Monday, September 15, 2014
Rapid Car Charger + Generation X Antenna Booster for Sony Ericsson W760a, TM506, W350, W350i, Z750a
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Gomadic Intelligent Compact AC Home Wall Charger for the RCA X3000 LYRA Media Player - High output
- Gomadic Powerful High Wattage wall charger for home or travel use. Customized circuit design is based on the latest in power regulation and is tailored to the precise output voltage and resistor ID requirements of the RCA X3000 LYRA Media Player (accurate to 0.1v!)
- Advanced state-of-the-art internal circuitry protects the RCA X3000 LYRA Media Player from power surges, overcharging, and short-circuiting, to significantly extend the internal battery lifecycle.
- Power Sleep"" feature reduces vampire power draw 99%. Charger will consume less than 0.1W of power when in ""dormant state"" (e.g. not connected to the RCA X3000 LYRA Media Player).
- Charger works on power voltage levels worldwide by supporting a wide input range of 100-240v AC / 50-60 Hz.
- Uniquely engineered in a small, lightweight, and highly portable design, the Gomadic RCA X3000 LYRA Media Player Wall Charger travels easily, saving both space and time.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Tabletop Multi-port Charging Station for the Garmin Nuvi 750 - Clean design charges up to four devi
- Specification: Input Voltage (100 - 240vAC), Cable length (50 inches), Dimensions (9.25 X 5.5 X 1.5 inches), Charging Tips (Garmin Nuvi 750 specific, MicroUSB, MiniUSB, Female USB)
- Powerful 10W (2000mAh) of available charging current enables simultaneous charging of multiple devices (up to four). Specific charging tip for Garmin Nuvi 750 plus three universal charging tips included. Additional charging connectors sold separately.
- Power Sleep"" dramatically reduces power draw when devices are not connected. Less than 0.1W is used when charging station is in ""ready state"" mode
- Protects devices from power surges, overcharging and short-circuiting with advanced internal circuitry.
- Integrated circuitry customizes output voltage, resistor configuration and charging current to the Garmin Nuvi 750 specification protecting battery longevity.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
3 Piece Value Combo Accessory Bundle Kit: USB Car Charger + USB Travel Charger + USB Data Sync Cabl
Also, apparently this company sucks as far as returning products if you look at their ratingsI'm in the process of trying to get a refund, I'll edit if/when I get a response.
Edit: see my comments on this post, but I just got a refund processed, decent response time-THIS PRODUCT DOEST WORK THE ZUNE DOSENT CHARGE AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICES AINT WORTH A DAMN SO I DONT KNOW WHAt I going to do but i going to pay 30 dollars at walmart so my damn zune will workThis is a great product for a charge, but unfortunately the actual plug in wire backed out on me only a couple weeks in. I would recommend getting a quality fire wire for your Zune device.I was originally stoked about this purchase, but I find that that has come to an end. The charger for the house first stopped locking once you pulled the cord and then it stopped charging my Zune entirely. Have not even had it long enough for it to mess up, but unfortunately it has.The car charger is too big for my 120GB Zune. Ripoff. If you want your cable to fit, buy from Zune, as bad as I hate to say it. I was toodling along in my car, went to charge, and the cable doesn't fit.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Parallax Power Supply 4455TC ParaMode 4400 Electronic Converter/Charger with TempAssure
Monday, July 7, 2014
AmazonBasics Universal Travel Case for Small Electronics and Accessories -Black
- Interior offers secure storage space and prevents scratches
- Universal travel case stores and protects small electronics, power adapters and memory cards
- Molded EVA-plastic exterior; interior stretch-mesh pockets. Outer dimensions 9.5 x 5.25 x 1.88 inches (241.30mm x 133.35mm x 47.75mm)
- Distributed by Amazon.com; backed by one-year Amazon Basics warranty
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Hopefully you find this video review (my 2nd, ack!) helpful.
UPDATE: I remembered after the video I could have thrown in my GPS, my fLIP and a 5inch camera/video tripod. Very cool case!
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The case is a semi-hard shell case with multiple dividers and pockets inside for every variety of add-ons and accoutrements you need for your electronic gear. Think, rubber pull tabs make opening and closing extremely easy. The width may be a bit thick for some briefcases, but it fits fine in my Booq EXO XL case.I'm an IT professional and occasional writer, so no matter what I am doing that day to make a living, I have to carry a variety of electronics with me. My standard load includes: iPhone, iPad, MacBook Pro 13", card readers, a variety of SD cards, flash drives and two 2.5" portable hard drives. That means I have a lot of stuff to plug in and charge, be it at a client's office or at a cafe. And this travel case holds the power chargers for the MacBook Pro, the iPad, the iPhone, all the variety of cables for the hard drives, all the SD cards and readers and a stack of business cards. I can fit one of the 2.5" hard drives in it as well if I need to, but usually I leave those in pockets in my briefcase.
After years of electonica ruling or at least enabling the world, it's like someone finally put some thought into the cases those devices need. I'm surprised it took so long. The pockets and layers and pouches inside are all well thought out, solid but not intractable so they can adapt to any device, be it the huge ugly brick of a Toshiba laptop or the rounded compact Apple wall chargers. The zipper pickets perfectly fit everything from memory cards to iPod cables. And you can see though the mesh so there is no fumbling around.
I have only had this about 10 days but it's standing up to pretty rigorous use. It's MUCH studier and better-made than any Case Logic or other brand cases. Those usually last me about three months each, cost the same, but those seem outright primitive in details and product design compared to this case.
I have been impressed with the whole AmazonBasic line they are exclusively the cabling and blank media I buy now. For a line Amazon seems to be paralleling with "generic" goods, AmazonBasic as a line is superior to to the "name" brands. I can only wonder what and hope for what a "AmazonAdvanced" line will give us.I was offered the opportunity to review this new, Amazon-branded case, and I have to say that my first impression was "Wow". I was very impressed by the non-cheapness of this case, when compared to others in the
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
GTMax Metalic Silver 2-Port (2.1A Output) USB Car Charger Adapter for Apple iPhone® 5, 5th Generat
Being able to charge 2 different phones at the same time is so nice to be able to do.This is such a great product, I bought two of them. Very inexpensive and our friend bought one and paid loads more for it. My husband and I both have IPhone 5's and we love the phone, bummed they changed the plug so we had to find another charger for the car and I found this one. I believe I can use this for my Kindle Fire as well, haven't tried it yet but this is handy!
Friday, June 20, 2014
RoadPro RPBH-012 12V Beverage Heater
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This is a good product. I use it in a stainless coffee mug in the car. Sometimes the cigarette lighter plug on the Road Pro will melt if you leave it on too long. Radio shack part number 270-1521 is a much more robust plug. I just crunch the old plug up and cut the metal tabs with the wires soldered to them from the original plug and put them in the holes in the Radio Shack heavy duty plug and it is fixed and lasts forever. I leave the LED connected and it indicates when it is plugged in.Great gadget. Much better than the plug in mugs that fail quickly.
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I bought this item to heat water so that I could keep hot coffee during a 5-day cross-country road trip. (Without having to pull over to purchase it...) The product specifications indicates that the so-called "metal" clip would attach neatly to most "CERAMIC" coffee cups. Firstly, the "metal clip" is NOT METAL but some type of hard plastic. I chose a ceramic cup with the narrowest rim to be sure it would accomodate the space allowed for the clip to engage. However, as soon as I placed the clip on the rim of the my cup, the clip snapped off! (With little or NO pressure!!)I just finished the trip on Saturday Sept. 4th and any hot coffee during my trip was purchased from various vendors enroute so I wasted $16.98 on the item and shipping cost. WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP!Although the other reviews were not promising I gave it a chance. Wrong! The heater was in pieces on arrival, the tip was unscrewed. I put it back together, used it once and the tip melted. I had used the 110v units years ago and although they didn't last very long, I decided to give this a chance, as I work from a vehicle. Don't waste your time or money.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
ReadySet 15-watt Solar Power System
I originally purchased my ReadySet by being a Kickstarter backer last year and in turn received my unit ahead of the public release. I'm going to repost a review I did on a blog site I post at since it makes no sense in rewriting the same review. :)
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Back around July 13th, I stumbled upon a very interesting Kickstarter project by Fenix International, the ReadySet Solar Kit. The purpose behind this project was to develop a quick, easy, and durable charging solution. Such a kit would be extremely useful during natural disasters when power is limited. I donated and helped fund the project; and thus, I have received early access to the kit.
Being a tech geek, having an off-the-grid charging solution has been my holy grail. Solar technology up until the last 2 years was promising but lacking in efficiency rates. However, progress recently in solar cell technology has helped advance solar development tremendously in the portable realm and has sparked the recent rise of the social funded projects. Kickstarter is helping to crowdfund several of these projects.
Contents, Packaging, and Build Quality
I donated $225 for the project and therefore received the standard kit. My box contained the following items:
ReadySet Intelligent Battery (12V, 9000mAh battery)
15-watt Solar Panel
AC Electric Wall Charger (USA plug)
3-watt High Efficiency LED Light
USB Universal Clip Charger
User Manual
The packaging is excellent and even sported a thoughtful handle. Everything is packaged securely. The solar panel has a peak rate of 15w. I have yet to fully test it since it has been cloudy this whole week. I will post an update to this when I get some sunny days. The ReadySet team says it takes 8-10 hours in direct sunlight which seems very acceptable. The panel is very solid feeling and a bit heavier than I expected. It has two power leads that easily connect to the main ReadySet battery unit.
The ReadySet charging unit feels durable. It has 2 x 12 volt front car charging slots, 2 usb ports, several led lights, and a single button. The underside area has two leads that let you connect your AC charger which allows full traditional on-the-grid charging in 4-6 hours. Additionally, there is a Velo bike kit available that allows you to use a bike to recharge the unit's battery as well.
Recharge Methods:
1. On-the-grid via an AC Adapter
2. Solar panel (included or other types)
3. Velo bike recharge kit (not yet released but coming soon!)
The device is not fancy, but I believe that is the way it should be. The device is no way unattractive, and all items feel solid and sturdy. The solar panel can be exposed to rain and water but should be stored in a dry area. The ReadySet unit itself appears to be rugged but should not be put in direct water or wet areas.
Charging
The ReadySet states that once charged it can charge an iPhone about 10 times. For my first test I charged an iPhone 4 from dead to 100%, and I was able to charge my Dell XT Laptop from dead to 50% before I depleted all the juice. I used a portable AC inverter to charge my laptop so that too would be drawing power. Getting a fully powered mobile phone and half charged computer from a solar charging system seems exceptional to me.
There is also an included LED light bulb that plugs in and allows you use the ReadySet for 10 hours worth of light.
Conclusions
Having the three various charging methods make this kit powerfully useful. For example, I plan to use this kit next summer while camping to keep my mobile devices and radio powered. It will be an essential component of my emergency stores.
Availability is still limited to early Kickstarter backers; however, availability should open up within the next few months to the public. Once it does, I believe this project will be very successful. If you have ever thought about having an off-the-grid charger or just an emergency portable charger, this is a great and versatile kit.
I strongly recommend it!!I just returned from a week long camping trip in Joshua Tree and finally used my ReadySet. It was awesome! Super easy to set up and use, which is important for someone who doesn't like to read directions. I charged my camera and phone batteries, used the light (incl) at the campsite and in tent. So rad. So simple. So efficient. Feels good. I need to get some attachments to accommodate other devices, and then I'll be set to go off the grid for good. :) Or atleast while I'm off exploring the wilderness. My little orange ReadySet will now accompany me on every camping trip. Plus, now that I now how easy it is to use, I plan to use it as my main charging station when I'm at home. Or maybe I'll use it to light the storage space. Hmmm, decisions, decisions...
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I received a ReadySet a few weeks ago and it's awesome. Now I can use my laptop and other mobile devices for longer periods of time when I go camping or whenever else I'm off the grid. At the same time, it's currently providing renewable energy in many parts of Africa and helping small businesses grow. A++!Read Best Reviews of ReadySet 15-watt Solar Power System Here
I live in NJ, and recently we've been losing power a lot. Rather than spend a fortune on a generator, I picked up a ReadySet for the important stuffkeeping our cell phones, hotspot, and iPad charged, and a light for the bathroom. Most often the outages last a day or so, but when they go for more than a week, it's great to have the solar panel to keep the battery topped off.I also keep the USB battery charger in my backpack at all times for charging my camera and phone batteries on the road without lugging around a bunch of extra chargers.
For a fraction of the cost of a generator (and without the maintenance or hassle of dealing with gas cans) I can maintain my digital life, and more importantly my marriage (by not missing the toilet in the pitch black) when the power goes out. And it's "green" too!I love my ReadySet device. Most devices I've tried in the past don't provide enough juice, are too big to easily move around, or are only good for lighting. With the ReadySet, I can plug in anything with a USB charger or 12V Car Charger. I can use it to power my cell phone, tablet, camera battery, and even my Netbook. And I can do this all with a clean conscious, knowing that I'm using green power and supporting sustainable, economic development in Africa. It's a fantastic product, and I would recommend it to anyone.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Rapid Car Charger for Samsung T809
Very disapointedThe product is probably a decent product, but it doesn't work in my vehicle, '04 Jetta. I think it has to do with the part you plug into the cigarrette lighter being to long.
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Item arrived quickly and was exactly as advertised, charges the phone in about 15 minutes of driving.Read Best Reviews of Rapid Car Charger for Samsung T809 Here
Motorcycle DIN Hella Socket Dual USB Charger for Phone / GPS SatNav
If you get it, make sure it fits well. Play with the connections or something, and use a tether to the bars...otherwise when you look down, it will be gone.I have a OEM power outlet on my BMW F800GS. All BMW bikes usually come with a factory power outlet that is smaller than a regular car cigarette charger outlet.
After looking at some options to hardwire a USB charger or a cigarette outlet, I decided to get this one, as it involves no modifications to the bike and uses the stock power outlet.
Pros:
1. Has 2 USB charging ports.
2. Rated at 2A total, each port at 1A.
3. Charges phones and other USB devices pretty fast. (If you have USB device that requires 2A charging, then please be aware that it will charge slowly)
4. Nice blue power LED.
5. Weather proof cap although it's nice to have, but can't be used when the charging cable is plugged in. I don't think anyone would ride with the adapter plugged into the bike and not actually charging any devices.
6. The angled shape faces the rider and thus makes it easier to run the charging cable to the phone in your jacket while riding.
Cons:
1. I wish it would fit slightly more snug in the power outlet. Although it isn't loose by any means, but its not snug.
2. STOPPED WORKING after 15hrs of usage. Will update my review if the seller offers a replacement.
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Makes it nice to connect 2 USBs and not take up both outlets. Would order again if I ever needed to.Read Best Reviews of Motorcycle DIN Hella Socket Dual USB Charger for Phone / GPS SatNav Here
Very well designed and built. Would recommend use for anyone. It has a nice feature it has a lighted end and the angled end helps.Want Motorcycle DIN Hella Socket Dual USB Charger for Phone / GPS SatNav Discount?
Thursday, April 3, 2014
USB DC-DC 3V to 5V 1A Adjustable Power Supply Boost Module
Bottom line I recommend at least 3 batteries in series so your as close to 5 volts as possible and the unit doesn't work as hard also larger size batteries like C or D cells especially if your charging smartphones which are power hogs. If your going to charge iPhones or iPods I would recommend looking up the Mintyboost by Lady Ada as you will have to put 2.0 volts on the Dand D+ pins for the iDevices to charge properly and she has an excellent write up on it.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
ReadyAmerica MRV-100BK Black TV Grip
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So far we are very happy with our selection of this product. Would purchase this again. Do your homework so you get what you need for your application.Read Best Reviews of ReadyAmerica MRV-100BK Black TV Grip Here
I use these strips to hold down the printer in my RV home office. They might not be pretty, but they are a ridiculously way to secure heavy electronics for travel.I am on my second printer and second set of these grips. Two grips (one set) would be more than enough, but I travel a lot, so I use four grips (two sets) just to be on the safe side.Have used these TV grips in the past and they hold great. Use them to secure electrical equipment when going down the road in an RV.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
HQRP Pair MC3 T-branch Solar Panel Connector M/M/F & F/F/M (1F2M & 1M2F) for PV / Photovoltaic Syst
This product in general worked well and was of high quality, but you should consider an insulating gel to assist with water intrusion. I used one designed to work with spark plug wires on automotive engines.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Wagan 2221-6 Smart AC 150 USB Inverter
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I bought one of these in 2009. I used this on several time vacations for about a year. It worked fine for that period. It then developed some loose connections inside which caused it to only work if you held it in place, which is very impractical.My next one will be a unit with a cord that separates the main body from the cigaratte lighter plug. I figure that that way the unit won't giggle around so much.
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This worked great in my car. I was looking for an invertor to run small electrical appliances during my commute to keep my laptop charged up.The inverter allows us to listen to Audio Tapes in our car even thou our car doesn't have a cassette player. It works well but there is an annoying hum.Friday, December 6, 2013
i.Sound 2-in-1 Charger and Back Up Battery for iPod Touch and iPhone (Black)
- Includes: Back Up Battery, USB AC adapter, Retractable USB charging cable
- Up to 30 hours of additional music, 6 hours of video, 3 hours of talk time
- USB charging cable can charge iPhone/iPod and battery pack simultaneously
- Compatible with all iPod models with a 30 pin connector
- Works with iPhone and iPhone 3G
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I"ve had a couple of these for over 7 months & came back to write this review because I've been so pleased. It's small, very light weight for a battery & best of all it charges the phone, so you don't have to have it attached all the time... once the charge goes from the battery to the phone, just disconnect it & your back to a fully charged phone.I travel in exotic places that may or may not have access to power for a few days... with these little puppies I can charge my phone fully overnight without a power outlet anywhere near. (No it doesn't take overnight to charge the phone -it's actually very quick to transfer the power -but it's handy to do overnight just like an outlet if you don't have power available.)
You can also use it as a power adapter to charge the iphone -just put the battery on the phone, plug it in & it charges both the phone & the battery. Handy to not have to carry a separate charger.
It's also got prongs that fold in and a very spiffy reel on the cord of the charger. These things matter when you're traveling.
Some reviewers mention that it doesn't work with older iPhone... well, no, it doesn't & that's pretty clearly stated above. Hardly a reason to give a bad review -it's like complaining that your car doesn't fly very well.Items great but beware that this does not fit in input with the Otter case on so I can't use item.
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Great product. Lost the USB to battery connector and had to buy another battery pack. Now I have two batteries.This product did not charge my iPod Touch Gen 2 nor did it function as a back up battery. I had to return it to Amazon.Thursday, November 14, 2013
Car Charger for LG VX8500 Chotoclate VX8600 VX8700
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Mobile Warming Classic Softshell Women's Snowmobile Jacket - Black, Medium
all in all though i am exchanging it for the warming shirt in men's size XS or XXS because the base layer heat will work much better for my needs because i sometimes need lots of layers on the motorcycle in winter, and still hoping this may cut a few out so i don't feel like the lil kid on a christmas story or the michelin man! or at least keep me from freezing at 30 degrees again...
the 3 star rating is because of my personal needs; it is a nice product.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Car Cigarette Lighter Charger for LG Versa Vx9600/ Env Touch Vx11000/ Cosmos VN250/ Rumor Touch LN5
- Quality and value
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
New Combo Rapid Car Charger + Home Wall Charger + USB Data Charge Sync Cable for HTC One X / One S
I would recommend this product to other buyers in the market for products like this.These chaargers were a very good value, arrived quickly, and do everything that a charger should. Nothing else to sayI was very pleased at the price and more than happy that I now have multiple chargers for home and work.

