Showing posts with label solar panels battery charger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label solar panels battery charger. Show all posts

Monday, October 20, 2014

AGPtek® BaoFeng New Model UV-5R 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual Band UHF/VHF Two Way Radio + Free earpie

AGPtek®  BaoFeng New Model UV-5R 136-174/400-480 MHz Dual Band UHF/VHF Two Way Radio + Free earpiece
  • FM transceiver with extensive receive frequency coverage,providing local-area two-way amateur communications along with unmatched monitoring capability.
  • VHF/UHF Dual-band two way radio. Dual Freq, Display, Dual-Standby. Built-in VOX Function. LED Flashlight.
  • Frequency Range: 136-174 / 400-480MHz. 1750Hz Brust Tone. Output Power: 4 /1Watts.
  • FM Radio (65.0MHz-108.0MHz). 128 Channels 50 CTCSS and 104 CDCSS.
  • Large LCD Display. Hight /Low RF Power Switchable. Emergency Alert. Low Battery Alert. Monitor Channel.

so far I like them very much. it is great when you are on the go and still be able too. get a hold of any body that you want

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Very nice product, I reall love the device, easy to programm great price and with very fast shipping. I give it 5 stars all the way. Thank you!!

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Original Parrot Minikit Smart Universal Bluetooth Hands-Free Charging Holder PF290008AA

Original Parrot Minikit Smart Universal Bluetooth Hands-Free Charging Holder PF290008AATest device: Samsung Epic, Android 2.2

I've been keeping an eye on Parrot's product line ever since I got my Fit a few years ago as there wasn't an option for hands-free. I wasn't ready to drop a few hundred on one of the integrated systems, plus another hundred or so for installation, though they look to be the best way to go. I tried a product similar to the Minikit, which turned out to be a disaster as it was way too quiet and then fell apart. But, I decided to give the Minikit Smart a try anyhow, based on the generally good reviews of their other products. My hope was that it was better than my current solution, which was to plug the phone's audio out into my Fit's audio in and shout a lot.

Out of the box, I was mostly happy with what I saw. The Minikit feels pretty solid, and similar in weight to my Garmin GPS. The cradle snuggled up well with my Epic, with no interference with the Epic's side buttons. No way to use the Epic's camera though, as it's fully blocked when centered on the Minikit's back. That eliminates the use of augmented reality apps while driving. Honestly, I worry about the mic, which on a thin retracting cable. If I have this thing attached to another surface and the suction holding the main body in place lets go, I am not confident that the cable is going to survive. No option to export the audio either, so if that cable does break, the Minikit becomes a paperweight. The kit seemed to contain everything I needed to get it to work, though the manual leaves a lot to be desired. Not that I needed it, but I was a little surprised Parrot didn't include a charging cable for iPhones, given their popularity. Even without, the kit still contains two of the most common cable types for smart phones.

As indicated by the manual, I first went to get the latest update for the Minikit from Parrot's website. Let me tell you, what a pain in the @ss. Navigating around the Parrot site is frustrating at best, even to the point of switching languages on you. While the US version of the site doesn't have a compatibility list for the Minikit, which makes sense since it is advertised as good for all smartphones, the UK version of the site I was transferred to does have one, (add the following to the end of Parrot's dot com address: /uk/support/onlinehelpguides/parrot_minikit_smart/compatibility). The list isn't so full, and my phone isn't listed. Eventually, I was able to find the software update for the Minikit (Note: The Parrot Software Update Tool is not compatible with the Minikit Smart, you need to visit the UK site to the software and instructions for flashing.) Following the procedure went well, and in a few minutes, I was able to update.

For the charging to work, you *must* have the Minikit connected to a power source for this to happen. It will not charge up your device from its own internal battery. I used a standard USB cable and USB cigarette light adapter instead of the included adapter, as I wanted the extra USB port my adapter offered (allows me to charge two USB devices at the same time). The included micro-USB cable fitted my Epic with no problem. It's a pretty short cable, just enough to reach around the back and connect without too much strain on the connectors. As hoped for, it charged up my phone without a problem. I was also able to charge both the Minikit and the phone using a USB wall adapter. A tad over 2hrs and the Minikit was ready to go.

Pairing my Epic with the Minikit was smooth as silk. In short order it had synced all my contacts over and was ready for use. I placed a few test calls from within the house, a quiet environment where I thought it would perform the best for taking vocal commands and for me being able to hear it. Hearing was no problem at all, the 2W speaker more than enough in the dead silence. The voice recognition didn't do so well. Out of 5 attempts for 10 different contacts, the Minkit only dialed out correctly once, most often not understanding who I was trying to call. Trying various mic positions didn't seem to help. In contrast, I use the voice input on my phone often and it rarely has issues, even when I am shouting at it while driving along the freeway.

In the car, I mounted the Minikit to the dash on the same plate that I had been using for my Garmin GPS and connected everything up. It's not a clean look, for sure. Power cord to the Minikit so it can provide power to my phone. One cord from the Minikit to the phone to give it said power. Mic cord from the Minikit to where I mounted the mic. And one optional cable to pipe music from the phone to the car's sound system. Looks a bit like a spider perched up there on the dash. Staying within the laws governing obstruction of view and items hung from the windshield could be a challenge with this setup, at least if one wants/plans to use the Minikit's ability to keep their phone charged up.

On the road, the Minikit's base was quite steady, holding onto the dash without a problem. The base's swivel allows for angling your device just right for best viewing and it's pretty tight. The swivel can be tightened further, should it start loosening up over time or because of a weighty device. The mic surface mount included in the kit held the mic in place without a problem. The cradle holds my Epic firmly, and the phone did not shift in position whatsoever over the course of several trips. For me, it was too quiet to use properly (not much sound deadening in a smart sporty car). Around town it was ok, as long as I had the windows up, no music going, and the fan for the heat/AC wasn't on. Anything above 60mph and it was too difficult to hear. I eventually plugged it directly to my Fit's sound system, and that worked much better. Though I couldn't listen to the radio or a CD with it plugged in like this, I could use Pandora, Audible, and few other music related apps instead. Callers could hear me pretty ok, I only had to repeat myself a few times at a higher volume.

The Minikit Smart is a decent product, but, not without its drawbacks. I wish I'd opted for one of their systems that is fitted right to my car's stereo though. It doesn't look clean when installed, should be removed after every trip so as not to invite thieves, and if I get an extended life battery for my phone the cradle probably won't be able to hold onto my phone anymore. As well, it's still better than what I had. Maybe I'll resort to taking it apart and integrating it into my Fit a bit better.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Rubberized Retractable Car Charger for HTC Droid Eris

Rubberized Retractable Car Charger for HTC Droid ErisIf you are going to purchase this product, know what you are getting. The description states that it is rubberized. It is not rubberized but instead a textured plastic. I raised the issue with the seller and got a lame response blaming the manufacturer for stating it is rubberized even though nowhere on the packaging is that claim made.

The third time I pulled the wire out of the plug body the unit failed. The wire is jammed with about one foot of wire out. What a piece of junk.

This plug is not made for the Droid Eris but manages to fit into the slot and can be used. The discovery was first listed as a "hack." If you want to stuff a plug into your expensive phone that it was not designed for, be my guest. Don't expect the seller to replace your phone when you wear out the plug jack, electric pins or slot.

Also Motorola Droid Phone Users should note that there are different types of Droid phones. This plug is for the fatter plug and will not fit the Verizon Droid with a sliding keyboard.

The cable is 31 inches of wire. Sounds like a lot, but it's not if you are using your Droid with a windshield mount.

this charger is great the only thing i would be worried about is pulling the thing to far and breaking the cable.

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It took a little longer than I would've liked to get the charger in the mail, but I found once I used it, it worked great. I love the long chord and the retractable button. It charged my phone better than the wall charger I had. Really happy with it.

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For less than $10, this is a good buy. I like the retractable cord b/c it's more compact and tidy. It charges ok, maybe not the fastest recharge time, but it's always worked with no problems. The construction is decent but the retractable cord is a little thin and the connection seems a little flimsy so you do have to be somewhat careful with it. I bought two a year ago, and one is still working with no problems. With the other one, I got out of the car in a hurry with the phone in my hand while it was still plugged in, and the charger-phone connection broke off from the car charger.

Still, I think it's a good deal and I'm planning to buy another one to replace the one I broke.

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Works perfect for my Droid Eris. Stores nicely in the car. Very cheap insurance policy to keep around.

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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Jawbone Earwear ERA (Tangle Free) Retractable Car Charger Adapter

Jawbone Earwear ERA Retractable Car Charger AdapterI chose this item because you can charge and talk at the same time. Just plug it into the lighter tray in your car and the cord is will extend out like a measuring tape. Very convenient and portable. However, you get what you pay for and this item is really inexpensive. I looks and feels a little cheap but definitely gets the job done. I'm not to sure if I would recommend this to a friend.

This product is very small and portable. Great for recharging your jawbone Bluetooth should you run out of talk time while driving.

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This item has more than met my needs. Love that it is retractable & compact. I would recommend it to a friend.

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Product works really well and stores easy...Fumble free...It fits snuggly into vehicle outlet...I would recommend this gadget to family and friends.

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It works and the cord retracts. It is hand to have in the glove box. I use it for the ERA headphones and a Jambox.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Garmin 12V Adapter Cable

Garmin 12V Adapter Cable
  • 12V Adapter Cable
  • Specifically compatible with Garmin Rino 110, 120, and 130
  • Plugs into cigarette lighter for quick, easy power
  • Conserves batteries

I don't know why amazon has this listed for the Rino 5xx series radios they require more power and use a lithium ion recharable pack to get it. This adapter is for the 1xx series radios designed around disposable batteries. YOU NEED A DIFFERENT ADAPTER FOR THE 5XX SERIES THIS IS A WASTE OF MONEY FOR THOSE RADIOS. Amazon should know better.

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Item is advertised as working with all rino series but it does not work with the rino 530

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The item is fine. It was the wrong DC adaptor for the Garmin unit purchased. It was listed along the Garmin unit as the correct one for the unit. It was for another Garmin line of products. I'm sure it worked well on the correct product.

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It has the straight cord just like the picture, not a coiled cord as description states. Works great.

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have had this charger for Rino 130 about 2 mos. Mud, snow, ice and it performs well. No power losses & no shorts. Must have item considering short batt life on GPS's....

Thursday, August 28, 2014

LG Chocolate VX8500 VX8600 VX9400 Car Charger SGCC0002911

LG Chocolate VX8500 VX8600 VX9400 Car Charger SGCC0002911What a great deal from BargainCell! Like already posted, this is a genuine LG product. When it comes to cell phone batteries and chargers (and digital cameras accessories), it's best to use OEM equipment, despite the extra cost. Why risk it just to save a couple of bucks?

This product arrived in a sealed, padded envelope but was in an open plastic bag inside the padded envelope. No OEM papers, OEM packaging or anything, but that didn't matter. As long as it arrived as advertised is fine with me! FAST, too! Arrived in only 4 days after order!

Check to be sure it will work with your phone before ordering. You can't go wrong with this one!

Don't worry that this may not be a genuine product. It is, and it works perfectly.

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Monday, August 25, 2014

CTEK Multi US 3300 12-Volt Smart Battery Charger

CTEK Multi US 3300 12-Volt Smart Battery ChargerI own two of these excellent chargers they are very simple to operate and very durable.

The chargers are weatherproof, and you can permanently mount them in the engine compartment with the provided ring terminals, or just use the alligator clips.

The charger has a battery status indicator (low / full), and settings for Motorcycle, Car, or Gel battery. The charger cycles from trickle current, to pulses, and shuts off when the battery is full. There is no better charger for winter storage battery tending, bringing nearly dead batteries back to life, or just recharging boat batteries slowly overnight.

Finally, I should mention that the current version of the 3300 has some improvements over the already excellent older version (I now have one of each). The latest version includes:

Heavier gauge wiring

Much heavier and more durable alligator clips

A nice zip-up storage case

This charger, as well as the current (more popular) Battery Tender chargers are both made in China. This charger seems to be superior to my Battery Tender chargers in that it appears to be well sealed, of a more modern design, spark proof. Enclosed in a two piece cast housing, not an aluminum box. The charging algorithms will bring back a sulphated battery in some cases. It has three different charging settings, and brought my sulphated APC UPS battery back to limited life. It is particularly well suited for small motorcycle size batteries as well as larger batteries. It may be left connected indefinitely.

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My only complaint is the cheap power cord that gets as stiff as a broomstick in extreme cold. . . . . $%##@!! cheap plastic covered power cords, anyway!

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I ordered 2 different chargers to maintain my gate opener's deep cycle battery (a simple 4 output charger with extension cords for charging other deep cycle batteries from amazon Battery Tender 022-0148-DL-WH 12V 4-Bank Battery Management System) and this unit has a far superior charging design.

The 4 bank battery tender does a simple fast rate charge then switches to a trickle charge at a constant voltage with 4 outputs.

This unit pulses the battery under charge and features 3 operating modes with different current outputs for different sized batteries. The selections are motorcycle which also works well for SLA gel cells or AGM batteries, standard automotive starting battery, deep cycle batttery, and off.

What makes the CTEK unit special is that it uses a pulse charge in all modes to attempt to desulphate batteries, while the battery tender does not. This method of charging has proven successful in restoring lead acid batteries that won't take a charge any more.

It comes with a waterproof 12V output cable and a set of clips or rings for permanent installation under the hood of your car. In addition to the LEDs for indicating the type of battery being charged, a second set is provided for empty, 1/2 full, and maintenance pulse charge mode.

There is also a noticable increase in quality between the battery tender and this unit small details like a water sealed housing and gaskets on the connectors indicate quality in manufacture.

For a single 12V lead chemistry battery this is a useful, well made tool.

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This is the best charger ever. I have a lead plugged into my motorcycle, and 2 cars and I rotate it between the 3 of them and they start up like th battery is brand new. This will pay for itself just in not having to buy a new battery. Don't think you'll find something similar at wal mart for half the price. Don't go cheap as this is the best and well worth it.

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This is a great charger. Our family van doesn't get driven much during certain times of the year so it sits in the garage. It's on its second battery and I am determined to keep this one fresh and topped off. The included dongle for for permanent installation makes this a snap, all I have to do is pop the hood and connect it up to the connector and I'm done. The charger automatically goes into maintenance mode where it keeps the battery nice and happy. I've also used this charger to revive an otherwise completely drained battery for a neighbor's car. He left an interior light on and discovered that the battery was completely flat two weeks later. I let him borrow this charger and it fully charged the battery over a weekend and the battery has not given my neighbor any more issues.

It costs more than some of the dumb battery chargers, but this one takes up less space, comes with valuable accessories, and provides enough current to properly charge larger capacity batteries. Two thumbs up!

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Panasonic UP-VW1245P1 Black Large 12V 40 Watts Per Cell Battery with F2 Terminal

Panasonic UP-VW1245P1 Black Large 12V 40 Watts Per Cell Battery with F2 TerminalPanasonic batteries are the most reliable batteries that I have ever used. Every Panasonic brand rechargeable battery that I have ever used (NiMh, Nicad) has lasted at least 10 years, and I have used dozens. I expect this sealed lead acid battery to behave the same way.

Received the battery on schedule and installed it inot UPS. It worked just fine and the UPS is back in operation. Panasonic makes a quality battery.

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Battery backups are a bit pricey. Unfortunately, the battery typically only lasts for a couple of years. Although the manufacturer of mine advised me that my model didn't have a user-replaceable battery, they reluctantly informed me that this was the battery I would need. Replacing the battery really wasn't difficult (instead of a convenient slide-off panel, I had to remove a couple of screws and pull the whole case apart). I was happy to avoid the much higher cost of replacing the entire UPS. Seems to be working as expected. The UPS reports a full charge.

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Friday, July 11, 2014

BatteryChem 0610786-995 Battery Rejuvenator

BatteryChem 0610786-995 Battery RejuvenatorI used these packets on my 48v golf cart. It has six 8v batteries so I bought 4 packs to give me the 4x6 = 24 packets that I needed for the job. In all honesty, I didn't have the equipment to test the batteries first like the instructions say (hydrometer, etc.). I simply dumped a pack in each cell of each battery and capped them back up. Done. My batteries all measured within about 0.1 volts of one another so I already believed the batteries were in good enough shape to rejuvenate. I figured 4 packs (of six packets) of this cost less than even a single battery so I didn't have much to lose to try this. Long story short: it appears to have worked. My batteries were lasting maybe 50% as long as they did when I first got them and after the treatment, I'd say they're back to at least 80%... and I would say that's a conservative estimate: maybe even better than 80%. How long it will last, I don't know but for now, I'm happy with this product. I took only one star off because, while the batteries do last almost as long as they did new, it didn't restore the original amount of "torque". In other words, I think this stuff restores the battery's capacity but not necessarily the max "instantaneous" amperage that they delivered when new. So it's like having almost-new batteries but maybe ones with slightly lower CCA (cold cranking amps).

I purchased this product to rejuvenate my golf cart batteries. I used it as instructed in each of the six cells on all four batteries. This product did not do anything to improve the charging stamina of my batteries. I ultimately ended up buying four new batteries; the money I wasted on this product would have been better spent towards my new batteries.

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This is nice stuff. It really worked well in my battery that just went beyond warranty. Buy it and try it.

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I was reading the reviews of these other people saying that this stuff is total garbage and was very surprised. I bought this in hopes of restoring some life back into my Toyota Tacoma's Interstate Battery. I bought the battery new like 10 years ago and over the last 2 years it started dying. More and more sluggish starts, wouldn't start at all on freezing cold winter mornings, it got to where i would leave a charger on it overnight and that would keep it charged for like 2-3 days before slowly starting to get sluggish on starts again. As Interstate batteries are extremely expensive (yes i know i got 8 good years out of it) but the fact that it still showed some life to it i thought i'd give this stuff a try. Obviously by the fact i left 5 stars for this product you can tell i had surprisingly good results from this. I did like the directions stated by putting 1 small pouch (this comes with 6 pouches, 1 for each cell) in each of the 6 cells and then topped off each cell to the appropriate level with distilled water and put the battery charger on the battery for like 24 hours. Well folks my battery is doing unbelievably great, i bought this product from Amazon on December 11, 2011 and my truck still hasn't needed to be put back on the charger since. The starts are fast and crisp, EVEN on cold freezing mornings. This tells me that my batteries cells weren't dead but just corroded with crud that just builds up on the cells over time, but this stuff dissolves that corrosion on cells restoring life back into the cells. Now don't get me wrong i'm quite sure this isn't going to fix a completely toasted battery but if your battery was like mine nearing the end of it's life then this is the stuff for you. I can only speak from my own experience that's why i'm saying that i don't think it will help batteries that are completely dead, just ones that are starting to to die.

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It's a completely useless product contrary to the claim that the vendor made about it.

I would strongly suggest people not wasting their money on it.

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Friday, June 27, 2014

2-Port USB Car Charger Adapter

2-Port USB Car Charger AdapterReally happy that I purchased this item. Definitely came in handy when I was looking for a car charger. Would recommend.

It is awesome.... Love the two ports!! Makes it easy for me and others to charge on long road trips.... Using it this weekend when going to Vegas

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awesome price as well as I needed a dual port since all my devices are apple and I try to charge them all at the same time.

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This is wonderful and comes in very handy, I will not regret getting this, it works great! This arrived in a very timely matter.

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arrived on time and works. Will be helpful when traveling and need to recharge my ipad, fits into bag that holds my other adapters.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Cobra FRS 104VP 2-Mile 14-Channel FRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

Cobra FRS 104VP 2-Mile 14-Channel FRS Two-Way Radio
  • Up To 2 Mile Range
  • Backlit LCD Display
  • Desktop Charger
  • Battery Saver Circuitry

I bought a pair of FRS 104's for a recent trip to wine country and was quite disappointed. The channel button has NO LOCK, and is large and easy to bump (i.e. accidentally change). This flaw rendered the FRS 104 virtually unusable! You can't put this radio in your purse or pocket and still stay in touch. You can't even casually pick it up to carry on a conversation without the danger of inadvertant channel changes. I e-mailed Cobra about this, but was snubbed and told to take it up with my retailer. Fortunately Lowe's has a great exchange policy and I'm now the proud owner of 2 Motorola T6220's-for a mere 13 dollars more. I would NOT recommend this product to anyone. No way, No how.

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This is a great set of radios for the price to include the charging station. Great range and clarity. I haven't had to use them no more than one kilometer, but with all the buildings in my area, these are great. Really practical without all the extras.

Con--NO KEYPAD LOCK! I had to constantly check to see if I was on the right channel due to the equipment I carry hanging across my chest, but to stay alert is to stay alive so I adapted.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Schumacher SE-1510MA '100/15/2 Amp' 6V/12V Automatic Charger with Engine Start

Schumacher SE-1510MA '100/15/2 Amp' 6V/12V Automatic Charger with Engine Start
  • For use with 6 and 12 Volt batteries, this charger is fully automatic and will not overcharge batteries
  • 100 ampere engine start for emergency starting
  • 15 ampere fast charge for charging a battery in 2 to 4 hours
  • 2 ampere trickle charge for charging a small 12 Volt battery in 2 to 12 hours
  • 2 LED lights signal full charge and check battery

This item has been back ordered for 6 months now. I keep getting emails asking me to approve the delay so cannot rate it yet. I am patiently waiting.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

For Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket/ GALAXY Note/ Focus Flash/ Focus S/ Exhibit II 4G T679 HPF Dual P

For Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket/ GALAXY Note/ Focus Flash/ Focus S/ Exhibit II 4G T679 HPF Dual Ports USB Car Charger Adapter with USB Charging Data Cablecheap, works, stays tight in cigarette lighter socket. leds on usb ports both a blessing (you can see that the unit is seated/connected and live) and a curse (the leds are too bright and can be a distraction).

A practical way to charge the battery of my Galaxy Notebook in my car.

The size of the cable let you charge it if your are onn the front or on the back of the car

The 2 adapters let you charge or connect anther device.

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Please note that the description said "by Samsung" at the bottom when I made my purchase. This is not a Samsung product. I am disappointed, because I purposely wanted a Samsung product to ensure no damage to my Samsung phone.

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I guess you get what you pay for. This cord that goes to my Samsung Note takes three to five times longer to charge than the cord that came with the Note.

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I've tried other dual charging car products and all of them were unsuccessful at charging my T-Mobile Exhibit II 4G T679 phone... BUT THIS ONE WORKED! A definite keeper.

Monday, March 31, 2014

Importer520 Black Micro-USB Micro USB Car Charger for Samsung Galaxy S III / S3 i9300

Importer520 Black Micro-USB Micro USB Car Charger for Samsung Galaxy S III / S3 i9300Hope they last longer than the others, hmmmmmm. I go through these like some people change underwear. They're cheap crap but they do the job until I break 'em.

Extremely cheap so I was nervous it wouldnt work well. But I must say it charges my phone great. Doesn't over heat. I would recommend this to others

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So far works like a charm. Haven't had any problems with it at all. Charges away sufficiently in my car.

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It works good and I don't have any problems. I used it for about a month and I like it

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cool. works and the cord is long enough so your phone can reach your hands and doesn't get lost in a tangled trouble.

Friday, February 21, 2014

TRANS4M Universal Travel Charger for AT&T and Verizon Apple iPhone , iPod , Touch , Nano - Portable

TRANS4M Universal Travel Charger for AT&T and Verizon Apple iPhone , iPod , Touch , Nano - Portable charging for AC , DC , and Portable Backup Power * Includes USB Data Transfer Syncing Cable
  • Charges your Apple device by AC (HOME), DC (Car), and on-the-go power with AA or 9V batteries
  • Includes USB Data Transfer Cable for Computer Syncing
  • AA and 9V alkaline batteries can be usedto provide emergency power boost to your mobile device.
  • Dual USB Charging Ports: Provides 1.0 amp of current when charging one device, and 0.5 amps of current to each port when charging two devices from AC or DC power. For AA or 9V charging, single port charging is supported. DC 5V +/- 5% 1000mA MAX
  • Quality Gauranteed - 3 YEAR WARRANTY !!!

This item works great off vehicle 12V and AC110 but does not work properly with the AA or 9V battery. The batteries get very hot and do little charging to your unit.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Wagan 2544 500 Amp Battery Jumper with Air Compressor

Wagan 2544 500 Amp Battery Jumper with Air Compressorhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00167S67A/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title

The jumpstarter was purchased because my car failed to start on its own one very cold morning. It arrived within two days, and I haven't had to use it personally however my neighbors car did the same and I lent it to him he started first try. Since then we've had power problem outages and I've used the light and battery power to run my laptop and printer. throught the usb port. So far the best buy in the worst winter we've had since 1993.

This has already paid for itself in saving me time and money. I have a slow drain that is too expensive to trace... so I use the jump starter fairly often. It works great and I love it!

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I gave this as a Christmas present and recently found out that after a few uses the unit sparked, smoked and stopped working. It is a piece of junk.

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Bought on of these for my wife in February and we love it. We have used it several times and the air compressor once. The air compressor really came in handy to get the tire blown up more than enough to get it to the tire shop with no problem. Now, I am buying one for myself

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I purchased this because i am wheelchair bound. I wanted an air compressor for both my wheelchair and automobile tires. Also for roadside emergencies. It is lightweight compared to similar models. I have already used the air compressor which is great. I am very pleased with this product because of the various accessories and lightweight (woman friendly). I would definitely recommend this product.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Odyssey Batteries PC1350-A Automotive/Light Truck DIN Lead Post Battery

Odyssey Batteries PC1350-A Automotive/Light Truck DIN Lead Post BatteryIt fit our 2006 X3 like other replacement batteries but I expect it to last much longer. The first unit was damaged in shipping. The packaging could be better and UPS could be more gentile. Amazon customer service was excellent and took care of us immediately.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

BoxWave HTC Desire HD Desktop Cradle (With Spare Battery Charger)

BoxWave HTC Desire HD Desktop CradleGreat charger. Performs as advertized. The only negative is it puts out a ton of light. For those who prefer a dark bedroom this might not be a welcome addition to the room

I ATTEMPTED TO BUY THIS BATTERY CHARGER WITH SPARE BATTERY AND RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM BOXWAVE THAT IT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE, INSTEAD I ENDED UP WITH THE DESKTOP CRADLE WITHOUT THE SPARE BATTERY WHICH THEY HAVE PLENTY IN STOCK. TO BAD BECAUSE ITS A GOOD CHARGER.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

JVC KT-SR2000 Plug 'n' Play Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver

JVC KT-SR2000 Plug 'n' Play Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver
  • PDA-shaped Sirius satellite radio receiver lets you listen to over 100 streams of Sirius satellite radio programming
  • Receiver has 18 presets, 20-song memory, and a remote control; features an easy-to-read LCD
  • Can automatically alert you to your favorite songs or switch to a stream at preselected time
  • Sirius radio service subscription and 1 of JVC KS-K6012 or KS-K6013 (car or home docking kits) required for use; each sold separately
  • Measures 2.7 x 4.4 x 1.1 inches (W x H x D)

Chose Sirius for content reasons, after shopping extensively for Sirius PNP receivers, chose the JVC unit for the following reasons:

-small size "PDA style" -can fit in your pocket

-super bright/readable screen -crisp 'red LED' on black background

-wanted a second generation receiver from mfr who had first gen experience (JVC 2000 supersedes 1000)

-reputation for very good antenna

-rumor that soon-to-be release boombox will be superb

I was not disappointed. Installed in car with antenna on dash and experienced very few drop outs despite less than optimal antenna location. Did notice a bit of hiss with the integral FM modulator, so opted for direct connection to my "MP3" Aux input on the car stereo... beautiful sound with the direct connection. Screen indeed readable in bright sunlight. Channel/category switch on the unit a bit clunky (though buttons on remote are fine = "real buttons")... other than this I'm highly satisfied. The 18 presets on the unit more than enough for me and suction cup dash/window mount that comes with the car kit seems bulletproof and very tight (especially vs. double-stick tape approach with other units). Nice thing about the PDA form factor when used in the car is that it's easy to slip in your pocket if leaving the car in a theft-prone area. Unit runs warm but nowhere near as hot as I thought it might given other online comments.

Sirius programming seems a bit more oriented to older demographic vs. XM. I liked (1) extensive news including PBS/BBC/PRI/World, (2) reggae/tropical/vacation channels, (3) tighter music genres in general (vs. more thematic on XM)... and in 2006 am looking forward to Howard Stern's move from FM to Sirius. Only programming on XM not on Sirius that I miss is MSNBC. Also note that Sirius traffic/weather is slightly less convenient since they put two cities on each channel, cycling coverage through each.

Looking forward to getting the boombox for the JVC KT-SR2000 soon... this appears to be simple, clean aesthetically (would look ok at home) and has a bass-boost capability... a/c adapter and antenna with 20' cord included.

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I have had the JVC KT-SR2000 with Sirius service for about 6 weeks now. It is a lot of fun and provides constant variety while driving on a long commute. But the ideal I had envisioned about satellite radio did not come to fruition.

PLUSES:

Excellent selection of stations, including many sub-genres of Rock, Jazz, Classical, News, etc.

Easy to set up with the car kits

Compact size head unit

MINUSES:

Sound quality through the FM transmitter is terrible. The music stations sound a little better than AM, and the news/talk stations sound worse than AM (I am listening to this through a Lexus OEM stereo). If I compare to my iPod with Belkin FM transmitter, there is no comparison the iPod sounds as good or better than any FM station.

Sound quality through the home kit, with direct connection to home stereo system, is also poor. There is little dynamic range, the music tracks sound compressed, the bass is muddy, and the highs are truncated.

The music stations have annoying DJ's in between songs what for? Everything I need to know (artist, song title) is right there on the screen. Get rid of the DJ's, eliminate their salaries, and instead lower the monthly service charge!

Maybe the in-dash Sirius units sound better? I hope so.

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I recently bought this radio, primarily for my car, but also got the home dock. It was easy to set up and install both types of kit. Unfortunately, the sound quality was very poor in both configurations. The FM modulator for the car was pretty close to hopeless. It only has maybe 10 channels. I found one that was free, luckily. But even with a clear channel, the sound had a terrible hiss, that went up and down in volume at apparent random even when everything was stationary. The occupied channels actually worked about as well (still lots of hiss)except when the underlying channel broke through. Even disregarding the hiss, the sound quality on the music was not very good.

I thought the problem was probably with the FM modulator, so I tried it in the home dock, connected to a *very good* home hi-fi system. The hiss was gone, but the sound quality was completely unacceptable. For whatever reason, this particular receiver doesn't like the compression artifacts very much. Satellite radio quality is, AT BEST, about like an average MP3, with highly compressed signals (some channels better than others). This receiver seemed to exacerbate the effect, and it sounded a lot like a tin can and string "telephone" most of the time. It was vert irritating very quickly.

The form factor (about the size of a modern walkie-talkie) was fine, and pretty easy to fit in the car. It also seemed to be pretty solidly built. But all of that is completely moot if it doesn't work properly.

I returned the receiver and both kits the next day.

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I chose this model because it came with the only magnetic mounting antenna I could find. It's a breeze to switch to other vehicles. All the other units I looked at had an adhesive mounted antenna (for cars), too permanent for me and I have 3 cars.

The best part about this unit is that when you attach the included FM antenna wire to the thing (like it says in the manual)it can be picked up by every radio on all 3 stories of my house and on my walkman in my backyard.

I was initially worried about getting sat. radio because I like listening to my walkman while out working in the yard. The transmitter reaches all over my yard great and I can even tune in on a radio out in my shed with the unit on in my house. I keep it in an upstairs bedroom on the top floor of my house and it reaches to the tuner in the basement fine.

I love the programming as well and would highly recommend this unit to anyone because of its portability between vehicles with one antenna and its transmitter that whill cover every radio in your house (and yard).

I was told at the store this product has an excellent fm modulator. Very wrong. This was the reason i bought it and am very disappointed. Do not buy unless you have a direct hook up.