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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Original Mitac Magellan Car Charger Vehicle Power Adapter Cord for Magellan Roadmate 1700 7 inch GP

Original Mitac Magellan Car Charger Vehicle Power Adapter Cord for Magellan Roadmate 1700 7 inch GPS Navigator
  • Original Magellan Accessory in No Fuzz No Mess Packaging
  • Rapid Fast Charging (5v 2A)
  • Compatible with Magellan Roadmate 1700 7" GPS

Came back from a trip to Texas and found that my charger had been confiscated while packed in my checked baggage. So annoying. I hate not being able to lock my luggage! Same exact charger as the original. No complaints. :)

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This charger was not available through the manufacturer or through Magellan retailers. I had almost given up on finding one, but decided to give Amazon a try. To my pleasant surprise (I should have tried Amazon first!) Amazon had them and at a price much cheaper than anyone else. Keep up the great work Amazon!!!!! By the way, the charger works great and is the exact unit that comes with the Magellan product.

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This power adapter worked as well as the one that came with the original GPS unit but for a fraction of what the manufacturer wanted. A great deal.

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My original car charger screw top fell off the unit and the pieces were lost. The replacement is great because it has no screw top and everything is stationary. Arrived quickly in perfect condition from seller and it works great.

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Does not work for my GPS even though I ordered one for my exact model. It is being sent back ASAP

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Toyota/Pontiac Models (Bla

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Toyota/Pontiac ModelsPerfectly fit on 2012 Toyota Corolla LE. Cover the whole back seat floor. Material look very durable and a lot less expensive than dealer. Protect from dirt and water. Cleaning is easy. Just wipe out.

I was on line looking for floor mats for my 2011 Toyota Corolla and i came across the husky liners 98531. They really caught my eye because I was looking for something to catch dirt and grit most of all a perfect fit and i got both on top of a great look. my car has trunk and gas release on the drivers side floor there was a place where you could cut and make a opening for the releases. the mat covers all of the floor all the way up to the foot rest part on the drivers side which is great so would i recommend these mats yes i would .the price was great to and to tell people about the Husky Liners I would rather show them mines and before I forget they are easy to keep clean soap and water keeps them shining

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After much searching & reading reviews, I decided on these Husky liners. They arrived today & we put them in our 2011 Toyota Corolla. WOW they fit like a glove! I am especially happy with the driver's side because this covers all the way up under the pedals! The factory carpet mat only covers about 2/3 of the floor and is held by hooks which are removed to allow the Husky to lay flat. Also there is a marked area to cut out for trunk & gas cap cover release. I am so glad to have these in place to keep grass & dirt off the carpet. Another great feature of the Husky liners is the warranty. Under normal use they are guaranteed to last the life of the car! As another person said, it's a good idea to buy these right away for your new car. As far as the cost, I found the best price here. They are made in the USA & was only 4 days from order to delivery!

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The 2009-current Toyota Corolla's equipped with the cold weather package would create a lump near the center of the driver and front passenger floors, close to the center console. It would cause even high quality all weather floor mats to drip water from the sides onto the carpet, since all the salty water on the mat would drain through the lower (outer) side of the mat. To avoid the floor to be spot-rusted at these lower points, given the heavy amount of salt I bring in daily being a resident of the rust belt, I purchased these Husky Floor Liners a month after buying my car, and the difference was like night and day.

First of all, it is 100 times easier to clean the floor liners than cleaning the all weather mats. The material can be very easily wiped clean, and the inches-high sidewalls prevents even the slightest traces of salt to touch the carpet, so the carpet almost never needs to be shampooed anymore. The floor liner fits the shape of the floor so well, and cleaning the mess made by my toddler son have become such a breath---the floor liner holds all his crumbs, food, wrappers so well.

I chose these husky liners over the weathertech ones because the weather tech liners have two big holes in the center of the floorliner, so that the factory carpet hooks could be used to hold the floor liner. However, those holes are much much lower than the sidewalls, and all the salt water would drain through them instead. Husky liner used very long, dense rubber spikes on the back of the floorliners instead, and they have never moved the slightest bit over the past year. One small drawback of these floorliners would be the slightly more slippery nature of the materials used to make them hold their shape, and the side lips warped slightly over the very hot summer. I don't know whether the weathertech ones would fair better with their patented (not sure?) material, but these two big drain holes are enough to hold me back from going to weathertech. Overall, I've been very with my Husky Liners after 8 months of use, and I would strongly recommend them to anyone that lives in the rustbelt!

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I got these for 2010 Corolla. They are the best floor liners I've ever had! They fit almost perfectly. There are no cut out for the the little gas and trunk levers under the driver's seat, so you have to lift the liner whenever you need to open those. Other than that, they've done a superb job at protecting my cars floor during winter in New England.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

PYLE PLMCA30 Motorcycle Mount Amplified 200 Watt x 2 Stereo Sound System with Dual Handlebar Mount

PYLE PLMCA30 Motorcycle Mount Amplified 200 Watt x 2 Stereo Sound System with Dual Handlebar Mount Speakers
  • 200 Watts X 2 micro amplifier with Wire harness - Speaker Dimensions : 2.5''(W) x 2.5''(H) x 3.75''(L)
  • Dual 2.25'' Bullet style Wheatherproof speakers- Amplifier Dimensions : 3.25''(W) x 1.25''(H) x 2''(L)
  • Universal handlebar mount rotary volume control
  • 12 Volt T-TAP
  • Easy Chorome Stainless Mounting Brackets and Accessories included

I really didn't expect much from this kit as I see systems which cost multiple times the amount with very similar specifications, so what could this kit possible bring to the table at the budget price point it's currently going for? Plus as I'm thinking of selling the bike that I put these on, I really didn't want to spend the earth.

I have to say though I'm very happy with both the kit's contents, the look and build of the speakers and the actual audio that pours out of them. I have made a quick video which will better demonstrate the set up so feel free to take a look at it now. Please note that the stereo effect and loudness is lost on this compressed video but let me assure you these are very loud and sound great with no distortion until you turn it up to 100% and then it's minimal as you will hear in the video. At highway speeds of 70+ you can still hear them although you have to have them turned up quite high. When you come to a stop you realize just how loud they are though obnoxiously loud at full whack!

So I used a fuse tap (if you search for fuse tap on amazon you'll find lots of them for pennies) to hook the amp directly to the wiring harness of the bike and I ground it to the frame both spade and ground connector were supplied. It is is important that you don't just hook the kit up to the battery as you don't want the amp bleeding it dry during downtime, and an amp at 200 Watts wouldn't take long to drain it at all. So either add an inline switch (not supplied but easy to add) or hook up to your ACC/auxiliary on the bike or do what I did and tap into the ignition fuse directly.

Very happy with the result. If you're in the market for a low price, high quality speaker set up for your bike then this could very well be it.

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Not a bad little stereo. I had a better sounding system on my last bike (a shark stereo), but it was UGLY! This system sounds fine, but I did have to set my iPod to an equalizer setting of almost no bass in order to avoid distortion. I have loud aftermarket pipes and a windshield and I can hear it fine at highway speeds.

Since this is the lower-grade model, Pyle kind of jips you on installation hardware. The brackets for mounting the speakers are small "z" shaped brackets, which are useless for handlebar mounting. I went to Lowe's and bought some 1" anodized, rubber-sheathed "p" brackets for a little over a buck and used them to mount the speakers to the handlebars. I need to go buy another set to mount the volume control to the handlebars.

I think the next stereo up (the -60 model) gets you the chrome "p" brackets plus a higher watt amp and am/fm too. I never use the am/fm and found the "p" brackets for cheap, so the only reason for me to buy the upgrade would be for the larger amp.

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PYLE PLMCA30 Motorcycle Mount Amplified 200 Watt x 2 Stereo Sound System with Dual Handlebar Mount Speakers

What a great product for the price! I put this on my 07 Heritage Softail. I was very suprised at how loud it was.

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Reasonable for city driving. Over 35-40mph can't hear much. Worked fine for 2 months, then mysteriously stopped working. Presumably something fried inside the amp.

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So here is a video review of the plmca30 which we installed on a buddy's ATVyou can see how to hook it up and judge for yourselves. I think for the money it's awesome!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Stinger 80 Amp Battery Relay Isolator

Stinger 80 Amp Battery Relay Isolator
  • Ideal for battery isolation
  • High Current Relays Are The Most Reliable And Efficient Way To Add Secondary Batteries To Your Syste
  • Compatible With All Types Of Alternators And Charging Systems
  • Water Resistant Black Phenolic Plastic
  • 100,000 Mechanical Cycle Life

Used this on my boat for an aux battery system to run the stereo and lights while anchored. Works as advertised in keeping the primary batteries from dischargewe won't be paddling back again due to dead batts!

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Work good & perfect,

solid pro-looking product

Now i can use my rear battery to my heart contents w/o worrying of starting problem.

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Awesome product here. This thing is strong enough to power both my compressors on my air rid equipped s-10. No more burnt up relays. This thing works great and for the price is a great value.

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Bought this for a 2nd battery in my truck for running a laptop when its not running, works great and was fairly simple to setup.

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I cannot find any information on this anywhere online is this an isolator or is it a relay. And I'm not 100% sure how to install one.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Universal 12V DC to 110V AC Power Inverter plus + 5V USB Adapter

Universal 12V DC to 110V AC Power Inverter plus + 5V USB AdapterThe AC adapter worked the first and only time I tried it; however, the USB port/adapter did not work at all, no matter how much I fiddled with it and different devices I plugged into it. Also, there was a weird burning smell coming from the unit. The name brand on it reads "The Migration Office Migration Family". I have no idea what that could even begin to mean, but half the unit didn't work so even if you luck out and get a good one, how long before it stops working?

I say just avoid this all together. I live for a day when most everything is reviewed online and makers of garbage products like this will no longer have customers.

Also, I have purchased inverters for most of my family and most all of them, no matter the brand or cost, end up breaking in about 1-2 years BECAUSE THEY LEAVE THEM PLUGGED IN ALL THE TIME! Only plug your inverter in when it is in use (unless it is one of the larger units that connects directly to your battery).

I do a lot of road trips, so thought this would be perfect to help keep my laptop and cell phone charged. This thing did not even come close to powering anything, plus on top of it it got extremely hot and shut itself off after about a 2 hours of being plugged in. It also interfered with my other electronic devices (mp3 player, cd player). I would look for another product.

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Cool one. This power inverter is better then my earlier one which i purchased in walmart.Is doesnt make any noise while you plug in my outlet. The earlier one which i purchased in walmart had a lot of noise.

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The product is great vaue for money and the distributor sent it to me in 2 days.....

The drawback : with this product is that the charging stem is fixed, so if u have a mazda like me with the charger on u wouldn't be able to put you vehicle in PARK since it is not adjustable,

the power light is also not very conspicuous

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It's cheap but within minutes started smoking and smelling in my car. I'm still waiting for a refund. Buy a little better one.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Viper 5301 2-Way Remote Start System

Viper 5301 2-Way Remote Start System
  • Remote starter lets you warm up your car in cold weather and cool it in hot weather for added comfort and convenience
  • Compatible with most vehicles That are equipped with the correct bypass, including both manual and automatic transmissions
  • Allows you to start your car at the touch of a button
  • TempCheck using GhostLights, Checks the vehicle temperature using the hidden LEDs on the remote
  • Extreme 2,000' FCC legal 2-way range For expanded connectivity

I received this remote start unit as a Christmas present (installed it in a 2010 Ford F-150) and have been using it for the past month or so. While I agree that the buttons on the remote are a bit too sensitive, I did not have problems with a lot of accidental activations when putting my keychain in my pocket. I did, however, accidentally start my truck a couple of times when I was carrying my keys along with other items (groceries, etc.). So a little redesign on the remote is in order (take note, Viper).

However, there's a way to make this issue go away. The owner's manual describes a "Button Auto Lock" mode that must be configured by an "authorized dealer". This is complete nonsense, of course -you can do it yourself. What you need to do is hold down the Function (bottom) button for 10 seconds or so, until the amber transmit LED lights up. Then push the Unlock button for 2 seconds until the remote beeps. This puts you in the remote's configuration mode. Push the Lock button so that the LED next to it lights up. (If the LED is already lit, then the remote is already in auto lock mode.) After the Lock LED is lit, let the remote sit for 30 seconds or so.

With the remote in this mode, you can start your engine by pushing the Function button and then the Unlock button (to unlock the remote), and THEN the Start button. So essentially you start your engine with 3 button presses instead of 1. This is a compromise that I'm willing to live with.

The range on this unit is actually pretty impressive. I work in a large building with a large parking lot, and I routinely park way in the back. I can remote start the engine from a distance of almost a quarter mile, which is about an order of magnitude better than the range that you would expect from the Ford factory remote start option. I have not personally had any issues with the unit not functioning in cold weather -the past couple of nights we have gotten down to the teens below zero and my truck starts just fine.

All in all, I'm very happy with this unit, and it has made my winter morning routine a lot more pleasant. The issues with the remote button sensitivity are real (and it's why I have to knock off a star) but can be worked around with relatively little overall impact to the unit's utility.

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I had this thing installed in my wife's car as a Christmas present. Cost me $350 for the unit plus $100 for an adapter to work in her car and another $100 for installation. The buttons are way, way too sensitive. I carried the starter fob on my keyring in my pocket and every time I moved, the car would start. Although the engine would shut itself off after 15 minutes, this would happen multiple times all day and night -very hard on gas consumption. The other problem is that the headlights turn on when the engine starts, but do not turn off when the engine shuts down -very hard on the battery. I finally removed the starter from my keyring but figured at least my wife would be OK, since she carries hers in her purse. I was wrong. I noticed one day her starter fob was sitting on her desk, not on her keyring. She was having all the same problems carrying the starter in her purse. She put her old factory remote fob back on her keyring -it doesn't have a starter function, but she can at least lock, unlock and open electric doors with the factory remote. So now we have a $550 Viper remote starter that we don't use. What a waste of money. It really angers me that companies that design gadgets like this do not TRY THEM OUT before they put them on the market.

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The remote control for the Viper series is poorly designed in that the pushbuttons stick out beyond the face of the remote and are super sensitive. You can not carry the remote in your pocket or purse without inadvertenty unlocking, starting, etc your car. There is a lockout feature associated with the remote that is not mentioned in the manual nor do some of the installers know about. The installer has to set this feature on the remote and it requires you to push the function button and then the unlock button before using the other buttons to perform a function. You only have 60 seconds to do your thing, then the remote relocks itself.

Even worse, there are complaints all over the web for another problem that I have. The "main brain" for the Viper 5301 system fails in extreme cold weather. Duh!, why do they think people buy these things in the first place. If my engine and Odessey van interior are still warm, the remote will start the van. If the engine and van interior are cold the remote will not start the van. Go figure. There were several people sitting in the installers waiting area with the same problem when I went to get the unit fixed.

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The remote is so poorly designed for this remote start system, that I can never keep the keys in my pocket without it randomly unlocking my truck or starting the engine. The button auto lock feature does not really work, it only works to prevent one mistaken button push, if a button is accidentally pushed again, it will preform that function. Because of the ease of mistaken button pushes, your remote battery will not last very long at all. Best Buy installed the system in my 2011 Dodge Ram. Buyer beware! I suggest a different manufacturer if you want remote start.

Lost both battery door within a month of owning due to poor design. My carbon monoxide detectors have gone off twice in my home only to find the car running inside my garage due to accidental button press while in my pants. Dealer says theres a function to lock the remote to prevent this. BS! Simple countersunk buttons would have dont the trick. Now instead of one button to lock and one to unlock I half to press three (function, unlock, unlock or Function unlock lock) What a pain. Came out of the mall during Christmas shopping to find my car loaded with gifts completely unlocked due to inadvertant button pressing. Thank goodness nothing was taken. By the time I have it de-installed I will have lost $250 because the labor is not refundable and you half to pay to get this junk removed. I have no faith that Viper will make any attempt to remidie this poorly design product. But more importantly Best Buy should never have sold the junk!

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Directed Electronics 904065 Clifford Replacement Keyless Remote

Directed Electronics 904065 Clifford Replacement Keyless Remote
  • Features Lock/Unlock, Trunk, Start. 3 button 6 channel "Cello" transmitter. Compatible with most G4/G5 systems. New carbon fiber finish.

I purchased two of these remotes as replacements for the ones I originally got with my car. They were easily programmable and the whole exercise was done in minutes. Got them for 30 bucks a piece. Great value for money!

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I have a arrow 3 keyless entry system installed in my car since 2003. The two remotes started working intermittently. Changed batteries, opened them up but to no avail. Turns out the metal contacts had just lost their flexibility after 7 yrs also the rubber contact points were worn. Bought this replacement, followed the straight forward instructions that came with the remote and now it works perfectly.

Monday, April 14, 2014

Universal Fits For SUVs Cars Black Fender Air Intake Side Hood Vents Set 2Pcs Highly Durable ABS Pl

Universal Fits For SUVs Cars Black Fender Air Intake Side Hood Vents Set 2Pcs Highly Durable ABS Plastic With Black DopingWhen I recieved this product I was excited until I opened the package and the vents were entirely bigger than what I expected, and to top it off the vents were so scratched up it was ridiculous. I will not be sending them back because I do not have the patience for the whole return process, so I will just suck it up and just go to a local store and buy them there.

I have this on my black scion.

It's a cheap piece of plastic but the painting looks really good. I wish it was more glossier but a simple spray paint can fix that; hence the 4 stars.

Easy installation, just peel the tape off. Be sure you mark the placement for these vents before taking off the tape. The tape is extremely sticky and will leave a residue taking it off.

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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Rapid Car Kit Auto Plug-in Power Charger for Sprint Motorola Brute i680 - Brute i686 - Clutch i465

Rapid Car Kit Auto Plug-in Power Charger for Sprint Motorola Brute i680 - Brute i686 - Clutch i465 - Sprint Kyocera Milano C5120 - Sprint Kyocera DuraMax Cell Phone - BestCellBuy Brandworks great and we like to have an extra charger that we can leave in our car and don't have to move it from car to car

These chargers work good and are extremely inexpensive. These will work on many models of phone. These are a really good deal.

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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Absolute BTC-50 GM Bolt Power Ring Chrome Battery Terminal

Absolute BTC-50 GM Bolt Power Ring Chrome Battery Terminal
  • BTC-50 GM Bolt Power Ring Chrome Battery Terminal
  • Power Terminal
  • Bolt Terminal

Works very well. The stock terminal bolt pops out of the insulation and this one presses in its place. Tighten down the terminal and then attach your wire with the piggy back bolt. Perfect fit and good finish on this product.

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Solar Battery AGM 55AH 12V DC

Solar Battery AGM 55AH 12V DCBattery was fully charged, installed in workshop with 60watt solar panel. Worked fine until last weekend. Paid $150 for a battery that lasted less than 6 months....All I was using it for was 2 lights that were only in use when I was in barn which is only on the weekends. Not impressed or happy....

This battery has been going strong since I bought it in August of 2011. It has performed well, discharging slowly as power is drawn from it at night and then recharging quickly when the sun comes up the next morning. It is installed on my 26 foot travel trailer. I use a single 80 watt solar panel connected to a 30 amp solar regulator to keep the battery charged up when it is installed on the trailer, and during the winter I remove the battery from the trailer, and I connect the battery to a battery tender in my garage. I am very happy with the performance of this battery so far.

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Monday, January 20, 2014

MOTHERS 05140 PowerBall Polishing Tool

MOTHERS 05140 PowerBall Polishing ToolMothers does not recommend our 05140 PowerBall on painted surfaces. We offer 05147 PowerBall 4Paint, which is of a different foam and made for use on painted surfaces. In addition, we recommend the use of a cordless drill due to its lower torque limits. Please use the right tool, in the right manner, for your needs.

I worked at the detailing department at a car wash and know something about buffers. This thing works *great* on paint, just like a commercial grade buffer wheel. If you have experience with a regular buffer wheel, this is an easy adaptation. It's small enough to handle easily, but big enough to do a fairly quick job.

I use a corded drill for doing a large vehicle. Unless your cordless has brand new batteries, they may run out. But you will save money by not having to buy a buffing tool. 2 of these babies (1 to polish, 1 to wax) and a good drill is all you will ever need. They clean up by soaking in dish soap solution for an hour or two (use enough soap). I definitely recommend this product to anyone who wants a good looking car and wants to save about $100 on equipment!

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Bought the Mini PowerBall to do the aluminum wheels on my motorcycle after I tried the regular PowerBall and found it WAY too big to get into all the areas I needed to. Even the Mini was difficult to get into some areas. I wish Mother's would make a Micro or Nano version.

The ball worked well with the Billet Polish to get a mirror shine in most areas. However, I would caution you to take your time and use only light to light-medium pressure on the ball because it didn't take too long before it began to tear apart on the inner folds and start thumping around on the surface, making it useless. I had to buy another in order to finish the job and it was starting to tear by the time I was done. Not very cost-effective. BTW, I have used cotton buffing wheels with the compound bars and the like in the past in order to buff various metals and had already used that method here before using the Mini PowerBall and Billet Polish for the final step in the process. So I wasn't trying to grind away at a rough, dull surface with this PowerBall, just bringing up the shine to as close to chrome as possible.

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This great little tool saved my rims that have been tarnished for ten years. They look like new.

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used on semi truck wheels alum worked great.shined like a mirror. easy to use cuts work in half.

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Cybertech MagSafe Car Charger Adapter 60W for Apple Macbook 13" 13-inch Macbook Pro Laptop Notebook

Cybertech MagSafe Car Charger Adapter 60W for Apple Macbook 13' 13-inch Macbook Pro Laptop Notebook Battery Charger Power Supply Cord 60w, With USB Charger Port, Sold exclusively by Cybertech with 1 year warrantyI wanted a way to charge my MacBook Pro from a 12V DC source, and this adapter delivers. I have used it several times. The usb charging port is an added bonus!

This is a great product for the 13 inch MACBook Pro. Be sure to get the higher wattage for larger computers. This unit does not over heat when the USB outlet is in use like I experienced with another product. Great price too.

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A very positive surprise that out of the box, directly into the car, it did work as it was described to be.

I highly recommend it to anyone that needs to power a MacBook on the road plus an extra USB port to charge other units.

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Finally an auto charger that works for my Macbook! I have bought half a dozen of different gizmos trying to get one that works without making me feel like the charge cord and gizmo is going to burst into flames or quits working all together! Good job CyberTech!

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I have only used this product twice, but have not had any problem with it either time. Cord is plenty long enough, while not so long that you have cord all over your car. the MagSafe portion seems solid enough, and may even be stronger than my home charger. Also I did not even notice when ordering that their is a extra usb port on this charger, should you need to charge something else, so it was like a surprise bonus.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Scosche Statusclamp (1)1/0, (1)4 and (2)8 Gauge Positive Output Battery Terminal

Scosche Statusclamp1/0,4 and8 Gauge Positive Output Battery TerminalSo, this is about the same as the matching negative battery terminal. I pasted my review of that below, because they're the same thing except that this has a bigger post hole to fit a positive terminal, and it includes a digital voltmeter. The voltmeter has a small (maybe 24 gauge? About the size of phone wire) wire that sticks out the bottom of the clamp, which needs to be connected to a ground. I'd suggest that you use some sort of quick-disconnect connector (probably the spade kind) between this wire and your ground connection, because the wire is pretty small. If you have a couple of heavy wires hooked into this terminal and disconnect your battery, you don't want the whole assembly hanging by that small little wire. You'll want to disconnect it for battery service. With that said, the voltmeter is really pretty handy. You can quickly determine if your alternator is working right while the engine is running by seeing if it reads around 14-15 volts (good alternator) or more like 10-12 volts (alternator dead). You can crank your stereo up and, if the voltage is dropping substantially when the bass hits, you need to add a capacitor and maybe move to a bigger alternator. Etc it's actually functional. It updates when there's a minor voltage change, which with a running car is all the time. So it'll basically be on whenever the car's running. When the car's off, the voltage will be pretty stable, so the gauge will shut off after a few moments. It's a neat design.

Aside from that, this is basically a pretty nice battery terminal. It has two 8 gauge ports, one 4 gauge port, and one single-aught (1/0) port. In the 1/0 port, it comes with a bushing so you can alternatively use a second 4 gauge wire, which I thought was pretty nice. The clear plastic cover looks nice, and ships with a piece of clear plastic sheeting covering the logo / top of the cover up so you should get it scratch-free. That's a nice touch. The clear cover (I think I saw that it's polycarbonate, but don't hold me to that) extends a little beyond the wire-exit side of the terminal, and extends just a little below the bottom. So, it does a good job of functionally completely covering the terminal when it's attached to the battery. The bolt that secures the clamp to the battery is angled in and recessed on the side. The wire holes are large enough for the insulation to enter a little, and then reduced in diameter where the wire itself goes in, so if you strip your wire straight you'll get a very clean-looking installation with the insulation part-way inside the terminal.

The reason I gave this 4 stars was the lack of wire installation instructions. While it's not real hard to figure out that you strip off about 1/4 inch of insulation to get the right depth of wire past the insulation stops, it'd be cool if they actually told you that. Similarly, they don't tell you what size allen/hex wrench to use for the set screws or attachment bolt. I found that 2.5, 3, and 4mm keys seemed to fit about right, but the 2.5 is a little loose on the 8 gauge set screws. It might be standard, but I couldn't get a standard size to fit the 4 or 1/0 gauge screws. It's a little thing, but since those instructions are missing, the product isn't perfect. There were, however, basic instructions for the voltmeter.

Also detracting from the 5-star rating is the use of that really annoying blister packaging that you have to cut open. While the plastic used wasn't the worst I've ever had to cut open, it was still really annoying. This is something that really screams to be packaged in a small cardboard box with a clear window on one side. Whatever happened to those kinds of packages? Paper's not *that* expensive...

Even with those oversights, though, I'd have no hesitation in recommending the statusclamp battery terminals to anyone. While you're under there, go ahead and spend a few bucks to get the matching Scosche Statusclampn Negative Battery Terminal

This is a nice looking clamp and I'm generally happy with it, but it could be improved.

Pros:

-Nice looking--cleaner overall appearance

-Display works well--helpful in checking if alternator and battery are working right. Lights up RED. Turns off after a minute without voltage change to not drain the battery

-Covers post completely--may keep it cleaner/more protected from rust, etc.

-Probably better electrical transfer with set screw inputs rather than ring terminals, and silver plating

-Plating seems durable--when trying to find a way to clamp a jumper cable to it, the teeth didn't seem to mar the finish too much.

-Plastic cover covers clamp except for the underside while letting you see the clamp and display

Cons:

-No place for a jumper cable or battery tester to clamp onto

-Limited inputs--if you have more than four wires, or your wires don't happen to be exactly 0, 4, or 8 gauge you will need to buy a distribution block. Could be vastly improved by having a screw to accept rings terminals for extra/different gauge wires.

-Display is nice but in practice an interior gauge or data logger is more helpful, and the space it takes up on the clamp could have been used to add a ring terminal input or make it smaller.

-Large--hangs off battery

-Allen keys--may be more annoying for some to remove clamp than rachet. Also it would have been simpler to only use one size key rather than three. Would probably have been easier to have the set screws on top rather than bottom, but would have detracted from appearance.

-Hard to get wires into set screw inputs--Even with the possible benefit of better electrical transfer in comparison to ring terminals, it is almost impossible to get the wire in without many of the strands not making it into the hole.

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I would suggest that anyone who's interested in adding something AWESOME to their sound system NEEDS to buy this ! It's very simple to install and it looks and works great. As far as the bad review about the set screws stripping, I'm to guess that individual used standard allen wrenches. This particular item uses METRIC allen wrenches !! It's really easy to strip anything if using the WRONG tool. I have an antique VW and I really like the display showing my volts, too bad they don't make one showing amps ;( Additional NOTE After the car is turned off, the display on the clamp turns off as well.

This is a great way to bring all your positive wires together without clutter. And, if you have an antique car with thick wire (4 gauge) you'll know that it's difficult to find terminals that will take anything more than 8 gauge. I can't say enough good things about this product, it's a must buy for anyone serious about their car !

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Very professional looking terminal installation is simple and the digital voltage read is a definite plus. if your tired of trying to hook up multiple amps to that stock terminal this is the answer!!

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This unit has been on my diesel Suburban for about a month, and performs flawlessly. It was a pain to install, as the ground wire is only 22~24 AWG, and very short. I had to strip about an inch of wire and loop it multiple times to get a good splice connection without putting too much pressure on my connector and totally severing the line.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Belkin Micro Charger for Apple iPhone (Black)

Belkin Micro Charger for Apple iPhoneRecently I have purged my house of el-cheapo Ipad cables. They were just causing more problems than they were worth-loose connections, sync not working, long charge times.

This unit from Belkin is a nice contrast to the bargain basement cables.

The cable is thick-even thicker than the original Apple supplied cable. As a rough guideline, it is roughly 2/3 as thick as a typical ethernet cable. That may or may not translate to better performance, but at least it feels like the thing won't fall apart in six months.

The connectors are solidly attached. They are not one-piece molded, but have a rubber-like sleeve extending about 1/4" down the cable, so there is at least some stress relief on the connector. In other words, the wires should stay attached to the connector for normal use.

The apple connector body is quite a bit larger than the metal connector, meaning it may be a tight fit for some iphone cases, although mine works just fine. The plastic case is roughly 1/4" wider than the metal part of the connector in all dimensions.

The power adapter also appears quite well made, and it USB connector on it holds the cable tight enough so that it isn't going to fall out. All the surfaces are smooth and the corners are nicely rounded.

The black finish is looks pretty cool against my black iphone/case and ipad (which lives in a black case).

I didn't measure the charging times, but I tried it on both my iPhone4 and iPad3, and it seemed to charge as quickly as I have ever seen it. This is not always the case with the cheaper cables-where charging can take 2x or 3x longer.

My iPhone synched through the cable to my PC with no issues.

The only negative is that the cable is a bit stiff, and wants to maintain its original "kinks", and puts up a little bit of a fight when you try to coil it up. Hardly worth mentioning.

Overall, I'd be happy with this product, and will probably buy additional units to scatter throughout the house.

If you have something that charges from a USB and you need to charge it from a standard wall outlet is the way to go. Plugs into the a wall charger and will take any USB interface, regular or micro. I use it to keep my Iphone and Ipad topped off on when stuck in airports or waiting rooms. Works well, no headaches. This version doesn't come with a USB cord so you have to provide it.

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This was a good charger for my ipod touch. It does exactly what it is supposed to and I love the fact that you can use it to plug into the computer too. Overall it's a good charger.

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Belkin is such a trustworth brand and this is something I needed. I am so afraid to go with a lesser known brand for fear that it would ruin my device. I highly recommend it. I also love that it's compact and easy to carry.

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Extra chargers are always handy. This one is particularly handy because it has the option to be used both as a USB charger and a wall charger. The cable is sturdy and a good length. As other reviewers have pointed out, it tends to stay permanently kinked but that seems minor. It's a bit on the pricey side but not bad for a high quality, versatile charger.

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Monday, November 4, 2013

Connectland CL-CAR-G180AF 180-Watt DC/AC Car Power Inverter

Connectland CL-CAR-G180AF 180-Watt DC/AC Car Power Inverter
  • 180 watts output power
  • Plug with children safety shutters
  • Overload, overheat, low voltage, reverse connection and short circuit protection
  • Internal over temperature (+ 60-degree) and overload shut down
  • Aluminum-magnesium alloy cover

According to the Connectland web site, this unit outputs 220VAC. This will fry most devices in the US market. Be sure you can use an inverter that outputs 220 VAC!!!

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I bought this product for using with my notebook computer and PDA charging. It is working excellent. Now, I don't need to worry about the notebook computer running out of battery while I am traveling or working outside the office. Sometimes, I am using it with my portable DVD player too. They are all working fine on it. Excellent product!

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

PowerStation PS5000R Jump Start with LED Work Light and Compressor

PowerStation PS5000R Jump Start with LED Work Light and CompressorI bought two of these units. One for each of my sons. Both drive used cars with aged batteries. Within 48 hours of receiving the power station one of my sons car would not start. His battery was to weak on a cold Michigan night. This little powerhouse started his car right up. Great practical equipment.

Bought two, thought it would be a useful, well engineered unit. Sadly, it would never hold a charge, even after charging for days uninterrupted as instructions state. If the battery in it had not been "bad" it would really be a great device. Have other Power Station jump starter "power units" and they're great. Too bad this one didn't work out.

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Unit failed out-of-the-box: Several inserts in the box state that unit must be charged for 72 hours before using. Pushed battery test button, meter read Full Charge suggesting a good unit. As directed we immediately attached AC power cord to unit/wall outlet and charged unit for 72 hours plus. Green LED indicator was on indicating a "full Charg". Disconnected AC, Battery Test Meter indicated Full Charge. Stored unit in vehicle, one day later, by chance, pushed Battery Test Button and meter read "0". Battery in static condition would not hold charge. Returned to Amazon for credit.

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Dorman 85988 Conduct Tite Battery Isolator Switch

Dorman 85988 Conduct Tite Battery Isolator SwitchI bought this isolator switch for my 1970 Baja Bug because I could mount it remotely and not have to lift the back seat every time I went to store the car. Works great so far and the plastic isn't brittle or chinsy. It says it was made in England, and while junk can be made anywhere, this doesn't feel like sweatshop garbage. Note that the key can only be removed in the off position, so it should be mounted in a spot where it won't get kicked/thrashed/beat during operation.

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