Showing posts with label car battery capacity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label car battery capacity. Show all posts

Sunday, September 28, 2014

LUKAS LK-7900 ACE Full HD(1080p@30fps) Video Car Digital DVR GPS Recorder Black Box - 32GB + GPS

LUKAS LK-7900 ACE Full HD(1080p@30fps) Video Car Digital DVR GPS Recorder Black Box - 32GB + GPS
  • 1CH DRIVING REORDER, 1920x1080p Full HD, 30Frame, 135degree Angle, 0.5LUX
  • H.264 (AVU Format), Built-in 30-axix impact sensor, Sirf Star GPS Built-in(Saves driving information)
  • Security LED Motion, 37mm UV Filter, Real time video output of Blackbox using output terminal
  • Emergency Record Button, Sound Recording Button (High-performance MC)
  • Sensitive motion detection function, Auto Exposure Function,

To give this review some perspective, my tech savvy is about a 7.5 on a 10 point scale and this is the second dash cam I have used; the first was a Vacron Black Box CDR E-22, which I returned to Amazon (see my review) due to audio problems. I bought the LK 7900 on e bay for two hundred seventy one dollars, free shipping, and it included a power cord, 32gb SD card, GPS, a hookup for using the unit with the motor off (LK 290-12/24VT Auto DC Power Cut Off), a mounting bracket, wire guides and a manual.

3 stars for the manual. The ad said English manual, English firmware, English Viewer. The box contained a manual in Korean. Vendor said I need to go to lukashd.com and download and print the manual. Not good, but I did it. It reads as if it was translated from Korean to English by an app, and is in a very small font. Syntax and nuance are all screwed up and in many places it made no sense at all. The camera had Korean in its firmware, and the viewer was in Korean. Long, frustrating story short the manual, firmware and viewer were convertible to English (of sorts.) While I did not ask for it, the vendor (Green Sum)gave me a five dollar credit on my PayPal account for this.

5 stars for video. Using their SD (class unknown/undisclosed) and the default settings (except for time, which I changed to UTC-5 with daylight savings time on the US east coast), daytime video was excellent. License plates, road signs, advertisements, and inane bumper stickers were clearly readable. Night video was evaluated in a rural and suburban environment (none to very little public lighting) and was good; I could read the license plate of the car in front of me, and roadside signs. Using my SanDisk 32 gb class 10 Ultra, I plan to tweak the settings (using the viewer) to see if I can improve video quality. If I have a significant improvement, I will add it to this review.

5 stars for audio. Clear recording and playback. The mic is quite sensitive and will pick up road and wind noises if you leave the window open. It also picked up the noise of my engine running, however, that could be because I have a diesel engine. Overall, this clutter was partly avoidable (wind up the window), and not intrusive.

4 stars for viewer software. Easy to install in PC and use, but not explained very well. No way that I can see to change trip mileage from kilometers to miles. Video and Audio are also great on Win 7 version of Media Player. Replay using Lukas viewer or Win Media player on Win XP Pro does not work on my desktop PC, but this may be because I have an AMD 64 (Clawhammer) processor in this 8 year old homebuilt. Literature says it should work, but ...

Does not have a built in real time or in-camera playback viewer, like the Vacron and others. To me this is not a con. On-site replay can be done, if needed, via a tablet, using a card reader, and the screen would be much larger.

What got me interested in this specific device are the ISO certifications for the company, and the Sony chip. I took a chance buying it the way I did. I wish I could have bought it "Amazon Fulfilled" even if it cost me a few bucks more. So far, it is working out, but only time will tell.

May 12,2013

No noticeable improvement using my 32 gb class 10 SanDisk SD, day or night, after increasing camera settings. This device (Lukas 7900) is supposed to be able to use up to a 128 gb SD.

May 15, 2013

4 stars for the LK 290-12/24VT Auto DC Power Cut Off adapter. Hooked it up. Works great. See http://lukashd.com/eng/product_info/power_lock.html for a description and the manual. Minus 1 star because I cannot see how to change the running time setting, and the manual is so poorly written.

June 3, 2013

Photo of relative size, and a homemade sun shield added.

Overall Very satisfied with the camera; recommend it.

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The item works well and has not yet frozen while taking HD video, as have other cameras I had bought from other manufacturers. I am using the 32GB card it came with.

Shipping was incredibly fast, the customs documents indicate it came from South Korea and I had it within a week (it was shipped to Canada)

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Good quality video and specs for high temperature operation were my primary reasons for choosing the Lukas LK-7900 HD ACE. This camera is spec'd to run at 80C (176 F). Another big plus is it uses standard lens filters. It ships with a UV filter which is mostly for protecting the primary lens. The package I bought included a 32 GB SD memory card and a polarizing filter.

The polarizing filter (CPF Circular Polarizing Filter) is really an improvement in the blazing Phoenix AZ sun. It is like sun glasses for the camera. But, to "set" the filter, you have to rotate the front part of the filter until the glare and reflections are removed. I tried moving the filter, record the results, display on the computer and repeat. It was time consuming and ultimately unsuccessful. The quick fix is a small LCD display and video cable to adjust the filter in real time.

No video cable is included. You need a 3.5mm Mono Plug to RCA Plug Patch Cable which is widely available. My local Radio Shack had some on the shelf. Also need a small display screen. Amazon sells a low cost screen at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006MPRFJQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The screen comes with a power cord with stripped ends. I soldered on a cigarette lighter power plug and it works perfectly. Note this display needs a video input before anything is displayed. So, with a real time display, I was able to set the polarizing filter in seconds. It is best to change to the UV filter at night. I'll only do that on road trips. Night time video is OK with the polarizing filter. Changing filters will be easy with the LCD display to reset the polarizing filter.

Interestingly, my camera was shipped by DHL. When I looked at the tracking details, it shipped from South Korea. The manual and audio language were in Korean. After finding the English manual online, changing the camera to English was easy.

The plastic mounting bracket comes with some 3M gel adhesive pads that are super sticky. There were three sets of brackets and adhesive pads in my kit.

There is an excellent technical review of this camera at http://forum.dashcamtalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=10375

So far, so good. I'll update after a summer in the Arizona sun and a road trip to Vegas.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Veho Muvi Pro Micro DV Camcorder with 4 GB Micro SD

Veho Muvi Pro Micro DV Camcorder with 4 GB Micro SDI bought two of these as replacements for the similar unit I've had for about 18 months that has broken. One of the ones I bought would never sync up with my computer, and was returned at no cost to me to Amazon. The other one works fine, and has a better resolution than my original unit. I am a Police officer, and use them to capture video and audio on traffic stops, as well as anytime I have need of recording statements or actions. The audio on them is better than the in car camera I have.

I have also used one clipped to a hat band at sporting events to record video. It works well.



Veho VCC003MUVIPRO Muvi Pro Micro DV Camcorder with 4 GB Micro SD

I have to say I'm very impressed with this! I previously used a large Hi8 tape cam but it's very obtrusive. I use this 99% of the time I ride my bike as it helps me review and improve my riding technique. With this cam being so small and barely visible, I can leave it mounted when I park my bike. With the optional clip, it pops right in and out and It slips right in my pocket. I can even clip it to my belt while walking and no one ever notice. Sweet!

The PRO model is true 30fps. 4Gb is sufficient because it records for 2 hours and only uses half the memory. Add a 8Gb mini SD for under $30.

The only negative is how long it takes to upload your clips to a computer.

Something this small with this much quality you can't beat!

I removed the previous video and replaced it with two different views.

The first was with the cam mounted on the tank and the second half I was able to mount it inside of my helmet. I thought it came out pretty good and my feelings remain the same about the versatility of this little camera. And it would really be nice to have the option to disable the time stamp!

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Like most people, I bought this because it was small. It mount's to my vehicle's windshield easily and does not obstruct my view tucked up under my rear-view mirror. It seems well built, and easy to use. The included memory card provides a good amount of recording time, but it is very slow to transfer the videos to a computer through the internal USB, only about 1MB/s. You should get an SD adapter and use a card reader.

The main downside to this is the battery. It advertises a recording time of about 3 hours, but I struggle to get even one hour record time out of it. It can only fill the card if you stop to charge it between shooting, or if you run it on USB power. A $5 USB 12V to USB adapter works nicely for me, with a thin USB cable.

I found the included clip is nice, but it's not entirely useful. If you want to expand your mounting options, check out the RAM mount system. The RAM-B-238-VEN1U allows this to mount with a "B" size ball. Then you can stick it to almost anything depending on your base.

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On the plus side, this camera looks well constructed. There are two switches, one for power and the other to activate the sound activation feature. There is also a little button on top to start recording manually.

The problem I experienced was unbearable background noise with every recording. I contacted Veho technical support and at their request sent them a sample. They said my recorder *was* defective and that I should return/exchange it. The attached video highlights the noise problem with both the original camera *and* the one Amazon sent as a replacement.

According to the manufacturer, some amount of background noise is expected. Let me provide their explanation, directly from their FAQ:

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Problem: There seems to be a lot of sound interference (buzzing) on my recordings, even in a quiet room. Why is this?

Resolution: The level of noise that you are experiencing with the camera is normal. Due to the sound activation function on the Muvi Pro the microphone is extremely sensitive therefore it will always pick up noise even in a quiet room.

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Me, I think it's nonsense. What noise, exactly, would a microphone pick of from a quiet room: Ghosts?

Another aside, mostly for people who already own this recorder is about the date/time stamp. It is permanent and cannot be remove (which goes back to it being permanent). It's also impossible to set unless you know how and nearly impossible to find out how. Here's how... Create a file named time.txt in the top level of the camera's memory. That would be alongside the folder named DCIM. You write in that file the date and time in the following format: 'YYYY.MM.DD HH:MM:SS' Leave off the quotes, don't put a "return" at the end, and the only space is between the two digits for the day (DD) and the two digits for the hour (HH). Turn the camera off and back on. If you did everything right the file will be gone and the time will be set.

BTW, I feel that honest, effective reviews, accompanied by detailed videos, can take the place of first-hand experiences that are often lacking in online shopping. I've always appreciated the help I've received from other reviewers and try to return the favor as best as I can. Please let me know if found this review helpful and the video at least entertaining. If there was anything you thought was lacking or unclear leave a comment and I'll do what I can to fix it.

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I bought this camera for recording on-board video from my race car, and I'm not disappointed. After a half-season of racing, the Veho Muvi Pro is still going strong after being pelted with mud lap after lap. The video quality is very impressive for a camera of this price and size. Video wise, the only drawback seems to be that it struggles in low light. Usually this is not a problem for my purposes, as track lighting usually provides sufficient light, but a couple of times this year I have had grainy footage due to poor lighting and mounting location. When used around the house, sound can sometimes be a bit muffled, but when racing, the camera does an excellent job of capturing the sound of my engine, with little to no wind noise. Others have mentioned the video skipping just a bit, I've had a bit of this with the memory card shipped with it, but it's usually minor, and indications are that a better memory card eliminates this issue. Overall, this camera has done what I wanted it to do, and is at a low enough price that I can afford to put it in peril on the track. After seeing my videos, one of my competitors has already bought one for himself, as has an ultralight pilot that I know. The included video is a compilation of clips in different lighting conditions, to give you a real-world idea of how the camera performs. All in all, in my opinion it's a fine camera at a great price.

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Monday, August 4, 2014

E-Z Red MSBD28 Auto Memory Saver

E-Z Red MSBD28 Auto Memory SaverVery well constructed.

There are a lot of cheaper versions of this same tool for sale but this one appears to be very well made.

This is an adapter to power & save the memory of an OBDII type computer from an adjacent car's 12V socket or portable power pack.

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i did not get my memory saver i still want it icant buy any thing from you till i get my tool STILL WAITING

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Hopkins 46365 Short Proof Power Converter

Hopkins 46365 Short Proof Power ConverterThis is a splice it yourself kit, you have to know which wires to splice into, so you'll need to know your wiring harness. Install was easy for me because I was replacing a burned out converter that was plug and play. The wires on the old converter were marked, so I just wired right up to those. The directions suck (hence 4 stars instead of 5) The hardest part is getting a feed up to the battery, as this has it's own VBATT circuit to prevent burning out your car's lighting circuits. Just takes some time working your way along the floor trim and finding a hole in the firewall. I've had too many problems with shorts on trailers taking out cheapo converters, so I figured it was worth the extra dough. So far, I'm satisfied. Installed on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee.

Product works as described so far. My only complaint is that the old versions had a connector on the side that you plugged in the trailer extension harness, which was a flat 4-wire cable. This version has no connector on the unit, just a couple feet of 4 individual wires terminating in the 4 pin trailer plug. I understand that it's cheaper to manufacture this way, but it just looks cheesy, and now instead of the nice 4 wire flat cable I have 4 individual wires that I had to wire tie every 4 inches to keep under control exiting the vehicle.

I would happily paid the extra dollar to have the decent cable with a connector on both ends.

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This is the unit that you want. I had to replace the trailer adapter that came with our Subaru Forester. The lights on the trailer were acting really strange. It seems that when one of the tail lights burned out it took the electrical adapter with it. The Hopkins 46365 is short proof, was easy to install, and works great. This is the unit that you want to convert separate brake and directional signals to a single bulb system.

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Moderate experience installation. All parts included for installation. Most time spent running red power wire under carpeting to engine compartment. No need to change flasher with or w/o trailer lights plugged in.

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Good quality product!! It came with all of the connectors, instructions and wire. Easy to install and is still working today.

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Saturday, June 14, 2014

White Micro USB Cable + USB Car Charger + USB Wall Charger For Barnes & Noble Nook Touch

White Micro USB Cable + USB Car Charger + USB Wall Charger For Barnes & Noble Nook TouchThis charger fell apart the first time I used it. Charger would not work in my car. I do not recommend this item at all!

I bought this for my new Evo Shift. It works fine. I've had no problems. You get the car and wall charger. It's a 3rd of the price elsewhere. Great buy.

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I posted another review but it was mysteriously removed!

The truth is the truth.

The wall charger provided with the white cable provided locks your phone while it's being charged, the phone also gets over heated.

The car charger with the white cable provided worked for the first three days if you wrap the cord around the phone. After those 3 days it no longer worked.

I have a usb cable that came with the phone and it works well with the car charger, I haven't tried it with the wall portion.

When the seller read my first negative review, they immediately sent me a refund and asked me to remove my review. I didn't remove it. I'm guessing they took it upon themselves to remove it.

The refund a was a nice gesture, however it doesn't change the fact that this is not a quality product.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Solar Power Panel 12 Volt 4.5 Watt Car Boat RV Charger

Solar Power Panel 12 Volt 4.5 Watt Car Boat RV Charger
  • 12 Volts 4.5 Watts 250 mA
  • With new improved high grade solar cells and material coating
  • Built encased in water proof marine polumer durable and long lasting
  • Blocking diode is built in the circuit to protect the battery against discharging
  • Unit Size: 7.5 x 10 x 3/4 inches approx

I BOUGHT TWO. THEY KEEP MY BOAT BATTERIES AT FULL POWER AT ALL TIMES. THAT IS ALL I ASKED FOR. I HAVE GIVEN SEVERAL AWAY AS GIFTS.

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Disappointed because my husband said the battery does not stay charged very long. Hopefully in a few weeks he will notice it being different. We would send it back but we do not have the box it came in. I am not disappointed in Amazon though, it was the product itself. Amazon is great with the quick service.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Voltec 10-00477 Power Inverter, 400-Watt

Voltec 10-00477 Power Inverter, 400-WattWe bought 1 of these from best buy several years ago when we had a power outage for a week. We ran the refrigerator, deep freezer, tv, and lights ( not all at the same time) and never had any problems with it. It also charged our phones and mp3 players. I guess we got a good one cause it still works like a charm. If you need an inexpensive inverter, this one does the job.

It works but my husband said it;s like a ww2 tank machine, it makes a very loud noise while in use.

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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Keisound Bluetooth 3.0 Hands Free Car Kit for Apple iPhone,Android Smart Phone(A2DP) DSP Echo Noice

Keisound Bluetooth 3.0 Hands Free Car Kit for Apple iPhone,Android Smart Phone(A2DP) DSP Echo Noice cancelling - Up to 40days Standby, Paring 2 Cell Phones
  • Latest bluetooth 3.0 + EDR Class II technology and advanced DSP echo and noise cancelling technolgy
  • Compatible with any Bluetooth smartphone, all iPhone, Android smart phone
  • Multi-point which means you can connect 2 cell phones at once and it automatically remembers the last 8 devices paired.
  • Compatible with Nokia BL-5B style battery, UP to 40days standby, 16hours talking time
  • Freely switch between the Hand Free Car Kit and your Cell Phone by pressing MUTE button

Seems to work as advertised. Especially liked the voice notifications. The clip could be a little larger for some visors. The battery compartment lid is loose and tends to fall off.

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It Works will sound Great And clear Voice At both Ends Last Me All Day just turn It on And Away I Goo

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Honda Civic Models (Grey)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Front and Second Seat Floor Liner Set for Select Honda Civic ModelsWith all my kids doing all kinds of outdoor sports and activities, purchaseing these floor mats was a must. I'm glad I did as my carpet floor mats were a nightmare to keep clean. Dirt and grime comes right off with these Husky mats and with a little windex and paper towels, the wipe up with ease!

They are very durable, and keep the dirt and grime out of your carpet. No complaints about the fit either.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

Raptor GBT2P Battery Terminal Positive 2X8GA 5/16 - GOLD

Raptor GBT2P  Battery Terminal  Positive 2X8GA  5/16 - GOLD
  • 5/16" bolt and 2- 8AWG out
  • Gold-plated connectors
  • Resistant to corrosion

This is a great connector. I have had it on my car for about a year and a half and it shows no signs of corrosion and still looks great. It is a bit bigger than the stock connector, but thats not much of an issue since you will probably be using custom cables so you can just angle it a bit more and be fine.

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Raptor GBT2P Battery Terminal Positive 2X8GA 5/16 GOLD it is just a great batterypositive terminal love it,love it,love it!

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Arkon TT221-USB 12V Lighter Socket Mount with Integrated Mini USB Power for TomTom GPS

Arkon TT221-USB 12V Lighter Socket Mount with Integrated Mini USB Power for TomTom GPS
  • Includes custom fit adapter plates for ALL TomTom GPS Devices except TomTom GO2405 and 2505
  • Plugs into all vehicle 12V power socket and installs easily with no tools required
  • Provides Power to TomTom GPS Device without the need for power chordNOT compatible with Traffic enabled GPS
  • Swivel and Tilt adjustments for the perfect viewing angle
  • Compact portable design

works fine for my Tomtom. However, the actual part that plugs into the cigarette lighter could be more tight. It is a little wiggly and the GPS shifts in sharp turns. Also, would be nice if the arm that holds the GPS would be longer or extendable. Unfortunately it is so short, that it interferes with the shift stick. When putting the car from D to P I need to move the GPS a bit because its in the way. Other than that I prefer it to the suction cup holder on the window.

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Monday, November 11, 2013

Capri Tools Heavy-Duty Auto Jumper Cables - 20Ft Length - Heavy 4-Gauge Wire with Storage Bag

Capri Tools Heavy-Duty Auto Jumper Cables - 20Ft Length - Heavy 4-Gauge Wire with Storage Bag"Heavy Duty" means something is made to be used a lot, that's not the case with these Made in China jumper cables. The clamps are low quality steel, and the wiggle in the hinged jaws doesn't inspire a lot of confidence in their potential longevity. Also, as another pointed out, this doesn't appear to be as big as either SAE or AWG 4 gauge multi-strand cable, and that's really important when you plan to carry low voltage, high amperage loads on a long wire (like starting a car 20 feet away).

All that said, these are probably more than capable of jumping a fairly big motor the few times in a car or truck's life you usually have to do that. The electrical connections look pretty good, and over all these look to be better than the truly cheapo, copper-colored-steel-clamped cables that come in most "roadside emergency" kits.

They get 3 stars for being a reasonably good value, but not living up to their advertising. They're probably worth just about the $25 total I paid, but it's not the great deal they appear to be, and I'm not sure whether I'd buy them again.

I guess they're OK for the price, but they are not 4 guage wire, maybe 8 gauge. It would be nice if the wires were molded together to prevent tangling, but it's just 2 pieces of wire with a clamp on each end.

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At first feel these cables appear heavy.Upon closer examination the rubber insulation is thick and heavy but the wire instead of being .236" in diameter it is less than half that size at only .115" in diameter.And so will only have half the current load carrying capacity of Real 4 Gauge Cables.This is false advertising.On top of that the alligator clips are so thin they tend to bend and distort when you try to open them.Made in China.Mine are being returned.

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"Copper wire" means wire made of copper. At least that's what it used to mean back when I was in EE school. Here it means aluminum wire with a *very* thin coat of copper on top. The proper term for this stuff is "copper clad wire".

Why should that matter? Copper conducts electricity better than aluminum. It's also more expensive. If I pay for "copper wire" I expect to get it. Aluminum has half the conductivity of copper. In a battery cable, that means you need a cable that's twice as big if it's aluminum.

If you are looking for good jumper cables look elsewhere. You can get the real thing for the price you are paying for these !!!!

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I won't go into the type of clamp used, as other reviewers have made mention of the clamp composition. One thing I noticed on the way the cable is connected to the clamp is there is a potential for a poor connection over time. The cable is not bolted or attached with a barrel type compression lug, but rather it is stripped on one side and a fold over type crimp is made to the copper portion of the jaw. I seriously doubt this type of connection will hold up over time, or even carry 500 amps. My other observation is the black and red cables are not secured together. Most booster cables are bonded together along the length of the insulation up to about the last 12" of each end. This set is basically 2 independent cables with clamps on the ends. The problem arises with the potential of "knotting up" the cables during storage and re-use. I used some heavy duty black cable ties to join them together along the length of the set. A quality electrical tape could also be used with the same result. In the warmer months, electrical tape has the tendency to "leak" the adhesive around the tape. This was the main reason I used cable ties; storage during the hot, southern summer months would certainly cause the tape to loose its adhesive qualities. Not a bad product, but keep in mind it is made comparable to the price point.

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Sunday, November 3, 2013

Mini 10W Car / Auto DC Charger for the Archos 704 WiFi with Gomadic Brand Power Sleep technology -

Mini 10W Car / Auto DC Charger for the Archos 704 WiFi with Gomadic Brand Power Sleep technology - Designed to last with TipExchange Technology
  • Gomadic TipExchange Technology protects your investment by providing a means to change/upgrade your charger by simply swapping the physical charging tip. (Charging tip for Archos 704 WiFi) included with additional tips sold separately)
  • Charger provides a full 10W (2,000mAh) of available current in a small form factor a little over 1 inch long. Flexible, straight cable measure 50 inches in total length.
  • Intelligent circuit provides precise output voltage and resistor configuration specific to the Archos 704 WiFi. This ensures battery is safely and efficiently charged without affecting battery longevity.
  • Integrated advanced charging technology protects the device from power surges, overcharging and short-circuiting.
  • Backed by the Gomadic Lifetime Warranty. This is a quality product that is built to be the last car charger you ever buy!

Well, I should of gone with my gut before I bought this. I thought this was a good idea that I could charge my Archos 705(704 uses most of the same stuff) in the car. Then I wondered if it came with the right tip and if I could charge it and use it at the same time. Well I was disappointed when I got it. It was plainly packed with no instructions or anything. It did come with a tip, but like what I was thinking, it was not the one that plugs into the side where you charge it (as the picture shows). Instead it was a regular looking cell phone tip. I did try it though and it works if you plug it into DVR Station plug. You can not use your device then though, because it thinks it's connected to a computer. I looked at their website and they don't even sell seperate tips. Oh well, at least it seems to charge. This is a very misleading product listing.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

USB Travel Kit with Car Charger, Travel Adapter & Cable for Apple iPod

USB Travel Kit with Car Charger, Travel Adapter & Cable for Apple iPod
  • Apple iPod USB Travel Kit with
  • Travel Adapter &
  • Car Charger,
  • Cable

The USB cable looks and feels very similar to the apple one, but the chargers have a somewhat cheesy feel. Then again, that's totally to be expected when you buy a whole set for less than half the price of a cable or either charger alone from Apple or one of the name brand companies.

I also should note that the AC adapter is 100-240v compatible, so it can work worldwide. I was wondering about that when I bought it because none of the tech info mentioned it. In fact, the casing itself was designed to be used with the EU style plugs, and that's why it protrudes from the body of the case.

Also, the items I received look like the submitted picture, and not the MFG's picture, for what it's worth... Doesn't matter much because in any case the items aren't very aesthetically pleasing anyways.

Bottom line, from reading the other reviews it looks like they have QC issues, but I wound up with a perfectly functional set at a great price.

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Guys,

Do NOT EVER buy this product. I lost my Ipod Nano(8gb) because of this cheap nonsense. As soon as I plugged in the charger into the wall outlet, and connected it to the nano, the charger blew a fuse, and had smoke coming out of it. My nano didn't start after that. No matter what I tried. I took it to apple store, and they couldn't start it either. My warranty was void.

Go for real apple products, not for these cheap chargers. I'm not sure if this company BargainCell is selling authentic products, or just cheap makeovers without ever having tested them out.

Again, do not buy it, unless you want to risk losing your ipod.

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The car charger worked great. I could charge my iPod while listening to it. I'm currently trying to use the Travel Adaptor, but so far it's not working. I'm trying to discover the problem. It's not the cord, because the cord is working when connecting the iPod to computer. So, I can't really say anything about how the travel adapter works. But I give the car charger 5 stars. It gets the job done.

edit :: i actually got it to work. it works great. you just have to wait a second for your iPod to display the charging symbol.

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The charger worked once. When I removed it from the wall electrical outlet an electrical spade just came off in the wall. These items are so cheap that they break the first time it is used. I wouldn't buy this item again.

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Product is pretty decent, so far so good, just as advertised. Works like a charm with ipod, infect the car charger can also be used for charging my blackberry / rarz phone, since it is USB enabled.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

12V Police Motorcycle

12V Police MotorcycleBought this for my 2.5 year old. He is crazy about motorcycles.

Although it has 3 wheels, the little guy falls over on it a lot. My 4 year old does pretty good on it but he falls over sometimes too. As long as you have some straight away real estate to work with it is good. Transitioning from the sidewalk to the grass is an adventure. Any kind of elevation drop makes the bike unstable.

I had to remove the windshield because the kids kept hitting their face on it when they would start and then stop.

The bike runs well. Pretty good speed in hi.

Battery lasts for a good while. The sirens can get annoying as the kids tend to not turn them off.

Careful with installing the mirrors. The screws will break through the plastic clamps. Recommend doing those without a drill and not torquing them too much at all.

My nephew loves this little bike. He wanted one, as he has decided at 4 that he wants to be a police officer and he just loves the thing.

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I bought this for my son's 5th birthday and he LOVES it! It is a little lower in height than I had expected but it is very sturdy and well balanced. It is easy to use. You will just need a screwdriver every time you need to charge the battery since it is under the seat and the seat is secured with a screw. Otherwise it runs great and my son loves it. It actually fits into the back seat of my small Mazda and it isn't heavyI pick it up and carry it up a flight of stairs just fine. It is the best present I could have picked from him. I was looking into a smaller bike but this motorcycle is perfect! It wasn't hard to put together, you will probably need a drill and someone who knows how to do it.

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This motorcycle was my twin sons' dream. However, it has been nothing but a nightmare since it has arrived. Assembly was difficult and design inferior. The high gear and battery have ne.ver worked properly. The suggested age is up to 7, but my 5 year olds are way too big for it. Do yourselves a favor and skip it!

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First off I bought two of these for my twins on Dec 5 2012 from seller Amazon LLC. I finally received my package on December 20th. The problem was that Amazon only sent me one but was happy to charge me for two. Customer service was nice and issued refund but obviously didn't care about the fact they just ruined Christmas for two 5 year olds that only asked for this one gift. I want to thank QVC who was able to order, ship and deliver by Dec 24th.

My kids woke up Christmas Day to two motorcycles and loved them.

The only problem I have had so far is that my daughter crashed and hi-speed forward didn't work thereafter. I quickly figured out that it blew out the fuse. I replaced it and she was off chasing bad guys again.

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Monday, September 30, 2013

Griffin PowerBlock Dual Universal Charger for MP3 Players and USB Devices (Black)

Griffin PowerBlock Dual Universal Charger for MP3 Players and USB Devices
  • Charge two USB devices at the same time from the same wall outlet
  • Charges Sansa, Creative, Zune, Samsung, iPod, iPhone, and most other MP3 players and devices that charge via USB
  • LED glows green to show PowerBlock is ready to charge
  • Non-polarized blades fold flat for storage
  • Works with AC outlets from 100V to 240V

Like most folks here, I am very happy with this charger, happy that it costs half as much as an apple-branded ipod charger yet has two USB jacks instead of one.

Some folks here have found this charger doesn't put out enough power for particular devices. Before purchasing this charger, it's a good idea to compare the power requirements for your device with the power this charger puts out.

The charger puts out 5.2 volts, and 500mA per USB port.

The charger also includes over-voltage protection and short circuit protection.

For more tech specs, see p.4 of the manual:

[Amazon deleted my link to the manual; I'll try to put it in a comment.]

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Works as advertised for low-end devices. If your device charges _normally_ off of a computer's USB port (without a special driver), it should charge off of this. USB spec is up to 500mA per port (see wikipedia) so this product seems to be built to USB specs. However, newer and power hungry devices require more. In the case of the iPad (1st generation), it does charge off the computer, but very slowly. The iPad works best when using a 2100mA (2.1A) or greater charger.

(this only charged my motorola W376G tracfone when used with a special charge-only cable, which was included with the Belkin Dual USB and AC Wall Charger)

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This thing DOES work with the ipod touch 2G,

which isn't true about all chargers.

But it doesn't charge my Motorola cell phone.

Go figure...

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So far this has been an excellent charger. For those who care, essentially no power is consumed when the charger is plugged in but not charging. I tested it against my amp meter: 0.000 amps when not charging but green light showing, and around 0.0650 amps when charging my iPod. So you can leave this plugged in and not worry about consuming power when idling.

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My PowerBlock was used infrequently (once a month or so) and lasted just over a year. The plastic holding the metal prongs/plugs cracked and one of the metal plugs no longer stays in... Griffen indicated that they could not help as the product was outside the warranty period. I can understand that, but I expected more from a lightly used product.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

iShoppingdeals - Bundle Accessories for Microsoft Zune 80GB 120GB, Clear Crystal Case, Clearwhite S

iShoppingdeals - Bundle Accessories for Microsoft Zune 80GB 120GB, Clear Crystal Case, Clearwhite Soft Skin, Car Charger, AC Home Charger, USB Sync Cable, Black Speaker, Screen Protector, Armband, Beltclip, and Fishbone Keychain
  • This Bundle Includes 10 Items (Non OEM): Car Charger, Travel Charger, USB Data Cable, Black Speaker, Clearwhite Soft Skin, Clear Crystal Case, Armband, Beltclip, Screen Protector, Fishbone Keychain
  • Car charger: 12-24V, Wall charger: 100-240V, 2.0 USB cable is great for charging or to transfer data
  • Power this speaker with USB power cord (included) or go cordless with 4 x AAA batteries (not included)
  • The crystal polyhard case is made of polycarbonate plastic, giving you a lightweight, protective case without hiding your device
  • Compatible with Microsoft Zune 80GB 120GB ONLY (MP3 Player Not Included)

would be a good way to attract more customers better allow

for the possibility that the customer will select the items he requires

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I needed a sound dock for my Zune that wasn't $50 or more. I really haven't used much of the rest of it other than the chargers and those work well too. I do recommend some rechargable batteries for the dock though. The thing sounds well enough but it does a number on batteries. I'm just guessing but maybe 20hrs of play time out of a set of 4.

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Ordered yesterday and was here today. Everything as promised . So happy with product and service. good deal. really really excited everything works and fits

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Everything work for me.

Had a problem with the speaker and the deal responded immediately and sent another, very satisfied.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Garmin Nuvi 855 Standard Red LED Wall / AC / Home Charger!

Garmin Nuvi 855 Standard Red LED Wall / AC / Home Charger!
  • An outstanding quality charger at a reasonable price up to 90% off the original price!
  • Official 2 stage accurate and safe charger, ensures a longer lasting battery, always.
  • One year warranty is offered by the manufacturer against defects.
  • The first stage of this charger offers fast charging until 95% bettery life.
  • The second stage of this charger is "trickle" charge and fully optimizes your battery to 100%.

It's a wall wart. It's black. It works. It looks just like the ones for my pocket camera, iPod amp, cell phone... I'm going to have to start labeling these things.

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My GPS device did not come with an AC charger. This one is easy to use and convenient to carry. I recommend it.

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It's difficult to write a specific review for this product. It either works or it don't. It works. That's what I want it to do.

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The charger that came with my Garmin was no longer functioning so I was pleased to find this item. It is worth buying. It was packaged securely and arrived very quickly.

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This plug works well to keep the 885T charged when away from the car. Very portable and useful for home.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

SPECIAL MART / HD 2.7-inch LCD Dual Car Dvr + GPS / G-sensor Car Video Camera / Car Camera Surveill

SPECIAL MART / HD 2.7-inch LCD Dual Car Dvr + GPS / G-sensor Car Video Camera / Car Camera Surveillance / Digital Video Recorder/ Car Backup Camera for Auto Car Truck Vehicle
  • 2.7'' 16:9 HD display without distortion.
  • Duel camera two screen
  • GPS LOGGER BASED ON golbal postiton system
  • G-SENSOR
  • Cyclic recording mode with no memory run out issue

I bought this for my husband who is very fussy and a bit of a techy and he loves it. He wanted a camera which was forward and backward recording and we have been using it for two month and have had no problems with it at all.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Battery Replacement Kit for Garmin Nuvi 680 with Installation Video, Tools, and Extended Life Batte

Battery Replacement Kit for Garmin Nuvi 680 with Installation Video, Tools, and Extended Life Battery.However, there were a few things lacking. Under the "Technical Details" for this replacement kit, it clearly says "Kit Includes Everything You Need to Revive Your Garmin Nuvi 680 GPS" but this isn't the case. One, you need a "sharp object" as they call it, in order to push in the spring casing to release the antenna. Nothing that was included with the packaging does the job. Two, the small phillips screwdriver that they include in the package was too small for the screws on my Garmin Nuvi 680 circuit board. In fact the screwdriver is so much smaller that I couldn't even feel it slipping on the screw which lead me to nearly stripping out the first screw which would have tanked the whole project and made my Garmin worthless. My last complaint which is very minor is that the video does not do a good job of showing exactly how to remove the spring case. The camera angle doesn't do the user any good. I spent probably 15 minutes carefully poking around looking for where this release point was. I was able to find a guide on ifixit that had a great closeup of exactly where to push to release the spring.

On the plus side, the small screwdriver that DOES work was magnetized which made life so much easier than it would have been if they hadn't done this.

In the end my Garmin has a new battery and that saved me about $100. I'm giving this product three stars because I was a few flecks of metal away from making it impossible to change out the battery. It does work, you just need some extra tools, and in my case another website for that one pic, and you need to be very careful along the way.

The tools and battery are just what you need, but the video is a bit lacking for someone that hasn't taken a unit apart previously. A diagram showing where the retractable pin is actually located would really help when removing the antennae. Also, beware of flying spring when you perform that step it's under tension and keeps the pin in place.

Also, the video doesn't stress the importance of how careful you really need to be when you separate the LCD display from the circuit board the ribbon cable connections are extremely fragile, and if you break one you might as well toss the whole unit in the trash right then and get a new Garmin.

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My several year old Garmin Nuvi 680 would no longer hold a charge, and was therefore kaput. This battery replacement kit with tools and instructions was just what was needed to restore it to full functionality. Not a no-brainer operation, but easily accomplished with proper care and precautions.

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The tutorial video tells you everything you need to know to easily replace the battery in your Nuvi. All the tools you need are included, and while aren't something you'll hand down to the grandkids, are pretty darned nice for single-use "throw away" tools. Literally, in 15 minutes I had the old battery out, the new battery in, and had a Nuvi that looked and acted like new again-and while I'm not a klutz, I had never taken apart a GPS before. With a kit this cheap and an installation this simple, no one should ever consider getting rid of their GPS just because the battery is dead.

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The replacement battery was delivered quickly, had a helpful video on CD (which you can also find on YouTube), a plastic tool to help pop the case open and a Phillips head jewelers' screwdriver. Replacing the battery in my nuvi 680 was quick and painless.