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

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Stinger Shoc-Krome Series GM Extra Long Battery Terminal

Stinger Shoc-Krome Series GM Extra Long Battery Terminal
  • Side post battery tap with extended length stud
  • Fits positive or negative battery post
  • For GM type batteries
  • Genuine Stinger Shoc-Krome finish
  • Lifetime Warranty

When I purchased this item the advertisment showed 2 terminals, 1 gold, 1 chrome and that's what I was led to beleive I was getting. When I read the description I thought the same thing. After I bought this item I only received 1 chrome terminal, but no gold terminal. This is a bad buisiness pratice in my book. I would not advise anyone to buy from his name.

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This is a great product, good quallity and price, delievery was as advertised. I would purchase from this vendor again.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Car Power Adapter/Charger for nuvis

Car Power Adapter/Charger for nuvis
  • Fits the mini USB port on your GPS
  • Excellent quality cable manufactured by MFX2
  • For use with any 12V lighter, will not put your GPS in PC sync mode like some other cables

This is a type B USB cable instead of a type A USB cable. If you connect a type B cable, the Nuvi starts up in USB mode. Supposedly, you can hold the bottom left corner of the screen for 15 seconds while powering up to bypass USB mode but I found an easier way.

Power up without the cable.

Hold down the battery icon for about 5 seconds to enter Diagnostic mode.

Connect the cable.

Exit Diagnostic mode.

Your Nuvi should be in GPS mode now.

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I purchased this item and while it worked for about 1.5 months after that it developed a short in the cord and would constantly keep trying to turn the gps off. It finally quit working this weekend after 2 and a half months of use. Unfortunately my return period has expired. This is a total waste of money and I do not recommend the product.

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Product was delivered promptly and works; however, it is not the product pictured on Amazon and does not have a fully retractable coiled cord as described in the product description.

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Do NOT recommend. Charger would only charge half the time and broke after about 10 times using it. It's better to buy the real thing instead of this replacement.

I have been using this adapter for about three weeks and it is still fully functional. It fits with my splitter and charges my Garmin unit perfectly. The charger is clearly cheaply constructed, hence the sub-$5 price tag. I'm not sure how one can shell out a whopping $3 for a replacement like this, then come up shocked when it isn't perfect. Anyway, mine works fine, but in time I expect the actual outer "shell" of the charger to fall apart, it just seems poorly constructed. For what it's worth, the Garmin-brand charger that came with my GPS unit showed signs of wear fairly quickly as well.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

2002-2010 FORD EXPLORER 4 Button Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob with Quick and Easy Programming Instr

2002-2010 FORD EXPLORER 4 Button Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob with Quick and Easy Programming Instructions
  • Keyless remote for the 2002-2010 Ford Explorer equipped with factory keyless entry system.
  • Purchase includes simple and quick do-it-yourself programming Instructions. No tools needed. Avoid dealer fees.
  • Excellent customer service with email support is provided. Full 30 Day Return Policy.
  • Remote tested prior to shipping with working batteries. All orders are processed within one business day.
  • 4 Buttons to lock, unlock, panic and trunk release.

I could configure the remote quite easily as mentioned in the instruction sheet that came with the remote. Unfortunately, I cannot operate this from beyond a foot away from the car. It works best from inside the car. Beats the purpose doesn't it? I need to try replacing the battery. I'll keep the rating at 2 even if changing the battery works, since nobody wants to replace batteries for a product that just arrived.

Will take the rating down if the battery change does not help.

The remote does not look as neat as the original one and I attribute that to the cheap plastic that it is made of. The buttons aren't as soft as the original one either.

EDIT:

DON'T GET THIS REMOTE. It won't work no matter what you change. Get a more expensive one with which may have a better chance. Pay cheap, get cheap. Rule of the thumb.

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I ordered two 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4 Button Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob's, Program was easy. The only touble I had was one was defective.... I contacted the company and returned it for a replacement, which worked great! They didn't refund my return shipping cost of $2.00; Otherwise good tech support.

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We bought our explorer used and not all the buttons worked on the key remote.It was very easy to set up and get working cost was so good we got 2.

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Didn't work right at first, called the tech support and within 5 minutes had it programmed and working. Turns out my vehicle has a lockout function but the tech support knew exactly what to do. Fast shipping.

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I purchased a Marks Men remote from Discount Keyless. I was so happy that the remote worked on my car that I decided to get an extra remote key for my Ford Explorer. The second package was lost by the US mail. The tracking number showed that the package was received and sorted. It never left the sorting facility. Discount Keyless was prompt and very kind about resolving the issue that wasn't even their fault.

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Schumacher PSJ-3612 DSR ProSeries 3600 Peak Amps Jump Starter and Portable Power Unit

Schumacher PSJ-3612 DSR ProSeries 3600 Peak Amps Jump Starter and Portable Power UnitThis is a lifesaver. I used to have some piddly little jump starter, which would occasionally work, but often just fail.

This unit is different.

This just works. Always. It has a useful display, indicating volts and charge capacity, lets you jump a car many times before recharging, and will work for literally months between charges. I've jumped dozens of cars using this unit and never had a problem.

You're going to have to buy an extension cord to charge it from the wall. $2 at Home Depot. Two prongs, non-polarised.

If you have to buy a portable jump starter, whether to keep in your truck, the back of your car, or just your garage, think about whether you're willing to tolerate it failing right when you need it to work. Buy once, and buy right. You'll save money and grief if you just get the best up front.

I have used this product twice. Both times it performed flawlessly. I jump started a car with a only 4% power level and it started the car with no problem. Great product and I would recommend it to anyone

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I received this item last week, plugged it in the AC for 36 hours per the "Warning Tag" attached to the handle (but contrary to the 8-hour recommended in the instruction pamphlet enclosed). I guess the reason they put it on a RED tag on the handle was probably due to the instructional pamphlet being in error, so that's what I saw first and complied with. I used it to start my 2004 Kia which had a battery completely run down to nothing, and it cranked it right over. I only used the car for a short trip to the store that day, however I had to use it again this morning again. Well, it had just sat in my back seat for the last few days, and I wondered if that single charge up would have been sufficient or whether I'd have to hook it back up to the AC again first. Nope! It cranked the car right over and it felt like there was plenty of reserve power left over to do it a few more times with no problem.

I'm very satisfied with this product, and would not hesitate recommending it without reservation to anyone who needs a life-saver for their car's battery. It sure beats calling a two company to jump-start me in the morning, or try to impose on a neighbor or stranger for assistance.

Bottom line, I don't just like it, I LOVE IT!! I also want to add that I am in no way affiliated with the manufacturer or seller, and this review comes unsolicited from a simple consumer like yourself.

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MONEY WELL SPENT.

I left my car at my dad's for six months. The battery was a five year battery which was four years and eleven months old. When I went back the battery measured 0 volts. I had just received the Scvhumacher 3600, but had not unpacked it. I tried my 400 peak amp; 900 peak amp jump starter. No dice! I unpacked the Schumacher, plugged it in and let it charge overnight, although the digital readout showed 100% charge. Next morning, hooked it up, turned it on, let it sit for about five minutes. The car started immediately. I had to run on the alternator to the parts house for a new battery. I can't say enough good about this product.

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Over the years I have had several 12V jump starters. None of them seem to last too long. I think it's a combination of the heat in my truck and not charging the unit properly. I asked around to many tow truck drivers and owners. They all recommended The Schumacher Pro Series Line of jump starters.

This thing is a monster. It ways a ton (battery) and the charging is simple. The fan runs when plugged in and it's not quiet. I have used the unit several times on completley dead batteries and no problems at all.

I found that it is top heavy so it won't stay upright so I lay it on it's side. It is a sealed AGM so that is no problem.

I also use it as a 12v power source for my emergency radios. I think it would last for many days of transmitting at 5 watts.

I hope the heat will not shorten it's life. We will see.

I now have had this for almost a year and have used it several times on diesel engines that have two large batteries. Turns over with no problem. This charger was the best idea.

It is not cheap but it's worth it for sure.

When you charge the unit, charge for 24 hours.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Duracell D2A 2 AMP 12V Battery Maintainer / Charger

Duracell D2A 2 AMP 12V Battery Maintainer / ChargerI wanted a charger to keep my car battery charged (but not overcharged!) while I am absent on multi-week trips. So far the Duracell 2 Amp charger seems to be working well.

It is a three-stage charger. The specification says that depending on the current state of the battery, it will do a fast charge to around 80%, then a slower charge to almost full, then finally move to a lower voltage "floating" charge to keep the battery near 100% without overcharging.

I used a multimeter to watch the charging process. My battery was mostly full to start with, so the charger started charging at 14.1 volts (the slow charge mode) and then after a few hours moved to 12.7 volts (for the floating charge). These both seem appropriate voltages. In particular, the floating voltage of 12.7 volts should be safe for long-term battery maintenance.

After about two days on floating charge, my charger's red charging light finally went off. Over the next couple of weeks, when I checked the charger, the red charging light was mostly off but I occasionally noticed it on. It looks like the charger is moving between off and floating charge as needed for sustained maintenance.

I'll have to see how the charger holds up under long-term use, but so far everything looks good.

Update November 2010: I've been using this for two years now and I continue to be very happy with it. It's pleasant to come back from a four week absence to a fully charged car battery, with zero hassles!

I use this with my classic motorcycles and it's taken a beating. Gotten soaked and dried out. Fallen to the concrete floor on numerous occasions, and it's still running like a swiss watch.

All the connectors are great too.

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This product is great!! It also has a low price.

I bought this for the cold winters here in Iowa. I have older cars they are 96, 92, 01. I just connect them through the lighter option connection and switch them every day.

My cars always start now. No problems at all.

This charger/maintainer is perfect for older cars that tend to lose their charges during cold sub zero cold nights.

Would highly recommend!!!

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Product works as described. Connect and forget. Plenty of connection options,I especially liked the connector covers on the ring terminal connectors.

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The Cigarette Plug/Power Outlet Plug is the best feature. Most battery retainers come with clamps requiring the user to open the hood and clamping the leads to the battery and a body part. This unit plugs directly into the cigarette lighter/power outlet. As the amperage is greater than the drain on the battery (the battery is always draining because it is hooked up to the car), the electrical flow goes toward the battery and it keeps fully charged! No brainer to use. Note: if the power light does not light up when it is plugged into the AC send it back right way via Amazon.com return.

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Saturday, April 26, 2014

HQRP Car Windshield Cradle Suction Cup Mount / Holder and 12V Car Charger for TomTom One V3 3rd Edi

HQRP Car Windshield Cradle Suction Cup Mount / Holder and 12V Car Charger for TomTom One V3 3rd Edition plus HQRP Universal Screen Protector
  • HQRP™ Car Mount and Charger plus HQRP™ Universal Screen Protector;
  • Type: Mounting Unit; Designation: Automobile;
  • Type: Car Charger; Designation: Automobile;
  • Plug in this spare car charger into the cigarette lighter and charge the battery of your GPS;
  • Compatible with Li-Ion , Ni-Cd and Ni-Mh batteries; 200 days warranty.

Worked as well as the factory unit which I left in a rental car. Much better price than the factory unit. Plus this bundle came with the power cord which I already had from my TomTom. Just the factory mount or charger cost double what I paid for both at the time.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Clore ES2500 'Booster PAC' 900 Peak Amp 12V Jump Starter

Clore ES2500 'Booster PAC' 900 Peak Amp 12V Jump StarterThis charger is awsome. I keep in the trunk of my car, and man it comes in handy. I have only had to re-charge this item 3 or 4 times in the last 2 years. I keep it in my trunk, and even with 1 bar left on the battery gauge it still has no problem jumping off a car. When ever I jump a car off, i just leave it pluged up to the car for an additional 5 or 6 minutes and it replenishes the charge. Its also slim and not too bulky like alot of the other brands I've used in the past. It doesn't have alot of complicated items on it either, it just simply does what its supposed to do, and that means alot in a jam.

Purchased in November and have used 4x since then (its now mid-february). Used to start my own vehicle with dead battery when there was noone around who could have jumped me (so it was a real life saver), used to help a stranded motorist who was parked in a such away that using typical jumper cables would have been near impossible, used to start a vehicle I was looking at purchasing, and then used to power my cell phone at my desk when the power was out at our office (the 12 volt cigarette adapter is a nice feature). After all of these uses and being kept in the cold car for over 3 months it still didn't even drop a bar!

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I have bought alot of bad boxes in my days of road service, but this one gets my highest grade. I can crank an old 70's clunker until i give up, not the box(excellent cold cranking amps). This power pack will finish the day out with jumping 6 to 8 cars(completly dead batteries or some with no battery) without needing to be recharged for the next days activities. I only charge this unit maybe once a week.

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Do not hesitate ... if you're looking for a portable jump starter that will start a dead battery -Look no further. Single mom certified! One Monday car dead as doornail. I thought I'd left a light on or something, but research revealed this vehicle to have a history of draining batteries rather unexpectedly. After reading that, I knew I would need a portable jump starter that would not rely on a second vehicle (I drive rural roads). I'm the OCD type that researches every purchase to the hilt. I looked at a LOT of jumpers. I finally took the plunge with the ES2500 and it's a winner! I charged it up at work (upon delivery there) and continued charging overnight at home. In the morning one attempt was all I needed to start my vehicle right up. It's small enough that it sits right in the shallow "storage" area in the "way back." So many of the jumpers on the market are so bulky! That was one of the important features of the ES2500 that convinced me to buy it. That storage area is only about 4.5 5 inches deep. I had no problem fitting the petite (but heavy) ES2500 back there. I didn't want it out in the viewable cargo area, sliding around with every turn. While the +100 dollar price made me hesitate, I am convinced it is worth every penny. I can drive fully confident that a dead battery is not ever going to strand me and my daughter in the middle of nowhere. That peace of mind is a priceless blessing. Oh one last thing... It hadn't even been 24 whole hours from the time I ordered the ES2500 before Amazon had it in my hands. I did not pay for overnight. You Rock Amazon!

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I have used this to start a multitude of vehicles from a Cat D9(for the ladies that is a big bulldozer) to my bass boat. The one thing I really like about this is it holds its charge for months. This is a very nice piece of equipment all should have in their trunk. And at a hundred dollars, quite a bargain when you need it.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Power Bright PW1100-12 Power Inverter 1100 Watt 12 Volt DC To 110 Volt AC

Power Bright PW1100-12 Power Inverter 1100 Watt 12 Volt DC To 110 Volt ACI bought this to handle several AC devices at one time and it has never let me down.

PROS:

durable construction

quiet = fan only comes on when unit gets warm after initial power up

LED display of watts being used or battery volts remaining. Very cool.

CONS:

power cables from battery clamps to unit are stiff and brittle. You can buy upgraded "ultra flexible" ones but IMHO they should ship with that.

Get this...you won't be sorry :-)

We use this inverter in a storm shelter here in West Texas. It is connected to a automotive battery. Have a Battery Tender on the battery to keep it charged. In a tornado the inverter will provide power to the shelter for TV, radio, lights and a fan. Tests of the system have been perfect. The inverter has good connections for plugging it in and for clamping it to the battery. Like the front display showing stats.

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I really shouldn't complain. I mean with the cost of this thing its hard to be unhappy. The product works. I am sucking 1100w peak at startup and 880-900w @ 10.8-11v continuous. My big issue is @ 75f the inverter shuts down after 6 1/2 minutes. I thought maybe the batteries i have may be faulty, but no, they still pass load tests after shutdown. Problem is, if the inverter is used anywhere near continuous rating, it gets super hot and shuts down. I can let it cool a few minutes and it works again,but only after flipping the switch on and off. The green light comes back on and the thing stops beeping and flashing its red light but wont power the load until the unit is turned off, then back on. This will be annoying at best. I have 350Ah of battery capacity because i need to use my vacuum for 30-45 minutes, @ 80A draw. Now i will have to periodically wait for the inverter to shut down every 6-7 minutes and find something productive to do. Also, the inverter is VERY light. I knew i had a problem as soon as i took it out of the box.

So, case in point; If you need this to run high wattage load for very short periods of time it appears to be the best value inverter in this wattage range. But, if you need to use it to make money like me, it will more then likely lead to some embarrassing outbursts and wasted productivity. I will be re purposing this inverter for another project and replacing it with a commercial unit like i should have purchased in the first place. "You get what you pay for" -once again my grandmothers infinite wisdom lives on.

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Nice inverter except the input power terminals are too close together.

Trying to use large cables is a bit scary in a vehicle where vibration may loosen the cable terminals.

It would be very easy for the cables to short out. I guess some shrink wrap would

work? But still an accident waiting to happen. I'm looking for ideas. A design flaw IMHO. The class T fuses are expensive even on amazon16 bucks. And a replacement fuse at a retail store would be 30 bucks. There's also the possibility

that the fuse won't blow.

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I installed this in my travel trailer to run a tv/dvd, small microwave and computers. it works great, it dont get hot or make any weird noises and its pretty well built. I was a little worried about a converter because I've heard horror stories about them catching fire, but after having this one run for a while with no issues, no worries. i recommend this converter

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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Motorola HF820 Easy-Install Bluetooth Car Kit

Motorola HF820 Easy-Install Bluetooth Car KitWorks very well, I haven't had any problems with connectivity, voice dialing, volume, sensitivity, etc. I've used it in rush-hour driving, and it's quite usable despite the background noise. (Quite useful if you need to have a conference call from your car!) Battery life is fine as well.

On the downside, the sound is a bit tinny (metallic, thin, and harsh). But perhaps that's what you get for the price. And I do find it annoying that it takes a different kind of charger tip from my Razr, and Moto includes only the car charger with this package.

(Perhaps some day the manufacturers will figure out that they don't really gain anything by having all these variant charger interfaces, and will standardize on one? Nah.)

Update Sep18, 2007:

I've occasionally experienced some problems with this item in the time I've had it, thought this info might be useful if you're considering buying this.

One problem is an occasional "hang" when dialing -you make a voice dial call, the phone says the name so you know it got the right number, but then nothing happens. Usually you give it a puzzled look after a few seconds, disconnect and try again, and everything works fine.

Sometimes however it's a real hang -the phone's waiting for the device, the device is waiting for the phone (probably some piece of the bluetooth protocol got dropped on the floor), and you can't disconnect, you can't power the device down, nothing. You have to get your phone out and disconnect the device from the bluetooth menu, then recycle the power on the device, then you can proceed again. I haven't figured out why this happens, or a surefire way to prevent it. Doesn't happen a lot, but it shouldn't happen at all, right?

It works well, I can hear people really well, and that they seem to not have a problem either, as along as the HF820 is on my visor and not too far away. Before I has it on my console between the two seats, but that wasn't working. But when I put it on the Visor (the side away from the side window to avoid car noise) it was easier for me and for others to communicate. The battery life is great, and it linked to my V555 Motorola phone with no problems. Before, I had a full hands free kit that had to be installed in my other car. but after having to pay $140 for the kit, $100 to install it, and $100 to get it taken out of the car. I figured it would be better to try another Hands free alterative. I hate ear pieces mainly because I just don't get enough calls to justify having a thing strapped around my ear for hours on end, but this was a good median between the two. It's also nice because I can use it in any car, without a hefty $100 installation fee.

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I had a Jabra SP100 and it was so bad I almost gave up on this type of device. This Motorola is SO MUCH BETTER it's amazing. The performance is adequate; that in itself is a real breakthrough for these things. Don't expect miracles; if you're at highway speed in something other than a Rolls or Lexus you're going to have to speak up, but it works OK. It's smaller and more versatile than the Jabra, too, which is nice, and its little clip dealie can double as a stand for desktop use.

Folks, if you're in the market for a bluetooth speaker, don't cheap out because if you think about what you're asking a bluetooth speakerphone thing to do it's amazing they work at all for this kind of money. You can probably do better if you spend a lot more, but this is a good value and really is the cheapest you're going to find that will actually work. In fact, this one is probably the best you're going to get without having to really shell out for one that will need to be professionally installed in the car.

My only gripe is, that as much as I was disappointed by the little Jabra, it at least came with an A/C wall charger, which this does not...and with its prorietary tip I'm prepared for having to shell out another 20 bucks for a wall charger. Motorola, if you're not going to include a wall charger at least give it a generic tip (I LOVE NOKIA FOR THIS, BTW) so it isn't a double-whammy expense.

Good piece. I recommend it.

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I have tried multiple wired headsets and the HS820 Moto Bluetooth ear piece for my Blackberry. They have all been either not loud enough or in the case of the HS820, bad sound quality. I decided to try the HF820 and it works really well. The volume is quiet good and the noise cancellation seems be quiet good as well as people I spoke to during my drive on the highway in my car, with windows up, didn't notice I was on the speaker unit.

I didn't give it a 5 stars cause I wish there was someway to control the tone or adjust it. If it did, it would get my last star! ;-)

So, I would definitely recommend it!

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I got this a week ago, and it is pretty good. I use it for my car. When you turn on the unit, your phone (mine is a Motorola V3) says "connected to Motorola HF820" and whatever sound comes from your phone now comes from the unit. So I press buttons on the phone and the speaker plays the same tones. It is loud enough for highway driving with the windows up, but not down. You have to turn off your music to hear people on it or to use the voice dialing. The voice dial is nice, I just press the main button on the unit and say a name and it dials. It uses whatever voice commands you already have in your phone. The 850 version requires install which you might be able to do. The advantages with that unit is that the music mutes when you get a call, and you don't have to charge it. It's also louder because it has a dedicated speakerbox or you can have it wired to the car sound system. But then again, that's more $. I like this for about $100 because I hate headsets and I almost got a ticket the other day.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Midland NT1VP Nautico 88-Channel Water-Resistant VHF Marine Two-Way Radio

Midland NT1VP Nautico 88-Channel Water-Resistant VHF Marine Two-Way Radio
  • 5-watt marine handheld VHF radio with 88 channels, including all US and international marine channels
  • Keep up with changing weather developments with immediate NOAA weather / hazard notification
  • Call features include roger beep, auto squelch, three separate call alerts, eVox hands-free communication
  • Dual power options--use four standard "AA" batteries or the included rechargeable batteries
  • Tough, water-resistant body and included floating bag; three-year warrant
  • 5-watt marine handheld VHF radio with 88 channels, including all U.S. and international marine channels
  • Keep up with changing weather developments with immediate NOAA weather / hazard notification
  • Call features include roger beep, auto squelch, three separate call alerts, eVox hands-free communication
  • Dual power options--use four standard "AA" batteries or the included rechargeable batteries
  • Tough, water-resistant body and included floating bag; three-year warranty

This radio does what you need not what you don't. The reception is good and sounds good. The calls I have placed were received "Loud and Clear". It is compact and comes with any accessory (rechargeable battery and two chargers, waterproof bag, bracket, clip) that you could want. It also runs on AA cells if your rechargeable runs down.

It does not have Digital Selective Calling which is not something I care about. It is not waterproof outside of its bag also not a concern to me the way I use it.

I am a 25 year boatowner and I think the radio is great.

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It'll do all the VHF channels and weather...even has a weather alert. Ours runs all day on a charge and gets plugged in at night. One time we forgot to charge it and slapped the AA batteries in to keep us online. I love the call tones...lets our comrades know who is calling before they answer. Also like the 'lock' feature that prevents accidental setting changes.

For me, the negatives are:

1) It will receive, but not transmit while charging (we overcame this by simply using AA batteries when the rechargeable battery ran low).

2) The set up/menu system is not intuitive we had to keep the manual handy for a couple weeks.

Would I buy another one? In a heartbeat!

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My husband loves sailing, & I know he has reliable equipment on board with this radio. It's small but very sturdy, the reception is excellent. & the battery lasts a long time between charges.

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This is an exelent product and is one of the few items I have purchased recently that actually exceads my expectations.Not only does it perform as promised but it comes complete with all the accesories that it is advertised with.

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This was a great deal on a full 5 watt handheld VHF radio. Doesn't look so rugged, but for my use, it's great. Came with all the accessories to use in any situation. Only problem is that every once in a while, the channel gets stuck on 16 and I have to reset the radio. Unfortunately, it happens so rarely I can't usually remember the reset process. Again, the best price on a handheld you'll find.

Friday, December 20, 2013

DURABRAND PDV 709 704 705 722 DPX3290L 9" Portable DVD player CAR power adapter charger (CUSTOM MAD

DURABRAND PDV 709 704 705 722 DPX3290L 9' Portable DVD player CAR power adapter chargerGot this for a trip for my grandson. the dvd player does not hold a charge for a long time, so ordered this knock off. did very well for our trip.

SELLER DID NOT SEND DURABRAND ITEMS, BUT SENT SUBSTITUTE BRANDS. (ACTUALLLY THE ITEMS SENT HAD NO BRAND NAMES ON THEM AT ALL.) I ONLY PLACED THE ORDER WITH AMAZON, BECAUSE I COULD NOT FIND THE DURABRAND ITEM ANYWHERE ELSE. IF YOU WANT DURABRAND, YOU MAY BE DISAPPOINTED AS I DO NOT THINK THIS SELLER HAS THIS BRAND EITHER. THIS REVIEW ALSO PERTAINS TO DURABRAND WALL CHARGER ORDERED FROM THE SAME SELLER.

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Dual Front & Rear Camera DVR Car Vehicle Dash Dashboard GPS Data Recorder 1.3M

Dual Front & Rear Camera DVR Car Vehicle Dash Dashboard GPS Data Recorder 1.3M
  • Dual cameras, one front view and one back-view, and the back one can rotate up to 20 degrees.
  • 140 degree front and 120 degrees rear facing wide angle lenses.
  • Split screen modes to view both cameras simultaneously.
  • G-Sensor functions. Support above 4GB TF card
  • Integrated real-time GPS records location, support GPS Map.

While the functioning of the video and gps seem to work fine, this unit has 2 fatal flaws. The camera itself is about a 2 inch x 6 inch diameter tube which is really kind of big to be mounted on your windshield. When you add the monstrosity of a window mount on it, it takes up half your windshield. REALLY DUMB design.

The other MAJOR fatal flaw is that the GPS module drains the battery and when fully drained, it resets the clock/date. On a full charge it took about 12-16 hours to drain the battery and it is much too inconvenient to disconnect the gps module every time you stop.

Another aspect that I do not like is the gps module is separate from the camera so you would have to have 2 cables running up the the unit. I did not really give it a good test because I sent it right back.

Sure seems like someone could make a really small, inexpensive car dvr...

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This camera does not come with a micro SD card. You have to buy a micro SD card and reader, but it's simple to find at Best Buy, Walmart, etc. I purchased a 32 Gig Micro SD, plugged it into the reader and my PC automatically formatted the disc. Once you insert the card, the camera auto starts. If you see russian or other language, simply click MENU and select the chat box icon, then select language. Once you install in your vehicle, place the 12 volt power adapter into an AUX power slot that powers on when the vehicle is strated...this will cause your camera to auto-activate each time you start your vehicle. This model doesn't have Infra-Red nighttime capability, but does take good images of night-time driving. The images are stable and GPS locator also records location and spped which you can view during playback. Relatively cheap camera with good operation and clarity for the money.

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this item is same as X3000. this is not designed to use in USA due to time zone is different which you can not adjust local time.

I tried call many times but once sold no Tech assist. After I used about 6months it does not record at all. this item is shipping from Asis. Do not waste your money !!!!!

Monday, July 29, 2013

V7 NAV740 NAV720 NAV730 GPS CAR Charger Power Adapter (6 FEET LONG STRAIGHT CABLE FOR LONGER REACH

V7 NAV740 NAV720 NAV730 GPS CAR Charger Power Adapter
  • 6 FEET LONG STRAIGHT CABLE FOR LONGER REACH ( NOT coiled curly )
  • ALL METAL TIP CAR PLUG HEAVY DUTY will not break fall off easy WITH LED POWER LIGHT
  • SUPER FAST SHIPPING ++ITEMS ARE 100% FULLY TEST 100% FULL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
  • 12 MONTHS WARRANTY EXCHANGE

Either this thing is not as universal as proposed or it just doesn't make full contact on one of the ends. It takes for ever to charge up my gps with this item.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Cellet Y Socket Extension (Silver)

Cellet Y Socket ExtensionI bought this product for my Ford Focus, because the car had only one 12V socket. I had my iPod and GPS, so I needed a splitter. I bought this product and it worked for about two months. It then began loosing the connection as it would slightly slide out of the 12V socket and disconnect. I took the unit apart to see what was wrong and it is a terrible design. The inside is cheaply made and not designed to last. The spring that allows the end plug to touch the outlet broke off and the would not allow a connection. I repaired the unit, but it broke again shortly their after. It is now not repairable and I am going to buy a differnt product. This product looks nice but is a waste of money. Get another splitter for your car.

Sockets are very loose. I have a goose neck FM transmitter to hold my I-phone. Phone kept on falling, screen has a scratch now.

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I drive an automatic '09 Toyota Matrix and the car may be the actual problem, but this adapter doesn't work in this car. The console and emergency brake handle are too crowded for a "straight run" or a simple upward tilt. I frequently lost power and had to hold pressure on the adapter in order for it to make proper contact. I bought a pig tail type adapter and it works fine.

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I bought this for my husband to charge both his cell phone and gps unit

in the car at the same time. Works great and a time and space saver!

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This keeps coming out of the socket whenever I plug two items into it. It's flimsy and I will buy another one to replace it.

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Wagan 2257 12V Impact Wrench

Wagan 2257 12V Impact WrenchI held off buying this product hoping someone else would finally write a review on it. After getting a tire blow out the night before and having trouble removing some of the lug nuts, I felt I could no longer wait and ordered this item the next morning. As soon as you take it in your hands you have that feeling that this is nothing more than a toy and it will not do the job. Much to my surprise it did take off 3 of my 5 lug nuts on one wheel and then it just quit working. This is a cheap,poorly made tool that you cannot rely on. You would be much better off purchasing a good four way chrome tire lug wrench and adding on a three foot pipe extention to it for more leverage. Thanks to AMAZON'S wonderful return policy I was able to send it right back for a full refund.

They ought to be ashamed to call this an impact wrench! I sent mine back to the company thinking there was something wrong with it. They returned it in the same condition. It's true...You get what you pay for and I could have gotten more for a whole lot less!

I gave it 1 star cause I did not think I could post with 0 stars.

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It did not have the strength to remove a single lug nut. I had to loosen them by hand and then it would take them off. What a disappointment.

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This did what it said without a problem great for taking tires on and off or anything around the car

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works great i love it would buy another owhat can i say it does the jobne...what can i say it does the job

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