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Friday, December 12, 2014
Review of [Aftermarket Product] 2x 1600mAh Battery+Universal Desktop Battery
I bought this charger to charge my Motorola triumph, and decided to take a chance on this one. The price for this is amazing! You get (2) 1600 Mah batteries, and a universal charger that has inputs for mini USB,and a standard USB. This is nice because I can charge my battery from a computer. The charger it's self is well constructed, and I am amazed at how such a great quality product can be sold at such an amazing price! The company who sells these did an amazing job sending it to me, it came 10 days early! I HIGHLY reccomend this product to anyone trying to find an affordable and high quality charger for their Motorola triumph. BUY BUY BUY!!!The batteries, which were bought with the charger,did not fit in the charger. The charger is useless. I wasted my money on this purchase.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Buy Gomadic High Output Home Wall AC Charger for the ViewSonic ViewPad
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List Price: $29.95
Sale Price: $19.48
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This charger works OK for the Viewpad 7, but not nearly as fast as the original. The original charger has a 10 pin mini USB connector. It looks like a standard five pin mini USB, but has five additional pins and two of these are used for the fast charging. The pinout can be seen on the label on the original charger. I have not been able to find a proper replacement for the original charger.
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This charger works OK for the Viewpad 7, but not nearly as fast as the original. The original charger has a 10 pin mini USB connector. It looks like a standard five pin mini USB, but has five additional pins and two of these are used for the fast charging. The pinout can be seen on the label on the original charger. I have not been able to find a proper replacement for the original charger.
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Monday, December 1, 2014
Best BatteryMINDer Battery Charger / Maintainer / Conditioner - 24 Volt Deals
I purchased this to charge/salvage some military 24V batteries that I couldn't readily replace in a diesel generator. They were 12 years old, and dead as doornails. I was amazed. 1: Batteries seemed low on electrolyte Don't add distilled water just yet (get a book)! 2: Hook up the charger alligator clips, plug it in, set the correct parameters, with lowest charge setting (1 amp) the next day, electrolyte levels had come up, and I could crank the diesel! The unit will self-terminate a charge if it does not reach full charge in ~24 hours(end of bulk charge/begin float charge) it is a great safety feature that will prevent cooking-off your batteries. Comes with a temperature sensor to regulate charging voltage based on terminal temp (battery temp) and you won't overcharge a battery in warm/hot weather very nice!
If charging flooded (wet) batteries, I highly recommend getting a book on care/feeding of lead acid batteries and a hydrometer to measure specific gravity you can indeed salvage lead-acid batteries that have not been abused. Works with Flooded/AGM and Gel cell. Knowing what I know now, I will buy AGM batteries from now on safeer and more rugged.
I liked this product so much, that I got the 12 V model, and the "wall wart" version of the 12v model. Both are outstanding. My Jeep Cherokee's 5 year battery is now 7 years old, going on 8. Desulphation works it is not a myth!
If charging flooded (wet) batteries, I highly recommend getting a book on care/feeding of lead acid batteries and a hydrometer to measure specific gravity you can indeed salvage lead-acid batteries that have not been abused. Works with Flooded/AGM and Gel cell. Knowing what I know now, I will buy AGM batteries from now on safeer and more rugged.
I liked this product so much, that I got the 12 V model, and the "wall wart" version of the 12v model. Both are outstanding. My Jeep Cherokee's 5 year battery is now 7 years old, going on 8. Desulphation works it is not a myth!
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As great a product as the 12V version is, this is even better. Battery type and charge rate selectable features and a battery temp sensor put this product over the top! Two 125Ah deep cycle marine batteries in series, a power supply (APC 750XL) and this charger give me 2 days of backup power to keep the boiler going for heat/hot water at my remote cabin. The batteries are at peak power the moment the power goes out.Best Deals for BatteryMINDer Battery Charger / Maintainer / Conditioner - 24 Volt
I bought this device for charging my wheelchairs batteries. It works well for that basic purpose. I was hoping to extend the life of those batteries by the published rejuvenating ability as advertised. It is too early to tell if I achieve that purpose. However I am happy with it as a general battery charger.Honest reviews on BatteryMINDer Battery Charger / Maintainer / Conditioner - 24 Volt
Purchased this charger for 24V powered little BigBoy forklift as last hope to wake up the battery. When I bought the forklift it came with 50lb charger and never could get the chargemeter past 2LEDs .Now using the Battery Minder for 2 months I'm on #6 and it's getting better with every week or two. Vision of spending $4000 on new battery is not on my mind anymore. Thanks ..PS: Do not buy the extra wiring harness as me .It comes with one .Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for BatteryMINDer Battery Charger / Maintainer / Conditioner - 24 Volt
The built-in desulfator will add three times the life to your batteries. I am using it to charge my electric Ezip bike batteries.Friday, November 7, 2014
Reviews of eForCity CAR DC CHARGER Compatible with HTC MYTOUCH 3G T-MOBILE My
this charger doesnt work my phone (Droid Razr) cannot detect that it is plugged in. waste of money! Dont buy.
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It did the job well. At this point, that was two phones ago but in case anyone still has a MyTouch... this is a good charger for it!Best Deals for eForCity CAR DC CHARGER Compatible with HTC MYTOUCH 3G T-MOBILE My
It didn't fit my phone and it's just useless to me and they sent me two of them, I needed only oneHonest reviews on eForCity CAR DC CHARGER Compatible with HTC MYTOUCH 3G T-MOBILE My
works as expected. glad I found it. If you drive then you should have one of your own. Check it out.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for eForCity CAR DC CHARGER Compatible with HTC MYTOUCH 3G T-MOBILE My
great price, great quality, it is new so I dont know if it will last forever, but it if great now.Monday, September 29, 2014
Best USB Car Charger with Ic Chip for Apple Ipod Mini, U2, Shuffle, Nano Deals
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List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $3.61
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Buyers beware this will NOT work on the iPhone, I even called them to double check and they said "If it is in the description it will work." This is the 3rd one of these I have bought that didn't work. I wish these retailers would know their products better.its worked well for me you have to use the cable that comes with the device i have only had to use it a few times but seems to work fine.jim
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Buyers beware this will NOT work on the iPhone, I even called them to double check and they said "If it is in the description it will work." This is the 3rd one of these I have bought that didn't work. I wish these retailers would know their products better.its worked well for me you have to use the cable that comes with the device i have only had to use it a few times but seems to work fine.jim
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Best Mobile Power Station - Mini Battery Extender and Charger for iPod; Deals
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List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $5.86
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1) I received this in the mail. 2) I plugged it into my 32GB iPhone 3GS that was a couple months old and working fine. 3) about 10 hours later (the next morning) I unplugged it and the iPhone was completely nonfunctional. Totally dead. A BRICK.
Additional info: The iPhone had a screen protector on it. When I unplugged it in the morning, the edge of the screen protector seemed to have come off a little on its own. I see this as a clue that perhaps the external battery unit had somehow made the iPhone overheat. Perhaps this excessive heat is what rendered the iPhone nonfunctional.
Bottom line: This cheap Chinese-made device apparently bricked my iPhone. I'm surprised that 15 minutes of Googling around hasn't turned up any similar experiences with this device, so maybe this was just a bad-luck fluke. YMMV.
BTW...the cost here is a lot cheaper than what it cost me in the mall ($35). Everytime I went back to the kiosk to purchase another they were out. Other vendors wanted to charge $50, so I definitely will be purchasing on Amazon.
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1) I received this in the mail. 2) I plugged it into my 32GB iPhone 3GS that was a couple months old and working fine. 3) about 10 hours later (the next morning) I unplugged it and the iPhone was completely nonfunctional. Totally dead. A BRICK.
Additional info: The iPhone had a screen protector on it. When I unplugged it in the morning, the edge of the screen protector seemed to have come off a little on its own. I see this as a clue that perhaps the external battery unit had somehow made the iPhone overheat. Perhaps this excessive heat is what rendered the iPhone nonfunctional.
Bottom line: This cheap Chinese-made device apparently bricked my iPhone. I'm surprised that 15 minutes of Googling around hasn't turned up any similar experiences with this device, so maybe this was just a bad-luck fluke. YMMV.
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I purchased this at a kiosk in the local mall. It is a great tool, compact and easy to use. It just plugs into your charging cord and doesn't take long to charge. I keep it in my purse so if I am in a situation where I can't easily charge my iphone. Actually I gave my charger this past week to my daughter for her iphone, so I will be purchasing another to replace.BTW...the cost here is a lot cheaper than what it cost me in the mall ($35). Everytime I went back to the kiosk to purchase another they were out. Other vendors wanted to charge $50, so I definitely will be purchasing on Amazon.
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Nothing wrong with this battery pack as I have been using it with my iPhone 3G for a couple months. The life of this battery is probably about 60% of the iPhone battery, i.e. it'll charge the iPhone battery to about 60% from almost dead.Honest reviews on Mobile Power Station - Mini Battery Extender and Charger for iPod;
This is a quick way to have power handy when you need it. Very useful when being away from a power source for extended periods of time, say when you are camping.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Mobile Power Station - Mini Battery Extender and Charger for iPod;
I bought this from a store and I loved it from the start it takes 2 hours to charge device battery and it charges %80 of the iPhone battery I love it it fits on my IHOME alsoTuesday, September 9, 2014
Reviews of Rubberized Retractable Car Charger for Apple iPhone 3G (Black)
Do not buy. This product worked for the first couple of days and then ceased to charge my iPhone. On a side note, the only thing "rubberized" about this charger is a sticker on one side of the unit.
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Bought this for my husband's iphone 3G...despite saying it would work for a 3G it was too big to connect to the phone, had to send it back.Best Deals for Rubberized Retractable Car Charger for Apple iPhone 3G (Black)
What do you want for $10 in the non-OEM iPhone market? I have used this off and on for six-months and find it compact in my travel case, already filled with too many wires for my iPhone and laptop. So this never gets tangled and works as it should for occasional use. I would not buy this if you use your iPhone in your car everyday. That calls for heavy duty, OEM equipment. This is great and compact for travel, including airplane power connectors in the cigarette lighter format.Honest reviews on Rubberized Retractable Car Charger for Apple iPhone 3G (Black)
Charger broke 1st I tried to use it. Will not retract. Don't waste you money buying this item. SFind helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Rubberized Retractable Car Charger for Apple iPhone 3G (Black)
My new charger lasted about 3 weeks and died (although I really only tried to charge the phone 3 or 4 times with the charger). And when it did work, it took hours and hours to put a charge on the iphone. These things are complete pieces of junk. Cheap pieces of junk. Good luck!!!!!Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Buy DEWALT Bare-Tool DC820B 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench
If you are looking at the DC823 or DC825 or any other 18v impact, get this instead. Why? 25% more torque than DC825 (1330 in/lb) and 240 more inch pounds than DC823(1500in/lb). The DC820 has 1740 in/lb. With a couple simple adapters you can do anything you can with the other 2 impacts. Any "impact rated" 1/2" to 3/8" adapter will get you the functionality of the DC823. There are several adapters to go from 1/2" to 1/4" hex as well, I chose the "ASIN:B002KKBBR4 Milwaukee 48-03-4410 Shockwave 1/2-Inch Square by 1/4-Inch Hex Adapter" and now I can do anything the DC825 can do as well. Just one bit of caution however when using it with the 1/4 hex adapter to drive screws, it is so powerful you can overdrive/break normal strength fasteners if you aren't paying attention. I also have the option of just putting a socket on and using it for automotive applications. It pulls lugs nuts off like a champ. This thing rocks, just buy it already!
It's about 1.5 times the size and weight of my 1/4" hex drive impact tool but seems to have 4x the power. This obviously isn't going to out drive an air powered impact wrench but has more than enough power to handle lug nuts.
The only time this tool failed to impress me was removing large diameter stainless steel fasteners with seriously galled threads (an antenna mount that had been on our office roof for 10+ years.) The DC820B could break the seized 3/8 bolts but didn't have the power to break the 1/2" bolts. It tried and tried but couldn't quite get the job done. I could feel a slight flexing of the tool in my grip that probably robbed torque from the job at hand. To be fair, I had removed more than 50 bolts before attempting to free the seized bolts and didn't take the time to replace the battery so this isn't conclusive, your results may be better.
The only real design complaint I have about this tool is the socket retention mechanism. Instead of the spring loaded ball or hog ring systems used on most 1/2 air impact tools this one has a spring loaded "detent pin retention system". On my tool this requires using a small screwdriver or similar tool to push in the retention pin every time you want to change a socket. It was a hassle at first but now I just leave a short impact extension on the tool and change sockets on the extension.
I mention this since when looking at the parts diagram it appears that Dewalt has different models that use the hog ring system. One of those might be a better choice if you change sockets frequently.
Like one or two other reviewers mine emits a slight burning smell that seems to have gotten less noticeable the longer I use the tool. I have some other Dewalt tools that had the same problem but none have died (so far at least)
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This is a useful tool with more power than you'd expect for its small size.It's about 1.5 times the size and weight of my 1/4" hex drive impact tool but seems to have 4x the power. This obviously isn't going to out drive an air powered impact wrench but has more than enough power to handle lug nuts.
The only time this tool failed to impress me was removing large diameter stainless steel fasteners with seriously galled threads (an antenna mount that had been on our office roof for 10+ years.) The DC820B could break the seized 3/8 bolts but didn't have the power to break the 1/2" bolts. It tried and tried but couldn't quite get the job done. I could feel a slight flexing of the tool in my grip that probably robbed torque from the job at hand. To be fair, I had removed more than 50 bolts before attempting to free the seized bolts and didn't take the time to replace the battery so this isn't conclusive, your results may be better.
The only real design complaint I have about this tool is the socket retention mechanism. Instead of the spring loaded ball or hog ring systems used on most 1/2 air impact tools this one has a spring loaded "detent pin retention system". On my tool this requires using a small screwdriver or similar tool to push in the retention pin every time you want to change a socket. It was a hassle at first but now I just leave a short impact extension on the tool and change sockets on the extension.
I mention this since when looking at the parts diagram it appears that Dewalt has different models that use the hog ring system. One of those might be a better choice if you change sockets frequently.
Like one or two other reviewers mine emits a slight burning smell that seems to have gotten less noticeable the longer I use the tool. I have some other Dewalt tools that had the same problem but none have died (so far at least)
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This tool is small and light but has plenty of power for any 1/2" socket you would be likely to use. It works best with the lithium battery but the nicad works just fine although noticeably heavier. After using this tool hard for several days I'm not sure 5 stars is enough. The work performed per pound would have been unimaginable a few years back.Honest reviews on DEWALT Bare-Tool DC820B 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench
A friend of mine has one of these and I had to have one. Wow! My favorite cordless DeWalt, no doubt! First use was to remove the blades from my riding mower....Zip! No holding the blades, off and back on again, so easy! Plenty of power! So, be careful! This thing has enough torgue to snap bolts! I am extremely happy and satisfied with this purchase!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for DEWALT Bare-Tool DC820B 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench
This drill has power to spare. I used it to drive 4" lag-bolts into 6" pressure treated wood, and it drove the bolts into the wood with such ease I was shocked.Friday, August 8, 2014
Reviews of New Potato Technologies TuneLink Auto Bluetooth in Car Stereo
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List Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $89.31
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This is a great product and worked out of the box. I tried it with a Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and an Asus Transformer prime. We have Apple and Droid devices in our family, but I found that I could not pair an Apple iTouch with this device. On contacting New Potato support, I was told:
"If you want to use TuneLink for both Android and Apple devices, you need to be using the Apple version of TuneLink. From a hardware standpoint, these 2 are virtually identical, but the Android version is missing some parts that allow it to communicate with Apple devices."
So now I have to return this and buy the other version which is annoying.
Hopefully this will help others choose the correct version.
All in all, great product!
Update. Even though my package was returned and it was obviously opened, since I returned it for reasons of dissatisfaction, I did get a full refund.
The first pairing was simple and setup was done in less than 2 minutes. Note: Be sure that when you plug the receiver device in to the power adapter of your truck you make sure you pick one that that cycles the power with the key on/off. Turning the key on and giving it power is what tells it to start looking for the paired phone. In my Nissan this is in the Arm console. When I start the truck it powers the device, the device automatically looks for the phone and connects within 10 seconds all without any user input (VERY NICE!!!). When I turn off the truck it automatically pauses the MP3 playback. With the receiver device being in the arm console I was worried that I might have reception issues or audio quality loss. However being in the console I had no issues with the wireless connection or quality. Audio quality is as good as a direction wire connection. I use the AUX jack on my stereo to connect the receiver to my stereo. As such I did not test the FM transmitter.
Automatic Media Playback...
Using the latest version of their TuneLink app from the Google Playstore Market the app allows you to pick a default MP3 or Music playback program. If you install this app and pick a default music app the phone will still do all of the above Bluetooth connecting automatically, PLUS it will automatically start/resume playback of the last MP3 you were playing, right where you left off. For me this worked perfectly the first time. However after it resumed, my phone displayed an error that the TuneLink app has stopped working. After that crash the auto playback resume feature no longer worked without manual help from me. This could be that the app is not playing nicely with my Samsung Note II. The auto pause when turning the truck off works with or without the app on my phone.
Overview...
This product is exactly what I was looking for: Get in to my truck and have the phone automatically connect to the audio system. I am very pleased with this device and find it worth the few extra bucks you might pay over some similar devices that don't offer the automatic connect feature. NOTE: The above auto connect assumes you have bluetooth turned on, on your phone.
One final note...
This unit is NOT for people looking to create an option for Bluetooth hands-free phone conversations. Unlike some similar devices this product only supports media over Bluetooth. My truck already has a Bluetooth hands-free option for talking on the phone, so that is not something I need. If you already have hands-free in your car this device works perfectly in conjunction with you current hands-free and will even pause the music while you take a call through your cars hands-free system. But if hands-free phone calls is something that you are looking to get from this device, then you need to look for a different product such as the Belkin Bluetooth Truck Hands-Free Kit which offers both Media and Phone calls over Bluetooth but does not support the automatic connection like this device does.
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This is a great product and worked out of the box. I tried it with a Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and an Asus Transformer prime. We have Apple and Droid devices in our family, but I found that I could not pair an Apple iTouch with this device. On contacting New Potato support, I was told:
"If you want to use TuneLink for both Android and Apple devices, you need to be using the Apple version of TuneLink. From a hardware standpoint, these 2 are virtually identical, but the Android version is missing some parts that allow it to communicate with Apple devices."
So now I have to return this and buy the other version which is annoying.
Hopefully this will help others choose the correct version.
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I have used TuneLink Android with both the AUX out and the FM Transmitter, and I think both sound excellent. The AUX obviously is more clear and the way to go if you have an input in your car, but the FM is great as well. In response to the other reviews on here that talk about a "lisp" sound or distorted "S" sounds, all you have to do if this is happening is turn the phone's volume down a few clicks. The FM volume is a bit boosted when the phone is turned all the way up, and for loud material, I noticed the same thing until I turned it down. The little boost is great though when listening to audiobooks or spoken word that is quiter though...All in all, great product!
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I read reviews before purchasing this unit and they indicated this is the best quality FM transmitter to produce almost broadcast quality sound. I did not find that to be the case. I have returned it. I'm also surprised by the written return policy of the vendor. It states a refund will be subject to fees if the product is not returned unopened. How the blazes can you know if it works properly and is worth the money, unless you do open and try it? It was the most expensive unit of the ones I was considering, so I expected it to be at least satisfactory in sound quality, but it wasn't. It produced a static "lisp" type of sound on all high frequency sounds such as a cymbal strike or anything with an "S" sound in a word.Update. Even though my package was returned and it was obviously opened, since I returned it for reasons of dissatisfaction, I did get a full refund.
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Automatic Bluetooth connecting and Audio Quality...The first pairing was simple and setup was done in less than 2 minutes. Note: Be sure that when you plug the receiver device in to the power adapter of your truck you make sure you pick one that that cycles the power with the key on/off. Turning the key on and giving it power is what tells it to start looking for the paired phone. In my Nissan this is in the Arm console. When I start the truck it powers the device, the device automatically looks for the phone and connects within 10 seconds all without any user input (VERY NICE!!!). When I turn off the truck it automatically pauses the MP3 playback. With the receiver device being in the arm console I was worried that I might have reception issues or audio quality loss. However being in the console I had no issues with the wireless connection or quality. Audio quality is as good as a direction wire connection. I use the AUX jack on my stereo to connect the receiver to my stereo. As such I did not test the FM transmitter.
Automatic Media Playback...
Using the latest version of their TuneLink app from the Google Playstore Market the app allows you to pick a default MP3 or Music playback program. If you install this app and pick a default music app the phone will still do all of the above Bluetooth connecting automatically, PLUS it will automatically start/resume playback of the last MP3 you were playing, right where you left off. For me this worked perfectly the first time. However after it resumed, my phone displayed an error that the TuneLink app has stopped working. After that crash the auto playback resume feature no longer worked without manual help from me. This could be that the app is not playing nicely with my Samsung Note II. The auto pause when turning the truck off works with or without the app on my phone.
Overview...
This product is exactly what I was looking for: Get in to my truck and have the phone automatically connect to the audio system. I am very pleased with this device and find it worth the few extra bucks you might pay over some similar devices that don't offer the automatic connect feature. NOTE: The above auto connect assumes you have bluetooth turned on, on your phone.
One final note...
This unit is NOT for people looking to create an option for Bluetooth hands-free phone conversations. Unlike some similar devices this product only supports media over Bluetooth. My truck already has a Bluetooth hands-free option for talking on the phone, so that is not something I need. If you already have hands-free in your car this device works perfectly in conjunction with you current hands-free and will even pause the music while you take a call through your cars hands-free system. But if hands-free phone calls is something that you are looking to get from this device, then you need to look for a different product such as the Belkin Bluetooth Truck Hands-Free Kit which offers both Media and Phone calls over Bluetooth but does not support the automatic connection like this device does.
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I have used several different FM transmitters and this one is light years beyond all of them! Little to no static, connects quickly (and so far always without any Bluetooth issues). The FM transmitter is strong and instantly retunes when switching channels. Lots of other software perks as well... However, I would not recommend to a friend until the price comes down.Thursday, July 31, 2014
Retractable Car Charger 3 Plugs For Garmin GPS Nuvi 1490T Review
i love this car car charger. it is not only retractable but has extra adapters that come in very handy.It has the right plug but does not charge or run the garman in my car it just turns it on
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Cheap Cobra CPI-150 Micro Port 150 Watt Power Inverter (Black)
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List Price: $29.99
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This is a great product. It is perfect in (almost) every way. Smallest 150 watt inverter around. Very quiet. Works both in the car and on a plane. Has both a 3-prong AC and USB powerpoints. It shines particularly well verses the 'big-black' inverters for traveling for 3 reasons. 1) Again, it is so quiet that more often than not you can't even hear it; 2) when you re-start the ignition on your car it properly resets itself and keeps providing power (unlike the 'big-black' units which are universally dumb and unpower themselves); 3) if your car's battery voltage drops (because it is cold...older battery...or you are not running the engine) this unit tends to keep working whereas most others sense the voltage drop and quit working. The only minor quirk with it is that the silver-tipped spring that you insert into the lighter socket is overly sprung and in some cars you need to occasionally re-push it into the lighter. An annoyance but not a deal breaker. Overall I cannot recommend this enough. The only other unit that comes close is the Xantrex 175 watt unit (#813-0291). It has all of the above qualities except that the airline portion of the adapter would not seperate correctly from the cigarette portion of its cord. This resulted in the unit's tip being slightly loose at the plastic seem of the cigarette portion of the adapter.
I used the Cobra CPI-150 in an American Airlines 737 plane.
The DC plug was the standard "car lighter" size, and the Cobra comes with an adapter so you can plug into that. If your plane has that miniport DC power, the Cobra will fit that too. (I didn't find its ability to fit in either port detailed in the product description, but it's a really nice bonus.)
When we were stationary and then taxiing on the runway, it charged my iPhone 4s via the USB port no problem, no interruption. I mention this because some folks had complained they didn't have power on the ground but did so once the plane was in mid flight.)
Then I plugged in an Apple MagSafe 85 watt power adapter with a 3 prong extension to charge up a 2007 17" MacBook Pro. It charged fine for a quick minute, then the Cobra began to reset, light turning from red to green over and over, first sending power to the computer, then nothing, then sending power, then nothing. I thought the problem was that the plane was still taxiing and under-powering the Cobra.
However, mid-flight, I was having the same resetting issues with the Cobra and the 85w Apple power adapter.
I borrowed a 60 watt Apple MagSafe power adapter, and that seemed to solve all the problems. In fact, I'm typing this review on my 17" MacBook Pro that is charging steadily with the Cobra and the 60 watt MagSafe adapter.
So, in conclusion, though the Cobra is labeled 150 watts, it doesn't even sustain 85 watts for longer than a few seconds. Booooo! Shame on you, Cobra. But 60 watts? Sure, no problem. And charging an iPhone via USB, heck yes, it can do that.
Happy, fully-charged journeys to you...
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This is a great product. It is perfect in (almost) every way. Smallest 150 watt inverter around. Very quiet. Works both in the car and on a plane. Has both a 3-prong AC and USB powerpoints. It shines particularly well verses the 'big-black' inverters for traveling for 3 reasons. 1) Again, it is so quiet that more often than not you can't even hear it; 2) when you re-start the ignition on your car it properly resets itself and keeps providing power (unlike the 'big-black' units which are universally dumb and unpower themselves); 3) if your car's battery voltage drops (because it is cold...older battery...or you are not running the engine) this unit tends to keep working whereas most others sense the voltage drop and quit working. The only minor quirk with it is that the silver-tipped spring that you insert into the lighter socket is overly sprung and in some cars you need to occasionally re-push it into the lighter. An annoyance but not a deal breaker. Overall I cannot recommend this enough. The only other unit that comes close is the Xantrex 175 watt unit (#813-0291). It has all of the above qualities except that the airline portion of the adapter would not seperate correctly from the cigarette portion of its cord. This resulted in the unit's tip being slightly loose at the plastic seem of the cigarette portion of the adapter.
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Get this adapter for your laptop! I tried two other adapters and they failed to support the load on my Sony Vaio Z series laptop adapter. Plus it comes with a nice little case and has the airline adapter. There are two fuses one in the tip and one in the adapter to help keep things safe. Highly Recommended!Best Deals for Cobra CPI-150 Micro Port 150 Watt Power Inverter (Black)
I spent an absurd amount of time comparing the different inverters on Amazon and finally decided on this one. I'm glad I did, and I am a very persnickety designer. Unlike some of the other ones I was looking at, this one has a clean, slim design. Most inverters must be triple or quadruple the size and weight, if not more! This one is light and tiny, about half the size of a small paperback book, if even that. The plastic it is made out of is the high quality impact resistant stuff, not the fragile junk I was half expecting. The cord is detachable and is just right to keep the inverter out of the way of things like your shifter, but not too long that it's messy. The product comes with this nice little case for the inverter and cord which is pretty handy, perfect for storing it in the glove box. I just got it but have tested it out and it was charging my laptop. I recommend going with this one, you will be happy.Honest reviews on Cobra CPI-150 Micro Port 150 Watt Power Inverter (Black)
I read a lot of these reviews and couldn't find definitive answers. So I bought the Cobra, and now I have some very specific notes I hope will help you judge whether this unit will work for you.I used the Cobra CPI-150 in an American Airlines 737 plane.
The DC plug was the standard "car lighter" size, and the Cobra comes with an adapter so you can plug into that. If your plane has that miniport DC power, the Cobra will fit that too. (I didn't find its ability to fit in either port detailed in the product description, but it's a really nice bonus.)
When we were stationary and then taxiing on the runway, it charged my iPhone 4s via the USB port no problem, no interruption. I mention this because some folks had complained they didn't have power on the ground but did so once the plane was in mid flight.)
Then I plugged in an Apple MagSafe 85 watt power adapter with a 3 prong extension to charge up a 2007 17" MacBook Pro. It charged fine for a quick minute, then the Cobra began to reset, light turning from red to green over and over, first sending power to the computer, then nothing, then sending power, then nothing. I thought the problem was that the plane was still taxiing and under-powering the Cobra.
However, mid-flight, I was having the same resetting issues with the Cobra and the 85w Apple power adapter.
I borrowed a 60 watt Apple MagSafe power adapter, and that seemed to solve all the problems. In fact, I'm typing this review on my 17" MacBook Pro that is charging steadily with the Cobra and the 60 watt MagSafe adapter.
So, in conclusion, though the Cobra is labeled 150 watts, it doesn't even sustain 85 watts for longer than a few seconds. Booooo! Shame on you, Cobra. But 60 watts? Sure, no problem. And charging an iPhone via USB, heck yes, it can do that.
Happy, fully-charged journeys to you...
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this is a fabulous product for your computer (mine is a tablet computer that needs a bit more power) in the car or on an airplane. Easy connection that will accept a 3 prong plug. Also has a USB so you can charge your phone as you are charging your computer. Perfect.Monday, March 31, 2014
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I've been using Odyssey batteries in my vehicles for about 2 years now. They are SO much better than the old-school lead acid dinosaurs that are still the most common automotive and marine battery type in use today.
These AGM batteries last longer, hold a stronger charge, hold their charge longer, and emit no harmful fumes. Yes, they are expensive but you get-what-you-pay-for as the saying goes.
Be mindful of the brand you purchase for any battery. For example, Optima brand batteries used to be of high quality and manufactured in the USA, however they are now made in China or Mexico, depending on the battery. I've read reviews of customers of these batteries who have found the product to be less durable and with a shorter lifespan than previous Optima batteries.
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I thought it would be easy to buy these types of things online, but really.. this one was a huge fail
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I've been using Odyssey batteries in my vehicles for about 2 years now. They are SO much better than the old-school lead acid dinosaurs that are still the most common automotive and marine battery type in use today.
These AGM batteries last longer, hold a stronger charge, hold their charge longer, and emit no harmful fumes. Yes, they are expensive but you get-what-you-pay-for as the saying goes.
Be mindful of the brand you purchase for any battery. For example, Optima brand batteries used to be of high quality and manufactured in the USA, however they are now made in China or Mexico, depending on the battery. I've read reviews of customers of these batteries who have found the product to be less durable and with a shorter lifespan than previous Optima batteries.
Highly recommended.
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Just got this battery a few months ago, but I figured I'd post anyway as I've already noticed the difference in quality. The AGM construction is great and I immediately noticed a quicker, stronger start and MUCH smoother initial idle after I swapped out my old lead-acid one [killed by Northeast winter in one year]. Combine that with the warranty and the fact that it's U.S.-made and you've got a tremendous product. The price is definitely steep but based on everything I've researched about Odyssey and my results so far I'm glad I paid it.Best Deals for Odyssey Batteries PC1220-A Automotive/Light Truck and Van Battery
This was one of the worst things I have purchased on Amazon. It did not fit the car that it was sold to fit and after we figured out we could not use it, we also could not return it. The price was also higher than what you would find at your local auto parts store.I thought it would be easy to buy these types of things online, but really.. this one was a huge fail
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I'm interested in buying this battery from Amazon but this ad doesn't give any specifications like dimensions, cold cranking amps, amp hours, etc.Tuesday, January 14, 2014
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Even though my TOM TOM was listed as one that it should have worked on, it didn't go to Walmart and buy it, it was cheaper
One additional note, well after I wrote this review. Don't listen to the positive comments about this product. It IS garbage, and while I cannot prove it, the positive comments about it being better than OEM or being very durable are likely to be false reviews.
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I got this product to replace an old TomTom One charger that broke after a couple years. While the charger worked as advertised, the USB plug seemed rather flimsy as it broke off almost right away, leaving the metal end in the GPS. The OEM charger was more durable, so I'm not sure what the other reviewer was talking about. The OEM charger also had clearly higher quality plastic at the car plug, but I don't really care because that wasn't the issue.One additional note, well after I wrote this review. Don't listen to the positive comments about this product. It IS garbage, and while I cannot prove it, the positive comments about it being better than OEM or being very durable are likely to be false reviews.
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This cable is actually way better than the one that comes originally with the TomTom. It is way sturdier which prevents cable breakage. I'm very satisfied.Honest reviews on TomTom GPS 12V DC Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter Charger
Bought this as a replacement charger for my Tom Tom but the piece that plugs into the device broke off very soon after purchase. Can't use it at all now and I have to buy a new one. Very disappointed :(Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for TomTom GPS 12V DC Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter Charger
The Tom Tom chargers have a 90 degree plug. It is much more convienant and fits better than the straight plug that Amazon sells. I don't like it but it will do when the original fails.Thursday, December 19, 2013
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