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Black Bull BFC12 Automatic Battery Float Charger

I like the fact that unlike some other trickle chargers it specifically confirms when it is charging. I have one from Harbor Freight that only indicates if it is either plugged in or connected to the battery. If the battery leads come off it still shows that it's on just because it's still plugged in. The only improvement I would make is that the battery leads could stand to be longer.

I've had one of these float chargers on my C6 Corvette battery for 6 years. Maintains a full charge and doesn't boil out the battery. Works great on the yard tractor and generator battery also.Don't be fooled by the cheap price, it works better than one I spent $130.00 on!

4/3/2013 Unit still works fine.

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This is a great trickle charger. The 'charging' light is a nice add to one I have that didn't include that. I got it for my generator that's used only when the power goes out so it's nice to know it's charged and ready to go when I need it.

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I kept a motorcycle ready to go in an unheated garage thru a nasty winter. Started once in awhile with full battery

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This product is supposed to be used to maintain a charge on a battery but I was able to fully charge a brand new uncharged motorcycle battery. I left it on there for about 48 hours just to be sure it gets a good charge and it worked. The product itself is not anywhere near amazing quality, but it gets the job done for such a small price so I can't take away any stars.

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Crimestopper RS7-G3 Gen 3 2 Way Paging Remote Start System

The remote unit is very sensitive and it is easy to turn the car on when you don't mean to do so.

I bought this remote starter for my wife. She is now able to start her car from her station at work. She works in a building that has a metal exterior and is at least 1500 feet from her car. She no longer has to get into a cold car after she is done with work, we are from Wisconsin and it gets very cold here. In fact, the outside temperature as I write this is 15 degrees below zero with a wind chill of 31 below zero! To say that she loves it is an understatement! The primary key fob has a screen on it that shows whether or not the car has actually started. It's timer function is a great idea, the car will shut off after 20 minutes if you haven't inserted the key into ignition of the car, just in case you forget that you've started the car, eliminating the possibility of running the car out of gas. I highly recommend this remote start. In fact, I'm thinking of ordering another one for myself to install in my truck.

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I bought two RS7-G3 about 2 months ago. They work great. The one way side kick transmitter does not look like the one on Amazon.com. The unit does not have a seperate wire for car starter disable. I had to use diodes to split the signal for the bypass transponder and car starter disable. I had to purchase diodes and relays seperately...

Crimestopper RS7-G3 + Fortin Evo-all bypass transponder (made in Canada)

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Belkin Car Charger with 8-Pin Lightning Cable Connector to USB Cable for Apple iPhone 5, iPad (4th

• Ultra-compact  
• Plugs into any car power outlet  
• 10 Watts/2.1 Amp  
• Includes separate 4 foot Lightning to USB cable  
• Powered USB port  

Even without any reviews here, this one fits the bill for me. After reviewing various Lightning chargers from Griffin, Kensington, and Belkin, I chose this one for a some key reasons.

2.1 AMP OUTPUT: This ensures I have the maximum electrical output available. FYI: 2.1 amps multiplied by 5 Volts DC = 10.5 watts, but labels will only show 10 watts

COMPACT SIZE: This fits in a vehicle 12 volt socket well and protrudes only enough to get a good grip to pull it out with your fingers. Some products were unnecessarily long or bulky; I prefer simple.

REMOVABLE USB CORD: Instead of a hardwired connection, I have the versatility to swap out the Lightning cord with a USB to micro USB cord for my wife's phone or the USB to Apple 30-pin connector for the iPad. If you find nothing but the Apple OEM size of lightning connections fits with your phone case, you can buy this same item without the cord for less $ and use your own cord. Search: F8J051ttWHT (color white) or F8J051ttBLK (color black)

NO RING OF LIGHT: So many reviewers of products complained about the light ring feature being a distraction. This model features a simple round green LED light that is not much brighter than the console button lights in my car. I ended up twisting the light to the 3 o'clock position where the USB connector blocks my direct line-of sight to it. If I wanted to, a small piece of black electrical tape would cover the LED completely and easily since it is away from the USB connection. This is the 1 feature I valued to prefer it over the Belkin # F8J090bt04-BLK, which has the same power output and small form factor.

Is it cheap, no. But would I rather spend less and give up some these features.......no. I would have bought the version of this product less the 4' cord if a good coiled cord were available(I didn't like the Griffin coiled cord). Thanks for reading!

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The iPhone wall outlet chargers are super-quick at charging. I have gone from 30% to 90% in about an hour. You get used to that kind of speed charging and this 2.1 AMP car charger give you exactly that! Initially, I scoffed at the price for these high AMP chargers and bought a 1 AMP car charger. Since my ride to work in less than 20 minutes, I would probably get 10% more charge off the 1 AMP charger, but with this 2.1 AMP charger, I manage to juice up about 25%. The really cool part of this charger is that I can pull out the USB cable and continue charging my phone via my laptop USB port.

The charger is well-designed and has a robust construction Apple worthy! The charger sits flush with my power outlet with just enough of it popping out to get an easy grip for removal. The charger does not have any edges, it blends well into the dash with only the distinctive green bezel being highlighted adds a little color to my drab dash. I also love the new low-profile negative (outer) terminal design. No more accidental snagging and ripping the terminal out of the charger. It also helps with a smoother insertion and removal from the power outlet.

The lightning connector is well designed and fits most cases without any issue (check images above)

Pros:

* Solid feel to the product. Well built and sturdy parts charger, cable and lightning connector

* Included USB Lightning cable

* Slim profile charger that sits flush and does not get in the way

* Fast charging almost as fast as a wall outlet charger. Approx 2.5 hours for a full charge

* Well designed lightning connector fits most cases without any issue

Cons:

* Pricey at $35 but not too expensive at current market rates for a 2.1 AMP charger with a reliable, detachable Lightning cable

* The charger has a Green LED that remains on when the charger is connected. It seems inefficient to power the gremlins. I have old USB car chargers that turn-off when a device is not plugged in, light up Red when charging and Green when fully charged I paid less than $10 for those chargers

* For a car, I prefer a coiled cable like this one, just keeps things compact Griffin Tech PowerJolt SE Coiled Lightning Car Charger for iPhone 5, Touch 5G, Nano 7G

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The car charger I was using before this was the Kensington K39224US PowerBolt Micro Car Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod, including iPhone 4. Since I upgraded to the iPhone 5, I only had to buy a Apple Lightning to USB Cable to keep using that one, which is 2.1 amps, like this one by Belkin.

After using the Belkin, I would say it is comparable to the Kensington charger, but it already comes with a Lightning to USB cable, so that may figure in one's comparison of their prices if one doesn't already have a cable.

In a 30 minute drive, my iPhone 5 increased in charge from 50% to 89% using the Belkin, for an average of 1.3% increase in charge per minute. This seems comparable to my former charger.

Either product is excellent, and the fact that they can charge any of the Apple products quickly, assuming you have the proper USB cables, is convenient.

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Fantastic charger for a great price! Nice long cord stretches from one end of the car to the other and allows easy access. Cord charges your iPhone 5 but charger head will accommodate a plug for any other USB cord. I'm so pleased with the quality of this device. Belkin always makes superior products

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Adaptibility of this item is unequaled. Perfect for all your iPhone 5 charging needs. BTW, I'v never purchased a Belkin product that disappointed.

BESTEK Dual 110V AC outlets and Dual USB 3.1A 300w power inverter car dc 12v to 110v ac inverter dc

• Converts 12-volt DC power from a vehicle battery to 120-volt AC power. Simply plug the inverter into your vehicle's DC outlet, and connect your device to the inverter's AC outlet or USB port.providing on-the-go household power in the vehicle.
• Dual 110V AC oulets and Dual USB ports 3.1A totally, one with 1A and the other 2.1A for iPad and other larger devices fast charging
• Short circuit,overload,overheat,low battery voltage,over battery voltage Protections, Full protection features and Auto-shutdown keep your appliance and car from damage of overheating, over load , low load, short circuit, low voltage and over voltage.
• High tech achieved: Input & Output Isolation avoid electric shock ! Built-in fuse & cooling fan. Resum working after protections.
• For DC12V and Car ONLY, not applied for DC24V and airplane use !

Arrived bubble wrapped in a small priority shipping box; not a retail package. This is a 1 piece unit, no accessories and a single half sheet of instructions. No loose parts to worry about, the plug is permanently attached and plugs directly into cig adapter. I like the compact size and feel of this unit. The cord is about the right length for me, there is 22" of wire between the plug and the unit. It'll reach the passenger seat just fine from the console. Mine works and produces modified AC power which runs my gadgets nicely (chargers: both USB and AC wall warts). The included USB ports are a bonus. My biggest disappointment is that the fan remains on continuously. This means I'll only be able to use it in situations where the car is running. I had hoped the fan would only turn on when it needed to cool down.

Due to the inefficiencies of a continuous fan, this unit is not a reasonable choice in an off grid battery situation. It is fine in a running car. I bought this unit hoping I could use it in a camping kit but it would quickly drain my solar charged portable battery system (only 9Ah). I'm going to keep it, but it's less useful than I had hoped. I won't be unable to leave this unit turned on when I'm away from the car or it'll drain the car battery, which is unacceptable.

The sales info says "Temperature controlled cooling fan" which tells me the fan should not be on unless it needs to cool the unit. I've contacted the seller to see how we'll resolve this. Perhaps I have a bad unit? *** Update from seller, this unit is working as designed ***

3 stars for delivering the power and having a USB port, but not more due to the noise and waste of energy a full time cooling fan causes. If the fan only went on as needed this would be a nice 5 star Inverter.

*** Update ***

Contacted seller, after a couple of email exchanges it was determined that this unit will keep the fan on at all times. While the unit differs from how I understood the listing, it's not worth my time to send it back. When I ordered mine, 1/3rd of the price was paid in shipping fees, so I'll keep this unit as an in-car unit and look to find something else that will be more efficient in a solar/battery based system.

If your intended use is in a car, the fan is most likely not a problem. You can also check to see if your Cig adapter shuts off when you turn off your keys, then it's even less of an issue as it won't drain your batteries when you leave your car. I have a Cig adapter in the trunk I use to power/charge things on trips and when traveling, mine turns off with the key so I can use this in the car without worry.

Mine continues to work well and has survived weeks in my trunk in the hot AZ sun.

*** For comparison purposes I have also reviewed the GoPower 175w inverter and compare that unit with this one side by side. You will find that video here:

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I purchased this adapter for my cross country road trip and it has been so useful! We frequently camp and the adapter is perfect for charging phones and cameras. I've used it for my hair straightener and we have used it to inflate our inflatable mattress. HIGHLY recommended. The customer service from this company is fantastic as well.

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Product was delivered promptly. Charges my laptop in just over 1 hour. Also used with a multiple outlet power strip to charge 2 Dewalt 18V batteries together. Fan is fairly quiet.

Cons. Cord could be longer.

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Overall I can recommend as long as you understand what you are getting. A nice little inverter for the money. The things that might surprise you is the little cooling fan never turns off. Not a super big deal but it does draw a little under half an amp just to run the units cooling fan. Having two USB ports was why I bought it. Watch the video and you will see more about power draw.

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I was watching the coverage of the aftermath of hurricane Sandy when the reporter showed a line of people waiting to plug in their personal communication devices in a power strip that the mobile reporting van had generously given them access to, and it occured to me that a simple 12 volt power port (cigarette lighter socket) adapter might be handy in the event of a power failure lasting for more than a day or two. Realizing that everyone in my household has different charging adapters, I thought that maybe I should look for a small inverter where we could all recharge our devices from the 120 volt output of such a device. Now I realize that you can drop a lot of money in a hurry when you start getting into higher output true sinewave inverters and I wasn't really looking to bust my budget, so when I came across this one for 26 bucks I ordered one just for emergencies. I also own a ES5000 12 volt jumper pack which has a power port built in, so I plugged in the BESTEK inverter and my Intertek "KILL A WATT" power monitor and tried out a variety of different devices. Unloaded, the output was 112 volts. Loaded, it rose to 116 voltsboth acceptable. The frequency held rock solid at 59 Hz, again acceptable. I powered everything from a small battery charger (Dremal tool) to my laptop, to a radio/ CD player, to a small 50 watt table lamp. Everything worked as advertised. The fan does run continuously and it does make a fan noise but that doesn't affect what I'm going to use it for. You might want to consider buying a power socket that has alligator clips attached so you can power it from a stand alone battery if necessary. Remember, this is only a 300 watt inverter so check out the amperage draw of what you are going to power up first (volts X amps = watts) i.e. a 300 watt bulb @ 115 volts draws 2.61 amps. So limit your device draw to about 2.5 amps and you will do just fine.

iSkin CERULEAN TX + RX - Bluetooth 2.0 Transmitter and Receiver Set for iPod

I've waited on an iPod till there was something available without wires or earbuds to listen to my music. This iSkin Bluetooth Transmitter prompted me to get an iPod (80 gig Classic). I haven't been sold on docks or secondary remotes nor was I interested in sitting around with ear devices. I like to share my music and pipe it into my home stereo and also my car. This device works well but has a slight pause from time to time. But the best part is the ability to be anywhere within distance (30 feet) and use the iPod as the remote and enjoy whatever your in the mood to listen to. If it came with a USB plug-in adapter to power the Bluetooth receiver and a iPod 30 pin to analog RCA composite cable to hook to the stereo it would be 5 stars. These are items you'll have to run out and buy. Keep in mind if you want all the quality in sound you can get, you'll want this to channel from your iPod dock connector on the Bluetooth receiver and not the mini plug-in on it. So currently I have my Bluetooth receiver hooked up to a 30 pin dock cable with the RCAs on the other end hooked to the stereo. The USB cable is plugged into the plug-in adapter to power the Bluetooth receiver.

Quick tip....

Set your volume up all the way on your iPod before you plug in the transmitter.

You loose the "volume" in your iPod settings once the transmitter is plugged in. You still can control the volume though. After that set the volume a little higher than usual on your stereo and then control how high or low you want your volume from your iPod when playing music.

The performance over all is good and like I've said I notice a pause from time to time. It also looks good like it is actually part of the iPod and not some bulky device attached to it.

Hope this informs those who are interested in this iSkin product.

Well,well...Wireless Bluetooth Transmitter for your iPod. That is already very convincing.

This package includes the both TX(transmitter) and RX(Reciever). All cables are also included in the box.

First of all, their quality is amazing.It delivers sound exactly as if you connected a Monster HDA iPod cable to the iPod, but I repeat...it's wireless!

Second:If you got some good iPod woofers, like BOSE SoundDock System, this is just the best way to give them a very useful remote control, simply because you can change songs or do whatever you like with your iPod in a range of aprox. 12 meters (if there are walls within) and also that the RX has the female dock connector to attach it easily to your speakers.

Third: Here its where the cons. start to be written. The both TX and RX recieve energy through the iPod and iPod dock compatible speakers, but if you want to use them with another device (any with a headphone output) you'll have to plug them with a 5V adapter or connect them to the computer. The good thing about them, is that the TX has got input port and the RX an output port. (again, both headphone-like outputs) They would be perfect if they had some sort of rechargable battery inside.

Fourth:Have you ever seen other Bluetooth transmitter stations? They are very good, but very BIG too. The TX+RX are so small you can take them wherever you want to. They have also a nice design, that won't make your iPod look like a thing with a black extension.

Fifth: Do you just thought this was an audio device-exclusive product? Nope. You can also connect the TX to your PC or Mac with the mini-pin USB cable to send wirelessly all the sound delivered by the computer.

Sixth (and the only bad contra): This marvel is a bit pricey, don't you think?

However, it's worth the price, because on the iSkin Online Store costs more than here. You won't regret it after all. :-)

P.D.:Please, change the title name for the product! It was difficult for me to find it in Amazon. Put something like iPod Bluetooth transmitter or any other thing about the iPod. THANK YOU

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I've used only the receiver portion of this kit to provide a2dp input on my car. (2012 Audi A5 with MMI 3G -requires a modified AMI cable)

The product works as advertised and provides excellent sound quality -much better than other bluetooth devices I've used. I was surprised by the package contents. It includes a number of USB adapter cables, etc. that I was not expecting to ship with the product.

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I wanted to stream music from my phone to 2012 Audi vehicle's stereo system. This product does connect will with the ipod connector but never recognizes as connected on MMI screen. Later learned that these products are not compatible with Audi 3rd generation MMI system. This works fine with 2nd generation MMI system though.

Have to blame Audi for this.

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I see some comments saying it doesn't work with iPhone. Not only it does work, but you only need half the product, since the iPhone has a Bluetooth connect and can connect directly into the RX module. Some people should really read the F*Manual before commenting senselessly...

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EZOPower "Apple Certified" 90° Rotatable Rapid Car Charger w/ IC Chip - No Overcharging for Apple

• EZOPower Car Charger in retail packaging. Model # EZMFI24W
• Made for iPod iPhone / Licensed by Apple.
• Keep your phone charged while on the road! Input : DC 10-24V. Output : DC 5 V/1A
• Cable length: 120cm / 3.9 Feet. 90° rotatable SR design. Stable current with built-in short-circuit and over-current protection.
• Plugs into car cigarette lighter socket to charge iPod or iPhone. A convenient, travel-ready solution for keeping your iPod or iPhone charged when you are on the road.

This product is amazing. It charges my iPhone super fast, and it's so convenient to carry with you, anywhere that you need to take it. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who looking for an Apple-certified charger.

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Optima Batteries 8016-103 D34M BlueTop Dual Purpose Battery

I use Optima Blue Top batteries as a power backup with a pure sinewave inverter/charger. They are powerful and can be mounted at any angle since they are sealed and don't vent gas like a flooded battery. Being sealed, the posts don't corrode like regular batteries and the can be used indoors with care. When under a load they hold at 12 volts for a long time and recharge much faster than most batteries and do not heat up even when charged fast, like 70 amps. Optima could package them a little better for shipping one was cracked at the bottom. A piece of stryofoam in the bottom of the box would have saved it from damage. Amazon did send a replacement. Thanks.

Awesome battery which does not require a whole lot of charging to keep it topped off when setting during the winter months; I have a regular WalMart Deep Cycle battery for starting and it does require alot of changing. Recovery time after a full day of fishing is much less than regular deep cycle batteries. If you are a fisherman and want a battery the will deliver this is it but if you are running one of the larger trolling motors purchase the next step up in this battery. Well worth the money.

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Optima Batteries 8016-103 D34M BlueTop Dual Purpose Battery

I read this was the ultimate Optima battery for my RV. I ordered one, but the poor packaging by Amazon resulted in a severly cracked battery, exposing the core, when it was delivered. I have read other customer reviews stating their battery was damaged when delivered. Is not transporting or delivering a cracked battery a bio hazard? Customer Service quickly and cheerfully refunded my money because there were no more in stock. Now that the stock has been replenished the battery costs more and I am not sure if it will not arrive damaged. Amazon should read the reviews and package properly.

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Amazon has not corrected the packaging problem with these batteries. The battery arrived in a box with a single layer of bubble wrap over the top of the battery. The top of the battery was cracked and the cells inside were visible. I purchased this battery to replace a blue top optima I have had for 8 years. The best battery I have ever owned! I used it for everything from powering 12volt lights in a cabin, to the only power supply in my rock crawler that has a 8k lb winch, 3k lb winch, off-road driving lights, 6 auxiliary lights, air compressor and 300 watt stereo system. I highly recommend the battery, however...do not buy it from amazon. I did get my money back. At first the rep said they could only refund half. I said that was unacceptable and they agreed to a full refund.

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Great battery for what I needed. Fits great in my little john boat and has plenty of power for my trolling motor. It is a little heavier than I had expected but still lighter than most batteries. Also was received very quickly as usual with stuff I have ordered from Amazon. I would recommend this battery to all avid fisherman definitly worth the money!

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Kicker 09XI44 X-Series 4-Channel 4.0 Meter ROHS Compliant Twisted Pair Audio Interconnect Cable

• Dual Twisted Twisted Pair Conducters to eliminate inducted noise and interference
• Hyper-flex technolgy allows the wire to bend, twist or contort in any way possible
• Gold-cut collars, dual-split center pin and black protective-mesh, wire-loom jacket

i like em. have an entire kicker set up to see how i like kicker and these bad boys connect my receiver to the amp. kicker is a good brand. livin loud

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KICKER JUST THE BEST THERE CAN BE THIS ARE THE BEST 4 CHANNEL RCA MAKES A CLEAN INSTALLATION GOOD FOR YOUR MIDS AND HIGHS AMP DOUBLE TWIST TECHNOLOGY THE PICTURE IS NOT THE ACTUAL ITEM BUT ITS THE KICKER 09XI44

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Pros: Above average cable quality, good signal transfer, fairly rugged

Cons: VERY difficult to remove, shell that attaches to RCA terminal can come loose/unscrew easily

Purchased this through an Amazon vendor at a price that was roughly half that of a local store. Has been through two cars in two years and cables are still going pretty strong. The tendency of the terminal ends to unscrew and the difficulty of removing it is probably going to get me to shy away from Kicker RCAs in the future.

Note: The picture is a bit misleading. The photo Amazon provides is not the X-series.

Bracketron IPM-422-BX Universal 12V Power Dock with X-Grip Holder and USB Port - Retail Packaging -

If you have a vertical lighter port in your car and don't need a gooseneck then this one os the way to go. It doesn't have the same instability issues that a lot of these things have.

The plastic has a nice classy feel to it and it adjusts easily.

Device is ok, although the USB power cable is what I would call cheap. I use an old external hard drive cable which is shorter and much better quality.

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I bought this dock/holder to replace one used for an iPhone 4 that was not compatible with an iPhone 5. So far the dock has worked just fine. It holds the phone in a stable position and has never rotated in the power outlet. It is a bother to have to attach two cables (power and audio) when using the phone but that can be blamed on Apple for changing the power connector.

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I use this to hold my IPhone5. It fits! The slide adjustment is easy to work. The holder is strong and does not make me feel like my phone is going to be tossed around on a bumpy road. I have not used the power aspect of the unit, so I cannot rate its ability to re-charge the phone. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a good car phone holder.

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Works as described but in my Forrester the power outlet is low and so the holder is at an awkward height for me.

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Nexus One Car Dock - By Google / HTC

• Genuine HTC / Google Nexus One Item
• Built in speaker
• The car dock uses bluetooth to connect to Nexus One

I purchased this just under a month ago and have been extremely happy with it. A few points:

1. I didn't want to mount it to my windshield or permanently to my dash. I bought a weighted GPS Dash pad and have it sitting on my dash. It's comfortably within reach and hasn't budged.

2. I highly recommend a homescreen replacement that allows for landscape orientation. I use HelixLauncher so I can access all the functions easily.

3. The dock has speakers built in. This is great for amplifying calls but you'll probably want to use a 3.5 plug to pipe music into your speaker. Under settings-dock, make sure you select the option to use the dock for calls, but not audio.

4. Get in the habit of adding the address to your calendar events. Once you get into the car you can just tap into your calendar and navigate to the location.

This is a great item, and considering the battery life on the N1 I consider it to be a necessity.

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If you use the Nexus One as a GPS device, this car dock is a must have. The speakers on the dock are great. Music and Navigation sounds really good on it.

One of the review says that this obstructs view and is unsafe. I have a few comments about that. First of all, you select where to mount the dock, so if it obstructs your view, then you should really pick another spot to mount it. Also, all GPS devices are unsafe if you are playing with it while driving. You're suppose to set it before driving your car and the GPS will give you direction as you are driving. It's really not a good idea to be playing with the GPS when the car is moving. That is almost as bad as texting while driving.

Also regarding:

Other design flops:

dock has volume control that does not work if the base is not plugged in

Of course you have to plug it in, where else would the energy come from? Also you want to plug it in so you can charge your phone. Otherwise your phone's battery will be drained.

phone's volume control buttons are covered by the dock

The dock has buttons for volume controls.

dangerously heavy

It's a little on the heavy side, but I wouldn't say that it's dangerously heavy.

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The dock is strongly build that will last for lifetime, unlike other cheap dock.

very beautiful / professional look/ easy to install on the car.

you can plug in the AUX cable to the dock and play mp3 from the phone.

the dock also has the bluetooth integrated for wireless calling or music.

Strongly recommended

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I haven't used this in a long time, but this was a really great product. It fit my Nexus One well, I used it when traveling and it was easy to route the cables.

OK, this car dock is fantastic, I use every day with my phone. I have built in Bluetooth in my phone so I don't actually use that particular feature, but I have tried it and it it loud enough to hear the callers on the other line. The fit and finish is exceptional, and it even fits my phone with the invisible shield that I have on the phone. As I mentioned in the title, I with that it would tilt a bit more, so that the base would be out of my view when attached to the windshield. Literally 2 degrees more would do it.

Pioneer DEH-P8300UB CD Receiver with iPod/iPhone Control, Pandora Player and Graphic OEL Display

• Single-DIN AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/WAV, USB, iPod/iPhone receiver
• Custom audio components; 4 x 50W MOSFET amplifier with three high-volt (4V) RCA preamp outputs for system expansion
• Detachable faceplate with two-line LCD display; separate customizable illumination for keys/display
• Includes front panel auxiliary input, USB port with direct iPod control, iPhone Pandora integration
• Add Bluetooth, HD Radio, or Satellite Radio with Pioneer add-ons

I've owned a few Pioneer head units. This one is tied with an older Premier 860 MP. But this one is by far, for the money, the best. It is super easy to set up and works seamlessly with USB and/or iPod controls. The 4v pre-amp voltage is VERY nice. Which is actually what puts it on the same level as the 860, in my opinion. For 4v, its very clean. Better than the 6.5v from the 860, oddly. If you are reading reviews to help make your decision, take this one as some advice...get it. lol. The screen's auto-reversing can be turned off, the button press beeping can be turned off, the ignition switch off chimes can be turned off. Its a VERY clean sounding and strong head unit. VERY well worth the money.

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I first would like to say, I have NEVER felt compelled to review an item before but because this stereo has gone so far beyond what I ever expected that I felt I had to write a review. I bought this stereo to replace a very nice Kenwood deck because that Kenwood was older and didn't have any way to use my iPod without using one of those worthless transmitters. This stereo has magnificent sound. They squeeze all the best out of my Rockford Fosgate speakers. I love being able to run my iPod with the receiver. I wouldn't change a single thing about this receiver. I love having the RDS,iTunes Tagging,the remote control and the rest of the perks that come with this receiver. I have had many different brands of receivers over the last 25 years but I have never had one that had the sound this one has nor have I ever had a receiver that was as versatile as this one. If you're looking for a new receiver to replace either a stock or aftermarket receiver, there is no better choice than this Pioneer DEH-P8300UB. Before I make any significant purchase I research it to death. I was looking for a receiver that allowed me to take full advantage of my iPod and this does that. I could go on and on but I think it's suffice to say that I have researched Alpine, Kenwood, Sony, JVC, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Jensen and others and none of them had the reviews or the features of the Pioneer. If you want a receiver that will allow you to enjoy your iPod/iPhone, you won't find a better receiver than this Pioneer.

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I just got it yesterday and it took no time to replace my old system. I was concerned that I wouldn't know what wire needed to be connected to what, but luckily my existing system had the same color scheme! i cut the old wiring connections and re-connected the included harness and i was up and playing with the system.

It wasn't as intuitive as i had hoped for making band selections, but the manual was easy enough to figure out. The only drawback I have seen so far is that i cannot select a playlist from my iphone to play i can select a genre,artists, albums, songs, but not my playlists. However, there is an application that can be downloaded from Pioneer that will allow me to create playlists that can be played. Guess what I am about to do! :)

Also, I love the Pandora capability!

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I bought this based on reviews and regret it. It is a good sounding stereo and play a wide variety of media but the interface is a big downfall.

First the good:

It does play mp3's from just about anything I can plug in via USB; not just an iPod but an SD card, Sansa and other players and media formats.

The sound is a lot better than the stock Ford unit, even with the EOM speakers.

Installation is pretty simple provided you know what you are doing.

The bad is that I really can't get over the interface. I imagine that this was aimed at some sub-market or a demo environment because it really is not good for a dash of a vehicle!

As some have pointed out, the MC button is really hard to press even in the driveway. Put a rubber band behind it and it might lessen the sensitivity.

There really is no good display setting that I like. You have dolphins, a DJ of some useless graphics, but no way to set this thing to display info that is useful like the time. It randomly shows the clock in a small piece of text or the elapsed time since you started the engine. It also turn the entire screen to a super bright display making nighttime driving a bit distracting.

I find it hard to tune in the audio but this might be my situation. Sometime there is no bass then it is pounding. There is a bunch of Audio and EQ settings via the MC button but getting in and out them is frustrating at best.

Really, if you have steering wheel controls or want to use this with just the remote (line-of-sight only) then this would be a fine unit. But it does not belong on a dashboard. Maybe in the trunk with a wired remote!

Maybe I just expect more though.

Great head unit, got it as an upgrade to aprevious premium series from pioneer too, this one has an even better sounding pre-amp, went nice with only 2 kits on front, a sub, 400 watt amp on 2+1 mode and a crossover for subfiltering and reducing the noise from my engine (it has some interference on the tweeters). The compressed sound enhancer works great (similar to creative's sound cards enhancers) and the 5 band equalizer too, these are the most significant changes I noticed... having 2 custom equalizer settings also helps. The lights are sort of bright even in the dimmerest mode, for night riding, but it does have a "switch display off" option that also functions much better.

About the USB thing, I don't have an Ipod or Iphone, so I use an android device and USB pen drive for music, together with the pioneer folder and file navigation. The thing is that this unit does not put the music from the folders on alphabetical order, the sorting only works with ipods... that, I discovered after some weeks, is because of the FAT system restrictions, so in order to have the music sorted as in a computer you need to use some FAT sorting software...

This FAT sorting solved the problem, but it would be much better to have this information on the user's manual, that I had to read over and over for nothing!!

That said, I recommend the product for its fidelity, easy usage and simple functions... only flaw that I remember is the main control being sometimes too sensible, but my previous device was even worse on this matter and it is kind of safe as I avoid using the control while driving faster or in bad conditions.

Radar Detector Car Dash and Windshield Mount

In California, it is illegal to have anything mounted to your windshield. GPS, Radar Detectors, etc. If an Officer feels inclined to, he can actually pull you over and ticket you for a windshield mounted device.

I have an Escort Passport 9500ix. I was using the windshield mount it came with. However, I noticed that it was rubbing up against my windshield when I drove and (I'm sure) in part to the dual 12's in the back. It was evident that continual use of the supplied windshield mount would eventually lead to a damaged windshield.

This dash mount is working great. It holds my radar detector perfectly still away from the windshield, while obeying one of CA's many ridiculous laws. Plus, it elevates the radar detector to the perfect spot in order to detect laser without jeopardizing radar detection.

Really regret that I purchased this. I needed to mount a radar detector on my dash, and used the circular mounting plate. Even in just moderate sun, in two days the plate warped severely. When I tried to move it to another spot, the whole thing broke in two! Not surprising for a cheap piece of plastic. This is cheap junk -at least the dash mounting piece. In terms of radar detectors, using this product to mount on a windshield is also useless, as the mounting piece that attaches to your windshield is so large, it will degrade your radar detector -since it will either partially or entirely block it's forward "view". This is going in my trash can. Money wasted.

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Mount won't stay perpendicular to the dash. The platform keeps falling down even after tightening. The velcro sticky looks just plain cheap. If you want a good mount check out Blendmount for the Passport.

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Had to return it. I didn't realize the device sits on a platform and you velcro the two together. May not be too bad if you are doing a dash mount like the picture, but for windshield mounting the suction cup blocks the back of the radar detector facing the road. I need my detector to perform at its best and not risk detection performance from the suction cup.

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I have a Passport 9500 radar detector. The windshield mount that comes with the unit is small and flimsy...keeps falling off the windshield. I purchased this radar detector mount, and use it on my dashboard. It came with everything needed to install. It is great! Not only do I need not worry about the detector falling off the windshield anymore, the use of the mounting plate lets me remove the detector easily when I need to (for example, parking in parking lots, out in the hot sun, or on short car trips). Besides the dash mount, you always have the option to use this mount on the windshield. Windshield mounting with this mount would certainly be better than the factory supplied mount, as it has a much bigger and deeper "cup" so it would probably hold better to the glass.

SecurityMan PalmCam Weatherproof Portable Wireless Rearview Camera System

This SecurityMan "PalmCam Wireless Rearview Camera System" works well and is very easy to use. Taking the advice of a friend, who calls these devices "marriage savers" ("turn to the right... no, your other right"), we (I) decided to get a back-up camera since we have little experience with the "dance" required to maneuver the tow vehicle to the trailer hitch.

This is a full featured set that has the following features:

+ Wireless; requires no cabling between the camera and monitor

+ Rechargeable Batteries; camera and monitor both can run off battery or connected to the included AC and car chargers

+ Good Range; works flawlessly for my needs, tested out to about 30' but claims to work up to 300'

+ Clear Image; easy to distinguish details on the screen

+ Night Vision; unit automatically switches to night vision mode in low light (Black and White display)

+ Magnetic Camera Mount; camera has a padded magnetic mount for easy positioning on the tow vehicle

+ Window and Vent Monitor Mount; includes both mount types, useful in states where window mount is not allowed

I am very happy with this extremely helpful device and there are no issues at all to report (at this time).

Highly Recommended!

CFH

Got this camera to keep an eye on mares and foals being transported in my horse trailer. It works well for short trips. However, the battery life (w/out infared)is 3 hours or less. Not very helpful for a long haul, and recharge time is fairly long. I've rigged a 12 v battery in the tack room of the trailer to try to plug the camera into for longer trips. Haven't had the opportunity to use it "plugged in" yet, but may give a new review once I do.

Bottom line........... I'm not sorry I purchased this camera, only wish it did a little more than advertized. If wishes were horses...............

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Monitor will not come on , Tried it pluged in and unpluged to power supply this did not work .

Total waste of money

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I bought this unit to put on the rear bumper of my RV trailer to aid in backing up. I have a full size pickup and a 30 foot trailer (hitch not fifth wheel). When I put the camera on my trailer rear bumper I only get static on the monitor. For my purpose the camera is useless.

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Permatex 81150 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease, .33 oz Tube

Although sold for automobile bulb sockets (for which it works great), this product is actually silicon grease. "Dielectric" means that the silicon grease is an electronic insulator. See also Fantasea Silicon Grease Lubricant, "for all types of O-Rings"

Although ordinary automotive grease is very damaging to rubber products, silicon grease is great for ANY rubber products, and for use on ANY electronic connection (other than high-voltage switches). Not only does silicon grease prevent corrosion at electrical contacts, it also improves existing contacts.

THE DREADED BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH

After about 5 years of flawless operation, recently I got a "blue screen of death" on my computer, mentioning a parity-check error. Attempts to restart the computer just brought up the same "blue screen of death"---I could not even get to the minimal Windows configuration for trouble-shooting. I removed the memory boards, cleaned the contacts with isopropyl alcohol, applied a thin layer of silicon grease to the contacts on the memory boards, and reinstalled the memory. Since then (a year ago), the computer works perfectly.

More recently my other (ca 10-year-old) computer has been getting progressivly flakier for about 5 years---if I opened and closed several demanding applications and/or surfed the web extensively---a lockup or crash was likely---so I routinely rebooted several times a day to avoid the lockups/crashes. Occassionally, even freshly booted up, I could not access certain files or folders (the only solution was to clear the recycle bin, delete the file or folder, and then restore it from the recycle bin). Running registry repair programs and other diagnostics did not help. Completely reformating the harddrive and reinstalling Windows and all my programs from scratch did not help. A new harddrive did not help. About once a month, the computer crashed with a parity-check error message---which began me thinking that I might have a similar problem with the memory board contacts. So during my last annual "spring cleaning" of the inside of the computer (particularly the CPU cooler), I also made a point of pulling the memory boards one-at-a-time (blowing any dust out of the contacts with canned air), applying silicon grease to the contacts, and reinstalling the memory boards. Since then (3 months ago) the computer has been working like new. REALLY!

It would be a good idea to coat the contacts of any boards or memory with silicon grease before installing.

EXAMPLES OF AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC USES

Does your car refuse too start when it's been raining for days? You could replace the entire ignition harness (for perhaps $100 plus labor)---or just coat the wires with silicon grease, being particular generous at the spark plug and distributor connections. No need to wipe off excess. Also pull off the spark plug wires (one at a time so you don't confuse them) and put a dollup of grease on the contacts.

Replacing your car battery? This stuff is far better than the petroleum jelly your father used to protect the contacts from corrosion.

EXAMPLES OF PLUMBING USES

Is your bathroom faucet leaking? Disassemble it, clean it, and rub silicon grease into all of the rubber seals. Let it set, wipe off excess, reassemble. Does your toilet run on and on after you flush it? Same solution.

EXAMPLES OF USES AS A LUBRICANT

Is the A/C plug for your juicer hard to push into the socket? Add a generous coating of silicon grease and stick it in and out of the socket several times to lubricate the socket. Petroleum-based grease or oil may conduct electricity and burn---making the connection worse. Silicon grease will not conduct electricity nor burn.

Is the door lock of your car stiff? Same solution, slather silicon grease on the key, and lock/unlock the door several times.

IMPROVING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Does the right or left channel of your headphones drop out or sputter? Silicon grease will improve the connection.

Do you have to shake your TV remote to make it work? Silicon grease will improve the batteries connections.

Have you noticed? 40 years ago leaking battereies destroyed uncountable flashlights and transistor radios. Everyone knew that you had to remove batteries when not in use. But then battereies improved in the 1980s and 1990s and almost never leaked. But once again, batteries are leaking and damaging equipment. Silicon grease will at least protect your contacts from minor leaks, and will improve already damaged contacts.

RECONDITIONING RUBBER PRODUCTS

Does wind noise at high speed because of a poor door seal drive you crazy? Coat the seal with silicon grease. Rub it in, let it set, wipe off excess

Do you have a classic car with stiff dried-out rubber seals? This stuff is first aid. If they aren't too dead, silicon grease will bring them back to life, and protect them from further deterioration.

Sliding windows in your van hard to open/close? Coat the channels with silicon grease.

Within reason, you cannot use too much. Unlike ordinary oil and grease silicon grease does not attract dirt.

CAUTION

Silicon grease is NOT a replacement for petroleum-based grease as a lubricant for continuously moving mechanical parts. While silicon grease can "recondition" rubber belts and rollers (in computer printers, etc) it can also make them too slippery to do their job (instead use CaiKleenTM RBR Liquid, oiler dispenser concentrate 25 mL). Silicon grease can interfere with repainting cars---so it is best to avoid getting silicon grease on painted surfaces, particularly if you anticipate repainting the surfaces in the near future. In high-voltage switches, arcing can create silicon carbide which will deteriorate the contacts.

To see my

"How to Repair electronic devices damaged by bad batteries",

"How to Improve Rubber Seals or Revitalize Rubber Items", and

"How to Improve electrical connections" guides,

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This size of dielectric grease is perfect for application to prongs between plugins when working on a motorcycle. I used it for a new stator and rectifier install, I have never got a more steady voltage. It may be a combination of things, but I know a big one is this grease, and it helps those old worn connectors slide right into place.

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I have used Permatex products for years. I have no complaints about the quality of this grease, however: One .33 oz. tube is $14.06/oz. Even bought in the 6-pack, it's $7.31/oz. One 5.3 oz. tube of NovaGard G624 is $2.61/oz. To put it another way, you would have to buy 16 tubes of Permatex to almost equal one $13.84 tube of NovaGard, and that would cost you $74.24!!! (Or I guess you could buy 3 6-packs and "only" pay $43.44!) Selling this miniscule amount in the packaging that it comes in is the same as all of the complaints you read on amazon about the sometimes ridiculous amount of packing and box sizes that small products are sometimes received in. So, 5 stars for the product, 1 star for the tiny amount you receive for the price paid. By the way, for the unaware, dielectric grease is silicone lubricant. It's perfect for plastics because it doesn't break down the plastic material. It's also excellent for applying to the base of light bulbs so that they're much easier to remove when they burn out. You'll find uses for this stuff, so why not buy it in bulk and save a huge amount of money? Plus, the bigger tube is much easier to work with.

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I use deans connectors in Airsoft. They can be a pain to seperate so I ordered this to make them seperate easier. Works like a charm.

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Bought this dielectric grease for the install of some replacement headlights on my truck. Does it's job, not too much else to say-this tube is plenty for home jobs.

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Fan-Tastic Vent 01100WH Endless Breeze 12V Fan

The Fan Tastic Vent Corp 01100WH Endless Breeze 12V Volt Fan is an acceptably good product and would probably rate a 4/5 on value... I kinda like it but it's a tad bit expensive.

What you don't know is its power draw and that's a big deal to those of us living inside battery constraints. I have measured it and I'll share:

low: 15 Watts or 1.25 amps @ 12 VDC

medium: 27 Watts or 2.25 amps

high: 35 Watts or close to 3 amps

But... Fan-Tastic should have published that! The fact that *I* had to document their product cost 'em a star!

I have a small Toyota RV.

Most of the 12 volt fans I have used are small and not very useful. This one is a real fan, moves a lot of air and has a current draw that my 30 watt solar panel can just about keep up with. The fan has three useful speeds.

I bought the fan to use when I can't use my air conditioner because I don't have an electric hookup and running my generator is too noisy for conditions. I now also use the fan to circulate air in my RV on really hot days even when I can run my air conditioner.

I also frequently use it outside (I have a handy 12volt plug)

The "feet" of the fan fold out of the way making it easy to store.

I am very pleased with it and and would not be without it.

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As the majority of other reviewers say, this fan moves an amazing amount of air. Current draw is around 1 amp, 1.5 amps, and 2.6 amps for the 3 speeds. Doubt I'll ever need to use the highest setting, it's that good at creating a breeze.

Can't speak for durability yet. Everything is plastic so I wouldn't let it get banged around or fall. The feet do look a little flimsy so I intend to fill the hollow spots in with epoxy. They'll break off the housing before the feet themselves will bust. OTOH, because it's all plastic, it's pretty light.

Will make a great fan for warm weather tent camping which is my intended use.

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We tried to find a 12v fan for the cabin of our boat. We needed a safe one because of the chance of small children putting their fingers too close, and one that actually put out a breeze.This is perfect. Totally enclosed and it puts out a breeze equal to large box fans or better.

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Well, you can't have everything. I really reviewed the reviews of this product here on Amazon before I decided to purchase this fan. Yes I read all about the complaints about the "chintzy" feet, and the apparent "cheapness" of the construction. I had to balance these negatives against what other reviewers on other websites chortled about "The fan was w-a-y out of warranty when the fan motor quit and you know what, they sent me a new one at no charge". Others chimed in with similar claims of exceptional customer service.

Then there was the noise issue. Everyone seems to think this fan is exceptionally quiet for the amount of air that it moves. The fan is impressively quiet but not silent on even the lowest setting and I expected that.

Many automotive type fans are horribly noisey; they eat battery power like a wolf eats rabbits, and this fan does neither. It can safely be powered by an automobile battery, fully charged in good condition for a full 12 hours and not affect the battery's ability to start the car. I would not recommend discharging an automotive battery regularly like this, but it may demonstrate that an RV battery would have power to spare powering this fan, even for a lengthy overnight stop.

How much air is "That Much Air?". I placed the fan four feet from my face on an 85F day at 30% humidity. On low I felt the fan on my face, but at that temp I switched to medium and liked that amount of airflow substantially better. The high setting surely didn't blow my hair straight back, but then again my hair is a quarter inch in length. I furrowed my eyebrows and decided that "high" really didn't add that much to my comfort. Picky picky yes/no?

If the swivel plastic feet do break, big deal: I'll glue a swatch of Velcro on the bottom and another on a tiny board, mahogany or teak or whatever and suddenly the fan is no longer "chintzy (remember that word is their's not mine)".

Other notes, the lighter socket plug and wire is anything but bottom drawer. The plug has it's own tiny LED to let you know the socket may be playing possum and not the fan, and the power cord is substantial as well.

I bought this fan with a specific objective in mind: MEXICO. When the power goes off, this guy goes online along with a couple of LED lights for the bedroom. My new BiPAP, this fan, and the lights are going to transform hours spent in lightless moist heat into hopefully a night of rest, reading, and comfort.

From what I have seen I would buy this fan again in a heartbeat. It has no peers never mind betters.

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