Review of Sirius SR4000 Orbiter Receiver Satellite Radio

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This is one of the older (to my knowledge) Sirius units. I've had mine 3+ years. They are bigger and clunkier than many of the new models, but to me with the larger display and button size it is far easier to use and preferable. I have 5 of these in my family and have not had trouble with any of them. Mine is used in my car on my daily commute and then taken into the office to be used all day in the compatible boombox. I've looked at the new ones and while they do appear a bit more slick and sophisticated, I've decided for now I'll keep what works very well for me. FYI In two of our cars, I have the unit hidden out of sight in the center console with the antenna on the rear deck inside the car and it works well if you make certain the antenna has a good view of the sky. To me the trade off of a possible very slight degradation of performance is more than offset by the convenience of a totally inside the vehicle installation.

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don't know if this product is good. display innop upon arrival. Can't recommend, no way to judge if it is good or not.

Discount BESTEK 150w power inverter car dc 12v to 110v ac inverter dc

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I got this as part of my emergency kit, just to have more power options in the event of a power failure, like we had in Sandy. I have not tried this in "anger" yet, no need has come up, but I did take a nearly dead BlackBerry, Kindle HD, a smart phone and it charged them all perfectly (I did them one at a time.)

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I took off a couple of points for the sloppy AC wave form and the idle current use, but would recommend to a friend with the above caveats, and would personally buy again knowing what I know now, after all it does work well for what I wanted. While potentially annoying to someone using this in the car stopped for a long time, the fan running all of the time is actually a good thing for the life of the product, parts will run real hot under a full load and cooling them properly will help prevent failures.

As a rule of thumb always get 2 times the wattage / mA your device actually needs, these run best at 50% load and that also allows plenty of headroom for occaision usage spikes from your device. (Plus I think the ratings are on the "optimistic" side, attained only with an ideal load under ideal circumstances, so not a lie, just not likely your experience.)

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PROS:

Will USB charge most phones and tablets.

115VAC -Suitable for the uses I had, phone wall wart

DC Output (USB) very clean and obviously just going straight through a regulator, nicely done, no introduced ripple at all (means same as battery itself) -Also no change in voltage with load change, held rock solid, again, just like a battery would (did)

Form Factor, small, easy to use, just toss in glove box

Dual USB port to charge two small devices at once, tried my BB and smart phone at the same time

Reasonable Fan Noise while car is in motion (count on it being on all the time, no matter what the load)

CONS:

Very Ugly 110VAC Waveform -This is likely to not work on anything but older non-switching style wall warts, and very well built new ones, you will want to try this before needing it. If your wall wart is 2" square or larger it is likely an older style one and will work fine, if it is a itty-bitty one (technical term :) then it may not work, my BlackBerry one worked fine and it is clearly a new style switching wall wart, but it is a very expensive one (well built). To be fair it should be noted that all small static inverters work this way, but I suspect some do a better job than this unit, the only thing is you'll pay a lot more for a "true sine" wave inverter and likely not need it.

Draws 220mA just plugged in, most of this is the fan. This is only an issue if you had intended on leaving it plugged in all the time.

While the fan was not bad I would not want to be stopped in the car for a long time using it, but on the road, on the move at about 35MPH I could not hear it at all.

Form Factor is also a pro and con, on the con side is where you need to plug it in, as an all-in-one unit, make sure you have enough room around your lighter / accessory plug for this to fit. If that is an issue there are other unit available with a cord or you can buy the lighter extension cord for a few bucks here and solve the problem, much smaller plug, and much deeper socket so it stays in better.

Video:

This is shows the Bestek version of a 110VAC sine wave and a view of a real sine wave from the wall (utility power). Looks a little rough and easy to see why it might bother power supplies that can't easily smooth this out, such as inexpensive switching supplies. (Non-geeks, this is not as bad as it looks, as noted all inexpensive static inverters are going to look about like this)

Specs as measued by me:

Idle Current Draw about 1/4 Amp (220 mA)@ 13.5DVC

AC voltage varied from 110.08VAC @ 12VDC exactly, 112.84VAC at 13.5VDC so it moves around with input voltage.

AC votage also varied on load, from a base of 112.84 VAC at no load, to 107.17 VAC at 120W, at 75W it was 110.26 VAC

Frequency varied from 59.774Hz 61.032 but a 10 minute average came in at 60.044Hz (75W load)

DC ripple was not measurable on anything I own, essentially 0 any load

DC Voltage 5.04VDC, like a rock

BTW -The 300W version of the Bestek waveform looks exactly the same, so same design just beefier parts for more power.

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This inverter produces a square wave AC output, which is unsuitable for inductive loads such as fluorescent lights or computer notebook power supplies or for motors, instead of the nice sinusoidal AC output of normal mains power. It should work for resistive loads like incandescent lights, although those are higher power and are being phased out now.

Even if at this price point one has to expect it, the user should be aware of this significant limitation. When connected to even low power fluorescent lights or computer notebook power supplies, the inverter does not power the device and its indicator LED switches from green to blinking red. The USB DC output was sufficient to power devices such as USB lights however.

The plastic face on one side of the inverter was cracked inside or otherwise not firmly attached to the body so that side pulls out a few millimeters when an AC plug is removed. One therefore has to hold the face in place to avoid separating or breaking it further.

The end that plugs into the car power port is short enough and the face/body large enough that it may not fit in some cars without a wired extender because the large body may be physically blocked by the plastics in the car console.

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Mine arrived fast and has a red body. I like the sturdy one-piece design.

This 150W unit has passed all the tests I threw at it so far, for charging USB devices and running small devices requiring 110VAC. NOTE: Because 150W can draw over 10A, I have upgraded my under-dash fuses to 20A.

The box it was shipped in is close-fitting, and makes a great carrying case.

For the price I was expecting something noisy or ineffective, not the case. This is a wonderful product at a very nice price. I will recommend to friends!

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Looked for a power inverter for my daughter so her children can watch videos on the long trip. Charges the laptop and phone just fine. Works as advertised. Doesn't get hot.

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Did not charge iphone when connected to the usb port it includes. The charges was simply not recognized by the iphone. When I plugged in my laptop, the power adapter of the computer buzzed and clicked loudly. In spite of this, I left my computer connected for a few minutes only to realize that it was very very very slugishly charging. I found this item not to work. This is the second bestek item that I've owned and they both malfunctioned out of the package. Im sad to say im done with BESTEK.

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Good product to purchase for the price. If it was more I wouldn't purchase it because the cord is not long enough and when I try to talk on the phone the cord becomes disconnected from my phone. But overall for the price it's okay.

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For this price, I thought I would try it, since Verizon wanted $29.99. I am extremely pleased. The service was nearly perfect. The charger arrived in 3 days. It works. Not much else to say about a charger, but I will definitely deal with this company again for all of my accessory needs.

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When I ordered this charger I thought it was too good to be true, or just impossible. The price is ridiculously low. The quality of the actual item is pretty low too, but you get what you pay for.

Works fine to charge my phone, the only problem is that the actual end that you plug into your lg Dare is a little bit too fat so you feel like you're shoving the cover for the slot way out of the way.

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This charger gets the job done. The only downside is that the cord is kinda short, so if you were planning on trying to talk while charging it(which you're not supposed to anyway) the cord is a bit short/

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Works great and it is inexpensive, can't believe some people pay $30.00 for there charger from the Verizon store when this one works just as well.

Review of Quantum FX Wireless FM Transmitter with USB Charger

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I bought mine on groupon this was good!! We tried on android the mic didn't work I don't know if the phone was the problem but I tried on my iPhone and it was awesome!! Good buy!

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No reception at all when connected to my samsung galaxy 3 android phone, I plan to return it asap gor a refund

Reviews of GTMax Hot Pink USB Mini Car Charger Vehicle Power Adapter for AT&T

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This product is great for traveling. It is definitely mini! It is worth every penny tho! i am always fighting with bulky car chargers but not anymore!! Only pitfall is it gets hot to the touch when charging. Other than that glad I bought it!!

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This product ended up over heating and would take FOREVER to charge my phone. This proves that you get what you pay for. Very cheep product.

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This is a very pretty little car charger. It has a red light that comes on to let you know its working which is convenient. It has held up well and it is most definitely worth more than the price I paid for it. I love it!

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YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR ALTHOUGH IT WAS A GREAT PRICE THE CHARGER BREAKS EASILY I ORDERED BECASUE ITS CUTE AND I LOVE PINK BUT IT DOES BREAK EASILY SO BE CAREFUL

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I thought this would work with any USB cord, but it doesn't. It only works with the phone it was made for.

Retractable Power Pack (Car Charger & Travel Charger) for Nokia Review

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These chargers are perfect, exactly what I needed. I wanted them to keep in my work bag so I can have them if needed but nothing to take up too much space and be messy with the wires. I also wanted them for travelling and they fit my needs perfectly and are so compact. I love them and I think I'll get another set for home and do away with the original pair.

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Best GSI Super Quality Desktop 3-In-1 Rapid Charger/Cradle/Data-Sync Deals

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It is not very sturdy. The extra charger on the back is the best feature. It is useful but you may want to spend a little extra on a better cradle.

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The cradle fits my HTC Thunderbolt but the phone sits tilting forward just past straight up vertical, when it should be tilting back. My fix was a wood wedge under the base. If you can't do something like this maybe this one isn't for you.

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I wanted a docking charger for my thunderbolt. When I bought my phone I did not buy any accessories for it. The store was way too expensive. So I started looking on Amazon. I came across this model. I purchased this and could not be happier. I just dock the phone on there and it charges my phone. The only thing now that I need is an extra battery. I did not know that I could charge an extra battery when I bought this. There is a slot to charge another battery behind where the phone docks on which I think is cool. I am going to buy another battery now. I will update on how charging the extra battery feature works once I purchase another battery.

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Theres a horrible blue light that literally shines to the ceiling. If you like it dark when you sleep, dont plug it in beside your bed or even the same room.

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The unit is great. cradle for phone, charger and spare bat charger.

There is a light which does nothing but makes a good night light.

Review of CV4 CV4B001C 12V Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery

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I bought this battery to replace the one on my Honda Ruckus. It is half the size and probably a quarter of the weight of the stock battery, I read somewhere you lose almost 5 lbs (which is important on small engine machines!). I have added a LED tail light and blinkers and the stock battery seemed to really struggle with the added power needed, this battery starts up strong and it seems to have plenty of power to handle the upgraded lights. I have only had it for a few days so it is hard to say if it will hold up or not.

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Review of Black Travel / Home AC Charger for Microsoft Zune 2nd generation 4

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The shipping days met my expectation.So did the product.It's easy to use,charges fast.And didn't get hot after charging.Ihave no negative judgements on this product.

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GTMax Rapid Car Charger w/ IC Chip + Home Travel Charger Review

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The home charger did not work at all and the car charger worked every once in a while. When I plugged the home charger into my GPS, the screen became fuzzy (like a TV does when it does not have signal) so I am hoping it did not damage it...

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I have only used the car charger and it is very good and works well. The cord is a little short so if you need a long cord more tha 16" then you need a different manufacturer.

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This transaction was smooth and as expected. The product matched the description and I received it in a timely manner.

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Ive had this on a TTR 50 for about a month and a half now. When I received it I topped the charge off on it and put it on the bike. It has worked so far very well. I cant give 5 stars yet simply because I haven't had it long enough to do so. Its working great so far!

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Problem with first shipment, but after I finally got the product, it works very well, just as expected and it charges my phone super fast.

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This product is amazing. It charges my iPhone super fast, and it's so convenient to carry with you, anywhere that you need to take it. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who looking for an Apple-certified charger.

Cheap Schumacher 82-6-PE Dual-Rate 2/6 Amp Manual Charger

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I have owned this charger for about 5 years now and i am impressed on how it still works considering that I use is all the time and slow charge batterys all night! Well worth the price.

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To be brief, I bought this a few years ago (from Amazon)and I have used it a handfull of times to charge dead car batteries and it has worked as advertized. It works well. I am pleased with the purchase as I got it for a good price. I would suggest it to others who are looking for a "lessor amp" power charger who don't mind waiting a little longer to charge something versus a chager that is is a faster charger with higher amps such as 10 or 12. Very good value for the $$.

Schumacher PID-500-USB '500W' 12V Power Inverter with USB Port Review

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I have had and used a lot of inverters over the years and (for a modified sine) this is by far my favorite. I am currently using this in conjunction with my solar system at a small hunting cabin. The digital read out is a HUGE plus. First of all, it eliminates the needs for a battery tester because the unit has one internally. Even better, it tells you how many watts are being used. In other words, it gives you a real-time display of how your system is working with regard to draw. This is particularly helpful when determining how many amp hours your batteries can REALLY provide.

Also, the fan seems to do a great job of cooling and the little prop arm helps too by keeping the unit away from the shelf so that it can cool more easily.

The only negative is really just aesthetic and that is that it "feels" a little cheap. The outlets tend to move around a little when you plug something in to them and the unit body of the unit is light and thin metal.

I have several Schumacher products (car chargers, battery tester, jump starter) and they have never disappointed me. This unit is definitely no exception!

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We purchased two pairs of these radios so four of us could stay in touch during a large event on two levels of the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. The radios worked flawlessly. A BIG bonus is that they are small and lightweight. We are buying two more pairs today, for a total of eight radios.

We charged for 24 hours before first use, used them all day/12 hours, and batteries are still at full power. We were advised by a Midland rep NOT to leave the radios on the charger as a matter of course, but only to charge the radios when they actually needed it. It is on our checklist now to check radio battery life two days before event.

When you buy: They need a 24-hr charge before first use; and if you are running a large event, buy enough to give one of your radios to the venue rep for the duration of your event. It will save you a lot of running around looking for that person when you need them to act.

Love these radios.

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I originally purchased one pair to stay in contact with my lead man on our shift in a manufacturing facility. Our department is extremely noisy, as we have numerous machines stamping out metal parts, forklifts beeping and driving by. I use the AVPH3 surveillance headset because my job entails that I use both hands working with pneumatic tools to set the dies to stamp the parts. When my Lead calls, I have no trouble hearing him, and answer him with the push-to-talk button clipped to my shirt.

After we used the 1st pair for a few days, we realized just how much more efficient we were working, so I ordered a second pair to give to operators so that we can be in constant contact with each other. Now, if there is a problem with one of the machines, I can ask them what the problem is, and avoid wasted time walking the 50 to 75 yards to survey the problem, and then walk back to get the necessary tools to fix the problem.

The in-ear headset also doubles as a sound-reducing ear plug, but still allows me to communicate with the crew. However, the clear plastic behind-the-ear spiral looks rather CIA/Secret Service, and I have had to put up with some ribbing from some of the other workers in the plant. If they only knew just how comfortable, and, convenient this headset is, they wouldn't rib for long.

Midland Radios has long been a leader in radio manufacturing, and that was one big selling point for my purchase. These are NOT cheap little toys, but, well-constructed, solid radios.

I would suggest to follow the instructions to give the units a 24 hour initial charge, and then to charge them only as needed, every 2 days or so.

All in all, I am very pleased with the quality, the performance, and the range that these radios provide. We may even decide to purchase a third set.

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I decided to buy a pair of these.

I tried them out 11/03/2012 ref'ing a paintball game on a 2 1/2 acre field (mostly trees about 10% open space about .2 miles from one end to the other) with no difficulty on a FRS channel (Channel 9, CTCSS Sub-Channel 11). They also communicated well with my uniden radios.

The real test was yesterday (11/17/2012 ) when I was be ref'ing a much bigger event on a field that is almost 20 acres (mostly trees about 5% open space over 1/2 of a mile from one corner to the opposite corner)

They worked great! On the field they reached cleanly from one side of the field to the other (on channel 9, no sub-channel)... the longest line of sight thru dense wood that I had a chance to test was over a 1/3 mile... but better than that i had to run an errand and on the way back i used one from inside the car on the way back... they worked great from inside the car across about 1/2 mile from the responder at our registration area. About 1/2 that distance was woods and a large church building line of sight between us (That is much better than the uniden I have). I have no doubt I would get at least a mile thru dense wood. I probably won't get a chance to try them on a larger field until January. (If I don't post an update by Feb. 2013, ask for an update) (If I remember, I'll post a video of part of our field.)

Yes, I would buy another set.

The reason for only 4 stars is I haven't tried them at a really long distance yet. The largest field I've played on is Wayne's World (about 1/2mile x 1/3mile)()

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January 19, 2013

I did order more radios.

We liked them so much we ordered 2 more radios. They went into use today.

I HUGE motivator for getting more of these radios is their battery life!

When we use them they are on continuously from just before 9am until about 2pm

The charge is lasting us 4 5 game days before they run out of a charge.

If I could bump my rating up to 4.5 stars, I would.

The reason for only 4 stars is still the same... I haven't tried them at a really long distance yet.

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February 17, 2013

I now have 6 of these.

I tested them for distance yesterday (2/16/2013). On channel 11 (no sub-channel this time), I got 1.2 miles away in a mostly open area with some trees, and a hill preventing line of sight. There was an elevation difference too... about 100 feet. from the downhill radio the hill went up 100 feet over a distance of a 1/2 mile. I traveled level for a distance of almost 3/4 of a mile beyond that. At that distance the communication had a lot of static, but it was still very usable.

There's a picture of the test location (Fishhawk, Florida)in my facebook photos (facebook dot com /RickLiebespach)... The album titled "WFC Fields)

(There is a thin blue line from radio to radio, so you can see what was between us at our most distant conversation)

I suspect I could have gotten 1.5 miles, but I think my partner turned off his radio. This was using channel 11 (no sub-channel this time). This will serve my needs very well. (I play and referee paintball games on large fields)

As a result of this test, I am now upping my rating to 5 stars.

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The product states that it has a 36 mile reach without anything in the way, such as trees and houses, etc. I live in suburbia Chicago, where everything is realtively flat. The true range of this product is somewhere in the neighborhood of half a mile, which is fine if your group or person you're communicating with gets lost or separated. It's a good trail radio. Bike trail.

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Works very well. Long lasting battery, handy charging dock and distance is loud and clear. Good to have for anyone.