Reviews of Retractable Car Charger (CLA) for Pantech Crux

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Good little gadget. Most chargers have coiled cords that seem to pull the device out of your hand, which is bothersome, this one doesn't do that at all. The rewind makes it much

easier to store in the car. Good product and good price.

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This retractable car charger did not like the battery in my Verizon phone at all! Though the retractable cord is nice, the charging is not. It appears to charge the phone quickly but in actuality the phone lost charge extremely fast. Through personal experience this is not one of my better purchases. I purchased a Cell-Tech battery charger for my car instead and had much better results.

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I like this charger because it is retractable and my phone charges even when my vehicle isn't running. This is the charger to get if you need one for the car.

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Would not recommend this product. The cord is really too short. You cannot charge and talk. Retractable cord feature earns 2 stars...

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This car charger is just great! My factory phone charger and other usb chargers last me like three months only, but this baby has gone a year and still works. And what a price!!!

Reviews of Scosche IPUSBMW flipSYNC Keychain USB Charge and Sync Cable, White

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I am extremely impressed with the way they have designed this to fit into a minimum space and completely enclose the connectors for their protection.

However, they are not so clever with their choice of dimensions for the USB connector. The connector is much thicker than other similar connectors I have and it is an extremely tight fit in any standard USB receptacle. I measured several connectors of this type (without metal shells) and they are all 2 mm ±0.1 mm thick. The flipSYNK is 2.8 mm thick; nearly 50% thicker!

Since I am otherwise so impressed with the design, I decided to call Scosche customer service to see if this was some kind of manufacturing anomaly. But the rep said it was deliberately thicker for a tight fit so it wouldn't have any danger of falling out. Frankly my greater concern is that it would damage the connector in my $2000 laptop. It is so hard to push into a USB receptacle that I really don't want to risk trying. I have tested the snugness of all my 2 mm thick connectors and don't feel there is any risk of any of them coming loose with normal handling.

Since I do love the design other than this critical flaw, I have decided to file (or sand) down the connector to 2 mm and keep it instead of getting a refund. But I feel the extra thickness is such a serious flaw that I only gave it 2 stars; which I will happily raise to the full 5 if they ever fix this error.

I will add a photo to illustrate the issue.

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So, I read a lot of mixed reviews about the FlipSYNC, but I'm extremely glad that I didn't let the negative reviews dissuade me from buying this. The concept is pretty simple. It's a Apple device charge cable in compact keychain-sized package. It's a brilliantly simple idea and well-executed in my opinion.

Some of the negative reviews I mentioned pertained to the thickness of the USB connector and some people's issues trying to make it fit in their computers' USB ports. While it's definitely a tight fit, I have to say I had exactly zero problem getting it in the USB port of my MacBook Pro. It's a tight fit to keep it from accidentally being pulled out, but it's not so tight that you have to worry about damaging the USB port. That's just silliness or paranoia or both.

Long story short, it's a simple device that does exactly one thing and does it well. I'm constantly losing sync cables or leaving them at home. Either way, it seems I never have one when I truly need it. But, now, I have one on me at all times in a convenient little package. What more could you ask for?

The only caveat is that it is a little hard to get on or off a standard key ring. It basically suffers from the same difficulties with key rings that most car key fobs do. I skirted the issue by putting it on a smaller thinner key ring that then went on to my larger key ring with the rest of my keys -again, basically the same thing they do with car key fobs.

The convenience factor of the FlipSYNC more than makes up for this one small thing, though, so if you're on the fence, do what I did and take the chance. It's not that much of a risk (got mine for $12), and I think you'll be glad you did.

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I read reviews about the "USB chip insert" issues with this when I bought it, but I thought it was people being finicky. It is not. The "USB" end of this device is WAY too thick for practical use every day. I have a mid-2009 MacBook pro, which cost over 1500 new, and I fear every time I use this device that I'm going to snap one of my (only two) USB ports from the inside because this thing literally JAMS itself in.

On another note, it also frequently enters a "Cannot charge with this accessory" mode on my iPhone. I know this is an Apple-approved accessory as it bears the "Made for" and "Works with" logos on the box, so I might need to return it, or maybe its due to the fact that I'm not inserting it fully, risking that the inner "reed" of my USB port would be bent or damaged.

So far, however, I have used the device for successful sync (and some charging) of my iPhone 3GS, and I can still use those ports for other USB devices without issue, but I'm worried about what long-term issues could arise if I continue to shove and jam this thing into my expensive laptop (I'm sure people with less expensive laptops would be just as worried, its not JUST a Mac thing.)

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I purchased the flipSYNK cable with high hopes that it would fulfill my need for a compact and unobtrusive cable to use with my MacBook Pro. Also, despite the fact that I had read the reviews discussing the strange fit between the plug and the USB port, I decided to purchase it anyway figuring that not everyone seemed to find that to be an issue and that I could just see for myself if it was a problem. Unfortunately, I came to regret my decision.

This product fails in a number of ways (in reverse order of importance):

1st, the plastic centerpiece of the cable is meant to be a protective cover for the plugs on the ends of the cord. However, the cord itself is too short to insert both plugs into the protective cover at the same time. So you have to choose which end to protect when storing the cable -one or the other but not both.

2nd, as other reviewers have noted, the fit between the USB plug and the port is extremely tight and you have to use substantial force to jam the plug into the USB port on the computer. Although I was able to get it in, the fact that you have to use so much force did not inspire confidence and that alone made me leery of using the cable.

3rd, having jammed the plug into the USB port and then connected my phone, the laptop recognized the phone and the phone indicated that it had been plugged in but the phone did not charge and syncing did not work. I tried plugging and unplugging the phone several times but kept getting the same result.

4th, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, although jamming the plug into the port did not seem to physically break the USB port (and I say it did not "seem to" because I am still wondering if it might have caused some latent issue that is yet to arise), my computer did nonetheless react in a very disturbing way. Basically, a short time after plugging the phone in, I lost all of the icons on my menu bar and the time and date was reset to something else. Then, a few seconds later, the screen on my laptop went beserk displaying a static like collection of colored lines and nothing else. I immediately unplugged the cable (again, with some force) and although the screen went back to normal, much to my dismay, the problem with the menu bar persisted. I eventually had to reboot to restore the settings back to normal. Feeling a bit daring, and wanting to make sure that it was not something other than the cable causing these problems, I attempted once again to connect my phone to the laptop with the cable, only to get the same result again. That was enough adventure for me and I decided at that point the cable was going back.

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This thing is great, except I can't comment on how long it survives because I only got it last week. It really is more of an emergency cable, and while it is built like a keychain, if you have more than a few keys on a ring, this will make your key bundle annoyingly bulky. I'd consider buying this, knowing that you are probably just going to put it in your bag or carry it around with you independent of your keys.

The biggest complaint that I have though, is that if you have a Macbook Pro, (and others have mentioned this as well) the USB plug feels like it is glued into the socket. It fits entirely too tight, to the point that I have to pick up my computer and pry it out with my other hand. Beware of thisit is really annoying, but I'm more concerned about what a $13.00 piece of hardware will do to a $1300.00 machine. Not such a small gripe, considering its one of the only options out there for a shorter cable.

Overall though, I like it. Once they fix the USB port size issue, it's a great product, but again, I'm not sure how long this thing can last.

UPDATE: MAY 2ND, 2011

CAVEAT: IF YOU HAVE A MACBOOK PRO...

Don't buy this. It has rendered one USB port useless because nothing will stay plugged in. Because of this, I am pretty disappointed in this product. This has led to faulty syncing with my iPad, and eventually the iPad had to be restored because of some sort of connection error. My computer no longer recognized the iPad from this port using this device, therefore it is a faulty piece of plastic that is overall pretty useless. Stick with the cables, or use something made by Griffin. This thing is a piece of junk.

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Mediabridge makes two versions of this dual USB charger. This one is for devices that use the USB standard for charging devices: Samsung, Kindle, Motorola, LG, and so forth. The plastic case is grey, and the box is labeled "12 Volt USB Charger 3.1 Amp Shorted Grey". Note the words "shorted" and "grey".

The other version Mediabridge High Output Dual USB Car Charger For iPad and iPhone (Dual Port High Output Design: 1.0 Amp USB for iPhone; 2.1 Amp for iPad or additional iPhone) is for Apple products, and has a black plastic case.

Since 2007, the USB standard says an A/C adapter that can supply more than 500mA (1/2 Amp) should identify itself by connecting together ("shorting") the two data lines (the middle two of the connector's four wires). This charger does that. Apple expects a charger that can supply more than 500mA to identify itself by putting 2.0 volts on one data pin and 2.8 volts on the other (with respect to the ground pin). Obviously, if the two data pins are connected together (as required by the USB standard) they will have the same voltage; one can't be at 2.0 volts and the other 2.8 volts.

What this means is you can't make a charger that just works with products that comply with the USB standard and also with certain Apple products. Most of the dual chargers have one USB socket that works with Apple and one socket that works with standard products. That's great if you have both products. If you don't have any Apple products, then you're paying for a dual charger and only getting a single working socket with those products. With this one, both sockets work!

Some chargers are designed to work with Apple products but come with a special cable that shorts the data pins. With those chargers, regular USB cables will charge Apple products but the supplied cable won't (at least, not at high current). And regular USB cables won't charge standard products at high speed, only the supplied cable will. I think this is just asking for trouble. Not only do you have to keep track of which cable to use for charging, it also introduces a cable that looks like a USB cable but won't work WITH ANY PRODUCT for connecting to a computer for data (because the data lines aren't connected properly). Why would anyone want to have a cable like that floating around, just waiting to cause trouble?

So, bottom line: if you don't have Apple products to charge in your car, this is a great dual charger. If you only have Apple products, order the black version instead. And if you have a mix of standard and Apple products, look for the dual chargers that have one socket for each (but watch out... most of those have low current on the standard socket and high current only on the Apple socket).

One small problem: this product came with the manual for the Apple product (the black plastic model), which says it is compatible with iPad and isn't compatible with Samsung Galaxy or Motorola Xoom. That's wrong. Just ignore the manual.

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When driving with the GPS and Bluetooth on, the power on my Samsung G3 would drop faster than the regular charger could replace it, especially if you make a few calls. On road trips, when my wife is driving and I'm playing games, it was even worse. With this charger I can put on 1% in about 8 min if I'm off the phone with GPS and Bluetooth is on if it's plugged into the 2.1 amp slot. We have two 12v sockets in our cars so I cannot speak to charging a low use device in the 1.0 amp slot at the same time.

I am also able to charge/use my 8.9" KindleHD 4G LTE in a similar fashion.

This review is focus on the light grey android version, not the black Apple version. While I have heard conflicting reports about whether they are interchangeable, my friend has a black apple version and it seemed to charge my Samsung phone and KF HD w/o a problem so it you are a member of a mixed race family (Android/Apple) you can probably share...just don't hold my feet to the fire on this, it worked w/o problems for my equipment (Apple working on Android devices) on 2 long trips. It was what convinced me to buy the android version. I would email rhe company if you have any questions.

You WILL get an email directly from MediaBridge after your purchase asking if you have problems and they will respond...how often does that happen these days.

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The documentation in the package is wrong. It states that the charger is only useful for Apple products and not for Samsung, Asus, etc. This is incorrect. It is perfectly suitable for charging non-Apple devices, IOW, as advertised.

I checked the wiring and found the D+ and D(green and white wires) are appropriately shorted together. This is in compliance with the USB standard for high-current charger devices. (Apple uses a completely different wiring and voltage signaling scheme on D+ and D-, which preceded the USB standard now used by everyone else).

I then tested the actual output using a variable current load. The "1.0 AMP" socket produced about 1.4 amps before the voltage dropping to about 4.2V. The "2.1 AMP" socket went to about 1.9 amps before dropping to about 4.3V. Part of the voltage drop was due to the cables I was using, so the actual voltage at the socket was a bit higher. This is fine.

So, ignore the supplied documentation. The voltage and current capability is perfectly well suited for charging the big batteries in your USB devices. It essentially supplies the maximum current permitted by the Standard. The so called 2.1A rating is a nominal upper limit, and generally no device, for example my Nexus 10, pulls more than about 1.8 amps.

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Well made and shipped quickly. Plugged it into cigarette lighter outlet using regular power/data usb cable and Nexus 7 Android system settings/battery shows charging as AC.

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Now that we are a smartphone-using, ipod-playing, tablet-reading household, we often need to charge multiple items simultaneously in the car. We leave this plugged in with two cables (one for phone, one for 30-pin iPods) and never have to worry about whether we have the right stuff to make sure we can stay connected while we're mobile.

Buy VMAX857 AGM Battery 35AH Marine RV Deep Cycle HI Performance

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I got the 35 amp hours rated battery (35 amps for an hour) and rated for 18-40 lb thrust trolling motors. Mine is 30 lb thrust.

The 'AGM' type, deep cycle, sealed battery was well packed (box in box) and has 2 terminals with hex head bolts that are screw in bolt with washer type posts clearly marked with a reddish color plate for the positive contact. It was 100% charged when I received it. Sturdy white plastic 4-attach-point handle.

The real nice surprise is its size and weight. I had a WalMart battery (like a regular car battery dimensions) for several years that finally failed, but performed well. But the VMAX857 is considerably smaller in all dimensions and a lot lighter. One hand handling versus a heavy 2 hand weight for the WalMart battery.

For a canoe or kayak outfitted with a trolling motor (mine is the Native Watercraft Ultimate 12), weight and size are paramount. So the VMAX is a much better choice than a 'dual purpose battery' and can be run down to about 1/2 capacity with no harm. By using a 'PWM' digital controller ($25 on eBay), the current draw is reduced a lot and more usable power to the motor.

For a casual trolling motor duty, used at lower speeds (like 1-3 of 5), this battery should recharge over 100 times if normal. I used it for the first time today, always at low or 1/2 speed for about 1 1.5 hrs running time. When I got home, I put it on the charger and it was still 100% charged!

January 1 2013 update: Now that I used it most of the spring and all summer into October as a trolling motor battery, I can tell you that it works great for my small 30$ trolling motor. Having an electric motor rigged with digital PWM speed and pushrod type steering control for your canoe/kayak opens up a lot of fun! Paddling is slow, you cannot fish as you paddle, and if a storm comes up.... with a motor you have a way to get to shelter more quickly than paddling (and I paddle as well as run the motor!). If you insist on a canoe, get a square backed one for a troller or outboard (typically 2-5 hp). And look at the Native Watercraft Ultimate series!

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I bought this battery to power a trolling motor for my Ultimate 16 hybrid kayak. I needed a battery that was light enough to load and unload easily and didn't take up too much space and weight in my 'yak. This battery was just the ticket. I have a 30 lb thrust motor and this battery powered it all day without a hitch. I do not know how long it would have actually ran my motor but I was in the bay for hours tooling all around without a problem. When I got back to my house and set it up on the charger it was fully charged in a matter of minutes so it must not have been very depleted. Love the battery.

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I bought this battery based on other comments which all proved true. It came fully charged, not caps to worry about coming off and spilling battery acid, it is small and at 32 lbs much lighter than conventional marine batteries.

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Used battery for trolling motor 30 pound thrust, It lasted for 6 hours of running and fishing from full out to bumping in and out of gear for casting. Then, ran another 3 hours next day without charging and still had power. Great value

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This battery was used on a small trolling motor and it didn't last 20 minutes on a full charge.....highly disappointed.

Discount eForCity Three-Way Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter, Black

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I bought this 3 months ago and I plugged my GPS, my FM transmitter, and my Ipods charger in all at the same time. I was sketchy on getting this because everyone said it blew a fuse but that never happened with me. Maybe you just can't have too many things using power. Your lighter outlet is only made for a certain amount of watts. Like an electrical outlet, if you have too many things plugged in, it's going to blow a fuse. So you can't be upset at the product. Cigarette lighters are meant to run small things.

Another plus for me is that it sticks out since the cigarette lighter in my 90 New Yorker is a little pushed back.

UPDATE:

After having it for about a year now it still works fine!

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This worked very well, until one day I had three things plugged in and running at once (that's the point, right?) and I started to smell something burning/melting. I quickly pulled it out, and smoke was emitting from its end. Now it's worthless.

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this product burned out my radio fuse. there is not enough description about the product.

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This had internal meltdown the first time I used it! I only had one item plugged in, a small single bulb amber flashing light. The light works fine plugged into the accessory socket directly and the light does not use a lot of current. I don't remember the amperage but I bought it for it's low energy requirement. First time I use the 3 way with this one item and it melts all the internal metal parts into a glob of gooey plastic.

What this tells me is that the metal components are not made of enough quality as it had fatal meltdown before it's own fuse blew! I believe the fuse finally blew because the metal parts came into contact with each other, not because of current draw. I dissected this item and was shocked at the failure and how poorly it was made. But in all fairness, what do you expect for the price? Once again; you get what you pay for.

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I plugged an air pump into this thing and it immediately burned out. Whoops. Wish I would have known. For the price, I may try again...and now I know. But, be forewarned.

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This item works fine, and is convenient for when can't charge with a wall charger; when out. Too bad couldn't find just the plug for my existing chargers, but worth it.

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I found the Power Bright VC2000w Voltage Transformer to be just what I needed. We moved from the Philippines and had several appliances that needed 220 volt power in the United States. While the transformer is fairly large and a bit heavy, it is not noisey. I have had no problem with it using it every morning for boiling hot water with my Korean water heater which boils water in less than 1 minute. The product was reasonably priced and we are happy with it.

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It is 2000W and my device is using 1000W (load). The transformer is cold after using for about 1 hours (good sign). I do not notice any bad part of it, it works what it should be. It has hum noise some times, overall it is good. Daily use, it has been using for more than two month long, no problem.

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I live in Germany and got this to use some of my US appliances like my Keurig coffee maker and blender ... it works great and very quiet ... there are just a few downsides: it's very big, very industrial looking and only can support 1 US or European plug at a time. That said, if you are looking for something to make US or European appliances work with 110 or 220, this is it!

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I purchased this to use along with my USA bought LED TV back home in India where the voltage level is 240.

Pros: Has multiple input selections, and 2 output levels ( 220 and 110), so this is a very generic converter

USB charging works

RMS voltage (as measured by a multimeter) is pretty close to what it should be.

Cons: There is a big banging sound when the unit is energized, guess its normal with any transformer based converters

Somewhere the earthing is not correct. if you put a tester into the earth, it glows.This shows that somewhere there is current leakage. I checked the ground to output phase voltage, that is zero whereas my mains ground to phase voltage is nearly equal to the neutral to phase voltage.

if you connect your sensitive electronics items like LED TV or home theater receiver with improper earthing, it will be damaged very soon.

I bought 3 pieces of this type with different wattages, and all of these have the same problem. so I believe this is not a individual unit problem.

Verdict: if you are buying this for appliances like mixer grinder or heater, you can still use it, but not for sensitive and costly electronics.

On a side note, I bought 1 powerbright and 2 goldsource units, but they look very similar in construction/user manuals/packaging etc. I guess its the same unit but branded differently.

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We had 2 transformers, but were looking for a higher wattage one for the kitchen here in Europe for our numerous American appliances. We went with this one and were amazed. It is the highest wattage and yet the QUIETEST of the 3. We couldn't ask for more. Honestly.

Highly recommended.

Discount OEM Original Rapid Car Vehicle Auto Plug in Battery Charger

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I have tow of these and they seem to work fine. You do have to make sure it is making contact

when plugged into your cigarette light jack....some times you think it is working only to find out

it is not making contact to the car battery/alternator.

Yes I recommend....you don't have a lot of choices.

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It was the wrong brand for my particular phone but it is a nice charger. The blue light that illuminates the center is not very bright.

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GOT MYNE UP AND RUNNING HAVE IT ON OUR RV ROOF AND WILL SAY IT IS DOING A GREAT JOB. VERY LIGHT AND EASY TO HANDLE AND FOR THE PRICE YOU CANT GO WRONG VERY HAPPY!! THINKING ABOUT BUYING ANOTHER AND LINK THEM TOGEATHER AS WE DO ALOT OF OFF THE GRID CAMPING.

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Discount Campbell Hausfeld CC 2300 Portable Inflator

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The battery croaked after 5 years. I just bought the same thing again.

It will probably last longer if you follow the instructions. It's apparently a lead-acid battery and should always be recharged before it gets too low, which I did not do.

According to the manual, the battery has enough juice to completely inflate 8 car tires or run an 8 watt TV for 14 hours. Max output is 15 amps @ 12 volts.

Shop around. An orange logo home improvement place sells these for a good price.

PROs:

The CC2300 is perfect for tires.

The built-in pressure gauge and clip-on inflation hose make tire inflation a breeze.

You're going to waste money on gas unless maintaining your tire pressure is real fast and easy. This unit makes it real fast and easy.

It's compact. It has little compartments for all the accessories (charger, hose, 12 volt cord, extra fuse, etc.)

The switches and indicator lights are clear, sensible and ergonomic. The handle, and everything about it is to like.

The cigarette lighter socket lets you use it as a 12 volt power supply, and also lets you recharge the unit from your car's cigarette lighter. (I never used these features.)

CONs:

It has very low air volume for air mattresses or large beach toys. I wish they had doubled the air volume and maxed the pressure at 115 PSI instead of 230 PSI.

The pressure gauge reads about 4 lbs too high. Need to compensate.

It's "household quality" not industrial quality. One of the little compartment covers broke the first day I had it.

Strangely, you are not supposed to use it while plugged in to 110 volt AC.

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This review is based on my using this product only a few times so I can't comment on its longevity or holding a long-term charge. I bought this because (1) I am too lazy to go to the gas station to put air in the tires and many gas stations don't even have air hoses anymore anyway, or else they charge you for air; and (2) by the time you get to the station the tires have warmed up and the pressure isn't accurate anymore.

The build quality of the unit is satisfactory. Everything is clearly labeled and the instructions are brief but clear. The hose and accessories fit tightly in the compartments provided and there isn't room for anything else in there.

I charged it overnight, hooked the air hose to my car tire and turned it on. It is pretty noisy and the air fills rather slowly but then this isn't an expensive compressor so I don't think it is realistic to expect anything more. It took about 30 seconds to add two pounds of air. The air hose made a tight clamp on the tire valve and the embedded tire gauge is adequate although it is best to use a more detailed gauge since the supplied one does not have marks for each pound of pressure, only in increments of 10 pounds. I noticed that the reading per the embedded gauge matched my separate tire gauge, however (which is also made by Cambell Hausfeld so maybe they're in cahoots with each other).

All in all, so far I am glad I bought this because it is much easier to add air in my garage instead of driving to the station. I just hope this thing lasts, which based on how it has performed so far, it should do the job for a while.

Note: I am adding this on July 31 after having used the unit for a while. It still works like I wrote above, but I find that it doesn't take that long for the yellow indicator light to come on telling you it needs to be recharged again. I'd say it lasts long enough to check the tires on two cars as long as none of the tires needs a lot of air (like maybe 2-3 lbs per tire at the most). However, you can always plug it into the cigarette lighter and use it and then you don't have to worry about the battery drain.

Well now I am adding something again on September 30. I've found this unit really does not keep a charge very long at all and the yellow light comes on before you can even finish with the 1st tire. If you plug it into the cigarette lighter outlet then it works fine (make sure the motor is running so you don't drain the battery) but otherwise, don't depend on this to provide air in the case of an emergency.

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Purchased to replace portable air tank. I used it three times [two bicycle tires and partial inflation of car tire to 36 psi] over a period of approximately six months.

Attempted to inflate a water device and battery indicator was 'Low' after 3-5 minutes. After charging for four days, it still reads 'Low' and strange noises coming from the case but not enough air to inflate volleyball!

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I bought this 4 months ago to replace a Campbell Hausfeld air compressor with almost 20 years of service. My old compressor used 12V DC current only (cigarette lighter)and this one has a built in battery. The battery is of little use to me because it won't hold a decent charge; it never really has despite charging according to directions. I charged it overnight for use this morning. The charge inflated the tire from 19 psi to 23 psi before going dead.....4 measly pounds on a "fully" charged battery. The tire size is 235 65 17, so not a small tire by any means, but 4 pounds?? I used the cigarette lighter cord to finish the inflation to 32 psi.

Sturdy construction, adequate length hose to reach valve stems at their highest point, fairly quick inflation compared to my old compressor. Storage area for cords WAY too small, expect to do some serious stuffing to fit these back into the storage space once they're unraveled....or you may even give up after a few minutes.

This is perfect for bicycle tires using only the internal battery. But, expect to use the cigarette lighter cord if you plan on inflating auto tires.

It's just frustrating when you expect a product to perform as you thought was advertised. Except for the small storage space, I would have absolutely no complaints on this product if it DIDN'T have the internal battery to begin with. But since it does, it should at least hold a charge enough to inflate a set of tires that are each a few pounds low. Ok, even 2 tires each a few pounds low would be borderline acceptable....but a single tire 4 pounds on a "fully" charged battery....not acceptable.

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I have had two of these. The first overheated and burned out. The 2nd one when fairly new somehow jammed the piston at exact top and wouldn't turn. It kept blowing fuses. I took apart and moved by hand but when put back together it couldn't get pressure over 30 lbs. The air volume is very low too. I'm now shopping for a 110 volt unit with more air volume.

Cheap PYLE PLRD92 9-Inch Flip Down Monitor and DVD Player with Wireless

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I just installed this flip down DVD player in my Suzuki wagon. It went in real easily and looks really good. It's pretty thin so, it's not too big or hanging down too far to interfere with head space. It's easy to use and the picture is real nice. Here's my quick install video if you're looking to get a better idea of the DVD player or looking for help to install it.

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I was excited when I first got this dvd player and did the install myself on my 2007 Odyssey EX-L (with sunroof, but no factory RES). I also bought a pair of XO Vision IR-620 headphones which work okay, were cheap, but do have a noticeable hum. The unit itself wasn't hard to install the trouble I had was mostly because the Odyssey's headliner is a challenge to bring down. The mounting screws that come with the unit are way too short, though. You'll probably need to pick up some longer ones at the hardware store. There's six screws that mount the unit to the mounting bracket I used 4mmx30 (70 pitch), i believe. I bought a couple extra long (55mm) screws too that make installing easier. You also need four short sheet metal screws to mount the bracket to the cross beam in the roof just behind the sunroof. Might want to pick up some insulated quick connectors, too. Oh, and before you go through the install, connect the unit to the battery and make sure it works.

After installing I sat in the 3rd row seats and discovered that the headphones cut out. Leaning forward about 6 inches, they'd come on. The range was only about 3 feet! So I called Pyle. Service dept. was decent. I got hold of a rep with in a few minutes. They had me send the unit to Pyle's office on Dec 30 even tho I was a little beyond my 30 day Amazon return time. On Jan 10 I got it back. Not too bad considering it was over the New Year holiday and two weekends. They included a note that said they replaced the infrared bulbs. By the way, since i spent a good deal of time installing the mounting bracket and wiring, I only sent in the main dvd unit and kept the bracket installed in the van. Re-mounting the unit to the bracket is easy with the quick connectors. Biggest problem is lining up the 6 screws with the holes in the bracket (those extra long screws help here..) And I'm pleased to report that the range for the wireless headphones is fine now.

I do have a few complaints about the unit. First, the manual is poorly written. Parts of it read as though its broken English, like someone in China tried translating. The remote isn't intuitive and doesn't work from the driver's or front passenger seat. That's particularly irritating I thought I'd be okay with a model like this with the dvd player built in to the roof monitor b/c I assumed (incorrectly) that'd I'd be able to control the unit with the remote from the driver or passenger front seat. Luckily, the monitor swivels around enough to see it from either front seat, so its still workable. Also, my 6 y/o is better at using the remote then I am, so he can run it himself from the back seat.

The unit has built in speakers, but don't plan on really using them on the road they're not loud enough. It also has RCA audio output (and video too) that I connected to the factory radio but I got a lot of hum and engine noise. I didn't have much luck with the FM transmitter a lot of static. Plan on buying IR headphones. When its dark, the infrared bulbs glow red and are visible in the unit's passenger side light compartment.

The unit has a clock display, kind of a nice feature, but it apparently is only a 24 hour/military clock. Not a deal breaker, but my 6 year old is completely baffled by military time.

The memory doesn't seem to work. That is, if you turn the unit off the dvd starts from the beginning next time you turn it on. I'm quite sure I wired it correctly, there is a lead to the battery (for lights, clock and supposedly memory) as well as to switched power (for dvd/monitor power) and the manual indicates that there is a "memory stop" and "memory play" but I can't get that to work.

UPDATE: There is a setup menu setting to turn "Last Memory" on. The default is "off". And even turning it on, it seems to have a mind of its own sometimes working, other times not.

Having said all that, my kids love it, the unit was pretty inexpensive, service was pretty good, the swivel monitor is a nice feature, the picture quality is good, and the wide screen is plenty big enough. When the monitor is down, it blocks about 1/3 of my rear view in the mirror. When its up, I can't even see it in the mirror.

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I bought the PLRD-92 and I have to say, that it DOES have a built in IR Transmitter. I bought a set of wireless headphones and they work GREAT. the sound quality is excellent, even to the Radio thru the built in FM Transmitter. I contacted PYLE prior to making this purchase and they told me that the unit DOES come with built in IR Transmitter. I don't understand why people here on Amazon reviews are saying otherwise. You do have to keep in mind that wireless headphones ONLY work when they are in-front of the unit, not behind it. it is a safety feature to keep people from using the wireless heaphones while driving. The side with the LED lights on this unit should be facing back, because it is on that side of the unit that the IR sensors are located. The signal to the headphones is automatically disconnected when the headphones go past the point where the IR sensor is located. again, ITS A SAFETY FEATURE. I am very happy with my PLRD-92 and HIGHLY reccomend it to anyone in search of an affordable Pulldown DVD player for their vehicle.

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I purchased this DVD player after reading reviews and wasn't too sure about it. As most of the comments stated, the FM Transmitter is horrible!! You have to turn your radio up almost all the way to hear anything out of it. And even then, the static in the sound is just horrible! I have 2 older IR headphones that my kids use, but even then, they have a noticeable hum! Other than the sound, the lights on the unit turn on by themselves!! I came out to my Suburban in the morning and found the lights ON... when I open the door, they turn off... quite annoying! Thinking about returning it for a different brand/model. Other than that, installation was a breeze and the video quality is great!!

--------UPDATE 9/23/2012--------

I have contacted Amazon for a replacement on this DVD player! The unit quit working ENTIRELY!!! The only thing that still works, is the ONE annoying blue light that dims, then brightens at night while your driving!! When I receive my new player, I won't be connecting the lights! They never worked correctly from the beginning. I contacted Pyle's Customer Service about the issue, and they told me how to wire the lights... DUH! I already had the lights connected, YOUR people somehow messed that up!!

A replacement is on it's way, and hopefully this one will be better! Unfortunately, I have to buy a direct connect box for my '02 Suburban to get any kind of decent sound without turning my radio to the max!!

--------UPDATE 12/9/2012--------

A replacement arrived a while ago for this DVD player! Just now getting to updating my review! The new player works GREAT!! I would definitely take it over the $700 one that was installed into my Mini-Van when I purchased it!! The one thing that I recommend... do NOT hook up the lights that are in the player!!!!!! The lights are what initially caused the static disturbance in the radio! The FM Transmitter built in works fine, just don't hook up the lights!!!

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I've had pretty good luck with Pyle players. This unit has worked really well for me. A great product for the price and can be installed with nothing other that power run to the player. I didn't have any problem mounting it to the roof in my mini van (one reviewer mentioned that screws were too short. While it might be a bit easier with longer screws, depending on the design of your car's roof, longer screws might be a problem). I tried the IR audio transmitter once and it seemed to work okay. I almost exclusively use the FM transmitter and route the sound through the car stereo. I have almost had no problems (signal strength has been fine, but a couple of times the FM transmitter mysteriously stopped working. A power off and back on of the unit fixed it both times though).

My favorite feature is the ability to read data video files off of CD, DVD, SD card, or USB memory. That means I can load up a DVD-R with 4 or 5 divX movies or pop in a memory card and be good to go. that gives my kids a lot more to watch on a lot fewer DVDs. The only downside to that is (at least with divX files) the auto resume feature doesn't work.

The only negative that I have is that I have lost the remote and not all of the playback features are available on the player itself. There are arrow keys that let me navigate DVD menus and scroll through media files, and I can play, stop and pause, but I have now fast forward/back or skipping options.

I have been using it for over a year and overall I have been very happy and have recommended the unit to others. Especially when compared to the factory DVD option in vehicles, which is usually several thousands of dollars and a smaller screen, this unit is a steal.

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We bought this to power our laptop and cell chargers while on a road trip to the Grand Canyon. This unit was compact and easily packed in with the laptop. It worked flawlessly and saved our sanity by giving the kids power to "entertain" for some of the less senic drive times. The only minor complaint is the cooling fan, it just added a little white noise noticable at less than cruising speeds. On the plus side it also reminded us that it was sucking power when we would shut down the car. Overall we are very pleased with this purchase.

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I got this inverter elsewhere. I'm very happy with it, and I was very amused to see other reviews complaining about how noisy it is. This inverter will power my laptop just fine, as well as charge my blackberry via USB. The noise is acceptable to me. I'm a guy, and I like things that plug into power and make a whirring noise. It makes a whirring noise, so I know it's on, and the green light comes on when it's plugged in to let me know it's providing power to whatever I have plugged into it.

If you have a medium or larger laptop, heed my warning: If you're looking to charge your laptop from a dead battery, this will do it, provided you don't do something stupid like turn the laptop on while it's charging. You have a choice: You can keep the laptop powered by this inverter while your battery is at full power, or you can charge your dead laptop while it's powered off. You will probably ruin the inverter or pop its fuse if you try to charge your dead laptop AND power it at the same time.

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I've had other inverters before and this one isn't louder than any of the other ones i've had. It does it's job and is cheap. It's nice to be able to charge my iphone and laptop at the same time.

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I was planning to buy Car charger for my two cell phones, Ipod, Digital Camera Charger,video camera charger; but cost for each of them was a big factor, then i got to know about black and decker inverter; It solved all of my problem. The price is quite reasonalble.

Charges all of the device quite efficiently.

Advise, it has low hissing sound; so if you are listening to soft music with your ipod connected, it might spoil the mood. Incase of Ipod first charge it

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Warning, the cooling fan inside this inverter is way too noisy to be used in a car. I can't believe Black & Decker can sell something like this without violating a noise safety level regulation, the fan is entirely too loud and the white noise it generates will slowly drive you crazy. It's especially bad if you have a dashboard where the 12V cigarette lighter is close to the steering wheel or heating/AC vents and not far from your ears, like I do. I used it during a 2 hour road trip and my ears were very unhappy by the end of the trip. No amount of music, road noise, or max fan speed setting on the AC could drown it out.

The physical design of the unit is great and the single AC and USB outlets are exactly what I needed. 100W is perfect for laptops, cell phones, and mp3 players, I've had no trouble using any of them with this inverter. I also like the way the neck bends 45 degrees in either direction, that helps get it out of the way somewhat (again, that depends on the placement of the 12V output on your dash).

I guess if your 12V cigarette lighter is near the floorboard this inverter might work for you, but the noise level of the fan is so bad that I would advise everyone to skip this and find something else.

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WORKS JUST HOW IT SUPPOSED TO WORK... LOOKS GREAT AT NIGHT I GOT THIS PRODUCT FOR MY BOYFRIEND AND HE LOVES IT

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These decals are fantastic. During the daytime if you have tinted windows they cannot be seen but at night time they light up when you are in motion and automatically shut off when the vehicle is stopped for 2-3 minutes. I bought 2 of them, one for each back door window. They are bright when lit and clearly viewable. Would recommend for any real football fan. They come in all NFL teams and some college. They take two AA batteries each unit and are activated by the motion of the vehicle.

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He loved it...he was skeptical considering where he wanted to put it had blackout tint. He turned it on and looked through it and was amazed!

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this is a xmas gift for my hubby and we haven't open it let but I was very pleased with it so far and it looked awesome so hopefully when he opens it on Xmas he will love it and it will look awesome in his truck

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Let your spirit shine for your favorite NFL team with this light up decal. It shares your team spirit day or night! The only thing I had to modify was it sticking to the window and I secured it with fishing line. My husband bought me my first one & I liked it so much I purchased a second one so I could show my spirit out both sides of my car. My father liked it so much when I drove my car up to his house I bought him one for father's day. It is motioned sensor so if the car is moving your spirit is shining.

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I have a 2008 PT Cruiser and had two valve stems break on the original equipment Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors (TPMS). The original Daimler Chrysler product number is 56053030AC manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors product number 425OA225. This is a 315 MHz TPMS. The previous Chrysler/Dodge Product number is 68001696AA.

The Orange Electronic SC36AA Tire Pressure Sensor has excellent quality and fit perfectly. My local tire store installed them for $7 per tire. Once installed, the low tire pressure light turned off as I was driving home from the store. I shopped around and found other brands at my local auto parts store for double the price $65.00. If you ask the tire store to get the part and install it, it may cost you 4 times the cost $125.00. Happy driving!!

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I bought this pressure monitor with a lot of reluctance. I mean I was not sure if the unit was going to syncronize with the factory installed pressure monitoring system on my 2006 Town and Country Touring mini-van. I have to say that I was uneasy after I left the tire shop because the low pressure light on the dash board was still lit. But after driving off and about three miles into my trip, the low pressure light turned off. I have had no problem with this unit. You can't beat the price. I priced the unit through my local Chrysler dealer. Trust me, you don't want to know.

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the TP monitors shipped and arrived in one day! They worked perfectly as soon as they were installed, no dealer visit required, they synched with the computer immediately. I've driven over a month with them and no problems whatsoever Awesome purchase!!!

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My 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been progressively breaking the poor quality factory TPMS valves. Bought this because of good reviews here at Amazon, but wanted to see how one worked before getting anymore. Appears more robust and weather resistant than original. Sync'ed up and cleared TPMS warning light within two miles of leaving tire center, holds pressure well, so I'll be ordering more to fix the whole vehicle.

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Very easy to find correct sensor on web site. Price was reasonable and Delivery was on time. I will go back to them if I ever need to purchase another sensor or anything else they sell.