Showing posts with label testing a car battery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label testing a car battery. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Schumacher PSJ-1812 DSR ProSeries 1800 Peak Amps Jump Starter and Portable Power Unit

Schumacher PSJ-1812 DSR ProSeries 1800 Peak Amps Jump Starter and Portable Power UnitThis booster has no air compressor or light or any other fancy thing such as a radio. What is does have is power and it does what its made to dojump your car. It charges quickly and uses a a standard extension cord plug so your booster doesn't go to waste when you lose the ac adapter. It also stops charging automatically.

The first day I used it I jumped a Mercedes SUV 3 times and the battery indicator still indicated above 75%. And it had no trouble boosting the large V6 engine. In fact it still has 75% power after using it to jump 5 other cars.

Its lightweight and thin and seems well built. I'm glad I bought this booster and the price was right given the cold cranking amps.

I have owned 2 other jump starters over the years, but I've always had the problem of leaving them plugged only to have ruined them because of overcharging, so I have some experience using these kinds of units. I bought this unit almost a year ago and it has worked flawlessly! I charged it up when it arrived and didn't use it until maybe a month or so later when my Honda Odyssey's battery was dead (kids left the cabin lights on). It started the van right up no problems. Since then I have used it probably every couple months for myself or friends. One week we went camping with a few other families and the kids once again left the lights on in their respective vans. This thing started 3 vans right in a row without recharging. I say that is quality!

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This jumper is all business. No useless features like a light, compressor or radio. Heavy and well built. Better than any big box store units including Craftsman. Cables are just the right length and very heavy gauge. Starts dead 4 cylinder cars with no effort. Also jumped a Silverado 6 cylinder. Once again no problem. I will also use this to power up my 12 volt Ham handheld radio when we lose power in this area. You will need to purchase a short extension cord to charge this. Every household has one of these. The best feature of this is that you can leave it plugged in to keep fully charged. If you buy A Jump-N-Carry and leave it plugged in you will fry your jumpers battery. I highly recommend this unit.

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Bought this after buddy recommended the brand; as

he's had similar about 10 yrs; now on his 3rd battery

replacement. Charged it 3 days as per sticker

and first use was on a Waverunner with a dead

battery that had not run in several months. It

cranked over fine but did not start. Waited

a couple minutes and cranked again and it started.

I checked the battery status of the jump pack and

it was still green.

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I've used this on a car and lawn tractor. It starts them up with out any problems. I also powered a tire inflator with this. (Cig lighter socket). Very nice quality.

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

HQRP Solar Charging KIT: 50W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel in Solid Aluminium Frame plus 10A Sola

HQRP Solar Charging KIT: 50W 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel in Solid Aluminium Frame plus 10A Solar Charge Controller / Regulator plus HQRP UV TesterI bought this kit in order to learn about solar power. The intent was to make a portable solar generator. Overall the individual pieces of the kit are "all right" but I should have just bought the solar panel and the charge controller separately. I have already found a better deal on the inverter at an automotive parts store, and the wire that came with the kit was thrown out for a higher gauge set that I had in the garage.

The kit should have come with instructions to assemble the pieces together.

The MC4 cables ARE NOT INCLUDED! Out of the box, this kit is USELESS! I had to order the cables separately with no clue of which type of cable to buy. I took a big guess based on Amazon pictures.

Overall, the products are quality, but do your research and buy the parts individually.

Saturday, June 7, 2014

DC car power adapter for Audiovox

DC car power adapter for Audiovox
  • After market replacement car adapter
  • Save money on batteries
  • 100% compatible to orginal manufacturer equipment

We needed a new car adapter for our Audiovox portable DVD player. This one fit perfectly and was much more sturdy than the original cord that came with the DVD player originally. Very satisfied with the purchase,

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Item works as advertised. Very inexpensive. Nice addition to my GPS. My exisitng GPS did not come with one. High recommend this product to others who have this GPS.

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I was very happy with the transaction, the wrong size was shipped but was replaced

immediately without any additional cost to me. Very good company policy.

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This is exactly what I was looking for to go with my portable DVD player for use in my car.

i bought a dc car adapter for my audiovox dvd player and it did not fit!

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Pioneer AVIC-U310BT 4.3-Inch In-Dash Navigation Receiver with CD Player and Bluetooth

Pioneer AVIC-U310BT 4.3-Inch In-Dash Navigation Receiver with CD Player and Bluetooth
  • AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC receiver with GPS navigation
  • 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with front/rear and two sets of preamp outputs
  • 4.3-inch widescreen TFT LCD touchscreen with 480 x 272 resolution
  • Includes auxiliary input, USB port, SD card slot, iPod direct control; add optional tuners for SAT/HD radio
  • On-board Bluetooth for hands-free calls, on-screen dialing and more

The boss (Wife) had the stock 6 CD changer in her 2006 Explorer XLT. She wanted a new radio that would allow her to listen to her iPod and have Bluetooth for her phone. I also wanted to add GPS, since if I was going to replace the darn thing, I may as well give her all the functions she might need for the future.

I looked online for a new head unit but it seemed that all the units were in the above $500 range. I saw that Amazon had the Pioneer AVIC-U310BT on sale for $259.00. I did some research and found a mixed bag of reviews, for every good review, there was a not so good one. After a bit of thinking, I decided to bite. I'm glad I did.

I bought the head unit along with the PAC Can Bus module05-08 FORD RADIO CAN BUS MODULE INTERFACEand the Scosche Scosche FD1426B Double ISO DIN Kit for 2004-Up Fordmounting kit. The harness was about $80 and the mounting kit another $15. If you look at a lot of the head units out there, they offer Bluetooth as an option, not include it with as with this radio. That would have added another $100 to many of the competitors out there.

I opened up all the parts I bought and read all the documentation on all the items BEFORE I went outside. I prewired the Pac module, connecting all the wires to the wiring harness from the radio. This made it easy when I went out to the truck. Plug and play, the only wiring I need to do was routing all the wires for the microphone, GPS antenna and the Aux output wire for her Sirius radio.

About that Sirius, Pioneer offers the built in module for Sirius or XM. Both cost $100 and you have to find a place for the big Sirius modules under the dash. They don't offer some of the features the little Plug and Play units Sirius offers; pause, FF, and favorite song or artist reminders. We decided to keep her existing Sportster 5 and plug it into the Aux port.

I got it all installed in about 90 minutes. I placed the GPS antenna under the top tray on the dashboard. The antenna sees right through the plastic tray, and stays hidden. The iPod cable is simply the USB cable that came with the iPod. You can buy the cable from Pioneer for about $40. I don't see the need, as it works fine with the Apple cable. I put the iPod in the glove box, as you don't need to access it, all the controls can be reached from the head unit.

The sound from the radio is great. The GPS navigation seems to be good, but I can tell you more as we use it in real world driving. Some people have said that they had issues with Bluetooth not connecting consistently. I started and turned off the truck about 20 times so far, and each time it finds and connects to my iPhone....no issues at all. The sound quality of the included microphone seems good, so far. Again, we will see how it goes in real world driving conditions.

Overall, it isn't as neat as the $500-$1000 dollar head units out there, the screen is not as big, and it may not have all the features of its higher priced cousins. But to have GPS, CD, iPod and Bluetooth for about $350 total, it cannot be beat.

Edit 4/27/10 After a week of use:

Wanted to add a few items on the use of this system. First, some have complained about the quality of the microphone that is supplied with the unit. For us, it works well. I have been involved in both ends of phone conversations as both the sender from the truck, or as a reciever of a call from the truck. Both come in loud and clear. Perhaps other people had issue with the location of the microphone? We clipped it directly to the driver's visor.

Sound quality is fantastic. This head unit really takes advantage of the factory sub woofer in the Explorer. We never heard such powerful bass from the stock unit.

The iPod control takes a little getting used to, but once you figure it out, it works well. My wife has simply put the iPod on random from the head unit controls. It is like a juke box with thousands of songs.....it is playing songs we long ago forgotten that were on the iPod.

GPS navigation has been fine. Sure, not a lot of POI's, but we simply enter in addresses. For my wife, it is no big deal.

Using the PAC Sys can bus module made the wiring easy. The system knows when the truck is moving, it knows to dim the display when the headlights go on, etc. It is just like a factory installation.

Overall, we are still happy with the purchase.

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Sorry for the long winded review, but I want to provide as many details as possible for people to understand the unit better.

I bought this unit after seeing some so called professional reviews online. I did see their notes about very limited POIs or lack there off, no video etc. But I was not looking for Video or not even lot of POIs.

I liked this unit for the fact it is always in standby state and will come on instantly. For Pioneer F series that has a major complaint about start up time. I installed this unit a week ago and did lot of experimentation so far and here are my thoughts.

Looks and installation:

I liked looks of the unit for it simplicity, not too many buttons, and able to control Major audio functions without using Touchscreen etc. Installation went very well with excellent documentation provided(courtesy Crutchfield).

Phone, Bluetooth Module:

After everything is installed, synchronized my iPhone with bluetooth module and tried to make some calls. I can hear other side verywell, no issues here. But other party can hardly hears my voice. If I hold Microphone within few inches from my mouth it was acceptable, but if that is the case I would very well hold my phone instead of Mic. Tried lot of positions, and nothing helped. So, I looked around avic411 forums and saw quite few people having problems with supplied Microphone and used either Parrot Mic or Garmin Mic. So, I went ahead bought the Garmin Mic from local Frys electronics and installed it( Garmin Mic wire length is shorter, only 10 feet). Now the quality improved substantially and usable. But it still had problem with boomy echo(even with echo cancellation), but that was partially because of location. Moving the Mic close to head liner( above rear view mirror) somewhat reduced it, and now I thought this is usable. I was able to transfer the phone book quite easily from iPhone 2G(My other car Toyota Prius built-in system has problems with iPhone 2G for Phone book).

In total I drove the car 4 days, and out of 4 days, Bluetooth system hung 3 times. The symptoms are, bluetooth does not connect. But when to click on Phone button in Menu, it goes to phone screen and shows Bluetooth off and connections button disabled. When I click on Bluetooth to turn it on, it keep circling and nothing happens.

Trying to do a F. Reset does not do any good. Only way to get it working again is doing Hard reset by pressing the small reset switch on LCD frame. This does fix problem, but also resets everything else. Phone Book is completely gone, all Illumination color, Radio presets, Song details Display preferences, Eq settings, and Navigation preferences(ATT, Mute etc) are gone. We have to do set everything again back from scratch.

RESET OBSERVATION NOTE : We can reset the unit after taking out of docking position. This way unit does not reset AUDIO/NAV settings.(Contacts/Phone Book and Some Nav settings seems to be lost).

Also, the volume adjustment is independent from main audio system, so if you raise the volume to hear over road noise during a highway drive it would not reflect in bluetooth volume.

Another bummer is, you can not access the numeric pad after call is connected(it is disabled). That means, you can not select IVR systems voice menu option which is quite common if you call any customer service, and even more annoying, there is NO MUTE . But atleast you can do it from actual phone.

Navigation:

Size of the screen is small, but I think it is okay size as long as it is not too far away from driver. Menu structure, selecting options, settings etc are fine.

Just to clarify, DETACHABLE SCREEN DOES NOT WORK AS PORTABLE NAVIGATION. It does not have any built in GPS antenna/GPS processor. You can browse maps like paper maps, or create route etc.

This system uses Tele Atlas database(instead of NavTeQ) for Navigation which does not have good reviews. Despite being the latest database it does not have main roads( Bus route) which are 4-5 years old. Even for old neighborhood like 30 years old does not have correct road information.

Now the routing, I got to tell you this got to be worst navigation I ever used(Garmin, TomTom, Omnitech, Toyota in built). It lags much behind the actual vehicle position(not a signal problem), sometime a street or more behind actual location. I think unit is taking too much time reading the data, calculating position and representing on the actual map. It may not be a problem for most highway driving or sub-urban driving, but for downtown it is pretty close to useless.

For some reason it does not show the all the road names. It's 3D mapview is not good, 2D is ok. It does not know the difference between a walking trail vs roads, it will insist on driving on trails!

Text To Speech is pretty bad too, it says take a slight turn when infact it is very sharp turn. Sometime it lags, and sometime it all together forgets to tell you that you need to turn. Sometimes, it does not even show you on screen whether to turn or not(you come to a T-junction, but it does not tell you which direction to take.

I tried to compare same route with portable Omnitech Navigation unit(Destinator software). That is 100 times better in routing, shows better details on screen and providing direction properly.

And now the POIs, it is not the problem because of just 500k POIs. It is the categories they intentionally removed. The most commonly used categories, restaurants and Gas stations are missing, and do you believe they have Cemetery there? There is an option to feed the locations using AVIC feeds, but that does not come as POIs or category or even based on location unfortunately.

BTW for Navigation there is option to set voice, either to mute music, ATT music or simply say directions while music play at full volume(default, which does not make any sense).

Audio:

Audio portion I liked it. It is able to play music from recent thumb drive( 4 years small thumb drive did not work), and works wonderful with iPhone. Sound quality is pretty good, Radio reception is ok. Joystick navigation is ok, menus are easy to understand once you read the manual.

It seems many retailers listed saying this unit can music from SD card, but that is not true. YOU CAN NOT PLAY MUSIC FROM SD CARD. It can only be used to upload AVIC feeds(color, Locations, trip data etc). Pioneer confirmed it also See notes from Crutchfield editor to one of the reviews.

The illumination color can be selected or can be fed with custom color using AVIC feeds software. The LCD never turns off even when you turn off the unit. It only turns off when car keys are taken out(out of acc position). There is a button to turn off screen, but this is to turn off while system is on. Good thing about it is, you can turn off screen entirely when driving long distance during night. It comes back right away if you touch the screen.

Note: As of now there are no firmware updates available to fix any above issues I described, and quite few people have problems with Navigation Freezing. I think overall hardware is good, but it is the software/firmware that is problem.

12/04/2009: Another update. I can confirm after the Europe Firmware update, I did not get any bluetooth hangs anymore(4+ weeks). It also seems routing is little better(TTS voice is still bad). But I am having problems now-and-then with USB drive. During the playback it suddenly has problems with reading the USB, and I also saw the same issue with iPhone playback. Unplugging and plugging in back fix the problem temporarily. I checked the routed cable in my console and it seems fine, but I have not check behind radio to see if it moved(Highly unlikely as I anchored all cables with zip ties). I will update once I check it out.

11/03/2009: I did a partial upgrade using Europe firmware as Pioneer did not provide any updates to this unit in US. This seems only upgraded the Bluetooth module. But this change/improvement seems to be significant enough to report. First I no longer see the "Cell Phone disconnected" message after I turn on my car as Bluetooth module was not aware that I shutdown the car before and just started again(Just embarrassing if someone in the car). Now the change is that, when I shutdown the car(out off ACC postion to off/lock), the Screen does not shut-off immediately, but waits for about 5 seconds, identifies that Bluetooth module is disconnect, then shutdowns(It may look weird as you took your keys from car, closed the door behind, but this thing screen us on). The good thing is because of this change Blue-tooth connect quickly next time when you start(approx 18 secs vs 34 seconds without any other app running/audio/nav etc). This also reduced Bluetooth freezing episodes(not completely gone, but ran more than week or two with out freezing). Bluetooth freezing happens more frequently if Contacts are synced.

But Nav issues are still there, it thinks I am driving somewhere without roads, that is with fulll GPS signal( not just my unit, other too), Only way to correct is undock and dock it again( restart does not work).

And AVIC feeds, which I was excited about as I can create my own POIs is really restricted to the point that is not useful. Like example if you want to add all SHELL GAS stations(5000+), it only takes first 100. Ofcourse you can add 100 of each gas stations or restaurant. And you can not search these POIs like inbuilt POIs.

And AVIC Feeds for iPhone, it is joke for this unit( again highend units are ok). If you add a POI, it adds like a contact in your phone(like you will have McDonald as your contact) and you need to sync complete phonebook again from scratch to get single POIs from iPhone to AVIC-U310BT. But on the higher-end unit you can simply transfer that one contact.

09/16/2009: Now, even Navigation unit is hung. I tried normal reset, but that did fix problem. I had to hard reset keeping unit in head. All settings are lost as expected, but atleast navigation and bluetooth are working again.

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Pros:

Instant On!

AM/FM/Single Disk CD Player with 18 FM presets; 6 AM presets

Total iPod control thru unit

Basic GPS with text to speech

Hands Free Bluetooth (when it works)

Detachable faceplate

Cons:

There's a software glitch in the bluetooth software that requires re-pairing your phone with the base regularly. Menus might seem initially confusing.

Summary:

I installed the AVIC U310BTs in my 2009 smart car after reading that this unit would be offered as the "official" GPS upgrade on the 2010 model smarts. I picked up a unit on eBay for $370. Another $30 for the iPod cable plus $50 for the double din face plate and wiring harness and another 50 bucks for new speakers and for $500 I had an upgrade that the dealer will offer for $1300.

The GPS is basic but adequate. The lady in the box giving directions has a very slight flutter to her voice but she gets me there just fine.

The radio/CD player work great and the units puts out a lot of sound. Paired with decent speakers, you will not be disappointed.

With a 120 Gig iPod, my Holy Grail has been a way to navigate through the hundreds of artists and thousands of CDs to play the tune I wanted without killing myself while driving. I've found that the AVIC U310BT succeeds in allowing me to search with a minimum of clicks and twists to the exact song I wanted-while driving! However, here's where the confusing menus might make you want to read the manual. Once you "get" the menu flow, it all makes sense in some weird way.

My biggest disappointment with the unit is the software glitch with the bluetooth. About every 4 starts of the car the bluetooth hangs and will not work with my phone. It requires a faceplate reset which takes about 30 seconds then you must re-pair your phone which takes another couple of minutes. This is really the only thing that I do not like about the unit. I take a star away for the bluetooth hassle.

Pioneer AVIC units in the past have been criticized for slow boot times. On the 310BT however, the unit comes on instantly because the battery in the removable faceplate keeps it in standby when the car is off. The instant on function seems to be the culprit that somehow causes the bluetooth to hang upon occasion.

The U310BT has only been on sale since June so I expect that as more owners report this bluetooth problem there will be a firmware update to correct, but until then I'm not as happy as I could be.

Update: I've found a workaround to the bluetooth problem and my phone-once I paired my wife's phone to the unit, it began working flawlessly! Dropping and re-connecting my phone from the unit now seems to fix the lockup. On reconsideration, I give this 4 stars!

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I was shocked to find out this unit has no POIs to speak of. Pioneer has a hundred dollar solution, buy their SD card with updates. I would not purchase this had I found out before it was installed in my dash. Audio features are fine and bluetooth is OK, albeit a little confusing. Had to reset after removing the SD card for some reason. Who wants a GPS that can't locate a gas station?

This is a pretty solid HU when you update the firmware, and installation took a few hours (primarily to route wires and get steering wheel interface working). Ipod controls are pretty good, if a little slow. The AVIC Feeds software is useless, so don't waste too much time on that, and as others have noted the POI database included with the navigation system is laughable. If you like to search your nav for gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ... they are not in there. You'll need to buy the POI supplement from Pioneer, which runs around $85 $99 and does include all of those things. All-in-all, for the money, this is a pretty nice and very capable unit.

My big complaint is with Amazon nowhere do they disclose that they are not an authorized reseller for Pioneer car audio. When I had a problem with the Bluetooth microphone, I was told by Pioneer that the unit is NOT waranteed. So in essence, you have your normal 30 day window to return purchases to Amazon; after that, you have NO PROTECTION. If the unit dies on day 31, you are out of luck. This is borderline deceptive if I knew that I was not getting a warranty, I would not have purchased from Amazon. By the time I learned, I had already invested lots of time and energy installing the unit in my car if I decide to return I would have to reverse the process, then spend even more time installing something else. This will be the last electronics purchase I make from Amazon.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Delphi SkyFi3 XM Satellite Radio with Car Kit

Delphi SkyFi3 XM Satellite Radio with Car Kit
  • SKYFI3 RECEIVR W SA10252
  • 2.8" SCREEN WITH HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL MOUNT; 30-MIN PAUSE & REPLAY FEATURE; STORES UP TO 10 HOURS OF XM SATELLITE RADIO® PROGRAMMING WITH BUILT-IN MEMORY; STORES UP TO 500 SONGS WITH OPTIONAL MICRO SECURE DIGITAL CARD; PLUG & PLAY; INTEGRATED TUNER; PO

This would by my forth XM unit I've used since signing up in 2003. I've used the SkyFi, the SkyFi2, the RoadyXT (My brother actually) and now, the SkyFi3. Choosing this unit itself was a no-brainer when shopping around for portable units.

The SkyFi3 takes all the functionality of my beloved SkyFi2 (pause/rewind features more than anything) and crosses it with the versatility of the Helix/Inno. Unlike the Helix and the Inno though, this unit has a bias towards car use, yet still gives you the option to be completely mobile (With the purchase of the antenna/headphone set). The Helix/Inno units, which are primarily for on-the-go usage, have a much smaller, yet more colorful screen than the SkyFi3, and also include a built in antenna for on-the-go Live XM feed without any extra accessories.

The SkyFi3 on the other hand, has a much bigger screen, though monochrome, that make viewing from afar much easier. Also, as stated above, unlike the Helix/Inno, this unit has the ability to pause and rewind live feed. It is the first of it's kind to accept MicroSD memory cards for your own music to be added to your playlists, giving you nearly unlimited storage. Be warned though, Recording Live XM feed is limited to the built in 256MB (~10 Hours). The only potential downfall this unit has over the Helix/Inno would be it's large size in comparison. Also, having such a large screen could potentially get scratched much easier. The SkyFi3 is significantly cheaper than the Inno/Helix and when bought through certain retailers, you are given a voucher to get the $50 Standard Wearable Kit for free.

As for the overall sound quality, as long as you are using the SureConnect or a direct wired connection to your car radio, quality is equal to any other XM unit (Of course, using a non-modulated method will be the absolute best). But if you attempt to use just straight up Wireless FM Transmitter, forget it. Total trash. I am going to assume the FCC forced Delphi to use a much lower power transmitter. I live in the Buffalo, NY area and I've gone through the entire FM band and couldn't find a single channel that even made it usable. The SureConnect kit that comes with the SkyFi3 is just a clip that connects to your AM/FM antenna on the outside of your car, then connects to a wire that plugs into your car kit. Make sure you use this unless you have another method of hard wiring the unit to your radio (either by FM Modulation of an Aux input port)

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The other reviews on this page pretty well describe this unit. Just a few other points I would add:

The unit will hold up to ten hours of XM recordings in its "on-board" memory. With the appropriate micro SD card you can add another 2 gig of MP3 files from your computer. The on-board recordings can be integrated into playlists with the downloaded material.

Unlike the Inno, you can leave this unit in the car dock and it will still come on and record any channels you tell it to (provided the antenna is in a position to receive the signal; i.e., NOT in the garage). Timer recordings do have to be set up while the unit is hooked up to your PC.

If you unit does lock up on you, it CAN be reset by simultaneously pressing the "mode" button and holding the volume "up" button.

The auxillary input jack on the unit is great for hooking up CD players, iPods, etc. The nice thing about it is that you can leave the peripheral item constantly plugged in; the jack doesn't automatically override the radio or My Music functions. You use the "mode" button to go to auxillary.

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I have owned this unit for about 6 weeks and have found it solid on all levels. I use it at home (using the home docking kit), in the car, and while walking around to listen to live XM. The unit I purchased came with a free headset, but the $50 upgrade to get an extended battery (which amounts to a rubber jacket with a battery that plugs into the bottom of the skyfi unit) is well worth it if you're planning on using it for more than 90 minutes when moving about. I've been able to get about 7 hours of live XM using the extended battery, which is as advertised.

Pros for the unit include: 1) Easily readable, rotatable screen helpful for car applications 2) artist and song tuneselect (which allows you to mark songs/artists that you would like to be notified when they are on another channel). 3) recording ability and recording scheduler 4) Easy file system management 5)Mini SD slot if XM isn't enough!

The only cons I can list are the lack of an integrated antennae and the fact that the headphones used as a antennae are a little bit weak on the volume level (if you're on a loud subway, it's kind of hard to hear). Also, don't expect reception where there isn't line of sight or strong terrestrial repeater (more than 2 bars) either, but I suppose that is expected.

It should be noted that this unit only has an FM Transmitter when using the car kit (and it's fairly weak at that). If you are looking for an FM Transmitter to go with this unit, a MUST is the Whole House FM Transmitter Gold Edition (Whole House FM Transmitter -Gold Edition: Wireless Stereo Audio AdapterCovers Entire Home Guaranteed. It will cover all of your FM Modulation needs, no matter where.

Overall, I would highly recommend this product to anybody who wants a "every unit" receiver that can fulfill home, car, and walkbout duties.

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I bought the SkyFi2 abou 9 months ago. I went to Fry's and was immediately drawm to the larger display. I wound up buying from Amazon because it was $50 less. The unit is awesome. I have a motorhome that I wanted to have it to use in there and its critical that I do not play with dials, etc.. while I am driving. This unit makes it easier to see with the larger display and the construction feels better as well.

So far, the SKyfi3 seems to be the best for XM units that offer the versatility of home and car as well as portability.

I'm about to send back my second SkiFi to Delphi for a replacement. Here are some things that have gone wrong with the units I've owned:

1. Bad reception and repeated "Check Antennae" messages, even when standing in the middle of a field under a clear sky.

2. Screen will not light up when power button is pushedguy on the phone gives "helpful suggestion" to push down volume and power buttons at the same time.

4. Radio comes on, but screen does not. After several attempts, this finally corrects itself.

5. Recorded songs skip and freeze. Seriously.

6. Screen freezes and will NOT unfreeze. As another poster has noted, you have to drain the battery to get it unstuck. Speaking of which...

7. Don't even bother to get this unless you get the extended battery or only intend to use it in the car. The standard battery lasts 30 minutes on Live XM.

8. Antennae Jack died on first unit after less than three months. Delphi will replace, but I lost a dozen songs I had recorded. Plus the hassle of returning stuff.

9. Again, I am about to send back my SECOND unit in less than four months (my first replacement started showing bugs before the first WEEK was up.)

An on-off switch would be really, really helpful, as the "Mode" button seems very tempermental.

UPDATE: Received my THIRD SkiFi3 (second replacement) todayit was preloaded with more than 200 songs (which means it wasnt new, it was usedand it wasn't in it's original packaging btw), froze right away, and the volume didn't work. Delphi is sending me a new unit with a prepaid mailer to send back the old one in. Meanwhile, I estimate that I have paid for approximately one month of XM I didn't get because my unit was broken or in transit to or from Delphi.

Save yourself a headache: Don't buy this unit. I couldn't get a star to delete on my rating; I would give it one or no stars.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Belkin Video Cable 6-Feet with ChargeSync 4-Feet for Apple iPod and iPhone

Belkin Video Cable 6-Feet with ChargeSync 4-Feet for Apple iPod and iPhone
  • Belkin F8Z361Tt06-P Iphone/Ipod Av Cable

The Belkin web site and the box implies the iPhone 4 isn't supported so I passed the first time around. Since the return would be easy at a local store I tried the 2nd time. Never used one of these before and it didn't seem to work on any of my devices. None of the devices listed on the box or web site match what I have.

But, you have to know that (apparently) the iPhone/iPod doesn't send any A/V signals out the dock connector unless you start playing something music/video. Once I figured that out, ALL my devices work just fine.

Plus, it's a nicely made assembly.

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These items are totally compatible with all iPods with Video & Dock Connector; and all iPhones; and all iPads. They have no Firmware limitations. F8Z402 also includes a Rotary Charger, with DC 5V/1.0A Ouput Capacity and Folding Prongs.

To use item, you just need a TV/Monitor with RCA Stereo Audio Inputs (Red & White) and a RCA Video Composite Input (Yellow). You can also use it with a Stereo (for Audio) with RCA Stereo Audio Inputs (Red & White). And you must simply "Start" an Activity, there is no image displayed or Audio transmitted until you "Start" an activity, i.e., Start Slideshow, Play Audio, or Play Video.

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This product does not work with iPhone 3G (iOS 3.1.2), iPod touch or iPod Classic. Belkin website says it does not work with iPhone 4 also. When you connect it to the iPhone, it says "This device is not made to work with the iPhone".

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Shipped fast and is a great quality cable. No issues. Use it constantly. Definitely recommend the seller and the product.

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I purchased this for my iPad2.

The description does not mention iPad, but it works just fine. I can see AirVideo output just fine with sound and charges the iPad2 at the same time.

I do however have one HUGE gripe. The connector dislodges from the iPad VERY easily, which of course keeps it from charging and disrupts the external display. Very annoying.

I managed to mitigate that occuring however by simply attaching this 15' extension cable SF Cable, 3 RCA Male to 3 RCA Female Audio Video Extension Cable-15 Feet, so now I can watch my living room Win7 MCE recordings (wtv files) on the bedroom TV upstairs and keep the iPad within easy reach on my nightstand.

Also, I find that I need to use the 2amp charger that came with the iPad because the video would just not show up using my HTC 1amp charger.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Hifonics ZRX3000.1D Car Amplifier

Hifonics ZRX3000.1D Car Amplifier
  • A/B Analog Class Amplification that is Blue "Military Grade" PCB
  • High Dissipation Heat Sink that is 4/2 Ohm Stable
  • High Speed MOSFET Output Devices
  • Multi Channel 5/4/3/2 Channel Configurable with Variable Low Pass High Pass and Band Pass
  • PWM Power Supply RCA Inputs/Outputs and Built-in system Diagnostics

have this amp pushing hard for over a year now... i have it at 1ohm pushing a 15 in RE XXX dual 2ohm sub... the sub in conjunction with the amp is amazing... the lows that this sub produces is incredible only thing id say about this amp is that it gets pretty hot... and compared to the Hifonics ZRX2000.4 it cant take a beating id say after playing a couple heavy hitting bass songs at high volumes the amp cuts out due to the heat it generates. usually have to wait a min then restart car or power off and on again my deck... in total im pushing 6000w RMS with all amps

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If your looking for a good 3000 watt amp that puts out what it says it does go with this amp!!! its a great bang for your buck

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I ran this amp on two dd 9512's on a 12 volt system and it pounded! Never got hot and never went into protect. I would buy this amp again!

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I love my amp it does more then u would think clean power it sounds good iv been installing stereos for 11 years and this brand of amp is perfect for to 15 Kicker L 7's I have to run to 1800 batteries with 0 gauge to be able to run the 3000 watt to be able to run it in a

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

EZOPower Dual Battery Charger Travel Kit for EN-EL14 Battery, Nikon D3100 D3200 D5100 D5200 DSLR an

EZOPower Dual Battery Charger Travel Kit for EN-EL14 Battery, Nikon D3100 D3200 D5100 D5200 DSLR and Coolpix P7000 P7100 P7700 Digital Cameras *Compatible with Nikon MH-24*Worked for less than a month. I hope my original four star rating did not mislead people. It worked 'allright' out of the box, but then ceased to function. More Chinese junk for my landfill.

SEE UPDATE: I changed my rating from 4 stars to one.

I bought this for Nikon batteries and it does not work properly with them. Also, they are willing to take it back but at your expense and it cost as much to ship back as it di to buy the product. I would suggest not buying this product.

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You get what you pay for is the first thing I can say about this.

First and foremost, it works. Batteries charge and I suppose that's the most important thing for a battery charger to do.

Construction feels light. I'm still not 100% sure if I think it feels "cheap" or if it feels "portable"; it IS designed to work as a travel charger too and includes a 12v DC adapter for car charging.

The charging indicators are simple enough, but also confusing. There are 4 red LEDS that blink and vaguely indicate the progress of the charge. They remain constantly blinking though, which is a sign of error on just about every other battery charger I've ever owned. I can't really hold that against this product because it does what it does reliably, but it also seems to ignore convention and I'm not sure I like that.

I've used both Nikon batteries and aftermarket batteries in this and both charge. I will note, however, that the batteries don't fit perfectly. In the worst case, I actually have to put a book on top of them to keep the contacts of the charger and battery together. Nikon OEM batteries have this issue too, so I consider this a problem with the charger and not the batteries. Something claiming suitability for EN-EL14 batteries should be able to allow for variations within that model of battery that the manufacturer themselves allow for.

But then again, you get what you pay for. Aftermarket single chargers cost $10 more than this and single OEM chargers cost more than double. For the convenience of charging two batteries at a time (I have a camera grip that uses two at a time, so it's not just a matter of "rotate them"), I'm actually okay with it's quirks.

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Excellent quality construction with the ability to charge two batteries at a time. This is a must for the photojournalist on-the-go.

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When I have it in my hands, plug in the batteries and have them come out charged and ready for service, then ask me. Right now, it will take about another week until I see the charger... . I expect this device to work just fine. Most (99.98%) of the products I buy on Amazon are excellent and fill a need I find in my life. I'm not only glad for Amazon and their governor, but I'm really glad for the products I find here and the confidence I have in their system to protect me, the shopper.

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 3 SPH-L710 (S3 / S III) compatible Universal Car Mount Lighter Socket Dock

Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 3 SPH-L710 compatible Universal Car Mount Lighter Socket Dock with USB and Charging PlugThis was shipped to me very quickly, Received two days after ordering. The product does not sit securely in the lighter socket and so, it does not transmit power from the lighter socket, so no phone charging action happening there. Waiting to return for an exchange.

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Car Kit Vehicle Charger + Home Wall Travel Battery Charger for Virgin Mobile LG Optimus S - LG Rumo

Car Kit Vehicle Charger + Home Wall Travel Battery Charger for Virgin Mobile LG Optimus S - LG Rumor Touch - Samsung Restore M570 Cell Phone - Premium Combo Pack - BestCellBuy BrandEverything works great! Was very happy that both chargers came with, and not a problem with either items yet. It is probably the cheapest quality chargers you can find anywhere

Friday, September 6, 2013

AutoXray AX7000 Tech Scan Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Sensor Data Capabi

AutoXray AX7000 Tech Scan Diagnostic Code Scanner with Live, Record and Playback Sensor Data Capability and SD Card Slot for UpgradesI bought this tool because I needed both OBDI and OBDII capabilities for my cars. For my older pre-1996 OBDI cars this tool not only reads diagnostic trouble codes but also streams live powertrain data (PID) such as throttle position, rpm, manifold pressure, coolant temperature, closed vs open loop mode, oxygen sensor voltage swings, short and long term fuel trim, and so on. Most tools will show these data for OBDII but this tool also shows these data for OBDI, which sets this tool apart in my opinion. I am waiting for the add-on SD cards to be released so I can retrieve enhanced (manufacturer specific) data streams (PID) for my OBDII Honda, not just the EPA-mandated generic data streams. Even without the SD card it shows enhanced (manufacturer specific) diagnostic trouble codes and generic stream data for import vehicles. So I think this tool shows great promise in terms of flexibility and upgrade-ability, and it has performed well on my cars so far. The boot code and program firmware can be upgraded over the internet through a USB cable to the PC using the recently released "Scanning Suite" software, which can be downloaded at no additional cost. I had trouble updating the firmware at first, getting the message "cannot connect to device" and had to call the SPX helpline. They were extremely helpful and solved the problem. It turns out that after you put the tool into "program mode" in prepration for the firmware update, you need to press ENTER. That causes the tool to power down. Then when you turn it back on, it boots up in program mode and the firmware upgrade can proceed. The tool and assorted cables are sturdily built, and would stand up to professional use I would think. Successfully captures and displays approximately 40 frames of OBDII engine PID data from my Honda.

UPDATE: I assembled myself a new computer based on the Windows 7 64-bit operating system, and found that I can't update the scan tool using the Autoxray PC software "Scanning Suite" because they do not yet have 64-bit drivers. However, they told me they are working on this (maybe as part of updates to Scanning Suite?).

UPDATE Aug 27, 2011: AutoXray has canceled development of the HONDA enhanced OBD data flash card for this tool, which is dissappointing considering how many HONDAs are on the road. Bad business decision. And here it is almost September 2011 and AutoXray still has not released Scanning Suite drivers for Windows7 64-bit operating systems. SPX: This could be a great scan tool if you would only INVEST in it's development at the level it deserves.

UPDATE Jan 31, 2012: AutoXray has obviously abandoned this tool. It is still available, but even if at a discounted price it is not worth it because it has been made obsolete. Any mp3 player can communicate with Windows 7 64 bit operating system so what's the problem with SPX and this scan tool?

UPDATED:

Below is my unedited original review. Since written, they have released a software update that addresses a lot of the issues I had experienced. There is now most of the GM enhanced data available, but there are still a few glitches here and there. Freeze frame data from GM vehicles does not work. It will provide the correct code on the FF, but the captured data values are non-sensical. The TCC duty cycle % is not right, the PCS solenoid duty cycle % is not right, and a few others. Most of the data is valid, but keep in mind that this appears to still be "beta" class software on the tool.

ORIGINAL:

This unit does not include the GM enhanced data for OBD-II you can only see the generic OBD-II info, which does NOT include the transmission parameters, misfire data, or TCC PWM data.

I have been in contact with their support dept, and was advised to try a different year of vehicle none of which worked. The tech also stated that there would be a software update released in the next few weeks; I do not know that I will wait that long.

The vehicle I am working with is a 1997 Olds Bravada. Not exotic, but simply a gussied up S-10 Blazer. I have ran it as both an S and a T series truck with no luck as the Bravada is not listed specifically. Likewise selecting, as advised by the techs 1996 and 1998, I either get an error with no data, or the same garbage data when 1997 is selected.

If I select the manufacturer specific data, I get info in line with the other reviewer with the 454 in the 99 truck. My cam retard was like 6700 degrees. The ignition voltage is 10.6v when running or not, also stays rock steady at 10.6V even during cranking. Any tech would be able to tell you if voltage @ rest is 10.6, it will drop below 10.6 while cranking. ECT is 103 degrees no matter what. The throttle position is set at 2v or 41.8% no matter what you do. If you select the vehicle as generic OBD-II you get correct voltages, temps and TPS values, but as stated above, you do NOT get transmission or other enhanced info.

Enhanced GM specific info is the reason I bought this tool. At this time it cannot deliver on the advertised promises.

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I purchased this unit as a mid-range priced scanner/code reader. I was disappoint with the unit and it was returned to Amazon.

Reasons:

You can not print output from scanner as featured. Print option software has not been released by AutoXray

There are no updates available past 2006 models for the base scanner or for the optional SD cards

There is no printed manual with the unit. There is a quick-start guide but you most download the users manual from AutoXray's website. If you print it out it is a book!

I expected more out of SPX/AutoXray, disappointed with this product as currently supported.

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Well. I bought this item on Amazon and that transaction went great. I love Amazon.com. When I received the scanner and used for the first time it kept freezing up. None of the buttons worked. I had to disconnect and star over. I contacted Xray tech support and he recommended installing batteries. This did not make sense to me since the unit gets power from the car. I went along and did it. No help. He them recomended reinstalling software. A poduct out of the factory already needs software update? whatever, but I'll go along with it. Problem is I run windows 7 and they are not geared up for win 7. In other words I can't do an updated. nice... I send it back. I am very dissapointed. This scanner is not a good tool and I bought their top of the line scanner the 7000. I am saving up my money and I'll buy a scanner from Snap on tools or Matco. They cost more but they'll work. This Xray, in my opinion, from my experince is JUNK.

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I needed a scan tool to set timing on a 1996 GMC Yukon. This tool worked great for that purpose. That is where the tool stops being a future winner. i have had this tool for over a year now and still have not seen any tool updates that would correct the numerous issues that i have passed on to tech support personnel. The print capture program in the software does not work properly. If you own a computer with Win7 64bit your out of luck getting software to install. Autoxray will tell you to go to the Actron site and load the 64 bit usb drivers from there and use them. Ya right, still no install. I work with computers and will tell you the install package never installs the programs in the correct folder in Win7 64 bit to work. As for tech support, these poor guys cringe when you call for help. They can only answer simple questions. As for SPX, they should be ashamed of their customer service and support for this tool. This tool is obsolete and i would not recommend it to anyone who is looking to the future. When i find a resonable tool to replace this piece of crap, then look for my tool on e-bay.

Summary is as follows:

Good for scanning on most OBD-II vehicles

PID data cannot always be trusted

Forget getting a could print capture

Forget getting it to run on 64 bit windows machines

SPX does not give a crap about supporting this tool

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Goal Zero 19006 Guide 10 Adventure Kit with 4 Goal Zero AA Batteries

Goal Zero 19006 Guide 10 Adventure Kit with 4 Goal Zero AA BatteriesI have purchased, used and tested every lightweight solar charging device on the market that I could find. The Goal0 nomad 7 and Guide 10 set is the only one that works sufficiently that I can be completely off the grid with my backpacking devices and have no need for extra batteries. See below for solar panels tested. I have been testing portable solar panels for several years now, and the Goal 0 products are the best.

The Nomad 7 is the only solar panel that has the capability to charge an adequate battery pack, my headlamp AAA's, AND my smartphone/GPS all in the same day in full sunlight. It is the only panel that has reserve capacity to charge my devices in less than full sun (shady/cloudy). No other panel has the output of the Nomad 7. Its closest competitor is the Brunton panel. The Brunton weighs 20% more and is rated to output 30% less than the Nomad 7 (Brunton = 5 watts, Nomad 7 = 7 watts). In my testing the lower output was verified. The off-axis performance of the Nomad 7 is superior. It maintains full output to a greater angle of sun than any other panel I have tested. The Nomad 7 is the only panel, in my knowledge, that uses the more efficient mono-crystalline panels. It does seem to give it an edge in real-world usage. As far as flexibility, that characteristic has nothing to do with panel efficiency. Another of the well-thought out features of the Nomad 7 is the connection options. The Xpal SP-2000 and the Solio both rely on many different tips to connect to different devices. The Nomad 7 has three great options built in: 6.5 volt fast charge for the Guide 10 charger, 5 V USB connector, and a port that the included 12V female car lighter adapter plugs into. Every portable device has the option of an inexpensive car power adapter, and the Nomad 7 nicely offers that ability.

The Guide 10 charger works to its rated specifications, unlike most of the other solar devices I have used. It charges AA and AAA batteries. It charges them faster with the Nomad 7 than any other solar panel/charger combination that I have tested. The Goal 0 batteries that ship with the Guide 10 are the best of their type I have tested. They are low-discharge, like the Eneloops, but much better. The Eneloops are rated at 2000 mAh, but charge only to about 1900 mAh capacity. The Goal 0 are rated at 2000 mAh, but charge to 2200 mAh. The guide 10 has some very well thought out features, including the LED flashlight, the function switch and the built-in hanging loop. These touches all demonstrate that the designers are users, and thought well about how these devices would be used.

All is not perfect, though. The Guide 10 does have an overheating problem, but only in very strong sunlight and under certain conditions. This is a known issue that is being fixed as I write this. This brings me to one of my most important experiences; customer service. Goal 0 has the best customer service by far than any other of the solar panel manufacturers I have tested in this group. Immediate phone contact, responsiveness to questions and warranty service are far and away some of the best I have experienced.

Following is a list of the solar panels I have tested, and short comparison comments on each.

1. Powerfilm USB + AA: This one has a great form factor, is flexible and very durable, and is the lightest weight and most compact of all the solar chargers. Its fatal flaw is that it simply does not put out enough power to be practical in extended backpacking. It does not fully charge the AA batteries when it indicates a full charge, and is not nearly as flexible as the Nomad 7 for connection. The unit was replaced on warranty, but the replacement performed exactly the same. I tested a total of four of these, and all performed the same. Customer service was good, after spending weeks trying to get their attention, and this happened several times.

2. Solio Classic: This one has a nice form factor, but the unit simply does not charge its internal battery nor a connected device at all adequately. Just in case, I had it replaced on warranty and the replacement performed exactly the same.

3. Xpal Power SP-2000: Same as the Solio. Internal battery rated at 2000 mAh, only charges to about 1100-1300. Not enough power overall to be practical. Very good customer service.

4. Brunton Explorer: A good panel, but not enough overall power. Weighs 20% more than the Nomad 7, output is 30% less.

I was very skeptical about purchasing this solar charger after reading the reviews.

I was going to take it on a 14 day back country hunting trip and needed some was to charge my android phone as I use it as a camera, GPS and alarm clock. I took this item in the mountains and on a nice sunny 60 degree day I hung it up on a small pine tree and occasionally adjusted it to be at the best angle to the sun and it charged my phone in just a little over 2 hours. I also charged my dads phone and the battery pack from Goal0 as well.

I love this solar charger and feel strongly enough about it I decided to write a review as I was extremely skeptical..

Great product!!

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There was a bad run of the power packs that would heat up and melt. GoalZero has corrected the problem months ago and sent out new power packs that are labeled "GUIDE 10 PLUS" in the indention below where it says GoalZero. The old defective power packs just say "GoalZero" with nothing in the endintion. The word !PULS! tells you that you have the re engineered power pack. Amazon's stock of GoalZero products are the old defective power pack that will heat up and melt. I ordered one on January 20, 2012 and got the bad power pack. After talking with customer service, it is evident that the old stock will be shipped until it is exhausted. They were very helpful in refunding my money without requiring the product be returned. Make your purchase from Amazon THROUGH one of the other sellers listed on the right. I contacted Blue Kangaroos and they are aware of the problem and HAVE the new power pack ready for shipment.

Update 2/3/2012:I have both the old and the new power packs now and have additional information. I was told by GoalZero Tech Support that some of the old power packs, the ones that DO NOT have the word "Plus" on the label, were modified before shipping and will not heat up. The only way to know if yours has been modified is the pry the end cap off of the Power pack. The end cap that covers the plugs and LED. Just take a small screw driver, put it in the grove and twist, it will come off. Behind the LED there are three large resistors [the large gray round things with color bands on them]. If none of the color bands are BLACK, this power pack has been modified and WILL NOT heat up. I have verified this. Mine has no black bands and does not heat up. GoalZero will still send you a new power pack and batteries if you request it. There is a slight functional difference between the Old and New power packs. The "Old" will charge devices through the USB port at about a 300ma higher rate than the New "Plus" power pack and will charge the batteries a little faster. This is because the old Power Packs have the Data+ and Datalines connected together which tells most devices to accept charging at a higher rate.

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for full specs

Best solar charging system that I have found. I work in the outdoor industry and have always been frustrated with the options for charging electronics when on extended trips. Goal0 has provided the solution. Check out all their elite series.

Guide 10 kit:

Pros:

Fast charging of AA or AAA batteries with the included charger or directly charge USB or DC devices from the Nomad panel.

Charging unit can be used to charge USB devices when not plugged into the panel

Charging unit has a LED flashlight built in

Very durable

Charging unit can be charged from USB, AA, AAA, or Panel

Cons: panels are not flexible (flexible panels are not as efficient)

Summary: the best system to charge AA, AAA, USB, or small DC electronics in the field.

Bonus: Excellent customer service and other products.

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I ordered the Goal 7 Nomad along with the Guide 10 Power pack so that I could use it while in Africa. I was experiencing problems immediately during the first use. Followed instructions that came with it and it would only charge my IPOD for a few minutes then it would shut off and stop charging. This was all being tested while I was in the Arizona sun 100 degree weather similar to what it would have been like in Africa. Contacted Goal0 Customer Service and spoke to Meggan who said she could get it all sorted out before I left for Africa. Emailed her back and did not get a response. I was in Africa for about a month when I returned and emailed Meggan again and stated that I had contacted her before and I was still experiencing the same problems. She then filled out a work order for me to send it in to be tested at my expense. This was in November that I shipped it out and then got it back a month later and it was the same exact one I had sent in. No explanation what so ever was attached to the returned item. I contact Meggan AGAIN and she said that it was tested and nothing was wrong with it. Even after going through all this hassle, it still does not work. I would not recommend using Goal0 at all. The customer service is terrible. In the mean time, I did buy myself a Solio Mono and it worked PERFECTLY right from the start and still works to this day.

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Thursday, July 4, 2013

SuperTooth One Bluetooth Visor Speakerphone Car Kit - Black

SuperTooth One Bluetooth Visor Speakerphone Car Kit - BlackI read some good reviews about this speakerphone but I don't feel it was as easy to use as I had hoped. When I am driving I can't be distracted looking for which button to push, might as well just do that on my phone. I just wanted something easier to use.

Bought this for my father-in-law who asked me to pick up a hands free, speakerphone unit for him so that he can use two phones with it simultaneously. Checked reviews on other sites before purchasing and everyone else had the same things to say as what I am going to say below. I did not use it much but from the little I did use it it seems great. I like the fact that it comes with a 2 year replacement manufacturer's warranty and the talk time is 15 hours on a full battery. I think I like it more than he does. Would have gotten one for myself if I didn't have one integrated into my car's music system. I like how discrete it is and the clear sound quality. Most probably will pick up one for my wife in the future.

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i bought this for my son for christmas, and i gave it to him before christmas, he does a lot of phone work meeting clients , and this wonderfull unit works perfect with no problems , it is clear and easy to use. plue it keeps his hands on the wheel, and hopefully his attention on the road. i do recomend this unit so go buy one. you will be happy you did

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If you have a nokia 900 windows phone. Supertooth is one of the bluetooth tools that work. The nokia bluetooth will not pair with my house phones so I use supertooth as a house phone.

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