the battery (or in my case batteries, as I have 4 large deep cycle batteries connected in parallel) with a maintenance charge.

So far I've been very happy with this product as I have been with the 1.3 Amp BatteryMinder in the past. The construction is solid, a direct-wire connector is included, the ability to connect directly with included clips is great, and there isn't that "it's going to break next week" cheap feel that some of the other competing products have (I bought a used bike and a competing product came with it now it is hooked up to a BatterMinder and the other charger is sitting in a box).

If you have need to keep a large battery or bank of batteries well maintained and on a steady charge, be they for your trolling motor or a battery backup for your sump pump (because the power always seems to fail during a rain storm just when you need that pump most), I strongly recommend this product.

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I installed this for my 4 very large house batteries on my RV. Since it cost about $1800 dollars to replace those batteries I am interested in getting as long a life as possible. It has been in place for about 2 weeks and so far it is doing what I expected. The batteries hold a charge longer than before. This type of battery in Arizona normally lasts about 4 years, and this set is 18 months old and beginning to show its age. But with this device installed they are back to about 95% of what they were when they were new. My only complaint is about the temperature sensor that can be used with the unit, it does not come with the device, but is an extra cost option. I think it should be included since it provides a feature of the device.

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I attempted to use some cheep harbor freight 2 stage chargers and ended up ruining 6 batteries ranging from 40.00 to 125.00 each. They continuously overcharged and boiled my batteries dry. I purchased these Batteryminder chargers to try and salvage my batteries. It worked and saved 3 of the six. Thats about 200.00 worth of batteries I have been able to reclaim. I am very pleased with the product and also purchased their 2,6,8 amp model for my large deep cycle batteries. The instructions say that if after charging, your battery won't hold 11 volts they probably have a shorted cell. The three batteries that couldn't be reclaimed had bulged cases and only showed between 5 and 8 volts after bulk charging with a regular automotive charger. Hope this helps you decide if yours may be reclaimed. The three batteries that were reclaimed would charge past 11 volts but when load testing dropped off immediately to less than 6 volts. They must have been heavily sulfated because they are as good as ever now after desulfating for several days. I wish I had made this purchase years ago. I would have saved alot of money. Oh well live and learn.

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

YB14L-A2 High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery

YB14L-A2 High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed AGM Motorcycle BatteryIt was getting cold at night and my old lead acid from walmart was having some trouble starting my 900 triumph sprint. This battery fit perfect, I loved that it's sealed, dunno why their stock photo is of a lead acid, my battery was all black and sealed

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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Garmin Nuvi 1300, 1350, 1350T Car and Wall Charger

Garmin Nuvi 1300, 1350, 1350T Car and Wall Charger
  • Gives you the flexibility to charge your navigation unit at home or on vacation
  • Lightweight unit restores power to your navigation system
  • Safely charges the battery on your GPS while driving
  • IC Chip recognizes a full battery & automatically switches to saver modeing and overheating)

I bought this so I would have another car charger for my Garmin nuvi 1390. My Garmin gets its power from a standard USB Mini which both the car charger and wall AC charger provide.

When I plugged my Garmin into the car charger my Garmin nuvi 1390 thought it was connected to a computer at first. It then figured it out and came on. While that would be a little annoying it's not the real problem.

When I had my Garmin plugged into the car adapter it would run for a few minutes,then it would go off, then come back on for a few minutes, then go off, then come back on ... Anyway you get the picture.

I haven't decided if I'm going to try to return. The shipping cost more than the item did.

I wish I could give it no stars.

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Got what I expected for a good price. When it arrived, I was surprised how light the package was and wondered about the quality. However it all has worked flawlessly. The AC charger is very handy to charge it up before a trip, or for a walking trip. The car charger is a back-up. You should be aware that when you use it, you loose the traffic feedback for the NUVI 1350 since the FM receiver is integrated into the original car charger and it is not included in the one that comes with this package. But the price is right!

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On the plus side, product was received in a very timely manner, and was exaclty as pictured.

Unfortunately, these are NOT Garmin chargers. These are USB chargers. When used with the Garmin Nuvi, all they do is cause the Nuvi to cycle through the computer syncing mode over and over. The battery does not charge, and you cannot use the Nuvi to navigate.

I have contacted the seller but have not heard back from them. If you have a USB phone or other device that does charge using a USB port delivering USB voltage, then these items will have other uses around your home.

But if, like me, you wanted to be able to charge and program your Nuvi at home, and have a spare 12V cord for a second vehicle, DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM.

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I gave my dad the Garmin GPS as a gift and threw this in as almost an afterthought when it popped up on Amazon as one of the "Items most often purchased" list. I thought, for such a cheap price, what's to loose? I guess in this case there was little to gain, because these apparently worked for a while but the home plug in has long since stopped working. I guess that is the gamble you make in buying cheaper, off brand products. I have done it in the past with chargers for cell phones with a lot of success, so maybe this particular type is bad, or I just got the unlucky bad apple. Buy with few hopes!

This power supply did not work to charge our Garmin nuvi 1350T GPS at 120V.

The 12 V was not tried

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Viper 3303V 2-Way Responder LC Security System Car Alarm (3303V)

Viper 3303V 2-Way Responder LC Security System Car Alarm
  • 2-Way 24-Channel Paging Responder Car Alarm with Keyless Entry
  • Includes one 5-button LCD 2-way SuperCode remote and one 5-button 1-way SuperCode remote
  • SuperCode Technology provides up to 2000 foot range
  • Priority icon map with 20% larger display | Priority user interface
  • Confirms commands on LCD screen | Rechargeable battery

We have a vintage car which just has been completely restored.

I have done much research on different types of alarms, and even the ones with GPS tracking system, which is all good, BUT, you have to pay a monthly service fee of $19.00 and higher PLUS the unit. So in the long run, those systems can cost a fortune.

I have always heard of Viper alarms to be the best of the best. We also did not need a remote start because of the car having a carb on it.

This Viper alarm does exactly what we need........and we know our car is well protected. The range is pretty good, IF you don't have buildings and objects obstructing the remote and the car.

I'm very happy with this unit and the seller. The unit arrived before the estimated date and very well packed.

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I called my local dealer for their best range system. I asked for one mile range because I park on roof of apartment parking garage and travel to hotel garages and carry high value equipment businesses. After they installed the 3303, I noticed the Viper website mentioned one mile under 3303 product technology so I felt confident. After someone busted out 2 windows and stole my stuff, dealer tech told me that I have a 1/4 mile system. After researching, the tech is right. The two way only works if I park in fire lane or stand next to garage. The viper website is shady because they mislead one mile range.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Vmaxtanks AGM 125ah for Solar Wind Power Emergency Backup Generator PV panel or Charger AGM 12V VMA

Vmaxtanks AGM 125ah for Solar Wind Power Emergency Backup Generator PV panel or Charger AGM 12V VMAX BatteryLike another customer, I did my own extensive research. This is an amazing battery for the price, and free shipping to boot. I currently have primarily wet cell batteries which are extremely dangerous and a pain to transport with that given danger of spillage of sulfuric acid. I purchased an Optima battery, which is a great product itself, however its capacity seems to max out at 66AH. That, and they seem to be a little bit overpriced. These batteries solve both problems with being AGM batteries, and 125AH. I bought two and run them in parallel and they lasted a good few days powering my entire multi-media center (Power guzzling TV, 7.1 700W surround sound receiver and speakers with separately plugged in 12" sub, PS3, Modem, router, various fans, etc.). Only down side is that they are EXTREMELY heavy (about 75lbs. each). But having worked with batteries and power for a living, I understand that that is just a fact of DC life. There is no way around it! The bigger the capacity, the heavier the battery. Plus, these are dry cell (NO MAINTENANCE).

These batteries are perfect for the applications they describe (solar). Like another customer mentioned, it even has its own torque recommendations. Given that I don't leave it with a float voltage or anything and move it back and forth from the solar panel system I built to the house to be hooked up to an inverter, I don't really pay much mind...but if you plan on leaving these in a stagnant location, I would definitely follow the torque recommendations to get maximum potential and efficiency from these batteries.

I still can't get over the free shipping! Anyway, coming from the point of view of someone who worked with batteries and DC power for a living, these are awesome batteries.

After extensive study of what type of battery to use for my solar storage, I decided to spend the extra money and buy a top of the line battery. After all, it is as important as the solar panels, if you plan on actually using the voltage once the sun goes down. This battery was a complete surprise. Be prepared to deal with the weight this is one heavy battery. It even has the tourque specifications for the terminal posts written on the top of the battery. If you are using any type of 12 volt storage this will definitely impress you.

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A very heavy object delivered right to my doorstep. The packaging was intact, the battery was in pristine condition. I have been using this battery for a solar test system. It charges well, maintains the charge, and discharges well. Years are needed to determine how it lasts, but so far, so good.

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Used for emergency backup power. Charged fully and checked several weeks later. Battery was still at full charge. Great battery with plenty of capacity!

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This battery hold up under load, and charges fast. I have run computer, big screen TV, lights, hard drives. Does an excellent job. Note: Very heavy battery.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

BioLogic Bike Mount for iPhone (fits 3, 3G, 3GS)

BioLogic Bike Mount for iPhoneThe Biologic bike mount for iPhone 3GS is very sleek and attractive. It's well designed, engineered, and manufactured. The phone fits well in the case and the home button and the touch screen actually work through it. The volume buttons and sound switches are not accessible, but that's a small price to pay if it indeed is waterproof. I have not tested that yet. They even left a port for the camera lens, so if you have a time lapse video app on your iPhone, you can chronicle your ride. My only beef is that the entire thing is just a few chips of plastic and rubber. When you get it in your hands, the price of $55 feels way too high for what you are holding. The price needs to come down to the same as other iPhone cases (around $30) before I can recommend it. Also bear in mind that you have to take your iPhone out of its usual case to put it in the Biologic case. There is no extra room. That's a bit of a pain. Lastly, the bike mount bracket is entirely plastic and although well designed and simple, it looks like it won't stand up to repeated removal and reattachment. Hopefully Dahon will provide a replacement path for just that part. That would also help out if you have more than one bike, as I do, so I could get a extra mount bracket for each and move the case from bike to bike.

I have used the Biologic Mount now for a few months. The screen enables you to utilize all the functionality of the touchscreen which is great. However, the piece of plastic that snaps the lid on can come off if you hit a bump hard enough. The first time I hit a big pothole which was unavoidable the lid popped open and my iphone skid on the ground much to my horror. Testimony to the iphone as it remained relatively unscathed. The plastic components that snaps the lid shut should be revamped and made more secure to avoid this issue. As a security measure, I added a think rubber band around the base of the case to ensure the case would not pop open again. I usually ride for a couple of hours so I liked the fact that the iphone charger cable could be attached, and I actually ran the cable to a backup battery to extended the battery life of my iphone. It's a good design, but the case really needs to latch more securely to avoid having your iphone fall out midstream.

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well, I should have believed in some of the reviews I read. On my first time out with my bike I hit a medium sized pothole and the cover popped open and launched my phone across the road... luckily I was able to retrieve it however only to find a smashed glass front. Of course Apple wants $199 to provide me with a replacement. Perhaps BioLogic will send me the $199 for a product that doesn't hold up under real circumstances? If you were using this on a stationary bike, it should work. If you plan on riding this in the "real" world I ABSOLUTELY advise a rubber band or velcro strap around the unit. Best of luck to you.

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This was the best option I could find for mounting my Iphone to my motorcycle handlebars. I wanted something that would offer some water resistance and complete coverage for the phone, while allowing me to see and access the screen for navigation apps, ect. I would rate it five stars, if not for the cons listed below.

Pros:

-case is well designed and is easy to mount, provides decent protection

-holds steady at 70+mph on a naked motorcycle

-looks good and provides full 360 degrees of orientation

-can be adjusted easily while on the go

Cons:

-expensive for a plastic and rubber mount/case

-home button is held on with adhesive and could peel off

Overall, I am happy with this purchase. Amazon seller, safetycycle provided good service and fast, free shipping via USPS. USPS did crush the packaging, but the product inside was undamaged.

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Really was looking forward to having a Bike mount for my iPhone. The plastic looks sturdy enough but nowhere near the what's required the bike mount itself is just a bad construction. Can just pull the the iPhone right off, has no security at all... DO NOT PURCHASE! Hoping Otter Cases comes up with something far better....

Saturday, June 28, 2014

GTMax 6pcs - Black Soft Skin Rubber Silicone Case + LCD Screen Protector + Car Charger + Travel Cha

GTMax 6pcs - Black Soft Skin Rubber Silicone Case + LCD Screen Protector + Car Charger + Travel Charger + Micro USB Data Cable + Stylus for Samsung GALAXY S2 / SII I9100
  • Compatible with Samsung GALAXY S2 / SII I9100
  • 1x Silicone Case - Black, 1x Screen protector
  • 1x Car Charger, 1x Travel Charger, 1x Micro USB Data Cable
  • 1x Universal Car Mount Holder - Small, 1x Universal Stylus - Silver
  • 1x 3.5mm (M/M) Retractable Audio Cable - White

Hi,

I ordered a GTMax 6 pcs two weeks ago and... how disappointed I was when I saw that the car charger doesn't really fit; the soft skin rubber silicone case is a bit too big for my Galaxy S II; and the package didn't have any stylus in it. So, I was very disappointed!!

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first go with the good, the shipping was really fast before the expected product quality and price are excellent. fueque evil came in the package not the pencil that says it includes silicon protector and although it is quite good and fits perfectly grabs too to save in the pocket and is almost impossible to remove it or say but that is silicon material is not great for your information

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Lincoln Lubrication 1444 14.4 Volt Powerluber Kit - 2 Batteries

Lincoln Lubrication 1444 14.4 Volt Powerluber Kit - 2 BatteriesI bought the 14.4V with two batteries and it's a very nice tool. Mine was made in Taiwan. If I had it to do over again I'd probably go with the 12V due to the weight. The 14.4 is pretty big and I ended up making a shoulder strap since I use it for lubing a tractor with lots of grease fittings. I also went for two batteries thinking I might reach for it and have to wait for it to recharge. But you can leave a battery on trickle charge all the time so it will always be ready. Bottom line: the 12V with one battery is considerably cheaper and will also be lighter.

I bought this grease gun mainly for use on my Loader Backhoe which has over 40 grease fittings and usually uses over 14oz of grease every time I grease it. I have a air grease gun in my shop but I often leave my backhoe at the worksite. This grease gun goes any where with its case and extra battery and cut my grease gun time in half, it is very well made and should last a long time. There is no compairison between this Lincon and a cheaper cordless grease gun.

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These grease guns make life so much easier they prime themselves 99% of the time and deliver grease quickly and efficiently

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i think this tool is going to be good---used only a couple times------the anti-kink spring on one end of flexible hose did come loose --a little agravating but no biggie--i am looking forward to using it more--maybe they can make the anti-kink spring a little more stable--

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I researched this product on-line and in local stores. I decided on the 14.4V for a gift for my husband. We never realized that greasing farm equipment could be so quick and easy. The battery charged right up, the grease gun purged easily on the first try and the length of the hose made it easy to get to those hard to reach fittings. The Amazon price was the best and there was no shipping.

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Sony XM604M Marine 4/3-Channel Amplifier

Sony XM604M Marine 4/3-Channel Amplifier
  • Marine amplifier delivers 110 W x 4 (at 4 ohms), 150 W x 2 (at 2 ohms), 300 W x 1 (BTL, at 4 ohms)
  • Conformal circuit board coating, UV-resistant and anti-rust paint, gold-plated connections/hardware
  • Accepts RCA line inputs and high-level speaker output connections, with adjustable input level
  • Low and high-pass filters with 18 dB/octave (low-pass)and 12dB/octave (high-pass) slope at 80Hz
  • Built-in protection circuitry for thermal overload, direct current, and short circuiting

We bought this for our boat to go along with a new Sony stereo, 4 speakers, and subwoofer. The sound quality with just the Sony stereo and speakers was not impressive, I was ready to return everything. Lots of noise and any bass sounded awful. We decided to give the stereo and speakers a chance by buying the Sony subwoofer and amp. I am so glad we did. After hooking everything up, which was easy, the sound quality was amazing. Everything from Hip-hop to high-treble 80's music sounds great. I was worried because Sony is not known for sound quality, but I am sold from now on. I hope this review helps. I could not find enough reviews when I was buying this product.

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After getting my boat with the factory head unit and speakers in it, I opted for sony's marine unit to add capability to the boat for using ipods-sirius-mp3 discs etc. That went great, as I could use many new modern devices, but the sound was terrible with my 2 little 25 watt RMS speakers. So then I dropped in some new polk (100 watt RMS) speakers. Much better sound but now the head unit couldn't push enough power to the speakers and the unit would start to clip the sound at higher volumes as it struggled to try and keep up. So to cure this I opted for this amp. Now I have what I consider great, clean, clear, crisp sound at very loud levels without any distortion. Now I am not the biggest audiophile out there and this is my first install of head units, speakers and amps but it is all very clear and easy to understand and do. I guess now my next move will to be to buy a sub woofer to run off the amp and then to buy a wakeboard tower and install some more speakers and then buy another amp to run those and then buy the remote commander for the stern etc...But seriously this amp so improved the overall sound and capabilities of my system that it is now something you want to use and listen to.

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I bought a Ski Centurion Elite V 22' boat and wanted to upgrade the stereo system from the existing Alpine unit (which didn't have an i-pod port) and the older marine speakers. I installed this Sony Amp, along with the Sony CDXM60UI Marine Stereo and 6 Polk DB-651 speakers (4 in the boat & 2 on the tower). This combination has a clean crisp sound, even at a higher volume, with a nice bass. I'm so impressed with this amp. My installer was also impressed with how this system sounded. I would recommend it highly.

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Best value per dollar I found and I don't feel that I sacrificed power for cost. The hookup was quick, and mounting was easy. I'm powering 4 Infinity 6.5" and a 10" sub and my boat ROCKS! Great purchase!

I run 2 of these in my boat....wanted to be able to hear some bass over the sound of the motor while wake boarding....got what I asked for....good speakers for the price.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Gtmax 3.5mm LED Fm Transmitter Car Kit - All Channels + Wrist Strap Lanyard for Apple iPod touch 5t

Gtmax 3.5mm LED Fm Transmitter Car Kit - All Channels + Wrist Strap Lanyard for Apple iPod touch 5th Generation, iPod nano 7th Generation , Apple Ipod Nano 6th Generation
  • GTMax the Exclusive Brand of Bargaincell. Only in the United States.
  • 1 X Universal Wrist Strap Lanyard (BlueMall) - Blue

O M G, this is the coolest little thing. It works just fine, picks up the sounds very nicely on my fm station. Very good sound quality. It plays the best on my fm 88.1 station and that works fine for me. Under $10., go figure. Every once in a while, it picks up a little static, I change it's position, and I am good to go. I don't drive a lot. I use it to go to and from work which is about 3 miles, I also use it when I am driving around running errands. I am very pleased with it. I do recommend it. It did not come with instructions, but was too easy to figure out.

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I purchased this item after considerable research and I decided to "invest :)" in it because it had the features I wanted and the price was ridiculously low. It will work with ANY "source" that has, or can be adapted to, an 1/8" stereo plug. The fact that it can operate on batteries allows it to be used almost anywhere and, of course, it can be used in a vehicle using the supplied car adapter. The best feature is that it can transmit to ANY available frequency in the FM band. (A similar product that I own is limited to 8 possible frequencies.) I am extremely happy with my purchase and I can recommend the product without reservation.

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Item is too big, connection is not very clear and signal strength is pretty weak. I have purcased better quality for less money!

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This is garbage!!!!!!!!!! product never works , always need to be moved, shifted, channel surfing is too much and a hassle.

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Stopped working within a month. Don't buy it. It's horrible and the sound quality isn't that great either. I suppose you get what you pay for. I recently bought GOgroove FlexSMART X2 ADVANCED Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter Honestly the Best FM Transmitter in the market.

Monday, April 28, 2014

USB Sync Charge Desktop Cradle Dock for Samsung SCH-i760 Smartphone

USB Sync Charge Desktop Cradle Dock for Samsung SCH-i760 SmartphoneUSB Sync Charger Desktop Cradle Dock for Samsung SCH-i760 Smartphone. Works as advertised. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs a USB Data/Sync cable for their Samsung phone.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

BaoFeng UV-5RE Plus(UV-5R Plus) Dual-Band 136-174/400-480 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio, Improved Strong

BaoFeng UV-5RE Plus(UV-5R Plus) Dual-Band 136-174/400-480 MHz FM Ham Two-way Radio, Improved Stronger Case, More Rich and Enhanced Features
  • Frequency Range: 136-174 / 400-479.995 MHz.
  • With full high two colors LED definition display, the screen exquisite clarity.
  • Upgrade the frame material. Metallic, more durable and more fashionable.
  • The new English,German,French instruction, more convenient and more humanized.
  • The New 2013 packing,more beautiful and quite well-done.

Hi all, When i received the radio it seemed to be defective right out of the box. The dual band mode did not work correctly as I got some sort of strange pulsating noise when selected. there was also a strange electrical noise while transmitting. I also noticed some sort of "birdie" on 442.000. It would seem that the uv-5re plus's have various manufacturing defects that are inconsistant. The headset was also defective. It was a very aggravating experence.

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I just received my radio and it is well worth the money. I had to get online to find out how to program the memory channels which turned out to be very easy. The manual that you get is not very informative but there is so much info online about these radios. Make sure you get the USB cable to program your radio.

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I ordered this radio more as a curiosity than anything else and was I surprised. I'm not a licensed HAM and I know better than TX on those frequencies. That said this is an unbelievable product for the price. As far as TX on this unit (FRS & MURS freq.) it blows through. I monitor local public service traffic mostly. The FM is great ! I use it while I'm working in the yard, listen to FM radio but I have a priority channel set so I can listen to that too. At the beach I set the priority to Marine VHF and listen to the harbor traffic or local shipping traffic.

Yes I'm a "hobbyist" but for the tremendous flexibility of this radio how could you match it? I'm studying for my Novice ticket now and I'll be able to talk to all the 2m locals.

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Seems to be well built. Every thing works. Can't beat the price! A lot more on those bands than I thought. Can hear Fire dispatch, Ambulance dispatch. Easy to program with Chirp. Have talk on 2 meter band with no problem. My call sign is KK4CKT. You need to have a Ham ticket to talk on 2 meters.

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Better than I could have ever dreamed. Manual programming is garbage, get the usb cable for it. Other than the manual programming problems it is an amazing radio.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

PRO IPX4 Waterproof Tough Case Motorcycle Bike Handlebar Mount Galaxy S3 SCH-i535 Verizon

PRO IPX4 Waterproof Tough Case Motorcycle Bike Handlebar Mount Galaxy S3 SCH-i535 VerizonI really like this case .. its very snug and cell fits perfectly .. the only problem i had was the hole for the charge port was not big enough for the charging cord.. Other than that its very very good!!!

Friday, February 14, 2014

Equinox Bockadam Pole Bag (Colors May Vary)

Bockadam Hiking Pole Bag LargeI bought this bag to contain my REI trekking poles and keep all the parts in one place. Although this bag is listed as "small" it easily holds the 32" poles. There is a small pocket on the flap that can be used to hold the pole baskets and the point covers. Bag is well made, good weight material, with an extra piece sewn into the bottom to prevent the poles from poking through bottom of the bag. The cover folds over the end of the bag and is secured with a strong clip. This bag is worth the price. Be sure of the size of your trekking poles to ensure you purchase the correct sized bag.

If you want to carry your (collapsible) poles with you without worrying about whether they will fit while keeping them together...then this "pole bag" is definitely for you. The construction of the bag (ripstop) and zero weight is perfect for transporting. The bottom of the bag is designed well for poles with baskets.

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I liked this cover is for tracking pole, there is a convenient pocket for small items in which you can remove a removable stops of the poles when they are carrying and liked the ability to adjust the height of the cover without prejudice to its functionality.

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Monday, December 30, 2013

Mobee Technology Magic Feet - Universal Charging Base Station for all your Apple devices (MO4212)

Mobee Technology Magic Feet - Universal Charging Base Station for all your Apple devices
  • A universal charging station for all your Apple devices
  • Inductive charging technology
  • Charge up to three devices
  • Adds four USB ports to your Mac
  • Save from constantly throwing out single-use batteries

I was very excited to received this product as I was tired of wasting so many batteries. And it is a pain to constanctly remove your rechargable batteries from the keyboard just to charge them. Upon receiving the product, the battery did not fit inot the keyboard as the thread did not match. After research, I discovered that there was a 2nd generation Apple wirleless keyboard. I bought the new keyboard and the battery fit perfectly. I let the keyboard charge; however, it would never power on. To make sure I didn't have a defective keyboard I tried the keyboard with regular batteries and it work perfectly.

This product was a great idea; however very poor execution. This was a total waste of my money and time.

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A time ago I bought from you a keyboard and mouse charger but still that time I have been trying it and the mouse battery that cames with don't work. I don't have any problem with the keyboard charger, it do work great but the mouse one looses the reception and the mouse seems to be disconected but it isn't and I normaly place the mouse really close the my keyboard, computer and the charger I bought from you. I need to know what can I do the get a new one that really works.

Thanks,

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Premium Car Charger + ATOM LED Keychain Light for Google Nexus 4 (T-Mobile)

Premium Car Charger + ATOM LED Keychain Light for Google Nexus 4Works great. I tried other chargers that kept sliding out of my phone while charging or if I hit a bump in the road.

Cord could be longer, but works great!

Its a cheap charger at a great price. It is able to charge my phone while using GPS and Pandora simultaneously. Chord length is a good and it seems to be well built.

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Samsung Rogue U960 Car Charger

Samsung Rogue U960 Car ChargerI guess you get what you pay for. This charger definitely felt light and cheap, and I don't think it would have lasted very long, but it worked, so I guess I can't complain. My dog ended up eating it shortly after I bought it, so at least it's cheap to replace!

Product doesnt work. I had a hard time getting the product to plug into my phone and once it was in there it would even work. Junk.

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"When" I got it in the mail late I went to try it out. From what I said in the title it didn't work. Went to plug it in and the red light work fine to show that it was getting power, but when I went to plug it into the phone nothing happened. ooo and the card is really short. You could not talk to someone with it plugged in and driving.

Bonnie

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Why pay more at the cell phone store? This one works fine, the connection look solid.. The item arrived exactly when I expected.

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I was a little nervous purchasing another car charger off amazon because the last one I bought broke, but this one is amazing!! It does exactly what it's suppose to do and comes in a nice package that you can store in your glove compartment.

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