Tuesday, September 2, 2014
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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Tursion USB Port Heavy Duty Output Car Charger - Black
Monday, July 21, 2014
GoPro HD Surf Hero
The pros:
Video is awesome, in all of the modes.
Stills are very good quality, the timelapse feature is fantastic.
It's waterproof.
The mounting options are (almost) limitless.
The cons:
It's awkward to set up. Menu is like something from 20 years ago.
Firmware issues have yet to be addressed by the manufacturer. This is inexcusable as the camera has been available for sale for nearly a year.
Audio is useless. They could have saved weight and cost by just not including a mic. The only instance where it even sort of works is when mounted right near a loudish sound you want to highlight, such as an engine.
There are too many instances where "Macgyvering" is required to get the desired result. The quick release mount rattles so you need to tape the base plate, the non waterproof back allows too much wind noise, so you need to tape over the openings, the shutter button rattles, so you need to tape over that. Moral of the story: BUY TAPE.
The support by the manufacturer is not quite adequate. I realize it's a small start up company, but for all the issues with the use of the camera and the handling/editing of the files, they really need to release some conclusive videos or articles to address these concerns.
People who might find this camera useful:
Auto racing enthusiasts
Mountain Bikers
Sailors
Hobbyist videographers looking for those unique shots
People who will likely be disappointed and frustrated by this camera:
Pretty much anyone who thinks they'll be using it as a camcorder.
People who aren't really tech savvy and/or have an older computer
People who don't like to tinker and engineer solutions to make it do what they want.
******UPDATE******* ******UPDATE******* ******UPDATE******* ******UPDATE******* ******UPDATE*******
As of September 7, 2010, Gopro released the new firm ware for the camera. It seems to have fixed most of the bugs/issues. It also provides the option for upside down mounting.I have used this camera a couple of times since receiving it for Christmas. I have used both the strap mount for my vented bicycle helmet as well as the permanent stick on mount for my dual sport motorcycle helmet. In both cases, the mounts work as well as the camera. I still have the previous generation GoPro HERO in standard definition, but not in the wide field of view lens configuration like the current HD version. I like the wide field of view of this HD model. It is great at giving a very good view of both the trail as will as your handlebar movements while riding both my mountain bike or motorcycle. The quality of the video is fantastic. The files do get large, but that is to be expected with the high resolution of this camera. I have been using a 16GB SDHC card and have filed up about half of it on one battery charge. I would recommend a high speed card reader to improve the download times from the card. A 12 min video was nearly a gigabyte. The battery last I think longer than the previous standard definition camera which ran on AAA batteries. I think that I will buy an additional battery someday for long rides with lots of action.
The only reason I have not given it a full 5 stars is the difficulty in reading the small status screen with all the various modes it has. The same issue I have with the standard definition HERO. The icons that tell you if you are in burst, still, timed, or video mode are very small across the top of the display. The numbers to tell you the number of pictures or videos taken are much larger. It is just difficult if you have the camera mounted on top of your helmet and you try and look in the mirror on your bike to see if the camera is on and what mode it is. You have to use the select button on the front to both turn the camera on and select the right mode. The shutter button is on top and is easy to operator even with gloves. It is not difficult to read the display if you are holding the camera in front of you, but much more difficult when mounted on top of your helmet. You can unclip the camera from the mount, but that can be difficult when it is on top of your helmet.
I am looking forward to the expansion port options being available, like the LCD screen to view the videos in the field. I am also thinking of investing in the chest strap mount so I can get different view over the handle bars as will as making it easier to see the small status display. Other than the small icons telling you which mode, this is a very nice camera that takes very high quality action videos. It is very small and light and easy to use when you have it in the right mode. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone wanting action videos of their bicycling, motorcycle, or skiing activities.I bought this HD camera to replace a VholdR Wearable Camcorder (Black) which didn't survive getting run over by my SUV. The Hero is a well constructed camera, very solid feeling with quality construction.
Pros: The camera has four modes video (in several resolutions), still pictures, self-timer still pictures, and interval photos (pictures every few seconds). The lens gives a tremendously wide wild view which is nice for HD's 9:16. It will shoot 1080p, 960p 720p (at 30 and 60 frames per second), and 480 (at 60 frames per second) line resolutions. It uses standard SDHC memory cards and has an internal battery which recharges via a USB cable. The recorded audio is very good both inside and outside of the motor sports waterproof case that came with my kit. Video is relatively good, not as vivid as a dedicated camcorder but the resolution is good. My kit came with a variety of mounts and a suction cup mount for windows and car body use. The waterproof case comes with two backs, one that is watertight and one that is not for better audio when waterproof use isn't required. The kit comes with connectors for connecting the camera up to an HDTV monitor (component video) or a TV monitor (composite video). A neat feature in the menu is that you can flip both the video and still photos so you can shoot with the camera upside down without a problem.
Cons: The quick release mounts have a bit of wiggle to them. The back of the waterproof case can be difficult to lock closed. The menu system is a bit troublesome to use as there are only two buttons and three LCD characters to use. Once set you'll not have to go into the menu very often.
Future: There's a connector on the rear that GoPro plans on using for an external battery or a monitor. Neither are available at the time of this review but they are being worked on.
In use on the trail the mounts worked very well. I used the suction cup primarily to mount the camera to my windshield, bumper, side body panel, and side window. Across rugged rocky trails the camera held firm and the video came out very well. The simple interface was easy enough to use. One button to turn the camera on and select the mode and another to stop and start the recording.
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the good...Great package. Plenty of accessories for customized mounting. nice small and simple design. strong housing, yet clasp can be broken easily if not properly aligned and forced to close. Amazing picture quality. setup menu a little dated.
the bad...
Was bought for its waterproof qualities in preparation for a Fiji trip. HOWEVER, contrary to what GoPro touts, it is not great for underwater. The reason is the housing curvature over the lense curvature combined with water defraction creates blurry images. this is only found in the GoPro FAQs. very misleading. do an internet search on this. had to buy a special housing with flat lense from eyeofmine.com at $80. Now picture quality underwater is the same as above water. this is where my two stars came from.
If you want it for underwater and don't mind buying a new housing for $80, then I recommend, if not, don't buy.
If you are using this not for its waterproof qualities, then I recommend.
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I am extremely happy with this camera. I use it on my GSXR-1000 in the twisty roads for great action HD video as well as mount it to my radio controlled sailplane for great HD video of the flying area. The picture quality is astounding and shake free. The video is eye watering on a plasma TV or wide screen projector during playback.The kit is very complete with a large assortment of mounts. I'm surprised that there are so many mounts and that they don't try to charge extra for them in an "additional" kit. Supposedly the camera is waterproof to 180 feet and comes in a waterproof primary case (that can be removed).
Overall, I don't know how they can deliver so much product for so little cost, I am completely happy....get your own :)
UPDATE 09/05/2010
I am having an issue that appears to be fairly common with other GoPro HD users. When you finish a video and hit the shutter button to stop recording, the video gets corrupted due to some issue with the camera, the SD card, or a file allocation issue with the firmware. I am using a high quality Class 4 SD card and know it works fine with other hardware. I am seriously unhappy that after a weekend of great video, the SD card is corrupted after multiple reformats and everything else in the book. I understand a firmware is in progress but has been so for a long long time. I recommend this camera AFTER they get the issues fixed.
UPDATE 09/06/10
Instead of updating the 09/05/10 report, I have found somewhat of a solution. I found that you must format the SDHC card with the GoPro HD(which I was doing) BUT pay attention to the red status light by the lens when the format is complete. If after the format the red light does NOT blink red three times then the format was successful and the videos won't get corrupted. In my case, every time I formatted the 32GB SDHC, I got three red blinking lights at the end of the format. The camera acted like the card was OK by displaying OOO for the video but it would corrupt 100% of the time. So, in my case, the 32GB SDHC was faulty. Pay attention to the status lights, this information was not in the manual that I could find.
ANOTHER UPDATE :( 10/18/2010
The same problems resurfaced. I would go out and take awesome videos, the camera acted like everything worked well. i plug in the camera to the computer via USB and it says "You must reformat the card" I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA until GoPro fixes this issue that appears quite common (researching the issue on the internet), extremely frustrating... YMMV (Your mileage may vary)
UPDATE 11/1/2010
GoPro finally sent me a replacement camera and it works fine, I think there is a significant number of defective cameras in the system but they will work with you and eventually send you another one.
UPDATE 2/14/11
I thought that the new GoProHD camera sent to me to replace the original defective one was working. It did for about a month. Once again, it started corrupting videos and costing me lots of grief. Imagine if you climbed Mt. McKinley and got to the top, take your "hero" pictures, go all the way down, and discover that your camera screwed up, that is the kind of frustration I'm talking about. The camera hosed me on too many shots like that to put up with anymore. I'm probably going to take this thing to the shooting range and blow it to pieces. Buyer beware.
++++ ANOTHER UPDATE 5/25/11
LESSONS LEARNED: I did update the GoProHD to the latest firmware (v01.01.54) I also tried yet another SD card. Perhaps the combination of new firmware and the Patriot 16GB Class 6 SDHC did the trick. I learned that this camera is extremely picky about SD cards. If you're are having trouble with your video getting corrupted, update the firmware and try another SD card. Once you get the right card, the corruption issues should stop. I have been using the camera a lot for two weeks since the new firmware and Patriot 16GB SD card and have had no issues. I changed my star rating from a one to a three.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Logic3 Car Charger for iPods
- One meter cable length
- Fits any 12V accessory outlet or vehicle cigarette lighter sock
- Fused and filtered to protect your iPod or iPod Mini
- LED power indicator
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This gadget works very well--has the apple white style look and goes well with ipod.Nothing special, works well. No problems. Blue recharging LED is a little too bright for my taste, but no big deal.I purchased this charger for my mini and it's great. It charges my ipod faster than if I plug it into the charger attached to my computer. It's great because I can do it while driving without trying to remember to connect to the home charger at night.Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Wireless FM Transmitter + Car Charger for MP3 MP4 Player White
Pros: It's small and portable. It can take batteries (AA).
Cons: It has poor broadcasting capabilities, it doesn't work well with phones (which is what I got it for), to even get it to work you have to hold it.
It didn't cost much so I can't really complain.
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Monday, June 23, 2014
Car Charger for Lg 5450 C1300 C1500 C2000 G4010 G4015 G4020 G4050 L1100 L1150 L1200 Vx4500 Vx4600 L
Friday, June 6, 2014
Clore PL2320 20/10/2 Amp Pro-Logix Battery Charger
Well made well thought out spend the extra money in this class you wont regret it.This is good if you need a 20a charger to recharge a battery fast and the ability to charge a small battery at 2a. However it's not good for keeping a battery at float charge. It has a feature to excercise (partially discharge) the battery at regular intervals. These intervals are too often and not deep enough (deep cycle Batt. needs a minimum of 10% discharge before regharge)I would recommend removing charger after charge and replacing once a mo. It would also have been nice if the display showed voltage and charge state at the same time. I wish I had just stayed with Schumacher chargers.
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I research battery chargers extensively needing a real good one to maintain my 2 AGM house batteries on my RV during times I do not use it or if I run down the batteries too much for the RV built in charger/inverter to do the recharge job well. This was the best excluding the one that was similar that costs 3 times the price. Good quality longer lasting, higher amperage (200 and up) AGM batteries are so expensive (a pair of 6 volt ones hooked in series easily cost $500) that using a cheaper charger on them that is not temperature compensated is false economy.Read Best Reviews of Clore PL2320 20/10/2 Amp Pro-Logix Battery Charger Here
I've had the chance to use the Solar PL2320 battery charger 4 times now, comparing it against my old standby Century 87105 2/10/55 amp battery charger. I like to Solar for the fact that it displays % of charge and charging voltage when charging and when not charging it shows the % of charge of and battery voltage. The charger is also nice in that there are 3 charging protocols: one for conventional flooded lead-acid batteries, one for Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM) and one for Gel-type batteries. I frankly don't know what the differences are but I did notice that the % of charge noted for the battery I had it hooked up to changed when I cycled through the battery types on the charger. The overall charger is solid with cord wraps for both the charging cables and the power cables. Both sets of cables are approximately 5 feet in length. The charging process varies in time not only based on state of charge but also based on the charger's 'multi-phase' charging protocol. The charger doesn't simply apply a charge to the battery and shut off at 100%, it actually goes through a multi-step process that includes applying a load onto the battery reducing the state of charge slightly and then charges again. As I understand it, this helps with reducing sulfation. The charger is fan cooled and the fan, when running, is noticeable but isn't loud (maybe as loud as a computer fan). Overall a very good charger and in my opinion worth the money based on build quality, charge protocol sophistication and battery information provided.Want Clore PL2320 20/10/2 Amp Pro-Logix Battery Charger Discount?
Monday, June 2, 2014
Fosmon® Premium Quality USB Cradle Desktop Charger for HTC Desire HD with Extra Battery Charging S
Monday, April 28, 2014
OEM Original Rapid Car Vehicle Auto Plug in Battery Charger for ATT Samsung A187 ? A197 - Samsung E
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Premium Car Charger For Samsung Nexus S 4G
- Brand New IC Chip Controlled Plug in Car Charger
- State of the art Intelligent Chip circuit prevents overcharging
- Conveniently charge your Samsung Nexus S 4G battery while your drive
- Non interrupted charging, even while the Samsung Nexus S 4G is in use
- Essential accessory in case of car accident or another emergency
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Sunbright 6-FM-7.0 Sealed Lead-acid Battery 12 Volt / 7 Ah
According to its data sheet (google Rhino SLA7-12 to find it), under heavy drain its capacity falls to 3.5 Ah, but those tabs are too small for high current anyhow. My scooter is probably about as high as one should go; the scooter's original battery connectors were soldered on, which probably helped the current rating a bit.
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The battery was used in a 150CC scooter replacing a standard issued lead acid battery. The battery replaced was almost three years old and required constant maintenance with battery terminal corrosion problems. This sealed unit at half the price is sealed where no acid showing up at the battery terminals and cranking amps to start my scooter. I would buy another unit in the future.............Read Best Reviews of Sunbright 6-FM-7.0 Sealed Lead-acid Battery 12 Volt / 7 Ah Here
handy item i use it to run a starter for model airplane engines, handles the larger engines like weed eater motors. has plenty of staying power and won't spill if tipped over.Want Sunbright 6-FM-7.0 Sealed Lead-acid Battery 12 Volt / 7 Ah Discount?
Good value item worked great and was definately worth replacing the old one I had.Shipped fast to the house.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Genuine Samsung Cell Phone Car Power Charger, S 20 PIN: CAD300SBEB/STD for Samsung SGH-a657
I like to keep this in the car in case I need it.
Everything fits fine in my car.Works great, delivered on time, what more can I say except the price was right (Come On Down!) OK, bad joke. My wife say the humor is lacking......
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Macally USB AC Charger for iPod (White)
- Charges your iPod through power outlet
- LED power indicator
- USB Port charger
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Does exactly what you need charges the iPOD. Its cheaper than Apple version. It solidly built seems to me to be the same thing. We have three iPODs from 3 generations and it worked on 4-6th with no problem. Kids threw it in the travel bag with other accessories and its worked unscathed since.Read Best Reviews of Macally USB AC Charger for iPod (White) Here
When choosing an AC Charger for your iPod, you have many options. And most (if not all) are more expensive than this little gem. Solidly built and priced less than a comparable Apple/Belkin branded item, this charger delivers. A quick glance makes one think that you have an OEM product as it is in the same form factor and color as the original. An excellent charger at a fraction of the cost of an Apple/Belkin product.This device is so handy! I am able to charge my Ipod away from computer.The Macally USB AC charger is compact, convenient, and does the job charging my 5th generation Ipod. I highly recommend it.Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Car Kit Vehicle Charger + Home Wall Travel Battery Charger for ATT LG GU295 - LG INCITE CT810 - LG
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Essential Kit for the Garmin Nuvi 760 760T includes a Car and Wall Charger - uses Gomadic TipExchan
- Kit includes: DC Car Charger and a AC Wall Charger
- Advanced internal circuitry prevents device from power surges; overcharging and short-circuiting
- High current output current ( 1000mA ) for faster charging; full lifetime warranty
- TipExchange Technology protects investment providing means to upgrade charger tips at lower cost (Tips Included)
- Charging adapter works with both foreign and domestic outlets (100-240 Volts AC)
I am sure one can use it for more things than I do, however it is quick, large screen, and great valuefor the money.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
DC car power adapter for Samsung DVD-L100 DVD-L1200 DVD-L200 DVD-L201 DVD-L300 DVD-L70 DVD-L75 port
- After market replacement car adapter
- save money on batteries
- 100% compatible to orginal manufacturer equipment
There is no markings on the adaptor. I must have received a 9 volt unit!I purchased this charger for my Samsung DVD-L1200, what a mistake! The charger burnt the main board in my DVD player and I had to pay $80 for a new board (plus labor). He said the charger caused it, and that it was "faulty". Please think twice before purchasing. Advice, if you dont see the charge light right away when you use this charger, pull it out right away!! I waited about 5 mins, taking it in and out to see if I hadnt pushed it in all the way and boom, $80 later my lesson is learned the hard way!I guess this thing works. I bought it by accident. I was trying to buy the regular wall charger for my DVD player, but I'll keep it anyways.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Creative Labs USB Power Adapter for Zen X-Fi 2, Zen MX and other Zen MP3 Players (White)
- Compatibility: ZEN X-Fi2, ZEN X-Fi, ZEN Mozaic, ZEN, ZEN V/VPlus, ZEN Stone/Plus series /wSPK, ZEN Wav
- Give your ZEN a full charge anywhere a wall outlet is available
- Charge your ZEN in less than half the time of USB charging
- Compact and perfect for traveling
- One-year limited warranty
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I'm glad I made this purchase. I am very pleased with it and the ease of using this instead of my computer to charge my MP3 player.I should have bought this charger years ago. It charges my Creative mp3 player much faster than using the UBS on the computer and the charge lasts longer too!Works great. I'm glad I bought it before my trip since I didn't have a laptop with me to charge my Zen.I am extremely happy with this USB Power Adapter for my Zen MP3 Player. I can now recharge my player from any wall outlet, rather than having to recharge it from my PC. This frees me up to be doing other things while my battery is recharging. I absolutely love it!Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Rapid Car Kit Auto Plug-in Power Charger For Verizon LG Revere VN150 - Verizon LG Dare - Tracfone L
I have received from Amazon that did not meet expectations, :(This car charger fits very sideways in my phone and i dont think its charging at all. I have tried three times.......but noresponse from seller either.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Casil Genuine CA1240 12V 4Ah SLA Alarm Battery
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I ordered a Casil Genuine CA1240 12V 4Ah battery for my alarm system. I received a PS5-12 Power Star 12V 5Ah battery. It was not the same as listed in the ordering site. It is being returned. I would not order again from this company. I sent Amazon a request to return and I am still waiting a reply.Read Best Reviews of Casil Genuine CA1240 12V 4Ah SLA Alarm Battery Here
I was surprised when I opened the box and found that the battery I received was not the battery I ordered. I contacted the vendor who assured me that it would be OK to use in the home security system I ordered it for. It is misleading to ship a battery that is totally different from the battery which was ordered.Want Casil Genuine CA1240 12V 4Ah SLA Alarm Battery Discount?
The CA1240 was an exact replacement for my existing alarm backup battery. It arrived from JMAC Supply Corp. with free shipping on the fifth calendar day after I placed my order. Enclosed was a useful fact sheet including expected battery lifetime, an idiot-proof installion procedure, expected charging time until the "Low Battery" indicator on your alarm keypad will disappear, recycling instructions, phone, fax, e-mail and webpage contact info for the supplier, etc. Everything went perfectly.
