Go Power! GP-300 300-Watt Modified Sine Wave Inverter

Purchased this for running a few low power items when the utility power is out. Very impressed with the build quality of this unit. It does provide the rated 300 watts without overheating or shutting down as long as adequate ventilation is provided, these do generate heat that must be dissipated. No complaints here considering the cost.

I purchased this inverter thinking it would be at least ok compared to the true sine wave model. Truth is it's not even close. It did, however meet my needs as a backup unit.

It was able to deal with a 200W light load, but anything over that and it struggled. It will also run a very small motor, like a coffee grinder.

It is also much smaller than described. I was pretty surprised when I opened the box. Actual size is 5.75 x 1.75 x 3.5"

In conclusion, it's adequate for light tasks and worth it's bargain price. If you need a real and clean 300W, go for the true sine wave unit

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I have only had it for a week, but so far I am very impressed. I use it to power my 2.1 computer speakers (200 watts) and it is beautiful. Also since it has 2 outlets, I can charge my phone in my car at the same time! Great product, great price. Cig lighter hook up is MONEY!

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Must have item for converting 12 volt power to 120 for appliance use. Well may, not too big, and good for camping.

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The sine wave was not good enough to run electronics without serious interference. Additionally, the maximum wattage output for this device was 40w, rather than 300w. I am surprised that this product received any positive reviews. I suppose that some of these products are far less faulty then others.

Schumacher PSW-7700 DSR ProSeries 300/70/35/30/15 Amp 6/12/24 Volt Manual Wheel Battery Charger/Sta

I own a car shop and the item is robust, and its capabilities described are the same as the ones the item has, maybe the only disadvantage is the union between the cables which will be better if they where more compact. also no where to stand by the clamps and the cable

Great Product, I am very pleased with the quality of this product. I highly recommend it to others. A+ +

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78 LED Rechargeable Work Light

I really love my LED trouble light. It works great and is very light. The only issue i have is that the hooks are a little flimsy but other than that it is awsome and i am looking to buy one for my camping stuff. this one will run on only half of the lights to exten your useage time where the 100 LED light works on all of them or flashing only.

great light .... but cheap plastic hooks. lucky it has a magnet to hold it on the vehicle as the hooks don't last any time at all.

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Have this light for 2 months, now ,,its just getting --better!!

Worked super for installing a new dishwasher -under the kitchen counter.

Lots of light ... easy to use,, not much in weight, manuverable.

Used it working on the cars nice , again lots of light and

the plastic is stronger now cleans easily!

Also at night for the back yard not a spotlight, but for 150 feet -good!

Recharges nicely red light on charger turns to green when fully charged.

Buy this light ,, as its just simply -good! You will love it!

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I ordered two. Both worked well out of the box. Came pre-charged. Gives an adequate but not brilliant light. Good for working under a car.

Of the two, one lost most of the pixels the day after I lit it the first time. I keep my fingers crossed that the other one stays good.

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Light has excellent output and has a fairly conventional and familair shape, but the battery cannot be left plugged into tge charger, doing do will cause it to die immediately! This is a huge design flaw.

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Blitzsafe HON/M-Link1 V.2X Honda/Acura iPod Interface

• Connects through the bottom connector of the iPod to insure that the audio you hear is the cleanest possible from your iPod
• Works with select Honda/Acura radios with CD changer compatibility.
• While the iPod is connected, it is being charged and will continue to charge for 20 minutes after the car is turned off
• iPod is never over-charged and that your battery is never under a constant drain
• Installation is easy as this device connects to the 14-pin rectangler CD changer connector in the rear of the factory radio

I have a 2005 Honda Accord and a 4th generation iPod (yeah, old school).

It took me about 2 hours to installed and I used a helpful site to install it. (Google Blitzsafe ipod adaptor and you'll find a site that is a "tutorial".) I ordered the Blitzsafe HON/M-Link1 V.2X Honda/Acura iPod Interface after my Dension Ice-Link iPod Interface stopped working. I used the ICE-Link (no longer available in the market) for 5 years.

I'm going to compare the 2 products although it's not fair to compare a new product I just got for only 3-4 days, versus an older product that does not even exist in the market anymore. However, I think the comparison will shed more light to this Blitzsafe product and where it might stands in the market:

COST:

Blitzsafe is less a hundred Dension Ice-Link was over hundreds.

USER'S INTERFACE:

I preferred Dension -> My accord saw the device as a 6CD Changer, so the car's existing audio system can control the iPod & I did not need to touch the iPod at all. The first 5 playlists would act like a disc to the car's audio system. The rest of the playlists can be placed as well, although I will have to pull the iPod out, select the playlist and plug it back in. When the car engine is shut off, the Dension would automatically pause the iPod so when I start the car again, the iPod would play the song where I left off.

The Blitzsafe only transfer the audio from the iPod to the audio system and charges the iPod. Nothing more. I can only adjust the volume from the audio console. Controls like changing playlist, fast forward, & skip a music has to be controlled directly on the iPod, which is not the end of the world. It's just a little less refined than the Dension ICE-Link. The big minus Blitzsafe has, however, is that it does not automatically stop or pause the iPod when I shut off the car. The Blitzsafe will turn off the iPod 20 minutes later. When you start the engine again, you will also have to press play on the iPod. Again, Blitzsafe only plays the audio and charges the iPod and nothing more.

[update 8/18/2010 it seems like Blitz will pause the iPod 5 seconds after the car is shut down. Although it does not pause immediate, it's better leaving the iPod to continue to play for minutes.]

RELIABILITY:

Again, I only have the Blitzsafe for 3-4 days so I can't totally give a fair comparison for now. With that said, I think the Blitzsafe seems to be more reliable. The Dension Ice-Link has crashed more than I can count in hot weather, when the heater is on, or with no real reason. When that happens, I would had to re-boot the Dension ICE-Link by shutting the car off, or pulling the fuse from the car's fuse box, or pulling the iPod out and plug it back in.

I think the reason why the Blitzsafe is more reliable is because it's a simpler product with no advance U.I. to complicate the connections.

[update Jan.2011 after going through the heated summer and the cooler temperature in the 30's, I am very pleased with the Blitzsafe. I have not have to "reboot" it like Dension at all.]

COMPATIBILITY:

Blitzsafe won this category. It's compatible to all Nano's, iPhones, iPads, & iPod Touches thus far, at least on paper since I had never tried the other devices with it. In Dension's defense, the ICE-Link is an older product (not to mention that it's no longer available).

[update 8/18/2010I tried my friend's iPhone 3GS and it worked perfectly. The only thing I noticed is that the iPhone will provide a warning saying that the charger is not a secured charger.]

[update Dec. 2010 I got the new iPod Touch (Gen4) and it works great with the Blitzsafe!]

I know that Dension has a product called Gateway which is probably the next generation to the ICE-Link I had and it's probably a good product, but my car is 5 years old now, so I did not want to spend a lot of money onto it.

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I have a 2004 Honda Accord with in-dash 6 disk changer, no navigation, and no XM radio.

Installation was quite simple (about 30 minutes, but I have experience doing this). The first time I started my car it worked brilliantly. Then, I shut off my car and turned it back on, and, to my dismay, the unit was not recognized! It turns out I must turn off the radio before shutting off the car in order for the unit to work the next time I start my car.

Looking at other reviews, I notice some others have this problem, but not all. SO, caveat emptor. This unit does work, perhaps perfectly for some, but not for every Honda and not as easily as the manufacturer implies.

I am considering returning the unit, but I do not look forward to taking my dash apart again for this thing. I'll see how annoying it is to learn to shut off the radio before shutting off the car.

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I did a lot of research on iPod/iPhone adapters for my 2004 Honda S2000 before selecting the BlitzSafe HON/MLINK1 V.2X. I wanted one that was cost effective and still allowed me to use the controls on the dash. The BlitzSafe ended up being the right choice. (Please note that the picture for this specific model on Amazon is incorrect. The decals on the HON/MLINK1 V.2X are not yellow like on Amazon. They are white and orange). Check the BlitzSafe website and you'll see what I mean.

The installation was simple considering the instructions are not that detailed. I simply removed the white (not the blue) 14 pin connector from my stock radio (without navi , XM or CD changer), plugged in the BlitzSafe harness and then plugged in the stock harness I removed from the radio into the female connector on the BlitzSafe harness... and Bingo! Now I can play music from my iPhone 4 and stream audio from apps and radio stations. The sound quality is excellent. CD quality or better. The stock Honda sound system isn't the greatest for starters, but it's good enough for my purposes.

With the radio set to "CDC" (compact disk changer) the BlitzSafe allows me to control the volume from the radio and also the dash controls. Music selections must be made using my iPhone 4.

The installation took me a little over an hour. Most of that time was spent removing and re-installing the radio cover panel. Once the radio was removed from the dash, connecting the BlitzSafe took a few minutes. I tested everything before I stuffed everything back in the dash. Fitting the radio back in the dash with the BlitzSafe tucked in behind it was a bit tricky, but it worked.

Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase. The price was in my range ($81.85 shipped to my house through Amazon.com by Furious Electronics) and it operates as designed.......and...... it's MADE IN THE USA!!!

My only concern is that the dock connector that connects to the iPhone 4 seems to get quite warm while the BlitzSafe is charging it. I'm going to keep an eye on that. My other concern is how well the BlitzSafe will hold up to the temperatures tucked away behind the radio. The S2000 can get quite hot behind the radio because the engine is basically right on the other side of the firewall. Time will tell if the BlitzSafe will hold up to these temps.

I would have given this product 5 stars, but I'm concerned about the heat that is generated at the dock connector. If I have any problems, I'll post an update.

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Worked great completely satisfy. Completed my expectation and find this something i just can not live without in my car

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This is a great product for a do-it-yourself iPod install. It charges my 3rd generation iPod (also called 3G back in the day), but it doesn't charge the 3G iPhone. Apparently none of the other adapters do either. Audio quality is very good, especially when compared to FM transmitters.

Gomadic Intelligent Compact Car / Auto DC Charger for the TomTom Go 920 920T - 2A / 10W power at ha

• Charger provides a full 10W (2,000mAh) of available current in a small form factor a little over 1 inch long. Flexible, straight cable measure 50 inches in total length.
• Intelligent circuit provides precise output voltage and resistor configuration specific to the TomTom Go 920 920T. This ensures battery is safely and efficiently charged without affecting battery longevity.
• Gomadic TipExchange Technology protects your investment by providing a means to change/upgrade your charger by simply swapping the physical charging tip. (Charging tip for TomTom Go 920 920T) included with additional tips sold separately)
• Power Sleep"" feature will cut power draw of charger by over 99% when not in use. Charger will draw less than 0.1W of power when in ""ready state"" (e.g. not connected to the TomTom Go 920 920T).
• Straight, non-coiled cable design allows for easy routing of your charger around vehicle trim for a more professionally installed look. Durable construction is built to last.

I took a chance on this charger not seeing any reviews. It fit my Tomtom 920 without shorting it out. It seems as well made as any of the other Chinese crap out there. I didn't expect it to be made of iron and brass. Although I would pay more for one that was. All in all I'm happy with the company and product. I like the idea of the interchangeable tips. I could really use a cheeseburger right now. Wow that was off topic. If you need a charger for a TomTom Go 920 buy this one.

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2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter and Car Vehicle Charger for the Cowon S9 - Uses Gomadic TipExch

• Full FM frequency spectrum is available and is user selectable in 0.1MHz increments from 88.1 to 107.9 MHz. Advanced Digital PLL sound coding maintains stable and high quality sound.
• Smart technology circuit architecture provides precision voltage and resistor regulation specific to the Cowon S9. Protects the internal battery longevity by modulating the charge in a safe and efficient manner.
• Transmitters emit a powerful FM signal that is the maximum allowed by FCC regulation. Advanced signal isolation provides crystal clear sound quality.
• A best-selling product from Gomadic Corp, one of the leaders in consumer electronic charging accessories.
• Product is designed to last and is backed by our Gomadic Lifetime Warranty. Buy with confidence!

They shipped fast, it looks good, powers up and charges, but the signal is to WEAK.

I used this with my Cowon S9. It works, but not very well at all. The signal from the transmitter is way to weak, and there is still a hiss coming through from the radio's white-noise. I also have to turn the S9 to max volume / drive to get enough signal to the radio.

Very disappointed with Gomatic's Audio FM Transmitter plus integrated Car Charger for the Cowon S9 with Gomadic TipExchange Technology.

I certainly would -NOTbuy this again. Very disappointed !!

I don't care if they go to the 30th generation, I will never buy any of their stuff again. (I bought their 2nd generation.)

Don't buy this. Buy something with enough drive to get a good good clear and noiseless signal coming out your speakers. Make sure your device doesn't have to be wide open / audio drive maxed out, to get enough signal. Doing so, is pushing / driving your device to hard. Stay away from this Gomadic FM Transmitter.

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Intelligent Dual Purpose DC Vehicle and AC Home Wall Charger for the Garmin Nuvi 265WT 265T - Two c

• State of the art, advanced circuitry prevents the Garmin Nuvi 265WT 265T from being damaged by power surges, overcharging and/or short-circuiting.
• Broad input voltage range of 12-24VDC and 100-240VAC respectively. Permits charging via vehicle and home outlets worldwide!
• Intelligent circuit tailors precise output voltage (including resistor configuration) specific to the Garmin Nuvi 265WT 265T. This ensures battery is safely and efficiently charged.
• Non-coiled, straight cable design allows for easy routing around your vehicle trim for a more professionally installed look. Durable construction is built to last.
• "Power Sleep" feature will cut power draw of charger by over 99% when not in use. Charger will draw less than 0.1W of power when in "ready state" (e.g. not connected).

I needed a charger which had a car as well as home socket plug to charge. This charger is very good so far, I have it for 20+ days now. No complains. I can charge the GPS in house when I am not driving.

One problem: I paid for one day delivery but it was delivered in 3 days. I needed it very urgently because I was in a new City where the roads are not easy to follow. I struggled for 3 days.

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R-134a Super Seal A/C Leak Sealer by Interdyamics

I bought this product from a local auto parts store after seeing the reviews online. I tried the Interdynamics EZ Chill but it never really stayed in the system. I could hear a hiss from the instrument panel whenever the A/C was on, especially on acceleration. So I figured there was a leak on that area, which would cost a fortune to have fixed at a repair shop. My van has 168K miles so it's not worth the repair. Why not give this a shot? (I thought to myself). So I bought it along with an extra can of straight R-134a coolant.

I followed instructions to the tee. The passenger side was getting a little cooler, but the driver side was very warm. It took about 15 minutes of driving until they both started to cool down (the rear was cold immediately). After 45 minutes of driving it really got nice and cold and I could hear intermittent hissing, but it eventually went away, which must be good. I'll update after a few weeks to see if the charge remains.

Before using the sealer our Jeep would hold a charge for a couple of days, been four weeks and it is still blowing cold.

The repair on the heat exchanger in the dash was estimated at $900, so this was a great deal.

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Before using this product, I tried recharging my system with R-134a that included a leak sealant. But the system was empty three days later. I needed a better sealant or some major work so I tried this product. Using it is easy. It seals so well that you need to follow the instructions exactly and immediately recharge with R-134a after using this product, and keep the system running for 15 minutes on maximum cool, so you don't seal your charging ports.

One of the big reasons for A/C leaks is dried seals due to not turning the A/C on between seasons. I can't say why my system leaked, but three days after I used this product, I had to stop using my system for almost a year. And when I started using it again, it was still at full capacity and has remained there since.

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I had a somewhere near the compressor last year when I purchased a used car. I charged the system because I failed to realize the leak and it was empty within a few days. It says it is recommended to only use on leaks that empty after two weeks but this product sealed it completely. Make sure your compressor is running before entering this into the system and charge afterwards to prevent a sealant on the port. So far it has been leak free for about a week, if I don't update this than that means it has worked for as long as this review has been posted. I am happy to finally have air!

UPDATE: Today the compressor failed to initiate. I checked the level of refrigerant and it is too low to start the compressor up. It looks like it failed to seal the leak but sealed it partially as the refrigerant took awhile to leak out. Will purchase a new compressor and install that and hope that fixes the issue.

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It did not work for me. I will have to purchase one that has to die in it . So I can see were the leak is.

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Scosche IP2IN1 iPod/Universal USB Charger for Home and Car

• Charge any USB device including phones, MP3 players, Blackberries, headphones and more
• For use with existing iPod USB cable
• Includes USB 12V charger and 100V wall charger
• Connects to most USB powered devices.
• Folding prongs for storage and travel.
• 1 amp makes recharging as fast as possible

I bought this USB charger 3 months ago to use with my iPod touch and it has worked flawlessly. The wall charger is very portable as the plug folds into the body of the charger. Both seem to charge the iPod equally well and I have not noticed the charging to be any different from connecting the iPod to the computer. One minor (if obvious) downside is that you need to bring the USB cable along in the car or to other locations where you will not connect to the computer.

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I bought this item to avoid having to take so many different chargers with me when traveling. Seems to work well with any device that I have tried thus far (Garmin Forerunner, Blackberry, iPod Shuffle).

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This is the second time I have been asked to review this transaction for some strange reason.

This vendor supposedly offered a "Scosche" brand set of USB chargers at a steeply discounted price. The chargers pictured in the offer clearly bore the Scosche brand name, and they used the Scosche "retail price" from which to show the steep markdown in price.

When I received these items there were in no kind of packaging -just loose inside of a jiffy bag mailer, so it was difficult to tell if they were even new. Though the items looked similar to the ones pictured in the offer, they were NOT Scosche brand products. They were instead some cheap, no-name, made in China, knockoff, of the type you'll find on Ebay selling for a buck apiece.

When I wrote back, the vendor admitted that the items were not Scosche but rather "OEM", but assured me they have sold "thousands without any problem". They further went on to "guarantee" that I would have "no problem" with the units. Their guarantee however, would be of little consequence should one of these cheap chargers fry my daughters expensive Ipod.

I decided to cut my losses as the whole transaction was just a few bucks. The vendor did refund my money, (I think), and the only reason I am responding to this request for a review again, is to warn other buyers.

Look, bottom line is: Amazon is a great resource that I have used in the past, and will surely use again. And this is the first time I have experienced any kind of problem purchasing through Amazon. But vendors who engage in classic "bait and switch" tactics are not worthy of being represented by Amazon.

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Car charger works well and so does the home/travel charger. The pins fold back on the home/travel charger which makes it good to travel with. The cords do not come with these items.

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I bought this for my wife's car, which I usually use on the weekends. She has an iPhone, I have a BlackBerry, so I wanted to minimize charger clutter in the car. While it works fine with her iPhone 3Gs, it does NOT work with my BlackBerry 9800. A message pops up on the BlackBerry saying that the connected charger is insufficient to power the device.

So much for the "universal" part, although I have long ago learned not to trust the title descriptions on Amazon.

Oddly enough, the AC outlet charger does work with my BB. But if you are buying this primarily for use in the car, be forewarned: the iPhone, yes; BlackBerry, no.

Schumacher XCS15 SpeedCharge Ship 'n Shore Battery Charger

This is a great little charger. I am using a large 460AH bank of batteries in my van dwelling and purchased this as an emergency charger after my expensive unit died. Once I hooked it up, it was astonishingly simple is to use. Now I want to keep it as a backup.

This unit has a cool percentage charged indicator. It was easy to hookup and turn on. The icons are a little confusing but all you need to know is your battery type and how to turn it on. It will do the rest for you. Most impressive!

I purchased this unit at a large chain department store nearby not through Amazon because I needed it immediately to charge my dead car battery. The unit is easy to use but, you should read the instructions first otherwise you could damage your battery if it's not set up properly. The buttons on the unit have icons that indicate fast, slow, and maintenance charging modes. You should know under what circumstances to use those modes. There are also buttons for battery type selection that are important as well.

Note that the unit is actually rated at 15amp not 10amp as indicated in the Amazon description at this writing which is a good thing.

The only issue that I have with the unit is that there is a cooling fan that is very loud. I can understand the necessity to cool the charger's components when charging a battery at high currents. The problem is that the fan is always on even when the battery becomes fully charged and is being trickle charged at low current levels when entering maintenance mode. I would have preferred that the fan be thermostatically controlled so that the fan comes on only when the charger's components heat up during fast charging. The fan should shut off during maintenance mode. Since the unit is microprocessor controlled, it would be a very simple matter to control the fan thermostatically for the price of a thermistor about a 50 cents in cost. As an electrical engineer and professional software developer, I can attest that the additional software development time to implement such a feature would be about 15 minutes.

Of course, if the manufacturer designed the unit with inadequate heat sinking on the critical electronic components to save costs, then the fan could be a requirement even at trickle charging rates. But, that would be a design flaw that would manifest itself in early life failure of the electronic components which would be even more problematic.

So, if you are looking for a charger to maintain a battery in full charge condition using a trickle charge mode (sans fan cacophony), then you may want to pass this one by.

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I spoke to Schumacher 4 times and got 4 different responses as to why it wasn't working properly and what settings I should use. It was turning itself on and off and setting itself to Gel when it came back on, when I had set it to AGM for my Marine battery before it went off. I did not lose power. At one point the charger read 15.7 and I could hear the acid bubbling. Of course I unplugged it, called Schumacher for the 4th and final time. The guy said no way it would charge that high. Well it did and I do know how to read! Since it was going on and off, resetting the settings and overcharging, I decided to return it as it was definitely defective and unsafe, but apparently Schumacher wouldn't stand behind it. Be careful! Overcharging any battery is DANGEROUS! Too bad, but I didn't feel safe leaving this unattended which is why I bought this "smart charger" in the first place.

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I purchased this unit to charge and/or maintain several different types of batteries including a bank of large 125 AH deep cycle batteries. Everything worked fine but the information during charging is not totally useful. In the charging mode, the new feature of automatically switching between % charge and voltage every 15 seconds was a good idea. However, it is only half a good idea. The voltage displayed is not the actual charging voltage at the battery. It is the mode voltage (6V or 12V) which is useless information that does not need to be repeated every 15 seconds. I returned this charger in hopes of finding a better unit.

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Great battery charger for the price. One of the best made for deep cycle batteries. I would suggest this one to anyone who needs one.

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Car Mate CZ48A Black Solar Powered Ash Tray with LED Light - Pack of 1

I like this ashtray quite a bit. It gets enough sun sitting in the cup holder. The blue LED is not bright enough to distract, but completely adequate for finding it.

My only complaint with the setup of it is that:

1. It holds the cigarette vertically, which results in a stout nicotine stain along the length of the cigarette that effects the taste quite a bit. If it had the slot(s) along the side, the problem would be solved and the ashtray mostly perfect.

2. Only one cigarette slot.

Other than that, I'm pleased and recommend it.

The Car Mate Solar Powered LED Ash Tray is much better than the old hole in the middle one I used before.

I didn't think I needed this but Mrs. B. said it was a must as she was tired of the dirty ash covered old one.

After using it, I am glad she insisted. This one keeps the cigarette ashes inside so I don't have the fan or an

open window blowing ashes from the cover onto the seats and dash.

Looks a heck of a lot nicer in my new truck too.

I like the the addition of the LED light and don't miss my old ashtray at all.

Best of all, the Mrs. is happy.

~ The Boss

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Good gadget, large size so that you don't have to be cleaning it out so often, good night light so that you don't burn your upholstery.

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I'm a return customer, and bought two more for other cars. This is a nice ash can that actually works. I have bought others with lights that did not last very long. The Car mate CZ48A I bought a while back is still working like new. This is an excellent buy.

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If you are a smoker and your car doesn't have an ashtray this fits very nicely in the cupholder. It can also be easily carried if you are out of the car, and like me, do not want to litter the ground with cigarette buts.

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Garmin GA26 Remote Vehicle Antenna for StreetPilot II+ and III+

• Low-profile design
• Waterproof and completely sealed
• Magnetic mount for outside installation
• Suction mount for inside installation
• 8-foot cable and BNC connector

What a great plus for anyone who uses their GPS for their car. I bought this antenna for my StreetPilot III. As I opened the box, I was surprised how small and compact it really is (about the size of a cell phone). I chose to use the suction cup method which took literally 30 seconds to assemble. It simply entailed taking off the antenna on the StreetPilot III and replacing it with the antenna and then screwing the antenna to the suction cup mount. Then I took the suction cup and mounted it first on my windshield. When it usually takes up to a minute to sufficiently aquire satellites, the antenna allowed me to aquire over six satellites within 15 seconds. I also suctioned it on to the side window with the same success. By the way, if you choose to mount it on the outside of the vehicle, it simply involves screwing the antenna to a magnet which magnetically sticks to the car. There is no screwing into the car itself! Also, it has enough cable to run wherever needed. This is a great product!

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I had my Garmin III GPS (talking street pilot) mounted on the dash of my Expedition and with its attached antenna I rarely could get (and then frequently would drop) enough satellites to give a good fix. After installing the external unit (10 minutes, no drilling!), I always had a good signal and never dropped it. Without this, the GPS is less than reliable inside your vehicle.

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The external antenna is essential for vehicle use. It allows the GPS to acquire more satellites faster and boosts the accuracy and reception in a huge way. It comes with a magnetic mounting, a suction cup mounting, and a screw-on mounting. It's a must have for any serious GPS user.

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I purchased this accessory for My Garmin 376C to use in a RV to drive from California to Minnesota. The RV has a sleeping section over the cab and thus the sky is not visible from the dash. I mounted the remote antenna using the suction cup mount in the upper window over the cab and it worked great for the nearly 2000 mile trip. It also works great on flights to keep track of your location. I ordered it on a Thursday from Amazon and received it on Friday morning for a Saturday morning flight to California. Highly recommended!

Pioneer DEH-P8300UB CD Receiver with iPod/iPhone Control, Pandora Player and Graphic OEL Display

• Single-DIN AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/WAV, USB, iPod/iPhone receiver
• Custom audio components; 4 x 50W MOSFET amplifier with three high-volt (4V) RCA preamp outputs for system expansion
• Detachable faceplate with two-line LCD display; separate customizable illumination for keys/display
• Includes front panel auxiliary input, USB port with direct iPod control, iPhone Pandora integration
• Add Bluetooth, HD Radio, or Satellite Radio with Pioneer add-ons

I've owned a few Pioneer head units. This one is tied with an older Premier 860 MP. But this one is by far, for the money, the best. It is super easy to set up and works seamlessly with USB and/or iPod controls. The 4v pre-amp voltage is VERY nice. Which is actually what puts it on the same level as the 860, in my opinion. For 4v, its very clean. Better than the 6.5v from the 860, oddly. If you are reading reviews to help make your decision, take this one as some advice...get it. lol. The screen's auto-reversing can be turned off, the button press beeping can be turned off, the ignition switch off chimes can be turned off. Its a VERY clean sounding and strong head unit. VERY well worth the money.

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I first would like to say, I have NEVER felt compelled to review an item before but because this stereo has gone so far beyond what I ever expected that I felt I had to write a review. I bought this stereo to replace a very nice Kenwood deck because that Kenwood was older and didn't have any way to use my iPod without using one of those worthless transmitters. This stereo has magnificent sound. They squeeze all the best out of my Rockford Fosgate speakers. I love being able to run my iPod with the receiver. I wouldn't change a single thing about this receiver. I love having the RDS,iTunes Tagging,the remote control and the rest of the perks that come with this receiver. I have had many different brands of receivers over the last 25 years but I have never had one that had the sound this one has nor have I ever had a receiver that was as versatile as this one. If you're looking for a new receiver to replace either a stock or aftermarket receiver, there is no better choice than this Pioneer DEH-P8300UB. Before I make any significant purchase I research it to death. I was looking for a receiver that allowed me to take full advantage of my iPod and this does that. I could go on and on but I think it's suffice to say that I have researched Alpine, Kenwood, Sony, JVC, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Jensen and others and none of them had the reviews or the features of the Pioneer. If you want a receiver that will allow you to enjoy your iPod/iPhone, you won't find a better receiver than this Pioneer.

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I just got it yesterday and it took no time to replace my old system. I was concerned that I wouldn't know what wire needed to be connected to what, but luckily my existing system had the same color scheme! i cut the old wiring connections and re-connected the included harness and i was up and playing with the system.

It wasn't as intuitive as i had hoped for making band selections, but the manual was easy enough to figure out. The only drawback I have seen so far is that i cannot select a playlist from my iphone to play i can select a genre,artists, albums, songs, but not my playlists. However, there is an application that can be downloaded from Pioneer that will allow me to create playlists that can be played. Guess what I am about to do! :)

Also, I love the Pandora capability!

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I bought this based on reviews and regret it. It is a good sounding stereo and play a wide variety of media but the interface is a big downfall.

First the good:

It does play mp3's from just about anything I can plug in via USB; not just an iPod but an SD card, Sansa and other players and media formats.

The sound is a lot better than the stock Ford unit, even with the EOM speakers.

Installation is pretty simple provided you know what you are doing.

The bad is that I really can't get over the interface. I imagine that this was aimed at some sub-market or a demo environment because it really is not good for a dash of a vehicle!

As some have pointed out, the MC button is really hard to press even in the driveway. Put a rubber band behind it and it might lessen the sensitivity.

There really is no good display setting that I like. You have dolphins, a DJ of some useless graphics, but no way to set this thing to display info that is useful like the time. It randomly shows the clock in a small piece of text or the elapsed time since you started the engine. It also turn the entire screen to a super bright display making nighttime driving a bit distracting.

I find it hard to tune in the audio but this might be my situation. Sometime there is no bass then it is pounding. There is a bunch of Audio and EQ settings via the MC button but getting in and out them is frustrating at best.

Really, if you have steering wheel controls or want to use this with just the remote (line-of-sight only) then this would be a fine unit. But it does not belong on a dashboard. Maybe in the trunk with a wired remote!

Maybe I just expect more though.

Great head unit, got it as an upgrade to aprevious premium series from pioneer too, this one has an even better sounding pre-amp, went nice with only 2 kits on front, a sub, 400 watt amp on 2+1 mode and a crossover for subfiltering and reducing the noise from my engine (it has some interference on the tweeters). The compressed sound enhancer works great (similar to creative's sound cards enhancers) and the 5 band equalizer too, these are the most significant changes I noticed... having 2 custom equalizer settings also helps. The lights are sort of bright even in the dimmerest mode, for night riding, but it does have a "switch display off" option that also functions much better.

About the USB thing, I don't have an Ipod or Iphone, so I use an android device and USB pen drive for music, together with the pioneer folder and file navigation. The thing is that this unit does not put the music from the folders on alphabetical order, the sorting only works with ipods... that, I discovered after some weeks, is because of the FAT system restrictions, so in order to have the music sorted as in a computer you need to use some FAT sorting software...

This FAT sorting solved the problem, but it would be much better to have this information on the user's manual, that I had to read over and over for nothing!!

That said, I recommend the product for its fidelity, easy usage and simple functions... only flaw that I remember is the main control being sometimes too sensible, but my previous device was even worse on this matter and it is kind of safe as I avoid using the control while driving faster or in bad conditions.

Pyramid PS12KX 12 Amp 13.8V Power Supply

• Perfect For Home, Shop & Hobbyist.
• Powers 12V Dc Devices Such As Cellular Phones, Cb Radios, Scanners, Etc.
• Output: 13.8V Dc, Screw Terminal Connectors.
• 12 Amp Surge / 10 Amp Continuous.

I use this power supply with an amateur radio that is on constantly. No RF hash, good stability of power and very reliable. Prefer this over switching power supplies. Good value for the money.

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inputs are ease to use. the construction is solid and well made. the power current is stated as is. Nothing more and nothing less. This is a well made heavy duty power supply. There are others that state the same, but I am very happy with the product and it's heavy. power supply needs to be heavy because of their coil. Don't be fooled by the super light weight ones.

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I got this to power my dew heater on my telescope and it does the job quite well. It seems to be well made and works exactly as stated. All metal case with sturdy connectors and IF weight is any indication of quality then this must be a good one. I did not want and did not get a lighter plug connection...this one is set up for direct wire connection only. For those who want to use a lighter plug they make another model like this. As usual, Amazon has a great price on this product!

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I've known Pyramid Car Audio products for decades (sold a lot of their car head units and their CBs and using their 15-inch subwoofers in the Reference Audio System.

In the past, they've always been great values!

Although, I've got a professional version of this Pyramid product, I decided that it was too big for where I needed one. So, I did some research and felt that this Pyramid product should be outstanding.

Once I got it, I put it one my testing bench (yes, I've got a professional one that can accurately test almost any audio product it's a modified McIntosh one) to find that it was performing very well.

Even though, I added small value polystyrene caps to the large filtering ones to smooth out any minute ripples.

I'm not sure if it needed them, but it made me feel better to have added them.

That Pyramid power supply is now powering the Music Fidelity V-LPS external MM/MC pre-preamp and the ClearAudio Concept turntable ensemble in the Reference Audio Music Room showroom at Acoustic Transducers Laboratories.

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Great product at a good price. Power supplys are generaly expensive, so i was happy to find this 10 amp PS for the price I paid for it. I would have liked more amperage but didnt want to spend the money. Very good quality. I use it to power a LiPo, NiMh, NiCd DC charger for radio controled truck racing and other radio controled models.

Powerlet SAE to Cigarette Socket Cable - 3"

I have SAE port on my motorcycle for a battery tender. This will be used to power a GPS while riding. A little simpler than installing a permanent power outlet.

This is a great product from Powerlet Products. I have a battery tender installed on my bike and I wanted to be able to charge my electronics while on the road such as my GPS and ipod. This here saved me some extra wiring. I only wish I bought the 12 inch or 18 inch cable as the 3 inch is a little short for my needs.

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i hooked this up to my solar panel to run a car charger for my phone but would work for any low power gadgets

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This works great to plug into my battery charger connection on my bike. Easy recharge of phone or GPS and is a great way to recharge without all the fuss of additional wiring for occasional use.

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Great little device for connecting GPS, cell phone and other accessories to your motorcycle if it doesn't have an accessory outlet. Also can be used as a battery charger outlet pigtail. It is small enough to carry in your pocket or windshield bag.

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Blue Sea 1011 12V DC Socket

I looked around at local auto parts stores to find additional 12 VDC sockets for my travel trailer, but they were all a crappy and cheap-looking. This socket, on the other hand, is solidly built, weather-proof and has a couple of mounting options. Electrical connections are made with 1/4 inch female push-on connections, so the install looks very neat. I was so pleased, that I have ordered 2 more for my trailer.

This was exactly what I was looking for and at a very reasonable price, delivered reliably and quickly. I wanted an accessory socket that I could add to my golf cart to plug in my iPhone. The iPhone has a limited battery life. I have a golf GPS that I want to use for a full 18 hole round of golf and without extra power, I have to turn off the iPhone for most of the round. Turning it back on increases the time for a GPS lock and adds a wait time before I can get a reliable distance measurement; an annoying wait for my golf partners. This socket was easy to install, well made and allows me to use the iPhone charger cord that I purchased for our auto. The 1 1/16 inch circle drill to install it cost more than the socket!

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The product seems to be well made, has ground contact all around instead of a small strip like some. So far I am well pleased.

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The product is solid, however the watertight cap fit is not tight and is easily opened even sometimes without touching it.

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Solidly made, has been used many times, no problems yet. Seems worth the money, to me. In use about a year.

Schumacher SE-1-12S Fully Automatic Onboard Battery Charger - 1.5 Amps

I am fortunate enough to maintain two houses one in the mid-West for the summer and a second one in the Palm Springs area for the winter. Rather than drive 1500 miles each way I have a couple of cars in each location so each set will sit idle for six months of the year which means I usually have two dead batteries when I arrive for the season. I tried a cheaper brand of trickle charger in the desert last year and it worked but I was afraid that if it burned out I would still return to dead batteries. I really like the quality of the Schumacher products having two of their multifunction battery chargers that have worked well for over 10 years. When I saw that they offered high quality trickle chargers I bought two of them to make the switch to worry free charging. The chargers are well built and heavy for their size and the build quality is typical Schumacher. The chargers are intended to be installed in the engine compartment with battery connections that are permanently connected to the charger and for power a short plug comes out of the side of the unit and is easily connected to a grounded extension cord. I really didn't want to install these under the hood even though they supply the mounting brackets and screws required but I did like the idea of the permanent connection to the battery as opposed to a clamp which could fall off in the middle of the season and leave me with a dead battery. Remembering how the chargers connected in the Power Wheels toys my sons had several years ago, I was able to find polarity keyed plug connectors in the trailer wiring section of the local auto parts store and now have a short pigtail permanently connected to the battery and the ability to plug and unplug it into the charger when I want. Now I have the best of all worlds, the security of a solid connection to the battery and the flexibility of being able to plug and unplug the charger with ease. I like this a lot.

I installed this in one of my SUV's that is not driven for weeks at a time.

The Schumacher unit keeps a perfect charge and does not overheat or dry out the battery. The clock, radio, and GPS settings are all preserved and the charger does not seem to draw much power when the battery is charged. I am very satisfied with the operation of the unit.

The installation was a breeze with the included hardware and the instructions were clear and easy.

I do have two small complaints, however:

(1) The battery lugs were way too big for my vehicle and all other cars that I checked.

(2) The AC plug is too short to run anywhere. I wanted the plug to reach to just outside the vehicle's grill, so that the unit could be plugged in without opening the hood. I had to install an extra extension cord for that purpose.

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Good product. 4 stars b/c the manual is misleading. There is a table that tells you what the lights mean, but it is hard to understand. I'll translate: If top light is green and bottom if off, the battery is charging. If the top light is green and the bottom light is red, you battery is charged. If the top light is off, then the unit isn't getting power from the wall. Funny how this crucial info is so messed up in the instructions. Happy charging!

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I had a problem. A very bad car accident left me partially disabled. So these days I do very little driving. Just getting to and from the store and that's about it.

The problem I had is that I seldom drove long enough or far enough to fully charge my car battery, and on more than one occasion I'd get in it to go somewhere and the battery would be dead.

I've used a number of trickle chargers in the past. But there's the problem of digging them out and unhooking them when the battery is ready.

This charger, however, has been perfect for me and my situation. It's mounted permanently under the hood so I always know where it is. It charges the battery fully then shuts itself off. I can leave it plugged in for weeks and it shuts itself off automatically. When I'm ready to use the car, I unplug it and go. When I park the car in the garage for what always turns out to be extended periods, I plug it in and on my next trip the battery has a full charge. My days of getting into the car only to discover the battery died are over.

If your situation is similar, or if you own a vehicle that only gets occasional use, like a truck for errands or an RV, this could be the thing for you.

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Works great to keep your battery topped off on cold winter nights, and for days of long storage. Instead of dragging out your conventional charger and cables, then putting everything away when finished! Just mount this small unit under your hood, plug in a small AC extension cord, and close the hood. (not affecting alarm operation). It can charge a dead battery (not recommended) but it can take 24 to 36 hours.

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