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This dock works very well for us. The phone sits securely in the base and the battery charge time is very reasonable. The only complaint that I have is that you have to take the phone out of whatever case it is in, but that's more my laziness than a real complaint about this product. We liked it so much we bought another for my husband who has the same phone.
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Friday, December 19, 2014
OEM Samsung Desktop Dock w/ Battery for Samsung DROID Charge Reviews
This was a gift for my sister and she absolutely loved it. It made life so much easier with an extra battery and she loves that she can charge both at the same time.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Black Dual 12v Dc Double Car Cigarette Socket Adapter Reviews
This dual charger is OK for the low amp charging jobs like GPS, Bluetooth and Cellphone auto charging. However, give it a bigger job like an 8 amp draw mini moto air pump (for pumping air into the tires) and it blew this 12 Volt Two Way DC Car Charger into a smelly mess (along with my cig lighter fuse). FYI-The Scosche 12 volt twin adapter is the same as this one.
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I received the item very quickly as promised, no worries there. used the device for 1 week and 1 of the 2 sides stopped working. I did receive an email from the seller after advising my situation, I was impressed by the fast response. this may or may not have been a factory defect. Bottom line, is the unit broke, for whatever reason.Best Deals for Black Dual 12v Dc Double Car Cigarette Socket Adapter
I got this product to charge my phone, use an FM transmitter and use a GPS system in any order. I have not had any problems of the unit overloading like the other reviewers have described. I would just use caution before plugging in anything that draws a lot of power. One thing you need to consider is that it may need to be positioned vertically as in my car it blocks the stick shift. But not a big deal. Overall a good deal and get the job done.Honest reviews on Black Dual 12v Dc Double Car Cigarette Socket Adapter
I just recieved this item and used it for about 4 hours before it overheated and stopped working. It cannot handle very much, so tread lightly.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Black Dual 12v Dc Double Car Cigarette Socket Adapter
It works perfectly. In my all three car. While going to road trip, this is very helpful. while charging GPS, I will charge my iphone.Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Premium Car Charger For Garmin GPS Nuvi 1350T Review
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after my dog chewed my brand new garmin nuvi 1350t charger I was in need of a replacement for I think $5 I got this one compared to the $28 I would have paid directly through garmin obviously it's not the same quality as the original but for $5 it definitely does the job
Monday, November 3, 2014
Best 12V 3.4AH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Battery for WP3-12 Backup Deals
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Battery arrived in excellent condition and appears to be brand new as described. Installed battery in my APC 350ES UPS and fit perfectly and functions as expected. Unit worked during a brief power outage (a few seconds) the next day, so I have no reason to doubt this is an acceptable APC replacement battery at an excellent price
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I purchased it for battery replacement of APC BE350. It uses Kung LONG WP3-12, and this battery is supposed to be compatible.I pulled out the old battery and put the new one I just received in the case. Then I realized the battery cover does not fit well. It can still seal the case and make battery usable, but the cover protrudes from the case just little bit, like 1/8 inch. It made me little nervous about the compatibility.
They're visibly identical, but maybe hight is little higher than WP3-12 or maybe the edge shape might be different. In fact, BE352 battery cover edge has extra thickness area that might be specifically designed for the edge to settle down the battery in the case.
It's not perfect fit but the battery itself is working fine. I tested few times by unplugging UPS and it does what it supposed to do. So, it's just minor annoyance.
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These work very good. The ones we had in our gate opener never charged even when brand new. They would even hold a charge. These show they are charging and work quite well. Glad we got these. Received these from the company right on time. ThanksHonest reviews on 12V 3.4AH Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Battery for WP3-12 Backup
This battery is as described on the website. It is a good buy for the money and I would recommend it.Friday, October 3, 2014
Best Motorola T9500XLR 25-Mile 2-Way Radio Pair Deals
The T9500 radios are great radios and are the best I have used in the GMRS/FRS consumer family of radios for under $100. These radios have a great quick release belt clip and seem to be well built. The weather channels are a plus and sound clear through the T9500's speaker. I like the way the transmit button works. It has two switches built in. Press the button on the bottom and your radio transmits on low power (.5 watt). Press it on the top and your radio will transmit high power (2 watts on GMRS frequencies only).
Ok power, yes the T9500 transmits at 2 watts max power. It was hard for me to find this little known fact as this site and Motorola's own site conveniently neglect this info. I had to search the web and finally found it advertised on REI's web site. I am assuming the Motorola marketing folks thought this was a smart move as most consumers falsely believe more watts equates to longer transmission range.
I used to think watts were like horse power, the more the better. If you took two identical handheld radios one radio putting out 2 watts and the other radio putting out 5 watts you would get about a ¼ mile increase in transmission range under real world conditions with the 5 watt unit, all things being equal. But things are not equal from brand to brand and thank goodness for Motorola that this fact holds true. I have discovered over the years after using many different handhelds that what matters more is the quality of the electronic components, good circuit design, antenna elevation and electromagnetic conditions. Mostly what people will find with those other company's 5 watt units is they will use their battery up faster. If you think by getting an FCC license ($85) and a nice fancy new 2 5 watt high power GMRS radio you are going to see some massive improvement over your old .5 watt FRS radios think again. You will be lucky to get double the range of a FRS radio all other conditions being equal. I had the 5 watt Midland radios and took them back to get these and could not be happier with my decision. I don't see any difference in transmission range between the two sets and the Motorola's sound better and have better features.
Motorola T9500XLR 25-Mile 2-Way Radio
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This is a typical walkie talkie. It 22 channels in the 462 MHz range and has 2 watts of power using GMRS/FRS protocols. The "25-mile" range is the theoretical max (i.e. on the lunar surface).
The main problem with this technology is, well, other people. Imagine 1,000 people sharing 22 channels at Disney World. Motorola goes through great lengths to filter out other people. This is achieved by
(1) A special filter that blocks non-Motorola radios. A nice idea, but unfortunately 90% of walkie talkies are made by Motorola.
(2) A special privacy code which is assigned to each channel. Thus, all your Motorola radios have to be configured to the same privacy code in order to work with each other. Codes range from 1 to 121.
Nonetheless, even with filters and privacy encryption, if someone else is transmitting on your channel, there will be significant interference.
TriSquare TSX-300 eXRS 900MHz FHSS 2-Way Radio
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These use a completely different technology. They transmit on 900 MHz in a 100% digital protocol. They sort of work like cell phones, without the service provider. Each radio is assigned a unique 10-digit number. No matter how crowded the ski resort, you'll always have a private channel for your family. These radios use 1 watt of power. The manufacturer does not provide distance performace, but claim that the radios have a range equal to or better than the Motorola Talkabouts.
Comparison
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I took both brands with me and drove around town a typical suburban setting with residential and commercial areas. I rated voice quality on a scale of 0 to 3 as follows:
0 no reception
1 unintelligible
2 intelligible but noisy or garbled
3 intelligible and clear
I then plotted the average rating as a function of distance. The digital eXRS technology was superior to the GMRS/FRS model. The eXRS average rating was 25% better than the Motorola Talkabout. The max distance I could get in my area (having lots of trees and buildings) was .45 miles with either radio. The Motorola box claims "2 miles in an urban setting", which is just not true in my case.
The Motorol wins in overall voice quality. When the signal is strong, the voice quality of the Motorola was quite clear, whereas the eXRS unit always had a some background white noise.
Conclusion
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The TriSquare eXRS radios lack a bit in overall voice quality. However, having great voice quality in a Motorola radio is worthless if you can't get through on a crowded channel. The benefits of the eXRS radios out way the one or two shortcomings, in my opinion. I tried the TriSquare units at a ski resort. They work just as advertised. No interference from other people whatsoever.
The TriSquare comes with two vox headsets, which work fairly well. The Motorola talkabout did not come with headsets, which cost $20 a piece at Radio Shack.
Niether the Motorola Talkabout nor the TriSquare eXRS seem particularly rugged or weather resistant, so I'd rate them the same in that regard.
The NOAA weather reception on the TriSquare was pretty bad. I have two other NOAA radios, which work just fine in my area. The Talkabout had very good NOAA reception.
The radios looked cool, although bigger than expected. The charging stand is practical, the kids use batteries like I owned a battery factory, so I can appreciate anything rechargeable. The range is better than I am used to, I guess it is mostly due to the fairly long antennas.
Now to my main two gripes:
The audio is beyond awful. I am a ham radio operator with a comprehensive understanding of radio electronics, also professionally. And I fail to understand what they have done to make the audio so incredibly bad. It sounds like someone is talking through a very long plastic tube. It's garbled, distorted and metallic sounding. This -mustbe a design flaw, I cannot think that this passed basic Q/A testing. My 10-year old, after trying to talk to me many times, finally broke down and called me on the phone from his friends house. I have had Unidens, Cobras and Midlands, but these are my first Motorolas.
My second gripe is just as serious when you try to make 10-year olds call home for dinner the radios do not start to transmit audio until maybe half a second after you push the PTT. This translates into much difficulty when you are used to an instant reaction when you key. Even my old tube HF set is faster than this. Again, this must be a design flaw. All my old, beat-up Unidens are instant (as well as smaller and with crystal clear audio, I might add).
Sorry, Motorola-guys, you need a second look at this design. I will make sure to field-test your FRS radios before considering another purchase.
After getting the units, I read the manual and played around with them for a while. The NOAA feature is nice, just a little static... I figured that would have warned us about that blizzard that came in last year.
When first trying to use the radios, their true quality became clear... like a tin can and a string. Within sight of one of my friends who was out in a boat, we could not make out what each other was saying. Either the quality of the microphones or the quality of the speakers was so poor that conversation was impossible at any distance. I do hold out some hope that the earbud and PTT microphone might solve some of the sound quality issues, but am not too optimistic at this point.
I have alot of experience with two way radios. I live and work in the mountains of Montana and I know the limits and quirks of most types and brands of 2-way radios. I've had no less than a dozen or so models going all the way back to when Uniden had the top of the line with the 5 mile rangers. Anyway, I feel pretty confident that these radios have a serious design flaw whith the symptom of a sporadic cutout of the voice while talking. Its slight but very noticable with regular use. I feel personally that it may be a frequency thing but can't be certain. In addition, the sound of the audio is HORRIBLE! I was willing to overlook the sound quality in exchange for range but it simply isn't worth it. The sound is so bad that it strikes me that maybe Motorola should recall this product. It a serious dissapointment from a company who's name typically means quality. These may be the worst radio's I have ever owned. Sorry folks, this pair of radios are not worth the box they're shipped in.
Ok power, yes the T9500 transmits at 2 watts max power. It was hard for me to find this little known fact as this site and Motorola's own site conveniently neglect this info. I had to search the web and finally found it advertised on REI's web site. I am assuming the Motorola marketing folks thought this was a smart move as most consumers falsely believe more watts equates to longer transmission range.
I used to think watts were like horse power, the more the better. If you took two identical handheld radios one radio putting out 2 watts and the other radio putting out 5 watts you would get about a ¼ mile increase in transmission range under real world conditions with the 5 watt unit, all things being equal. But things are not equal from brand to brand and thank goodness for Motorola that this fact holds true. I have discovered over the years after using many different handhelds that what matters more is the quality of the electronic components, good circuit design, antenna elevation and electromagnetic conditions. Mostly what people will find with those other company's 5 watt units is they will use their battery up faster. If you think by getting an FCC license ($85) and a nice fancy new 2 5 watt high power GMRS radio you are going to see some massive improvement over your old .5 watt FRS radios think again. You will be lucky to get double the range of a FRS radio all other conditions being equal. I had the 5 watt Midland radios and took them back to get these and could not be happier with my decision. I don't see any difference in transmission range between the two sets and the Motorola's sound better and have better features.
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I own both the TriSquare and Motorola Talkabout radios Those of you who like to take your kids outdoors or skiing, may find this of interest.Motorola T9500XLR 25-Mile 2-Way Radio
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This is a typical walkie talkie. It 22 channels in the 462 MHz range and has 2 watts of power using GMRS/FRS protocols. The "25-mile" range is the theoretical max (i.e. on the lunar surface).
The main problem with this technology is, well, other people. Imagine 1,000 people sharing 22 channels at Disney World. Motorola goes through great lengths to filter out other people. This is achieved by
(1) A special filter that blocks non-Motorola radios. A nice idea, but unfortunately 90% of walkie talkies are made by Motorola.
(2) A special privacy code which is assigned to each channel. Thus, all your Motorola radios have to be configured to the same privacy code in order to work with each other. Codes range from 1 to 121.
Nonetheless, even with filters and privacy encryption, if someone else is transmitting on your channel, there will be significant interference.
TriSquare TSX-300 eXRS 900MHz FHSS 2-Way Radio
================================================
These use a completely different technology. They transmit on 900 MHz in a 100% digital protocol. They sort of work like cell phones, without the service provider. Each radio is assigned a unique 10-digit number. No matter how crowded the ski resort, you'll always have a private channel for your family. These radios use 1 watt of power. The manufacturer does not provide distance performace, but claim that the radios have a range equal to or better than the Motorola Talkabouts.
Comparison
==========
I took both brands with me and drove around town a typical suburban setting with residential and commercial areas. I rated voice quality on a scale of 0 to 3 as follows:
0 no reception
1 unintelligible
2 intelligible but noisy or garbled
3 intelligible and clear
I then plotted the average rating as a function of distance. The digital eXRS technology was superior to the GMRS/FRS model. The eXRS average rating was 25% better than the Motorola Talkabout. The max distance I could get in my area (having lots of trees and buildings) was .45 miles with either radio. The Motorola box claims "2 miles in an urban setting", which is just not true in my case.
The Motorol wins in overall voice quality. When the signal is strong, the voice quality of the Motorola was quite clear, whereas the eXRS unit always had a some background white noise.
Conclusion
===========
The TriSquare eXRS radios lack a bit in overall voice quality. However, having great voice quality in a Motorola radio is worthless if you can't get through on a crowded channel. The benefits of the eXRS radios out way the one or two shortcomings, in my opinion. I tried the TriSquare units at a ski resort. They work just as advertised. No interference from other people whatsoever.
The TriSquare comes with two vox headsets, which work fairly well. The Motorola talkabout did not come with headsets, which cost $20 a piece at Radio Shack.
Niether the Motorola Talkabout nor the TriSquare eXRS seem particularly rugged or weather resistant, so I'd rate them the same in that regard.
The NOAA weather reception on the TriSquare was pretty bad. I have two other NOAA radios, which work just fine in my area. The Talkabout had very good NOAA reception.
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I buy a pair of FRS radios pr. year, on the average. Radios like these are great to tack on to the kids when they run around the neighbourhood. I bought my first pair in 1999 I feel I have some experience, this pair of radios beeing my 8th pair or so.The radios looked cool, although bigger than expected. The charging stand is practical, the kids use batteries like I owned a battery factory, so I can appreciate anything rechargeable. The range is better than I am used to, I guess it is mostly due to the fairly long antennas.
Now to my main two gripes:
The audio is beyond awful. I am a ham radio operator with a comprehensive understanding of radio electronics, also professionally. And I fail to understand what they have done to make the audio so incredibly bad. It sounds like someone is talking through a very long plastic tube. It's garbled, distorted and metallic sounding. This -mustbe a design flaw, I cannot think that this passed basic Q/A testing. My 10-year old, after trying to talk to me many times, finally broke down and called me on the phone from his friends house. I have had Unidens, Cobras and Midlands, but these are my first Motorolas.
My second gripe is just as serious when you try to make 10-year olds call home for dinner the radios do not start to transmit audio until maybe half a second after you push the PTT. This translates into much difficulty when you are used to an instant reaction when you key. Even my old tube HF set is faster than this. Again, this must be a design flaw. All my old, beat-up Unidens are instant (as well as smaller and with crystal clear audio, I might add).
Sorry, Motorola-guys, you need a second look at this design. I will make sure to field-test your FRS radios before considering another purchase.
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I had seen the claim of 25 miles on these radios and hoped that they would be a good replacement for my bigger and bulkier Talkabout Distance DPS units that we had paid over $200 each for a few years ago. I had figured if the old radios only claimed a 5 mile range, and these claimed 25, that hopefully they would be similar. We use these radios when hunting in the mountains of Colorado and it's important to stay in touch with the members of the group.After getting the units, I read the manual and played around with them for a while. The NOAA feature is nice, just a little static... I figured that would have warned us about that blizzard that came in last year.
When first trying to use the radios, their true quality became clear... like a tin can and a string. Within sight of one of my friends who was out in a boat, we could not make out what each other was saying. Either the quality of the microphones or the quality of the speakers was so poor that conversation was impossible at any distance. I do hold out some hope that the earbud and PTT microphone might solve some of the sound quality issues, but am not too optimistic at this point.
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WARNING! DO NOT BUY THESE RADIOS!!!I have alot of experience with two way radios. I live and work in the mountains of Montana and I know the limits and quirks of most types and brands of 2-way radios. I've had no less than a dozen or so models going all the way back to when Uniden had the top of the line with the 5 mile rangers. Anyway, I feel pretty confident that these radios have a serious design flaw whith the symptom of a sporadic cutout of the voice while talking. Its slight but very noticable with regular use. I feel personally that it may be a frequency thing but can't be certain. In addition, the sound of the audio is HORRIBLE! I was willing to overlook the sound quality in exchange for range but it simply isn't worth it. The sound is so bad that it strikes me that maybe Motorola should recall this product. It a serious dissapointment from a company who's name typically means quality. These may be the worst radio's I have ever owned. Sorry folks, this pair of radios are not worth the box they're shipped in.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Wall Charger for Apple iPod Nano Gen 4 Review
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This charger DOES NOT WORK for ipod touch 3rd Gen or 4th Gen. It does however work for iphone.
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I bought it when the price was $4.95 (plus $6.00 s&h). It was still 1/3 less than Apple's charger. I have used it for about 6 months without any problems at all. I have not timed it, but it seems to charge my Nano (1G) in about 2-3 hours or less. I am not sure if this works with Nano 2G and Video iPod 5G, but at $0.97, you can buy one and if it doesn't work, give it to a friend who has an older iPod. I plan on buying another just to have a second. Great buy.Best Deals for Wall Charger for Apple iPod Nano Gen 4
I travel constantly for work, so bought a few of these one to live in the suitcase, one to have in the office, and a couple of spares. In the office, I don't have iTunes on my computer, so I can use the charger to play my iPod all day long over the folding travel speaker setup that I have and then still be able to use the iPod for the commute home & back to work. Great would highly recommend!Honest reviews on Wall Charger for Apple iPod Nano Gen 4
Actually worked the first time, but then fried my battery so badly that it now only plays for an hour before needing recharged. I'll probably have to replace my nano much sooner than anticipated, so this definitely isn't a product I'd recommend to anyone who values their ipod.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Wall Charger for Apple iPod Nano Gen 4
It works just as good as the expensive Apple one. If you are getting the composite video cables Apple includes one of these with the cables so don't buy this if you are getting the cables from Apple.Saturday, September 13, 2014
Review of Motorola TalkAbout T5000 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios
These are the radios that as a daily user, and owner of several older and newer Motorola models, consider my favorites. Thankfully, the T5000 does not incorporate the 'compander circuit' that the newest Motorolas have. Very clear audio for a consumer radio. Range is decent, have tested them up to 3/4 mile in urban terrain on the one watt channels, and that is the best to be expected. UHF frequencies are easily affected by hills and trees, and is best to consider these for use in the neighborhood or mall. Have tested 5 watt commercial radios on GMRS, and honestly, the range is not much better than the T5000.
The PTT button is more recessed than other models, giving it less tactile feedback. They do not have the advanced scan feature, no vibration, nor can the audible programming feedback be muted. Durability is average, my friend knocked the scan button off of his radio, and briefly lost the battery cover. The standard plastic swivel belt clip can get stretched out.
The included NiMH 600mah battery packs need the initial 16 hour charge, and battery life improves with several charges. After several 10 hour days, we realized that AA 2500mah rechargeables will last longer, and recommend Duracell over Energizer. A drawback to using any rechargeables is the battery meter is designed for alkalines, which causes the audible low battery chirp to sound early.
To summerize, these are worth $39 for the pair and the belt clip is ok if you're careful with it. They fit well in your hand and pocket. I recently bought a second pair of the T5000 after many weeks of using my first pair, and very satisfied with this model.
GMRS WQHW755
The PTT button is more recessed than other models, giving it less tactile feedback. They do not have the advanced scan feature, no vibration, nor can the audible programming feedback be muted. Durability is average, my friend knocked the scan button off of his radio, and briefly lost the battery cover. The standard plastic swivel belt clip can get stretched out.
The included NiMH 600mah battery packs need the initial 16 hour charge, and battery life improves with several charges. After several 10 hour days, we realized that AA 2500mah rechargeables will last longer, and recommend Duracell over Energizer. A drawback to using any rechargeables is the battery meter is designed for alkalines, which causes the audible low battery chirp to sound early.
To summerize, these are worth $39 for the pair and the belt clip is ok if you're careful with it. They fit well in your hand and pocket. I recently bought a second pair of the T5000 after many weeks of using my first pair, and very satisfied with this model.
GMRS WQHW755
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The product description talks about how the real range of this radio is basically a mile make that a short mile. We have used this radio in a wide range of settings including the outerbanks with little cause of interference and we get very poor range. Basically, when you are in range, you could yell at the other person and they could hear you. It's a VERY nice radio but it constitutes little more than a toyBest Deals for Motorola TalkAbout T5000 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios
Radios work well in a distribution center environment of 130,000 sq feet to improve communication with our associates.Honest reviews on Motorola TalkAbout T5000 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios
We used the Motorola T5000 Talkabout 2-Way Radios on our ski trip to Colorado and they worked great! Excellent reception, easy to use and very durable!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Motorola TalkAbout T5000 8-Mile 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radios
I've used it for a while, for personal use only. At an open field, the are no whispers, no interferences, OK for my needs. With lots of buildings around it's impossible to ear something.Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Buy Ipod Charger, Iphone Charger, USB Charger - ION
I was very particular about finding a good charger for my iPod and iPhone; I did not want something that could spoil my expensive gadgets. I found that the ION charger is well designed and met my needs really well. I have been using it for about a year and it has been fabulous. It is well-suited for international travel and can charge my Apple devices without any other voltage conversion device being necessary. The charger is smaller than it looks in the picture. I love my ION charger would absolutely recommend it!
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Discount PowerGo "Unbelievably Portable" 12 Volt Car Battery Jump Starter
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I bought this about a month ago and so far had to use it once, it is so small I almost forgot I had it! But after taking it out of the glove compartment it worked perfectly! So glad I made this purchase:)
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I could not believe it. I ordered it just to see, because I know Amazon has a great return policy. I received the Booster, opened it, noticed it had half a charge, connected it to a completed dead battery and IMMEDIATELY the car started. Unbelievable! I am considering buying another to carry in our vehicles instead of leaving it home. It is light and therefore easily handled by my wife (who needs it more than I do) and it is efficient and comes with a case to keep everything compact. I have told and shown some of my friends this product and they could not believe it either. I absolutey recommend PowerGo ''Unbelievably Portable" 12 Vold Car Battery Jump Starter Booster to EVERYONE! I give this 10 stars out of 5 and I have not said this for any other product I have purchased.michael elterman
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My Grandson left the interior light on in my hybrid last night and I awoke top a dead battery. I hooked it up as diected and it started right up. Dang, Love it !!!Monday, August 11, 2014
HQRP 15W Monocrystalline Flexible Solar Panel 15 Watt Power 12V DC Review
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.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Reviews of Progressive Dynamics PD9130V Series 9100 30 Amp Electronic Power
works well. the hook up was a bit confusing as it was replacing a very old PD unit that had a different wiring hook up. liked the small size and weight, about half the old unit.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Reviews of New Potato Technologies TuneLink Auto Bluetooth in Car Stereo
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This is a great product and worked out of the box. I tried it with a Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and an Asus Transformer prime. We have Apple and Droid devices in our family, but I found that I could not pair an Apple iTouch with this device. On contacting New Potato support, I was told:
"If you want to use TuneLink for both Android and Apple devices, you need to be using the Apple version of TuneLink. From a hardware standpoint, these 2 are virtually identical, but the Android version is missing some parts that allow it to communicate with Apple devices."
So now I have to return this and buy the other version which is annoying.
Hopefully this will help others choose the correct version.
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I have used TuneLink Android with both the AUX out and the FM Transmitter, and I think both sound excellent. The AUX obviously is more clear and the way to go if you have an input in your car, but the FM is great as well. In response to the other reviews on here that talk about a "lisp" sound or distorted "S" sounds, all you have to do if this is happening is turn the phone's volume down a few clicks. The FM volume is a bit boosted when the phone is turned all the way up, and for loud material, I noticed the same thing until I turned it down. The little boost is great though when listening to audiobooks or spoken word that is quiter though...All in all, great product!
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I read reviews before purchasing this unit and they indicated this is the best quality FM transmitter to produce almost broadcast quality sound. I did not find that to be the case. I have returned it. I'm also surprised by the written return policy of the vendor. It states a refund will be subject to fees if the product is not returned unopened. How the blazes can you know if it works properly and is worth the money, unless you do open and try it? It was the most expensive unit of the ones I was considering, so I expected it to be at least satisfactory in sound quality, but it wasn't. It produced a static "lisp" type of sound on all high frequency sounds such as a cymbal strike or anything with an "S" sound in a word.Update. Even though my package was returned and it was obviously opened, since I returned it for reasons of dissatisfaction, I did get a full refund.
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Automatic Bluetooth connecting and Audio Quality...The first pairing was simple and setup was done in less than 2 minutes. Note: Be sure that when you plug the receiver device in to the power adapter of your truck you make sure you pick one that that cycles the power with the key on/off. Turning the key on and giving it power is what tells it to start looking for the paired phone. In my Nissan this is in the Arm console. When I start the truck it powers the device, the device automatically looks for the phone and connects within 10 seconds all without any user input (VERY NICE!!!). When I turn off the truck it automatically pauses the MP3 playback. With the receiver device being in the arm console I was worried that I might have reception issues or audio quality loss. However being in the console I had no issues with the wireless connection or quality. Audio quality is as good as a direction wire connection. I use the AUX jack on my stereo to connect the receiver to my stereo. As such I did not test the FM transmitter.
Automatic Media Playback...
Using the latest version of their TuneLink app from the Google Playstore Market the app allows you to pick a default MP3 or Music playback program. If you install this app and pick a default music app the phone will still do all of the above Bluetooth connecting automatically, PLUS it will automatically start/resume playback of the last MP3 you were playing, right where you left off. For me this worked perfectly the first time. However after it resumed, my phone displayed an error that the TuneLink app has stopped working. After that crash the auto playback resume feature no longer worked without manual help from me. This could be that the app is not playing nicely with my Samsung Note II. The auto pause when turning the truck off works with or without the app on my phone.
Overview...
This product is exactly what I was looking for: Get in to my truck and have the phone automatically connect to the audio system. I am very pleased with this device and find it worth the few extra bucks you might pay over some similar devices that don't offer the automatic connect feature. NOTE: The above auto connect assumes you have bluetooth turned on, on your phone.
One final note...
This unit is NOT for people looking to create an option for Bluetooth hands-free phone conversations. Unlike some similar devices this product only supports media over Bluetooth. My truck already has a Bluetooth hands-free option for talking on the phone, so that is not something I need. If you already have hands-free in your car this device works perfectly in conjunction with you current hands-free and will even pause the music while you take a call through your cars hands-free system. But if hands-free phone calls is something that you are looking to get from this device, then you need to look for a different product such as the Belkin Bluetooth Truck Hands-Free Kit which offers both Media and Phone calls over Bluetooth but does not support the automatic connection like this device does.
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I have used several different FM transmitters and this one is light years beyond all of them! Little to no static, connects quickly (and so far always without any Bluetooth issues). The FM transmitter is strong and instantly retunes when switching channels. Lots of other software perks as well... However, I would not recommend to a friend until the price comes down.Thursday, July 10, 2014
Reviews of 50 Watt Step Down Voltage Converter UK
I was looking for low power converters with UK style plugs to use with my US cordless phone chargers in Nigeria. I purchased 3 of the voltage converters and have used them for about two months with no problems so far. The three have been in continuous use with wide fluctuations in input voltage due to daily power failures and switching to backup generators. Although they are rated at 50 watts, my application probably only loads them to about 5 watts maximum.
Note that many chargers use switching regulators and will work with either 120 or 240 volt input so you may not need a step down converter just an adapter to make the physical connection to the local outlets. My cordless phone chargers were labeled as 120 volt only so I ordered the step down converters and have been happy with them.Brought it to charge small appliance in Asia (Korea & Malaysia ). It burnt within 5min. it's not worthy the money even though it's cheap
Note that many chargers use switching regulators and will work with either 120 or 240 volt input so you may not need a step down converter just an adapter to make the physical connection to the local outlets. My cordless phone chargers were labeled as 120 volt only so I ordered the step down converters and have been happy with them.Brought it to charge small appliance in Asia (Korea & Malaysia ). It burnt within 5min. it's not worthy the money even though it's cheap
Thursday, July 3, 2014
For Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Portable Travel Premium Plug-in Car Reviews
The car charger works as advertised with my Nokia 5800 XpressMusic mobile phone. The fact that the cord on the car charger is somewhat thinner than others, and that it's coiled means that it fits better in a crowded car glove compartment (and is easier to deal with while driving) than non-coiled car chargers with heavier/longer cables. Overall, especially given the very low price and the convenient size, there's no reason not to recommend this charger.
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