Showing posts with label price of car battery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label price of car battery. Show all posts

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Tview T788plh-beige 7 Inch Tft-lCD Car Headrest Monitors with Pillows

Tview T788plh-beige 7 Inch Tft-lCD Car Headrest Monitors with Pillows
  • 7" TFT-LCD Monitor Car headrest with Touch Buttons
  • Built in IR Stereo Transmitter (2.3/2.8/3.2/3.8Mhz)
  • High Resolution: 480 X 234/1440 X 234
  • Color System: PAL/NTSC Compatible
  • Adjustable picture, brightness, contrast, volume

it just needed a lot of work, and the screens are tiny. it cost me almost same price to get it installed. the only thing is good that you don't have to deal with the cords and wires every where. the kids love it.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

GPS Portable Travel USB Plug-in Rapid 12v Car Charger for Garmin Nuvi 270 / 275t / 300 / 300t / 310

GPS Portable Travel USB Plug-in Rapid 12v Car Charger for Garmin Nuvi 270 / 275t / 300 / 300t / 310t / 350 / 360 / 370 / 510 / 550 / 650 / 660 / 670 / 680
  • IC Chip recognizes full battery & automatically switches to saver mode
  • LED charging indicator
  • Fast charge for your GPS while on the road
  • Can be used with input voltages for car and truck
  • Made of high quality vinyl

At first this 12volt car adapter worked fine.now It blows out my fuse every time I try to use it.It would be great if the company would replace it so I do not end up with a GPS that is used up the charge.I purchased thru amazon.com website.

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Worked great for about 4 months, but now will instantly blow the fuse in our car. Time to buy a new charger and I think I will look elsewhere.

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This is one of the terribly made chinese product, it cooked my $350.00 Garmin GPS too. I strongly recommend NOT to even consider this product and ALSO this seller which carries such cheap quality products.

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The price was right on this charger. Although the picture doesn't indicate it, the charger does have a coiled cord, which is different than the OEM cable, so if you are hanging the Nuvi from your windsheild, it might not be the best choice.

Friday, June 6, 2014

Genuine HTC Verizon Thunderbolt Window & Dash Vehicle / Car Mount Dock

Genuine HTC Verizon Thunderbolt Window & Dash Vehicle / Car Mount DockThough this dock is extremely well built and sturdy it's still not as well done as the original Droid dock. It takes two hands to get the phone to snap into this contraption, and THREE to get it out. It snaps into place then there is a locking mechanism for added sturdiness. That said, once your phone is in the only way it's coming out is with extreme force. Comparatively speaking, the OG Droid dock was very simple but very effective. I could get in the car and just snap the phone right into place with one hand. Same for removal. (minus one star)

The one upside to this dock is that it has the built in charger port. Once you plug your cord into the back of the dock you don't have to worry about fumbling around trying to plug it in while you're driving. Downside to this is as mentioned above, it takes some force to get the phone to snap into place and I think over time this is going to shorten the life of the phones charging port itself. (minus another star)

As far as what the phone does once plugged in, pretty much the typical car home-screen. Options for phone, nav, maps, etc.. If I could take another star away for not being able to change any of the car-home icons I would, but since I'm only reviewing the dock I wont. You can exit the car mode while docked but once you exit you have to remove the phone and put it back in dock to get back to car-home. I blame HTC for that blunder and hopefully they will fix that with the next software upgrade.

All in all this dock is good, but with all downsides I can only hope a third-party comes out with a better one. Until then I will just have to put up with a three star device.

***Just in case anyone was wondering, you have to remove any case or skin in order to dock the phone***

I bought this the day the phone came out and have been using it religiously ever since.

I don't know why the previous reviews have been (what seems to me) overly critical of this item, but rather than focus on that, I will tell you my likes and dislikes of the dock.

Pros:

-Suction cup works very well, never falls off.

-Fully adjustable mount, allowing a ton of viewing angles, landscape and portrait modes.

-Plug charger into the base clip, not the phone. (No need to unplug charger from phone.)

-Headphones/Stereo cable has clips. If you plug your phone into your car stereo or a wired headset, you can clip the wire in the back of the base so you don't have to find the wire every time.

-Your phone isn't going anywhere! As previous posters have stated, the phone is quite difficult to get out of the mount. I find this a positive as I don't want my phone flying out if (knock on wood) I were to get into an accident and possibly injuring me or passengers. The phone is really easy to get in the dock and has a "locking" clip to secure the phone on all 4 edges.

-Compatible with DailyRoads Voyager app. This app records video/pictures and/or audio while you are driving. (Helpful if you are in an accident or given a ticket that you didn't deserve.) I've found that the Video/Picture works best when the dock is dash-mounted and in portrait mode.

Cons:

-Stock Car Dock app is very basic/bland. This really isn't a Car Dock issue as much as it is a HTC issue. I don't have a Stock phone (rooted) and I use a nice little app called Car Home that negates this Con.

-It is a bit tough coming out of the dock. The best solution to this that I have found is to put the phone into lock/sleep, then use both hands to get it out (one holds the base, the other grabs and pulls the phone out). I've gotten used to it so this isn't nearly as big of a deal as I first thought. This is the only reason why I took a star off the rating.

All-in-all, I have to say this is a great accessory to have, and it is cheap as well. I remember paying twice the amount for my Droid X Car Dock. HTC also has to resolve the fact that when you plug something into the headphone jack that it mutes the phone's microphones (so if your cable has no mic on it, you can't talk to someone on the phone), but that is not an issue with the car dock offered here, that is another knock against the phone.

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Feels cheaply made, and Thunderbolt will not fit into dock with any sort of case on. That's huge I think because most people have cases on their phones (I have a Seido hard case that works great, but is a pain to take on or off) I use the Ardon Generic Car Dock and it works great, but also a little cheap as well.

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I just wanted to write this review as a warning to perspective buyers that this does not work if you have the extended battery. I'm sure it's a great mount, but I was never able to use it for this reason.

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This is a good mount for the Verizon HTC Thunderbolt. The only negative I give it is that it only fits with the standard battery with no case. Even the desktop cradle fits the extended battery. Mounts very well to the windshield and has not fallen, even in the Texas heat.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

DB Link RTG0 0-Gauge Gold Ring Terminal

DB Link RTG0 0-Gauge Gold Ring Terminal
  • Gold Ring Terminal
  • Clear, Heat-Resistant
  • Plastic Housing
  • 0 Gauge

I've purchased a few DB Link wiring products, and I've been happy with them all for the price. For these, I'm very happy. They fit some Monster single aught (1/0) cable perfectly. Well, mine had very thick insulation like 1/4 inch but the wire itself fits perfectly. I just had to trim the insulation down a little. Normal wire would probably fit very nicely (there's a little space at the end where the insulation will fit inside the connector for a clean look). The set screw uses a reasonably large allen wrench, so I felt confident that I was getting it cranked down solidly and making a good connection. These feel reasonably substantial, and the ring terminal is offset some on the body so it will work well with different clearance situations. I think the hole was .25", but now I don't remember if it was 5/16 or 1/4. I'll go measure it later and update the review. Maybe I'll take some pictures, too. :)

Otherwise, I feel that I should note that the ad doesn't make it clear if you get 1 or 2. You get two, one with black print and one with red. I only used one, and was happy with the price at that point; two is a pretty good bargain, I think. If I need more of these kinds of things, I'll definitely look to DB link as a viable option.

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These ring terminals fit the 0 gauge wire great. The finish on them is nice lood just like the picture. My fuse holder had to be modified a little bit the cover would not snap into place all the way but it was worth it just for the look.

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These are very good quality terminals for 0 gauge wire. I didn't have the proper tools to crimp a large wire properly so I decided to buy these instead. They are a bit pricey, but work fantastically.

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these work great awesome product

used them to hook the wires to the side post of the battery nice tight fit

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So I purchased 3 packs, so a total of 6 terminals. I used them to do the Big 3 Upgrade. They way you crimp the 1/0 Wire is easy to do and works very well. What I disliked was that if your using them to ground a wire you need to put 2 washers so that you can get the best contact possible. In my opinion that is a big flaw. The area were the bolt goes in the back part its not flush with the rest of the back of the terminal and that's why you need washers. Do I regret getting them no

Thursday, March 27, 2014

PYLE PLRD92 9-Inch Flip Down Monitor and DVD Player with Wireless FM Modulator/ IR Transmitter

PYLE PLRD92 9-Inch Flip Down Monitor and DVD Player with Wireless FM Modulator/ IR Transmitter
  • 9'' 16:9 Wide Screen TFT-LCD Monitor - Overhead Console with Twin Dome Lights w/ LED - Front Push Buttons Controls - Power Requirement: 12 DC
  • High Resolution: 640 x 234 Pixels - IR transmitter Ready for Wireless Headphone - Audio/ Video Inputs - DIN Cable w/ RCA Jacks for A/V Connections
  • Brightness: 450 Cd/ Sq.M - Built-In FM Modulator - USB SD Card Inputs - Dimensions: 8.46" (W) x 2.17" (D) x 9.45" (H)
  • Contrast Ratio: 500:1 - Full Function Wireless Remote - Mult System: NTSC PAL Auto Switching
  • Viewing Angle: 140 degree (Left/Right) 120 degree(Top/Down) - On Screen Menu System - DVD/VCD/CD/CD-R/CDRW/MP3 Compatible

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friday, March 7, 2014

Fonus Universal Rotatable Car Mount Lighter Socket Holder Dock with USB Charging Port for Verizon S

Fonus Universal Rotatable Car Mount Lighter Socket Holder Dock with USB Charging Port for Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 3 III S3 SCH-I535Purchased this mount for my GS2. Fits the GS2 without an issue, could even fit a slightly wider phone. Retention mechanism is sturdy and holds phone securely. Rotates 360°. Flexible stalk offers lots of orientation choices.

ISSUES

Ball hinge joint at the end of the stalk does not hold my phone upright. Even after cranking down on the adjustment, the phone droops under its own weight. Solution was to introduce additional bend into the stalk such that the ball adjustment rests on its stop (cant drop any farther at that point). For those with larger (heavier) phones, this may be an issue. Another option might be to insert something like a small piece of paper into the ball retention cavity to act as a friction surface (haven't tried this yet).

The mount will slide from side to side in the cigarette lighter receptacle over time and with road vibration. There is a rubberized piece on the end of the part which inserts into the lighter receptacle which is intended to stabilize the orientation of the mount, but in my Nissan Armada this has minimal effectiveness. The mount also tends to slide out of the lighter receptacle over time, to the point where the charging connection fails. It is likely that the retention performance of the mount will vary from vehicle to vehicle depending on the construction of the lighter receptacle.

Also note, if your car has a cigarette lighter socket which is powered when the ignition is off, the blue power indicator LED will remain lit until the mount is removed from the socket. This could cause battery drain over time.

OVERALL THOUGHTS

Not a bad product, could have better performance. Construction, materials, and build quality are good and the product should last. Allows for a hands free view of Google Maps when driving, and holds the phone while the kids are watching Netflix. Would be better if it didn't require adjustment every 30 miles or until you find the perfect balance point. If you have an ideally oriented lighter socket like my truck does, this is a decent option for a smartphone mount.

I was looking for a simple, adjustable cigarette lighter mount for my iPhone 5. Although this mounts says it is for a Samsung Galaxy S3, it will work fine with any smartphone. The only thing here that might be S3 specific is the micro-usb charging cord included. Of course, that will work with any device that accepts a standard micro-usb connector. (I have a micro-usb to Lightning adapter so it works fine with my iPhone 5 as well or just use a USB to Lightning cable)

The clamping mechanism holds tight and the flexible arm is fairly adjustable. The rubber reinforced cigaratte lighter plug is a bit loose but not too bad. There is a blue LED light just above the USB port that is pretty bright at night but a small piece of electrical tape took care of that...

All in all, works as advertised and I am happy with it...

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Works perfect for a Galaxy S3. We're uisng it vertically, it stays perfect in the position you leave it and it's tought enough to support each time you touch the screen without moving.

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This thing plugs into the lighter socket, and gradually wiggles itself free, so you constantly have to readjust it to seat it back into the socket.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Power Bright PW1100-12 Power Inverter 1100 Watt 12 Volt DC To 110 Volt AC

Power Bright PW1100-12 Power Inverter 1100 Watt 12 Volt DC To 110 Volt ACI bought this to handle several AC devices at one time and it has never let me down.

PROS:

durable construction

quiet = fan only comes on when unit gets warm after initial power up

LED display of watts being used or battery volts remaining. Very cool.

CONS:

power cables from battery clamps to unit are stiff and brittle. You can buy upgraded "ultra flexible" ones but IMHO they should ship with that.

Get this...you won't be sorry :-)

We use this inverter in a storm shelter here in West Texas. It is connected to a automotive battery. Have a Battery Tender on the battery to keep it charged. In a tornado the inverter will provide power to the shelter for TV, radio, lights and a fan. Tests of the system have been perfect. The inverter has good connections for plugging it in and for clamping it to the battery. Like the front display showing stats.

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I really shouldn't complain. I mean with the cost of this thing its hard to be unhappy. The product works. I am sucking 1100w peak at startup and 880-900w @ 10.8-11v continuous. My big issue is @ 75f the inverter shuts down after 6 1/2 minutes. I thought maybe the batteries i have may be faulty, but no, they still pass load tests after shutdown. Problem is, if the inverter is used anywhere near continuous rating, it gets super hot and shuts down. I can let it cool a few minutes and it works again,but only after flipping the switch on and off. The green light comes back on and the thing stops beeping and flashing its red light but wont power the load until the unit is turned off, then back on. This will be annoying at best. I have 350Ah of battery capacity because i need to use my vacuum for 30-45 minutes, @ 80A draw. Now i will have to periodically wait for the inverter to shut down every 6-7 minutes and find something productive to do. Also, the inverter is VERY light. I knew i had a problem as soon as i took it out of the box.

So, case in point; If you need this to run high wattage load for very short periods of time it appears to be the best value inverter in this wattage range. But, if you need to use it to make money like me, it will more then likely lead to some embarrassing outbursts and wasted productivity. I will be re purposing this inverter for another project and replacing it with a commercial unit like i should have purchased in the first place. "You get what you pay for" -once again my grandmothers infinite wisdom lives on.

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Nice inverter except the input power terminals are too close together.

Trying to use large cables is a bit scary in a vehicle where vibration may loosen the cable terminals.

It would be very easy for the cables to short out. I guess some shrink wrap would

work? But still an accident waiting to happen. I'm looking for ideas. A design flaw IMHO. The class T fuses are expensive even on amazon16 bucks. And a replacement fuse at a retail store would be 30 bucks. There's also the possibility

that the fuse won't blow.

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I installed this in my travel trailer to run a tv/dvd, small microwave and computers. it works great, it dont get hot or make any weird noises and its pretty well built. I was a little worried about a converter because I've heard horror stories about them catching fire, but after having this one run for a while with no issues, no worries. i recommend this converter

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Power Hunt Dual Power (120VAC/12VDC) Portable Microwave Oven: Appliance Only - 12V Operation from C

Power Hunt Dual Power Portable Microwave Oven: Appliance Only - 12V Operation from Car BatteryI bought this little microwave so my wife could warm her lunches while on the road. It works great for that. CAUTION! My one concern is that this ships without a fuse for the battery cable. I had to order and install that correctly. If you install this in your vehicle, do not install it without adding a 12 volt 50 amp fuse to protect your vehicle. If this thing shorts out, and it isn't fused, you could burn down you vehicle.

Before I purchased this microwave which is the latest version, I debated over using a regular 700W microwave with my 1500W inverter.

What won me over was a number of factors:

1. dual power feature to move the unit from vehicle to vehicle; little more difficult with a heavy external inverter

2. light weight; lightest non-portable in same class size was about 8lbs more; iWave is lighter but smaller

3. door opens like an oven; ideal for confined vehicular space; serves as a table, too

4. customer support seems to be pretty responsive and accountable; BIG PLUS!

Cons:

1. expensive; could get a regular microwave and inverter for less

2. construction?; time will tell; my 1st unit was shipped slightly damaged and scratched up (as well as 2nd unit); Lexan plastic? material which scratches easily anyways

3. does not come with alligator clips; requires permanent (screw/bolt on) connection

4. low power and nonuniform heating, despite claim of scanning technology; input 600+Watts; OUTPUT only 420+WATTS!

Result:

1. Boil 12 ounces of room temp. water: 11 minutes!!! (ceramic mug)

2. Microwave dinner mash potatoes (takes forever) 7 minutes; everything else cooks about 4-5 minutes

3. Will be more effective if you rev the engine while it is running; possibly due to higher voltage; the 8 ft. cable is of high quality (very flexible with accurate gauge wiring); voltage drop for the 8ft, I believe is not optimal; recommend cut as short as possible; 12.4-12.5V at least is recommended

I have not had a chance to test it off road, yet.

One side note is, I was curious and bought a microwave leak detector and it passed with flying colors. However, it will cause interference with your wifi signal if you use it! This is not common with every microwave, though, including my kitchen mounted on.

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Peak PKC0AP 12 V Battery/Alternator Tester

Peak PKC0AP 12 V Battery/Alternator TesterGreat product ... was able to quickly diagnosed that something was wrong with my car alternator ... saved me the hustle of being stalled in the streets !

This is by far the best battery/alternator indicator i got on line.

Others are just annoying in a way that the lights are all lit up or

telling you false alarms. That makes you nervous! This is a good product.

I am happy with my purchase.

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This is a handy tool to keep around for checking out the preformance of your automobiles charging system. It's cheap and small therefore easy to keep in your tool box or glovebox. I purchased my first one in the 70's and it still works but the writing on it has faded away.

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I can't testify to the accuracy, but it does seem to give sort of a rolling dialogue in lights about your systems charge. It will often show a drop in charge at stop signs/lights and then a full charge when in motion which is somewhat logical.

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We use this gage in our 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. The car does not have a battery life indicator. It does not fit our two other Buicks, they would need a plug extension since clearance is a problem.

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Wagan IN2514 Heated Massage Lumbar Cushion

Wagan IN2514 Heated Massage Lumbar CushionI have DDD and this product gives me the fastest pain relief of any mechanical device I've tried. I like the fact that it DOES NOT contain a self timing shut-off device as many do. The only thing: I wish there was a way of shutting it off without unplugging the transformer... when left plugged into the wall, the transformer gets very hot... even when not in use. This can be overcome with a short extension cord with a switch built in or a switched wall socket.

I bought this cushion after reading favorable reviews on it, for my husband who had recently herniated a couple of lumbar disks. We were facing a long road trip home to see family and I was thinking I'd end up doing all of the driving. Not so! The heated cushion was just the thing to keep hubby happy and pain free for up to 6 hours of driving at a stretch. We were both happy with that outcome. He didn't really use the massage (really vibrate) function much. The heating element and shape of the cushion worked very well on his back. Because it pushes your lower back forward, you will have to put a towel or cushion behind your upper back to keep proper alignment when you use it.

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Pad has good support, works well for me while driving. Heater would be better with low, medium and high settings. Massage feature is more annoying than useful. Overall, good product for the price..

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Pro: Bought this awhile back, worked great, reduced pain in my lower back. Loved the heat and message options.

Con: lasted only slightly more than a month. Now the heat function works but not message. Makes a loud motor noise.

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I bought this for my husband, who has been experiencing back pain while driving for extended periods. He then used it on a 750-mile drive. It worked very well, and he especially liked the heat option. Unlike other cushions we tried, this one did NOT push him too far forward on the seat. I compared several similar products while shopping for a back supporting cushion, and I believe that this one is by far the best value for the money. The only problem was that the elastic strap (provided for stability) was too short to go around the front seat and broke.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Sunforce 50013 1-Watt Motorcycle and Powersports Solar Battery Charger

Sunforce 50013 1-Watt Motorcycle and Powersports Solar Battery ChargerThis unit is a must for any vehicle that sits for an extended period of time. As long as the battery has a full charge this will maintain the battery and it will keep the charge topped off. Over the winter my bike sits for long periods and with solar maintainer the battery fires the bike up every time. A weather proof unit is what I needed since it is mounted outside of my garage. It also has a 15' extension for it. Beware that the positive and negative terminals are reversed on this unit as compared to most other battery chargers and maintainers so you will have to pay attention to that if you are swapping cables or you are integrating it will another charging device.

I purchased this array to charge an accessory battery on my golf cart. It seems to be well made and is water proof, which is why I bought it. It comes with ample cords and is small in size.

I would have given it 4 or 5 stars, but, it has no LED or any way to know if and when it is working. Some of these arrays ( some cheaper) have at least an LED to let you know the thing is functioning. A serious draw back IMHO!

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I had my motorcycle battery in my room dead hooked it all up to the panel and 3 days later went out and started my bike.

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Last year once the spring rolled around and it was time to start mowing grass again, I found out the battery to my riding lawnmower was dead. I also recently bought a Harley and feared that the same thing would happen. I store both of these items in my shed where there is no electricity run to it. The cheapest option I found was to use two of these solar power battery maintainers to keep the charge in my batteries fresh. So far I have been using them for several weeks and have had no discharging issues with my batteries or starting either pieces of equipment. I used a multimeter to check the voltage on the solar panels to ensured both worked prior to placing them on my shed. The true test will come this winter to see if the batteries stay charged. This kit comes with clamps as well as cables to permanently install a quick connect. I chose to use the permanent connects directly connected to the batteries. The only reason I give this four stars is that the positive connect on the quick connect is not covered. I'm not an electrical professional but I do believe that the bodies of lawnmowers and motorcycles are grounded to the negative terminal. Therefore if you disconnect the quick disconnect and it touches the body of the vehicle it will be like connecting the positive and negative terminals. I've been careful enough not to let that happen, I'm assuming it would blow the fuse. The solution for this is before you disconnect the solar charger quick connect, remove the inline fuse from the cable. If someone knows electricity better please correct me.

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I have been using the Sunforce 50013 Solar Battery Charger for 3 weeks to trickle charge 2 lawnmower batteries. It has kept them going. I charge one battery every night using the light from my grow lights. Even with low light the charger has enough output to trickle charge. During sunny days I move the batteries outside to be charged.

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

eForcity Car Charger Adapter for Garmin Nuvi 200 205 250 255 GPS

eForcity Car Charger Adapter for Garmin Nuvi 200 205 250 255 GPS
  • Compatible With Garmin: Colorado 300/400i/400t/Dakota 10/20/Edge 500/605/705/Nuvi 1200/1250/1260T/1300/1350/1350T/1370T/1390T/1450/1450LMT/1450T/1490LMT/1490T/1690/200/200W/205/205W/2200/2250/2250LT
  • Recharge on the go by harnessing power from your car with a cigarette lighter adapter.
  • Smart IC chip recognizes a fully charged battery and automatically switches to a saver mode.
  • Plug never heats or overcharges the battery. Short circuit protection. LED charging indication.
  • Best replacement for the original car charger. Color: Black.

This adapter puts my Garmin GPS unit into the computer connect mode, so it's not suitable for its intended purpose of providing power for use. Additionally the curly cord is too short. The seller authorized a return but will not pay for shipping. Shipping would eat up the refund, so it's a loss. Stay away from this one.

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This charger does just what it should at a price that's far below the OEM cost. But the picture doesn't show how short the output cable is, only about half the length of the Garmin original. The cord is coiled, but it's quite stiff and doesn't stretch out too easily. Still, it was long enough for my small car; other users might find this too short for them. Also it's a straight plug for the receiver, while the original has a right angle one. This makes the plug stick out farther in the back. And coupled with the short cord, it puts some extra strain on the receiver power jack. I just needed to move the Garmin a little on the windshield, but again this may be a concern for some users. I docked this adapter a star because of these issues.

Other than the short cable, this is a great value. It powers and charges the receiver just like the original, and you can't beat the price. I have no idea how long it will last, but if I need to replace the charger again I'll probably come back for another of these.

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This charger will put your GPS into PC sync mode, disallowing you from actually USING your GPS while it is charging in your car. Completely useless. I don't understand why some reviewers didn't have this problem and others do there must be different units coming from different sellers.

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This charger does not work. The cords are also is far too short to use properly and safely. Don't waist your time or money!

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Works perfect for Nuvi 205 as advertised. Also was shipped on time and buying process was smooth. Saves you a few bucks.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

MLB Washington Nationals Power Decal

MLB Washington Nationals Power DecalThis is a terrific way to show your support for the Washington Nationals. Great product and looks terrific at night.

I gave this to my 40 year old son who is impossible to shop for. He put it on his car. It's a really fun gift

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Friday, July 19, 2013

Schumacher SE-6030 Manual Wheel Charger

Schumacher SE-6030 Manual Wheel Chargerlooks like a good heavy duty charger. the rectifier was laying lose being held only by the wires. might have been cliped on the bigger heat sink? pluged in and smoked it this gave power to the 12v dc cooling fans. I insalled a older 110 fan and made it work. poor job on the rectifer. they changed from 110v to the 12 v fans because it was cheaper. after this I hope it last as long as my old 30 year charger.

This was by far the best price we found anywhere on this charger. It still seemed a little spendy, however when it arrived there was a voucher to receive a free jump pack charger ($150 value) Very pleased with both chargers.

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Charged 2 volvos and they both started with no problem. Many new vehicles are challenged when you try to put a strong charge in to the system.

Trickle charging is best and works much better for most cars. A great value that will pay for itself over time.

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Not the fanciest with the most options and functions, just a basic workhorse. I have plenty of multimeters and state of charge meters. I use it to start an Isuzu diesel box truck so I can move it around. The batteries onboard are several years past usefulness, but this charger will put enough charge in them after twenty five minutes to start the truck easily, even in the winter cold. Only had it for a month or so, but would buy another if I needed one.

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I bought one of these a few months back and my problems began....First one of the wheel brackets fell down inside and I had to take one of the side panels off to get it back . Once I got the side panel off, I noticed there were quite a few little nuts and bolts laying loose in the bottom of the unit. Next I found to my dismay that the screws included to install the handle would not fit. I had go find others. The top panel seems to move very easy. I had a little Schumacher that lasted for over 20 years. Now I would not buy another one.

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