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I use this in a cabin power system I build as a remote switch to turn off my inverter, which is in the basement/garage area of my cabin. It works great and as expected. Thanks again.

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I needed a disconnect relay that draws no current once switched on for my motor home. It works great! My house battery was getting cooked when the motor home was plugged in a land line, now I can disconnect the battery so it doesn't get over charged!

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This produt works perfectly, was received undamaged and in a timely manner and was offered by the merchant at a great price. I would highly recommend this vendor and this product to anyone!

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Worked perfectly and the coil cord is much more practical than the one that came with my Navigon.

The item was exactly what i needed at a very competitive price. Shipping was speedy and prompt and affordable, and this was a flawless transaction.

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After reading the poor reviews about this product not working while charging, I still wanted to go for it. As expected the product didn't work. I emailed the vendor and he asked me to ship it back to him. I objected to pay the shipping fee and asked him for total refund. He agreed to send me a replacement saying that the one he sent could be a defective one. So the replacement arrived and as expected, it also didn't work. So I emailed the vendor about this and he agreed to refund back me in full.

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I read the other reviews and hoped I would get a charger that has the special modification needed for a Navigon to charge and operate at the same time. Unfortunately the set I received were standard universal chargers and placed the Navigon into 'PC mode''. Mine was ordered from BlueMall. It will cost more to send them back that it is worth to me, so I will keep them around for other mini USB devices I own. I really dislike products with proprietary cable needs for this very reason. To be clear this (and any other mini USB) charger will charge up the gps. But to use it while it is charging you need a specially modified cable that shorts pins 4&5 and preferably puts out 1A of power. My search for a working replacement cable continues...

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This adapter was exactly as described and was received well within the anticipated time of arrival. I found a similar adapter selling for 5 times as much at Staples before deciding to search online. Would definitely recommend this merchant.

Best Generac 5606 XP Series XP8000E 12,000 Watt 410cc OHV Portable Gas Deals

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I was excited when I found out that Generac got back into the portable generator business. They sold their portable generator line to Briggs and Stratton a few years ago but they are back to producing portable generators again. I always liked the Generac portables. They were quality products at reasonable prices. I've owned a Generac 4000EXL for 12 years. It is a great little generator and the only one I knew of at the time with an OHVI engine. My experience with the 4000EXL is the reason I purchased the XP8000E.

I ordered my XP8000E over the Internet. Due to the bad ice storm in the Northeast, none of the local dealers had them in stock. I paid $50 less than Lowe's sells it for and that included free liftgate delivery, which was nice since this unit weighs 200lb. In retrospect, the ability to return it to Lowe's would have been worth the extra $50.

The XP8000E was well packed. The packaging is ingenious and if you follow the instructions, removal is really easy. On the down side, following the instructions means you are cutting all four corners of the box so if you have to return it, you have no box. The generator is mounted on top of a heavy cardboard support. It suspends the generator just enough so you can slip the wheels on without having to lift it at all. Once the wheels are on, the generator rolls easily out of the now flattened box. The only thing I didn't like about the old red Generac generators is that the wheels were under the motor end and the handles were on the alternator end. The alternator is the heavier side of a generator so you were lifting the heavy alternator end whenever you moved it around. I was pleased to see that the new models are designed so that the weight is over the wheels rather than the handles. This makes moving the XP8000E almost as easy as the 4000EXL, even though it weighs twice as much.

The next step was to fill the generator with oil. The XP8000E Operator manual specified 3 different oil viscosities depending on ambient temperature. There was no oil that could be used for all temperature ranges. This is a nuisance because in New England, temperatures can vary widely and I didn't want to have to change the oil 4 times per year (for each season). Conversely, the engine manual for this generator said 5W-30 full synthetic oil could be used from -20°F to over 100°F. Since this conflicted with the operator manual, I called Generac for clarification. They told me 5W-30 synthetic could be used at any temperature and that is what they use at the factory on their test generators. I picked up some MobilOne 5W-30 and proceeded. The first thing I noticed when filling the generator with oil is that the lower support (a U channel) is upside down from how it was on my old 4000EXL. The U is facing up. The support is also directly below the oil fill, the oil drain and the oil filter. What this means is that it will be nearly impossible to change the oil without getting some in the channel. With the old models, it would just run off and providing you had a strategically placed pan underneath, there would be no mess. With the new design, the channel fills with oil. Since the engine is directly over it, you can't get access to clean the channel so the oil will slowly drip out over the next few days. I'm not sure what the engineers at Generac were thinking but this is a very bad design. Next I gassed up the generator. When I removed the gas cap, I discovered there was a mesh filter cup in the fill tube. This interesting way of filtering the gas makes it difficult and slow filling the generator. The filter cup prevents you from inserting the fill nozzle of the gas can more than 2 inches into the opening. The filter also restricts the flow so the combination makes filling the generator very slow. Pour too quickly and you will spill gasoline everywhere. Considering this generator has a 9 gallon gas tank, this is a significant inconvenience and another design flaw.

I fired up the generator after filling it with oil and gas. It started right up but I noticed a few more design flaws. Generac went to great lengths to put all the controls on one panel. This makes controlling the generator easy because you don't have to walk around the generator to reach the various controls. Unfortunately, this arrangement is poorly implemented. The choke, which was easy and smooth to operate on the older models is now controlled by a cable. The choke positions are vague at best. Also, if you are not very gentle with the choke lever, you will pull it out too far and then it jams. If you don't pull it out far enough however, the generator won't start. It is near impossible to put the generator in the full choke position without jamming it. Then you must wiggle the lever to get it aligned so you can push it back into its socket. Also, the on/off switch and start button, which were separate on the older designs are combined into a single rocker switch on this model. Left is off, center is on and right starts the generator. It takes very little pressure to move the switch to any of the 3 positions. I could easily see someone inadvertently pressing start when trying to turn off the generator, thus grinding the starter mechanism. You have been warned so be careful! Last, the fuel shutoff valve is extended through the front panel via a plastic knob/shaft assembly. It is difficult to turn and I'm betting the plastic shaft will crack from stress over time. So that is at least two and possibly three more design flaws.

That said, as long as you get the choke to the proper position, the generator starts easily and it is as quiet as the 4000EXL Pretty impressive considering the engine is twice the size. Next I checked the voltage and frequency. The frequency was 63.5 Hz with no load, which is excessively high. Most motors will not like this. My well pump specifically states that the frequency must be no more than plus or minus 1 Hz. Frequency in a generator is directly related to engine speed. Higher engine speed equals higher frequency. I applied a 6000W load to the generator and adjusted the engine speed to obtain a frequency to 60Hz. I called a friend who also bought this model and told him what I found. He checked his generator and also found the frequency to be 63.5 Hz. In conversation, he mentioned that his generator was running poorly out of the box. I told him to check to see that the foam element was oiled. If not, this can cause the generator to run lean. When he examined the filter, he found the foam element was not installed properly and was actually folded in half so it wasn't completely covering the paper element. He suggested I check mine, since he found it difficult to install properly due to the placement of the filter housing. I checked mine and sure enough, mine was folded over too. So far, I was not too impressed with the quality control. I ran the generator for about a half hour with various loads. Thankfully, it ran great without flinching.

I shut down the generator and stored it in the garage. A few days later, I went into the garage and noticed a strong gasoline odor. Since the generator was the only new addition, I went over to see if that was the source. It was. I examined the unit and found gas was leaking near the gas shutoff valve. I checked the tightness of the hose clamp on the gas line. It was properly tightened. Closer examination revealed the gas was coming from the valve body. There are two screws on the face of the valve. I thought perhaps they may be loose. I took a small Phillips screwdriver to snug them up. One of the screws was very loose and turned freely. It had obviously been stripped during assembly. I'm disappointed at this point but no big deal. It looks easy to replace so I'll just email Generac on Monday for a replacement part. Hopefully we won't have a storm before then.

I got a reply Monday with the names of 2 service dealers in my area. I called Generac because transporting a 200 lb generator to a dealer 30 minutes away would be a major pain in the back. Plus, I don't have a pickup and the generator was leaking gas. I had drained the tank over the weekend but I was unable to get out every last drop, so a 30 minute drive with gas leaking in my SUV was not an option. I explained this to the rep on the phone. She told me I could not replace the part myself because that would void the warranty. Excuse me? The manual tells me I must adjust the valve clearance after the first 25 hours of use and every 100 hours after that. I am qualified to adjust valve clearance but I can't replace a simple valve? Please!!! I pressed the issue with the customer service rep. She put me on hold. When she came back on the line, she suggested that I put a towel under the generator to catch the gas and bring it to a dealer for repair. My brain's internal filtering system shut down at this point as I asked her, "You expect me to drive 30 minutes with a generator leaking gas onto a towel in my car?" I was persistent and finally she agreed to order me a part. She questioned me about exactly what part I needed and I told her the fuel shutoff valve that screws into the gas tank. She put the order in and told me I'd have it the next day. I was happy and thanked her. The next day, nothing arrived. I got the part 2 days later. Not great but still not bad. I opened the box and prepared to install the part but it was the wrong one. She sent me the valve from the GP8000 instead of the one for the XP8000E. It would not work in my generator. Working in the service industry, I know how difficult it is to explain what is wrong over the phone. A picture is worth a thousand words. With that in mind, I took a picture of the valve she sent and labeled it "incorrect part". I also took a picture of the valve in my generator and labeled it "required part". I emailed both pictures to the rep. She apologized and placed a second order. Again, it did not ship as promised but arrived the following Monday. I opened the box and again they sent the wrong part. This time they sent the plastic control knob for the fuel shutoff but not the actual valve. I was amazed at this point. I called Generac and asked to speak with a manager. I was told the customer service manager would call me back but she never did. I got desperate at this point and called the two service dealers previously emailed to me by Generac. The first dealer could not look up my model number. He said it wasn't in his system. I called the second dealer and he is trying to help me. I just hope I can get this resolved, otherwise I have a $1300 paperweight. The dealer told me that he has seen several of these valves leaking because the screws were stripped during assembly at the factory.

My biggest concern is that I have requested 3 times that a manager from Generac call me but none has ever called. Based on my experience, I'd recommend that you run far away from the Generac brand. If you need support you will be left out in the cold. If I ever get this resolved, I'll post an update.

Update: I finally got a call from the customer service manager at Generac. She initially insisted that the correct part was sent. I asked her if she looked at the pictures I emailed. She said yes, but everyone she spoke with told her that was the correct part. I suggested that perhaps one of them should walk down to production and look at an actual generator. Obviously, they have the correct part when they assemble the unit. She told me she would call her vendor and get to the bottom of this. She told me the generators were not built at their facility but shipped already assembled. I'm not sure what that means. I always thought Generac builds their generators in their own plant but I got the distinct impression that this is no longer true. She did call me back the next day and I got the correct part 2 days later. Total time from my first call to receiving the correct part was about 2 weeks. If anyone ever need the fuel shutoff for the XP series of generator, the part number is 0G85920101.

Needless to say, I am very unimpressed with Generac's quality control and customer service. While the XP8000E offers good bank for the buck, I have serious reservations about recommending it. My 4000EXL has lasted over 10 years. I'll be curious to see how the 8000XP fares long term.

This would have easily have gotten 4 stars if it weren't for the quality and customer service issues I experienced. To get 5 stars, they would also have to fix some obvious design flaws like the poor choke and the U channel engine support that collects oil. A better designed start switch would be nice too. Perhaps the key type I've seen on other units... -Joe

Update 4/20/2009

We had our first power outage since I got the new generator online. It performed flawlessly. My well pump, which challenged my old generator was no problem for the XP8000E. The voltage and frequency stayed solid under load. The voltage never dropped below 112V, even with 2 refrigerators, the oil furnace, some lights and the well pump running. The frequency stayed within 0.4Hz. I think that is pretty impressive for a portable generator.

Update 4/28/2009

I received a very nice call from the director of customer support at Generac. We discussed the concerns I had with her customer support department. She assured me they have been addressed. She also told me that she had discussed of my suggestions with her engineering department. I'll be interested to see if Generac addresses these issues but I was impressed that they read the reviews on Amazon and took the time to call me personally.

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I bought this fourteen hours before we lost power for 182 hours.

OPERATION

It's very simple to operate. You could easily show a child. It was easy to fill. If you accidentally spill a little fuel it doesn't end up over the control panel or the muffler. There is easily accessible first-stage fuel filter in the filling area. Very nice feature. It has an hour meter which is very handy. I like the options for plugging items in. They give you a very nice 25-foot extension cord for the 30 Amp circuit. VERY nice.

PORTABILITY

It is very portable...easy to roll and maneuver. It is heavy. Two good-sized male adults or three people to load and unload from a pickup truck. One person can easily lift one side to maneuver over a curb.

Easy to assemble. All you have to do is add the wheels, add oil, add fuel. The fold-down handles are VERY solid and just a really nice feature. I rested my garage door on the frame so I could have the muffler outside.

NOISE

You are not going to have long conversations around it. It's louder than my 650 but it's supposed to be. I did not feel it was too loud but I'm sure someone makes one that is more quiet.

FUEL EFFICIENCY

We ran a 1,500 watt heater, a TV/satellite receiver, two notebook computers, a wireless Ethernet router, a satellite modem, a 300 watt light, a 150 watt light, a 250 watt infrared lamp, a livestock heated water bucket for the miniature donkeys and a heated water dish and heated blanket for the barn cat and our large GE fridge. Plus we used a few other items on occasion but everything above was on all the time. I filled the tank as full as I could...over-filling it according to their instructions so it probably has a little more than eight gallons. We ran it for 14.5 hours and it was still running when we turned it off for the night.

I've always liked the Generac name and have had a good experience with them. They give you everything you need for your first maintenance. They give you a paper funnel. So if you buy this while the power is out you can get it up and running quickly.

Negatives: Noise, the oil level "dipstick"

One more negative. Changing the battery. The engineer who thought this little nightmare up should be flogged. The Torx head bolts are on so tight I went through two Torx head bits...and I mean broke...before I could get the item off to access the battery. It should have been accessible from the frame. Really? Feel the need to hide the battery, did ya? I still love the generator and would buy it again but if I ever meet the engineer who made the decision to hide the battery there's going to be a fight

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To start, in my updated review I would bump this to 4 stars if ratings editing were possible.

Like another reviewer here, I am the proud owner of a 10+ year old Generac 4000xl. That model ran great the entire time I've had it, though is not quite powerful enough to start my well pump without struggling. I've wanted a bigger unit for some time and last December's ice storm here gave me a good reason, so I went with a name I already knew and trusted. I also decided to go with the XP over the GP for the "True Power" technology, though I'm having difficulty determining how that actually works as nobody at Generac Customer Support can explain it to me other than "it cleans up the power". Anyways, I bought my unit at Lowes as they have it for a much better price that Northern Tools. the model number for Lowes is 5708 (vs 5606 from Northern Tools) though they are the same machine from the same assembly line. Everything out of the box was easy. Nice packaging, easy setup, etc...as others have already stated. So I was hopeful. Before starting I picked up some synthetic 5W30, got everything ready to go. I then checked the air filter to make sure my prefilter was lined up correctly per suggestions here and found that there was no prefilter. I called Generac about this and they stated there is not supposed to be one, which is a little confusing as others here have stated that their units came with a prefilter. So anyways, I started the unit and it seemed to surge up and down for a few seconds until I adjusted the choke. Surge went away and I pushed the choke all the way in and she was up and running fine. I let her run for about 15 min then put a small load on it...everything seemed fine. Took off the small load and went to power up my 3/4 HP well pump (I believe it draws about 4500W to start...well within this Genset's ability) and the gen started the pump but for about 10 seconds after the start, the engine on the genset surged up and down...almost as if it were starved for fuel. "Well this aint good" I thought. It evened out finally but I'm sure it was NOT good for my well pump...certainly would not be good for any electronics that may have been attached. So I reproduced the problem several more times and called Generac. Their customer support, while polite, had no useful advice other than "take it to a dealer." I called my local dealer who will look at it even though I bought it at Lowes (the local dealer doesn't sell XPs). He stated it sounds like it needs some carb adjusting. So that's where I'm at....I dropped $1350 on a brand new generator and right out of the box it runs poorly. Generacs's response..."we have your money, we can't help you."

The only other idea I've come up with is due partially to what another reviewer stated....the air filter precleaner. Since mine did not come with one, and the lack of a precleaner could cause the engine to run lean, I may try installing one ($0.55 at the local dealer) to see if that helps out. The Rep at Generac did state that there should not be one (even though other folks have them in their units and the instruction manuals clearly state that your prefilter should be cleaned) but I'm a little leery regarding Generac Customer Support's level of knowledge.

I'm giving this 2 stars for now because I'm hopeful that it may be a simple carb adjustment and nothing more. I expect a Generac GN engine to run flawlessly, not run like a cheap Chinese knockoff. Fortunately there is a parts and labor warranty for this unit and other than my time trailering this thing to the store and back, it should end up working out okay. I should have been able to give this 5 stars as I did with my 4000XL many moons ago, but Generac's extremely weak customer support and the fact that this should have been adjusted correctly out of the box has made that impossible. If my local dealer needs to send any charges my way, I will certainly be taking it up with Generac Management as this unit should not need ANY adjustment out of the box. I have already shot them an email asking management to contact me about this issue. I'm not too hopeful for a response.

UPDATE 9/2/09

I picked up a prefilter from the local dealer and it made no difference as far as how the engine would surge under a heavy load. I spoke with the company that installed my well pump and they informed me that starting watts for the pump will run around 4000W well within this Generator's means. Also, never received a reply from Generac Customer Support. Looks like I'm stuck taking it in for an adjustment at a local service center.

Update 9/4/09

I received a call from the rep at Lowes who sold me this unit. We talked about how poorly it was performing and he thought it was likely due to the carb setting at the factory. Since you can't adjust the carb yourself anymore (thanks for nothing, EPA) there is not much that could be done other than returning it or bringing it to a service center and HOPE that Generac would cover the adjustment. He therefore offered me a swap for another unit he had in stock. The new unit works great. No more hunting under load. It also sounds better while running and the voltage is a steady 120/240. As an aside, I opened up the air filter and a prefilter is in fact installed...this after the Generac Rep insisted "the instruction manual is wrong, it should not have a prefilter." Whatever, no harm done outside the loss of some time and 2 quarts of Synthetic oil. If I could update the rating I would bump it to a 4. I would give it 5 stars if it weren't for Generac Customer Support's lack of knowledge.

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I've noticed that some poeple have complained about some of the "features" as if they were design flaws. I'd just like to give my perspective.

The unit is constructed out of steel (and perhaps cast aluminum). The wheels are semi-solid, meaning no air, meaning no flats. If anyone has tried to push a 200+ lb object with a flat tire, they know how hard it is. The tires do develop flat spots, but the flat spots are hardly a hinderance to rolling. I'd much rather have a little "thump thump" than have to spend 10 minutes inflating a flat tire.

The OHVI engine is pressure lubed with a filter and a pressure cut-off switch (that could be bypassed in an "emergency" if you were sure that the pressure switch was the problem). This means that the engine parts are fully lubricated and the oil stays cleaner, longer for longer runs between changes. The fuel valve is a little sticky, but a little bit of silicone spray makes it a little easier to turn. I would sure hate for it to be so loose that it vibrates closed during use, so the tight turning is a positive to me.

The choke does have a faint click into the middle position. You can also just estimate it by placing a finger behind the knob. Really it's just a choke, and while there is a "full open" and a "full closed" anything in between is just that, "in between." The convenience of it being on the front panel outweighs any percieved "need" to feel it "click" into a halfway position. Perhaps a little cable lube (like a teflon dry lube for bike chains) would help make it smoother, but mine was just fine the way it was.

The batteries do die rather quickly, I blame the cheap battery charger that lets the user overcharge the battery and boil out the acid (yes they are sealed, but they do have vents, and they will boil). A replacement battery is available from Generac and third parties. I'd recommend invesing in a more sophisticated charger than the 1/2 amp trickle charger included.

The engine starts so easily that it starts every time on the first pull, even when sitting for a few days.

The gas tank is rugged metal. The fill port does have a screen. I am not sure why some people feel the need to complain about having to fill it slowly because 1) it's nice to know theres not crud in the gas tank and 2) the screen is completely removable, so if you don't want it, take it out. I suspect that review was just looking for ways to demerit a fine quality machine.

The handles are rugged and the handle locking mechanism is nicely designed and well placed on top of the hinge.

The unit is quieter than I expected, but as loud as a lawn mower. Some fault the mufflers in such units in general, however these engines run at 3600 rpms, and with all that metal spinning around, are going to make a racket. To compare, pop the hood on your automobile and have someone race the engine in neutral while standing to the side. I dare say that the generator is quieter. For a truly quiet, long lasting unit, I'd look into a 4 pole water cooled diesel unit, but you'll also be paying for it. So far the unit has prooved to be easy to start, tollerably quiet, and easy on gas.

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Sadly, the battery shipped dead and never held a charge, that is, from day one.

Starts easily with the pull cord some days, and on other days, it can take 10+ pulls with the choke at various settings.

Handles our house load pretty well. I see no issues with the power output other than that the UPS's think it generates dirty power.

Fairly mobile, I especially like the handles. The electrical panel is nicely arranged with good-fitting weather covers everywhere.

I would have rated this a solid four except for the battery, which I have found is also not covered by the warranty.

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I bought this cord to use it when I drove to PA, so my children could watch their favorite movies in the car. I got very disappointed when it didn't work. It DOESN'T work for the Panasonic DVD-LA95.

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After a couple emails and a miscommunication/wrong product ship, we were sent the right product. Good communication and David got us what we needed. Thanks

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bought two of these, neither of which work or charge LV55 player.

Amazon should be ashamed letting them peddle this kind of rubbish here. Waste of time and money.

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Very satisfied with product.It fit my dvd player perfectly and it was in great condition. It also arrived super fast. yay!

Review of Uniden GMR1038-2 10-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

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AT THE TIME THAT I BOUGHT THESE, IT CAME OUT TO 12.00 PER UNIT (24.00 FOR THE PAIR) VERY GOOD DEAL...AMAZON ADVERTISES THAT IT COMES WITH CHARGING UNITS AND IT DOES NOT. BE VERY CAREFUL. I HAVE COMPLAINED AND IT STILL SAYS IT ON THE WEBSITE FOR 2WEEKS NOW. APART FROM THAT -ITS A PRETTY NICE UNIT, RECEPTION IS FINE (NOT 10MILES THOUGH) ABOUT 1-2 MILES ON A BUSY HIGHWAY..BATTERY LIFE IS POOR.. WITH CONSTANT USE, YOU CAN GET ALMOST 1 DAY OUT OF IT. 4 AAA BATTERIES. THE RECHARGABLE UNIT IS A MUST..BUT FOR 12.00 PER UNIT NOT MUCH ROOM TO COMPLAIN.

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The four units I purchased served the intended purpose just fine. Easy to use and set up. We were on the road 600 miles, three vehicles, one being a 26 foot rental truck. Keeping in touch was a must and they worked just fine. However, the claim of a 10 mile range is ludicrous to say the least. Uniden must have tested the range with one on top of Mt. Everest and the other on another nearby mountain top. Battery life is poor to ridiculous even on low power. Smart move is to carry an extra 20-pack of AAA's.

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I don't want to rate this product, since I haven't used it. I had to, though... I just wanted to share with everybody that this product still does not come with a charger. I received them, left them unopened upon not seeing a charger, called customer service (they didn't do anything about the posting), and sent them back. A waste of time and effort and extra hassle and waiting to get the money back. Do not get mislead by pictures or descriptions.

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Does not compare with Motorola. The range was poor. Interestingly, when I pressed the call button, that was transmitted but the recipient couldn't pick up my voice and vice versa. If they work for you, then you have a good deal. But not for me.

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They work OKyou won't get anywhere near 10 miles in range though. They drain batteries quick, so have a couple sets of charged up rechargeable batteries handy.

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I got this phone charger for my niece. She only has a phone charger for home and a car charger. Not one in her office and a lot of times she forgets to charge her phone at home. I got her this to leave in her office. She says it works great. This charger charges the phone up fast no issues with it at all. Simple set up. She likes the fact that it has a slot to charge and extra battery in the back even though she doesn't have one now she maybe inclined to buy one.

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IMPRESSION BASED ON EXPERIENCE:

This is my second pair of Motorola 2-Way radios. I have tried other bands like Midland and been very disappointed, but Motorola has never let me down. I needed two extra radios for a fishing trip to Colorado so that my father, my brother, my son and I could stay in touch. I was amazed at how good these radios did in the mountains. At one point I was over three miles away from my father on the other side of a mountain and we could still talk clearly. Now I know 3 miles in not as far as the 23 miles range that is claimed these radios can reach, but if you know anything about how these radios transmit, then you know that for it to transmit clearly through 3 miles of solid mountain is close to a miracle. I have a pair of Midland G-300 Two Way Radios that claim a 10 mild range that cannot even reach 1/2 a mile through forest on straight level ground. I was also impressed with the battery life. Even after a long day of heavy use these units had plenty of power left. One was left on over night after being used all day and it still had power the next day.

Since I want this review to be helpful to people people wanting to buy these, I want to make something clear. The range claim that any 2-way radio manufacturer makes, is base on optimum conditions with no structural or atmospheric interference. In real life you can never expect to get those kinds of ranges out of any unit. Due to the curvature of the earth I would not expect that any radio could reach farther then 10 miles under normal conditions unless each radio is located in an elevated position with a valley in between, such as on either side of the Grand Canyon. So when you buy a 2-way radio, don't pay much attention to the range claims that are made. Just make sure that they will do what you need them to and don't expect a miracle that deifies the laws of physics.

PROS:

Motorola quality, great range and battery life.

CONS:

None that I can find.

THE BOTTOM LINE:

If you are looking for a good pair of 2-way radios for hiking, camping, fishing or similar, look no farther. If you are looking for 2-way radios for some sort of specialized professional use or something else these may or may not be what you are looking for.

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I bought 2 pair of these radios as well as 3 pair of the MR355s. They cost $20 less, so I could get about 3 pair of these for 2 pair of the MR355s. I distributed them to my supervisors, vehicle operators and field engineers in our open area shipyard.

The reception is fine, although you do notice the clearer sound and slightly longer range of the MR355s (I'm talking only a couple hundred yards longer).

The unit uses the supplied NiMH battery pack or 3 AAA's. Of course, AA's batteries like the ones used in the MR355 would have more power and last longer, but then, the MR355 has more features (like vibrate and an LED flashlight) that use up more power. Anyway, I knew the compromises when I got the units.

However, I wasn't ready for the MH230 to show 2 bars on the battery icon and yet the display wasn't functioning clearly. Some of the LCD lines were very faint or could only be seen at an extreme angle. For instance, the 8 looked like a 9 bcs the left lower LCD bar wouldn't light up. After trying out the features, I fully charged the battery. Wouldn't you know it, at full charge, all the LCD's work. At partial charge (or discharge, as you like it) some of the LCD bars would fade out. This happened with all 4 MH230 radios and didn't happen with any of the MR355s, even as the more expensive radio's would run out of juice. NOTE to Giant Electronics, fix this issue! You're ruining Motorola's rep.

Anyway, we use the MH230 in thick steel crane and payloader cabins, talking to people in the office 700 yards away with a couple 30 foot tall cargo ships and a few dozen welders doing their thing in between. The sound is mostly clear and everyone gets heard. The users wish they had the PTT earbuds that come with the more expensive units, but hey, you get the bright yellow ones, be happy!

The guys who crawl around inside the steel hulls get the MR355s with the PTT, vibra and lights. They're happy too.

4 stars for the unit performance, minus 1 star bcs of the LCD problems at half batt.

Can't complain I'm not getting the 23 mile range, or they would owe me stars. BTW, many 25 Watt vehicle or base station radios with 36 inch antennas won't get 23 miles, so don't expect these reach that far.

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I purchased these walkies so our group of 6 could keep in touch during a 7 day cruise. They did not dissapoint. We never had any problems with interference or static. One day, we were off the ship,about 6 miles from port and the walkies actually worked getting in touch with our group still on the ship! We were impressed! We look forward to using them for this upcoming ski season

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I'll admit that when I came across these 2 way radios when just browsing electronics one day, I had no intention of buying any. Though my son and I hunt and fish where we occasionally get separated, we always have cell phones along for keeping in touch. Upon closer examination however I was intrigued by the fact that this pair of radios (as well as several other ones within this price range and higher) carry all 7 NOAA weather channels. They are essentially a two way communicator that is a full fledged weather radio as well. This may not sound all that significant unless you happen to own, or are interested in owning a small portable hand held weather radio like some available here on Amazon. The single portable walkie talkie size weather radios on Amazon that don't do anything else but receive weather, are far more expensive per unit than buying two of these two way radios. Simply put, these radios are literally two for the price of one when comparing them to other hand held weather receivers here. Not only do you get two walkie talki/weather radios, but you also get a holder/charging unit that keeps them fully charged and ready for action at all times. They also carry the same alert option that other NOAA weather radios have so you can be advised of dangerous weather in your home, or wherever you happen to take them. I don't really believe that I would recommend these radios solely for the purpose of weather radios if one could honestly say they would never have any use for a two way radio. However it just so happens that when you own a pair of these you would be surprised how often you do find a situation where they come in fun and handy. When my son and I go out in the wilderness now we take these along in addition to the cell phones. They are very loud and clear and never lose a signal like cell phones do. When I am not using them for communication, I keep one on the local NOAA weather station and are continuously informed of the latest weather and advisories 24 hours a day. They get excellent weather reception and besides, there's two of them. When for whatever reason one dies or has an accident, there is an instant replacement ready to take its place. Whether you are considering these radios for two way communication, or just for their weather feature, I highly recommend them. As two way radios go they are very reliable and have an excellent range. And as for the weather radio feature, they are one of the best bargains around... PS: If you are interested in an even cheaper pair of two way radios with the weather feature, check out the Cobra model at the link enclosed. These Cobra radios have a shorter range as walkie talkies but are the very cheapest pair of two way radios with weather that I could find on Amazon. Just $25 a pair as of this review. Check 'em out...Cobra Micro Talk CTX85 Gmrs/Frs 2-Way (Black)

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I've never written a review before but was motivated to write this one. This is a great product. My fly fishing buddy and i use these in the mountains and they are great. Very clear. My friend even fell into the river, and after drying out, the radio came back to life.

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It charges but sometimes it makes weird noises and the instruction manual is not really helpful so I had to figure out how it get it to start charging something on my own. The adaptors work great! And I have been able to use it for both my computer and phone. The battery life is really long.

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Reliable and accurate, this transponder is the best in the industry. The included mounting and use instructions are very easy to read and make installation a snap. Excellent online support available if needed.

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Defective on second use. I've spent $3 for this charger, $6 replacing car fuses, and here I am 2 weeks later still without a phone charger. You get what you pay for.

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This charger did not work from the get go. I took it out of the package, plugged it into the receptor of my new car and it blew the fuse. I put it into 2 other vehicles and it did not work in any of them. Guess I got my monies worth.

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Great product! Cost less than a dollar; ATT wanted $29 for a similar item.

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I was a little worried because this charger was very inexpensive but it worked fine when it arrived and I've used it several times with no problems.

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I have received product from this company before and didn't have a problem. This product, however, as soon as I used in my vehicle started smoking. I unplugged it immediately and haven't used since. I would not recommend to anyone.

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I have a 3 year old Garmin nuvi 885T, and the battery started to slow down, so I thought I'd order a replacement. Right price, quick shipping, arrived in perfect condition. That's the good news. I put the new battery in my GPS and charged while driving. I parked and pressed the 'Stay On' icon when I was at the grocery store for 20 minutes. Got a 'Battery Power Low' on my return. I could get it 3/4 charged according to GPS meter, but even when driving, it would not charge fully and ran down rapidly.

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December 12, 2012 update: I never returned the replacement batter I ordered , and ended up ordering another battery from this seller. It arrived quickly and has worked perfectly since I installed it. I guess the previous purchase was a lemon. I am happy with the new one. By the way, I received a belated comment from the seller after I posted my review offering to exchange or refund. I'd tossed the receipt and didn't bother, but I was pleased that they at least made the offer.

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The comments made have nothing to do with the product or its uses. They have a good point as to the lack of proper discription of the product. These are panels are excellent for their intended job. While they do not reach the highest theoretical charging numbers, they are good at producing power in the REAL world. For example, on boats and other moving objects where the panel is best mounted flat. They also continue to produce power at much lower light levels, e.g., cloudy days. That being said, they are only part of a system. You don't buy tires and expect to drive arround town without the car do you? HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED: 1. battery(s) With a small panel and big battery(s) and another power source you could be ok. 2. Charge controller 3. If you plan to power 110v products an inverter. BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING READ A TEXT SUCH AS THE 12 VOLT BIBLE! IT IS POSSIBLE TO HURT YOURSELF DIRECTLY, CAUSE A FIRE, AND DAMAGE THINGS! It's not hard or rocket science but you need to do a little research.

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We bring a lot of digital gadgets with us when we go on vacation. All of them need power. Some of them need a LOT of power. Most of the time recharging batteries is as simple as plugging in the charger. However, when you are out in the middle of nowhere, an electric outlet may not be "convenient".

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I ordered the Solarroll and my parents brought it to me in Brazil (so no returns).

I didn't realize that in order to power your laptop with this, you need to buy a car charger adapter. This is only specified on the website--the info isn't easy to find. And, not all adapters work. In fact, none of the three that I've tried do anything at all. I can tell the solarroll is charging something because a little light in the adapter goes on, but there is no charge going into my laptop--even left for hours, nothing trickles in.

So it gets two stars because I'm pretty sure the unit isn't defective. But it loses three because I'm out $300+ and what I paid for three adapters. I feel pretty stupid at this point--so much for my attempt to be environmentally conscious and live slightly less on the grid. I agree with the other reviewer--this needs either a universal adapter, or some better instructions (or any at all) on exactly what type of additional device one needs to buy to make the damn thing work!

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The folks that made this NEED to make a universal adapter that comes with this. Just giving a cigarette car receptical is idiotic. Also, there is no explanation on how to serially connect these units. The container it came in was too tall, too thin walled and flimsy, and came with a huge stupid hook at the top of it. I ended up having to make my own durable, more fitting container. Not sure it's worth the money unless you are stuck in a garbage dump like Africa where half the time I never had electricity.

SuperTooth Buddy Bluetooth Visor Speakerphone Car kit-Black Review

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This is a simple device and easy to use, but sometimes the Bluetooth stays connected through-out the house, while my truck is in the driveway. This is the main reason I give this 4-stars. Charging port is under the device and if you are running low, it is hard to keep it mounted while stuffing the charging cord in between the device and the sun-visor. That is a minor reason why I also give it 4-stars. [See Update at bottom, recently lowered to 3-stars]

What's in the box:

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1. SuperTooth Buddy bluetooth device

2. Car charger that uses mini-USB

3. Magnetic clip that allows you to use the device with the sun-visor closed or open

What I like about this:

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1. Simple to setup and use; it gets the job done!

2. I press the green button and I can do voice-dialing the same way as I do with just my phone.

3. Seems like a pretty good battery charge, seeing how I never turn it off... probably 2-3 weeks worth, but I do not make lenghty calls in my car

4. Good price

5. Good volume, nice and loud

6. Callers report my voice sounds clear, though they can tell I'm on a speakerphone

7. Seems to work well in this Texas heat, which probably exceeds 120degrees inside the car in July/August, my Motorola T-325 did not. [See Update!!]

What I don't like about this:

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1. No caller id, it only rings or you have to look at your phone display for $20 more, the Jabra Cruiser2 and Motorola T-325 announces the caller's name!

2. Bluetooth signal is almost too strong. I've parked my car in the driveway and sometimes it stays connected. I kid you not, but I take aluminum foil and just wrap it around my phone when I come home and usually the bluetooth signal drops and it disconnects.

Why don't I just turn off bluetooth on my phone?? Well, more times than not, every time I turn off Bluetooth on the phone, I forget to turn it back on and usually it is when I am driving and the phone is not easily accessible. You don't want to go around digging for your phone, that's why you get a Bluetooth speakerphone like this :).

Why don't I just turn off the actual device?? Well, more times than not, every time I turn off the device, I forget to turn it on, and usually it's when someone calls me and only my phone rings, etc. At this point it is too late to turn it on and hope it pairs in time AND answer the call.

So my aluminum foil method is silly but it works. Just wrap it for a few minutes when you come home and it seems to stay disconnected. The next time you get in your car, it will auto-pair.

3. One time with my phone in a backpack in the back seat, it took almost 10 minutes after I went over a speed bump before it auto-paired. *Most* of the times, it pairs within a minute of getting to my car. I'll strike this as a freak occurrence and update this review later if it reoccurs.

4. You have to hold the power button for a full 10 seconds before it turns off, but then again, I rarely turn it off, for reasons mentioned above

5. The charging port is on the bottom of the device, not on the side, this makes it very difficult to charge while mounted on the sun visor or on the clip.

How does it compare to other devices I've used?

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1. I've owned two of the Motorola T-325 and that device has *EVERY* feature I have ever wanted, from caller-id-NAME-announce, auto on/off, automatic low battery warning, long battery life, easy to charge while mounted on the sun-visor, wonderful wonderful device BUT POOR RELIABILITY. One flat out broke and the second one seems to overheat in Texas, it will connect and disconnect 10 times while driving. Both occurred outside the warranty period. If the Motorola T-325 was more reliable I'd still be using it. Motorola has a newer version called the Roadster, but I'm seeing the same reliability issues in the reviews.

How does it compare to other devices I've researched?

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1. For about $20 more, the Jabra Cruiser2 seems to match the Motorola T-325 that I used to love, but the Cruiser2 does not have perfect reviews and no auto on/off. The Cruiser2 does do caller-id-NAME-announce though. If the reviews were more consistently better, I would've considered the Cruiser2.

2. The Motorola Roadster is a little more, but I am hesitant because of my T-325 reliability issues also, a lot of 1-star reviews...

3. The Jabra Freeway is brand new, but 3 times the price! If the Jabra Freeway drops in price by 60% I would consider it it also has caller-id-NAME-announce, auto on/off, etc. Does not have exactly perfect reviews.

So until the next perfect device comes out with really good reviews, I decided to save money and get the SuperTooth Buddy. In the pursuit of hands-free, it gets the job done, minus some of the nice frills of more expensive units out there.

[Update 9-6-2011]

I have now returned my SuperTooth Buddy for several reasons:

A. The first time I needed to charge it, I charged it for several hours until the "halo" light turned green. The next day I used it fine. The second day, it would not turn on at all. I charged it up again and it seemed to work fine for a few days....

B. With my phone in the cupholder, it did not auto-pair for another 10 minutes, this has now occurred 3 times. Sure, I can turn the unit on/off and or toggle my bluetooth and make it pair, but I shouldn't have to, it should automatically pair when in range. For battery-savings, perhaps *MY* phone defaults to checking every 10 minutes if it doesn't find a device for a long while, or it could be the SuperTooth, who knows, but other devices like the T-325 (and BlueAnt S4 and Jabra Freeway) automatically turns itself off and on, so this was never an issue before.

C. I decided to return it when it wouldn't turn on again 2 more times. The second time it happened, it worked on the way home after a short trip doing errands. The third time, I got a little Sherlock idea, and put the device on the a/c vent to cool it off (even though it was not too hot to touch). After just a couple of minutes, the device then turned on and auto-paired and worked fine since. So my assumption is that if it gets too hot in your car, that the device won't power on. (You can test if it is on by hitting the "Up" volume button, when it reaches max volume level, you should always hear a beep, regardless of being paired. Holding down the power button should also beep on/off, too. In my cases, the device would never turn on or beep, etc.)

Final Parting Summary:

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With the 30-day warranty period almost over, I decided I needed to return it ASAP given the reliability issues I've seen related to Texas Heat so far. Too much finagling involved to make it work; things should just work out of the box. I still think 3-stars is fair because those of you in a much milder climate, might have great luck with this. When it works (and turns on) it is a pretty decent no frills bluetooth speakerphone, especially for the price. Like another review mentions, if you're sitting on your couch one day and go to use your phone and hear nothing, it is probably because the bluetooth is still connected in your car! hehehe. This is probably why the other manufacturers added *motion-sensing* auto on/off...

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I bought the Supertooth Buddy for my Mother in law, as I needed something easy to set up, and operate without too many bells and whistles, and the Supertooth Buddy is it! Personally I am getting tired of the technical "arms race" with electronic devices. The Buddy does it's job well without having to jump through hoops. I read the manual, explained it to my wife, and she set it up for her Mother, no problems! To me that is the true test, as my wife isn't a gear head. If she can set it up, and my Mother in law can work it, then it passes the test. It is plenty loud enough for conversations, and the magnetic visor clip allows the Buddy to be swapped from one side of the visor to the other in an instant if one needs to change the visor position. A great bluetooth device for those of us who just want something simple that works. It comes with a car charger and USB to Mini USB cable to charge the unit. It does not come with a home charger, though one can use the USB cable to charge it using your USB port on your computer. Standby time is 1000 hours, so the lack of a home charger shouldn't be an issue.

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I bought this several months ago and absolutely love it! It's so great to be driving and not have to worry about cords getting in the way. It keeps charged for almost a week and I use it several hours a day. It's so easy to use and charges in about an hour in the car.

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I was fed up using bluetooth headsets with my iPhone. Everytime I seemed to want to use it, they were either not paired properly, battery dead or the person on the other end could not hear me properly.

So, I was looking for a hands free car kit. A full integrated one for my Audi A4 was about $400+. Too much.

So after some investigating, I came across this alternative.

What I really like about it, is that it just works. I charged it up using a USB mains adapter, 3 weeks ago, I paired it up with my iPhone (that took about 1 minute) and then clipped it onto my visor. I have not had to charge it since.

Whenever I walk up to the car, it beeps to say that it is speaking with my iPhone. From then on, it just works. Sound is clear in both directions. I just leave my Bluetooth on my iPhone 4 on. I know that when I step into my car, then it will automatically be working.

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Was doubtful when I ordered this item as most of the other hands free car kits I have used were more expensive. I was very surprised that this speakerphone is hands down the best I've used so far. It beats my Motorola, Jabra and LG in sound quality (both incoming and outgoing) and is very easy to set up and use. My other speakerphones all died after only a few months in the Texas heat. So far, so good on this model. Not a bunch of extras on this unit, but I really just wanted a hands free that I could understand the conversation clearly and that I didn't sound like I was talking in a coffee can. This is the unit. If you are looking for a good basic hands free speakerphone with excellent sound quality and ease of use, this is it.