Sunday, October 19, 2014
Sanyo 4900/RL 2000/RL 4920/5300/7200/RL 7300/7300/RL 2500/5400/VM 4500/5500/MM 5600/MM 7400/8100/PM
Monday, September 29, 2014
PLEXON Multi-Region Half Din In-Dash DVD Player with Built in SD and USB Port
- Dimensions: Width 7.0", Height 1.0", Depth 6.7"
- Compatible with CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
- SD Card Port Supports SDHC Cards To a Maximum of 8GB
- Multi-region DVD Playback
- Anti Shock
The Plexon was easy to install, but that is the only attribute. It is a very noisy unit and takes excessive time to load a video. The picture quality was noticeably worse than the KEC while playing the same disc. It was incapable of even displaying its' own logo clearly on the screen while taking forever to load a video. The sound output is unacceptably low, to the point that both the DVD player and the TV had to be nearly maxed out just to be audible over normal conversation. Playing the same disc at the same levels on the KEC would be painfully deafening.
In short the Plexon is inadequate in every way. Thank you Amazon for having a good return policy and standing behind your sales, because this player is unacceptable. I removed it minutes after testing it!
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I want to buy this DVD. My friend suggest me that it is one of the coolest player in the market. He is using it for 6 months. The video quality is fine enough he added.Sunday, August 17, 2014
GreatShield Flex Grip Lightweight Windshield Dashboard Universal Car Mount Holder for Cell Phones a
The major problem was that within 2 to 3 weeks, the holder became "frozen" in position and could no longer be rotated or the angle changed. An attempt to change the angle (with only mild pressure) caused the holder to snap into two pieces, just below the ball joint.(NOTE: This review was written 2 months after I bought it. Then updated 3 months after I bought it)
This is a great clip. I use it for my 5" navigator.
It has one arm of the clip side that is spring loaded. It can be a little difficult with mounting it one handed, but I do it. I take my device and push up the arm (spring loaded), then fit my device in, and then release. To take it out, you could just yank it out, but that will probably wear the rubber grips on the side.
The mount has a twist on for the bottom side suction cup. Typically for windshield mounting. You put the base toward your windshield or flat mounted base (provided), and then rotate the base to create a suction seal to hold it in place.
The mount that is provided is about the size of the circular base on the holster. Use this mount if you want to mount to a dash or some other location (not windshield) that is flat (or near flat), and will not be a good source for a suction cup mounting. Like dash boards with that vinyl coating on top.
The round plastic mount (what they are calling a pedestal) has a sticker on back, but it also has 3 tiny mounting holes, to screw it into place. It does not come with the mounting screws. Uses size 4 screws for this option. Use mounting screws with the sticker on back if you want to have more mounting strength than just the sticky back. (I don't trust sticky back products in the car. The high heat in summer always melts the glue away.) I used the 3 holes and screwed it into the dash, so you might be aware of that option.
The great thing is that the holster (as the picture shows) can go on and come off very easily with the twist of the base. The suction is released. The plastic mount (bracket) stays in place always. But this gives you the option to switch to mounting on windshield too.
It is very adjustable in angles. Rotates 0, 15, 30, 45, etc up to 360 degrees. (OK... maybe not exactly 15 degree increments, but it clicks to various angles). I haven't been moving it around much, so I'm not sure the wear and tear on the joints.
I don't have the dimension of the round mounting plate (pedestal), but it's about 2" in diameter. And about 1/16" thick.
For the price, I don't think you'll find a better product with this much flexibility. I certainly have enjoyed mine for the past 2 months.
---UPDATE-------OK... 3 months now, after I have it... and it's broken!
The little plastic (and I emphasize... plastic) arm that attaches to the rotating ball just snapped.
I understand why too. It takes the most stress when you need to move the holder around.
The rotating ball (that allows the clamp to rotate) has a tendency to get sticky and gets stuck in place.
The plastic arm then takes a large force to 'crack' the seal of the rotating ball.
And THIS WILL happen, when you need to change the angle of your device.
YOU DO GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. I'M NOT BUYING AGAIN. FOR THE PRICE OF 3 OF THESE, I'M SURE I'LL GET A BETTER LONGER LASTING ONE.
I DON'T NEED TO KEEP REPLACING EVERY 3 MONTHS!!!This unit was reasonably priced and delivered ontime however it is a bit too weak to hold the Galxy S3. When you hit a bump the phone spins around. Pretty iritating when you need to keep repositioning the phone as you are driving trying to check traffic conditions through google maps. In addition the arm that hold the device need some type of edge to hold in the phone better. The rubber that covers them onbt he inside does not hold the phone very well.Not too strong. product was working fine until it broke in half. at the ball point were it rotates. thats all i have to say.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
iSimple IS77 Universal iPod and iPhone Audio Input Cable for FM Radios
- The IS77 is designed to provide the connecting link between your audio source and your FM radio.
- Compatible with any Factory or Aftermarket FM Radio.Provides connection for an iPod dock for audio and charging.
- Using the supplied accessories, you can connect virtually any audio source into any FM equipped radio.
- (iS76)Provides universal 3.5mm input for virtually any audio device such as Zune, MP3 etc.
- Two connection options: Provides connection for iPod or a universal 3.5mm input for any audio device
- Supports battery charging for the iPod or iPhone
- Adjustable gain for optimal level matching
- Interrupts incoming antenna signal when in use for best sound performance
- Optional installation for video playback available
My only gripe is that since the sound is being transmitted via an FM modulator, even though it's hard-wired there is still a small amount of sound degradation even if you're connecting via the iPod connector. I quickly got used to it though. I liken it to listening to satellite radio versus a CD. The difference is about the same using this FM modulator.
I bought this at Best Buy for $90. I wish I had bought it from Amazon at the $55 price I see available now. If you're using this w/an iPod or any other device, please note that you control the music through the iPod itself or whatever other device you're connecting, not the stereo you're connecting it to. Personally I prefer controlling the music through the iPod itself since the controls are so intuitive and visual.
Installation of the wiring was pretty straight forward. I connected the power lead to the cigarette lighter.
Also, if you're installing this yourself, I recommend using it for a little while before you permanently mount the power switch and AUX port just in case you change your mind about the mounting location.
I would buy this again and also recommend it to other people. However, if your factory stereo has an unused AUX port on the back of it, I would recommend getting one of iSimple's other products that connect directly to the AUX port on the back of your stereo instead. (Mine is filled by the factory 6-CD changer.) You may lose the flexibility that I have since you'll have to choose between the iPod connector OR a 3.5mm port, but your audio signal shouldn't degrade since you're connecting through an unused AUX connector on the back of your stereo instead of going through an FM channel. I haven't actually compared the sound of the two, I'm just theorizing. You'll also get to control your iPod through the factory stereo which could be a plus for some people.
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I bought this because I have an 04 Dodge Ram with a factory in-dash 6 disk changer. I wanted to keep the factory stereo because it works well and it has steering wheel controls. If I bought an aftermarket deck to have an aux in, I would have to spend an additional $200 to have the steering wheel controls wired in with it. After checking with a local audio store, they told me that this auxiliary input was a good model. They sold it for $100 and I found it here on Amazon for about $50. I bought it so that I could use my Droid to stream pandora music through my stereo.This kit feels like a quality unit. The cables and connectors feel firm and tight and the modulator feels solid as well. It comes with all the wires necessary to have an in-dash aux, or an I-pod connector that will charge the Ipod (or Iphone) I bought 2 RCA "Y"s so that I could plug BOTH cables in. I have the Ipod connector in my glove box (in case a passenger is with me and has an i-pod) and I installed the in-dash aux as well. I spliced the power for the modulator in with my cigarette lighter because it is switched with the ignition. All the wiring is fairly self-explanatory and it took me about 1 hour from start to finish.
After putting it all together and trying it out, it works very well! I can be listening to the radio and then flip on the power switch for the modulator. I hit "seek" down and it scans until it gets to the frequency that the modulator is set on. It really out-powers any other radio stations around that frequency. The sound quality from my droid is very good. There is no hiss at high volume when nothing is playing, and it cranks up plenty loud when music is playing. There doesn't seem to be any loss of power from this unit. When I want to listen to the radio, I just flip the switch off, and it's back to normal!
I will post in a few months about the reliability of the unit, but so far it seems to be great! I have posted some pictures of the install up in the images. It is a tan dash and the power switch and input are in the lower right corner
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Let me start out by saying the right way for true, high quality iPod integration is with an aftermarket radio. But, for those on a budget that want to listen to and charge their iPod, iPhone and yes, even their ipad2 (that's what I personally use it for) on a factory radio that doesn't have a possibility for an aux input, this is the way to go. Installation wasn't that difficult. The hardest thing was figuring out where to tap in to a 12v power supply. The other quirky thing about the install was drilling the hole in my dash for the switch. The instructions said it was a 9/16 hole which ended up being too small. You may want to drill a couple of test holes to figure out the size before modding you dash. Sound quality was ok. Very clear without any interference but not as crisp as a strong fm station. The highs don't really pop nor does the low end thump, but it was exceptable considering the alternatives. I was shocked that it actually docked and charged my ipad2 without any problems. Overall, I'd recommend it for those who want to keep their factory radio yet use their iproduct.Want iSimple IS77 Universal iPod and iPhone Audio Input Cable for FM Radios Discount?
This is a nice kit because of all the installation choices. I just installed it in my 1998 Civic with both the iPod dock connector in my center console and the 3.5mm female jack in a hole I drilled in my dashboard column. If you really need both options active all the time, get 2 of these: RiteAV RCA Splitter Male to Female. I'll use the iPod dock 99% of the time so I'm good connecting it that way only, and reaching under the dash to switch the connectors if I ever need the 3.5mm jack. The rest of the installation was easy as long as you can access some kind of accessory power that is switched on when the ignition or the stereo is on. I used the 12V cigarette lighter. Just gently splice the kit's power wires into those +12V and GND wires, and you're good. Then attach to your stereo's antenna connector. Then just stuff all the wires somewhere in the dash.The iPod dock connector also charges your device, except for iPads -you'll see that "Not Charging" message.
The audio is decent. Levels are just a little lower than my factory installed CD player. And at high volume you'll hear a faint scratchy hum during silent periods. Also, the hi-frequency range is lower, so increasing the treble will help. Certainly not CD quality, but not bad for an FM modulator kit and for the price, and a good option for older cars and factory stereos. I'm very happy with it.Good product, minimal quality loss. Ipod charging is a big plus. I helped my brother install a competitors product in his truck. He paid half what I did, and had similar sound quality, but no Ipod connects. Good product if no other Ipod connection options are available.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Raptor GDB2 1-1/0 Gauge/4-4 Guage Distribution Block (Gold)
- 24K hard gold-plated
- Durable injection molded, heat resistant, clear acrylic base and cover
- Use with Raptor battery cable and gold fuses for best performance
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the clear cover falls off after you take it off a few times, also its very large so you need a big surface to mount it on. I mounted by the strut tower in the trunk of my car and ran the wires inside the tower brace. It can be a challenge to mount because its so large and it wont mount unless you have a flat surface. It really helps make your install look better. I have 0 gauge going to a 4 gauge adapter; so its actually holding a 4 gauge sized wire in the input side.Read Best Reviews of Raptor GDB2 1-1/0 Gauge/4-4 Guage Distribution Block (Gold) Here
I bought this to distribute the power from my Power Acoustik PC1.0F 1.5 Farad Digital Power Capacitor to my 2 amps. It was easy to install and adds a nice clean look to my install. I have not experienced any shorts or lost of power connection.Want Raptor GDB2 1-1/0 Gauge/4-4 Guage Distribution Block (Gold) Discount?
This distribution block is exactly what I was looking for, and the price was right on target too. For my application, I needed a distribution block for some wiring issues that arose from doing a battery relocation on my race car. This distribution block was the perfect size, accepted the wiring that I had installed, and installed nicely inside my car.Over all I am real happy with the purchase of this item, the plastic case is removable so I was able to modify it a bit to suit my needs, it looks good and has total resistance of less than 0.01Ohm, great, great, great!Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Samsung Captivate i897 Combo Rapid Car Charger + Home Wall Charger + USB Data Charge Sync Cable for
Friday, May 23, 2014
Griffin PowerJolt Car Charger for iPod and iPhone (Black)
- ¿ Enjoy full use of your iPod or iPhone during car trips, and arrive with your battery fully charged.
- ¿ Includes detachable Dock Connector to USB Type A cable that can be used separately to connect your iPod or iPhone to your computer.
- ¿ Includes USB Type A to mini-B cable so you can charge while using Griffin iTripor other dock connector devices that have built-in pass-throughs.
- ¿ 2 Amp automotive blade-type fuse protects against spikes and surges and is easily replaceable.
- ¿ Works with iPhone, iPod models that feature full-size dock connector, and iPod shuffle (1st generation).
Good work, Mike!
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I've had many Griffin accessories for my iPod and iPhone. But I have to admit that this is the worst!The cable stopped working for no specific reason after 1 week and the charger collapsed after another week!
This is poorly made, I'm really disappointed!
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The only problem with this product is that if you are listening to your ipod and you want to charge it in the same time you'll here a backround sound that is is preaty disturbingif i could give this product a -5 i would. had a few problems after disconnecting the iphone from the charger, and then it just flat-out fried my iphone. i've been reading that iphones are having problems with all car chargers, but since mine has fried from a griffin, the griffin gets my wrath in the form of a unflattering amazon review. unfortunately, all the ranting and raving won't bring my $400 phone back, but at least i've been able to let the public know. back in the old days, 10,000 iphones would have died before the word got out, god bless the internet.Thursday, May 22, 2014
Duracell D2A 2 AMP 12V Battery Maintainer / Charger
It is a three-stage charger. The specification says that depending on the current state of the battery, it will do a fast charge to around 80%, then a slower charge to almost full, then finally move to a lower voltage "floating" charge to keep the battery near 100% without overcharging.
I used a multimeter to watch the charging process. My battery was mostly full to start with, so the charger started charging at 14.1 volts (the slow charge mode) and then after a few hours moved to 12.7 volts (for the floating charge). These both seem appropriate voltages. In particular, the floating voltage of 12.7 volts should be safe for long-term battery maintenance.
After about two days on floating charge, my charger's red charging light finally went off. Over the next couple of weeks, when I checked the charger, the red charging light was mostly off but I occasionally noticed it on. It looks like the charger is moving between off and floating charge as needed for sustained maintenance.
I'll have to see how the charger holds up under long-term use, but so far everything looks good.
Update November 2010: I've been using this for two years now and I continue to be very happy with it. It's pleasant to come back from a four week absence to a fully charged car battery, with zero hassles!I use this with my classic motorcycles and it's taken a beating. Gotten soaked and dried out. Fallen to the concrete floor on numerous occasions, and it's still running like a swiss watch.
All the connectors are great too.
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This product is great!! It also has a low price.I bought this for the cold winters here in Iowa. I have older cars they are 96, 92, 01. I just connect them through the lighter option connection and switch them every day.
My cars always start now. No problems at all.
This charger/maintainer is perfect for older cars that tend to lose their charges during cold sub zero cold nights.
Would highly recommend!!!
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Product works as described. Connect and forget. Plenty of connection options,I especially liked the connector covers on the ring terminal connectors.Want Duracell D2A 2 AMP 12V Battery Maintainer / Charger Discount?
The Cigarette Plug/Power Outlet Plug is the best feature. Most battery retainers come with clamps requiring the user to open the hood and clamping the leads to the battery and a body part. This unit plugs directly into the cigarette lighter/power outlet. As the amperage is greater than the drain on the battery (the battery is always draining because it is hooked up to the car), the electrical flow goes toward the battery and it keeps fully charged! No brainer to use. Note: if the power light does not light up when it is plugged into the AC send it back right way via Amazon.com return.Saturday, May 3, 2014
Travel Smart By Conair Adapter/Converter Combo with Surge Protection
The adapter itself is made of plastic, so it's as durable as plastic can be. The knobs that slide along the side lock in place once you've fully extended the prongs. It's a little bulky compared to other adapters, but that's because it contains several mechanisms for various prongs and the voltage converter circuitry. It also holds the input plug very snug, and the output plug also feels like a sturdy connection to the wall outlet.product worked like it was supposed to. I traveled to a few different countries and it worked in all of them. (Spain, England, Ireland) Very convenient to have an adaptor/convertor all in one!
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I used it during a recent trip to Australia and the converter worked fine. But the converter is kind of flimsy and I had a tough time keeping it plugged in.Read Best Reviews of Travel Smart By Conair Adapter/Converter Combo with Surge Protection Here
The unit is easy to use. It worked perfectly for my laptop. I did notice that for the camera charger, in the converter mode my charger became hot quickly so I could only charge for a few minutes at a time. And for my curling iron, the converter mode barely heated the iron while the adapator mode over-heated.Want Travel Smart By Conair Adapter/Converter Combo with Surge Protection Discount?
We purchased this Adapter/Converter for a trip to Thailand ..... fortunately, we had a back-up adapter/converter. The Travel Smart by Conair didn't work from day one. It's a poorly constructed, cheap plastic. No surge protection....and none of our appliances (hair dryer, electric toothbrush, etc) would work with it. In fact my hair dryer burned out the first time I used it with this device. It's priced cheaply, but definitely a waste of money.Thursday, May 1, 2014
XScorpion Multi Output 24K Gold Finish Battery Terminal With Protective Snap on Cover
- Features one 0 or 2 gauge output, one 2 or 4 gauge output and two 8 gauge outputs
- 100 percent solid brass construction
- Includes adaptor to fit both positive and negative terminals
- Very heavy duty and can be used for audio, marine and any underhood wiring and uses Allen type screw terminal to hold wire securely
- Finished in 24K gold plating for maximum power transfer and snap on protective cover
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The XScorpion Multi Output 24K Gold Finish Battery Terminal is a work of art and is a game changer when it comes to wiring up your boat. I love these lugs and purchased two sets for my batteries and another set for a third backup battery.Great product guys and is a must have for your electrical boating needs...
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
eForCity Universal USB Car Charger Single Port
1. The charger that I received doesn't appear to be the same charger pictured on the product description. (eg., completely different molded body, glass tube fuse instead of plastic-encased fuse.)
2. It won't charge my iPhone properly. After some testing with a multimeter, it seems the output is close to 6 VDC, despite being labeled as 5 VDC +/5%, which would be a max. voltage of 5.25 VDC.
Overall, it's not worthless. Other less sensitive USB-powered products may be able to be charged by this.I bought two of these, both fell apart (literally) within several weeks of infrequent use. Even when they worked, they never worked reliably and required connstant twisting and turning and pushing to get a connection. The whole thing looked like they were put together by a child (no, I'm just talking figuratively and not implying what you think I'm implying about Chinese labor, which is a whole different issue). A gentle squeeze, the thing goes squeaky and shaky. Unlike most other car adapters, this one doesn't have a snugly fit into the cigarette lighter. It is just so wobbly everywhere. Avoid such low quality products to keep your life sane.
An update: I subsequently purchased a few Universal Mini USB Car Charger Adapters offered by Eforcity (search Amazon or eBay). What a difference. The Universal Mini USB Car Charger Adapters is exactly what this product should be made alike. Solid, compact, and reliable. Both are inexpensive Chinese made products, but one is total junk and other a gem.
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This device works as expected no issues at all.I do think the body is bigger than it should be, and can be reduced by 50% or more, with essentially a "stub" containing the USB port.
Still this is priced right and works.
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Pro:-Works well with many devices
-Snugly fits in the cigarette lighter
-Light tells you if you have power
-GREAT PRICE!!!
-Although slightly bulky, it's great that it has no cord of it's own. When traveling I would be bringing my spare 3715WW Tungsten 5 cable (see my other review) anyway, so there's less tangly mess to deal with
Con:
-Slightly bulky... for it's size I think that it could have 2 connections so that 2 devices could be powered/recharged at one time
Bottom line: Highly recommended.
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Pros: Inexpensive and eforcity is quick to ship. Fuse, easy to disassemble(easy to modify to work with new iPhone 3G/Samsung Moment/Rant). Works to charge a lot of USB connected devices(Phones,PDA,older iPods,Bluetooth wireless adapters, etc...).Cons: Not compatible with all Phones or newer iPods. BUT there is a solution that requires soldering and two 100k Radio$hack resistors.
Overall impression: Good deal, decent build quality, easy to take apart to "fix/modify it" to get it working with newer iPods/iphones/cell phones.
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"iphone 3g USB Cigarette Lighter Socket Charger"
Friday, January 24, 2014
Midland NT1VP Nautico 88-Channel Water-Resistant VHF Marine Two-Way Radio
- 5-watt marine handheld VHF radio with 88 channels, including all US and international marine channels
- Keep up with changing weather developments with immediate NOAA weather / hazard notification
- Call features include roger beep, auto squelch, three separate call alerts, eVox hands-free communication
- Dual power options--use four standard "AA" batteries or the included rechargeable batteries
- Tough, water-resistant body and included floating bag; three-year warrant
- 5-watt marine handheld VHF radio with 88 channels, including all U.S. and international marine channels
- Keep up with changing weather developments with immediate NOAA weather / hazard notification
- Call features include roger beep, auto squelch, three separate call alerts, eVox hands-free communication
- Dual power options--use four standard "AA" batteries or the included rechargeable batteries
- Tough, water-resistant body and included floating bag; three-year warranty
It does not have Digital Selective Calling which is not something I care about. It is not waterproof outside of its bag also not a concern to me the way I use it.
I am a 25 year boatowner and I think the radio is great.
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It'll do all the VHF channels and weather...even has a weather alert. Ours runs all day on a charge and gets plugged in at night. One time we forgot to charge it and slapped the AA batteries in to keep us online. I love the call tones...lets our comrades know who is calling before they answer. Also like the 'lock' feature that prevents accidental setting changes.For me, the negatives are:
1) It will receive, but not transmit while charging (we overcame this by simply using AA batteries when the rechargeable battery ran low).
2) The set up/menu system is not intuitive we had to keep the manual handy for a couple weeks.
Would I buy another one? In a heartbeat!
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My husband loves sailing, & I know he has reliable equipment on board with this radio. It's small but very sturdy, the reception is excellent. & the battery lasts a long time between charges.Want Midland NT1VP Nautico 88-Channel Water-Resistant VHF Marine Two-Way Radio Discount?
This is an exelent product and is one of the few items I have purchased recently that actually exceads my expectations.Not only does it perform as promised but it comes complete with all the accesories that it is advertised with.This was a great deal on a full 5 watt handheld VHF radio. Doesn't look so rugged, but for my use, it's great. Came with all the accessories to use in any situation. Only problem is that every once in a while, the channel gets stuck on 16 and I have to reset the radio. Unfortunately, it happens so rarely I can't usually remember the reset process. Again, the best price on a handheld you'll find.Thursday, January 23, 2014
RCA RPD663 Mobile Sound System for iPad
- Dock for iPad - plays and charges your iPad
- Ideal for home and mobile use
- Wireless headphones included
- Built-in stereo speakers - low-profile, full-range
- Headrest mounting kit and DC power adapter - for mobile use
For use in the car, it has a very sturdy metal and plastic bracket that mounts to the headrest with velcro straps. The dock then clips in and out of the bracket very easily. The iPad can be slid into the dock either before or after it's attached to the headrest bracket. The 12V power cord plugs into the dock to provide power to the iPad and the built-in speakers on the dock. The wireless headphones run on batteries and automatically turn off when they don't detect any sound transmission for a period of time. Great feature!
When we're not using it in the car, we keep it on the kitchen counter as a charging station for the iPad. It has a little flip-out stand to hold it upright and it takes up very little counter space. The built in speakers also sound great for listening to music from the iPad, or even for watching Netflix while cooking or eating.
Highly recommended accessory for your iPad!
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I just want to know does this work for 7inch Tablets? I want to buy one but i only ipads in the descriptions.Thursday, January 16, 2014
Hd 2.0" Ir Night Vision 720p Vehicle Car Camera DVR Recorder
- IR day and night vision for recording:8 Infared LED,can take image even in dark
- The lens can be turned with 270 degrees, can be selected to record out or in car
- Mode: Video Recorder / Camera
- Cycled recording
- 720PHD Car camera is another "EYE" in you car. It can capture high definition(1280 x 720P) pictures and display it on its 2.0 inch TFT LCD Screen
- this DVR car camera will record automatically and save the video files in the micro SD memory card(The card NOT included in this package)
- With the camera holder/ mount, you can fix it on the car dashboard or car windshield very easily
- Viewing angle of lens:Wide-angle 150 # IR day and night vision for recording
- Infared LED,can take image even in dark # The lens can be turned with 270 degrees
- Can be selected to record out or in car, Mode: Video Recorder / Camera
- Support Web Camera when connecting with computer Microphone included
- Support Real Time & Date display on video Cycled recording
1. The recording is continuous but in two-minute increments. In other words, the recording stops automatically after each two-minute segment and resumes to record another two-minute segment. By checking the time stamp on each clip, there appears to be a one or two second lapse between two consecutive clips.
2. The VGA format means each clip will be about 70 mb. The HD format, on the other hand, results in much larger files that take forever to download onto my computer. I use a Kingston 2GB card that I had in my cellphone and it works fine. The camera will create a new directory on the card to store the clips. The clips are named sequentially by default.
3. The device is similar in size to a Starbucks Double-Shot, but much lighter. The overall construction is solid, though I feel it could have been made more compact. You have to power on the device and press the recording button to start recording. If you power it on but do not press the recording button, the device will shut off itself after a minute or two. Once recording started, then it will only stop when the button is pressed again. The LCD screen cannot be turned off when recording.
4. The time that appears on the machine has to be manually configured only once. The instruction that came with the device was far from clear. The way to do it is to create a text file with the following text: 2011.05.06 10:37:00 (it's 22:37:00 for 10 pm) Copy the text onto the micro SD card's root directory (ex: E:/), shut the camera off and turn it back on. The clock will begin to run from the time you put in the file. To get an accurate time stamp, enter the time that is about 15 seconds ahead so that by the time you restart the camera, the time stamp will be just right.
5. The attached VGA clip shows what was recorded in the evening at 9. It was actually brighter outside than what appeared on the video. I am not sure how the IR works to enhance visibility at night. The device may have captured the license plate number of the vehicle ahead of me, but I was not able to discern from the clip what the number was. In the case of an accident, the other vehicle in all likelihood will not be positioned so close to mine, so if it is a hit and run, the device won't help you identify the offender. Perhaps a digital imaging specialist will be able to work magic on the clip and make out useful information of the other vehicle.
==> A new clip was uploaded as of 12/22/2011 to show daytime recording.
6. The device came with its own drivers, but I have found that my PCs (one Vista one Win 7) were able to install a generic USB driver to access the files. There is no program or application for you to fine-tune any setting, at least I have not found one. This may be disappointing for people who are used to fine-tuning their devices. I plan to treat it as a straight-forward recording and storage device, like Flip.
7. The device has a total of 6 buttons to press: power on, snapshot, play, recording, VGA/HD, reset. It is not half as smart as our digital cameras, but then again, I don't want to have to work with a complicated device that is attached to my windshield while I drive.
8. I do not feel that the device will be particularly useful in capturing potential accidents. I drive defensively and have a very good grasp of what is within my viewing range. If I ever end up in an accident, it would have to be coming from the sides or the rear, which would be out of the camera's range. I might try to mount the camera on the moonroof, or point the camera backward to see if it will capture the side and rear areas around my car. --> Can't mount it on the moonroof because the neck of the mount is too short.
10. Battery life. So far I have not had to use the car charger yet. I take the device home to download the clips and recharge via the USB data cable, and one full charge was enough for a 90 minute road trip. It probably will last longer but I have to test it on my next road trip.
11. I think this device would be great in capturing the road condition. I forgot to bring this with me on my recent trip, where I had to cover miles after miles of winding road with numerous hairpin turns. If I had the recorder on, I would be able to post the video clips and brag about the experience. :)
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I ordered this off Amazon for around $100. Didn't realize it was coming from China so it took about a month to come in. This was summertime and I put the camera on my dash and started to record some video. Went around the block. Came back to my computer and popped the card out and into the computer and all the video was blurry, so blurry you can even see what kind of car is right in front of you.Went through the return process with Amazon and all they did was take down some info and forward it to China. The company in China asked me to send them a sample video which I tried to do, but Amazon's email forwarder kept deleting the attachments. Finally had to get the company's email address and send them a sample directly.
They told me to ship it back to them and they would send me a replacement. It cost me $20 to ship it back to China bringing my cost of this item up to $120. I then waited another month for the replacement to come in.
Got the replacement yesterday morning. Put it on the dash and drove around. As soon as the sun heated up the camera the picture went from crisp to totally as blurry as the first camera. I took the camera and put it in my freezer for a few minutes and the picture returned to normal.
Unless you live in the Arctic, I doubt this camera will work for you. I have been through two of them now and am out $120.
Total junk.
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I chose this particular DVR for it's wide angle lens after doing some research. The videos online are plentiful to evaluate the quality of the picture which satisfied me. With one caveat, though. Most of them have orange color text line where date and time are displayed. In addition, I found comments in those videos that some people get very low quality output, and coincidentally, their product has green color text line with date and time. Apparently, the Chinese are counterfeiting their own products. Strange winds of time, ha? Therefore, I elected to buy this DVR from Amazon seller in U.S.A. instead from that auction site, thinking I have more chance to get the right one. Got the package, opened up, switched on, and to my great dismay found the green text line at the bottom. Further testing confirmed the video quality was terrible, much like as from some kid camera from 90'ties. After some nuisance with the seller (appears it was a guy in China with some sort of warehouse in States), had to send him a captured shot from the video stream, and paying 8 dollars for the return shipping, week later the refund was credited back to me. Be forewarned, and do some research before buying this product.Want Hd 2.0" Ir Night Vision 720p Vehicle Car Camera DVR Recorder Discount?
Not a fancy dash cam, and you get what you pay for, but I am very happy with my purchase. Video quality is surprisingly good and will do the job if in an accident. Not great at night, its alright. Arrived pretty fast, about a week.Camera works okay, but video 'hiccups' or 'stutters' every few seconds on playback. I'm not paranoid, but I could foresee it skipping in a critical moment like when trying to view a license plate or someone's face. Keep in mind this is a cheap, Made-in-China product and you get what you pay for. But, it may just capture an important moment when someone is doing something stupid near you on the road.Update 1/3/2013: It is also a little bit of a hassle when it changes from daylight to dark and I want to use the night vision. Because the night vision camera doesn't face the same way as the other camera, I have to flip the whole unit around on the mount, remove the vid card from the one side and insert it into the night vision side, flip the camera switch to selected it, and plug it back in. So, this is the routine twice a day depending on the amount of light available.
Also, now the cheap rubber suction cup is starting to fail and falling off during my 25 minute drive home. It may be because of the cold (I'm in the Mid-Atlantic).
Thursday, December 19, 2013
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
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Just remember to take good care of the weak points near the ends.I purchased this extremely skeptical, I mean a couple bucks for a cable is unheard of. I got it because I did not want to spend 15-20 bucks on something that did the same thing, I think the product works great, and the retractable feature makes it easy to store and keep out of the way of my clumsy roomates.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
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Three minutes after I opened the closet door where her distribution panel is, I changed out the batteries. $75 for that?
The replacement battery cost, with tax, $39.06. I couldn't give a five star rating to something I haven't tried yet. But this is what I am going to do. I will buy this battery and a charger, charge the old battery and have a new one for stand by. It won't be a stretch to keep one here for our portable digital television for tornado warnings time.
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I got it on time, and so far it is as expected. What else can I say after such a short time of owning this?
