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Very strong and light weight impact, stronger then snapon impacts.

battery capacity last for days, I used almost a week battery still have half of capactiy left.

Dewalt's another A+ product..

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I own a small auto repair shop (familyvehiclerepair.com) in Haltom City, Texas and a buddy of mine that works at a Lexus dealership said this impact was great. I needed something compact, tough and strong enough to take off most fasteners. I made the right choice in buying this impact kit. Came with 2 batteries ( which hold a charge all day!) a charger and impact gun. The of the impact is perfect for working in tight spaces and it has the power to take off most lug nuts! The batteries also have 3 led's to show you their remaining power. BUY THIS IF YOU DEPEND ON QUALITY TOOLS THAT GET THE JOB DONE! -Travis Harkins

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I use this to loosen lug nuts as well as other nuts on a compact car, such as the engine mount nuts. Pretty convenient. You can semi-control the rotation speed by the pressure on the trigger. That's a plus for me as I also use this to loosen and tighten other nuts that don't require 130 lb.ft torque. The extra battery is nice, but for me, I've yet to drain the first battery after couple weeks of light use.

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Iv had this impact for about four months I work at a diesel shop and work on over the road trucks.the dewalt is half the price as a snap on and has alittle less breakaway torque.use tool every day beating on bolts with the impact to break loose and has no broke yet. Highly recommend this tool for auto mechanics.battery last me about 2 to 2.5 days depending on work load.

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I'm a full time ASE Certified Auto Technician. I use this tool daily to remove bellhousing bolts and exhaust fasteners. I highly recommend this tool for any auto mechanic.

GearWrench 8946 Pass Thru Ratchet 46 Piece Set 1/4-Inch Reviews

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I am a maintenance manager for a seafood processing plant in Alaska. I have 25 years of military Aircraft Maintenance behind me and I love awesome tools. These tools are ok. But... They are not something I would jump through hoops to get. Nor would I call them an investment. I consider all of my tools an investment, but these.

Most of my tools are high end (Snap-on, Proto, Mac and Craftsman). When Gearwrench came out with their ratcheting wrenches, I fell in love. I snatched up the first set I saw in metric and SAE for $15 per set. I think they are the best investment for the dollar I've ever made in tools. I also have a few Gearwrench ratchets which are really awesome as well. So naturally I thought these would be as good as the other Gearwrench products I purchased, and boy was I wrong.

Pros;

They are easy to use.

They look cool.

Functionality is good for light jobs.

Their light.

Case looks cool.

Great for all-thread with standard nuts.

Cons;

* THESE DO NOT REPLACE DEEP WELL SOCKETS! The diameter of the shaft hole is too small when working with narrow walled or undersized nuts. They will work with about 90% of the bolts, but not narrow walled or undersized nuts. A lot of precision equipment use this type of nut, and the nuts outside diameter is closer to the diameter of the bolt. For this type of nut these sockets are useless as a deep well. The bolt or all-thread will not pass through.

* Absolutely useless on bent bolts. Found myself having to use a deep well set or wrenches each time the bolt was bent on the non-grabbing side of the nut.

* Sizes are too hard to read. They don't have as much surface area as most sockets, so the writing is very very very... small. The larger sockets from 5/8 3/4 and 15mm 19mm are decent to read, but below that they are hard to read. The 1/4 drive is dang near impossible to read. I found using a white paint pen to mark over the size, and wiping off the access does make them easier to read.

* The 3/8 dr ratchet's lever is too big, and gets switched to the other direction to easily when working in tight places. I have not had the same problem with the 1/4 dr ratchet.

* Major Pet Peeve the box sucks for functionality. I am all about tool control and this box is terrbile. The box is made of hard plastic and the sockets sit loosely in it and at an angle. Great display case absolutley terrible for functionality. If you bump the box while it is open sockets will fly everywhere. If you do not open it flat, they fly out. If you set it down open, they fly out. I am not kidding on how bad these tools fit in the box. This is truly the worst socket case I have ever used. The first times I responded to a crisis in the plant, I spent as much time digging through fish guts to find my sockets after bumping the box as I did fixing the problem. After a couple of hard lessons, I smartened up. But my workers didn't. Each time they try to help me, we are digging through fish guts looking for sockets.... I also have the 1/4 set and I have the same problem with it, but not as bad as the complete set. You can't just lay it open, because anything that hits the lid or lightly bumps it, will cause the tools to fly out. No kidding the case looks like a popcorn popper when you tap it.

Personal thoughts.

* They are annoying if you are use to looking at the socket and knowing the size. Example, I can take one look at any of the standard sized sockets and know what size it is as long as my metric are separated from my SAE. Which is a great time saver. I cannot do that with these.

* They wasted a lot of space, since the sockets are only on 1/2 of the case. As thick as the case is, you could double the amount it holds.

* I would not let these near an impact-gun, impact-driver or use a cheater bar with them. I really do not think they will take it.

* I wish both ratchets had round handles. Round handles are easier to grip from odd angels.

* Longevity I just do not see these lasting. I have had a Craftsman set, in its original plastic case for 25 years. The tools have been used and used hard, but they were made to last. These are not. I am afraid to use them the way I use my other tools. I think they will be fine for the light stuff, but for heavy work I do not trust them.

Don't get me wrong, they are not terrible. But they are not for industrial use or for someone who loves to turn a wrench. A home mechanic with a good work bench, and really good eyesight would probably appreciate them a lot more than I. But as far as I see it, for the same price I can get an excellent Craftsman's set.

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I have always been a hardcore Craftsman man, and why not? Their warranty is the best in the business. But when I got my hands on this nifty set from GearRatchet(GearWrench)I was all smiles. So much versatility. It even comes with adapters so you can use your regular non-gearwrench sockets.

HUGE bang for the buck! Excellent for mechanic or household jobs, and their warranty is now backed by Sears just like Craftsman.

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Bought this set thinking it would be reasonable quality and was dissapointed.

Ratchet on smaller driver was faulty and would switch itself over mid drive from 'tighten mode' to 'loosen mode'. Very annoying when you are elbow deep in an engine.

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This tool very nicely cuts in half the number of sockets you need. I have found it irritating to go to the tool box and find that I didn't have the deep well socket I needed. Now one socket works for both. Have only had a chance to use it once or twice since I acquired it but it certainly operated just as I had hoped it would.

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The concept behind this socket set tighten down nuts on long stemmed bolts without using deep welled sockets, and this does a fantastic job of doing so. I have used this set on securing base framing to concrete slabs (with imbedded L-Anchor bolts) and assembly of wood beam playscapes. Although this is only the 4th project using these sockets, they seem to hold up very well. There have been a couple of times when I was using deep sockets on long bolts and ran out of "reach", so I swithched to the pass through sockets to finish the job very handy! The variety of sizes and two seperate ratchets (1/4 & 3/8) adds versatility to this set. GearWrench makes an excellent product, both with their ratcheting combination wrenches and now, this set. I strongly recommend it. GJM

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THE LITTLE HOLE THINGY SEEMS KINDA TIGHT.. AND YOU REALLY CAN NOT TELL WHICH WAY TO PLUG IT IN TO THE PHONE (BECAUSE THERE ISN'T A GREEN THINGY LIKE THE NORMAL CHARGER)

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Dual Energizer Universal USB Car Charger can charge 2 USB devices at once.

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The charger is rated 1.5 Amps, so each of the dual ports supplies 0.75 Amps of power (1.5 Amp / 2 = 0.75 Amps, or 750 milliamps) when both ports are used simultaneously.

0.75 Amps is enough power to charge most devices. To put things in perspective, a standard USB port on your computer supplies 0.5 Amps -Thus, if you can charge a device with the USB port on your computer, you should have no problem charging it with this Energizer charger.

I have only 2 niggles: (i) 2 words: blister package, and (ii) the charger has a smooth and shiny plastic exterior. I would have preferred if the plastic was more rugged in texture.

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This charger works flawlessly to charge all of my devices (phone, PDA, bluetooth earphones, GPS, etc.). I couldn't be more happy with it. Recommended.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program No big complaints about this unit, certainly beats carrying two USB-chargers on trips. I did note that when I plugged my iphone and ipad2 simultaneously it took the ipad much longer to charge than when it was alone. But it works fine, no signs of heating up, no irritating bright blue blinking LED light to keep you awake all night. Recommended.

Update 3 months later:

OK, originally I gave this 5 stars, but 3 months later it has malfunctioned and no longer charges any device. It makes a buzzing sound when devices are plugged in. No go for me.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program The Energizer Dual Universal USB Charger works well during my first day of use. The charger does what it should do charging two USB devices at the same time. However there is a severe limitation the output is rated at 1.5A max, not enough to charge the Apple iPad.

Pros:

Works well with USB devices that does not demand a lot of power. It works with my iPhone, Android phone, Kindle, and Bluetooth headset.

Comes in frustration-free packaging. It is very easy to open the paper board packaging.

Universal input power from 100V 240V AC.

Fold-out plug that does not take any space when folded in for travelling

Overall relatively small size.

Cons:

The two USB ports are rated at 1.5A total. According to the original iPad charger, you need 2.1A to charge the iPad. Not being able to charge the iPad is the reason that I have to give it a three-star rating. Basically it does not enable me to carry only one charger. (Other users pointed out that the charger does charge the iPad. The iPad screen must be turned off in order for it to be charged by this charger. The trickle charge mode takes a long time to charge the iPad, and the iPad shows "not charging" although the battery does get charged over time. Upgrade to 4 stars because of this update.)

Although it does not take much space when plugged into a wall outlet, the footprint is relatively big and it will block two outlets if used with a power strip.

It gets very warm when charging two devices at the same time.

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This is the first time I write a review about anything, ever, and I'm doing so because of how much I regret buying this charger. I figured that since Energizer has a good reputation I was going to get a quality product, boy, was I wrong. This thing makes the most annoying buzzing sound when I try to charge anything with it. Like most people I prefer to leave my cellphone charging overnight on the nightstand, but the few times I did while using this charger I woke up with a headache. I've tested it with other devices and different outlets, always with the same results. The worst part is that sometimes the pitch of the buzzing changes, thus becoming even more annoying. Other than that, it works as advertised, but hey, so did Chucky.

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When I opened the package, the unit smelled horrible, as if the wiring inside it was burnt. Even the outside of it smelled really bad. That sent me in the direction of wanting to return it immediately. It smelled so badly that my family noticed it before I even plugged it into the wall. It was sticky on the outside and the smell stuck on my fingers even after washing them. When I plugged it into the wall the smell amplified and a hissing sound began--like the buzzing noise referred to in the other reviews. I too thought that because it was from Energizer, a reputable company, the quality would be better but it definitely was not.

I received a refund without having to return the item but I honestly would prefer to return it. It is absolutely not useable. There is no way I would remove this charger from its packaging again. I'm throwing it out. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.

Reviews of Duracell 852-1807 1,800 Watt Five Outlet Rechargeable Power Source

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Bought this recently from Amazon for $180.00 I will say its worth about that. I tried a few high wattage things in it like a hair dryer, Iron, coffee maker, just to see how long I could use it. These are things I could never think of using in a standard 1500VA UPS, (Which I have for comp and such) All of the devices ran well, the hair dryer probably sucked it down the fastest, (Set high 1500watts), lasted aout 7 minutes before the warning started going off. The unit ran about 5 more minutes on medium setting before the battery dropped to 20 percent. The battery did recover to 50% after turning off dryer, so high wattage appliances I think are a bit much for the batteries to output continuously.

The unit is heavy, about 60 pounds. For the money, I would buy again. I figure I should get about 6 hours on a computer with a flat panel attached. For most short power outages, this will get you by for a few necessities. Anything longer you will have to go generator.

The description reads as though you can use it for a fridge and other high wattage appliances, which I guess is true, but misleading as I would imagine a fridge would kill it in about 10 minutes or less.

All in all glad, I was able to purchase for the $180.00. If nothing else you can dry your hair when the power is out, and make coffee, without having to hook up the generator.

UPDATE:

So I wanted to update this review. The unit gave out after about 18-24 months. Cant tell exactly when it lost its capacity but it would last maybe 5 minutes on light load. I took the time to tear it apart and found three 12 volt 17ah SLA batteries wired in parallel. They were pretty much useless. Tried to bring them back but as most here know once an SLA battery gets near end of life it is almost impossible to get them back from the dead even with a good quality desulfator. I got lucky and found 3 new Panasonic replacements for $25ea on EBAY and installed those. (A good quality SLA battery in this range is usually about $70 bucks each). Unit is back up and running like new. I would assume most people would not attempt this nor probably should they. High risk of shock even with the unit unplugged. And many parts to disassemble/reassemble. If you do attempt, take lots of pictures as you break down and be carefull of wires. Doesnt matter how long or how many times you have handled electricity, only takes once.

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UPDATE: After a few months sitting in the corner being charged, I tried it out today. Apparently there's at least one bad cell; a 600w load exhausts the batteries in about 45 seconds. So I revise my rating to ``piece of junk,'' niche or no niche. It needs a much better quality control on the batteries.

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Pros : about three times the run times of a comparable capacity UPS, based on battery capacity (3 x 17AH, vs typical 2 x 9AH in a 1500VA UPS). Maybe nice to have around to switch to when a regular UPS runs down in a long power outage. I got mine for $180, which would be a good deal in the UPS market. The current $380 would be too high for me.

Cons : a lot of cons. It's hyped as if it's going to help out in the gas generator alternative market, but has nowhere near the capacity you'd need in terms or runtimes. It could run a sump pump for an hour maybe (one cycle of my 1/2hp sump pump runs it down to 80% of charge, so 5 cycles would run it out completely), which isn't going to help much. For all this stuff, like refrigerator and so forth, you just need a gas generator.

The transfer time (80ms) is too slow for a computer when the power goes out. A UPS is ten times faster. No power conditioning.

Really heavy. A woman is not going to like dealing with it. Handles are convenient for the weight though. A Honda EU2000i 2000w gas generator weighs the same.

There's no powered-off charge-the-battery-anyway mode, and it consumes 10w when plugged in. Can only be powered off when not plugged in, so you'd have to establish a routine to keep the battery charged if it's not in regular use.

So perhaps its niche is as a backup UPS when the power has been off too long for the regular UPS. Plug the computer into this, then. When the power comes back, charge it back up and put it back in the closet.

It's a nice product, just one with no obvious use.

Get a gas generator for the sump pump and the refrigerator.

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This item is a piece of junk. Mine gave up after a month, and it is not even used much, just lying in a corner being charged. What is worse, their customer service is more than a piece of junk too. They diagnosed the problem as a battery failure. Since this unit is heavy and I would have to spend over $50 to ship it, I requested that they just send me a new battery and I return the old one to them. But, no! they want the whole unit back. What happened to the customer is always right? And this item is not even worth $100, much less the stated price. For one, it wont hold a charge long, and it breaks easily. A small electric generator is a much, much better value. My advice to you, do not patronize anymore Duracell or Xantrex, their products are junk and their customer service a joke.

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REVIEW NOVEMBER 11/11/2011: PERFORMANCE & BATTERY LIFE OF THE DURACELL POWERSOURCE 1800

I have had this Xantrex (Duracell) Powersource 1800 since October of 2009. I bought it as a Duracell branded Powersource 1800, and there has been no failures with the unit for two years... until now. It was a great unit, but a transformer failed, and now the whole unit is non-repairable. The batteries are fine, but the transformer design is specific to the unit, and Xantrex will not repair it. They will give you a new unit at a substantial discount. However, for my application, it really worked reliably for two years.

Application: The unit powers an M-53 Zoeller cast iron 1/3 HP submersible sump pump, which is used as a secondary back-up pump to the primary M-53 Zoeller pump. I It pumps water through a vertical pipe 10 feet upward and 6 feet horizontally out of the house to an exterior drain pipe, at 2100 Gal/hour 35 Gal/min. I have two units for two houses... both perform in a similar manner. However, one of the units failed, and is the subject of this review after two years of service.

I have had frequent power failures in heavy rain storms, and the unit has functioned reliably with more than expected back-up battery time. I test it once a week to keep it fresh, and typically, the main pump runs 7 seconds under normal situations, and back-up sump pump runs 8 seconds during a back-up duty cycle to clear out the water in the sump pit. At that rate, here are the documented duty cycles for my home sump pump application:

Back-up Duty Cycle #1: Low Demand Situation Winter: In a no-rain storm situation, the back-up pump runs 8 seconds every 30 minutes. I have a lot of water seepage from surrounding farm land. At this duty cycle, the battery has been tested to last 24 hours running the back-up pump. See note about charge indication vs. actual usable power during the pump run.

Back-up Duty Cycle #2: Normal Light Demand Situation Summer: Without any extensive rainfall, the typical demand would be to run 8 seconds every 20 minutes. This is the normal base condition at my home most of the time. At this cycle, the battery lasted 18 hours.

Back-up Duty Cycle #3: Medium Demand Situation Summer-Fall: In a medium rain storm, the main sump pump runs 8 seconds every 15 minutes. The battery was tested to run more than 14 hours at that cycle.

Back-up Duty Cycle #4: High demand, heavy rainstorm Spring/Fall Rains Situation: The back-up pump runs 8 seconds every 5 minutes, and the battery was tested to run 6 hours.

Back-up Duty Cycle #5: Extreme Demand, heavy rain situation any season: The back-up pump will run 8 seconds every 2 minutes. At this cycle, the battery lasted 4 hours to its unusable power level.

Notes on charge capacity: Even though the Duracell (Xantrex) 1800 charge capacity read out will indicate a certain % of charge that is left in the battery discharge between cycles, you have to allow that there is less actual usable battery power present to handle the initial current surge and amount of power consumed during the pump start-up and run period. For example, if the indicator reads that there is a 50% battery capacity while the pump is not running, when the pump calls for power to run, the actual discharge rate will dip to 40% and then to 30% as the pump continues to run. When the pump stops, the charge indication will read 40%, and then resume to 50% after one minute.

As the battery becomes weaker, this same charge vs. actual usable power span will be repeated at lesser charge levels. The battery may not be reliably usable at the 30%-25% charge indication level... it may start the pump running, but may shut it down as the initial power surge demand and load continues during the first 2 seconds.

FAILURE INFORMATION: November, 2011

After running for two problem free years, the unit suddenly failed during a routine weekly test. One of the four transformers in the inverter failed, and it is not replaceable. The three 17 amp batteries are fine, and the unit will pass through AC power to the pump and charge the batteries. But the unit will no longer auto switches to supply back-up power, and flashes a E03 error code (can't meet power demand). This unit is now useless... as it can't be repaired since the transformer and support electronics are of a special design for this unit, and are not available from any electronics supplier. Xantrex will not repair the unit.

However, they will send you a new unit a discounted price. It appears that over time, the initial surge of the sump pump weakens the support electronics, specifically the transformers, even though the pump surge and power wattage demand are well within the 1400 watt (3600 watt surge) continuous specification of the Powersource 1800. It would appear that this unit might last a long time with lesser-demand applications, but a sump pump application challenges the design of the Powersource 1800 in some way, and is not one that will grant long life to this unit.

However, I still recommend this unit. This may be an unnusual failure, but for two years in this heavy-duty situation, it gave me piece of mind that my basement would not flood while I was away on a business trip. In a non-sump pump application, this unit should be rock-steady reliable as a main UPS for small appliances, refrigerators, and small electronics.

REMEMBER: When you get the unit, you must charge if for 48 hours before using it, even if the read-out says FUL battery charge. This will properly condition your batteries for years of service. I have noted that in recent specifications of the Powersource 1800, a sump pump application is no longer listed as it was two years ago.

OTHER BACK-UP SUMP PUMP SOLUTIONS: The only other 120 volt sump pump solution is to buy a Tripp-Lite UT2010UL (Heavy duty truck application) Inverter-Charger, connected to two 110 amp hour marine duty deep discharge batteries. This is a solution costing over $1400 with all parts included. There are other solutions like this at a similar cost. From personal experience, the 12 volt "marine bilge pump" type back-up pumps do not have the capacity to lift and pump out water in a 10 ft. vertical column at a high rate, and will work only in a low pumping demand situation.

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i agree with the "piece of junk guy"-bougth this item for mom to operate her chair so she can stand up if power goes out. it worked fine for about 8 months [ i tested it once a month] then it failed with trouble code E03. customer service from both zantrex and amazon is worthless. this item was supposed to have a 1 year warranty! what a joke. would NEVER by another product from this manufacturer and it makes me wonder about amazon also.

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Bought this for my new 520. Works OK fine, but the cord is kind of a pain. Doesn't reach form my jack outlets to console in my car. This distance is only about 10"

Other than that, it was cheap and my phone did not have one with it, so no worries, right?

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Cheap PowerFilm 10 Watt Foldable Solar Panel Charger

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I have been trying out Solar Chargers for the past 6 plus months. Interest in solar charges grew from wanting to be prepared for emergencies. The electronic devices that I have are powered through AA, AAA, and USB sources. Therefore, my focus was on finding a solar charger that can power one or any combination of the three. This is the review of the PowerFilm 10-Watt Foldable Solar Charger.

Starting with some basic information for this charger, the product comes with the PowerFilm 10-Watt Foldable Solar Charger, one PowerFilm's RA-2 12 Volt Female Cigarette Lighter Adapter, a very basic instruction foldout, and everything is contained in a cardboard box. I appreciate the cardboard box as it does not waste space and is perfect size for efficient storage. It fits snugly around the charger which when folded, is approximately 10 1/2 inches long and 4 inches wide. The solar charger itself appears very durable and its build quality is excellent. It has a thin and flexible solar film encased in a UV protection layer, and it is stitched into durable nylon material. The manual instructs that if the solar charger becomes wet or submerged, it should continue to work after given some time to dry.

The solar charger was able to successfully charge my iPhone 3GS with different car adapters. With the iGo car charger and different levels of sunlight (direct-indirect, peak-off peak, etc.), I was able to charge the iPhone at a rate of 10% charge for every 14 minutes. This is fast when compared to different chargers that have been tested, especially among other solar and portable chargers. I never drain my iPhone completely, so actual trial times for a complete charge is not available.

Another great positive to this charger is that I am able to utilize my Sanyo Eneloop USB AA/AAA Charger attached to a Scosche USB car adapter. This provides the ability to charge AA and AAA rechargeable batteries. The Sanyo Eneloop USB Charger instructions states that it would require two hours to charge AAA batteries and four hours to charge AA batteries. The charge time was consistent whether it was connected to my MacBook or the Solar Charger.

Being rated at producing 15.4 volts with 0.6 amps, the PowerFilm 10-Watt Foldable Solar Charger is not likely to charge a power hungry item, such as a laptop computer, on its own. However, these panels can be connected in parallel with combined output of up to 20 amps. PowerFilm also makes similar foldable solar panels that are rated at 20, 30, and 60-Watts.

Overall, I rate this PowerFilm 10-Watt Foldable Solar Charger a 5.0 out of 5.0 stars. This solar charger meets all of my needs with great success. I am now able to power my AA and AAA rechargeable batteries, USB devices, and other devices using car adapters. Plus the build quality is excellent, the necessary female adapter is included, and the packaging is great. I finally found the dependable, durable, compact, and lightweight source of solar power that I have been searching for in case of emergencies.

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I took this item into the woods for 2 weeks, and was able to charge my smartphone enough to keep up with facebook and sms for a few minutes in the evenings. Never got a full charge. What's up with the 5 star rating for something that only charged enough for 20 minutes of data usage? How is that possible?

Easy. No direct sunlight. The best sunlight I could find was dappled. Constant haze in the sky (humid east coast forest), with lots of clouds some days. In other words, horrible conditions for solar panels.

It still worked.

Fantastic product, puts up with a lot of abuse. You can drape it over a bush, or hang it from a tree, or off the side of your tent. It's light, folds up small, and doesn't care about getting damp.

I would recommend getting a charge controller, though. I didn't, and I think my results would have been much better with a decent charge controller. I don't think the blocking diode blocks 100% of the current flow, because the panel would (slowly!) drain the phone's battery if it was in the evening shade for too long.

A 10W panel is WAY OVER CAPACITY for a smart phone (I have the HTC G1, Google's first Android phone). I would NEVER hook this panel directly up to my phone in full, direct, clear sunlight without a charge controller! However, considering the conditions, I just used the car charger for my phone and plugged it directly into the panel and it worked great.

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I bought this panel as a convenient way to keep gadgets charged while away from civilization. The unit is smaller than I imagined, and seems very rugged. The solar panels themselves are a heavy duty flexible plastic film and are glued and stitched to the nylon fabric. The whole assembly has four grommets in the corners which I'm sure will come in very handy. In the package is a cable with the panel connector on one end and a female 12v cigarette lighter socket on the other; if you have gadget chargers that plug into your vehicle's 12v power socket you're good to go. I only wish PowerFilm offered a dual 5V USB port charger cable with integrated charge controller, for the increasing number of gadgets that charge via USB. Instead, I picked up a Griffin PowerJolt Dual at the local Wally-world, which works great.

So far I've only been able to test it in the back yard, but I'm very happy with it. In full sun (2:00pm, September 24, Northern California, 86 degrees F) my meter initially read 19+ volts. Voltage seemed to drop slowly as the panel heated up. In complete shade, under the porch, the panel still put out 12.2 volts.

I had a very good experience with PowerFilm support via email. I would definitely recommend this product, and will probably buy another in the future.

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Used this during the electrical grid failure we had after the April tornados in Huntsville Alabama. Used it to charge cell phones, kindle, portable tv, and a bunch of enloop AA bateries over a period of 5 days. Folds up to a small and very lightweight package, small enough to fit inside a mens shaving kit I use to store it and 12-batteries, 2-headlamps, 1-AA flashlight, a 4-cell battery charger and assorted 12v and USB adapters cables. Great product well worth the money.

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Surprise #1: I bought my F16-600 10W solar panel charger from Amazon for a steal at 109 dollars on sale (Powerfilm was the seller).

Surprise #2: The item pictured in the description was the black one but I ended up getting a military grade version (camouflage canvas). NICE!

Surprise #3: It came with a female cigarette lighter adapter! Despite the description failing to mention this bonus I'm lucky I didn't almost spring for Amazon's "buy together with RA-2 cigarette lighter adapter for..."

Now for a quick review of the product itself. IT ROCKS! The end.

Seriously, I used this last weekend over a camping trip for 4 days. The first day was mostly cloudy and the solar panel barely produced enough current to charge my Samsung Focus Windows Phone. The second day was partly cloudy and with Seattle area sunbreaks it managed to charge my smartphone in 5 hours. The next day full sun and it charged it in 2 hours. Remember, the charging time depends on the charger itself.

Let's talk numbers now. I measured the voltage and it was as advertised coming in higher than 15.4 volts. On an overcast day it measured 50 milliamps. That's not enough to charge a smartphone. When the sun comes out it produces a strong 600+ milliamps.

Just for kicks I connected a 12 volt fan and you can tell that it runs full speed in the sun. When a cloud passes or a shadow blocks the solar charger then the fan dies.

One challenge with cloudy days is that depending on the device and the charger you might have an issue with these frequent disruptions of electricity. For example, on a smartphone when it gets power the screen turns on. This frequent disruption actually causes the device screen to turn on often and drains more from the battery each time causing the opposite effect.

I'd really like to charge some AA or AAA batteries but I can't seem to find a good battery charger that also provides USB power to devices.

The durability seems good so far. I'm a little concerned on the hottest day when the sun beat down hard on those cells and it looks like one of them might be coming off the stitching. I'll report back for sure if there is a quality issue. I have to admit, it's too soon for me to review this product.

Cheap Samsung Galaxy Express i437 Cell Phone Car Charger

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I ordered this item because of the price. I don't want to spend that much money for car charger, since I charge my phone every other night. I will only use this during emergency or during a long trip.I read in some reviews that some chargers tend to overheat while using. I don't see that problem with this charger.I tried it for 2 weeks now to test its durability and it is still working. Not bad for $3 car charger! By the way, I used this to charge my son's Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 2, My LG Optimus L9 and my wife's Samsung Galaxy Express.

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It works great would purchase again recommend buying this rather than a high price one it does exactly what it should with no concerns.

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haven't used it yet but did test it to make sure it worked for me. Not disappointed in the purchase.

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Plugged it in and it worked great. Awesome price too! It makes to total sense to buy it here instead of the phone store.

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This is the only one that charges it fast and it stays up. So yes very satisfied with this charger.

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The good news is the item was received in just a couple of days. The bad news is, the item I received was actually an LG STA-P53WS Travel Adapter rather than the advertised STA-P52WS. This charger will not work with my LG VX8600 phone, even though the list of phones for the charger says it will work, and it also says it is a replacement for the original STA-P51WS charger. I think the problem is that it has different voltage and current specificatons than the original charger. The original was 4.9V and 0.9A, while this one was 5.6V and 0.4A. I had the same problem with another charger I already had for a different LG phone which also didn't have the right specifications and wouldn't work with my phone. And I know the problem is not with the phone, since the car charger still works with it.

Also, I know that the charging pins are the same as on the original, so that's not the problem. I know this because I was able to get a working charger by combining the plug from this charger with the wall wart from the original charger (the original plug broke, which is why I needed a new charger). That old electroncs techician training comes in handy! For the cheap price, it wasn't worth returning this, so I figured I had nothing to lose.

So I would not recommend this charger unless your original charger was an STA-P53WS or had an output of 5.6V and 0.4A.

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This original charger is perfect! I can't believe how cheap it was!! Trust me, those purchasing this product will be more then pleased...

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They sent me the wrong item and now it will cost me more time and money to send it back to get the correct one than the item costs. You might be better off calling them to make sure they know what to send you first. I lost all my money with them.

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I found this to be the same as the original equipment for my cell phone and it works perfectly. I was expecting to pay a much higher price as I was looking for a replacement in several stores. I'm sure glad I checked first with Amazon!

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Came in great shape, operates without issue on my LG Voyager. Overall very satisfied. Would recommend this charger for the Voyager as it is the original equipment from LG.

Review of Smatree Car Charger (2A/10W Heavy Duty) for Iphone 5 , Iphone 4

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Gets very hot as does the phone. Works but going to replace it with a Samsung car charger. OE is better.

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This works well in the car when my husband and I both need to charge our phones at the same time.

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This little charger does a great job charging my iPhone and head phone as I travel. It's compact enough that if I want to carry it with me when I'm traveling in someone else's car that I can throw it in my purse and take it with me. Thinking of getting a second one that I can just keep in my significant other's car just so I don't have to remember to bring it from my own.

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Received this product and found that it did not work at all. I tried it with a bunch of different devices. Also, the instructions which tell you the appropriate USB hub to connect to when using an Apple product did not match the actual product. I'm hoping for a good experience with amazon's return policy.

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Works perfectly and it shows quality comparing to those they sell at gas stations mega stores and other cheap stores

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Doesn't work. Windows hangs after about 2% of a file is transferred. Tried using audible manager to transfer audiobooks as well, and the same thing happens. Used to work perfectly with my old cable before I lost it. This cable charges my fuze, but I can't put anything new on it with this cable.

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Shipping and delivery was very prompt but it does not work with my Sansa Fuze... I lost my cable and needed a new one. I plug it in and windows cannot recognize it and then when I attempt to install the drivers it will tell me a device malfunctioned... for now I suppose I will have to borrow my friends' cable...

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As others have written, this is a charging only cable, not a transfer cable. I've tested it on several devices and this cable will only charge, it does not provide a data connection to the device.

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It works with Macs. It ables you to charge put music into your Fuze. Though, you are unable to remove the songs. I had to remove them manually one by one on the MP3.

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Works flawlessly on my Sansa Fuze. A must have to keep listening to the tunes. Allows charging and data transfer from any computer USB port.

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This is another great product at a very reasonable price. It works every bit as well as the $25 products that I have used in the past at a fraction of the cost.

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This is the best solution for a car charger that I have ever seen! With the cord retracted, I just toss it into my glove compartment and it is stored until I need it again. Works great too!

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I've been using mine for a month or so now and it works fine. The retractable feature is greatand powerful! Watch out because it retracts with enough force to hurt your hand if the plug snaps against it.

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Droid Razr Maxx is best charged with a 1amp charger. This one doesn't come close. It's a great design I use an identical one for my BlackBerry and it does a great job. It barely charges the Razr Maxx at all...

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At first I loved it. Then the 2nd day when I pushed the button to retract it the plastic around the piece that goes into the phone broke and flew across my car. A waste of my money and currently have duck take holding it together.

Reviews of Griffin Technology 4002-TJUICE TuneJuice Battery Backup for iPod

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My main reason for purchasing this product was to add to my total puchases so i would get free shipping. However, i am extremely happy with this product. It will keep your ipod working for about as long as the ad claims it will (unlike apple's ipod battery claims. It's really small, about 1/2 a centimeter bigger on each side than a 9volt battery. It's so small that i just chuck it in my bag and forget about it until my ipod shuts off because i forgot to charge it, and then i praise the fact that it's there. I would recomend this to anyone who is away from a charger for extended periods of time, or if they forget to charge things, just like i do. Other rechargable batteries might last longer, but this is a cheap emergency solution. Because of these facts... I give this product...a 5-out-of-5.

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I bought this item when my ipod mini decided to get a brain and shut off at random times claiming dead battery. Plugged the tune juice into the dock port, and voila! Music for hours and hours..The 9-volt battery is a little wierd, but if it works, it works. The size is great though, unlike another product *ahem* Belkin, it can fit pretty much where ever you store your ipod and take it out when you need it. I never leave home without it now.

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The Griffin Tune Juice is an accessory for your iPod that extends the playing life of the iPod. It runs on a 9v battery and connects to the iPod via the docking port. The Juice Tune extends the playing time of your iPod for up to 4 hours, making it convenient for those long flights we often have to take or camping trips. I have also used the Belkin Backup Battery Pack for iPod w/ Dock Connector. The Belkin product uses 4 AA batteries and has suction cups that actually connect the pack to the iPod. It also has 4 LEDs that lets you know the battery power still remaining. It provides up to 15 hours of extra play time.

I find the Belkin product better for my circumstances for a number of reasons. Although there is an initial high cost ($59.99 vs. $19.99), in the long run getting 15 hours of 4 AA batteries vs 5 hours from 1 9V battery is more economical. I also like how the Belkin Battery Pack attaches to the iPod itself. It becomes one integrated unit instead of 2 components attached to each other by a cord. The battery life indicator on the Belkin is a very convenient benefit also.

If you are concerned about weight and only need a few extra hours the Griffin Tune Juice may be a better product, but for my uses the Belkin fits the bill.

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Having received this item as a gift, I decided to do a few tests with it and my ipod video 30gb. First I ran a movie, medium sound volume, on my ipod alone with it fully charged. It lasted 137 minutes (2 hours, 17 min.). Then I *fully* recharged the ipod and plugged it into the TuneJuice with a brand new 9v. On the same set of movies, it lasted 202 minutes (3 hours, 22 minutes). So you'd get about an hour of extra power. Not bad for the price.

However, there are some things to consider. This is a one shot deal: when the ipod battery runs out, you will not be able to use the TuneJuice to recharge it. The 9v is not powerful enough to run the ipod by itself, and so the ipod will be draining both the TuneJuice and its own battery simultaneously. The ipod battery will drain faster than the 9v and run out before it.

The next day, we tested the 9v we used and it was still good. So you will be able to use the same 9v more than once.

So bottom line: in order to get the full use of the TuneJuice, you have to plug it in when the ipod battery is fully charged. Once the ipod's battery runs out, which it will, the TuneJuice is useless no matter how many 9v batteries you have with you or how charged they are. You will have to recharge your ipod battery.

It's good, then, if you only need your ipod video to last that extra hour and no longer.

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For anybody who has a video ipod (I have the 30g model), this is a must if you want to watch videos on your ipod and your travel time is likely to take more than 2 hours.

I also carry an extra 9v battery, just in case.

I've had absolutely no problems with this unit and use it constantly on planes.