Sunforce 50022 5-Watt Solar Battery Trickle Charger

I live on a river and built a campsite on an island across from my house (the dog loves it). I bought a deep-cycle marine battery but am getting too old to lug it in and out of the canoe for charging. So I got this little panel and, so far, have not run out of juice. And it's cheap enough so if someone steals it it's no big tragedy. I run a laptop, TV, fluorescent light and charge my cell phone. I even have a 12v car-vac to clean the sand out of the tent.

Of course, I'm not there 95% of the time so 5 watts is probably adequate. And I don't have to worry about overcharging. I screwed it to a big log in pretty open sun. So far, it has survived, even some small hail.

BTW, I use the power cord from an old vacuum cleaner and a 4-way 12v splitter to distribute power from the battery.

In 2006 I took a 3 week vacation out of the country. I left my car at the airport and away I went. Upon my return, I had to have the battery boosted for 15 minutes before it would turn my car's engine on. I have no idea what caused the drain (Sattelite Radio memory, car's other computers, etc), but I had to do something to prevent a $50.00 boost call in the future. A coworker told me about these devices and how his brother uses them to keep his mobile home powered when parked. Higher wattage products are sold, but if all you're doing is keeping a car battery charged, 5 watts is plenty of power for the job. No other devices (charger controllers) are needed. The charger comes with a couple of ways to hook up to the battery (direct battery terminal clips, cigarette lighter plug). I used the cigarette plug. Just plug it in to the power port, and lay the solar energy collector side face up on your dashboard. For those with heavily tinted windshields, I have no idea if the tint would cause a problem with the panel's energy collection.

This year, after returning from another 3 week trip (and using the solar charger), my battery started better than it did before my trip to the airport!

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I recently ordered one of these panels (June 2007). The first one arrived shattered the manufacturer packaging does not protect the panel much and it was inadequately packaged in the shipping box by Amazon. The replacement unit was also badly packaged for shipment.

I tested the electrical output in full sunlight and got 20V out into a 100 ohm load -> 4 watts which is pretty good.

One thing to consider though is that this product is not very rugged. The solar panel has a plastic frame but the middle is unprotected on the back (and front). So unless you handle it very carefully it is likely to break.

Someone using this on a car dashboard would need some sort of protective carrier (like those insulated pizza boxes) to protect the unit when it was not being used.

-----------Update Dec 2007 ----------------

Panel stopped producing electricity in November. Had to send it in to Sunforce at my expense for warrantee replacement. They promptly tested it and sent me a replacement. One thing I did notice is that the plastic housing on the unit that I returned had developed some small cracks. I am using the unit on my car dashboard to keep my battery charged.

-----------Update Jan 2013 ----------------

The frame around the panel has warped and cracked. As a result the panel no longer reliably charges my battery. This product isn't really engineered for reliable operation on car dashboards the plastic / frame cannot deal with the extreme temperature changes over time.

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This unit has consistently performed _better_ than it is rated for. It routinely generates over 140% the rated voltage and even generates the Rated Voltage on overcast days. A *streetlight* at night caused it to generate a measurable voltage (~50% rated, as I recall). Also, it is weather/hailstone resistant. I am very pleased with the performance of this item.

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I took this on my one month trip to the Colorado mountains and used it daily. It kept my batteries charged that I use to run my pop up, and they never did run down. After 10 days of using one I switched to another battery just because I wanted to, but the one I was using was still working fine. I wasn't using a lot of power, but at the same rate of use I've never gotten more than four days out of charged battery before without a solar charger. This works very well at a great price. I got it soaked several times with no problem. I'd recommend it highly.

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Moroso 74103 Battery Terminal Disconnect Switch

The item appears to be brass, but is really aluminum that is anodized a brass color. The crimp between the two isolated parts is poor so that they flop apart when the knob is loosened, requiring a few turns of the knob to be sure it does not contact. The end that is like a battery post is smaller diameter than a negative battery post, so the battery clamp has to be tightened to an excessively small size to hold properly.

I have used one of these for almost ten years. My antique car sits for weeks between trips and the battery was often low or dead. The battery froze in winter if not charged regularly. This switch prevented those problems entirely. Simple, easy to use and I had no problems with installing it on the negative post or with loose connections. Only trouble was after 8 years there was corrosion or an oxide layer under the screw which caused high resistance and slow cranking, but that was easily cleaned and it works like new again. I get years more life out of my batteries with it.

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I use this product on my motorhome. Since the motorhome does not move while the unit is disconnected, I have no problem with the contacts vibrating and touching each other (and no way of determining whether this might be a problem for other applications). And since I have no intention of ever removing this except to change batteries (which should be pretty rare with this in use), any problems with breaking when removed and reinstalled will be rare enough to accept the cost of a new unit. (I'm ordering a spare in case I ever need it.) This is a very simple device that seems to do the job very well.

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I use these on my travel trailer. Each time it is unused for more than 10 days, the slow drain for the tank monitor, propane detector etc. is enough to kill the batteries. Excellent product

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I was looking for a well-made battery disconnector made in the USA, and this is not it! It is very cheaply made and will not hold up after it is tightened down because if it has to be removed, the terminal arms will break apart. Not recommended.

Schumacher XC6 SpeedCharge 6 Amp Battery Charger

Picked one of these up last weekend as I had a rather large dead car battery in a vehicle that hadn't been driven in a few months.

The manual covers several different models but shouldn't confuse most anyone.

A red light comes on at the battery connection symbol to show you have it connected correctly

A yellow charging (lightning bolt) light comes on once you select a charge rate (turtle/rabbit symbols).

A green battery level light comes on once the battery is fully charged. It won't light up until it is finished charging.

I let the battery charge overnight and it indicated a full charge the next day. Battery has been working fine in vehicle for a week since charging.

It has a built-in fan that kicks on while charging. Not loud, but does make audible sound.

I picked this model due to good reviews of the Schumacher brand, and the fact that it has temperature sensor and will go to a trickle charge when the battery is full thanks to the microprocessor control. I certainly didn't want to boil out what was probably still a good battery with an old style "dumb" charger. Automatically desulfates the battery which is good too.

I hope to get many years of occasional use out of the device.

I'd recommend it.

All my battery chargers were lent to son-in-laws who never returned them. This time I was glad. I lucked out and got this one for $21 at Walmart. Supposedly if you put the clips on the wrong terminal nothing will happen or it you touch the clips together. Well I am not brave or stupid enough to try it so I do not know.

If the clips are on the right post you will get an idiot light telling you so. It is only when the clips are on properly that it will start supply juice to the battery. The charger does the usual charge and shut off when done or maintain the battery. You can select between different batteries by pushing the button. I charged a lawn tractor battery. It shows red when it is dead, and green when it is good to go. It is pretty idiot proof for this idiot.

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so far it has worked very well i keep one of my vehicles on it non stop during cold weather it seems to be working flawlessly. i have also used it to charge to of my group 31 batteries for my plow truck took a little longer then i had hoped but did the job well.ask me in a year if i am still happy with it. the one it replaced was 12 years old.made it 6 months before it died and it never really fully charged batteries was able to keep them alive in the cold

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I've been using this product for about 6 months and it has performed each time I used it. I do quite a bit of fishing and the batteries I use need to be recharged as close as possible after their use to keep them in peak shape. The charger has 2 modes, a slow and a fast charge. I use both modes and each perform as I need them to. I would recommend this product to those RV'ers, boaters and the like.

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Early AM two coughs and no start. That night after two great Jake's Wayback cheeseburgers, went to buy battery at 10pm at an open Walmart, lowest was over $80 dollars.

Saw this Schumacher XC6 on the shelf there for under $30.00, and they have a 90 day return policy.

In the morning, saturday, connected it to my battery. My neighbor does lots of work on his car, and told me I could safely leave the battery fully connected to the regular wires in the car, while charger is attached. It's the original battery on the 1993 BMW that has 230,000 miles on it already. The manual of the charger said it would take 3 to 4 hours on the speediest setting, which I used since I figured I might have to have the car towed to mechanic, or such. Checked it after just 90 minutes. Wow, all done!

Everything was just fine, the charger lights showed power on, and that the battery was ALREADY done charging, with the green done indicator. I unplugged all, put the key in and turned the ignition. The battery cranked loud and fast and the car started up beautifully.

Don't think twice, buy it, enjoy it. This thing is cool. Thank you Schumacher for making this great, and affordable. Thank you Walmart for stocking it and staying open late. Walmart owners give almost nothing in charity compared to great owners like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, and Mayor Bloomberg who works for $1 a year and gives millions and millions to worthy charities. Walmart owners should wake up and give back to the US.

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That's it. The XC6 is truely a great car battery recharging charger.

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HQRP 425W (5 x 85 Watt) Monocrystalline Solar Panel 12V DC w/ Solid Aluminum Frame for RV Marine Ya

These units are made with aluminum frame and tempered glass. seem to have about 85 watts of power. my other 20 watt panels had 1.25 amp short circuit. these are over 5 amps. good value if you want to go cheap.

Medallion I Bluetooth v1.2 Hands-Free Speakerphone for Car or Home -Clip This on Your Collar, Shirt

I was excited to be able to use this in the car so I didn't have to hold my phone but the quality isn't that great and the volume doesn't go up high enough so I only used it two times before giving up and just using the speaker on my cell phone.

The item works great when it works.

The battery is suppose to last a long time but does not even last 8 hours.

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The Medallion I Bluetooth v1.2 Hands-Free Speakerphone has poor sound quality and constantly crackles.

Ironically, it is so inexpensive that the cost of the device covers the value of the USB charger and the lanyard that are supplied with the device. Its like getting the bluetooth speaker for free.

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Wagan EL2558 Solar eCharger

I bought this solar charger last weekend. It did not take too much time to setup, however it did take quite long (about 4 hours) to get fully charged. Then, I used this charger to charge my cell phone without any difficulty. This made me feel good because it was the first time that I used green energy directly. Over all, it is well designed and easy to use. The case can be more slim and some switches can be combined, a little bit confusing though.

This item is designed very well. It appears to be very durable and well put together. Unfortunately the one I ordered was defective and would not take a charge from either solar or AC power. It appears that not all of them are like this, so its a bit of a gamble when you order. Fortunately Amazon allowed me to return the item without any trouble and even paid the postage.

Unfortunately all I had to work with is the one unit that I received so I have given it two stars. Sure it didn't work, but it was well designed and the price is great. If I receive a working unit I'll update my star rating appropriately.

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Would not take a charge after 1 year of minimal use. Think I try one that has user replaceable batteries. I suspect the batteries have failed on this unit.

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Worked fine on a trip to Europe. I've used it more as a backup power supply fully charged from home and then packed in my bag.

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Bought this item on June 24, but will be returning today.

As another reviewer had said, the design was great: it's about the same size and weight as a Nintendo DS Lite (looks similar to it too!), the 2 USB ports were great, and it came with both an AC adaptor for charging indoors and a DC adaptor for charging in the car. The inclusion of 5 nicely-made output adaptors (the description shows 4, but I also got a 5th one that worked with my daughter's iPod Touch) for charging different devices was very thoughtful. Another thoughtful touch was the built-in white LED flashlight. It was surprisingly bright, given it was just an LED peeking from a hole in the case.

I bought this to keep on my car dashboard to charge. Out of the box, the device didn't show any indication of charging from the solar panels (the Light1 LED was supposed to light up and indicate charge levels --red for low, orange/yellow for half, and green for full charge); Light1 was unlit. So I decided to charge it to 50% charge (the LED glowed golden yellow) with the included AC adaptor for about 2 hours. Exposed to indirect sunlight (about 1 foot away from a window), the Light1 indicator glowed gold still, so I thought maybe the battery needed to be "primed" to accept charging from the solar panels.

I used the EL2558 to power my USB fan (Connectland USB Desk Fan USB Powered with On/Off Switch Black Color) while I was working on the car (the unit was left open so the solar panels can continue to charge the battery). The first thing I noticed was that the battery got really hot while it was discharging. The unit ran the USB fan for about 1.5 hours (the Wagan's plastic case withstood the heat from the hot battery okay) until the Light1 indicator turned red and my USB fan slowed down to where it wasn't cooling anymore.

From then on, I kept the unit on the dashboard of my car, hoping that the red Light1 light would turn to at least orange. Here we are almost 3 weeks later, and the poor unit I got still has Light1 = red.

Before packing it, I thought I'd charge the battery again using the AC adaptor, and that part still worked, so as a USB battery, it works great, but I bought it for its solar-charging capability, plus I can get a USB battery for half the price.

UPDATE (07/20/2010): While shopping for a replacement for this product, I came across Sc-2800 Solar/usb Nimh Battery Charger (2800 Mah) which appears to be the same product, only better. With a price tag that's 50% of this product's, and a non-skid skin to boot (great for the dashboard!), I wish I could've seen it earlier. But alas, it looks like its performance matches the EL2558's (dismal!) so I think I'll just reuse my rechargable AA batteries with the 4 Battery Solar Charger and the (Portable AA Battery Powered Emergency Charger with Flashlight Black For Anything Powered Via USB to power my USB fan.

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12 Volt/9 Amp Hour (34 Watts) Sealed Lead Acid Battery with 0.250 in. Fast-on Terminals for CSB HR1

Original battery replacement for the APS Back-UPS XS 1500, one of the brands used by APS in new equipment. Needs 2 of these. Save the original wires and spacer, use duct tape to assemble the new battery pack. No need to shut the equipment down, batteries online in five minutes. May fail self-test initially, but allow 24 hours for temperature stabilization and charging, then test again.

My APC UPS recently stopped charging the batteries and started an annoying beep to let me know there was a problem. These are a perfect replacement. I would highly recommend getting them from VoltDepot also, they have amazing customer service.

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I purchased this for my Marcum locator. It works great, holds a charge well and lasts. Now I just have to buy a new transducer!

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A cost effective way to put new life in an old UPS. Terminal connections are push and pull type plugs making this a simple refit.

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Old battery in my UPS would not sustain a load, I pulled the battery and order this as a replacement.

Battery came quickly and is a perfect match. Thanks

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Gogo Surge Yellow Color USB Travel Kit with Car Charger, Wall Charger and USB SYNC Cable Adapter fo

• Includes a SUPER EXTRA LONG 4ft Blue color USB Cable.
• Compatible with iPad, iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPod Touch & iPhone (All models)
• Charge your iPhone or iPod at home, on the road, or whenever it's not connected to a computer
• Nice Green Colored Chargers and Cable.

The USB cord works fine along with the wall plugin. But the car charger has its moments where it doesn't work. It looks cheaper in person than it does in the picture.

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The outlet adapter never worked. The wire worked for a week and stopped. The car charger has worked wonderfully for me. If your counting on all 3 to work you will be disappointed.

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I purchased this charger, excited not to get mine confused with the rest of the family's. As soon as I opened the package, I plugged the charger in. I noticed that the connector to the device was quite loose, and it revealed the inner electric wires. The car charger was a darker shade of yellow than the other 2 pieces. One day, about 5 days after I received the package, I was charging my iTouch, and unplugged it. There was a message on the screen, stating "Your iPod Touch needs to cool down before you can use it". I was a little nervous, but a few seconds later the message disappeared. Returning this product, disappointedly.

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You get what you pay for. The charger cable and wall plug in is not the same color. The cable stopped working after about one month. Should have expected less than quality product for the price. Oh well...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NEW Battery Master Disconnect Cut Shut Off Switch

Item was shown with a red wire and even said it could be used on either negative or positive. Was cast molded when and when I tried to put it on positive post one of the sides broke completely off.

i planned on putting it on my hot rod but its to small tried it on my truck and didnt work and b y that time it was stripped made for smller car

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Philips DLV92009 TransCast FM Transmitter

• Your Music on any radio, wirelessly
• Simple and Easy to use, works with most MP3 Players
• Battery Operated for portability

Works great! Sounds great! Very low static compared to much more expensive ones i've used. Even in the city where there are very few open stations, it finds one no problem and works great. The battery has lasted me 2 weeks now, so I don't know what the complaints are about. Plus this uses only 1 battery, compared to other brands I've used which takes 2 batteries. Even if you get slightly shorter battery life, your only using 1 battery per change ,vs 2. Think about it! :)

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good item but for it to be so small a new battery only last one day in a seven hour period unless i've just been getting old batteries real battery drainer

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I really needed a transmitter that's just cheap and looks nice and not ugly. this is the one. Compared to my friends $50 transmitter for her iphone that always statics and beeps all the time wow for $10 it works great. I get no feedback. but I do agree with the precious post, the battery does drain quick. I used it for a day for about a little over an hour to and from work and it's half way empty now. but it doesn't bother me, just get yourself a life supply of dollar store batteries and keep it near lol.

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Easy to program and great design...however, it emits a low frequency hum no matter what station it's set to. Proved to be more annoying than it's worth.

Will not connect to any channel and when it does the transmitter needs to be in some funky position to avoid extreme static. Save your money.

Husky Liners Classic Style Custom Fit Molded Front Floor Liner for Select Subaru Legacy/Outback Mod

My stock subaru liners slip (most importantly on the drivers side). I was nonplussed by the expense of these liners, but my brother recommended them. Performance: very good, no slippage. Shape: pretty good cut. I didn't make any additional cuts, although if you want more rapid access to a subie gas cover release, you might need to. This plastic is hard and I expect the edges could lacerate skin, so some tape might be required to mitigate this possibility. I read a review for this product before (where did all of them go?) where someone complained about having to trim these 'custom' liners for the price. Yea, but they are really $30/each and made in the US. For the quality, I would expect small modifications to fit the idiosyncrasies of your vehichle.

These floor liners are top notch. They keep all the mud, dirt and snow from ruining your carpet and can handle any spills the kids can throw at them. I had these in my old Explorer and bought new ones when I bought my new truck. Very much worth the money!!

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Parrot PF410008 MINIKIT NEO Hands-Free Bluetooth Car Kit - Retail Packaging - Black

I had been using the BlueAnt S4 for a number of years when the BlueAnt first came out with it. As of late, the unit had become laggy and not reliable. Maybe it was because of the Texas heat it was in finally did a number on it.

In comes the Parrot Neo Minikit. I received an email from Parrot and took a little deeper look into the handsfree. The "gotta-have" feature that I got from the descriptions were like the BlueAnt S4, truly handsfree, meaning you need to speak a "magic word" to activate the handsfree on the Neo. The other feature that I absolutely loved was the deep sleep mode, where the unit turns itself on when the car vibrates. In this case, when a car door gets closed. The BlueAnt S4 had a setting you had to manually switch to, which was the battery saver mode, which would connect to your phone when it was nearby to connect.

Ok this is the cream on the top :). The Neo has both an iPhone and Android app to accompany the Neo. I personally use Android so I am giving my view from this device. The feature that I love and now my 4 year old loves is that when we go to school, I put her into her car seat in the morning. Then I close the door. Sometimes, if I close it hard enough, the unit will turn on. Otherwise, it will turn on when I sit in the drivers seat and close the door. This feature, available in the Minikit app, allows you to record your own sound to use when the unit turns on from the deep sleep mode. I personally recorded "HI **my child's name**" and she absolutely thinks its the coolest thing since ice cream! LOL. And I have to admit, even I smile everytime the unit turns on and says hi to my child even if she isn't in the car with me. I don't think another device can make me more happier at this point. :)

Now does this Neo have any negatives?? Of course, but not really enough for me to stop using it. For one, the battery life is not as good as the BlueAnt S4, but I think it's because of the size of the unit or battery in the unit. Because comparing the sizes of each unit, the Neo is a third of the size of the BlueAnt S4. The other thing is the clip. Where the BlueAnt S4 has the powerful magnets and two different size clips depending on your visor, the Neo's clip is incorporated into the unit itself. So that means in certain cars may be a tighter fit.

Pairing is a breeze. I use a HTC Sensation 4G running Jelly Bean and it pairs up fast. No code needed in my case. I also want to point out that the Neo can pair with your device even easier, through NFC if your device has it of course. I haven't tried that yet, the only NFC device I have is my Nexus 7, in which doesn't really need a bt handsfree, even though I do have tom tom installed on it lol.

Now how does it sound? Compared to the BlueAnt S4, this is a leap clearer. Not sure what they used as speakers, but the sound is clear as day compared to the S4, where the S4 sounded like a walkie talkie and this sounded like a phone's handset.

Would I recommend this unit? Yes! It utilizes features that I use everyday and now every time I get into my truck, I smile because of it. What other device can put a smile on your face like that? :)

Seems like a solid product. However, when it is attached to my visor I cannot access any of the control buttons. My visor might be too thick (complete guess) and the design does not allow for any adjustment of the clip. I cannot press either button to make a call (hands free?).

I sent 2 emails to support and after ten days of waiting with no reply, I am returning the item.

Just an FYI...I drive an older Lexus with what appears to be too thick visors. My wife also drives an older Lexus and her Motorola Roadster works great and she has easy access to all the controls even with thick visors.

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This tiny speakerphone is amazing. I was surprised just how easy it was to use and how well it responds. The buttons are intuitive and easy to push. The pairing was as simple as can be. The mini kit did it all, including downloading my phone book. People I call have no problem hearing me and it keeps out the background noise.

Out of the box it does it's job well without changing settings. Iif you want to use the more powerful features, you need to access the menu and set it up further. Piece of cake.

Particularly good:

-Background noise canceling.

-Voice clarity at both ends

-Ease of set-up

-Volume

-Looks

-ease of use...my wife uses it without troubles. THAT is saying something.

-Instant connect feature works really well.

Good:

-Voice recognition (better than my phone)

-Documentation

-Form factor

Bad:

-Nothing to speak of, although there's little choice of how you mount it.

TAKE NOTE:

Be aware this does not fit "fat" visors. I knew this before purchasing it for my wife's Tiburon so I checked first. It does not fit my Chevy Colorado, but I didn't get it for that. Parrot makes another miniKit with the same features that has a larger clip style mount.

I have not tried the bluetooth to radio function. But I can tell you that playing music through the speaker of the MiniKit is as you would expect from any small speaker without base. It's best for voices.

I would not hesitate to buy this again. In fact I'm going to purchase the other MiniKit model for my truck

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2006 Toyota 4Runner and does not work when attached to visor. Buttons are blocked because visor is too thick so magic words still work but no way to hangup or use buttons in any way. Otherwise seems to work great.

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Having a series of iPhones I found that the phones do not have the kind of voice command system that will work through a normal hands free device. So I got an original Parrot Minikit because it downloads your phone contacts into its memory and then functions like a regular voice activated hands free device. It left a lot to be desired. The clip was substandard and kept coming loose. It had no switch and no visible indicator that it was on or off. The Minikit Neo solves most of those problems. The new hinge clip is excellent. The Minikit Neo goes to sleep after five minutes and turns off after ten. It is supposed to come on with any movement of the car such as entering and it does most of the time but not always. It does have an on/off switch but has no light indication that it is on or off. While there are audible clues that it is activating they are easy to miss. That said the Neo is a wonderful improvement over the old Minikit. If you are an iPhone user I highly recommend it for your use. Someday Parrot will get it all right but this is the best there is for iPhone if you want true hands free voice activation in your vehicle.

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Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 2004 Toyota RAV4 With Do-It-Yourself Programming

We tried programming it numerous times and each failed. Eventually I found a different set of instructions online and they worked. Two of the steps were out of order.

I had to go through the instructions twice before it worked but it did it exactly as described. Very easy and excellent customer service. Much cheaper route then going here locally which quoted me $595!!!!!!

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This item arrived quickly and was super easy to program with the included instructions. A heck-of-alot cheaper than working with a dealership, too.

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This keyless remote was excellent. My husband had to program it, as I couldn't. It works perfectly and I am most pleased with it.

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Brass SAE Automotive Battery Terminal Set for Hawker Odyssey Batteries

Bought one kit to make sure it worked as needed and just came back and bought three more. The kit we recieved had all the parts and worked perfectly. Converts AGM motorcycle batteries to common top post battery. A tad bit high on the price (I've seen it occasionally for about $8) but I needed them so just paid it. But if you hunt, you could probably find it cheaper, or maybe with free shipping.

These terminals do what they are supposed to do. They fit the Odyssey battery perfectly. They are easy to install.

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As the title indicates the terminals were bought for an Odyssey PC925 under the assumption the battery did not come with the terminals. The battery actually came with the same terminals in the shipping box so these were redundant. Long story short check the battery product description carefully or contact the seller to determine if they include the terminals. It'll save you the return shipping.

Overall, the terminals are very high quality.

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I BOUGHT THE TERMINAL SET TO GET THE TYPE CONNECTION THAT I COULD FILL LIKE IT WOULD SERVE ME WELL WITH NO FAILURES.

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Wilson Amplified Power Microphone - Black

• Premium amplified mic for unsurpassed sound quality
• Ergonomic design for comfort
• Heavy-duty 7-1/2' cord
• 4 Pin connection
• Uses standard 9 volt battery

POLECAM , świetny mikrofon, duże wzmocnienie, nie ściąga tła , bardzo dobrze i solidnie wykonany, idealnie lerzy w dłoni, jedyne co kabel mógłby być lepszej jakości.

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This mic sounded good,but I found out that most of their power mics have problems like wont key up or static sound. I sent my back to the Wilson Manufacture and I never received it back. Wow got me coming and going. Never will I purchase another Wilson product.

NOCO IGK1440S Delcotron Installation Kit for High-Performance Battery Isolators

At one point in the printed directions that were included, it actually confuses the color of a wire. Called customer service and the worker (who was very helpful) pointed me where to get the good directions online. During our conversation he agreed with me and laughed about how bad the instructions were.

I purchased this to connect my alternator but it was not applicable to my vehicle. It looks like it might have been handy IF I had a different truck. Perhaps there could be better advice as to what vehicles this kit fit.

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I will use for my atv I will mount them on my off road trailer so I can carry extra gas with me on hunting trips well built will work great.

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4 Gauge 16' Heavy Duty Jumper / Booster Cables Car Truck SUV Automotive

The length on this is important. It allows you to be on the side of the car's battery from behind so that you don't have to risk turning the car around the opposite direction (useful on high-speed roads/highways, etc). Good length and solidly built.

Cables are nice a thick, but the cable connectors and storeage bag are cheap. I guess not bad for the price.

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This is a nice set of jumper cables, I use it boost a stranger that need a jump on my way from work, within three minutes after hooking the cables up to the stranded vehicle, the vehicle was started. I highly recommended this cables for others to have while traveling.

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There are plenty of jumpers in the market. These are better than most. Good, thick cable and nice clamps. The bag is great because even with a clean, well-maintained engine compartment this avoids risk of transferring grease or acid from a car battery onto something else in your trunk. You won't be disappointed.

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Lisle 54150 Battery Terminal and Wiper Arm Puller

Works well so far, but the cone shaped nut is made of plastic, not the shiny metal pictured in the ad. My experience has been that metal items far outlast plastic junk. For well over $20, there is absolutely no reason for plastic!

It is heavier and larger than comparable tools but this made it near impossible to fit over one of the wiper arms on my car. The little cylinder in the middle keeps falling off.

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pretty good design but jaws were too small for chevy HHR wiper arm that I was trying to remove, may work great on other vehicles

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I have been using one of these for about half a year. It works pretty good. The button on the end came off mine, but popped back on. They turn lever could be stronger. I have bent mine a little already. I have had this issue with other pullers before also.

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I struggled for over an hour trying to get my wiper arms off, and destroyed a cheap battery terminal and a gear pulller in the process. With this, I got both arms off in 2 minutes. It just works.

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12V Electric Blanket

• Plugs into a vehicle's 12V plug
• Perfect for cars, trucks, minivans, RVs or boats
• No more disputes about the heater or air conditioner

The 12 volt Electric Travel Blanket along with the Denali Utility and Emergency Kit and an Emergency Safety Hammer

are the ideal winter auto accessories for our brrr cold Michigan Winters! There is a reason Michigan is shaped like a mitten!

It doesn't take but a minute before you begin to feel the blanket's warmth.

It is the ideal comfort for my arthritic knees, never too hot, just nice and warm.

The automatic shut off is a plus should you forget to turn it off.

We purchased two of these travel blankets for each one of our cars along with a

One for the front seat and one for the back seat, enough for all passengers.

My husband and I easily shared one between us and they are perfect for our grandchildren to

snuggle under it. It was a hit with them. They love it and said they feel 'toasty-cozy' with it!

Should you want to use it to wrap yourself completely up then it would only be a 'one person' blanket.

The blankets would be ideal for those who are always cold traveling with those who are always warm.

Now everyone can be comfortable. Should you have to wait in your car for any length of time the blanket

could be a life saver. You never know what misery it can be traveling in a car with no heat in the winter! ~ Mrs. B.

UPDATE: December 26, 2006 This Electric Auto Blanket was a big hit as a Christmas gift! Seems everyone wanted one!

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We received the 12 Volt Electric Auto Blanket as a Christmas gift.

Since then it has come in mighty handy to keep our children nice and warm in the backseat. They love it.

The temperatures have been so frigid that schools have closed because of the cold. (-30 with the wind chill!)

It has gotten better but it's still frigid here. So the extra warmth has been a blessing.

It gets nice and warm but not hot. Just right for safety purposes. Your car battery won't get run down.

The control has a timer for both 30 minutes and 45 minutes, after that it automatically turns off.

The blanket reaches across the backseat to cover everyone from door to door.

We plug our blanket into a socket in the backseat.

If you need to plug the cord in the front seat it is well able to reach the back.

I recommend this blanket to anyone travelling during the winter, it will keep you nice and warm.

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This Is a great blanket it works very well. We are very happy with it.

It gets just warm enough to make you comfortable.The control is a little larg but it is workable.

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I bought this blanket for my wife, for our long drives to and from the Catskill Mountains, in the winter. She is very happy with it and says it is plenty warm. The material is soft, although a bit bulgy after many uses. The cord is long enough to reach the outlet and seems to be heavy duty with a level control. It is well made and large enough. I was surprised that a 12 volt blanket would be this warm. I was worried about using a heating device through the cars 12v system but I have had no problems (Toyota) I am more than satisfied with the purchase and recommend it to my friends.

The only down side is now our dog insists on sitting on her lap for the entire trip.

nice blanket but it keeps blowing the fuse i had to put a heavier one in to make it work....