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Monday, December 15, 2014

Discount Premium 1000mAh Micro USB Retractable Car Charger for Samsung

Premium 1000mAh Micro USB Retractable Car Charger for Samsung Galaxy S3 / Galaxy S3 Mini / Galaxy Note 2
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This is my third retractable charger. I love them. And they get a lot of wear, so it's only natural to have to replace one about every 1.5 years. Yep, I have been buying them that long. Why spend more?

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Love this. Keeps my car neat and free on wires hanging everywhere! Charges phone a bit slow but not a deal breaking since I don't use my car charger as my main source of charging. Only as a backup.

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I would recommend this to anyone.....its perfect and what is even better is the retractable wire so you dont have wire protruding in you car all the time

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This is the second one of these I have bought. (my boyfriend broke the 1st) Great idea with the retracting cord so it doesn't get tangled up in the shifter. Shipping was fast!!

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Very convenient and easy to use in the car. I love the retractable cord, it keeps everything neat and my phone no longer gets entangled in other stuff in my car.

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Friday, November 7, 2014

Reviews of eForCity CAR DC CHARGER Compatible with HTC MYTOUCH 3G T-MOBILE My

eForCity CAR DC CHARGER Compatible with HTC MYTOUCH 3G T-MOBILE My TOUCH
Customer Ratings: 3.5 stars
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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!

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It didn't fit my phone and it's just useless to me and they sent me two of them, I needed only one

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works as expected. glad I found it. If you drive then you should have one of your own. Check it out.

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great price, great quality, it is new so I dont know if it will last forever, but it if great now.

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Monday, November 3, 2014

Buy Sony DCC-E345 Car DC Adaptor with Selectable Voltage Switch

Sony DCC-E345 Car DC Adaptor with Selectable Voltage Switch
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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...it generates a fair amount of RF interference. If you use this in a car, you can pretty much expect that your AM radio reception will be significantly compromised, and if you use it to power a CD power or similar, unless the player itself is quite well filtered internally, you'll notice audible buzzing through the player's audio outputs (I have a Sony CD player that is really bad in this regard).

It does do a fine job of creating power, and I suppose for the price you can't really ask for a lot of internal filtering. So... the bottom line is that it's a fine product if the aforementioned limitations either don't apply to you or don't bother you.

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I bought this to replace the original adapter I got with a Sony CD car kit 13 years ago, and was very pleasantly surprised by the improvement in quality. The cord is longer to avoid pulling, and is protected by a thick rubber exterior. The orginal cord I had was thin, and while it lasted 13 years, it finally snapped clean off. This current version of the adapter is much more rugged. It works great with my portable CD player, and I'm very pleased.

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I received the Sony DCC-E345 DC adapor and put it to use to power a CD player in the car. Product initally worked for a short time then started to work intermittently after a couple of uses. After a couple of days teh product stopped working altogether. I would not purchase another DC adaptor from Sony. Sony DCC-E345 Car DC Adaptor with Selectable Voltage Switch

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I needed a Sony car DC adaptor for a Sony Walkman and there it was... the perfect Sony accessory! I received it really fast too. Would do it again on Amazon!

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The Phillips portable CD adaptor stopped working (unless I pushed it into the cigarette lighter space) and happily I found the Sony, so I can continue to listen to CDs in the car. I did have to add the alternate plug, to make it fit the Phillips player & switch to the proper voltage. And all is well again. It arrived quickly from the shipper.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Lincoln Lubrication 271879 Handle Assembly for 12 Volt DC Cordless Reviews

Lincoln Lubrication 271879 Handle Assembly for 12 Volt DC Cordless PowerLuber
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This was only a repair part, but was exactly what I needed, reasonably priced, and received as promised. I was leery as the picture was not of what I was ordering, but that was noted in the advertisement.

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Friday, September 5, 2014

Buy Kensington K39255US SoundWave Sound-Amplifying Car

Kensington K39255US SoundWave Sound-Amplifying Car Mount--Compatible with iPhone 4-Black
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I was looking for a mount for my iPhone to keep it from sliding off the area where my cup holders are (and often it would slide between my seat and center console...a complete hassle to retrieve it!). I saw a few basic mounts, but was intrigued when I saw this Kensington version that increases the sound.

I have to say...it actually does work. The sound is noticeably louder when in the mount. I'm not sure how people will use this, but I've sometimes used it to listen to music or even take phone calls...both of these when I'm parked and waiting for my kids to finish practice. The sound isn't quite enough when I'm driving on the freeway, but in low-noise environments it works great.

The only con on this item is that the arm length is about 10-12", and my windshield is too far for that. But the vent mount option works great for my situation.

Highly recommended.

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I've used it for a few months now. The suction mount is very strong. The arm is long enough that you can twist and bend it to fit your needs. I feel the arm clips don't really grab on to my iPhone but I'm satisfied it won't slip out. The big thing is the sound amplification which is why I bought it. Honestly I don't notice a huge difference whether I'm listening to Pandora or turn-by-turn directions.

UPDATE 6/6/2011: This doe NOT work for the iPhone 4. The sound on the iPhone 4 comes out of the bottom right speaker. The mount only takes sound coming out of the bottom left speaker. Other versions of the iPhone will work for the sound amplification.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Having been a volunteer EMT back in college, I saw enough accidents to conclude that there is no way that I want to cause or contribute to a car accident by paying attention to my phone rather than the road. I therefore usually find myself having to ignore calls while driving, or pulling over to pull out my phone. Needless to say, I miss a lot of calls while I drive. That makes my boss irritated.

I received this Kensington-made device today and was excited to give it a try. It took exactly 10 seconds to attach to my car's windshield. I was able to set it up in a location that in no way interferes with my view of the road an important consideration. I then attached the device using the climate control vent attachment and found that it too took a very short period of time to set up. I placed my iPhone 4 in the cradle, leaving it within its bumper case (I hate the case, but I hate dropped calls more...).

The bumper case did not interfere with fitting the phone in to the cradle. Surprisingly though, it also did NOT interfere with the enhanced sound quality that this car mount kit is supposed to offer. I placed three calls from the phone while it was in the cradle and found that the sound quality is MUCH better than when I hold the phone in my hand and use speaker-phone. The people that I called all said that I sounded crystal clear to them, and that they thought I was holding the phone to my head rather than using speaker-phone.

I'm a convert.

Please note that this is NOT a powered device. It does not require a power plug connected to the cigarette lighter, and does not draw power from your phone. It achieves the improvement in sound quality by collecting and directing sound rather than allowing it to radiate out in all directions evenly.

If you HAVE to take a call and do not have a bluetooth-enabled car stereo system, you should be using this device, or one like it.

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After looking over reviews on a number of cradles I went with the Kensington K39255US. I was thrilled with the vent attachment and the sound amplification. At first the cradle lived up to all my expectations. After a couple of uses, the sound amplification wan't the same. One of the little rubber bumpers had fallen off at the bottom of the cradle where it meets the iPhone speakers. With the rubber piece missing half the sound isn't amplified. With one of the contact points missing, the cradle doesn't seem to hold the phone as well either. I couldn't believe the cradle would fall apart so easily. I looked at the other piece, the one that hadn't fallen off, to see how it was attached and the rubber just barely protrudes into a plastic cutout. I looked everywhere for the missing piece which was black and not much bigger than a pencil eraser. If I would have found it I would've glued it to reinforce the flimsy mechanical failure point.

The box says "The Kensington Promise" and that the cradle comes with a 2-year limited warranty with a url to Kensington's warranty website which says "product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for two years after date of purchase". That seemed "promising" so I contacted Kensington support with my problem. They apologized and told me that "We regret to inform you that these parts are not available for separate sales or replacements." That was it. No offer to replace the unit either.

I may try removing the other rubber bumper to see if the sound amplification and fit can be improved, I may also try fashioning a bumper replacement myself, but what I won't do and this I can "promise" is to ever buy anything from Kensington again.

It's a shame really, because the cradle is almost perfect. Perhaps the rubber bumpers were from a bad batch and normally they don't fall off or maybe the box should include instructions that the product requires some additional adhesive to prevent disintegration. I can't recommend this or any other product from Kensington unless you are prepared to buy a replacement if there's a problem with it.

*UPDATE*

After reminding Kensington about their warranty, they shipped me a replacement unit. The replacement exhibits the same loose fitting rubber bumpers, but I used some adhesive to strengthen the poor mechanical fit. Now the cradle is working as intended. I appreciate that Kensington came through with the replacement and once reinforced with adhesive the cradle really does work quite well. I would probably recommend this cradle, but with the caveat that the bumpers can be lost if not glued. Kensington needs to either improve the bumper connections or improve customer support. As it stands the customer support was a little too self-service for my liking. I personally still wouldn't buy from them again after this experience.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Let me preface my review by saying this is the 5th iphone window mount I've owned in a few years. I use my iphone nearly daily for GPS travel and, consequently, I apparently wear them out quickly.

I gave up on window mounts awhile back after I finally got one that attached to my airconditioning vent...it was perfectly at the right level and didn't block my vision or advertise I had an iphone if I chose to leave it in the car if I wanted to pop in for some errand. So, while I use this one only with the vent clips again, I will add I tried the window mount just for the review and it worked very well if that's your preferred method. It snapped on easily and held well. As for the vent mount, I have the oddest vents in an unusual car and it adjusts to fit any size vent and air goes around it...it wont keep you too hot or too cold 'cause it sits at the vent mount, if you choose that.

Why this is my favorite mount for my iphone? Because it is, thus far, the ONLY one that allows me to slip my phone in and remove it with one hand...just clip in and clip out and the clips are on the side...important because it seems like those that hold it from the bottom primarily wear out easily...but, most importantly, regardless of whether I have a thick iphone case on it or no case, it adjusts automatically to still hold it tightly. The ones that just let it lay in the clip jiggle around and make it hard to read when using ipod or GPS...the ones that clip on very tight or require a special case to hold it to the mount, mean I can't use an iphone case or I cant't remove it with the flick of a wrist.

At first I only gave this product 4 stars because I didn't see any difference in the sound amplification. However, I was using a 3Gs on it at the time. As soon as I used the iphone4, I DID see that it amplified the sound. So it should be noted, if you have an iphone that is not the iphone4, it will fit perfectly in the holder and you can keep it charged as you use it since the bottom is open for your charge plug to connect. It will grip the larger phone just fine...but, if you aren't using the iphone4, the sound amplification feature will not be present. I like it enough that I'm still using it for both our 3Gs and iphone4. And, I should note, if you DO have the iphone4, you WILL notice the sound amplification feature engage.

this one is my favorite.

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Combo Rapid Car Charger + Home Wall Charger + USB Data Charge Sync Reviews

Combo Rapid Car Charger + Home Wall Charger + USB Data Charge Sync Cable for Spring HTC EVO 4G Sprint
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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i brought this for my samsung galaxy player it works fine and its a good price for three charge and i can use these charger with my phone too so that a bonus

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Got it for a spare for when we travel would recommend for other to buy it works well thank you

Monday, September 1, 2014

Odyssey PC1200MJT Automotive and LTV Battery Review

Odyssey PC1200MJT Automotive and LTV Battery
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I installed a sealed Optima Red Top 35-910 in my car. The Optima failed, was replaced under warranty, and then the replacement failed, as well. The Optimas did poorly in cold weather and wouldn't hold a recharge.

I purchased an Odyssey PC1200MJT because I need a more reliable sealed battery.

The Odyssey is just a bit smaller in overall size than the Optima, but apparently has more total plate size due to its conventional configuration.

The Odyssey has done well so far, but it is the warm season, so I cannot speak to cold weather performance.

However, the specs for the Odyssey are excellent. It is claimed to accept hundreds of charges without a problem (deep cycle), and to handle very cold conditions extremely well.

In regard to the purchase experience, this is the first time after several years of excellent service that I have been disappointed with Amazon.

The Odyssey qualified for Free Shipping, but I needed it sooner than the typical 5 7 days, so I paid an additional $27.00 for expedited shipping. My order clearly stated the total price including expedited shipping, but UPS showed 7 day shipping anyway! I don't know if this was the result of a technical error or what, but I contacted Amazon immediately. Amazon did nothing to correct the problem and would not refund the additional shipping fee! Delivery took a full week.

As Amazon has proven unreliable, I will look elsewhere before making a purchase from now on.

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I have Odyssey Batteries in most of my other cars, so when my Wife and I bought a new Z06, I began to think about an Odyssey for that, but when I looked at the catalog on the Odyssey web site, I saw that the Odyssey Battery which fits in the rear battery compartment of a C6 Z06 is not an exact fit and that the ".... vehicle battery restraint(s) may require modification."

I also noted that the dimensions of the Odyssey Battery (PN PC1200MJ) suggested for use in C6 Z06 were somewhat smaller than the stock battery and that the CCA rating of the Odyssey was slightly less, 590 vs 550. I contacted the folks at EnerSys, the maker of the Odyssey brand, and was told the modification to the battery hold down, if necessary would be minor. I also asked about the vent hose which connects to a stock battery to carry away battery fumes. This prompted a response from Kalyan Jana, Product Manager of AGM Products for EnerSys, the company which manufactures and markets Odyssey batteries. He told me, "Odyssey batteries do not require a venting system and therefore the PC1200MJT does not have a connection for the hose. As long as the battery is not installed in a gastight enclosure no special venting arrangements are necessary for any Odyssey battery."

One of the reasons I've become a fan of the Odyssey Battery is its very high pulse cranking current output. in short, "pulse cranking output" is not the same as "cold cranking amps" (CCA) and is a very high current draw for a short period while the engine is cranked during the starting sequence. Pulse cranking is usually defined as lasting five seconds. The LS7 in a Z06 has a very high compression ratio for a production engine and the battery is in the back of the car, at the end of a long cable run. Both those characteristics demand a battery capable of high pulse cranking current output. In that context, I, also, questioned Jana about the difference in CCA ratings and he responded, "The answer lies in how CCA is defined, which is: a 30-second discharge at 0ºF. Unless the user is planning to actually discharge the battery at 0ºF for 30 seconds, the CCA rating of a battery is pretty meaningless. What is of paramount importance in an engine cranking application is the number of amps a battery can deliver for 3-5 seconds (ie: pulse cranking amps) to get that engine turning rapidly. In that respect, an Odyssey battery will significantly outperform an OEM battery that is physically much larger."

As it turns out Delco does not rate it's batteries for pulse cranking amps but Odyssey does. The pulse hot cranking amps (PHCA) rating of the Odyssey PC1200 MJ is 1200-amps for five seconds. I decided to order a PC1200MJ and test it out.

So, how does the Odyssey PC1200MJ work in the real world? Well, first off, you don't have to modify anything to install it in a Z06. While the battery is a little smaller in length, its height is the same as the stock battery so the stock battery hold-down in a Z06 works fine. No modifications are necessary. Because the battery box in the back of a Z is so small, lifting a battery in and out is easier if you have one of those rubber strap battery carriers which attaches to the battery posts but, you can remove and replace the battery by hand if you have a strong grip.

Odysseys are shipped fully charged. I installed the battery, then let the car sit a week before I tried starting it. In spite of not having a charger connected either upon installation or after a week, the cranking speed was, perhaps, 10-20% faster than it was with the original battery. One characteristic which concerned me with the C6 Z06 was the LS7's somewhat slow cranking speed compared to the LS6 in my 2004. Going to the Odyssey battery solved that problem for sure!

The other reason I like Odyssey batteries is they have a long service life, usually 5-7 years and sometimes as much as ten years. Also, they are more tolerant of "deep cycles" (where you run the battery dead, then fully recharge it) than are most conventional battery designs, such as the OE ACDelcos. Thought I've not tested the deep cycle tolerance with the battery in my new Z06, I have run an Odyssey dead and charged it up several times in my 71 Coupe with no ill effects to date. Now that car uses a larger Odyssey, a PC 1500, but the engineering and materials used in of those two are the same only the sizes differ.

There's a downside to the Odyssey PC 1200 and that's weight. The Odyssey weighs about 4 lbs or about 10% more than the stock ACDelco. Hardcore racers might no like that, but I'll take the extra weight in exchange for the Odyssey's better performance and durability.

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I will try and update later how the performance is. Bought a special charger to go with it. Nice setup.

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this battery is the best i ever own and perform perfect in cold weather. i run full sound system with 2 10" subs with amp for 2 hours without running the car and still holds enough energy to turn the crank on to run the car. Small and Best ever so far.

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I bought this as a starting battery for a Kohler home standby generator.

I bought it primarily because my experience with Sears Di Hard batteries was that they failed much too often after too short a time.

I cannot give an honest review at this time because while the Odyssey is supposed to offer a long and dependable service life, it has only recently been put to use.

Though initially expensive, I bought it because it is promoted as being of military grade and rated high for reliability.

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Friday, August 22, 2014

For Nokia E50 / E61 / E61i / E62 / E63 / E71 / E71x / E90 Portable Reviews

For Nokia E50 / E61 / E61i / E62 / E63 / E71 / E71x / E90 Portable Travel Premium Plug-in Car Charger
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It did the job until the wiring popped out from the charger head. Basically worth the money you paid for it, but get a bunch of them while you are at it.

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So far, this product works great. Plugs into a standard car outlet, does not overheat and is convenient.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Discount Camco 40480 RV Roof Vent Kit

Camco 40480 RV Roof Vent Kit
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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I bought one of these in a local RV shop to replace an old cracked leaky vent in a 1990 Tioga Montara 21ft Class C motorhome. The new one fit perfectly. The sealing flange was a slightly larger diameter than the old one so it forced me to do the job right and scrape off all of the extra old goo that someone had put around the edges (that does not work in order for the sealant to work it must be between the surfaces being sealed. Putting extra goo around the edges does nothing because once the rig flexes a little it peels back and the water runs right under it).

Replacing the old crappy vent with this new one has brought a feeling of new life to my RV's kitchen.

The old (stock) vent had a plastic crank handle. This one is metal. The crank action in the old vent caught and bounced when I closed it. The action in this one is smooth. It's not grade A materials, being made in China and being inexpensive but it is a good value. If I have to replace it again 10 years from now, I will still consider it money well spent.

As I said, I bought it at a local RV shop but I liked it enough that I am buying two more of them to replace the other two vents in my RV roof, which are NOT currently leaking. It made that much of an improvement to my rig. It's significantly cheaper here. Thanks, Amazon.

Minus one star because the sharp edge of the sealing flange sliced my finger open during installation. I'll be more careful with the other two.

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Unit is built well, but you must order the install kit and sealing putty that is recommended with item. All thats included is just the vent. Directions were easy to follow and includes a template of how large of a hole to cut in the roof. I would buy again if I needed another one.

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looks great and applied very very easily I love the white accents to my trailer and would recommend these to any one that wants a new l look for their trailer

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this roof vent was a perfect fit for the opening that the old broken one came out of. the only problem I have is the crank to raise and lower vent was too long, so I just took the crank off so camper can fold down. now I just use crank when I need it, and put it in drawer when not in use.

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This was a good replacement for my craced vent. Even though I bought the same brand, the holes did not line up, so I had to be sure to seal the old holes and drill new ones. Be aware that no mounting kit or hardware comes with it.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Shumacher SE-40MAP 10 Amp Automatic/Manual Battery Charger Review

Shumacher SE-40MAP 10 Amp Automatic/Manual Battery Charger
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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As with so many products on Amazon, a big part of my beef with this charger is the minimal description. In this case it's actually misleading, implying that this is a highly versatile charger, which it isn't. I instead turned to an owner's manual that I found online, which is generic and likewise describes several functions (including adjustable current settings) not found on this unit, which is specifically designed for charging your car's starting/accessories battery, or for standard lead-acid 6 or 12 volt deep-cycle batteries. The unit seems to be fairly solidly built (in Mexico), a rather old-fashioned design based on a heavy 60-Hz transformer rather than a switching power supply. It's nevertheless microprocessor-controlled, and does a decent job of charging up your car battery without overcharge. However, it's not recommended for anything smaller than 40 Ah, which would exclude most motorcycle and lawn tractor batteries as well as UPS batteries. The only available settings are manual/automatic-SLI/automatic-deep-cycle and 6V/12V. There's no separate AGM setting, for example, even though those should have a different charging profile than flooded batteries. Overall, it's an OK product for its limited purpose.

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I purchased this charger and really like it it has an automatic shut off so as to not over charge the batteries which is very useful!

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A bit more difficult to use than I would have liked, and stops working at times. It has three settings manual, automatic, and automatic deep cycle. It's not clear to me when to use which setting. Sometimes it stops charging in automatic mode, but if I switch to manual, it starts charging again.

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Best Schumacher PSJ-4424 DSR ProSeries 4400 Peak Amps Jump Starter Deals

Schumacher PSJ-4424 DSR ProSeries 4400 Peak Amps Jump Starter and Portable Power Unit
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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This model is a recent purchase and I also have one 12V only model (3600) that I purchased two years ago. I own two farms and several vehicles and various farm equipment. Both units are very rugged and perform very well. I have used them both to start farm tractors, cars, trucks, mowers, a generator, and my Bobcat in winter. The cables and clamps are heavy commercial quality items that store nicely when not in use. The built-in charger works well to quickly charge and maintain the internal batteries. It will jump-start several vehicles between charges. These have really proved invaluable and save me the hassle of getting a truck close in while trying to get the battery side close enough so I can wrestle around with a cold set of jumper cables what a pain.. I carry one of these on trips, when towing or in bad weather so in an emergency I don't have to rely on the kindness of strangers for a jump-start although I have rescued two damsels in distress and one city guy with a Neon so far. You don't have to worry about smoking the alternator on your truck when jumping an unfamiliar vehicle either. The accessory 12V cigarette lighter-type outlet has actually proven to be a handy "never thought I would use it" feature. The switches are commercial quality and are not flimsy junk like many others. The LED readout actually provides useful information concerning internal battery or vehicle voltage levels or percentage of charge. If you are in the market for a no-nonsense unit, then I can tell you I have been very pleased with both of mine. You can rest assured that you will get what you pay for. Ladies, these would make a great gift for your busy guy. Just make sure it's big enough for his equipment. The 12V only is fine unless he has really big trucks, tractors or airplanes. I had to buy both of mine myself. I was able to take advantage of an Amazon gift card to help out on the second one. I was very surprised how quickly this one arrived.

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Only charges to 63%. Amazon has no system for complaints, returns, resolutions because it was sold by amazon and it is battery (hazardous).

They suggest the manual, the manufacturer which I am trying, but, we have a commercial vehicle down in a field waiting for a jump.

Frustrating it is better to purchase from a reseller than from Amazon directly.

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I bought this thing a year ago, I redd some of these posts when I bought it and I must say anyone who doesnt like this unit, you either do not know what you are talking about or its too heavy for you as this is definitely a 5 star product!! I do roadside assistance and do alot of jump starting and this unit has worked flawlessly when heavy duty batteries (even 2-3) are moderately low on a charge. It did roll a desiel engine slow once but the batteries were almost completely dead. All I did was hook up my two Van batteries with cables and hooked this thing up with it and it rumbled to a start. Otherwise it has started anything I have put in its path and quickly. I am buying another so if I run into the completely dead 3-4 battery system again two will start it in fact I think all I need is the 3600 series. In fact I have used this to do some curls with it is that versatile, lol. You can always use to arms to lift it if you need to but for you people who want a heavy duty jump box for your cars go lighter with the 3600 or one below that as that is plenty of juice. I do know this unit can go all the way down to 40 percent and still jump my van so there is alot of reserve power in this unit , which tells me , it you have a 4 cyl or 6 all you need is the two units below this one to get many starts without recharging. I am sure they weigh a bit as well but it will be worth it for you. The person complaining about the fan is pretty weird, its not that loud and in fact it tells me that I have my inverter on when I am charging it so I dont forget to turn my large inverter off before I shut the vehicle off and leave for awhile. I wouldnt know it was on unless I hear this fan going and I would end of jump starting my own vehicle with this unit, lol.

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I have two of these. One is a different model but same brand name...Both failed early. The one that failed after about 3 months I figured would be under some kinda warranty. Wrong silly boy. You get 90 days and you pay for shipping. Like I said find another brand or buy the cheap ones. The battery is what fails and they do not stand behind the battery so why bother paying extra??

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Very heavy & solid. Have never used as cars, motorhome & motorcycles not failing yet. However, reading other reviews this seems to be a very reliable jumpstarter. Again it is very, very heavy but I carry in my motorhome (bus). Does NOT have a cable to charge the unit dont understand why the manufacturer is not supplying this.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Review of Gomadic High Output Home Wall AC Charger for the Philips GoGear

Gomadic High Output Home Wall AC Charger for the Philips GoGear Aria SA1ARA08 with Power Sleep technology - Intelligently designed with Gomadic TipExchange
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This was the perfect item. I like the fact that I don't need to charge the ipod at the computer all the time. It only goes on the computer for music and updates.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Cheap Westinghouse WH7000E 8,500 Watt 420cc Gas Powered Portable

Westinghouse WH7000E 8,500 Watt 420cc Gas Powered Portable Generator With Electric Start
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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I can't say enough good things about this generator. We were using a 4000 watt coleman generator with a Briggs & Statton engine that was still working after 12 years, but it was a pull start and only my husband could start it. We wanted a more powerful generator with an electric start. We had an electrician wire in an outside 50 amp breaker to plug in a generator to backfeed the house in an outage. We bought this generator because it was compact enough to fit inside the small shed we were using for our old generator. Most the other brands at 7000 watts were too large for the shed. The generator arrived by trucking company (RL Carriers) in great shape and the instructions for setup were very easy to follow. The 240 plug on the generator requires a 10/4 electric service wire. We bought 25 feet of 10/4 wire, a male 4-prong 30 amp plug to fit the generator and a 30 amp plug to fit the plug on the side of the house installed by the electrician. The generator started up immediately and it runs very smoothly and really quiet, compared to most other generators. My husband likes that this generator has an oil drain plug, which makes it very easy to change the oil. Our old generator did not have that feature. The only thing he doesn't like is the bars inside the gasoline opening that prevents you from siphoning the gas back out of the generator. This means you have to burn the gas up to empty it. So he is less inclined to fill the tank, just in case we don't need to use it for a year or more. The engine runs so smoothly. We were not familiar with Westinghouse generators, and neither was our electrician, but we are both impressed with the performance of this generator. The electrician suggested we hook up a trickle charger to keep the battery fully charged. We bought a Sunforce 50022 5-watt solar battery trickle charge from Amazon and hooked it up. We screwed the solar panel to our wooden privacy fence right above the generator shed, ran the wire from the solar panel into the shed and clipped it to the battery terminals of the generator. There is a quick disconnect with this, so you can just unplug that if you need to move the generator for any reason. In an outage we can connect the long 10/4 service wire to the generator, run it through the fence and plug it into the 50 amp breaker on the house. Then we turn off the main breaker outside and all the inside breakers in the garage. We start the generator, turn on the 50 amp breaker on the house set up for the generator, and slowly turn on the inside breakers one at a time to see how much it can run. This generator will run the lights, fans, our 2 refrigerators and 1 big freezer, plus electrical appliances. We make sure we keep the breakers off for the house airconditioner and the washer, dryer, electric stove. But we can turn a few things off long enough to turn on the hot water heater breaker and warm up water for showers. I wish we had had this generator when north Alabama was without electricity for 5 days last year after the tornados. We have a gas grill on the closed in back porch, so we were able to do all our cooking out there and really did not miss using the electric stove.

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I have been searching and hunting all over for the most bang for your buck. I didn't get this from amazon, but brand new from a small engine shop as someone traded it in, never used, not even oil in it.... I filled it with gas and oil at the shop and wham!--popped right off and began to purr. Over the next couple of weeks I have used it to power a circ saw, miter saw and a couple compressors at the same time and it doesn't even flinch. It's even pretty quite as far as larger generators go. I had some questions about the generator, needed a manual and such and emailed the company and in about 2 hours I was talking with a sales rep and had my questions answered. I can't say enough good things about this generator and westinghouse thus far.

Update 6-6-12: Still love this thing. Powered a small mig welder no problem and my 220v well pump. Great product!

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generator arrived in excellent shape, very good packing. took about 20 minutes to assemble, add oil and gas and it started on the second pull of the starter cord, also, electric start works well. our power company installed a GenerLink switch on the meter base and provided a heavy duty 20 foot cord to connect to the generator. have not had a power outage since the day the generator arrived in July, 2012, but i run it for about 15 minutes once per month and have had no problems. unit is easy to move due to the large wheels. my only concern is that the nearest parts and repair facility is over 100 miles from my location and i have not found a company on the internet to order parts such as replacement air filters, etc.

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I am the proud new owner of this Electric Start Generator, my neighborhood constantly loses power in the winter. I decided to purchase this generator for the days of power outage in order to run my fridge, lights, etc. When the box arrived, everything was packaged well, no damage, it was very easy to put together with detailed instructions and I was shocked at how small in size it was. I expected it to be a lot larger. It fits nicely under the work bench in our garage and is easy to pull in and out with the folding handles. It has more than enough power to provide us with the energy to run almost everything in our house. I recommend this Westinghouse Generator! Easy to start with the electric start and easy to move around!

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Big heavy duty generator, I love it. Fires up everytime, runs most my house hold items and is not very loud. Good buy for the price. Westinghouse generator built in America!! Good solid generator. I am a single female, and I live out in the mountains, I can depend on this generator to start up, and run all night on a tank of gas. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for dependability.

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Friday, April 11, 2014

Wagan 2221-6 Smart AC 150 USB Inverter Reviews

Wagan 2221-6 Smart AC 150 USB Inverter
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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My husband bought this for me when I was pumping breast milk for our daughter when we took our annual new year's eve road trip last year. It allowed me to pump milk while traveling in the car without having to suffer any engorgement. Since I am not pumping any more, we use the inverter to charge the iPad while our daughter exploring all the Apps.

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We did our research on inverters and this was one of the top rated. So far it's worked great on our 3 our trip. We plugged our laptop in and played a movie. The fan is very subtle and it did not get hot like our other inverter. It is also pretty small. Can't beat the quality and price! Would recommend to others.

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I bought one of these in 2009. I used this on several time vacations for about a year. It worked fine for that period. It then developed some loose connections inside which caused it to only work if you held it in place, which is very impractical.

My next one will be a unit with a cord that separates the main body from the cigaratte lighter plug. I figure that that way the unit won't giggle around so much.

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This worked great in my car. I was looking for an invertor to run small electrical appliances during my commute to keep my laptop charged up.

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The inverter allows us to listen to Audio Tapes in our car even thou our car doesn't have a cassette player. It works well but there is an annoying hum.

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