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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Powersonic PS-6100F1 - 6 Volt/12 Amp Hour Sealed Lead Acid Battery with 0.187 Fast-on Connector

Powersonic PS-6100F1 - 6 Volt/12 Amp Hour Sealed Lead Acid Battery with 0.187 Fast-on Connector
  • Sealed/Maintenance-Free - The valve regulated, spill-proof construction allows troublefree, safe operation in any position. There is no need to add electrolyte, as gases generated during overcharge are recombined in a unique
  • Valve Regulated Design - Our batteries incorporate a series of one-way low pressure valves. These self sealing valves allow the venting of any excess gasses that may be produced in the battery due to severe overcharging.
  • Design Flexibility - Batteries may be used in series and/or parallel to obtain choice of voltage and capacity. Due to recent design breakthroughs, the same battery may be used in either cyclic or standby applications.
  • Rugged Construction - The high impact resistant battery case is made of nonconductive ABS plastic to UL94-HB. This material imparts very good resistance to shock, vibration, chemicals and heat. Certain models feature flame retardant (FR) cases.
  • Wide Operating Temperature Range - Power-Sonic batteries may be discharged over a temperature range of -40C to +60C (-40F to +140F) and charged at temperatures ranging from -40C to +50C (-40F to +122F)

I already used this specific type and brand of battery on my APC UPS, and have no problems, that's why i bought the same brand, and this seller has the better price and fast shipping

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I needed a new battery for my solar electric fence charger. The company who makes the charger sells a very similar looking battery for four times the cost. I bought this one and it's worked perfectly.

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I am in the begining stages of building a solar energy system. I have 2 of these batteries in series to 12 volts. I ran an incondesnt dome light that would trip the, I assume, amperage overprotection in the charge controller if I left it on after awhile, but never killed the battery. Then I hooked up an led light strip and left it on and the charge indicator on the solar controller still showed green. I stilluse the dome light for another room that I use less. The charge indicator on the charge controller goes to yellow with the incondesent light on. So I'm expanding, picked up 2 more of these batteries, more led strips,I'll leave an update.

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I use this rechargeable battery . on my Wildlife Trail Cameras.I don't have to replace them as ofter as the disposable batterys.

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Charged it on arrival and it is still working great in the kid's hot wheel.

Batteries arrived on time. Recommend this supplier.

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Rotation All Kit II for iPhone 4S/4/3GS/3G/iTouch 4/3/2/Nano/Shuffle

Rotation All Kit II for iPhone 4S/4/3GS/3G/iTouch 4/3/2/Nano/ShuffleBought the I kit for the Iphone 4S. Connector to Iphone came apart. Had to go to the Verizon store to purchase a Motorola device for my visor. Bluetooth capable and works extremely well. Do not waste your time with this device.

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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter and Car Vehicle Charger for the Creative MuVo2 FM - Uses Gomadi

2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter and Car Vehicle Charger for the Creative MuVo2 FM - Uses Gomadic TipExchange Technology
  • Transmitters emit a powerful FM signal that is the maximum allowed by FCC regulation. Advanced signal isolation provides crystal clear sound quality.
  • Smart technology circuit architecture provides precision voltage and resistor regulation specific to the Creative MuVo2 FM. Protects the internal battery longevity by modulating the charge in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Full FM frequency spectrum is available and is user selectable in 0.1MHz increments from 88.1 to 107.9 MHz. Advanced Digital PLL sound coding maintains stable and high quality sound.
  • A best-selling product from Gomadic Corp, one of the leaders in consumer electronic charging accessories.
  • Sophisticated power protection mechanisms keep your MuVo2 FM safe from power surges, overcharging and short-circuiting.

I read one review that says this transmitter doesn't work well in big cities with lots of stations. I live in a big city with lots of stations, and have NO problem with clarity. It's easy to find a station with the up/down arrows. It comes with a couple of connection options. This is the clearest transmitter I've ever owned.2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter / Internet Music Adapter plus integrated Car Charger for the Motorola Droid X with Gomadic TipExchange

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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Kensington Travel Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod touch (Black)

Kensington Travel Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod touch
  • Compatibility: iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G; iPod classic 1G, 2G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch 1G, 2G; iPhone 1G, 3G, 3GS, 4
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for iPhone featuring all-in-one design
  • Built-in dock connector to charge your iPhone and flip-out USB tip to recharge without the mess of extra cables
  • Extends play time up to 23 hours music, up to 7 hours of video and up to 5 hours of talk time
  • LED battery gauge displays remaining battery pack power level

We bought this product for our iPhone 3G and it worked fine. However, we noticed that the battery would drain very quickly when we plugged it into the iPhone 4 that we recently purchased. I confirmed with Kensington that this item is not compatible with iPhone 4, so I thought I'd share this in case you are looking for a battery charger for your iPhone 4. Otherwise, it works great with the other generations of iPhone. Kensington did mention that a charger may be available for iPhone soon, but they wouldn't/couldn't advise as to when such an item will be available.

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I bought the battery right before a trans-Atlantic flight. The battery is small enough to fit in your pocket, but powerful enough to last all day. During the flight I watched 5 hours of video (2 feature movies), then listened to music while playing games for another 2 hours. All of this and the battery was only down 1 (of 5) LED's!!! This is on top of "topping off" my phone's internal battery from 80% to 100%. The music + games had previously drained my phone's battery on a 4 hour flight.

In addition to the long life of the battery, it's also endowed with 2 other great features. First, it is designed to let you watch video landscape mode, a big plus. Second, the built-in USB charging capability is great... it avoids the need to carry extra cables (assuming you have a USB device with you on the trip).

For the record, I use the battery on a iPhone 3G 16GB edition.

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I met the Kensington rep at an event where he was showing the Travel Battery Pack and Charger to a group of us. I've used a number of other plug in batteries, but this one has a lot more juice for a compact package. The bonus is that I can watch movies on the plane while I'm charging my phone. Works great and USB connector means I don't have to carry an extra cable.

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I'll cut to the chase: Lifesaver. Fits in a pocket, provides a full charge on the spot and on the go, plug-and-play simple (no cords; plugs right into the dock connector on the iPhone). For an iPhone junkie like me, this is mandatory equipment. Plus, it charges any iPod with a dock connector, so I use it for my kids' iPod Touch units, as well. Indeed, it's tempting to buy one for each pocket in every jacket, shirt, pants, and shorts I own. I know, obsessive. But if you're reading reviews of back-up iPhone chargers, you, too, have already crossed that line. The only downside is that you have to remember to charge it once you use it, because needing an emergency charger for your emergency charger is not a happy moment. But, really, this is the best use of $40 an iPhone user can make. So stop reading. Buy.

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Ok, I bought one about 3 weeks ago, it barely charged the iphone once before saying that there was no charge left so I assumed it was faulty and bought another one (as the old model worked great). Unfortunately same thing. It charges the iphone 4 for about 15 minutes until there is about 3/4 of the iphone charged, and then the blue bars go from 4 or 5 to nothing and it has to be completely recharged. This item is absolutely worthless for the iphone 4. I havent tried it with another iPhone but again, their previous model seemed to work much much better and would recharge my iphone at least 3 full charges.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Anker® 15W 3.1A High Output Simul-Port Car Charger: USB Port for iPhones and iPads, Built-in Micro

AnkerĀ® 15W 3.1A High Output Simul-Port Car Charger: USB Port for iPhones and iPads, Built-in Micro USB Cable for Android Phones - BlackFrom the reviews I got the impression that this would charge the Android phones at 1A (AC mode charging displayed on screen). Unfortunately it turned out to be a false assumption as my phone shows to be charging in USB mode which means it is drawing only 0.5A which ultimately means my battery will drain even if I connect it to this little gadget when Navigation and screen is on. Now I have to go through all the hassle of cutting the USB cable and shorting Data cables. Why can't you at least short one of the USB sockets so I didn't have to go through this trouble.

Edit: Surprisingly, the manufacturer got in contact with me after seeing the review (I didn't try to contact them at all). They sent me a cable that I can use with my Galaxy Nexus so that it will charge in AC mode using this adapter. It all works fine now. While the product needs this cable to work as desired the company's attitude was just great so I had to make it 5 stars. Now I feel mcuh more secure knowing that the company is behind the product for sure.

6/6/2012 Well, I wasn't expecting a refund or anything but the seller, Laptopmate, really went above and beyond what was necessary to make things right after reading my review and fully refunded my purchase without me even requesting it! And they offered to send me a different replacement product for free. So I still don't like the product but at least you can be assured you'll be covered if there are problems. The seller is truly exceptional, wish all Amazon sellers were the same way.

Original Review

So my goals were to be able to use a single car charger with two different phones, my girlfriend's iPhone and my Android phone. I would just need two device specific USB cables and this one charger. When I received the item I was a little shocked at how small it was. It was actually perfect for my car because it is just a tad longer than the actual cigarette lighter so I was able to fully close my ashtray cover. Perfect I thought.

Before hooking either of our phones though I wanted to test it out as the size was a little disconcerting to me, especially if this device is a high output device. I wasn't sure how it was going to keep cool, etc. I decided to charge a simple bluetooth earpiece just to see if it was a fast charger or not. On my typical drive home my regular, single output charger can normally charge my earpiece from one bar down to full. For some reason this device stayed at one bar down for the trip. That was funny I thought, but at least the device wasn't fried.

The next morning I turned on the car and noticed a burnt smell. I realized it was the charger right away and sure enough it was smoking. It wasn't hot or on fire or anything as I unplugged it right away. It just burnt. Something inside was lacking I suppose.

Anyways, glad it died on the second day, I just threw it in the trash. Was on sale for only four bucks so to me it's not worth contacting the reseller to get a return. Plus I definitely DON'T want a replacement, even if it were free. My hands still smell like burnt electronics as does my car. It'll probably take a couple of days to fully air out.

My advice, stay away. I think for the size it should not be such high output as it really does not have the cooling mechanisms to support that much output. At least in my opinion and I suppose that's why it burnt so quickly.

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I got this charger because I spend a lot of time in the car and use Bluetooth and GPS on my iphone regularly which isn't great for the battery. I have tried other chargers in the past but they never seemed to last very long and didn't charge my phone well (in one case the charger wouldn't even maintain the battery level). This charger appealed to me because I can use any USB charging cable with it which allows me to charge my phone, my ipad, my wife's phone or my Anker external battery pack. I can charge 2 devices at the same time when necessary and the charge rate is superior to any others I've tried.

The device looks nice too. I know appeal doesn't improve performance, but if it's visible, I want it to look nice. The glossy black finish is very attractive and the blue indicator light is diffused enough that it's useful and not distracting. I actually abandoned a previous charger due to it's harsh, overly bright red indicator light (in addition to poor performance).

There are car chargers galore to choose from. Some much cheaper and some much more expensive than this Anker product. It's hard to know which one to choose, but after several attempts, I've found it! Save your money if you're considering a higher priced one and save your time if you're considering a cheap one. This device performs the way it should and looks nice to boot. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who needs a durable and versatile car charger that performs well consistently. And with the USB and micro-USB ports, it will charge just about any modern device.

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Be wary of cheap chargers. We have both Android and Apple iPods, iPhones, and now an iPad in the house. At times we saw these devices losing charge even when they were plugged in and supposedly charging. After we bought an iPad 3 and I wanted to ensure I didn't waste money so I did a lot of research. It turns out that Apple has done some tweaking to the USB connection to get more power out of it, and Samsung and other Android device makers have done *different* tweaks and these tweaks are incompatible. To charge an Apple device at high-speed you need a special USB port like this one which works great. For Android devices (to charge at high-speed, as opposed to "normal" the max power available through a normal USB port) you need a different type of port and this charger provides that via the permanent micro-USB cable. We had no problems using this to charge a Droid3 and iPad3 simultaneously, at high-speed.

Highly recommended!

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I don't know if it's just me, although I doubt it, but I constantly rely on my iPhone at college. All day it is in use, and needless to say that means my battery drains quite fast. I was looking for a good car charger and ended up with this one, all I have to say is that it is amazing! It can charge two things at once and works on both Apple devices and anything else you can think of pretty much. I am very happy with this product.

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Sunday, July 6, 2014

Roadpro 7 Liter 12V Cooler / Warmer with Cup Holders

Roadpro 7 Liter 12V Cooler / Warmer with Cup HoldersFrom a starting ambient temp. of 75 degrees it heated up to 110 in 10 minutes and cooled down to 50 degrees in 20 minutes from that 110. Not sure what others expect but this seems quite satisfactory to me. It is built real sturdy with a nice carrying strap and the lid locks open for convenience. Obviously the cup holders are convenient while the power cord stores under these cup holders if so desired.

Keep in mind this unit is NOT a refrigerator or an oven as some reviewers have expected it to be. Pre chill or heat the items and this unit works marvelously all day long.

I also like the fact it only uses 2-3 amps since I plan and using it at times with a remote 12 amp hr. DC power source. This easily gives me a full 3 hours plus of heating or cooling without recharging. I also like that it's 8 1/2 inches tall on the inside for the taller bottles. This also works out great for the primary reason I bought this unit, to heat/cool 20 oz. CO2 tanks for my air rifles/pistols.

I haven't researched all the units or compared all the features but for $40 this Roadpro 7 liter cooler/warmer definitely is a good value regardless. I liked mine so much I purchased another one.

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We are very pleased with both Roadpro and their cooler. However, our experience did not start out so well. We received the Roadpro 12V cooler for Christmas 2009, and were so busy we did not have a chance to try it out until after Amazon's 30-day return policy had expired. The first unit we received did not cool at all. We contacted Roadpro through their website, and were pleased with their reply and instructions on how to return the bad unit for a replacement. We did so, Roadpro followed through with a new unit, and it works great. We keep it powered through a "Koolatron Battery Saver" in the car, which prevents the car battery from running down overnight. We also keep a blue cool-pack in the cooler, too help keep it cool when the battery saver turns off the power.

The unit holds a 6-pack of canned soda, or any equivalent amount of drinks or food. We recommend the Roadpro company, the Roadpro 12V Cooler, and the Koolatron Battery Saver.

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Well, I ordered this for a long road trip we've just returned from and have to say I'm definitely disappointed. While it works, as in turns on and off, it doesn't actually "work," as in keeping beverages all that cool. Is it cooler than, say, the ambient temperature of your car? Definitely. Is it as cool as a cooler? Not even close.

The unit's power connection also seems to loosen frequently with the jiggling motion inherent in a moving car, so that's another downer. Fortunately (????), it's quite loud (fan), so you can tell when it's jiggled itself loose, again, and fix it quickly. I will also note the cup holders on the top are NOT as pictured here, but are instead shallow slots on the top of the unit that are almost too small for a can of soda. At any rate, you wouldn't put a full can in as you have to wiggle the can to get it out and, therefore, spill it all over; which we did, several times. (Also, in case you're wondering, the cup holders are not cooling/heating.)

To sum up, if you put cold from the fridge cans in this unit, they'll say moderately cool as long as the unit is on, but not as cold as they were when you put them in. But this unit will NOT cool warm soda, even after it's been in there for hours, and the top layer of cans (they have to stack on top of each other to fit in 12) doesn't get any cooling at all, necessitating a constant shifting of drinks in order to use it. If you're trying to put in odd-size bottles or anything else ... Well, good luck with that.

We never tried the "keep warm" function but, all in all, I'm sorry I wasted my money and will stick with my $5 cooler and an ice pack from now on.

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I'm an over the road truck driver and I run this cooler 24/7 weeks at a time and it has been working as described. While it's not a refrigerator, it does cool enough to keep my milk, butter, and mayonnaise from spoiling. Also plan ahead when putting items in it, because it can cool a room temp drink but will take about 5 hours.

UPDATE 2/17/13 Broke after 3 months of use, Fan would come on with green light but just stopped cooling. So exchanged it and then after 2 months the replacement also broke. Same issue fan comes on everything sounds and appears working but just never gets cools. Ended up buying a 44Q Coleman 12v Cooler (ac cord also included)with 2 year extended warranty for $97 out the door at Walmart.

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This is a very nice cooler and keeps foods and drinks cold for a long time.

I purchased this for my grandson who is a truck driver. The other coolers

he purchased did not retain the cool temperatures for the long time he required.

The only thing that would make it better is that it could be a little larger.

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Friday, May 30, 2014

EMPIRE White Apple iPad (1/2/3) and iPhone (3G/4/4S/5/5G) Dual Car Charger Adapter (CLA) 2100 MAH

EMPIRE White Apple iPad and iPhone Dual Car Charger Adapter 2100 MAHWorks as indicted and charge phone and operates GPS at the same time. Cool blue light indicates power confirming operation

NEVER HAD SEEN A CHARGER LIKE THIS TILL I SAW THIS ONE, AND IT CHARGES MY PHONE, iPAD ETC VERY FAST. I RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO BUY ONE, AS IT HAS 2 CONNECTORS AND ONE CHARGERS EVEN FASTER THAN THE OTHER. THANK YOU FOR THE AWESOME PRODUCT

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was very pleased with the fast service, product was what I wanted at a great price, Just could not ask for anything more

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This is a nice little set up. Works Great for what I need. The first one did come faulty. One side didn't work but the second time, worked perfect. Nice product for the price. I will be purchasing another or two.

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It works very well, I used it several time already, and love it. Thanks. I certainly will recommend it to anyone.

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Friday, May 9, 2014

Retractable Car Charger for LG Chocolate Touch VX8575

Retractable Car Charger for LG Chocolate Touch VX8575It does the job, and is compact with no wires to get in the way when stored. The service was great.

This is a great product, small and compact to fit in small places. Charges quickly when your phone is dying. I would recommend this product.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Retractable Car Charger with IC Chip for T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 Smartphone

Retractable Car Charger with IC Chip for T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900 SmartphoneWell as the subject explains....it works very well with no long messy cables all over the car trying to charge your Blackberry....and my young boys finds the retractable cable a cool toy....

Works great at charging my Blackberry Curve 8900. No long cord to deal with, it's perfect. Very compact.

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Works for what I need it to do, retracts easily and allows me to charge my BB while I drive. Great price, definetly worth it!

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The item was exactly as the description said, was cheap, and received in a fair time. Love the product.. super small and convenient.. great for my road trips! Thanks again!!

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it works fine for the BB 8900 and the long cord means the BB can rest easily in its cradle or on the seat. retraction works ok.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

1.5 Amp Full Auto Bat Co W/3 Leds & Quick Discon

1.5 Amp Full Auto Bat Co W/3 Leds & Quick DisconI've been using this charger continuously [for well over a year] to maintain a little 5 amp-hour sealed lead acid battery and, on rare occasion, to charge a car battery. It has always worked exactly as advertised: brought charge up to correct level without over-charging. It stays cool, dead quiet and reliable.

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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Goal Zero Escape 150 -Kids

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Optima 8016-103-FFP BlueTop Group 34 Marine Battery

Optima 8016-103-FFP BlueTop Group 34 Marine BatteryBest battery, ever. After many months it still woks perfectly. I don't think I'll ever buy anything other than an Optima battery ever again.

Best boat battery I've ever bought. I use on our runabout and we never have to worry about starting, radio, or any of the electronics. So much better than the cheaper batteries I had to replace after 1 or 2 seasons. My battery from 2008 is still running strong. Stored it on the boat disconnected all winter long and it was still at 12.5v and started the engine no problem. Just bought a second one (going with two of these vs one starter and one old style DC). Amazon super saver shipping delivered it to my door in 2 days! Love Optima and love Amazon to buy them!

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The Optima 8016-103-FFP BlueTop Group 34 Marine Battery will not disappoint, and I really like the new frustration-free packaging that amazon has started to offer with this product.

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This battery is for the serious fisherman or boater. Have never had a problem with ANY Optima Battery I have purchased in the past. That's about it!

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Awesome Battery!

Great CCAs and excellent sep cycle characteristics. Highly recommend it!

This batter is the best one I've ever usedQ

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Scosche Dual USB Car Charger for iPod, iPhone, and USB Devices

Scosche Dual USB Car Charger for iPod, iPhone, and USB Devices
  • Dual USB sockets allow you to charge 2 devices at once
  • Charges most devices that use a USB charging cable, including iPod, iPhone, BlackBerry, smartphones, MP3 players, and more
  • 1 Amp x 2 for fastest charging possible
  • Sleek, compact design allows charger to fit in virtually any 12v DC car charging socket
  • Blue LED light confirms when the USB charger is properly set up

I have been using this adapter for the past several months. It does work, although I question that I really get 1000ma from each USB port (or 2A total otherwise) since the phone charges much slower than 1A wall chargers.

However, there's a bigger issue with this adapter. There is a LOT of noise in the power coming out of it, enough to be noticed (loudly) in the audio output of my HTC incredible. Other chargers I have don't do this. It's so loud that I wonder if this affects the life of the phone's circuitry as well.

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As verified by a B&K Precision bench power supply, this unit only consumes around 2.5w of power when charging an HTC Droid Incredible, which is rated for 5V @ 1A quick charge. Neglecting charger overhead, 5w should be required. I found the same was true of a Griffin charger rated for 2.1A. Battery Charging Specification states that dedicated high-power USB charging ports should short the D+ and Dpins, and they are not shorted on this charger. The HTC OEM car charger works properly.

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Ok, so I purchase this during an Amazon daily special. At the price of 6.99 with shipping two day included, I could not resist. Even though I commend Amazon for this "deal", I still can't rant and rave about this charger. To me, it is just another average charger that does the job. You plug it in the car or truck lighter, it does the job.

One thing I do like and will point out is the technical details says "Dual USB sockets allow you to charge 2 devices at once". This is a very nice feature. Further, the little blue light is "neat". Nothing special but at least you know it is doing its charging job by lighting up. I guess those two features might deserve a 4 out of 5 which I think I will change before posting...perhaps that does make it a little better than average from many I have seen on the market.

Pricing on Amazon at 9.99 with free shipping of two days from Amazon is great price and fast shipping...would I give what some of the independent want at 14.00 plus shipping of whew "higher than first class"? No, I would not. Sorry sellers who are selling this product, as I do understand you face "heavy fees" from Amazon, but why pay more with the competition? So, at 8.99 to 14.95 with shipping included...good deal and you'll be happy.

Bottom line is does what it is suppose to do...

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This serves the purpose for which I bought this. I am able to charge my phone as also use my GPS at the same time.

I have three of these now. I have one in every vehicle as i tend to forget them when i drive a separate car.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

RCA USBNLTR Night Glow USB Home/Travel Charger

RCA USBNLTR Night Glow USB Home/Travel Charger
  • Perfect for home and travel (protective travel cap included)
  • Soft blue glow nightlight
  • 5V, 1 Amp USB outlet for charging smartphones and other portable devices
  • Amber indicator ring lights up when device is charging
  • Works with Android; compatible with iPad, iPhone and iPod

I got the RCA USB Charger with night light because I thought it would be handy when traveling and allow me to cut down on some power cords. It works well but I didn't realize it was just 110V/60HZ so it's not very useful for international travel. Other than that, it is pretty basic. The light functions well and is just bright enough to help you make out things in a dark hotel room but not bright enough to be distracting. Decent product overall but not for the international traveler.

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As USB chargeable items become more and more commonplace it's only natural for AC outlet adaptors to be more necessary. Since you can't always be near or tied to a computer with your portable devices, this is where gadgets like this one come in handy. With all of the portable devices we have around our house (cellphones, tablets, media players, hand-held gaming devices etc.) we can never have enough USB outlet chargers handy. Here are my thoughts on the Rca Usbnltr Usb Charger With Night Glow;

Pros

+ Portable and excellent for travel.

+ Acts as a nightlight and also has a charge light indicator. The light gives off a nice soft and warm glow and is an LED.

+ 1 year warranty.

Cons

No On/Off switch. There's also no light sensor to turn off the light when it's bright enough to see.

A little larger than it probably needs to be.

Not a good charger to have next to your bedside because of the light.

Only one USB port.

Cap/cover is snap on. A simple thread/screw on cap would have been much better.

All in all, the Rca Usbnltr Usb Charger With Night Glow is a useful little device to have around. Its small size and night light function make it perfect for travel and people on-the-go. It's also cheaper to buy a charging device like this rather than spend more money buying a specific all-in-one adaptor cable. While not perfect in its design this charger is an affordable alternative to charging all of your portable USB devices.

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This was a great product that will make it so much easier for you to be able to charge your electronics. I know for me there are more and more items that I have that are able to be charged via USB and when I travel it becomes something of a pain to always have to bring multiple cables. This allows me to travel much lighter and as long as where I am going is based on a 110V outlet this can really help. I will warn and say that this is not set to work in a 220V so please keep that in mind. The product also does give you a night light to use in a room where you need it which is a nice plus! All-in-all, this product works well and provides an easy charge for your electronics!

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I love the soft glow the light produces and just perfect as a night light for the bathroom. You have to provide your own cable, which is no big deal since now I have several of the apple Lightening cables for my new iPhone 5 and it works just fine.

My only criticism is that it is more than double the size of the conventional apple charger, so if you're tight on space it may not be all that great for travel. Marked down 1 Amazon star rating for this reason. Other than that it works great and I love the beautiful turquoise glow.

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This is handy for a lot of reasons.

1. It works with every cord that has a USB outlet. There go all the "do I have this" and "do I have that" questions I always ask (or forget to ask, as the case may be) before I travel and pack cords.

2. It glows all night long! When I'm in an unfamiliar place, how handy! And lately, it's a huge help in the kitchen, too.

It also has a little cap that goes over the plug-in prongs, so it fits nicely in your bag or purse without the prongs getting muddled into everything.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Associated Equipment 6031 6/12V 125 Amp Hand Held Analog Alternator/Battery Tester

Associated Equipment 6031 6/12V 125 Amp Hand Held Analog Alternator/Battery TesterI've found the ASO6031 to be an excellent well made product. It's analog meter is straight forward making it easy to see the testing at hand. It's simple, reliable and easy to use.

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

Battery1inc 3 in 1 Car Charger & Emergency Power Bank with Torch Built in Compass

Battery1inc 3 in 1 Car Charger & Emergency Power Bank with Torch Built in CompassIncredible capacity when first bought... had it a while, but still has pretty good capacity. Still get 4 hrs on my EEEpc 900HA. With the battery being larger, it makes my tiny laptop seem a bit bulky, but on a table it angles the keyboard down towards you making it easier to type. I use it all around my house, plugging it in every few days to top it off. I recommend this battery.

This 8 cell battery is a useful replacement for the stock 6 cell. I haven't had it long enough to comment on its reliability or life. It is larger and heavier than the 6 cell, but it does make the netbook sit at a more comfortable angle.

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Outback Flexmax 80 FM80 MPPT 80 AMP Solar Charge Controller

Outback Flexmax 80 FM80 MPPT 80 AMP Solar Charge Controller
  • Solar Charge Controller
  • 80 AMP
  • FM80

this is outback's top of the line solar charge controller. While a little pricy, it works as advertised. Wrings the most power from solar panels, and accepts voltages up to 150V. This allows use of much smaller wire for the run from the panels to the controller. The 10AWG wire I'm using cost a fraction of the 2AWG I would need without this feature. What I really love about this machine is that while it has incredible features and almost endless possible adjustments, I can just hook up 4 wires, tell it my battery is 12 volts, and I'm up and running. No fuss at all. Have three of these feeding the same battery bank, and will probably have a couple more as I add more solar panels to my off grid system. Temps here have been over 100 f. all week and the controllers haven't missed a beat. This product is worth the cost.

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This unit increases the effective energy harvest from a solar panel system by about 30%. Bottom line, less panels more effective, more efficient more environmentally friendly.

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The Outback FM80 is the real deal. I have it hooked up to my off grid system and it does what it is suppose to do. Find more power from the solar panels. Highly recommended. Very happy to own it.

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It does what it says it does. Im happy with the unit and very happy it was tested before being sent overseas to me.

This has the worst installation instructions I have ever read. The instructions state the use of a "PV combiner" which they sell at extra cost is required upstream of the controller. The controller itself only accepts one pair of wires coming in which means panels MUST be wired in series before coming to the controller. None of this was revealed before opening the box and reading the pathetic instruction. In fact, I was told multiple times, before buying, I could bring the wiring in parallel directly to the controller.

The charging algorithm is never discussed and based on comments elsewhere on the internet is poor for low charging current as when batteries are maintained at a fairly high state of charge. I would never buy this again and feel trapped with this relatively expensive, huge, heavy device. If you want lots of LEDS however, this might be for you.

Premium Rapid Car Auto Vehicle Charger For ATT Samsung Infuse 4G - NisaTechWorld

Premium Rapid Car Auto Vehicle Charger For ATT Samsung Infuse 4G - NisaTechWorldI received excellent service from this seller and the product is great! You can leave it plugged into your car and even though a red light is visible, it is not using your battery because it contains a microchip to prevent running your battery down. That was a big convenience factor for me. Highly recommend both the seller and the product!!

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Motorola Professional CLS1410 5-Mile 4-Channel UHF Two-Way Radio

Motorola Professional CLS1410 5-Mile 4-Channel UHF Two-Way Radio
  • Durable, lightweight design--easy for employees to carry and hold all day, yet built to withstand everyday use
  • Operates on a four channels with a choice of 56 business-exclusive frequencies for enhanced voice quality, privacy and reliability
  • 121 interference eliminator codes maximize choices through 83 digital and 38 analog private lines
  • Keypad lock, audible call tones, "VOX" voice activated transmit with select audio accessories (not included)
  • Requires FCC license--compatible with Motorola Spirit GT, GT+, and XTN UHF radios

This radio is used in our warehouse/manufacturing facility. Plant wide we have around 20 in use for ~2+ years with no failures. They are a good radio for heavy use. The CLS1410 has 4 channels which is nice if you have different groups using radios.

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We recently bout a bunch of these for use at our farm, but while they work better than the $20 radios we've been using they are not capable of getting all the way across the 40 acre plot when any obstruction is in the way. They'll have to go back, sorry to say. We need something that deals with steel sided barns better.

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Motorola calls these radios the "CLS" series. Clear, Light, simple. 10 for 10 on all 3 counts. We have tried several brands of CB's and FRS units without the reliability we need or the sound quality we demand. The little radios are very dependable and the sound quality is simply great. They are easy to setup and use, always work and have very good battery life. We have the 4 channel version with a earpiece that has an inline mic. We rely on these little giants without worry.

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I bought these for my company which runs large scale productions and runs a movie festival. They work great with the optional headsets, even in loud environments. I would give 5 stars but I feel like they are too expensive for what they are.

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Got 5 of these with headsets for our host staff as well as chefs. It works very well. Clear and has improved our service.