Showing posts with label cheapest car battery prices. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cheapest car battery prices. Show all posts

Monday, September 15, 2014

Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 2000 Mazda 626 With Do-It-Yourself Programming

Keyless Entry Remote Fob Clicker for 2000 Mazda 626 With Do-It-Yourself ProgrammingIt worked! it was easy to program no problem but my car broke down shortly after getting this and my new car can't use this fob. Seller is awesome will buy from them again!

I had the misfortune of losing my keys, including the keyless entry remote that I used for my car. After checking the Internet, the pricing for this replacement is very good. There were some errors in how to program it with my car, even the Mazda dealer couldn't do it! However, I checked the Internet, found a couple of sites with the information, kept trying and finally got it programmed. Since then I haven't had any problems and it works like a dream!

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Monday, July 21, 2014

BRAND NEW UNIQUE BRIGHT BLUE 2000-2011 FORD CROWN VICTORIA KEYLESS ENTRY KEY REMOTE FOB TRANSMITTER

BRAND NEW UNIQUE BRIGHT BLUE 2000-2011 FORD CROWN VICTORIA KEYLESS ENTRY KEY REMOTE FOB TRANSMITTER CLICKER + FREE PROGRAMMING & DISCOUNT KEYLESS GUIDE
  • FREE PROGRAMMING INCLUDED!
  • DISCOUNT KEYLESS GUIDE INCLUDED!
  • EXPERT KNOWLEDGEABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!
  • UNIQUE AQUA BLUE FORD REMOTE ***NOT A CHEAP PAINTED SHELL***
  • OVER THE PHONE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE

Works as advertised. Ford wanted $155.00 for this remote programmed. Highly recommend.

Don't waste your time going to A Ford dealership they are a rip off.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE compatible Universal Car Mount Lighter Socket Dock with USB and

Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE compatible Universal Car Mount Lighter Socket Dock with USB and Charging PlugThis car mount seemed impressive. I liked that it could hold a phone and charge (you have to use your phones cable)it. Plus, I was happy that I could connect my GPS device too. Upon receiving it I went to my car to check it out. The set-up was simple, but when it was connected (only phone with charging cable) the charging power would go off and on. I finally adjusted angles and had it as tight in the lighter connection as possible and it would keep a steady power light. When I added my GPS unit (making everything very front heavy), the power would cut out anytime I hit a bump (unless I held it secure)which would make my GPS unit turn on and off. Very frustrating. Therefore, if you buy this item, be ready for a few bumps in its consistent bumping.

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Apple iPod iPhone Accessories. Apple Fm Transmitter Car Kit and Car Charger with LCD display for Ip

Apple iPod iPhone Accessories. Apple Fm Transmitter Car Kit and Car Charger with LCD display for Ipod 3rd, 4th, 5th Generation, Mini, Photo, U2, Nano, Video, Classic, Touch. I am extremely surprised to find out people are actually happy with this thing! To say it's cheap is an understatement. It is made completely out of very cheap plastic, very cheesy that is almost like a toy out of a cereal box (and that's no exaggeration!). But that aside, the important thing was if it worked.

I bought this in a package deal with other accessories (cases, cig lighter chargers, charging adapters, etc), but mainly wanted it for the FM transmitter. I put the needed batteries in and programmed the channels in and then set it down to plug in my ipod. It then 'blanked out' and I had to reprogram it all over again.

So I tried it with the car lighter adapter and it was worse! Every time you even touch it, it would blank out.....I couldn't even get a channel programmed before it would blank out again, so it was impossible to even plug my ipod in it to try it!

So the most stable way to use it was to put the batteries back it. Again, I kept having problems with it blanking out, but did finally get to use it and the quality was pretty good, but having it constantly blanking out almost renders it useless!!

Yes, the price is cheap............but the quality is VERY,VERY POOR and what good is it if it's almost completely useless!! I would recommend spending even just a few bucks more to spare yourself a LOT of frustration and try a different one that is actually useable.

I purchased this device for an iPod Touch and a car without an auxiliary jack or USB port. The price is the best out there but there is a certain amount of truth to that bit about getting what you pay for. The sound is rather muffled so that I am turning up the iPod as high as it can go and I'm still towards the high end of the stereo. I have yet to see volume control on the device itself that I suppose could correct the problem. As one other review mentioned, there are no directions in the package.

It works better than what I had before (nothing) but for someone who is really looking for quality sound as the end result, you need another device.

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This is a great transmitter for the money. I only paid about $6 for it and it works perfectly. I can use it throughout the house. You can use it with anything with a headphone jack and choose any station to play on. Don't buy the expensive transmitters unless you want something specifically made for iPod.

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First, as far as I can tell, the USB port on this transmitter does NOT charge a device (at least not my iPod Touch).

While the adjustability of FM stations (in .1 increments 87.5 108.0) is a great feature, a couple design errors prevent this transmitter from being amazing. After I wrote the vendor I purchased from, they send me another. Comparing the two leads me to believe that the same issues probably plague most of the units.

The cigarette lighter adapter included did not fit snugly on the first unit I received. Any minor jostling or moving the device would cause it to lose power. The second unit has a somewhat better fit, making the car adapter usable. While batteries are an option, they are drained quite quickly (within a day or two) while the unit is off. Having 10 present stations is a nice feature, but the stations are not remembered if batteries are removed or the cable is unplugged.

As a transmitter, it works fine. The huge range of adjustability means that it is easy to find a (relatively) open FM channel. Plugging in a USB cable led to substantial distortion on the second unit I received.

Conclusion? For significantly less than other transmitters, this one may provide a great value if you are willing to put up with some quirks (and if having a useless USB port doesn't bother you).

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I paid virtually nothing for this FM transmitter, and I got what i paid for. When it's working, it works well (see below). On some long road trips, i've discovered that the transmitter was actually strong enough to overpower local radio stations--a big bonus! I have had no problems at all using this in big cities with lots of radio clutter. The cord from the transmitter to the headphone jack is a few inches shorter than I would've liked, but you can make it work.

More on the transmitter:

The transmitter works 98% of the time. But 1% of the time it "purrs" at you, and 1% of the time it violently (and loudly) "hiccups." The "purring" isn't too disturbing, but the "hiccups" can be quite jarring in the middle of a song. If i had to do it over again, i would get a different transmitter.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

VicTsing 2.4G Wireless RCA Audio Video AV Transmitter and Receiver for Car Rearview Camera

VicTsing 2.4G Wireless RCA Audio Video AV Transmitter and Receiver for Car Rearview Camerai like this product cuz it works great, it be great if more people would buy this product, the shipping was great, keep up the good work , thx hope the prices stay now?

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Saturday, March 29, 2014

Gsi 3-In-1 Charging Kit For iPhone 4/4G/3G/S And iPod Touch, Nano And Classic - Includes Home Trave

Gsi 3-In-1 Charging Kit For iPhone 4/4G/3G/S And iPod Touch, Nano And Classic - Includes Home Travel USB Charger, Rapid Car Charger And Dock Connector To USB Data Cable
  • New All In One Portable Charging Kit For Your Apple iPhone Or iPod
  • 1- Mini USB To Wall Outlet Charger Adapter - Connect To iPod With USB Cable Included
  • 2- Mini USB To Cigarette Lighter Car Charger Adapter - Also Connect With USB Cable Included
  • 3- Dock Connector To USB Cable, Connect To PC Or Laptop For Charging Or High Speed Data Sync
  • Both Home And Car Adapters Are Universal Fit, Can Charge All Electronic USB Devices And Mobile Phones

We like to take road trips and quickly ran down the battery on the iPod. This solves that and allow us to charge it in the hotel room as well. The packaging makes for a convenient little travel case as well.

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It arrived quickly, but ultimately did not work. It fit with the iPhone we had but it said the accessory was not supported. :\ It also feels as cheap and flimsy as it was.

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These are probably the least expensive charging kit for the iPhone 4, and you get what you pay for. The wall charger works fine for the iPhone (less well for the iPad), but the car charger is terribly slow. Don't expect to recharge your phone in the car, even over the course of an hour commute. If you're playing a podcast at the same time and keep your 3G data on, it'll probably just maintain your battery at whatever charge it came in with. Better than your phone dying on the road, I guess.

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It's almost indistinguishable from the originals that came with the phone. Excellent quality and I couldn't be happier with it.

I ordered this product and only 2 of the 3 came in the mail. Then I called and the man was really friendly and sent me my extra piece. A week later the part that plugs into your phone detached from the cord!!! Horrible product. I guess you get what you pay for... and I think I paid $5 or so and I had it for 3 weeks..

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Clarion EZ58TMCPK Bluetooth Interface with NAVRDS

Clarion EZ58TMCPK Bluetooth Interface with NAVRDS
  • Easy-to-use navigation unit with 4.3" TFT Touch Screen display and rechargeable battery
  • Simple destination input, turn-by-turn voice prompts, text-to-speech operation and selectable route guidance with 12 million Points of Interest preloaded
  • Built-in Bluetooth Hands-free (HFP) and Audio Streaming (A2DP & AVRCP) support
  • Play back MP3/WMA files and view JPEG/BMP images from SD/MMC cards up to 4GB
  • One-year limited warranty

I picked up one of these EZD580s about a week ago. In the box are the unit, car-mounting hardware, a USB-to-mini USB cable and some instructions sheets. I would think that it will be great and A-OK because it seems to work well. It came out of the box with the battery at 81% charged. But this is where I get stuck. It comes with a directions sheet for mounting the unit in your car, and a Quick Start guide for routing and street directions. But nothing in any of the included reference material tells one how long to charge, or recharge, the battery, or if there is an AC Charger available for this unit. I konw that the USB-to-mini USB cable is for charging the unit on your computer, but how long do you charge it? On the Clarion website, there is a "Product Manual" available for download. I downloaded and printed the "Product Manual" and guess what in the entire 71 pages, there is not one word regarding the charging and recharging of the battery, and also nothing about an AC Cahrger. The Product Manual does go into precise detail on how to select route guidance and street directions, the device's settings, etc. But nothing on step number 1 charging the battery! The battery charging issue aside, though, this is a real good unit. It has a big screen with easy to read text and numbers. You can use the included stylus or use your fingers to access the various menu items. When I initially turned it on, it took about a minute or two (which is normal for GPS devices) to locate the GPS signal. Once it locked in on the signal, it was easy rollin'. Entering your destinations, referencing the Points Of Interest, etc., are fairly intuitive, making this GPS unit fairly easy to use without getting an advanced scientific degree. On the negative side, support from Clarion is absolutely NON-EXISTANT. Calling the telephone numbers on the Clarion website results in a literal circle of recorded messages.

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good piece. money was ok, harder to use compared to a garmin. and later on, it broke. it would freeze, then finally stopped turning on. when it did work, it was ok. i had this unit replaced once already from clarion itself. buy a garmin.

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FYI, I operated this unit in Seattle, Washington and some in L.A.

Well I decided to be nice and give this unit a review of 2 Stars (I don't like it) when I was tempted to give it a 1 Star (I hate it) due to it's complete uselessness after about a month. After a while, this unit proved itself to be a lemon and completely worthless for getting anywhere (detailed explanation below). It worked fine for a month and I was excited that I had gotten a winning product.

Then the "out of memory" errors started. After about the first 2 maybe 3 of these errors, I thought it would just go away or just be a small nuisance. I was dead wrong.

OUT OF MEMORY

It got so bad in the weeks following that first month that it would freeze up and display critical "out of memory" errors every 30 seconds to 2 minutes while I was on a route. What's worse is it would slow WAY down before the error happened so I had to wait until the error happened before it would reboot itself so I could use the 20 or so seconds of directions before it slowed WAY down again until the imminent "out of memory" error reoccurred. Also, I needn't fail to mention that the reboot took a solid 2 minutes before I could get my directions back again.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONALITY DRAWBACKS

Besides the short battery life mentioned above and the maps being incomplete (both mentioned above in "Cons" section), another frustration with this unit is that it doesn't support SD cards larger than 4GB? Are you serious, Clarion? Did you design this unit to be used 9 years ago (when SD cards were invented, in 2001)?

What's worse about the memory situation is that, according to a rep at Clarion, the unit doesn't even store maps and other important and functional history on a SD card; it uses the memory that came with the unit which is 2GB. I have to visit clients all over the Seattle area and revisit them, so it would be nice to have a nice long history of all the places I've been without worrying about using up the 2GB.

Oh, by the way, before I even called Clarion I thoroughly went through every function and feature in the settings of the unit to figure out if the "out of memory" was warranted or maybe something I could adjust; and I tried resetting the device along with CLEARING THE MEMORY and of course nothing solved it.

So, buying a SD card (not much of an upgrade though being you can only add 4GB to 2GB) only makes it so you can put pictures and music on your GPS device. It would be much better to be able to use the SD card to store all the other critical mapping things since this is, after all, a GPS unit first and a multimedia player second.

CONCLUSION AND FURTHER NOTES ABOUT CLARION'S AFTER SALE SUPPORT

I didn't even delve into the super short battery life of 15-30 minutes (note also that this battery is only a few months old with minimal use) or talk much about the maps not having updated information. I will add, however, that it was on multiple occasions and not just an isolated experience or two that I got those messages about not finding an address or street (even though in most cases the streets and addresses had been in existence for more than 3 years). I even contacted TeleAtlas, the mapping software company who sold Clarion the software for this unit, and they will not produce updates for this unit. Everyone who buys this unit is apparently stuck with outdated maps indefinitely, and thus plumb out of luck.

Needless to say, I will be buying a unit with NAVTEQ mapping software (which provides free updates for life for many of the GPS units they are on) and will only recommend a unit with TeleAtlas maps if they ever decide to be more helpful to their paying customers.

So, I'm currently waiting through my second 2-week time-frame for my unit to be "fixed" by Clarion. The first time I sent it back I had high hopes that it would come back and work. Again, I was dead wrong. Not only did they not address the other issues I told them about; they didn't even fix the main "out of memory" issue that had rendered this unit usable. This 2nd time, I pleaded with the Clarion rep to replace this obvious lemon with a working unit and he insisted on doing it "by the book" and said that I would be getting the same unit back after they try to "fix" it again.

I can't risk going through yet another 2 weeks without the use of my GPS unit (since I use it everyday for my business), so I officially give up on Clarion and I'm getting a NAVTEQ unit, probably the Garmin Nuvi 265WT if it doesn't do the shutting down thing during inclement weather some people have had issues with. I can't in good conscience resell a lemon on eBay, so I'll probably just trash the Clarion and cut my losses.

Don't necessarily decide not to buy the Clarion EZD580 based on my experiences since it's possible that you could get a unit that doesn't go "out of memory" on ya and works fine for years. You could also have the same experience I did. Kind of a toss up.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Panasonic LC-X1220P Black Large 12V 20Ah VRLA Battery with Nut and Bolt Terminal

Panasonic LC-X1220P Black Large 12V 20Ah VRLA Battery with Nut and Bolt TerminalI think the basic battery design is fine. However, mine arrived beaten up due to woefully inadequate packaging. The box seams were split in several places and the battery had 2 corners which were flattened from impacts. When I looked to return the damaged item a screen pops up saying that hazardous materials cannot be returned. If I had it to do over again I'd try to find a store where I could inspect and buy undamaged goods.

Panasonic makes great batteries. You can get engineering details of this unit on-line at their Panasonic web site. I had wanted a 22Ahr battery to replace my Craftsman "Portable Power 1150" all-in-one air compressor / jump starter / inverter's Die Hard battery. This one had the exact same size, features, and ratings only it was a slightly lower 20Ahr (acceptable the largest I could find on-line). The first unit was shipped UPS with one layer of mini bubble wrap. At 15 pounds, you can imagine what happened... It did not leak but the corners were crushed/fractured and one soft lead terminal smashed beyond usability. Bravo to Amazon for sending a free no-hassle replacement, which wasn't packed much better, but with some luck arrived in good condition. Great price and great battery with a 3-to-10 year life depending on how you use it. It fit perfectly and works great in my power station. Minus one star for continuing to inadequately protect it for shipping it needs more than an Amazon book box when handled by rough shippers even if just another few wrappings of cardboard and tape. It seemed unfair that Amazon had to absorb the replacement cost when UPS did the damage.

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Shipped very quickly. The battery was just as described and so far has performed very well. Fits into the original battery tray of my 1975 r90s perfectly.

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I've used this 20AH-battery for years in my mobility scooter, and it's a great battery. Thus the five stars. It has great capacity, probably just as rated, and it lasts for years. Expect it to arrive damaged, though, if you order it here, so don't think that you can wait to order it until you really need it. It ships in a standard, flimsy Amazon box, with air-pillow packing that bursts when whacked by a 15-pound battery. I bought one here, and it arrived with a smashed terminal. Amazon gladly sent me another one, which arrived today with a hole in the box and in the plastic shell. They have (once again, happily) agreed to send me a third battery. Odds say it should get here in good shape, but we'll see. I've filled out the packaging feedback form twice now, so maybe the packaging will improve, but I doubt it. Oh, one more thing -you can't return the battery, so the regular returns process doesn't help you if you get a bashed one. Use another contact option -phone, chat, or e-mail.

7/28/12 update:

Amazon did not have a second replacement battery in stock, so I purchased it (via Amazon Marketplace) from Portable Power. It was a buck or so cheaper, got here a day faster than the Amazon orders, and was expertly packed. Nice heavy box, all six seams taped with fiber-reinforced paper tape, and very securely padded on all sides with fitted, sturdy, closed-cell-foam packing. The way a battery should be packed. Thanks, Portable Power!

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I ordered this battery for my '72 BMW R60/5. The price was right, shipping was timely, but the wrong model was sent. I received the model LC-X1220AP which is the same battery, but with 8mm threaded posts (nuts included,) rather than the "P" model with "nut and bolt" terminals as written in the product description.

I got it to work easily enough. I had to bend the negative lead to allow for attachment to the posts, and now I have to carry an 8mm wrench on the bike (the smallest toolkit wrench is a 10mm) but it seems to work just fine. Also, it was reading just a little over 12v as it came so I had to stick it on a charger to top it off before I put it on the bike (the /5 is pretty sensitive in that area...) Just got back from a spin and all seems well. Making what I got work was as I said easy enough, and certainly easier than returning and reordering, but if I purchase another I am going to double check that the terminals are the ones listed. Certainly better than receiving an "equivalent" battery model as many have reported.

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Sunday, January 19, 2014

New 2.0-Inch HD Dual Camera Car DVR Vehicle Accident Dash Recorder and 8 IR Night Vision Light

New 2.0-Inch HD Dual Camera Car DVR Vehicle Accident Dash Recorder and 8 IR Night Vision Light
  • LCD?2.0"TFT LCD
  • Lens:120 Wide Angle
  • With nigh vision function
  • Dual lens survailiance the outside and the inside together

It's constant recording :( Thought there's motion detection but I was wrong. The biggest disappointment was with the night vision. In fact IR Led's are not strong at all. You can see image only up to 2" in front of the camera ! HD is photo only, video is VGA. Wasting of money. Regrets, regrets...

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i ordered a "New 2.0-Inch HD Dual Camera Car DVR Vehicle Accident Dash Recorder and 8 IR Night Vision Light". the product sent is the older version without night vision.

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Love it, no problems at all Used it on a recent trip and it was great to have with us.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Arkon Slim-Grip Desktop Flat Surface Dashboard Travel Mount Holder for Samsung Galaxy S3 S III & Ot

Arkon Slim-Grip Desktop Flat Surface Dashboard Travel Mount Holder for Samsung Galaxy S3 S III & Other Smartphones - BlackI'm verrry happy with this product. I have a 2004 Mazda 3 and the dash is slightly curved enough that the window suction cups do not work on it. However, this one is different, and it sticks perfectly.

Pros:

-Suction cup sticks very well to surfaces that are slighlty curved or textured

-Solid construction

-Fully adjustable/maneuverable the arm is longer than many other mounts which is great

-Fits iPhone 5 perfectly (as well as iPhone 4 and I'm sure many other phones) and holds it well

-Can mount and remove your phone with one hand

-Looks nice

Cons:

-Slight vibration when you hit bumps, although this device is still better than any other mount I have used. I think the only way to reduce this would be to have a shorter 'arm' however that is one of the features I like

-The flat surface that says Arkon on it is made from a shiny plastic would be nicer if it was a matte finish like the rest of the product. This is only visible when you do not have your phone mounted however.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Uniden BC72XLT Handheld Scanner (Black)

Uniden BC72XLT Handheld ScannerAs they say, "a little bit of knowledge goes a long way..." If you live in or near a big city, this scanner will do absolutely no good because large metropolitan police forces use a trunk communication system due to the large number of units at work at one time. These systems aren't actually scrambled, but due to high volume of calls, it would be hard of a single scanner unit to keep track of them so while you might be able to hear one end of the converstaion, you won't necessarily be able to hear the other.

This unit is perfect for smaller cities which use frequencies betweem 153.0000 and 169.0000 for their police communications. The unit is also good for tracking airport traffic and, as you know by now, NASCAR events. The best thing to do when scanning for new frequencies is to have access to a code book for your area so you'll know what you're listening to at the time.

If you're technologically-challenged in any way, you're better off letting someone who knows what they're doing program the basic channels for you. I like the fact that's it's a lot smaller and not as heavy as its predecesors. It's a conspicuous as a mobile phone and a lot easier to carry on your belt without it getting in the way.

My #1 use for this scanner is for public safety scanning I have family in law enforcement & we like to listen in.

I own a Uniden BC248CLT, & for years I owned a BC80XLT handheld. My BC80XLT was recently damaged & needed replaced. I ordered this BC72XLT, & am ready to return it also. It is not anywhere near the quality my prior Uniden handheld was. My 80 picked up as well or better than my 248 does here at home. This 72 picks up maybe 50% of the traffic of my others--whether in the house, outside, or even right in town. The buttons on this are awful, too. I have to go through multiple steps to do things that took only 1 button press on the 80. The reception, though, is my biggest concern AND complaint. I never had to purchase any extra antenna or such for my other Uniden handheld to get the better reception. Also, the volume, even at max output, is only "normal" listening level--so if I am in a noisy environment, I cannot turn it up to hear it better. My old BC80XLT had much better volume.

An additional warning Uniden's Support has gone down the toilet. I thought Uniden was a company that would at least *acknowledge* my complaint, and maybe even have some suggestions of a better product all I got was an auto reply that I should hear from Customer Service in 2-3 business days--and then I never heard a thing. I checked my support question on their site, and it was marked "closed." Good luck!

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This scanner is everything that I expected it to be. It's small and compact, it's easy to hear, it's easy to program, and it's very useful. The price was very reasonable and it was well worth the money. I don't go a day without listening to it and it goes everywhere with me. The only negative thing about it is the batteries don't last long and when I have it in the car, the signal isn't very strong. If you purchase it, make sure you use rechargeable batteries with it, or if you are home, just keep it plugged in using the adapter that comes with it. Other than that, I highly recommend this scanner to everyone.

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This scanner is about as great as they come for its size!

Bearcat has a solid reputation and has been around a long while.

Its loaded with features crammed into a tiny box no bigger than your cell phone and fits well in your shirt pocket.

What I like about it is that it goes anywhere, uses only 2AA batteries, and works a good long time before the juice runs out.

It also comes with an AC adapter that seems to even help boost the signal somewhat.

The reception is very good with its slap on antenna, and 100 channels, 25mhz on up to 512UHF, is more than enough for those most popular and famous citizens band radio, police and emergency frequencies.

You better get one!

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This is a good scanner if you do not mind having the 800 mhz unavailable. Easy to use. Good price. Long wait time if you need to return this item to Amazon. BC92XLT from J&R Electronics has the 800 mhz for $30 more.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

EZOPower "Apple Certified" Rapid Portable Rechargeable External Battery Pack Charger - 1600mAh / Bl

EZOPower 'Apple Certified' Rapid Portable Rechargeable External Battery Pack Charger - 1600mAh / Black for Apple iPhone 4S, 4, 3GS, 3G, iPod Touch Nano
  • EZOPower Backup Battery in retail packaging. model # EZMFI26B
  • Battery capacity: 1600mAh. Input: DC 5V / 1A. Output: DC 5V / 1A
  • Press on/off button for 3 seconds to start charging your iPod or iPhone.
  • Portable, slim, and light weight design. Real time LED battery status indicator.
  • Recharge backup battery by connecting USB cable to PC or wall outlet. Integrated microchip prevents overcharging. Package includes backup battery & micro-USB charging cable.

First thing you should know that other reviews are crazy. The one with one star must of been defective because it still works great and charging is a piece of cake. The other one has an otterbox on it so of course it wouldn't stay on but he is extremely right in how powerful it is. I have a 4th generation iPod touch and the battery had almost two full charges and at least what I noticed, it does charge a little bit faster than the normal charging USB. I highly recommend buying this, it's a little pricy but with quality there's going to be a little extra spent. It's worth it though!

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It is very good. I would have rated it 5 but it falls out sometimes. Probably because my case is thick. it is an Otterbox.

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I use an Otterbox for my iPhone and the battery would not fit with Otterbox on. It kept falling out. It would be nice if a cable was offered to connect battery to the iPhone or had a longer neck on the battery to compensate for the Otterbox which most (I would assume) have to protect their phones.

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It is ok, but dont expect too much reserve power. Charge capacity is weak. I switched from iPhone 4 to 5 shortly after so I do not utilize this unit very often. But I still believe it is worth the price.

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Did not work from the onset. Charged it, plugged it into iPhone, iPod, iPad, all to no avail. Better off with a charger that actually uses the 15-pin cable for charging, as opposed to this one, with a micro USB.

Friday, September 27, 2013

3 PACK Battery Tender PLUS Trickle Charger 12 Volt 12V

3 PACK Battery Tender PLUS Trickle Charger 12 Volt 12VBought these to keep all our toys (mopeds, corvette, bobcats) charged over the winter. So far so good! Best price I found anywhere.

Hell yes! I had three of these units before. I have many vehicles with batteries, (4 trailers, 2 trucks, a car, a lawnmower) and some do not get enough use to keep the batteries charged. So, I now have 6 Battery Tender Plus chargers. I think I have my bases covered. I do, most definitely, recommend this product. I have relieved myself of a tremendous maintenance headache.

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I had a Battery Tender Plus before I bought these three and if I had more toys I would buy more of the same. Works great!!!

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Kenwood DNX6190HD In-Dash 2-DIN Head Unit Car Stereo

Kenwood DNX6190HD In-Dash 2-DIN Head Unit Car Stereo
  • 6.0 WVGA Touchscreen LCD
  • Garmin GPS Navigation System
  • Built-In Bluetooth A2DP Music Streaming
  • CD/DVD

Did a lot of research on double-din navigation units, and this is the one I decided to go with. The bottom line is, this Kenwood DNX6190HD has Garmin GPS. It works flawlessly, and if there are reviews with people telling you that something screwed up when updating the unit online, then they're stupid for updating it in the first place. This unit, right out of the box is perfect, nothing needs to be changed or adjusted (except for the audio settings). Everything about this unit works perfectly. I've got it in my 06 F150 matched with Infinity Kappa 6x8 Components (front) and Infinity Kappa 6x8 2-Ways (rear). The sound quality is amazing. The picture quality is amazing. Pick yourself up the Koolertron back up camera from Amazon for another $15 and your in business. I definitely didn't want to spend a ton of money on a head unit, but I wanted the GPS, which this unit has the BEST GPS. I have a good friend who purchased an expensive Alpine unit for like $1200, and he wished he bought this one. Don't spend anymore time looking for a head unit. Get this unit for sure.

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Do not buy this unit if the GPS is going to be the deal breaker. Garmin, which usually is great brand (I currently own and have owned several of their units in the past) is very much lacking in this unit. I don't know if it's Garmin or Kenwoods fault but it's operation leaves something to be desired. On numerous times during use, It will lock up with a notice that says application error. This is not good thing on a busy expressway, when you have several turns coming up.The screen freezes and you can't do anything else with it until you reset the unit. On several occaisions it has lost all my favorite saved locations; which I have to then painstakingly re-enter. For some reasons unknown, it will go back to 3D view after I set it to 2D track up in the settings screen.Also, even though it says I have the current software version, it is not. The speed limit changed on a major interstate that I travel daily a few months ago. My regular portable Garmin 1450 LMT has already updated it right after the change; but my Kenwood unit says it is still current. I do not know if this is a clunky / buggy version of their navigation software designed for Kenwood; or it is one of their normal versions that is not compatible with Kenwood units. You cannot even update at the Garmin site; it's not supported there. you need to go to Kenwoods site and the look for the update section. Makes me wonder if it will have support or updates acouple of years down the road when they discontinue it... Had I known of the GPS problems with this unit, I wouldn't have wasted the extra cash!

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I bought this to replace my DDX514 in my 2005 Nissan Altimas (w/o Bose). DDX419 is the direct model replacing the 514 but will be phased out and the DDX470 will be the new model. So far, I really like the DNX6990HD unit. No additional hardware was required in my replacement and install was the same except for the desire to bypass the parking brake safety.

NOTE: this unit will be replaced by the DNX690 in late February 2013 with four noticeable changes:

+user added custom background image

+improved bluetooth app access for Android

+slightly wider screen (6.93")

-fits fewer older vehicles (won't fit my 05 or my wife's 2010 altimas)

Although Kenwood states the boot time is about 27 seconds to the nav warning screen, it's a little less (around 19). Considering two things: this is a multifunction unit and proper driving skills dictate that after buckling your seat belt, checking mirrors, and checking rear view the unit will be ready before getting into gear it's not bad. The complaint that it takes as long as an "old computor [sic]" is as false as it is humorous.

Although Kenwood hasn't fully adopted the Android OS, it makes a great effort to include Android phones via Bluetooth. I am able to stream Pandora, Songza, Aha, Tune in, and several other music apps straight to the radio and use the on screen basic controls to change tracks. The downside is that specific app functions are not accessible as they would be with a direct iPod or iPhone connection. Still, most Android phone users should be pleased enough while others may find d this to be a deal breaker. Suffice to say, Android OS suffers the same "open" software issues any open platform will: each manufacturer will have something proprietary that Kenwood or any other manufacturer will never be able to completely catch up on. So.. Just be aware of that aspect in your decision.

I appreciate the split screen viewing. I can have nav on one half and my audio control on the other but the view of both is rather limited. There's no loss in function, but it's usually pointless to split the screen unless it phone and nav. To that point, the bluetooth phone function is good. My wife says I sound like it just speaker phone and she doesn't hear any road noise. I don't have to yell or speak abnormally loud, over enunciate words, or speak slowly for her to understand. Attempting the same with her iPhone however yielded slightly different results. The iOS bluetooth connectivity is spotty, but the call quality is lacking in my experience. I believe this is a problem with iOS and not Kenwood.

There are a few snags in updating things. Though I do not require updates, the process is a bit contrived. It requires access to the rear only USB (and installer will leave the dongle accessible), and access to a PC (sorry mac users). This is the only disappointing aspect of the unit kenwood clearly accommodates apple products well, but does not afford mac users the ability to update the unit or maps from their native systems.

Finally, the menus of Kenwood units have always made me wonder why the company doesn't hire a UX/UI designer, or if they ever have. Admittedly its rather unsightly, but the fact is that the menus aren't activated and navigated by touching it with my eyeball, making it a moot point. Users can however swap the placement of menu options. For example, an iPhone user prefers Pandora over HDradio great, press and hold the Pandora function, then slide it up to replace HD Radioa menu item defaulted as one of the three primary choices. In addition, the touch screen allows users to touch and scroll as one does on modern smartphones so there's no more pages to punch through. And, settings are very straight forward compared to older units.

Is this the end all headunit? Not by any means. The DNX6190HD is Kenwood "value added" GPS receiver of 2012 and is a nice budget model replacement for those looking to gain BT and NAV. For individuals looking for higher output in terms of audio quality and flexibility, consider the DNX6990HD. The difference being and addition 2W in amperage and higher RMS with an additional year warranty from Kenwood (and a few hundred more dollars).

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I was primarily after two things the Garmin navigation and bluetooth features (especially the audio bluetooth streaming). They both work great and I'm really happy with the unit. It boots up a little slow, seems a little sluggish at times navigating around, but overall is awesome. The Garmin navigation works great and the bluetooth call quality was surprisingly clear and worked well. It was very confusing that when I tried playing blutooth audio from my iPhone that the music only played out of the front speakers. Finally found that under the telephone settings (of all places) and was able to fix it so now I love that.

It takes a little getting used to the radio and figuring out presets when it's not easy to go from FM1 to FM2 or FM3, etc. You can't just jump to what you want very easily. Again, love the unit and would buy it again. There are a couple firmware updates out there that might make it work better also. I haven't tried that yet. Still getting used to it and love getting in my vehicle to use it!

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MAC users cannot update Garmin/Kenwood GPS systems.

I have been back and forth with product support and they confirmed this.

If you ever want to upgrade your system and firmware,

you will not be able to do it from a MAC computer.

Rendering the system obsolete within a year or two after purchase !

Friday, August 2, 2013

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 3 SCH-I535 (S3 / S III) compatible Universal Car Mount Lighter Socket Dock

Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 3 SCH-I535 compatible Universal Car Mount Lighter Socket Dock with USB and Charging Plugalthough i have only been using this product for a few days, i already see how much functionality it provides. i am quite pleased with it and will likely purchase one for my wife's car. the only thing that would make this purchase better would be if it was fulfilled as Amazon Prime.

This is not a Verizon product as the description led me to believe it is a one size fits all of very poor quality. I do not recommend this product.

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Friday, July 5, 2013

Kinetik KHC1800 1800-Watt 12-Vault Power Cell

Kinetik KHC1800 1800-Watt 12-Vault Power Cell
  • AGM Technology
  • Sealed Non-Spillable Design
  • Mount In Any Position
  • Ultra Low ESR
  • Superior Heat & Vibration Resistance

Had a kinetik 1400 before this and this was the best purchase I have made for my Sound System so far. Everything starts with good power sources, you can't have loudness and clarity without the power there for it and this supplies all of it and then some. Just going from a 1400 to an 1800 I can hear the difference, Never buy a capacitor again biggest waste of money if you ask me. Buy one of these as a spare for the trunk and run 1/0awg wire to power it.

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I bought this item for a 2005 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. I installed about 1500 watts of stereo equipment in my truck and of course it put my electrical system to the test. After doing the big 3 I realized that my electrical system was still being over taxed. I decided to replace my oem battery with this one and it helped tremendously. My system sounds crystal clear no matter what I am playing and no more dimming lights, or battery gauge going crazy because of the electrical drain. BUT!!!! The battery post are screw in. That is not the problem. The problem is the post head was forged around a bolt, and since the head is lead it has stripped off the head. Kinetic should have produced these the same way an oem battery is designed to prevent this. For the price I paid I expected a little better quality. If you can find a battery post that is better built then go for it, because I am telling you, if your electrical system can't handle your stereo this is the fix. I have tried to run this battery down to a point were my truck wont start and I haven't yet. The stereo shuts off first and then I turn on the switch and the truck starts immediately. The battery post is the only reason I gave this a 3.

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This battery has already died in my car several times and i have had it for 4 months. And its impossible to contact amazon about the issue in a replacement or warranty

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Lots of fabrication to get this into a Honda but well worth it. This thing will run my system at 75% gain with the engine off. Don't go home with out one.

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