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Thursday, July 17, 2014

HTC EVO 4G Supersonic SPRINT Car Windshield Dash Mount Cradle Holder Kit

HTC EVO 4G Supersonic SPRINT Car Windshield Dash Mount Cradle Holder KitFirst of all, the seller has lighting shipping! Thank you. The product arrive just as described and it has held up perfectly. It is a little flimsy, but that doesn't bother me at all. You have the option of mounting your phone in an 90 degree angle or even 360 degree angle. You receive a dash mount if you prefer not to hang your mount via the windshield. The suction cup holds perfectly,and very durable. I love the mount and the price even better. Thanks again

I just received this item in the mail today...and out of everything I purchased on amazon this was just perfect, exactly what I wanted.

This is perfect for the EXTENDED BATTERY and let alone the CASE on the phone.I can even use this with an Ipod,and basically anything else. I loved how i received this before the set date...I am so happy with this purchase and I hope others enjoy as well. Totally recommend this car mount very sturdy and worth the price!

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I was skeptical about this item because it's so inexpensive that I thought, how good can it be? Well, it's marvelous. I ordered one about a year ago and it has worked wonders in my car, where I use my phone as a GPS. It lasted very well until my 4 year old nephew got hold of it and twisted it using the plastic part, which separated, so it could no longer be used (not his fault, he was just trying to look closely at it) so I ordered another one and it's still just as wonderful. In fact, I'm going to get another one for my husband, whether he likes it or not :-) It will fit just about any phone from an iPhone to a Galaxy Epic Touch, to an Evo it just expands to fit any phone. It used to be mounted on my windshield, but I've now put it on my dashboard. There are more expensive items out there, yes, but I can't see how they'd do a better job. One of the best buys I've made. Please be aware though that not all the car mounts you buy from this particular product link are like the one in the photo. I just ordered one from this site and it was the same KIND of thing, i.e. it was a car mount, but it was NOT the same one in the photo, and this arrived broken, poorly packed so make sure you examine the one you get. The arm on this one is shorter, so even if it wasn't broken, I still wouldn't want it. The one I originally got was from Boho Tronics and that one has quite a long arm so you can move the phone wherever you want. In my opinion, make sure you get from Boho Tronics as you can trust them that they'll send you this exact product. It's a really great accessory if you use your phone as a GPS.

UPDATE: One of our employees liked it so much we got him one and I'm ordering yet another one or two for our company vehicles and I'm getting my husband one too. LOVE IT! And Boho Tronics is the best place to get this from cheapest and most reliable.

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I ordered this item before me and my husband go on vacation...lots and lots of driving. We needed something to hold our phones for our long trip. When I opened this item and started putting it together it is loose. I added some super glue to the back of the phone holder and now it is in place and I have no worries this will get the job done. If I didn't add the glue I'm sure our phones would be falling off the entire trip. You get what you pay for, and this is what I was looking for.

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While, at first, I was hesitant to buy this product, I am SO happy I did. The suction really holds the phone well (safe and secure). I strongly recommend purchasing one for every car.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Belkin 300w DC/AC Inverter

Belkin 2 Outlet Dc/Ac InverterWe bought this item so that we could use our laptop in the car and also to be able to plug in more items in our RV. I like that it has two outlets.

Some people have said it was "loud" but I didn't understand that at all. Yes, there is a quiet "whirring" sound from the fan, but if you're driving down a highway or have the radio on low, you'd never hear the fan.

I think it was a good purchase. Worth the money and I'd recommend it to a friend.

I purchased the Belkin AC power converter for my cross country trip from california to virginia. I am half way done with the trip and the power converter has worked extremely well. I am able to work on my laptop while my wife drives and the kids watch their portable dvd player in the back. This was a great purchase and I am also able to save by not having to purchase separate car chargers for my cell phones, they just plug into the power converter.

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This Belkin inverter is much louder than the 140 watt inverter (which is difficult to hear at all). You can easily drowned out the noise with your radio but the pitch was a little too high for me.

The 300 watt unit is only a little bigger with a second outlet than the 140 watt inverter. It comes with an automotive type fuse (30 amp) which does seem to be very useful if your car lighter fuse is 10 or 15 amp.

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I have had this unit for over a year and am very pleased. I use it for my laptop and Direct TV while we travel. I must be getting deaf because I do not notice any loud noise. You have to darn near have your ear close to it just to hear the fan running. This inverter has not given me any problems what so ever. I would have to guess that I have between 250 and 300 hours on this unit using both receptacles at the same time. I like it.

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Worked great for me on a recent trip to Florida. Only used one of the two outlets to recharge my laptop computer battery. Fast and efficient recharge--way cheaper than buying an extra battery and performed flawlessly. Some reviewers thought it was loud, but I could barely hear any noise at all, just a very low fan noise, which is necessary to cool the inverter. Excellent supplier through Amazon--received fast and in perfect condition. Product does everything it's supposed to.

Friday, July 4, 2014

EZOPower 2-Port External Backup Battery Portable Chazrger 5000mAh + Black Neosprece Carrying Case f

EZOPower 2-Port External Backup Battery Portable Chazrger 5000mAh + Black Neosprece Carrying Case for Samsung Galaxy S4 S3, Galaxy Note 2; HTC One / M7; LG Optimus G Pro and more other smartphones
  • Universal, convenient, portable, and compact external rechargable back-up battery
  • Compatible with most portable devices (Mobile Phones, Music Players, Portable Gaming Devices, Digital Readers, etc.)
  • Charges via included USB cable + Includes interchangable charging tips such as mini USB, micro USB, and more for your convenience.
  • 2 USB ports for Dual Charging, 5000mAh battery capacity, Output 1(S) & Output 2(I): USB ~ 5V 2A; Input: Micro-USB ~ 5V 1000mA
  • Package Includes: 1 x Ezopower external backup battery, 1 x Neoprene Carrying Case

I bought this for my husband who works for a delivery company. The trucks do not have a lighter to plug in your GPS so I bought this for him to use and it is said to work when he needs it.

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Saturday, June 21, 2014

ESA22 CHARGER w/SM JACK F/ES2500,ES911

ESA22 CHARGER w/SM JACK F/ES2500,ES911Good value for this item...would purchase again if needed at a later date..would recommend to others to purchase also..thanks for product!

Wrong connection on the end of it. Will not fit the power pack. I am returning it. Please provide return information.

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works as promised, not much to say except I plugged it in and it worked fine, I have not any problems

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I did not have any problems with this item & I received the part in a reasonable amount of time.

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This charger arrived when promised and was new in the box as advertised. This charger was about $10 less than the OE and works every bit as well as the original.

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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Wagan 2577 Personal Fridge/Warmer - 7L Capacity

Wagan 2577 Personal Fridge/Warmer - 7L CapacityBought this item through Amazon which they shipped 7 Jun 2012. Today 20 Aug 2012 I phoned the Wagan Corp to let them know that their item was faulty. I went on to explain that the DC adaptor cord was faulty and the fridge would not work, they said the cords that came with the item are not coverd by their warranty. The warranty in the manual did not disqualify any thing being exempt from the warranty. Would suggest not buying from a company which does not stand behind their products as shipped.

We just used this item on a two week trip. Our purpose was to keep some medication cool and have cool water. It worked on both counts within minutes the inside is cool. Remember to unplug it at night. It apparently only took about six hours to drain an Explorer battery. (It was still cool inside in the morning.) Lesson learned. These things cool to about 40 degrees below ambient, so in an air conditioned car it worked great. During short stops (up to two hours) we left it on and even though the inside car temp got to 100F the cooler was able to maintain a good cool environment. For what it is, and for the power it draws (45 watts or so?) it does the trick. It's not a refrigerator it's a cooler and for that it saved us from having to buy ice on the trip. I'm very happy with it. If the unit had more insulation is world be less useful because it would take up two much room in the car the size was just right for our needs.

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I bought this cooler for a family road trip. Just before we left I filled it with 6 bottles of orange juice from the fridge the night before and put them inside. They were still nice and cool when we drank them. There was still plenty of room for yogurt, string cheese and apples for the kids. I love how it helps us save money and eat better by bringing our own healthy snacks from home instead of stopping for fast food when the kids get hungry. The cup holders are a nice addition too.

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My wife and I had to make a 5 hour trip to a neighboring state to visit family. We had medication that needs to be kept refrigerated and at the hotel/motel we were staying at over the weekend, they did not offer a fridge in the room. So instead of getting a cooler and playing the "dump and refill the ice" game, I opted to purchase this product. As some other users have pointed out, this is a cooler, not an actual fridge. Perhaps calling the product a "personal fridge" could be misleading. The price was decent, compared to some others out there and it does keep things cool (have not yet tried the warmer). Our jeep had a cigarette lighter plugin that still pumped out power when the jeep was turned off, so in short instances where we had to stop for dinner/lunch, the cooler kept on working. One thing to note in the instructions, it does say not to leave it plugged in that way and make sure you unplug it before starting the vehicle again this little cooler does suck some battery power.

I ended up having to buy a converter to be able to plug the power into the wall socket from a cigarette lighter. DO NOT USE the converters that are used for cell phones! They do not output enough amps. I made this mistake and it melted the converter that was plugged into the wall. Wagan does sell a converter that is made this product. Since I was already in the middle of my trip, I bought a similar converter from the local W-mart and picked up a Coleman branded converter. It worked and the cooler kept the meds cool for the next 2 days without incident. For what I bought it to do, it did the job well. The only cons to this product is that the product looks and feels a little cheaply made and labels that are placed in the front of the switches, looked like it was (crookedly) placed there by a child. Other than that it is a decent product.

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Only used this one time, the second time it wouldn't even turn on. Wish I would have listened to the other reviews and skipped this purchase! Don't waste your money.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Black & Decker FL3WBD 3W Waterproof Spot Light

Black & Decker FL3WBD 3W Waterproof Spot LightThe battery on this spot light lasts a long time. I recently had it on High for 140 minutes just to test how long long it would last. That is not bad at all for a rechargable spotlight.

This spotlight is a point object spotlight. Meaning it has a very narrow focused beam that travels a long distance. It is not good for illuminating a large area like a wide beam flashlight will do.

Flashlight tech has come a long way. This rechargeable pistol-grip 3 watt LED flashlight is amazing. I use it for boating and keep it at the bedside for protection--it is a blinding source of light.

I purchased it for $21 on sale and almost a year later, that feels like a bargain. Good job, Black and Decker.

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I bought this spotlight a little over a year ago. I was very satisfied with the long throw capabilities and has been very useful. However, a few weeks ago, when the light was switched on, it would only stay on for about one minute, go out, and start beeping rapidly. The red light on the back flashed rapidly too. It does this on a full charge. When charging, it appears to charge normally, but will not stay on. The short lifespan is very disappointing and there does not appear to be a way to replace the battery.

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I think the build quality is good. One reviewer stated that it takes two hands to turn the light on and off, I disagree with this statement. I can easily turn the light on and off using one hand. The multicolored LED and the audible alarmnare both very useful features. My only complaint is the fact that the 12 volt power cord was not included. Really? How much could that cost a dollar? Luckily, the cord from my old spotlight fits. I wanted this unit for my boat and the waterproof feature is awesome.

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I am a retired police officer . . we LOVE light sources and are constantly assessing them. We prefer an intense light that has great distance as opposed to one that throws out a weak, lateral flood light (just move the spot around, and besides, you'll have about a 30 foot diameter of lateral light in front of you) . . plus that intense spot. This is the most effective, powerful and intense hand held, portable light source I have EVER held and used. . . it is comparable to the spot lights mounted on our police vehicles . . I have NEVER been so impressed with any hand held light. The ONLY drawback is the "on/off" design, in that you need to use both hands to turn it off and on . . but considering the highly unusual capability of the light . . the switch's inconvenience is a small price to pay. I just purchased a second B&D light (same model) to keep in my truck (it has a vehicle power source adapter cord available . . call the 800 B&D number in the directions). It only charges when the ignition is "on", however, considering the time the light holds a charge, with normal use of your vehicle, it will stay charged. It's so small, it easily slips into the console. I have never had a flashlight in my vehicle in which I had so much confidence. It's an intricate part of my vehicle's standard emergency equipment . . fire extinguisher, traffic vest, glass punch, first aid kit, etc.

This light is an IDEAL gift . . they may not appreciate it at first . . but wait until they take it out and light up a tree 100 yards away . . you'll hear from them the next day. As we know, it's water proof . . and I can now attest, it's shock proof too. I inadvertently dropped it 15 feet to the unforgiving cement below . . no damage! I have had and used extensively, Stream Lights, Kel Lights, Mag Lights, Sure Fire lights and many others. NOTHING compares . . I'll never purchase another model light source. If you don't like it . . send it back (it will NEVER happen)! Everyone stay safe, Jim

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Chevrolet/Cadillac/GMC Models (Tan)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Chevrolet/Cadillac/GMC ModelsWe really appreciate the fit of this liner and it's convenience. It is indispensable when riding with kids on a daily basis!

Covers the middle area of the suburban with second row captains chairs. This does not cover from the middle of the second row, back.

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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Cliplight 12 Volt 6 Amp Battery Charger

Cliplight 12 Volt 6 Amp Battery ChargerI have been using one of these for about 15-18 years, maybe longer. I have a car alarm hookedup to secure my garage. I keep this hooked to the battery that powers it. It is always on and works great. In that time I have only gone through 2 batterys, so it really increased battery life.

Charger was sent quickly and arrived on time in a well packed box. The unit replaces and older unit and works well. Thx

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This unit was purchased to replace an identical unit that failed. The failed unit was used on an industrial lift cart, and appears to have failed due to metal chips from manufacturing processes getting into the case and causing a short on the circuit board. Even so, it had lasted over five years and had worked very well during that time. It is designed to be connected to the battery continuously and has circuitry to reduce the charging current when the battery is fully charged. It performs this function well. The manufacturer of the lift cart should have protected the charger more effectively from contaminants found in industrial settings. The unit is sturdy, reasonably priced, and has LEDs to show the charge status.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Fastronix Military Spec Battery Connectors- Positive Terminal

Fastronix Military Spec Battery Connectors- Positive TerminalThanks, this is a great product at an awesome price. Really happy with my purchase. Will be ordering for more cars/trucks.

the terminals are about the best money can buy for your automotive. being in the military and working with hummers all day, these are the way to go for your own vehicle.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

DEWALT Bare-Tool DC515B 18-Volt Cordless 1/2 Gallon Wet/Dry Portable Vacuum (Tool Only, No Battery)

DEWALT Bare-Tool DC515B 18-Volt Cordless 1/2 Gallon Wet/Dry Portable VacuumIts a little noisy, but thats because it's actually doing something. If you already own 18 volt DeWalt tools, batteries, and a charger, then this is a really nice all-purpose tool to have around for a reasonable price. I haven't used it with any fluids yet, but it seems to have enough power to do that with no problem. The quick-change-quick-charge batteries are just as handy on this as they are on all of the other DeWalt tools. This won't do what a shop vac does, but it handles medium-small particles nicely. It doesn't come with any tools other than the detachable hose. The pictures are not always exceedingly clear, but the hose is normally stretched over the handle and anchored in the small yellow end which serves as the main vacuum nozzle. This "nozzle" is hard plastic with a fixed shape, but it seems to work well for most encounters. The detachable hose stretches out a few feet so it reaches about as far as an arm can reach, making it is handy, too. I think that this is worthy of the DeWalt name.

O.K., this thing is a beautiful piece of equipment. Don't listen to all the nit-picking garbage of some of these other reviews.

1) Yes, it is a bit on the loud side. The motor has virtually no sound insulation with the obvious reason of keeping the weight and size minimal. This really is not a big deal as you are probably only using it for a couple minutes at a time. I'm actually a bit shocked that so many people seem to have such a problem with the noise. From the reviews you'd think that they are holding a jet engine in their hand. If you have any experience with power tools or shop vacs, the noise is a non-issue, just don't use it next to someone napping on the couch!!

2) The suction power for its size and weight is exceptionally good. It is SO much better than a traditional hand vacuum that it's really not comparable. My Hoover wet-dry hand vac was instantly rendered pointless and offered to my neighbor as a gift.

3) No, the capacity is not terribly large, but it is not designed for picking up a great deal of material. If you're concerned about this, know that opening the container and emptying it is extremely simple and quick. If it's still not big enough, you obviously need a shop vac, not this.

4) Yes, if you are vacuuming up fine particles such as drywall dust or fine sawdust, the filter clogs fairly quickly and you will start to lose suction. The filter is probably actually a bit TOO good for very fine particles. Nothing gets through it. Both a positive and negative really. My recommendation is to simply remove the cylinder type filter after EVERY use with fine material and clean it by smacking it a few times on your palm over a garbage can, preferably outside. The filter comes out extremely easily after the collection container is removed. Just a quarter turn and it pops off. Simple and fast. As a general rule, cleaning the filter regularly is a must to keep the suction high.

On the whole, an excellent item. I would however recommend to anyone from Dewalt reading these reviews to seriously consider including a crevice tool to attach to the hose. It would be an excellent addition and could be mounted on some sort of external clip on the side of the housing or perhaps the housing itself could have a storage opening engineered into the body of the housing itself to slide the tool into to store it when not using it. Other than this minor gripe, I have no complaints. I intend to go out and find a crevice tool that fits the hose, 1 1/4 inch, but I really shouldn't have to at this price, it should come with one.

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Just got this vacuum today and it is great. Has wonderful suction. Other reviews talk about it being noisy. This is not true. It is no louder than any other dust buster. I bought it without the battery as we have plenty of them from other Dewalt tools. I have already thrown away my dust buster. Highly recommend it.

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I call this One-Bad-Mamma-Jamma dustbuster! My wife calls it the Roach-Sucker. If you pull the hose out of the nozzle you can stretch it out and chase down even the most wiley roach. Just get the nozzle close the the little runner and he's toast. Oh, remember to empty it out before the roach starts decaying in the bin...

This is not a toy like every useless rechargeable dustbuster. It's a real shopvac, just smaller. It has enough suction to replace a low-end shop vac, but be warned, it is about as loud as a full size vac too.

The bare tool is a great way to get the vac at a reasonable price if you already have an 18v drill or whatever. You'll toss out the crappy little dust buster and never look back. Just be careful cleaning up really fine dusty messes, it is difficult to clean stuff like drywall dust out of the filter.

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I got this for my wife as a portable vac for the house. I was tired of the home, portable vacs that die all the time and only last a few years. Although this is a little bigger and heavier, it has twice the power and capacity and, can suck up liquids as well, and is easier to empty. I will build a rack to hang it in a closet. It only costs about 20% more than the poor quality portable home vacs. Because I have 1/2 a dozen Dewalt tools that use this battery (I have 4 batteries and two chargers), I know I will always have a charged battery for the unit. It doesn't come with any attachments but I found that my central vac tools fit on the Dewalt hose (which is quite short by the way). Believe it or not, it was a perfect Christmas present for her. She was thrilled!

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Optima Batteries 8010-044 6V RedTop Starting Battery

Optima Batteries 8010-044 6V RedTop Starting BatteryThis battery is expensive. I could have bought 3 normal!? lead acid batteries for the price that I paid for only one Optima battery. Why did I do that? I have a 1951 Ford that had a 6 volt system when it was new. I restored it and left it as original as possible. My current lead acid battery is 5 years old. It was leaking and causing corrosion on both battery terminals as well as eating the paint off my battery holder. I participate in a few old car restoration chats. Many, many of the other folks that have tried the 6 volt Optima assured me that I would not be sorry that I spent 3 times more money and I should go ahead a purchase this battery.

I bit the bullet, so to speak, and ordered the battery. I had already cleaned my cables and repainted my battery holder while waiting for the battery to arrive. I strapped it in with bungie cords and turned the key. I spins the engine as fast as a 12 volt. The car had been setting long enough for some of the gasoline to evaporate out of the carburator. With the old battery, I normally squirted some starter fluid down the carb before even attempting to start it. I just wanted to see if this battery is a great as I have been told.

The only thing that I can find to complain about is the size of the battery. I had to make a holddown for it. I cut up some sheet metal, bent it and welded it together in about an hour. I am now a happy owner of a battery that I think that I can trust. I'm also told that it will never leak and ruin my cables or battery holder.

Ron

The Optima battery is a great product. No review necessary of the product quality, it's a good brand and delivers great performance. But the way it was shipped was really surprising. There was no box, nothing. The shipping labels were just slapped on the plastic housing of the battery and the insulating caps were taped down with clear packaging tape. It arrived, but was showing obvious abrasion to the plastic, and I had to use Goop Off to get the glue from the various labels removed. This battery is destined for a classic car. It is visible when you open the hood, so looks count. I was really surprised that Amazon's supplier of these did such a PATHETICALLY POOR JOB of packaging it for shipment!

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Bought 2 of these 6 volt for our antique cars in May, 2010. In October the first one would not hold a charge. Took it to the local Optima distributor and they verified it would not hold a charge. The second one failed in March, 2011 and Amazon said it was not their responsibility since it was over 30 days. A good deal is only a good deal when it works. This is not a good deal. Please consider buying from a local distributor that will stand behind their product. I've learned my lesson.

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I purchased this battery for an antique automobile I own that sits for long periods of time. A regular acid battery requires periodic charging if left unattended but the optima batteries I've owned in the past have performed well for me even after sitting for over six months at a time. Another feature I like about optimas are they can be mounted in ANY position without leaking. I have been very satisfied with my purchases from amazon and the delivery times have been excellent.

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Do not buy this battery as the warranty does not take affect unless you buy it from a authorized retailer which is not Amazon. I bought this battery and it arrived dead on arrival (after messing around with this for 2 weeks I figured it out to my shock). It being dead was not the big issue until I called Optima and they said there was nothing they could do because it was bought through Amazon. A 20 day old battery is worthless because Amazon will not take it back because batterys are not allowed to be returned. Looks like $122 has been thrown down the toilet save yourself this headache.

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Soladec Hybrid All-in-One Portable Solar Power Charger and External Battery Pack with Integrated Ul

Soladec Hybrid All-in-One Portable Solar Power Charger and External Battery Pack with Integrated Ultra High-Flux LED Light for iPod, iPhone, iPad and Other USB Devices
  • Latest generation ultra efficient monocrystalline solar cell module.
  • Charge most of USB-compatible portable gadgets
  • Built-in high-flux LED lamp for indoor/outdoor activities and SOS use.
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium battery will hold a charge for up to 2 years, making it suitable for emergency use
  • Can be charged from sunlight, USB port or a wall plug

The concept of this Soladec Hybrid All-in-One Portable Solar Power Charger (SD4000LP) is good. Essentially, it is a battery-powered USB charger sized like a typical 7-inch tablet. Its internal Lithium-ion rechargeable battery can be recharged either using the solar panel, or through external USB power port. Once charged, you can then use this unit as a portable charger for other USB-powered devices. The unit also features a powerful 6-LED flood light.

Since I'm an engineer, I just HAVE to open the case to see what's inside. I'm quite impressed by the high-quality components found (see the photo I uploaded to 'Customer Images' section):

The internal Lithium-ion rechargeable battery is rated 3.7V 4100mAh (the product description says '4000mAh')

The LEDs are mounted on an aluminum-backed PCB. This is great for thermal dissipation (but you don't see this very often due to high cost)

The battery charging/discharging operation is controlled by an 8-bit microprocessor (again, you don't see this often due to high cost). This is very important because, without the correct charging algorithm, a Li-ion battery can be easily damaged by over-charging.

I then tested the unit electrically, and found it to work more or less as expected:

When you recharge the internal battery through a computer USB port, the charging current is at 500mA. This is limited by the current capacity of a standard USB port. So the charge time is around 8-9 hours.

When charging through an external 5V 1A USB power adapter, the battery charging current increases to 0.69A. That means the charge time is reduced to around 6-7 hours.

When charging with the solar panel, the highest charging current I can get is ~350mA. This is under optimal test condition of bright summer sun at noon time, with the panel perpendicular to the sunbeam. In real life, it will take at least two full days of direct sunlight to recharge the internal battery. Also note that if you place the solar panel inside your car, the charging current is cut by half because the car window filters out most of the UV light.

Next, I tried to use this Soladec unit to recharge different types of USB-powered devices. The outcome varies according to the power requirement:

When charging a low-drain USB device (such as the Philips GoGear Aria MP3 Player), the USB device is powered up correctly, but the Soladec's LED indicator light does not cycle to show 'charging in progress'

When charging a medium-drain USB device (such as the Nintendo DSi XL), the device is powered up correctly, and the Soladec's LED indicator cycles to show charging in progress.

When powering a high-drain USB device (such as the VIZIO 8-Inch Tablet VTAB1008), the Soladec's LED indicator still cycles normally, but its output current fluctuates wildly because the maximum current limit is exceeded. This may cause the receiving device to get confused as it constantly enters and then exits charging mode. Actual maximum output current I measured is around 0.81A, even though the product manual says only 0.5A. So at least the product is performing better than specified.

When ON, the LED light draws 200mA from the battery. This means a runtime of 20 hours. However, I'm skeptical about the advertised light output of '170 lumen', as it requires an amazing efficacy of over 200 lumens per watt.

On the other hand, I have noticed some major design flaws with this Solardec charger:

1. There is no on/off switch. The push button switch beside the LED light does not turn off the whole system, only the light. The system is constantly drawing a 3mA standby current from internal battery. Simple calculation shows that this standby current will drain a 4100mAh battery in less than 2 months. So although the product description says the built-in battery will "hold a charge for up to 2 years", in real life you have to recharge it every single month, if you intend to use it in case of emergency.

2. The case is not weather-sealed in any way. In particular, there are no rubber caps for the two USB ports on top. So if it rains, water can easily get in through those openings. That makes it dangerous to leave this solar charger outdoor exposed to direct sunlight. The only safe way is to place it underneath your car's windshield. But doing so also cuts down the solar power by ~50%. So now it takes 4 days to fully recharge the internal battery by solar panel.

CONCLUSION:

The Soladec SD4000LP is a good attempt with quality components inside. But unfortunately, the two major design flaws mentioned above make it less useful either as an emergency power source or as an outdoor solar charger. It does work well as a LED work light, but that can hardly justify its high price tag. That's why I can only give it a 3-star neutral rating, meaning "It's Okay".

[Side note on capacity]

Is the capacity of internal battery (4100mAh) sufficient for you? That depends on the USB device you intend to recharge. For example, my POLAROID 7" INTERNET TABLET has an internal 3000mAh Li-ion battery. So on first glance, the SD4000LP contains more than enough energy to charge up my tablet from empty to 100%. However, the battery charging process has to go though two conversion steps. First, the 3.7V from internal battery is boosted to 5V at the USB port. Next, the 5V is stepped down to around 4V to recharge the tablet battery. Even if each conversion step is 85% efficient, you still lose 30% of energy in the process. That's why you always need 1/3 higher capacity than the device you want to recharge.

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The biggest problem I found with solar chargers is they never get your phone past 50%, this is the only charger I have found that will take it to 100% in the same amount of time as a wall charger. The battery in the solar unit takes 7 hours to charge plugged in and 12 hours to charge using solar, and it never has any problems keeping up with any of my devises.

I'm a hiker and I'll use the GPS on my iPhone 4S to navigate through to wood in the Sierras, and for all of you iPhone 4S users out there you know how short the battery life can be, it actually drops off on average a percent a minute so I needed a heavy duty solar charger. Even with the high power consumption, as long as I stay plugged in my phone never drops below 100%, even at night when I'm using the GPS and the rediculiously bright light all nigh long. The light is also amazing, from a 12 hour charge it will run 18 hours and will stay bright the entire night. So to sum it all up, I actually couldn't pull more power than it could put out, it always felt like there was a wall outlet in my tent becouse no matter what I did I couldn't kill the thing! It was well worth every penny spent

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This new Soladec Hybrid solar powered charger, has Outdoor Chef Kurt ,ready to hit the outdoors,with confidence.

The new Micro-B USB type port allows the unit a wider variety of charging options. The distress signal from the LED light,could save your life, in all sorts of instances, if needed.

The new charge indicator, lets you know when to charge up, the unit . The electronics inside the charger ,that makes it work , have been super charged, for better efficiency overall.

Pros/// Dependable power when you need it most ,quality construction for durability.

Cons// price is a little higher ,but it is well worth it ,with quality and dependability ,and maybe your life at stake. When outdoors, in remote places.

it is important to have a dependable product , that will harness the suns power,that is why I give this new Soladec Solar Charger my highest reccomendation. 5 ***** {FISHGRILLER APPROVED}

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This is an excellent product. The flashlight is super bright and lasts all night long (if you don't use all the battery for charging your devices). I live on an off-grid sustainable organic farm in Hawaii and I use this every night for reading. It's the first solar USB charger I've ever owned so I have none to compare it with but I am very satisfied and this little gadget meets my particular needs. Hope this is helpful. Oh, and I use it to charge my HTC Resound cell phone.

Update: It does require full sunlight for best results. And now that I'm in a new location that doesn't receive full sunlight it requires much longer to charge a device.

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This is for all you iPhone 4S users out there...if you're like me, your phone keeps dying in the middle of the day or when your day isn't anywhere near over and it gets pretty frustrating pretty quick.

This my friends is the solution to all of our problems... be honest I wasn't expecting a whole lot from a solar powered backup battery charger for my iPhone 4S, but on a full charge this thing...it really does replace a wall socket.

I would highly recommend this backup battery for anyone who is tired of their iPhone battery dying on them.

Monday, December 9, 2013

2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter and Car Vehicle Charger for the Sony Walkman NWZ-S616 - Uses Go

2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter and Car Vehicle Charger for the Sony Walkman NWZ-S616 - Uses Gomadic TipExchange Technology
  • 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.
  • Transmitters emit a powerful FM signal that is the maximum allowed by FCC regulation. Advanced signal isolation provides crystal clear sound quality.
  • Smart technology circuit architecture provides precision voltage and resistor regulation specific to the Sony Walkman NWZ-S616. Protects the internal battery longevity by modulating the charge in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Product is designed to last and is backed by our Gomadic Lifetime Warranty. Buy with confidence!
  • Sophisticated power protection mechanisms keep your Walkman NWZ-S616 safe from power surges, overcharging and short-circuiting.

The item works great with the Sony player and reflects exactly what was in the photo for the add. The only down fall was a slight engine wine so I added a noise suppressor to the cars lighter plug. Over all for the sound and price of the product my purchase was very satisfying.

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Husky Liners Custom Fit Heavy Duty Front Floor Mat (Grey)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Heavy Duty Front Floor MatAlthough they said they would work for my Toyota Sienna, they don't quite line up perfectly. With that said, I still like them better than the normal floor inserts that come with the van. I believe they will hold up well and last a long time. I haven't cleaned them either, but I'm thinking they will clean up pretty well.

I like the mats but they are not exact fits for the acadia front seats-They are heavy duty liners but you might consider the custom ones for the extra money if you are going to keep your car for a long time

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will buy again. color matches trim. would be nice if drivers side was desinged to lock into the pin on the floor

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Perfect fit, keeps the car clean.

Recommended for anyone that lives somewhere that it snows or frequently has messy feet.

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Nice big mats but they are universal mats. I bought these mats for a 2011 Kia Sedona. No custom mats were avalible. Better than local Walmart mats.

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Saturday, November 16, 2013

F900LHD Full HD Car Black Box DVR Camera 1080P LCD

F900LHD Full HD Car Black Box DVR Camera 1080P LCD
  • Having a wide range of use and being convenient to video anytime, anywhere.
  • Anti-shake function. Motion detection recording.
  • Support for the SD (SDHC ) card with high power capability.
  • This subminiature high-definition digital video camcorder is aimed at the market demand, with many leading functions as high-definition digital video recorder, photograph, highspeed USB data transmission and, USB charging.
  • SD Card not included.

One thing I don't like is if the LCD is closed and recording and you pull out the cigarette lighter power, the unit shuts off (even if the battery of the camera is fully charged). If the LCD is in the open position and you unplug the cigarette lighter, the battery in the unit keeps running and recording. It has good definition, but I'm not sure why when I use a 32gig Micro SD card with adapter it keeps shutting off. It won't work with a 64 gig sd card. I have found the 16 gig standard SD card works and at 1080p resolution will hold just about 2 hours of video before it starts to record over itself. I'm going to try a 32 gig SD card and see if it will work and give me more recording time. The lower resolutions suck pretty bad so I'd plan on recording with the resolution set to 1080.

The audio recording works good. Window mount is good and secure. Plenty of cable. Wish it plugged into the unit form the top or back rather than the bottom.

I've bought a couple other camera's and this is the best of them so far. I think there is a better unit out there, I just haven't found it yet.

Video shows visual, and audio capabilities. Lets your read license plates. It does have a 4x zoom but you never really think about it.

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Unit records nice with pretty clear video. The manual is awful, just finding where the battery went was a challenge if you go by the manual, ex " turn the battery knob towards the mark to open cover" not at all how it works. Open the LCD screen squeeze the sides of camera and pull up. Using the menu there is a button that is like a joystick and moves 4 directions and you can push it down. Took a while to figure the buttons out. Also when you set for auto rotate the image it only auto rotates the LCD screen not the camera. So it you mount it on the windshield as it suggests your videos will be sideways on your computer. A 7 minute video on 780 dpi used 1 meg of space

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this camera is fun to use if you can understand the manual that comes with it,some guess work went with this when trying to operate it.but the picture it takes is very sharp and clear

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I rate this product 4 stars. I bout it because it was cheaper that I can buy it at home.It enough good for this money.

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This 15 MP camera has very poor picture quality which is worse than my 1.3 MP phone camera which I got it for free and very flimsy (not even close to 480P CAM PERIOD!!!)

THE WORST CAMERA I'VE EVER BOUGHT IN MY LIFE, PERIOD!!!

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Chicago Electric Power Systems 400 Watt Continuous/800 Watt Peak Power Inverter

Chicago Electric Power Systems 400 Watt Continuous/800 Watt Peak Power Inverter
  • High surge capacity for products that require power up to 800 watts to start
  • Continuous power up to 400 watts
  • 5 volt, 500 milliamp USB port
  • LED indicator light
  • Protection from low/high voltage, low/high temperatures, low/high currents

I've only used it once so far, so I'm not sure about long-term reliability...

But my previous inverter made such dirty power that my Mackie self-amplified speaker made a terrible buzzing noise all the time when run off of the inverter. I ran this one for over two hours no buzz at most-of-full 400 watt volume, and still had juice in my truck battery to start it and get home.

Hooray!

Whistler Pro-400W 400 Watt Power Inverter

Whistler Pro-400W 400 Watt Power InverterMy personal experience is that my unit has functioned flawlessly over 2+ years of use. I have powered my laptop, chargers, mini-fridge, video camera, house lighting (in case of power outages) and even a water pump off of my 400w (800 surge) unit. I have used both the cigarette adapter and battery clips that came with it.

I'm writing this review mainly becasue I feel like the rating is skewed. One reviewer claimed he blew all the fuses in his 2012 Silverado because of this inverter, and gave it 1 star. He said none of the fuses were blown in the unit, so obviously the unit was at fault. However, the unit is rated for higher wattage than his cigarette adapter socket is. If you are using the cigarette adapter, you should not attempt to pull more than 150w off of ANY inverter. This has nothing to do with your inverter, and everything to do with the wiring in your car, which is not designed to handle the same load this inverter can. It is most likely that the reviewer was not aware of this limitation, and threw out a perfectly good inverter.

Another reviewer gave the unit 2 stars, after admitting that he had a bad alternator in an older vehicle (and it worked fine until his alternator went out).

Yet another gave 1 star because the minimum operating voltage is stated in the manual as 11v +/0.5 volts, which could mean the device might not run on 11.5 volts (or maybe 10.5). Well, your alternator should be putting out more than 14 volts when your car is running, and your battery, when charged, should be over 13. If your battery voltage drops below 11.5 volts at idle, you have bigger problems. I once went into a meeting and left my inverter plugged into my cigarette lighter (with the car off, of course) to power a laptop and a Sony FX1 HDV camera while capturing an hour or so of footage with no problems whatsoever.

I have had such success with the 400w unit, that I just bought a 1200w unit prior to hurricane Sandy (I'm on the east coast). I haven't been able to test that one yet (and thankfully didn't need to), but it just goes to show you I trust the product and the company. At this price, even if my 400 started on fire I'd buy another one, especially considering the years of use I've gotten out of it.

so far i have only charged my laptop from it, which was my main reason for purchase. the only bad thing so far is the first couple times i turned it on, it smelled very chemically strong, the smell went away by the 3-4 time used, but it can easily charge my laptop. it seems that it makes my audio system in my truck to stay on even when vehicle is off when ever it is plugged in, only happens when this is plugged in, but if i unplug the inverter everything goes back to normal. the blue fits my trucks scheme, comes with 2 ways to connect, either via direct connect to terminals of a battery or to a 12v plug inside vehicle.

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This device is exactly what I'd hoped it'd be. It allows me to have AC power for a multitude of devices including laptops, etc while on the go in the car. Be aware that when you first power it up, you'll get that electrical smell of burning transistors but it begins to fade with time. I'm well pleased with this devices output and performance. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to supply AC power in their vehicle. The USB is a slow trickle USB charge designed to not overcharge or burn out a device so it may not provide enough power for some items.

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This is a great product and well work the modest price. I purchased it for recharging my laptop while traveling. It does exactly what it is advertised to do. It's relatively fast, easy to hookup and easy to store in your vehicle. I have found that it serves many more purposes than just recharging laptops, it is great anytime you need a quick electrical connection for simple things like cell phones, radios,or anything that requires a 110 volt connection.

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since I first borrowed one years ago I have always had one on a trip. Great tool and need in a car.

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Monday, July 29, 2013

Portable 2.5 Inches LCD HD 720P 6 IR LEDs Nightvision Car DVR Support HDMI Output

Portable 2.5 Inches LCD HD 720P 6 IR LEDs Nightvision Car DVR Support HDMI Output
  • Portable HD 720P Night Vision Car DVR With wide view angle HD image sensor.
  • With 2.5 inch LTPS TFT 270 degrees rotated LCD display Screen for a good view.
  • Support HD 1280 x 720 high resolution video ,Support motion detection.
  • With 6 pieces IR LED lamp, support night vision function,With HDMI output port, support HD video output.
  • Not only can record on your way of moving scenery, but also can take all kinds of trafficaccidents to be used as evidence of the exercise.

I took a chance and I am glad I did. I've had this camera for maybe less then a month and so far so good. I got it because of the way people drive in my area and to say the least if an accident occurs it is usually a they say/you say scenario. This camera has already come in handy for me.

The one feature I really, really like about this camera is being able to turn the audio off. This makes it easy for the people riding with me to accept I have a camera in the car without them getting paranoid about our conversations being recorded. I also like being able to set the loop minutes, right now I have it set to 5 minutes which is plenty. I tried 11 minutes and I felt it was too long especially if I wanted to find a specific point on the video.

There was some quirky stuff that happened with it but that was at the beginning and they haven't happened since so I am going to chalk those up to growing pains.

I followed the directions about charging the battery for 12 hrs prior to use and letting it completely drain before recharging for the first 3 charges but the battery really can't hold a charge past 45 minutes. I just plug it into the lighter port anyways so losing power in the middle of a car ride doesn't happen. Another quirk I encountered was if I took the battery completely out of the camera unit and put it back in once or twice a day the camera started acting funny like not recording or turning on. I got the camera to work again by pulling the SD card out and putting it back in. So, I no longer take the battery out and I haven't had any problems since.

I am uploading a video with this review I've uploaded a video of the night vision on youtube search for Barrudaki it's on my channel under reviews. For the price it is a good camera, if you can live with the occasional quirk and try pulling the SD card when it does act up you can be happy with this camera. Not sure how to judge the night vision. I would say it is ok. If you encounter an issue try pulling the SD card out and reinserting it.

It records in .avi format which is good,it is compatible with other editing software I have.

**Update***

Not sure what is going on but looks like the seller changed the description of the dash cam. Not sure if they are selling the same model I have so just a heads up quality may defer.

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I keep a dash cam running when ever I drive to catch those instant moments and it has already saved me a ticket from a crooked cop so when my dash cam died I purchased this one. I purchased another camera $10 cheaper and it lasted 4 months. Even though it looked IDENTICLE it was by far inferior. This one has a larger battery (5c rather than a 4c), it actually does have an HDMI output (the other said it did but did not), it feels heavier if that means anything (internal electronics?) it actually does accept a 32 gig memory card (says will accept up to 64 gig) where the other says it will accept up to a 32 gig does but will not. The menus seem more in-depth rather than something to seem like you have an operating system like the others. It is ever so slightly larger but maybe that is just my impression. It comes with many cords (HDMI adapter, audio/video adapter/power cord/PC USB cord where the other only comes with a power cord). Now, I just installed this camera to replace the other that died so I will be updating this review as the data changes for better or worse so stay tuned, but so far I am very impressed more so than the other when it first arrived.................... UPDATE: I discovered today, the first day of use that the display is much clearer and sharper in bright sun light then the other unit I had. Another impressive factor............ UPDATE: My unit stopped working after 5 days of use and after some diagnostics found the memory card failed. Also found that this unit does NOT accept 64 gig memory cards as it says. When my 32 gig memory card failed I purchased a 64 gig high quality and it would not accept it. I tried several others and still did not work so went back to a 32 gig and back in business. But also found that once I turn off the unit it will not turn back on till I cycle the power... WTF...That's cool, I want it to turn on and start recording when I start the engine. Final note: You may wish to give it a good over night charge before using it off the cycled power outlet otherwise you may have unpredictable issues on startup and shutdown in automatic mode. UPDATE: the auto cycle off when power loss has stopped working... no big deal... when I turn off the vehicle I can turn off the unit and when I start the vehicle it auto starts as its should.

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I purchased two to cover the front and rear of my car. I purchased a 32GB SD card for each and after using both for a day one failed and would not accept the SD card then the other went too. I confirmed with the seller about the defective one and returned both. I cannot take chances with one not recording when it is absolutely necessary. I plan on investing in a more expensive and reliable unit through amazon.

One thing to note, once car drivers see the camera in the rear of the vehicle, it changes the way that they drive too and tailgaters start to back off.

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Out of the box this camera looked good. Had all the right functions and the hardware appeared to be pretty solid. But, when I tried it in a vehicle it was disappointing. The picture was partially washed out most of the time and completely washed out a significant amount of the time.

I tried it in a few locations on the windshield thinking that it might have been random glaring but nothing worked. As long as I was driving on a shaded street it was almost ok, but just barely. On a street that was exposed to the sky, it was impossible to see anything.

I thought it might have been the screen on the camera so I transferred the files to my PC to confirm the quality. No difference! There was nothing I could do to make it useable.

The sample video is typical of the results I was getting. Audio quality was also just about useless. The camera was directly above a radio speaker and is barely audible.

This camera is returning to Amazon and I'll try something else. I wouldn't recommend taking a chance on this particular camera..

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This product is great for maximum coverage while driving. It is high definition and they describe the product is exactly as it is. I was stunned when I played back the videos it recorded. Sound and picture were pristine. This is well worth your investment. I love mine!!