Mazda MIATA Battery

I have a 92 Miata and the old Westco died after only 4 years of service. Since this battery is so much cheaper than Westco's now $133 pricetag for something that's made overseas, I figure I'd get this item which is reported to be the same exact unit as the old Westco made by EastPenn Deka with the exact same dimensions. Since mine was the first generation Miata with round vent tubes, the venting outlets should also fit perfectly.

I ordered the item straight from BatteryMart, which uses Google checkout. They also shipped out the package the same day they received my order in the morning. As I need the battery to start my car, it was much appreciated.

However, UPS delivery had a problem since the address was missing my apartment number. I called Batterymart since I was sure I entered the apartment number in the original order (shown in email confirmation), batterymart rep claimed that I would have to pay a $10 fee to correct this error, which I found outrageous (regardless of whose error, since it's really just a simple call to UPS to change the information).

After explaining and verifying that it was something amiss between Batterymart and Google Checkout that they used, the manager was able to "waive" the address-change fee. A bit cynical, I asked for a discount, which the manager named Anthony was nicely able to get (probably through Google) a day later by waiving my shipping charge.

Then the package finally arrived, even though it was delivered to the wrong building (again fault of UPS). The carton looked worryingly small, barely bigger than the battery. Opening it, the suspected problem unraveled: The package was padded by 1/2" of spacer at the top and two longer sides (not four), but the bottom was only padded by a single layer of thin corrugated board with a few crushed shipping foam peanuts. Two corners of the battery was thus damaged, obviously pushed in with creases in the plastic and outer box.

I called UPS to file a damage report, but also contacted BatteryMart via email. I think the damage is as much attributable to UPS as it may be to the woefully inadequate packaging. The battery had been tested to have the proper voltage and appeared functional, though I was not sure if these damages would have repercussions in the long term. I will update if I get a follow-up from the vendor (or not) on replacements or compensation.

Also notable is that the top of the battery doesn't really look like the one in the Amazon photo, which looks exactly the same as the old Deka/Westco battery. The one I received has a slightly different design, arguably looks a bit cheaper with plastic layers instead of an entire block with grooves as the hold-down bar guides; although it's a minor quibble. I also cannot verify from any of the markings that it is indeed made by East Penn (except the shared 81MU1R model number which is also shared with an Autozone wet cell miata battery among others, telling nothing of its true origins).

Nonetheless, it is an AGM as there are no watery slushing noises, or this sort of damage with the package obviously been rolled around would probably have caused a leak already. The hold down clamp in the Miata also fits perfectly over the plastic top pieces. The battery is the exact same size as the old Westco, fitting nicely into the battery tray as well, with some room left over (as Westco is a bit smaller than the original Panasonic AGMs).

I have searched various sources for the proper AGM battery, and most are either much more expensive, or have been replaced by Wet-cell types that are serviceable yet undesirable due to Miata's peculiar battery location in the trunk. It's a pity that if not for the damages, I would have declared this my new source of replacement Miata batteries.

8/20/10

Batterymart responded to my email, less than a day after I dispatched my request. A product specialist named Brad kindly offered to ship me a replacement at no cost, and noted that UPS will probably pick up the damaged package. He also instructed the shipping department to pay extra attention to packaging to avoid damages. I also received a UPS shipment notification, suggesting the package is going out today.

Initially I almost did not expect a reply, much less a positive one, due to the aggressive pricing of the battery itself and that "$10 address-change surcharge" incident. Therefore this level of painless customer service had taken me a bit by surprise. I hope this wraps up nicely, and will update once the replacement arrives.

8/24/10

The replacement battery arrived today. The package is almost 3 times as big as the original that got damaged, suggesting ample padding material. Opening it up, I had to chuckle: the battery was packed to make a point! There was at least 2" of thick corrugated boards protecting the top and bottom, and between 3" and 4" of similar padding by the four sides (see photo). I imagine even the most anal-retentive (e.g. yours truly) would be put at ease with this kind of packing. It would probably survive a drop from a UPS truck while moving!

Needless to say, the battery arrived in perfect condition and tested to be in expected working order. The customer service at Batterymart proved to be responsive and thorough, and promptly righted what could be a messy problem. It's probably a quality most valued from any online vendor, and I appreciated it.

Bought this to replace a 7 year old Mazda battery in my 96 Miata. Battery was the same size and poles are correct. The only minor issue is the Battery vents are round and smaller than the Mazda battery. I had to cut the square ends off of the vent hoses and they fit into the round holes on the Marathon replacement battery. Other than that was a quick replacement and has been working well.

Good replacemnet and cheaper than the dealer.

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According to a number of threads on Miata.net, as well as manufacturer data on other sites, the Marathon MAR-8AM-U1R battery is in fact an Absorption Glass Mat (AGM) battery, NOT a lead-acid type as stated in the description here on Amazon. This also appears to be the same unit sold elsewhere under the Deka brand name, item number 8AMU1R. In any case you can buy with confidence, this is the right battery for your Miata.

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BatteryMart replacement battery (made by Marathon Batery) was easy to install and took only about 10 minutes.

I cut the original two "rubber" vent tubes at the top of the round tubing where it met the rectangular section which fitted over the rectangular battery vent (I was replacing a Jhonson Control's battery).

The new battery (Marathon) had circular vent holes so the round "rubber" tubes fit perfectly over the battery's vents.

The new battery had the same terminal orientation as the old battery so the cables fit perfectly.

So for $101.95 (including shipping) and 10 minutes installation timeI was very satified with this purchase. The local Miata dealer had quoted me almost $200.00 for replacing the battery on my Miata.

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This battery is a great sub for the Gen 1 (Classic) Prius battery.

It costs less, has vents required for trunk mount and is jell cell.

Length and width are the same, height needs to be shimmed 2 inches.

I used pieces of pressure treated wood pickets for that.

The battery terminals need to be changed to standard auto terminals.

Less than 10 dollars at Auto zone.

A good deal

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This item has worked great for me. I recieved it very fast and was able to program with simple steps given. Thank you for such a great product.

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• Surface mountable with removable top cover for easy access to connections
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To distribute power (or ground) to multiple amplifiers, this is a good, inexpensive way to do it. Solid. Looks good and works great. You could pay a lot more for some other brands if you want name recognition, but for functionality and quality, this is a great product.

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NOCO Genius GC004 10' Extension Cable

This extension cable does exactly what it promises to do connecting and disconnecting is a breeze! This extender allows you to keep your unit in the garage while you charge up a car that is even out in the driveway. It's a long cable, truly 1o foot & it works!

I recently purchased the NOCO Genius G750 6V/12V 750mA Fully Automatic Battery Charger and Maintainer (Grey) and decided to purchase the 10 foot extension, the cords the charger came with were long enough but I like having the extra slack when I need it.

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Solid product. I haven't had to use it yet, but it's simple plug in makes it a fool proof product. No guessing on how to properly connect it.

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CyberPower CPS400AI 400 Watt Mobile Power Inverter with USB Charging Port and 2 AC Outlets

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• Automatic-Shutdown: The device will automatically turn itself off to protect your battery from draining
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• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI):Prevents shocks to an imbalance flow of energy from the Hot to Neutral contacts
• Power/Surge LED: Allows you to visually indicate the inverter's status.

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Just got a chance to test this guy on a ~1,000 mile trip. Worked well, under varying temperature conditions. Like any inverter of this wattage it has a fan, and this one is loud, so I wouldn't recommend placing it too close to the front of the car.

I'm going to pick up a low-watt silent inverter to handle what I was using this for (laptop, cell charger), and move this guy to the back of the car. Still very glad I have it.

I've found CyberPower to be a solid manufacturer, used their support on a different item that was annihilated by UPS and they are US based (you're speaking to people who know the product, aren't just subcontracted phone support) and very helpful.

**Update a few years on. The contacts rusted rather quickly (I keep it inside the car, it must have gotten wet in the winter due to being stored near the snow-scraper). Recently this has started to wreak havoc on my car's electrical system and I have finally given up and stopped using it. Very disappointed. Still a big fan of CyberPower, but might stick to their professional products in the future.

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The unit works fine, but the fan noise... Loud is an understatement. The fan runs continuously, regardless if the unit is actually hot. How hard is it to make a fan for $0.25 more that is just a little quieter?

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The CyberPower CPS400 power inverter I purchased didn't work out how I expected. I bought mainly to charge batteries for my cordless power tools that I use for work and it won't even do that. I'm assuming the chargers require more wattage than I expected and it continuously overloads the inverter. It will not charge my batteries with the van running or not. I've tried even the smaller batteries but it doesn't seem to work. If you want to use a home charger for your cellular phone though...this works fine...

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Farenheit HP-11S Swivel Ear Pad Single Channel Infrared Wireless Headphones

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These headphones are really nice. They offer a lot of cushion on the ears. They are adjustable to fit multiple ages. The carrying cases are a very nice feature. The best thing about these though, is the auto off feature. I was going through tons and tons of batteries with my old head sets. I have had these for 6 months and have not had to change the batteries at all!! These headphones synced right up with our van's DVD system. Very good product at a good price. Highly recommend!

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Great purchase. Much less $ than the dealer. Excellent battery life due to auto-off feature. Crisp clear sound with great range. Can use wired also.

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The Farenheit HP-11S turned out to have several potentially useful features although I wasn't able to evaluate them because my copy of the headphones worked only sporadically, and then only when within a few feet of the transmitter (less than half the range of the unit it was hoped to replace). Its fold-flat feature and the auto-off feature would have been especially useful in my situation. It was also fairly inexpensive.

I was unable to find any complete description of the product before I purchased it, so I discovered most of the unit's features only when reading the descriptions on the package. It would have been helpful especially for comparison purposes if more detailed info had been available while I was comparing alternative products.

The biggest piece of missing info was the unit's operating frequency. This made it impossible to determine whether the unit was compatible with my existing transmitter prior to purchase. Because the unit turned out (apparently) not to be compatible, it was not usable because it did not have an included transmitter of its own, and I was unable to determine whether any compatible transmitter is available for it.

Although I could not tell for sure whether my unit was simply incompatible with my transmitter, or if the unit itself was defective in some way, I suspect that most of the negative aspects here stem primarily from lack of needed info prior to purchase.

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I guess I should have read the reviews a little better. This comes with no IR transmitter so I cannot use it with my indoor TV..... that was the whole reason I purchased this item. This should have been clearly described in the product description.

Promotion TaoTronics TT-CM001 USB Portable Tape Cassette To MP3 Converter Tape-to-MP3 Capture Adapt

• Plug and play USB device convert your old mix tapes and cassette to MP3 to Playback on iPod / MP3 player or burn to CD.
• Flexible battery or USB-powered operation.Comes with tape converter software to guide you through transfer.
• Portable design fits in virtually any bag and enables you to play and transfer anywhere.Audio editing software included.
• Audio output enables you to listen on your stereo, headphones, or other speaker system.
• Features Auto Reverse.Rediscover your old cassette tapes on the go.

This item works as advertised. It's no frills but it gets the job done. It will play the tape and then auto-reverse so you don't have to turn the tape over.

Once you have the setup done, just pop in a tape, start audacity, hit RECORD on audacity, and then PLAY on the unit. The tape will play at the usual speed, this is not a high-speed dubbing unit. Note that audacity will save the file in its own format, but you can then go in and select sections and export them in MP3 format.

HOW TO DO IT

If you have a Windows 7 PC, go to Audacity's website and download the Win7 version, and install it BEFORE you plug in the Taotronics unit.

Now plug in the TaoTronics unit. Skip Windows looking for an update to the driver.

After a pause, you should be informed that the unit is installed and ready for use. Subsequent uses on my Win7 PC did not acknowledge that the unit had been plugged in but it still worked.

Run Audacity. These are the settings that worked for me on a Windows 7 PC:

For sound level, you can either work with the microphone input level, or you can use the Volume wheel on the unit.

The unit will do an "auto reverse" which means it will play the entire cassette, sides 1 and 2, and then stop. It also has a setting that looks like it is for "endless play".

The player will stop at the end of the tape, but if you rewind/fast forward it appears to just wait for you to hit "stop" so I wouldn't do either of these and leave the room or you might stretch your tape.

Readers Digest walkthrough:

1. Install audacity.

2. Plug in the Taotronics unit.

3. Put the tape in the unit. If you haven't played it for a while, you might want to fast forward and then rewind to make sure the tape isn't wound too lose or too tight.

4. Hit the record button on audacity.

5. Hit the play button on the Taotronics.

6. Make sure you have the unit set to just play two sides. The player will stop at the end of the tape, but Audacity will keep recording so you have to stop Audacity yourself.

7. If you want MP3s, you will need to:

a. save the file as an audacity project

b. select sections of the project in audacity and "export" them in MP3 format. To do this you will need to download the Lame encoder and let Audacity know where that file is. I suggest you put it in the Audacity folder.

c. keep doing b until the end of the audacity project file.

UPDATE: Audacity will automatically export tracks for you!

Using audacity to automatically split and save your album tracks

Go to the beginning of your project and delete all but about 3 seconds of silence. Do the same at the end of the project and in the middle of the project (between the album "sides"). Don't delete it all, as audacity will be using the silences in your project to split the tracks. You will have to make sure of enough silence before the first track or it won't be recognized.

Select Analyze / Silence Finder. Accept the defaults and click OK. Audacity will now find the spaces between songs using the silence areas.

Audacity does a pretty good job of finding the spaces between tracks but it's not perfect, so you should take a look and make sure there aren't extra tracks were the silence between songs was too long. You can delete a label by editing its name and just backspacing until it disappears. NOTE: you will almost always get a label at the end of the project.

Now put in the names for the tracks in the label markers. Do this with Tracks / Edit Labels.

Now set up the MP3 tags for the files. This is how an MP3 player can show you the title, album, etc. when you play an MP3:

Go to Edit / Preferences and untick Show Metadata Editor Prior to Export Step.

Go to File / Open Metadata Editor and enter the performer name and album name.

Go to File / Export Multiple.

Set the format for your exported files (Mp3 usually). Audacity should remember this after the first time you do it.

Set the export location (audacity can create a folder if it doesn't already exist.)

Select "split files based on labels"

Select "numbering before label/track name" (to insert the track number so the files sort properly)

Select Export

Wait

Hope this helps everyone. Please consider doing a "how to" like this in your own product reviews!

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Summary: If you want a device that just provides the audio source and gets out of your way, this device is perfect. If you need things a little more automatic (to do the recording and noise reduction for you), it may be a little *too* basic for your needs.

There's not a lot to this device, which makes it incredibly simple to use. When I plugged it into my Windows 8 PC, it identified it as a "USB Microphone". All that's required to use it is the sound recording program of your choice. (The enclosed CD contains an older version of the program Audacity -a newer version is available from and is completely free to use.)

Because it's so simple and doesn't try to do anything "fancy", there are a few manual steps you will have to do yourself to get a good recording. The more difficult part was balancing the volume levels on the unit itself and the recording level on my PC, to get the maximum volume without distortion. Then, once the whole tape is recorded, you have to use your software's noise reduction feature to eliminate the tape hiss.

While I prefer a device to just do its basic functions, so it doesn't get in my way, novice users may find it difficult to do all of these steps manually.

The whole unit, from the mechanical latch to the buttons, feel like one of the more cheaply-made portable tape players I had back in the 1980s, but the unit has so far made it through my entire collection of Harry Potter books on tape and is working on the Lord of the Rings, and it hasn't faltered once.

As an added bonus, it has a standard headphone jack and a battery compartment, so it can be used as a standalone portable cassette player. (Batteries are *not* required when connected to the computer; it is fully powered by USB.)

Some negatives:

I have run into issues with insufficient shielding, where I hear the telltale signs of cellphone interference (whether that's from the player, the cable, or internal to my PC, I'm not sure). I have to unplug my USB mouse (which was connected into the USB port right next to the tape player) and keep my cell phone at least a few feet away when recording.

When recording audio books, I like to take the entire book and save it as a single file. Audacity does not do well with 8-hour or longer sound files -it sucks down disk space in its "temp" directory, and it slows down and eventually crashes before I can save the file. I instead use the program GoldWave (but again, since it's just a generic audio source, any program will do). Audacity *does* work just fine for a typical 2-hour cassette, and its noise reduction feature works just fine.

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Overall, this is a great product to save my old tapes (those were never released in digital format).

I am surprised with the recorded sound quality; the mp3 file (320kbps and changed other settings to best quality) sounds as good as the tape. If your audio tape has a lot of hiss, the recorded file will be a mirror image. I got this only for a day, so I have not played with other audio effects such as amplifer, noise reduction, echo, etc. I am not sure if these effects will yield better quality than the original tape, but I can accept if it is at least sound 100% like the tape, no less.

The CD came with this converter is useless for those who has Windows 7 (me included). ..Just google "audacity", download and install the file for Windows 7 OS. With this file compatible with Windows 7 OS, it will link you to the website where you can download codec for converting your sound "project" into mp3 format (the mp3 decoding is not built in).

Also, expect to play around a little bit to get any recordings...I first followed the instructions which told me about changing the drop down bar to "USB audio device"...that never showed up on my list...i had to spend sometime to get it to work because of the settings.

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First of all the instructions do not tell you that if you have Windows 7 you must upload Audicity from the Audacity.com website for the latest version. We found that idea on the Taotronics website. So after we finally did that, then next problem was getting it to realize that the tape player was connected to the usb port. Once we finally did that (by unplugging and replugging into the usb port several times and opening and closing the audacity program several times) then we started a recording. Well, about 5 minutes into the recording, all of a sudden, the Audacity program did not recognize the tape player. So, we went back and repeated the plugging in and unplugging, etc and finally got it to recognize it again. Then about 15 mins into the recording, all of a sudden Audacity did not recognize it again after it had already recorded about 15 mins of the tape and we restarted again. Well,,, by now you know the story. This piece of junk is going back to Amazon tomorrow!!

This thing most definitely needs a driver!!! Don't buy...piece of Junk!!!

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product started out great, i completed about 20 cassette and then it simply stopped working. the cassette player still works, but when i hook it up to the computer it squeels... the cable of connection is bad... i really looked forward to this and was enjoying it until it broke...

E-Z Red S520 Side Battery Lifter

Nice to have around. Works fine. The only reason for 4 stars (over 5) is that a simple spring or rubber band could make it really easy to use. Keep tension on the thing. It's fine though. Otherwise, sturdy, good rubber grips, good handle. Make sure you don't order (or ship) with other "delicate" items in the same box, as Amazon fullfillment will likely just throw it in the box loose, and beat the crap out of other things in the box. Like my stuff was beat up.

This product is great!...A real back and hand saver.

If your battery is missing a lifting handle, or if it is located in a tight spot, this is the product for you. Seriously, it works on all size batteries, and both top and side posts. I personally own and use this product, and it is a bargain at double the price.

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I have dropped one battery (ruining it) on count of this carrier.

I have already ordered the old "strap" to carry my batteries!

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This is a great tool for those who have to remove car batteries on a somewhat regular basis. I have vintage Corvette with the battery in the rear, behind the drivers seat. This tool makes removal very easy. The tool is well made and should last for a long time.

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I have an older Corvette with a side terminal battery mounted in a battery compartment behind the drivers seat. To say the least it's a pain in the a$$ to get that battery in and out. It only took me 30 years to find this tool, but less than 10 minutes to swap the battery once the tool hit my front porch. If you have a difficult to access battery buy this tool. You will never be sorry. It could be the best money I ever spent.

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• Tactile-grip RCA ends and unique color-coded strains easily identift front-rear/left-right channel designations

This adapter does exactly what it is intended for. Connected to the kicker Hideaway sub. You need a pretty small Phillips head screwdriver to tighten down the connection but that's no biggie. I like the fact that the connection is protected by the plastic housing which means it won't short out if it touches something metal. The length of rca cable that is attached was more than enough for my use but was also not excessive. Overall worth the money.

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Simplified the process for me and was reasonable in cost. Would recommend for others to consider to aid in car audio installation.

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works as advertized.

I connected Kiker 11pt10 to amplifier wires .

this product made connection a snap.

easy to install

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This is a real fine cable connect, The Kicker 2010 Z series amps auto detects high and low levels, and you will not have the need for a high/low level converter. If you need to run your Kicker Z series to a set of high level outputs. This will make your work much cleaner, It takes away the need for splicing into a set of RCA cables to run to your high level speaker output wires. This is a worth while purchase.

A necessary accessory to make easier the connection of the Kicker Hideaway Compact Powered Subwoofer to the main source(sound and electric).

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Constantly emits white noise when on. While charging it becomes a loud squealing. No response from the manufacture about it. Seemed like it had all the features I wanted but in its current state it's not something I want to listen to in the car. So that kinda defeats the point.

Update: While tempted to just return it curiosity got the best of me. Opened it up, turns out the speaker is glued directly to the battery. No surprise it makes all sorts of unwanted noise. I clipped the negative wire to the speaker itself after that it was a whole new ball game. No audio playback from the device itself is a fair exchange for peace and quiet. Be warned parts will go everywhere nothing aside from the board is really secured in all that well.

Buyer beware: You do not get all that is advertised. Also, the instructions are limited. You cannot get a response from an e-mail that is even comprehensive. Their answer was as if they responded to someone else's inquiry. My complaint was I did not receive the advertised free air vent mount for a smartphone. They told me to use one from the smart mobile-phone. I asked for direction that was not in the instructions. I wanted to know if the camcorder would record continuously (going over the previous recordings on my memory card). The response I received was, a memory card is not included with the camcorder. Therefore, I do hope whoever reads this review heeds my warning. Buyer beware. This is sold by an independent seller and not handled by amazon. I guess I am up a creek without a paddle.

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Really disappointed in this little unit. I ,mean REALLY DISAPPOINTED. Battery won't hold a charge, will not record while plugged into car 12vdc power point. Nice looking and all that, but generally not anything that was advertised.

I'm very disappointed in Amazon letting people use their Good Name!!!! and sell junk. I would advise anyone who is thinking about getting one of these, DON'T! Your throwing your money away

NO STARS.

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The quality on these cameras seems to be hit or miss. I have three that all function well, but, all three are not the same model with the same features. One is apparently an older model that records in segments of 1/2/3 minutes, although the box say 5/10/15 minutes. As others have said, the instructions are terrible, but if you play around with the controls, you'll find a number of features not listed, such as pushing and holding the arrow buttons to zoom in and out. The video quality on all of mine is very good. I've also had no problem with the sound functions. Hopefully, they have run out of the older models and are shipping only the newer ones that actually have the functions listed on the box. A dash cam is definitely a good bit of extra insurance. The day we installed ours, we filmed a car coming on to the interstate nearly hit us, and then cross two lanes and hit a poor guy in a new F-150. The police department was very appreciative of the video.

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Cons

What I got was a camera that wont anchor properly on the suction holder.. that has to have been a manufacturing defect.. The power chord was so long, it turned my car into an entangled mess..

Pros

The picture quality looks decent. definitely not HD, but for what you want it for, it can pass.

Pioneer DEH-P3000IB In-Dash CD/Mp3/Wma/iTunes AAC/Wav Receiver

Pioneer always has really great, high-end products. I was only slightly disappointed with this one. Whoever they have in their usability/user interface department, they need to fire them. The controls on this deck are absolutely counter-intuitive. I consider myself pretty much a gadget geek and computer nerd, so I'm usually able to figure out how to use things without reading the manual. However, I had to read the manual to figure out how to use it, which generally means it hasn't been designed very well. It's very difficult to navigate through the menus of the deck.

I would say whoever wrote their user manual should also be fired, since it's extremely confusing and hard to read. I still don't know how to change the clock on it.

Overall, it's a great upgrade. I miss my stock Honda one, but some of the buttons didn't work. Once you get the Pioneer deck installed, I suggest just using the included remote, as it's much easier.

Totally awesome head unit. It is iPod compatible and I can control the iPod from the head unit controls and it charges the battery on the iPod too. Also displays the name of the songs on the head unit display........

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I have had this for about two months and could not be happier. The stereo is very easy to use, sounds great, and looks great.

I got this to replace a Sony that went bad about two days after the one-year warranty expired. So with this, I purchased (at Circuit City) the extended 4-year warranty for $30 for peace of mind. So of course, my opinion of this could change drastically if it goes bad, but Pioneer is a well respected brand so fingers crossed that won't happen.

I noticed some of the other reviewers complain about the user interface. Are they using the same stereo that I am?? I think the joystick is a great idea, the menus are all easy to work through, stations are easy to flip through. I love it. By the way, I always play MP3-CD's. It also has a connection to plug an mp3 player but I have not tried that feature.

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The biggest problem I have with this thing is I can't see the display. My car has a sunroof and the glare is too much. I'm really not thrilled with not having the presets in the face either. but it sounds good enough for the money. What's the purpose of having the 1 button do most of the features is also a pain especially when you CAN'T SEE THE DAMNED DISPLAY!!!! I think a lot of times these companies just have to add more options to display them in their advertizing. How about a dial you can seein any light, a volume, and three tone controls. These preset tone controls are crap. to many variables with the speakers and the vehicle sound for them not to sound different in every car,

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It does what indicated, but ...

1. there isn't separate channel equalization, that by 2008 should be mandatory. So I still have the same EQ on the rear speaker and on the front ones. Really bad.

2. the USB is available only if you buy a $100 kit... too much for USB option.

3. no RDS on radio stations (I had it back in Europe in 1995).

4. The knob/wheel isn't very intuitive and the interface is quite hard to use. The remote instead is quite good.

5. It sounds ok, could be better.

6. It does play CDs with AAC/iTunes well but the navigation isn't too intuitive. Many characters in the song names or artist names aren't available so they get replaced with annoying "?".

Overall, it is cheap but with today technology at that price you can offer USB, rear/fwd separate EQ, RDS and a better interface.

Schumacher EC-4000-USB Large Emergency Glove Box Charger w/USB port

I wanted with anticipation for this product ans was let down. The charger simply doesn't work.

It's been charging over 24 hours now and the charging light stays green, it doesn't change to red as mentioned in the manual.

When I attempted to use it, thinking the battery was fully charged ( Maybe it came completely charged that's why it was green all the time), it's actually the opposite, the battery is completely drained.

I bought this for my wife's car so that in the event she was stranded she could give herself a jumpstart from within the car. The charger is plugged into your cigarette lighter, and from there, is supposed to give you enough charge to restart the engine. And it is supposed to fit neatly inside your glove compartment when not in use.

"Supposed to" left us stranded on an out-of-town trip, on Labor Day no less. Although I was careful to take the little monster (and you CAN fit this brick into your glove compartment, but you will have no room for anything else in there once you do) out and regularly recharge it, it wouldn't gives us a jump. It didn't even give us so much as a cough. So, two hours later, with the car battery quickly and easily recharged by the tow truck operator, not only were we able to drive it home, but it also started the next morning, when we drove it to the mechanic's, where it received a rebuilt alternator AND a new battery (just in case).

For us, this charger only worked well when we used it as a paperweight to keep the maps and documents in the back seat (which would no longer fit in the glove compartment; see above) from flying away.

Can't recommend this item at all. Get one of the bigger ones and stow it in the trunk.

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This product did not work at all despite following instructions and trying all the options suggested.

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I bought it to use as a starting aid for my 550 grizzle ATV since it does not come with a pull start if the battery goes dead... I charged it up and put in in my ATV box and left if for 6months... We were out camping and had my 2010 Ram truck with after market radio( 4ch amp and (4)6x9 speakers blasting all night till the battery was bout dead and truck wouldn't start.. plugged it in, waited the 10minutes and it started right up...

It surely works and i was surprised... Heck yeah buy one, they are cheap and its definately cheaper then a tow truck if you dont have cables and a jump source...

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I cant praise this product enough, it is such a relief to be able to use this without having to exit the vehicle

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Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 2003 Honda Civic With Do-It-Yourself Programming (OMRON versio

It's a lot cheaper than purchasing directly from Honda, but it turned out to not be worth the savings. The remote worked intermittently for the first four months, and then completely stopped working, even when I replaced the battery. I contacted the company for a refund several times and never heard back from them. Finally Amazon stepped in and credited a refund to my account. Man I love Amazon customer service.

looks little old, and not new.. but , hey ! works like a charm ! no complains ! and cheap !

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It was stated as "like new" condition but has some scratches on it. I paid $32+shipping, Arrived on time and works for my honda civic 2003, so that's good.

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The keyless entry device was in good condition. Unfortunately I couldn't use that as my Honda Civic didn't have factory owned keyless entry.

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"Watt's Up" RC Watt Meter & Power Analyzer WU100 Version 2 --- SALE!

This item is marketed primarily by and in support of RC enthusiasts (toy makers and users). It, however, is not a toy and could cause harm if misused. I purchased the Watt's Up meter to monitor large batteries powering telescopes, associated computers, heaters and lights. This is in an outdoor environment subject to cold and moisture. Follow the instructions and be prepared to be delighted. Perhaps one of the few items on the market which delivers exactly what it is designed to do. Because my application is at night, I wish it had a backlight, but that's not a major problem. My astronomy gear is expensive, portable and uses DC power. The Watt's Up allows me to see what my electronics are really doing in the field, compared to what the manufactors say they are suppose to do. That means early warning for batteries, heaters, internal components (computers, motors and chip sets) and in the environment they are used. The Watt's up is well made, weather resistant, and compact. During a session, it even records relavant data and continually updates itself. It won't pour your coffee, but it will watch your DC systems better than you could without it. A very, very good buy.

I purchased this meter after learning about it on a few of the solar power forums on the net. I am using it to monitor a small home solar power system. So far I am very pleased. I especially like the fact that it will measure amps and watts over time, along with minimum voltage and peak currents. I would say it is indispensable for maintaining or tuning a small solar set up. I have only been using it for a few days but if it lasts I am very pleased. The 60 amp limit is a real plus.

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This device is being used as an eBike power monitor. It's very easy to install and works exactly as advertised. Shows instantaneous Volts, Amps,and Watts. After a ride, it shows the total energy used in WattHours, and the peak current and power used during the ride, as well as the minimum battery voltage. Extremely useful for monitoring battery consumption and condition. It will not quantitatively display regenerated current but it does show the rise in battery voltage during regenerative braking. Excellent product; excellent price.

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The Watt's Up meter is an Inline DC meter that measures 8 parameters. Amp houses (Ah), Watt Hours (Wh), Voltage (v), Watts (w), and captures peak current (AmpsPeak) Peak Power (WattsPeak), voltage Sag (VoltsMin), and power consumed with (AmpHours)

Here are the Watts Up parameter, ranges and resolution

Voltage, 0-60v, 0.01v

Current, 0-110Amps, 0.01A

Power, 0-6554 watts, 0.01W

Charge, 0-65 Amp Hours, 0.001Ah

Energy, 0-6552 WattHours, 0.1 Wh

Minimum voltage is about 4.0 volts for operation of the meter itself.

I use this for testing all kinds of things, from RC gear, to Ham radio gear, to portable Solar systems. It does take some work to get it plugged into things. It comes with about 6" of bare wire on each end. I had to make adapters for the various typs of connections I plan to use. I start with Anderson Power Pole directly attached to the unit and then have adapters for several others.

5 Stars, this is an accurate and very handy tool

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I bought this because of the reviews I had read on Amazon. It has turned out to be one of the best investment I've made in my off-grid solar/system. With it I could determine the total amount of watt hours I was getting from my solar panels on sunny and cloudy days. As a result I determined that I needed to purchase more solar panels for my total electrical needs. It is an invaluable tool for the small scale off grid person. One can also rig it into any appliance to determine the amount of energy that unit is using. I put 4 inexpensive rubber shielded alligator clips on the unit as this allows for many different applications. Great little gadget!

iTrip Style LCD FM Transmitter and Car Charger with Remote for Apple iPod /Iphone/Itouch/Nano

Below par is an understatement. Definitely low quality. Remote I received was NOT the one pictured here. Looked more like one you'd find in a kid's toy box. It worked fine the first night and that's about it. Didn't work after that. The charger portion is the only portion that still works. Don't waste your money!

I ordered this from CrazyOnDigital. While they did ship quickly and I received the item on time, the remote was not what is advertised here.

Quality is way under par. No remote was included. Would have returned it but not worth the hassle.

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this is the worst product that i have ever bought in my entire life. It is awful. It does not work and the transmission is something below horrible. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nOT WORTH A QUARTER.

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I just purchase this device from Amazon, though I love buying from Amazon they really should pull this item from its servers. The sound quality is so bad, things like poor reception from being low powered, mono sounding, no punch in the drums, and the transmitter is completely inferior to other devices on the market. Geffen has been getting away with this crap for far too long with the itrip and now the iphone transmitter. You literally have to keep the transmitter right by your car radio to prevent noise and interference

I would really like to prevent people from buying this device if I could.

Don't waste your money

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I never could get this product to work. It came with no instructions. I plugged it in but nothing. Money wasted.

Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 2007 Honda Civic With Do-It-Yourself Programming

Shipped on time and is exactly what i needed. The price was great compared to the other websites. Easy to program.

It is working perfect. 100% compatible with civic 2006. Excellent service. And it is cheap. Easy to program for remote function and easy to program transponder.

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Excellent... it works perfectly in my 2009 Honda Civic after it was cut and programed. All functions work propertly. Thanks...

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Fosmon Car Mount Cell Phone Holder for the HTC EVO 4G LTE/ONE - Black/Silver

For the money, this was a pretty decent phone mount. I've owned it for about 3 weeks now; no loss of suction from the suction cup, the mount holds a Galaxy SIII (even with a case on it), and it's easy to adjust for other phones/devices. Also, it comes with a vent attachment, which is nice. The adjustable neck is stiff enough to hold its position, but that's where my problem lies...

The issue arose where the neck of the mount attaches to the suction cup portion. It slowly started to loosen when driving, to the point where the vibrations from driving around cause the mount & phone to shake constantly. It became annoying because my phone wouldn't be still unless I stopped driving or held the mount steady in my hand while I looked at it. I think part of this loosening could be due to heat from sitting in the car when it's not in use, but can't make a sure call. It may have still loosened from general use even if I removed the entire mount from my vehicle whenever I wasn't using it.

If it didn't rattle around I'd still be using it. The vent attachment it came with would also essentially solve my problem but I just don't wish to use it, which is why I'm still rating this 3 stars, since it's more of a personal pet peeve for why I think it could be better. I feel I got what I paid for with this mount, but since I didn't pay very much, I'm not complaining. Now I'm just looking into a different mount with a different style neck to see if I have better luck.

for the price, it was well worth it! If your in the market for a cheap cell mount than look no further!

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For 2 months no issue in 20F-100F temperature. Didn't fall from windshield ever. So far the best holder I had.

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this product exceeded my expectations I am very happy with it. I was able to make a decision based upon mostly the reviews that others game, so I'm really appreciative!

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This thing is great for hands free driving. Someone calls, I push speaker and continue to drive. It fits all phones and easy to mount. Not Girlie, but convenient anyway.