Showing posts with label buying a new car battery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label buying a new car battery. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front Center Hump Liner for Select Dodge Ram Models (Black)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front Center Hump Liner for Select Dodge Ram ModelsIf you are having problems with your floor mats bunching under need the gas pedal or under the rear seats you won't be sorry with these liners

I love them

This matt is about as thin as a raincoat, and made of hard plastic not rubber. So before you install it you may need to set it out in the sun for a bit until it softens up. Especially if it arrives out of its packaging like a fruit rollup. If you have a coin tray on the floor at the front of the center console you will have to unbolt it to allow the matt to slip underneath. You can poke holes out where the bolt locations are, or just use a pair of children's safety scissors to cut slots and shimmy it underneath the tray like a piece of paper. It serves its purpose, preventing drink spills from getting on your carpeted hump. But for the money, I just wish it were thicker and make of a better material like rubber. That way you won't be worried about tearing a hole threw it when a passenger wants to rest their boot on it.

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ACDelco ATX14AHBS (14AH-BS) Maintenance Free Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Powersport Battery

ACDelco ATX14AHBS Maintenance Free Absorbed Glass Mat Powersport BatteryThe battery comes empty, with the acid in a separate six-compartment bottle. Pouring the acid in is fairly easy, but takes some time and you have to be able to read the instructions so it's not completely idiot-proof. So far it's been running very well.

The terminals on this battery also feel very high quality. They have holes in the top and the front so you can attach your leads on either side.

The permanently sealed (after installation) AGM battery type is nice. This ACDelco replaced a budget BikeMaster Battery BTX14AH-BS BTX14AH-BS BIKEMSTR BATTERY that I had over-discharged.

When I bought it, the ACDelco cost about a third less deal than the Yuasa YUAM62H4A YTX14AH-BS Battery, another high quality alternative.

It was the wrong battery for my application, despite extensive use of cross-over charts and look up tables. I don't know how much of that is my fault or ACDelco.

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Monday, September 22, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Third Seat Floor Liner for Select Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator Models

Husky Liners Custom Fit Third Seat Floor Liner for Select Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator ModelsA lot of coverage in the back and under the second row seats. Must have for children or if you have a lot of passengers. Makes clean up much easier and protects the vehicle. Got the matching second set to keep everything rearward in order.

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Monday, September 1, 2014

1.88 Inches LCD Screen Fm Transmitter Car Mp3 Player with Remote Control- Blue

1.88 Inches LCD Screen Fm Transmitter Car Mp3 Player with Remote Control- BlueThe aux cable sucks and the audio clarity is bad. I just brought a new phone and on using this to play the songs, I felt like throwing my phone away. Remote doesn't work either. I should have paid $40 and got some nice branded ones rather than wasting it on this crap.

Very good player for the price....Remembers FM Station and last song....even has a red led so u can see on bright sunny days FM Station/Song no....I gave it a 4 because the SSD card sticks out quite a bit...Sound quality is very good..for the price Excellent buy....

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when I got this the package was a little rough. put it in my car with a Mp3 play in the in line. nothing happened. the unit lit up but nothing transmitted.

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it sounds great i love it i can use my stock stereo and i dont need to buy a custom one is great because nobody steals a stock stereo

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The item comes with no instructions. So it took many trials and errors to figure out how to use it. It is noisy and every time you start up the car, you have to re-tune it again! The remote does not seem to work too.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Heavy Duty Front Floor Mat for Select Ford/Lincoln Models (Black)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Heavy Duty Front Floor Mat for Select Ford/Lincoln ModelsAfter minor trimming these fit our 1997 Ford Lariat perfectly. We live off a dirt road, with a dirt drive and the channels in the mats catch all the dirt and sand. They are easy to take out and "dump" between vaccuumings. Love them!

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Saturday, June 28, 2014

iSimple IS77 Universal iPod and iPhone Audio Input Cable for FM Radios

iSimple IS77 Universal iPod and iPhone Audio Input Cable for FM Radios
  • The IS77 is designed to provide the connecting link between your audio source and your FM radio.
  • Compatible with any Factory or Aftermarket FM Radio.Provides connection for an iPod dock for audio and charging.
  • Using the supplied accessories, you can connect virtually any audio source into any FM equipped radio.
  • (iS76)Provides universal 3.5mm input for virtually any audio device such as Zune, MP3 etc.
  • Two connection options: Provides connection for iPod or a universal 3.5mm input for any audio device
  • Supports battery charging for the iPod or iPhone
  • Adjustable gain for optimal level matching
  • Interrupts incoming antenna signal when in use for best sound performance
  • Optional installation for video playback available

This unit lets me connect my iPod to my factory stereo that does not have an available AUX input. It comes with a cable to connect AND CHARGE your iPod as well as another cable to connect a standard 3.5mm plug. However, you can only connect one cable or the other to the single set of RCA connectors on the unit itself. Choosing one or the other will probably be fine for most people. But I wanted the option of using BOTH the iPod connector and the universal 3.5mm port. I overcame this by connecting two short RCA Y-cables (splitters) between the FM transmitter box and each of the cables that go to the iPod connector and the 3.5mm port. The Y-cables are inexpensive and easy to simply plug in. By doing this, I can take advantage of the capability of the iPod connector to charge my iPod (a huge plus for me) and also allow people with non-iPod devices (basically, anything with a heaphone jack) to connect to my factory stereo.

My only gripe is that since the sound is being transmitted via an FM modulator, even though it's hard-wired there is still a small amount of sound degradation even if you're connecting via the iPod connector. I quickly got used to it though. I liken it to listening to satellite radio versus a CD. The difference is about the same using this FM modulator.

I bought this at Best Buy for $90. I wish I had bought it from Amazon at the $55 price I see available now. If you're using this w/an iPod or any other device, please note that you control the music through the iPod itself or whatever other device you're connecting, not the stereo you're connecting it to. Personally I prefer controlling the music through the iPod itself since the controls are so intuitive and visual.

Installation of the wiring was pretty straight forward. I connected the power lead to the cigarette lighter.

Also, if you're installing this yourself, I recommend using it for a little while before you permanently mount the power switch and AUX port just in case you change your mind about the mounting location.

I would buy this again and also recommend it to other people. However, if your factory stereo has an unused AUX port on the back of it, I would recommend getting one of iSimple's other products that connect directly to the AUX port on the back of your stereo instead. (Mine is filled by the factory 6-CD changer.) You may lose the flexibility that I have since you'll have to choose between the iPod connector OR a 3.5mm port, but your audio signal shouldn't degrade since you're connecting through an unused AUX connector on the back of your stereo instead of going through an FM channel. I haven't actually compared the sound of the two, I'm just theorizing. You'll also get to control your iPod through the factory stereo which could be a plus for some people.

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I bought this because I have an 04 Dodge Ram with a factory in-dash 6 disk changer. I wanted to keep the factory stereo because it works well and it has steering wheel controls. If I bought an aftermarket deck to have an aux in, I would have to spend an additional $200 to have the steering wheel controls wired in with it. After checking with a local audio store, they told me that this auxiliary input was a good model. They sold it for $100 and I found it here on Amazon for about $50. I bought it so that I could use my Droid to stream pandora music through my stereo.

This kit feels like a quality unit. The cables and connectors feel firm and tight and the modulator feels solid as well. It comes with all the wires necessary to have an in-dash aux, or an I-pod connector that will charge the Ipod (or Iphone) I bought 2 RCA "Y"s so that I could plug BOTH cables in. I have the Ipod connector in my glove box (in case a passenger is with me and has an i-pod) and I installed the in-dash aux as well. I spliced the power for the modulator in with my cigarette lighter because it is switched with the ignition. All the wiring is fairly self-explanatory and it took me about 1 hour from start to finish.

After putting it all together and trying it out, it works very well! I can be listening to the radio and then flip on the power switch for the modulator. I hit "seek" down and it scans until it gets to the frequency that the modulator is set on. It really out-powers any other radio stations around that frequency. The sound quality from my droid is very good. There is no hiss at high volume when nothing is playing, and it cranks up plenty loud when music is playing. There doesn't seem to be any loss of power from this unit. When I want to listen to the radio, I just flip the switch off, and it's back to normal!

I will post in a few months about the reliability of the unit, but so far it seems to be great! I have posted some pictures of the install up in the images. It is a tan dash and the power switch and input are in the lower right corner

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Let me start out by saying the right way for true, high quality iPod integration is with an aftermarket radio. But, for those on a budget that want to listen to and charge their iPod, iPhone and yes, even their ipad2 (that's what I personally use it for) on a factory radio that doesn't have a possibility for an aux input, this is the way to go. Installation wasn't that difficult. The hardest thing was figuring out where to tap in to a 12v power supply. The other quirky thing about the install was drilling the hole in my dash for the switch. The instructions said it was a 9/16 hole which ended up being too small. You may want to drill a couple of test holes to figure out the size before modding you dash. Sound quality was ok. Very clear without any interference but not as crisp as a strong fm station. The highs don't really pop nor does the low end thump, but it was exceptable considering the alternatives. I was shocked that it actually docked and charged my ipad2 without any problems. Overall, I'd recommend it for those who want to keep their factory radio yet use their iproduct.

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This is a nice kit because of all the installation choices. I just installed it in my 1998 Civic with both the iPod dock connector in my center console and the 3.5mm female jack in a hole I drilled in my dashboard column. If you really need both options active all the time, get 2 of these: RiteAV RCA Splitter Male to Female. I'll use the iPod dock 99% of the time so I'm good connecting it that way only, and reaching under the dash to switch the connectors if I ever need the 3.5mm jack. The rest of the installation was easy as long as you can access some kind of accessory power that is switched on when the ignition or the stereo is on. I used the 12V cigarette lighter. Just gently splice the kit's power wires into those +12V and GND wires, and you're good. Then attach to your stereo's antenna connector. Then just stuff all the wires somewhere in the dash.

The iPod dock connector also charges your device, except for iPads -you'll see that "Not Charging" message.

The audio is decent. Levels are just a little lower than my factory installed CD player. And at high volume you'll hear a faint scratchy hum during silent periods. Also, the hi-frequency range is lower, so increasing the treble will help. Certainly not CD quality, but not bad for an FM modulator kit and for the price, and a good option for older cars and factory stereos. I'm very happy with it.

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Good product, minimal quality loss. Ipod charging is a big plus. I helped my brother install a competitors product in his truck. He paid half what I did, and had similar sound quality, but no Ipod connects. Good product if no other Ipod connection options are available.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

XACT XS025 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Portable Boom Box

XACT XS025 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Portable Boom BoxTotally surprised. Solid, great sound for a boombox, antenna works great, signal comes in pretty much anywhere. Built-in FM transmitter means you can leave it on the windowsill and broadcast to your home stereo. Kicks a#% for its size and price. Power knob turns on radio and boombox at the same time (nice) and also functions as volume knob, glows blue in the dark. In/Out for my Ipod, awesome. Best of both worlds. You really don't need a home or a car kit with this boombox (because of its FM transmitter). Might look weird, but don't be put-off. Speakers also rotate for customized sound distribution.

The XACT XS025 boombox is a solid performer. It is not going to win any awards for sound quality or looks but it gets the job done and it does it well. If you want to bring your commercial free radio to a party, picnic or beach, this boombox will serve you well. I was surprised I was able to listen to satellite music inside my house. The blue lighted power/volume knob is kinda cool.

I like the fact that you can plug this boombox in or load it up with 700 D batteries (OK 8 D batteries but it is pretty heavy). You can get about 4 or so hours of listening time with battery power. Good enough for a typical party. If you are going to an all-nighter, bring spares.

Pros great reception, decent sound, AC/DC option, good battery listening time, cool volume light.

Cons U-G-L-Y, heavy when loaded with batteries, clunky carrying handle.

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I'm actually glad that my stereo speakers do not have the connection that is required to hook up my Sirius receiver; otherwise, I may not have bought this. The boom box makes it easy to listen to satellite radio anywhere even outside. The reception is clear and the sound impressive. I also highly recommend satellite radio (Sirius, of course) you'll never listen to terrestrial radio again.

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I love satellite radio but I would be cautious about buying an Xact unit. Xact products carry a 12 month warranty. At exactly 13 months the unit stopped working. Xact customer service informed me they were no longer responsible for the unit. Before buying this product search the web and you will find many "13 month" stories. Instead, I would suggest buying directly from Sirius.

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I picked this unit up at a local thrift store for the staggering amount of $10.00, new in the box, so that might color my judgment of it a little. I used the receiver in the car and swapped it in the boombox for home use, until I replaced the car unit with a Visor.

For this thing's size, it puts out a fair amount of sound, and the clarity is really amazing for speakers this size, which is about 3 inches, I'd say. It won't please the audiophile in your life, but it will bring the satellite radio out of the car and into your home.

It looks a little clunky and is quite heavy, especially when loaded down with batteries, but it's got a nice solid feel to it, unlike many of the current electronics out there. If you have an XAct that'll fit this, buy it. I have to take one star off for the receiver popping out on occasion, but other than that, it's a great accessory to have.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

12V / 18Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery with Nut and Bolt Terminals - UVUB12180B1

12V / 18Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery with Nut and Bolt Terminals - UVUB12180B1I currently work on handicapped scooter equipment and have had extensive past experience with both computer and surveillance battery backup systems. I was well pleased with the batteries I received from eComElectronics through the Amazom site. The batteries were holding a good charge when received and performed well. In the past, I have purchased batteries from other sources that probably had an extensive time on the shelf before sold, as indicated by charge held upon receipt, as well as poor performance and response to recharging. Fortunately, I have the equipment to "exercise" batteries and get them up to par if they are able to. Most people, especially senior and/or handicapped needing replacement batteries for their equipment, are stuck with what they receive. To those people, from my experience, eComElectronics through Amazon is a reliable source. You not only get the support of the seller, but the backing of Amazon as well. As we all know, that is rare these days.

I bought this battery about 3 years ago and have had zero problems with this battery,I would buy another one of these if needed.

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A great battery at a fantastic price. Everything I expected; good cold crank amps., holds a charge well. Best price I could find on any equivalent battery.

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I bought this battery to start a 13 hp lp generator. It has plenty of power to crank the engine. My generator has a starting problem, so I have pushed this battery farther than would normally be necessary for this application. This battery has performed perfectly

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This battery was shipped very fast. It started my 13 horsepower portable generator, I didn't even have to charge it. The battery fit into the battery case very nicely. I was amazed at how it turned the engine with ease. I would recommend, this battery and this company. GREAT JOB GUYS!!!!!!

Thank You

Darryl

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

Amico Car Dashboard Desk Blue Light LCD Digital Clock w Back Adhesive

Amico Car Dashboard Desk Blue Light LCD Digital Clock w Back AdhesiveThis clock was actually bigger than I expected. Guess I should have read the description better. Much larger than the car space of the original clock. Adhesive back didn't seem all that sticky, hoping it lasts for a while.

it does not keep time. the cover for the battery keeps coming off which makes it stop keeping time

waste of money

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Friday, March 14, 2014

Odyssey 34/78-PC1500DT Automotive and LTV Battery

Odyssey 34/78-PC1500DT Automotive and LTV BatteryThis battery is not cheap by any means but this is definitely not a case of false advertising. I have two in a Dodge Ram 2500 (diesel) and there is not a single bit of engine start hesitation even on the coldest of days. I live in Virginia so we are not talking about arctic conditions but all I can say is that they have operated flawlessly for the last four years without a single hiccup. Thanks for a great product.

The battery reads 12.86 VDC after six months sitting and the battery's age is over two years old. Any other battery technology would have been dead by now. Talk about maintenance free!!!!! No charging necessary. I used Optima before Odyssey came on the market. Even an Optima would have been dead after six months. Investment wasted. I see no reason why this battery will not last for ten years plus. Put that in your pipe and smoke it!!!

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This battery works as described! Its worth every cent you pay for it.

I have 2000 watts of JL Audio amps in my truck and this battery keeps

up all day long!

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The battery was great, with lots of cranking power. No problems until one day the truck wouldn't start. The top posts showed plenty of voltage on the meter, but apparently the bonding to the positive side terminal broke internally, and this one was connected to my starting system, so guess what... no go. The side terminals have a design flaw because they should be better supported to prevent this kind of separation. Since I need both positive terminals in my set-up, this was a big problem for me.

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Friday, November 29, 2013

Battery Post and Terminal Cleaner

Battery Post and Terminal CleanerDoes what it was designed to do! My battery posts clean and clear of buildup. For the price its a good deal.

I've had several of these over the years lost some, loaned some (and never got them back) but mostly, when I tended to need them, they were at home in the big tool box.

Now I bought three one for each car's toolbox. Should I have a problem, or someone I'm parked near has a problem, I have the tool I need.

I've tried the plastic ones and they didn't hold up. Usually I busted them by putting something heavy on them, dropping them too many times or set them on a hot radiator and they melted. I've had metal ones get some rust spots but never had one break.

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This is great for cleaning the battery terminals for the car. Cheap and effective. If you pour baking soda on the terminals and then add some water it really cleans the corrosion off well (you can also use Coke to clean the terminals). Then after that you can use this device before reattaching the terminals.

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This is a handy tool that quickly scrubs off corrosion from battery terminals. It's much better than a simple wire brush.

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Premium Combo Pack: Rubberized (Black) Silicone Skin Case, USB 2in1 Sync / Charging Cable, USB Car

Premium Combo Pack: Rubberized Silicone Skin Case, USB 2in1 Sync / Charging Cable, USB Car Charger, USB Wall / Travel Charger, Earphones, Cube Foldable Speaker Dock, 3.5mm Retractable Auxiliary Stereo Cable, and Free Carabiner Key Chain for the SanDisk Sansa Clip+ Plus
  • The high quality rubberized gel silicone skin case is extremely durable and provides a soft comfortable grip.
  • The foldable speaker docking station is the perfect companion for your MP3 player device (requires 4 AAA batteries or power via an included USB cable).
  • The USB 2.0 cable is great for charging or to transfer data.
  • The car charger is great for long road trips and has an input DC 12V-14V and outputs DC 5V +/- 5%.
  • This purchase includes a case, speaker dock, USB cable, car charger, wall charger, earphones, auxiliary cable, key chain

Wish this came with instructions. I couldn't figure out what some of the stuff was and how to even work the speakers that came with it.

Very average.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Remote Car Key Shell for Select VW Vehicles

Remote Car Key Shell for Select VW Vehicles
  • 4 Buttons: lock unlock trunk and panic
  • Each item have been tested before ship.Produced by high quality material and meticulously crafted.
  • This is just a key cover shell, there is no interior(remote/electronics/transponder chips) inside
  • Size: 43mm(L) x 9mm(W)
  • This product is not an original product,before buying please note

The key ring attachment on my old fob finally broke after several repair attempts. The fob was also very worn and the cover for the panic button was missing. I ordered this fob after reading the reviews. I got it in a couple of days and went to work. I watched a couple of different videos on youtube. It was simple and easy. I even moved my old key to the new fob rather than get the key blank cut. Had to work on getting the spring in correctly and tighten it to get that nice click when releasing the key.

If you move your key to the new fob, don't forget the RFID chip as well. It is in the bottom part of the fob where the key is attached. It is about the size of a long grain of rice. Mine wasn't glued in and easily came out. It helps to do your work in a well lit area.

Now I've got a brand new key for my 2003 Jetta. I'm going to order another fob for my other key then it's new headlights!

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Overall excellent and cheap way to 'overhaul' my beloved VW GTI's battle worn key fob. Loved the fact that the package included a new VW sticker. Class act!

Two very important things to remember. First you MUST remember to remove the tiny RFID chip from the plastic case from the OLD key. You forget this step and your car's Imobilizer will not let you crank the engine. Google and you will see what I am talking about, where the chip is located and what it looks like. I learned the hard way. It's the size of a large rice grain. Second, the new keyfob plastics do not have a tiny gasket to seal prevent moisture entering the tiny motherboard of the remote unlock feature. So careful of the water, or if you're crafty, remove the gasket from the old key and (try) to transpose it to the new one. easier said than done. i failed on that front. Oh last but not least, assuming you want to re-use the cut key from your old key fob you need to pre-twist/torque the spring prior to closing the plastic caps. Fiddle with it, you'll see what i am talking about.

have fun folks.

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Got my new cases within 5 days of ordering. Past reviews on this item were right on the money. Just re-use your old key, pc board, and RFID chip. The RFID chip was glued in by the factory, but I found out nail polish remover(acetone) helped to free it up without any damage. Just be very patient and use a Q-tip to saturate the area around the RFID chip several times. Within a few minutes, the old glue is loosened up and then I used a thin pocket knife blade to pry it up ever so gently. Place a dab of super-glue into the new remote to secure the RFID chip in place, move over the battery, install the pc board, and torque the old key into your new remote (3 spins worked for me) and you're done!

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This product makes my old key look just like new. I moved the circuit board and rfid chip over without a problem. My old key wouldn't quite slide in far enough into the cam to allow the locking pin to go in. When I compared the key blank that came with this shell, I noticed that it was just a tiny bit thinner where it slides into the rotating cam. I used a piece of sandpaper on the end of my old key to thin it down just a bit. The old key fit perfectly after that. I would recommend this product to anyone who has a key FOB that is failing mechanically and the electronics are still working.

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I took the key shell appart and just swapped out parts and it worked. I mainly needed the key ring on it. It was alot cheaper than buying a new key.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Monster iCarCharger for iPod Shuffle Car Charger (AI SH CLA)

Monster iCarCharger for iPod Shuffle Car Charger
  • Connects directly to iPod shuffle USB connector and cars 12v lighter socket.
  • Ultra-low profile design minimizes dashboard clutter
  • Convenient 10ft. (3.04m) cable.
  • Smart Digital Charger for fast charges; maximizes battery life.
  • 3-stage LED charge indicator light lets you know the charging stage status.

This device charges the shuffle while you are playing it (a feature that I believe exists only for the older rectangular shuffle). However, the charger emits a static noise that makes listening unpleasant. (My husband opened it up and wired in a capacitor that got rid of the noise. Somebody ought to tell the manufacturer to do this.) Thus, I only can recommend this product to those who will charge the shuffle while driving and unplug it when listening.

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Monday, August 12, 2013

Kenwood KCA-iP200 iPod connecting cable for USB-equipped Kenwood stereos

Kenwood KCA-iP200 iPod connecting cable for USB-equipped Kenwood stereos
  • Adds iPod connection and control to select 2007-up Kenwood CD receivers ! for all docking iPods
  • Receiver must have USB and auxiliary inputs
  • Charges iPod battery when driving

This product does work as it should, I have used it both on my iPhone and my iPod. The cord is very long so if you wanted to run it to the back seat of your car I am sure it would make it (though it wont make it to a third row SUV). This cable charges both your iPhone and iPod too. It does not let you control your iPod or iPhone, everything has to be done with the receiver controls. That makes it a pain because going one song at a time to find the one you want takes FOREVER! Best advice is to unplug your iPhone or iPod, find the song u want, push play then plug it back in.

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It does just what it's supposed to do, connect the ipod to the Kenwood head unit...no problems at all...so far

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I needed this cable for my new stereo for my car. I had it installed and it works great, no problem. If you dont mind having the cord then it should be no problem for you.

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I bought this to use with a GM factory radio aux input and a typical cigarette to USB power adapter. Obviously not a Kenwood radio and I didn't expect to be able to control the ipod from the GM radio.

I hoped to be able to charge the iphone/ipod and use the audio output into the GM radio aux input.

Cons:

-Does NOT charge either ipod nano or iphone :( Tested with the car cigarette lighter adapter and on my PC

-iPhone pops up an error that the cable is not compatible. It continues to work fine after clearing the popup though

Pros:

-Nice long cable with right angle audio connector so the cable is flush with dash

-Audio quality sounds great compared to the FM transmitters and other AUX cables I have tried

I'll keep using it as is and revert back to a seperate charger when needed. Hopefully I can find a similar cable someday that works with iPhone (no errors) and charges it.

The product description is severely lacking. Except for the audio port, this product does not work with my iPod Touch and iPod Classic 6G. If you just want the audio to play through the car stereo system, get a 3.5mm audio cable for much less money.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Universal Power Group, Inc 84028 Energizer 12 Volt 4 Amp Battery Charger and Maintainer

Universal Power Group, Inc 84028 Energizer 12 Volt 4 Amp Battery Charger and Maintaineri have two 12 volt automobile batteries which are used in summer for my boat. i hooked up the said charger to them. i check the voltages on the batteries at least once a week. float voltages are approx. 13.4. i would like to see 13.8 volts, but this is acceptable. they also charge up the batteries fine after using them for a while. So far so good.

I purchased this product and when it came I was excited but what I found out was that it did not perform at all like it was described. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. The seller was just OK because they did get it to me within a reasonable amount of time but the people that answered the phone didn't have a clue as to the product's capabilities.

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Monday, July 22, 2013

Type S Digital Compass

Type S Digital CompassI hope this short reveiew helps others, like the prior ones I read right here on Amazon did for me. This is a nice little unit; it does exactly what I wanted it for. I recently purchased a newer car, my older vehicle had too many gadgets to suit me. I never used three-quarters of the stuff. But the one thing I did like was the compass in the rear-view mirror; hence my purchasing this battery operated compass. A couple of things of note: It said in the instructions that you would need to (ideally) find a large parking lot or space, to basically drive in circles to calibrate. I did that and it still didn't calibrate. So, I thought, since I have wasted almost 15 minutes on this action, I'll do it at another time. But, then, on my way to the grocery store, wham, it calibrated itself. It was easier then the instructions led on. All positives from this end. Not obstuctive sitting on the dash. The sticking unit for the base holds it down really good. The ONLY thing I wish is (that is why I didn't give 5 stars), that the little light that goes on for a couple of seconds when you press it, would stay on longer, or maybe constantly when pressed once. Then shut off when pressed again. Otherwise, I don't think you will be disappointed in your purchase.

It looks nice, it works good and accurate. Has a lightning button which lasts for a few seconds at night, and an auto-turn off feature. Warns when batteries run on low, however can run for a rather long time after it.

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Even though I have a portable Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS system, which works very well, I find I often need to know in exactly which direction I am headed, e.g., when the Nuvi says, "Go north to ..." I had purchased one of these compasses for one of my vehicles, and decided to buy one for the other.

I have found that it works very well, once it is calibrated, unless the batteries vibrate loose. It was very difficult for me to figure out how to open the battery compartment, since they provide no understandable instructions, but very easy to do so once I figured it out. I wish the backlight would stay on longer after being turned on. I find it interesting to see how much the direction shown changes before and after calibration, i.e., after it has adjusted for the car's magnetic field with the engine running.

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The compass was easy to calibrate and works fine, but it is limited if used at night. Although there is a button to push to provide light, the light doesn't stay on. This is a severe limitation for night driving. An on/off switch to keep the light on as long as desired would be preferred. As configured at present it could be less than safe to have to fiddle with finding the light button in the dark.

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My truck has a fancy-shmancy mirror with built-in compass and thermometer. When I got a used car, I missed those features so I bought a Type S digital compass and a taylor 1522 thermometer (thermometer reviewed separately). Some of the reviewers complained that they couldn't calibrate the compass. The ones who had trouble seemed to be the ones who drove in tight circles. I hit the calibration button and drove around the block once and it calibrated easily. I don't know how accurate it is because I don't have anything to compare it to, but it gives me the basic information I need. My only complaint is that it is clearly designed to be mounted to a horizontal surface like on top of the dashboard; and there are no screw holes or slots. You are supposed to use velcro, which doesn't provide much stability. I don't want anything sticking up from my dashboard so I made a bracket out of angle iron which I screwed to a spot on front of the dash next to the steering column. It looks okay there but still moves around quite a bit because of the velcro. I may have to find a way to clamp it down better.

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