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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Auto Automobile Car Emergency Tool Kit Jumper Cables

Auto Automobile Car Emergency Tool Kit Jumper CablesThis is a very basic auto kit. Tools are good and the case is great but the jumper cables are very short and flimsy. I would not recommend this kit.

Very basic, Tools are OK quality. But jumper cable is really bad. It did not work after i have used it for a couple of times. I suspect the wire on the inside broke.

Do not buy it.. you need things to work best when you need them most and its not an option to have an OK "Emergency kit"!

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The tool set is VERY basic. We've used it a couple of times and we've been glad to have it, but also frustrated with the quality of products inside. The jumper cables are small maybe 14 gauge so they barely pass any current and it takes FOREVER to jump a car. If you're trying to jump a large SUV or truck, forget about it! Other tools are basic and made of mostly plastic. No wrench for the socket set makes it fairly useless. I would NOT recommend this kit; spend the money on a better option.

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Every car should have one of these in their trunk... They are handy for several jobs. We have 4 cars in our family and each one as one of these kits in their car.

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So this is a very basic tool kit for your car. It will do the trick in a pinch, but I'd probably spend a little more and buy something better. My main complaints are that the jumper cables are too small, both in gauge and length. Also, the case is kind of pain. I don't like the snap-in kits because they're fitted for specific tools. Thus, if you want to add to the kit there's no place for it. I definitely prefer the bags. Regardless, I got it as a gift and it's OK, but I'll get something a little better when it's time to replace this one.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Toyota Land Cruiser/Lexus LX470 Models (

Husky Liners Custom Fit Second Seat Floor Liner for Select Toyota Land Cruiser/Lexus LX470 ModelsI purchased these mats for a 2000 Land Cruiser. They have great utility in preventing your car from stinking in the winter due to soggy mats and make for easy cleanup after camping or accidents from kids. They are also really good looking and spruce up the interior of a car that is more than 10 years old.

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

Belkin USB Car Charger

Belkin USB Car Charger
  • Micro Auto Charger with USB port connection
  • Low profile design
  • Quick-charge USB port for fastest possible charge

This item was a complete piece of junk. It BLEW FUSES on BOTH my vehicles.

Had to pay a mechanic to diagnose the problem.

DO NOT PURCHASE THIS!

By the way, the issue was with the product NOT the seller!

The seller generously refunded my money.

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This thing blew two separate fuses within minutes. The idea is great but there is something wrong in the wiring. Definitely wouldn't get this again.

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I own a genuine version of this charger and bought 2 of these which was only about 3 dollars. This IS a cheap knock off, I know so because I own a real one, and the ones I got both broke instantly as soon as I plugged then into my car.

Don't waste your money on this piece of crap. Get a REAL one.

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I really like it because of style and compact......so far,no problem at all with charging very quick, noticeably .....recommend this one..

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It worked 1 or 2 times then died. The LED light comes on, but it does not deliver power to my device. It feels as thought the USB connection is loose.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Samsung YP - T9 2in1 USB Sync and Charging Data Cable, Car Charger, and Wall / Travel Charger

Samsung YP - T9 2in1 USB Sync and Charging Data Cable, Car Charger, and Wall / Travel Charger
  • Charge your Samsung T9 with the charging combo kit
  • USB 2in1 Sync Charging Data Cable lets your transfer files, songs, and movies
  • The Car Charger allows you to charge your player when you're on the go, or on long trips in the car
  • The Wall / Travel Charger allows you to charge your player when you're not at a computer with a wall plug, on vacation or staying at a hotel
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My Samsung mp3 player isn't as popular as other items so it's hard to find accessories. This was easy and fast and they work great! I use the chargers all the time!

Friday, May 2, 2014

HTC CAR D100 One S Car Cradle Package

HTC CAR D100 One S Car Cradle PackageIf you have the HTC One S then you need this. It allows me to run music, phone calls, Audible books all through my car speakers. It does everthing I expected and then some.

Monday, April 21, 2014

DROK DCDC 12A 100W Adjustable DC Step Down Converter Battery Buck 3.3/5/12/24V Regulated Power Supp

DROK DCDC 12A 100W Adjustable DC Step Down Converter Battery Buck 3.3/5/12/24V Regulated Power SupplyI purchased this converter to reduce higher voltages, to power small electronic devices. The circuit is laid out well and has good heat sinking. It can be used to power a variety of electronic devices and outputs a large amount of current for its size. Excellent product!

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Raptor C1.0FM 1 Farad Capacitor with Digital Meter

Raptor C1.0FM 1 Farad Capacitor with Digital Meter
  • 1 farad, 20 voltz DC with digital monitor
  • Red/Green polarity LEDs and audible warning
  • ESR less than .002 Ohm
  • Hard gold-plated brass terminals

this item works great, came with all the mounting h.w. and cost less from this guy on amazon than I could have found anywhere, awesome!

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This capacitor worked great with my Rockford Fosgate Punch Amp (200 RMS x 2) & Stage 2 Subs. It fixed the light-flickering problem in my car and you could feel, as well as hear the difference in the hard-hitting bass that came out of the subs! Would recommend for single sub up to 1000W RMS or twin subs up to 500W RMS.

Install was easy and it looks great. Digital read-out lets you know at all times that it was working well and with enough juice to crank up the volume, even to uncomfortable levels.

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I am no car stereo enthusiast or expert, but I know enough to say that this is a very reasonable price and a good performing capacitor. Easy to install, comes with screws (4) for mounting. I would recommend getting some large ring terminals for your wires. I measured the posts @ 9/16", so not sure what the closest size it. I got some that were a bit too small and filed them down. Great product at an excellent price. Highly recommend!

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I have this hooked up with 2 rockford p2 12's & a planet audio ac4000.1D amp. Works okay, just the two little screws that you hook battery & ground to SNAP off just by snugging them up, so I was forced to tap those broken off screws in w/ new ones. BUT other than that its okay. Comes with clear mounting kit. The light meter display shuts off after a couple minutes. Also doesn't come with a resistor

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The capacitor is awesome and my bass has never hit harder. My battery also hasn't died so I think that A

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Wagan 5 Amp AC to 12V DC Power Adapter

Wagan 5 Amp AC to 12V DC Power AdapterI purchased this unit to power the Koolatron Compact Kooler, which uses 4.5 amps. I initially purchased the Sunforce 55520, which was a big mistake. It arrived dead on arrival and after some research I realized that it never really had the power to run the fridge, even though it boasts 5.8 amps.

However, this worked great right out of the box. My first impression was that it was definitely much heavier than the Sunforce 55520 and it seemed to cool the fridge effortlessly. I precooled my fridge for about 12 hours before plugging it in the car and the adapter never got hotter than lukewarm.

If you need an AC/DC Power Converter that will power a device upto 5 amps, go with the 5 Amp AC to 12V DC Power Adapter. You won't regret the decision.

This 12V 110V adapter worked perfectly to power my Coleman thermoelectric cooler that draws a continuous 4.5 amps at 12V

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There's very little to say about a power supply that works properly. I used this to supply power to my QHY8 astronomical camera, which wants 4 amps at 12 volts. I typically use it for 6-8 hours at a stretch, and while it gets warm, it does the job. This supply was reasonably priced, and it's smaller than the similar 12V DC power supply I purchased to power my anti-dew strips.

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I tried to operate a 12-volt fan that is rated at 2.6 Amps and the voltage dropped WAY below 12 volts-making it severely underpowered. The adapter says it can handle 5 amps, I would hate to think what actual voltage it is putting out if you try to put that much load on it. I have used many generic branded 12-volt adapters and never seen a single one perform THIS badly!

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Worked perfectly with my igloo cooler. Had it running for 2 days in the hotel room when we went away.

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Monday, January 27, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Saturn Aura/Chevrolet Mali

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Saturn Aura/Chevrolet Malibu ModelsI probably could go as high as four stars for this. I work in construction and live in the northeast so mud and snow are common in my life. Its not winter yet but my first impression of these mats is that they are light weight. I assumed they would be made of a heavy rubber. Thats really my only complaint. They fit well , installed easily and will suit my needs. I though that for the price they would be made tougher.

I purchased these mats for my new 2011 Chevy Malibu. Mats fit real well, really keep the dirt and wet out. Very easy to install.

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Wanted a three piece set & they only had a four piece set for my car. The problem was that the picture showed a three piece online & on the box itself. They called it a generic photo but nowhere online or on the box does it clarify this. Ordered it twice & got the same thing.

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Fierce Car Audio Battery Terminal FBT40

Fierce Car Audio Battery Terminal FBT40
  • Audio Battery Terminal FBT40 0/4/8 gauge

Title says it all. I was pleased with the quality. I did use a small amount of solder to tin the wires before installing and tightening the screws as power cables with tiny individual threads tend to pull free of these type connectors. After tinning (again not making a metal jacket but just enough to see a slight color change in the wire) the wires were tight and wouldn't pull out with the toughest handling. Good product at a great price.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Koolertron F-12 ELM 327 OBDII PC Car Diagnostic Scanner

Koolertron F-12 ELM 327 OBDII PC Car Diagnostic ScannerI purchased this particular ELM327 interface which arrived quickly and the packaging was fine. I plugged it into the car and noticed the diagnostic lights were positioned against the underside of the dash. The device slowly linked up to Torque (Android phone app), and would update very slowly, or freeze up intermittently.

I bought another scanner, only this time it was labeled Soliport ELM 327, and it works flawless.

A few differences I should point out between the two units. I will refer to the problematic scanner as A and the good, working one as B.

[A] has a nub on the back end of the case, where [B] is flat

The cut-out notch/tab for the ODBII interface on [B] is on the same side as the label and diagnostic lights

The product image for [B] showed the cut-out notch/tab being on the same side as the label and diagnostic lights

[B] syncs up quickly and provides almost instant stats (there is about a fraction of a second delay which was to be expected)

The mini-CD that comes with [B], arrived in a mini jewel case, while the mini-CD that came with [A] was in a paper sleeve

When linked via Bluetooth, [A] displayed as CBT, while [B] displayed as OBDII

In conclusion, I am not sure if the first model I purchased was a knockoff or just a different version. Your best bet I think is to search for the "Soliport" version of this device. Also, ensure that your purchase is fully covered under Amazon's return policy, as you stand a chance of receiving the faulty version.

I purchased this product knowing that it might not be the best Bluetooth OBDII interface on the market. I use it to interface with Torque on a Motorola Droid.

The product is housed in hard plastic and seems very well put together. It does not seem prone to breakage and easily survives drops of five feet to solid pavement with minimal cosmetic damage.

As for connectivity I have not experienced any interruption while driving with the phone fixed to the center console (approx. distance from phone to device no more than one meter).

I have not attempted to use the software that came with the device. In fact, I'm fairly sure that I've thrown it away. Torque is well worth the extra few dollars and having logs on hand in the phone that I use day to day is useful.

I've used this product to read codes for several family members although this service is provided for free by many automotive supply outlets. Combined with an iphone or android based phone and good software it provides data readouts which in my opinion makes it well worth the price. It's also nice to know that with the same software one can increase gas mileage by improving driving efficiency.

Overall I rated this product as five stars because it is inexpensive when compared to other devices and serves it's function admirably.

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So far I've used this with my laptop and iPhone on my '04 Chevy Cavalier and '11 Scion xD. Works quickly and easily with my laptop, but getting it to work my my iPhone 4 took some toying with. Simple guide is below: (My iPhone is a 4 running iOS 5.0.1 and jailbroken with redsn0w)

LEAVE THE IPHONES DEFAULT BLUETOOTH OFF DURING THIS ENTIRE PROCESS!!!!!

If you'd like this to work on your iPhone, you'll need to jailbreak it, and use the jailbreak to install an app called roqyBT4, along with its OBDII extension called roqyOBD4. After this, go plug the ELM into your car and move the ignition to the "on" position and open roqyBT4. Choose the configuration tab, check the OBDkey option, and enter 1234 for the device pin code, and turn on automatic pairing. Then back out of the config screen, turn bluetooth on from inside roqybt4, and when your ELM pops up (mine is shown just as a device named "OBDII"), select it. Give roqyBT4 a few seconds to sync with the device, but once its done you will never have to do this portion again! It should show you a screen with a IP address and port on it. Remember these numbers! Once roqyBT4 has connected to the device, go ahead and exit roqyBT4.

Now its time for DashCommand, which you can purchase from the Apple App Store. go ahead and open up dash command and use the little arrow in the bottom right corner to scroll over to the settings page. Inside of settings, I recommend turning fullscreen mode off, because this allows you to see the iPhones status bar, which is important in the later steps to hook up the ELM to the iPhone. Now scroll down to the line that says OBDII data port, and click it. Once in there, select Custom IP, and enter 127.0.0.1 (or your Ip if it was different) for the IP and 35000 (same deal here) for the port. Back out of the data port page to the main DashCommand page, and close the app. Double click your home button, and clear DashCommand out of your task switcher. Now open dash command back up, and you'll notice on your statusbar that your bluetooth will kick on-off-on again, and then the symbol should turn blue after a few seconds of searching and automatically connecting to your ELM. (Remember that automatic pairing you turned on earlier in roqybt4?) Once you see the bluetooth symbol on your statusbar turn blue, go ahead and hit connect inside of the DashCommand app. It may take a few tries (typically it takes me two) but eventually your phone will start reading the information off of the ELM.

Things to check if this is not working-

-check the custom ip and port inside of roqybt4. Everyone I've talked too had those numbers, but it is possible they may change. The numbers inside of roqyBT4 are the ones that you need to give to DashCommand, so if your numbers inside of roqyBT4 are something other than what is mentioned above, then use your numbers from roqyBT4.

-Make sure your ELM has power and data! Most cars require the key to be in the "ON/RUN" position to power the ECU and therefore make the ELM work, not "Accessory/ACC". If this still doesn't work, try starting the car. for example, my Chevy will power the ELM with no key in at all, but the data link is not established until I move the key to the "Run" position.

Bottom line, this is a great product, the only issue I have with it is the Update rate when connected to an iPhone or Droid. It has about a 5-7 second delay when hooked up to those devices. When connected to my laptop however, it has a few millisecond delay.

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I have purchased and used this bluetooth device. I have successfully paired it to my Nokia N95 phone, and used it in the following vehicles... 2001 Audi A6, 2007 Toyota 4Runner, 2008 Toyota Rav4. It allows me to capture and/or see data while driving, and even reset codes while driving. You can plug it in and leave it in place to utilize whenever you feel the need, just take out your phone and start the app. I haven't found any significant battery drainage even after parking for 2 weeks during a trip out of town. The device is well built, solid, and worth the money. The great thing about using with a smart phone is that one can utilize multiple apps to access this data, I currently use Automobile , ODBScope , and RaceChrono . Small enough to carry in your pocket and, of course, you can plug it into a friends car and monitor/reset their engine stats during a trip.

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I read all the reviews about how this might not work being so cheap in price. I decided to take the chance and buy it because Amazon has a great return policy. I have a 2000 Honda Accord. I took it out of the box plugged it in and synced it up with my HTC Evo bluetooth with the torque app. Everything seemed to work ok giving me instant read outs of temp, MPG, timings, etc. I am recommending this to all my friends.

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

New 2.5" HD Car LED IR Vehicle DVR Road Dash Video Camera Recorder Traffic Dashboard Camcorder - LC

New 2.5' HD Car LED IR Vehicle DVR Road Dash Video Camera Recorder Traffic Dashboard Camcorder - LCD 270° whirl 6 LED Recorder Camera
  • Support SD/MMC card:up to 32GB
  • 6 LED's, support nightvision
  • please insert the SD card before recording. This camera has no internal memory and does not come with a SD card.
  • Because the DVR is DV5v input, please use the attached car charger. it have adaptor 12V/24V transfers to 5V already.

Sound is not the best quality, device make noise by itself, you can hear it when video is recorded in quiet room. Car radio on video was on pretty loud.

8 gb = 2h+

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I think that a car camera is some thing ever car should have. the video has good qualitly and the sound it alright but only good for the cab of the vehicle, but did not expect anything superstar. all in all its a great camrea to have for that just in case. you should get a 32GB card so you can have about 10 hours of video. im not really for sure but i do think that it dose delete the old files and make new ones if its runs out of space but not really sure. have not really run it to that problem just yet. ill update it I find out.

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I bought one of these to use as a storm footage camera. I am a professional storm chaser for the National Weather Service. I have one of these on my windshield to capture tornado and storm footage. Works extremely well. Not the clearest picture quality but for 28 bucks I am not complaining. The quality of the picture is comparable to most cellular phones. Not too shabby. It works well for exactly what it was intended for so if your looking for a good bang for the buck then this little guy is for you. I don't think you will be disappointed. Only draw back is you have to by an SD-card. It DOES NOT come with the card and without the card this device will not work.

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after 3 day he stop work. not power on and display not working, its very horible. not buy this DVR

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Had a cheaper camera that only accepted 2GB SD cards and after recording would have to run that video through software to enhance, de-interlace, and so on. That had no audio.

This camera though had audio which is awesome and the video can be taken straight from the card and posted without running through software to enhance if you don't want to.

First contact with it was weird in that it the default language was Russian but reading through the small instruction sheet was able to change to English and run with it.

Power cord is long enough to run from the plug-in, under the driver-side dash, up under the trim, across the top and to the unit so you don't have that 'hanging' from the mirror. Dead give away something is attached to the window (which is technically illegal in Minnesota).

Would recommend as a 'gotta have something' to record. Am currently trying out the different 'types' of video quality and should report back on that.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Husky Liners Custom Fit Heavy Duty Rubber Rear Floor Mat - Pack of 2 (Black)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Heavy Duty Rubber Rear Floor Mat - Pack of 2The floor mat comes in two pieces and really does not fit well. The two pieces must over lap a great deal so it looks bad. Also, since they over lap it leaves one side open allowing water to leak out one end onto the carpet of the vehicle. Poor design

These didn't fit my GM vehicle well at all either even though they were a match. The mats were very rigid and where they overlapped in the middle my truck also had a small hump which made matters worse as far as fitment goes. I returned these and went with the OEM factory one piece rear all weather mat.

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This looks like one piece but is not. it was not specified.

I would have looked around more if I had known.I did order this one and it is a good mat just not one complete mat.

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quality was ok but not exact fit did not fit without a lot of trimming very dissaponited for how much I paid

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They are very nice mat but, I would not consider them a custom fit mat.

A custom fit mat would not be in 2 pieces that overlap to fit

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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Auto Car Charger for Sansa C140/C150 E250/E270/E280 NEW

Auto Car Charger for Sansa C140/C150 E250/E270/E280 NEW
  • Brand new non-OEM. Vehicle Lighter Adaptor. (12~24v DC)
  • Short circuit protection. LED charging indication.
  • Plug never heats or overcharges the battery.
  • Can Charge Ni-Mh, Ni-cd and Li-Ion Battery.
  • Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a full battery and automatically switch to a saver.

i received this item aproximetly 20 days ago and until 2 days ago i don't have a chance to try it.When i go to LA,I tried it but it was broken because it's wires are so thin.I couldn't use it.

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Somewhat flimsy relative to other car chargers; feels cheap, but functional. I would expect this to crack/break if one is not careful.

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Great for charging my Sansa View on the road. I leave my Sansa View in the car and mostly use it at work, I use car charger instead of bringing it home to charge.

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It charges my e250. It seems adequately made for the money.

Beside the long-term reliability question, what else is there?

Friday, October 25, 2013

Digital Voice Changer Kit

Digital Voice Changer Kit
  • Alter your natural voice!
  • Hi pitch, low pitch, vibrato, etc! Built-in microphone!
  • Great for parties!
  • Electronic kit, assembly required

I bought this for a Christmas present and soldered it together myself. It doesn't do a whole lot of voices (5 pitches with the choice for vibrato or not), but the cool part is that it works.

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The kit goes together quite quickly and the instructions were detailed and almost foolproof. I have average soldering skills and had no problem soldering whatsoever, since it worked the first time I applied power. When soldering inspect the soldering joints frequently to ward off those mistakes. The sound was loud and robust, however, I had to use a long speaker wire (no less than 18 inches) when attaching a speaker, because if the speaker is too close to the on-board microphone the screech and howl from feedback is unbearable. I also recommend not using an extremely cheap speaker, although those tiny speakers will work, the effect is not quite as dramatic with just a bit better speaker. I picked up a cool mini speaker at the thrift store for one buck. Just whispering into the microphone produced a loud strong output, although I had to hold the mic close to my mouth when speaking. The vibrato effect was fairly decent, but the high and especially the low pitch button setting produced very nice sound effects, and the robot voice option was really nice. It sounded like one of the Dahleks on the Dr. Who TV show. I kept playing with this device for quite some time, very enjoyable. I am currently installing this kit into an enclosure.

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Prompt delivery. Not very detailed instructions like the "learn to solder kit", no speaker included in kit, should have been included in product discription. much smaller circuit board than other kit, hard to work with. Not very happy with purchase.

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It was a good learning experience. This little device does not have a speaker so I salvaged one from an old radio. Later I learned the necessity of mounting and protecting such a board when I broke it. The sound quality was minimum and something that a person would build on a breadboard for dis-assembly after proving to themselves they could make it. Make sure you look up soldering techniques. Cold solder joints look soldered when they are not. Youtube is your friend.

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The construction of this board is the only 'educational' value it offers. The parts are durable enough for casual work, assuming you have some basic soldering skills. A novice to such work can easily overheat and ruin some of the parts, so be careful. The unit itself seems sturdy, with strong connection and switches. The output is garbage! You can barely hear anything from the speaker, even at maximum volvume. It's a toy, and should be considered such when you go to purchase a voice changer module.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Duracell 813-1000-07 1,000 Watt DC to AC Power Inverter

Duracell 813-1000-07 1,000 Watt DC to AC Power InverterI've used this about 3 times now and have NO complaints with one caveat. The Inverter does not come with a power cord. Luckily I had one left over from my previous inverter. With out it you'll have to buy/make one.

I originally bought this to power a 1000 W immersion heater, but the heater apparently pulls more like 1200 W. This inverter would trip almost immediately upon turning on the immersion heater. I exchanged this for a Cobra 1500 W inverter, and have never had a problem. So, don't get a 1000 W inverter if you have a 1000 W load.

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This DC/AC inverter is extremely well built and very quiet, even when the thermal-control fan is running. The terminals on the back are heavy-duty and come with washers and nuts.

I was planning to power my computer and satellite modem on my farm by connecting my existing APC UPS to this inverter, but for some reason the fault LED lights up and the inverter shuts down. Another reviewer mentioned this problem already, explaining it was because of the modified sine-wave technology. Refer to the following article to determine whether you need a true-sine wave inverter: http://www.roadtripamerica.com/dashboarding/Power-Inverters.htm

Anyway, when you connect an inverter like this to a battery, you are actually replicating a UPS, with two major advantages when living in remote locations:

-The first is that you can choose the battery capacity you want, and therefore the amount of time you can run your AC-powered devices in-between charges;

-The second is that you have a wide choice of options when it comes to recharging your battery (solar, wind, alternator etc.).

There are smaller and bigger versions of this inverter on Amazon (mostly under the Xantrex brand, which manufactures it for Duracell), so it is easy to choose according to one's needs (in my case, 1000W is a huge overkill for the computer gear only, but I may be able to power a large LCD monitor or a TV in the future).

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My family and I, ( all 12 of us ) camped at Badin Lake for a week and this Inverter died after a short time of working great, and it was working great. But after turning it off and on 3 or 4 times, She died and I could not bring her back. Thank God for my Genny, ( Read other review ). I sent the item back for a replacement, and Amazon sent me another at no charge. I haven't taken it out of the box yet so I can't tell you about that one. These inverters don't come with cables to hook it up. Thanks and God Bless, Rob.

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So I purchased this inverter so I could run my computer off of solar power. Thinking I could plug my UPS (uninterpretable power supply) into it. You CANT! If you plan on plugging a UPS into this, don't, they require a Pure Sine wave. Other than that this unit works great! I am currently charging my laptop and cell phone from it.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter and Car Vehicle Charger for the Samsung Galaxy Tab - Uses Gomad

2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter and Car Vehicle Charger for the Samsung Galaxy Tab - Uses Gomadic TipExchange TechnologyI am always skeptical about FM transmitters for music playback through the radio of one's car. Having tried many of these devices I was never really pleased with the sound quality because of the amount of static that could be heard over the soundwaves.

I am happy to say that this device works GREAT! As long as there is nothing electrical between this transmitter and the antenna of your car, the clarity of the signal is amazing! I turned down the sound of my Galaxy Tab 10.1 to see how much static I could here and pumped up the car stereo volume and I could barely hear any static!

I use it with a cup holder cigarette lighter power unit (it also has TWO USB power connectors) so I can power other music devices while using the 3.5 mm jack to port the sound through the car speakers.

Two thumbs up on this gadget!

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