Showing posts with label truck batteries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label truck batteries. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Stinger Shoc-Krome Series GM Extra Long Battery Terminal

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

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

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

Monday, June 30, 2014

2 Ton 12v Electric Scissor Car Jack 1/2" Impact Wrench

2 Ton 12v Electric Scissor Car Jack 1/2' Impact WrenchI just put the jack to work and it did great.

I did not test the Impact yet.

Now I can jack up a car without getting out of breath.

Jack works good impact worked but did not try to pull an lug nuts yet!

Came in a case (unexpected) 2 spare fuses were smashed when I recieved from shipper.

It's not yellow as pictured (gray) but I do not care as long as it works!! and it did!!! :)

Used the impact and it work very good!! It's not a constant impact but works well just the same...... happy?? .. YES!!

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The car was in the air with the touch of a button. Nice, compact size and it does exactly what it says. I don't like the fact the impact wrench is not in constant contact, the internal hammer spin and hit causing the lug nut to move. It works all the same

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

RCA Dual 7" Mobile DVD System, DRC99731

RCA Dual 7' Mobile DVD System, DRC99731I originally bought this set because I couldn't argue with the price, especially with two screens. However, I'm buying it again because, despite the inexpensive price, the quality has been incredible. I've owned several portable DVD players over the years and something always breaks on them, regardless of how nice you treat them. This set has gone through approx 2 years of service (most go less than one), and only finally started having problems when I hooked it up to an incorrect power supply (can't blame the manufacturer for that one).

Aside from the current problem, this DVD player loaded quickly, very rarely skipped except on really big bumps, had great volume, useful headphone jacks, attaches simply to the headrests, and has a simple all-wires-in-one wiring system that prevents a lot of excess wires going all over the place (also makes for easy hookup). I would definitely recommend this product.

These units seem to have a limited "shelf life" at best and this good price made this one a logical choice. Has worked well so far

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Friday, June 20, 2014

PowerUp Car Power Supply Charger DC Adapter Fits HP DM1-3000, DM1-4010, DM1-4010CA, DM1-4010US, DM1

PowerUp Car Power Supply Charger DC Adapter Fits HP DM1-3000, DM1-4010, DM1-4010CA, DM1-4010US, DM1-4160, DM1-4160CA, DM1Z-3000, DV6-3216US, DV6-6104NR, DV6-6112NR, DV6-6123CL, DV6-6123NR Notebook Laptop Portable ComputerThe power up car power source was exactly as described and worked up to and above all expectations. I recommend it for anyone who needs to power up their laptop in a car.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Delphi MyFi XM2GO Portable XM Satellite Radio Receiver with Home / Car Kits

Delphi MyFi XM2GO Portable XM Satellite Radio Receiver with Home / Car Kits
  • Illuminated six-line LCD shows station, category, and artist information
  • Built-in wireless FM transmitter turns any FM receiver into an XM radio
  • Rechargeable battery provides five hours of use
  • Delivers more than 150 high-quality, XM satellite radio stations
  • Receiver measures 2.8 x 4.5 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D)

I've had my MyFi for a week now and I must say that it has exceeded my expectations. I do live in an urban area where reception is great (DC) but I find that I rarely use the live programming when on the run and just rely on my recorded content.

First what's great about the MyFi:

1) I'm new to satellite radio and was very impressed with the variety of music available. I've discovered lots of artists that while I had my Ipod I never knew existed. Add to that the great live events, talk radio, and other content.

2) XM2Go works flawlessly. But for the limitations (below) it works flawlessly. Pop your MyFi in the cradle at night and in the morning you have 5+ hours of content. Note, the box says 5 hours but in reality if you record any of the more compressed channels (talk etc.) you will end up being able to record more than 5 hours! I believe when I record music channels I actually get closer to 6 hours of recorded content. Once you have your content you can easily scroll from song to song. Skip the ones you don't like. Replay the ones you do.

3) It is truly portable. I go from pocket (headphones), to car (FM transmitter), to home cradle (line-in to the stereo) without ever interrupting listening.

4) It comes with everything you need, including a remote control so you can easily switch channels as your MyFi sits in its cradle across the room (you can't say that about the Ipod). Further, what it comes with is great quality. I love the swivel car cradle not only do you not have to worry about plugging wires into the MyFi everytime you bring it into the car (they are plugged into the cradle), it makes reading the display a breeze for both the driver and the passenger (just swivel it between the two).

5) Replaceable battery. Unlike the Ipod the MyFi, like a cell phone, has a swappable battery. That means you can (eventually) either buy a replacement when the battery starts to lose strengh without conducting the surgery necessary on the Ipod (this is huge given the amount of use these devices get and the liklihood that batteries will only hold their full capacity charge for 6-12 months) or just have one handy to extend your listening time.

6) It's solid state. Unlike the Ipod you don't have to worry about a hard drive to go bad (like mine did in 8 months!)

7) Recording isn't limited to scheduled records. You can always nab a song here or there by just hitting the XM2Go button.

8) It feels solid in your hand. Yeah, it's bigger and heavier than an Ipod (think thick PDA, or perhaps the Dell MP3 player) but it's designed to fit in your hand well and works well for both left (me) and right handed people.

Now the things you should be aware of (though, knowing them I still would buy one):

1) Don't expect non-stop reception when you are roaming around. Even in metro areas you might drop a signal when you aren't using the home or car kits. I imagine it is difficult at best in non-urban areas to maintain a line of sight with the sats. Just expect that you will need to make use of the recorded content in those situations.

2) Don't expect the sound quality of a high-bitrate MP3 on the Ipod. I suspect that this has everything to do with the nature of Sat radio and nothing to do with the MyFi hardware, but, the quality is not the same. Although I would rate it great, you do notice that you are getting a compressed stream.

3) Don't expect to be able to control your content. Unless you save a recording session for days you won't likely get the same songs day to day (the playlists on XM are vast, rarely are there repeats) (notable exception is if you record the top 20 channel). That's a good thing if you like variety that's a bad thing if you like the comfort of always having your favorite tunes handy.

4) The AV cable is a bit short (nothing an extension cord couldn't fix).

5) I would like to see a more sophisticated recording scheduler. Currently you can only schedule 2 record sessions and it limits you to recording within the next 24 hours (unless you schedule a daily recording session). With all of the great XM content it would have been nice to be able to set up a recording session several days into the future.

6) I would like to be able to lock or protect songs or even whole sessions from being recorded over by new recording sessions. Currently, the way it works is just a simple first in first out method. Fortunately, it is smart enough to merely delete a portion of an overwritten section as opposed to the whole section.

7) It doesn't buffer like a TiVo/ReplayTV. It would be nice to pause and/or rewind live content.

8) Fianlly, I would love a computer interface so that that XM can distribute updated software to fix some of the above issues.

This product is great.

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First let me say that I have only had the MyFi since Christmas (yes, my wife was one of

the people who actually got one). I waited until now to write a review so that I could

get a good feel for the product. Some other reviewers on this page have laid out some of

my pluses and minuses, so I may be reaffirming their comments. First, the great-

1) The programming. XM has tons of stations. I listen to a wide variety of music, and I

was able to fill up the 30 available presets rather quickly. One form of music I

particularily like is techno/trance, and there are 3 channels that play some form of it.

Also, there are 3 comedy channels, and on 2 of them they run segments of stand-up

routines from pretty much any comic out there. Very funny. Also, I paid extra for "High

Voltage", which is the "Opie and Anthony" show. In my opinion, well worth the money.

Plus, XM has all MLB teams, Big Ten Football, and many other extras. I love the

programming.

2) The actual MyFi package itself is wonderful. It comes with 2 holders one for the

car, one for the home which you can plug the antenna, power source, and audio connector

into so that all you have to do to switch from car to home is pull the MyFi out of one

holder and drop it into another. Very easy, very smart. Plus, you get 3 different

mounting options for your car, headphones, a personal antenna for when you are using it

like a walkman, RCA cable for connection to a home stereo, tape adapter for the car,

cigarette lighter adapter, home power adapter, and various cases and clips, plus a remote control. I was

honestly amazed at how much comes with this package.

3) Ease of use. It took me all of about 10 minutes to figure out how to work the menus

and different options on the unit. It is extremely easy to set presets, change displays,

change channels, etc.

4) Recording. This is a truly innovative feature. I have a digital video recorder, and

this works pretty much the same way. You can set up recording schedules, or you can

record whatever you are listening to just by hitting the record button. Very cool.

Also, you can record up to 5 hours of programming, so if you are indoors (where satellite

does not work without external antennas) you can listen to the recording. For me, it is

great because I can record the whole "Opie and Anthony" show and listen to it whenever I

have some free time.

5) This is a small plus, but in this world of huge problems to get anything done, the

activation is very simple. You can log onto XM's website, enter your radio code, cough

up some dough, and within about an hour maximum your radio will be active. It took mine

about 7 minutes to be activated (much like a cell phone).

Now, for some of the not-so-great features

1) First, I have to complain about the audio quality. As another reviewer said, you can

tell it is compressed. Hopefully the XM people are working to resolve this issue, but it

is sort of frustrating. I have a very high quality Onkyo THX certified receiver, and I

can pick up very subtle audio imperfections. I would say the quality is somewhere

between a tape and a CD. Sometimes it almost seems like it is "wavering". The sound

will be amazing for 1/2 a song, and then it will be like a tape for 1/2 the song. I

suspect this has nothing to do with the MyFi itself, but has everything to do with the

stream coming from the satellite. Also, using a tape adapter for the car is pretty

frustrating. I am thinking about having mine hardwired, because using the tape adapter

ensures that the best sound quality you get will be, well, tape.

2) The headphones. What a joke. These could possibly be the worst headphones ever

unleashed on humanity. They suck. The sound quality is a joke, and they are the

in-the-ear style, but they actually cause pain having them in your ears. It is an insult

that they send out this wonderful product with such abominations for headphones. Mine

have already found the garbage.

3) The recording needs a buffering system, as another reviewer said. It would be nice

if it started recording as soon as you tuned into a station, like a DVR, but... I guess

we can't have everything.

4) I am also reaffirming another reviewer's comments, but XM or Delphi or whoever needs

to make the MyFi able to connect to a computer. I find it amazing that in this day and

age we can have such a sophisticated piece of electronics released without the ability to

connect for updates and such. Maybe it is coming.

Lastly, there is the issue of reception. I did not include this in the great or

not-so-great categories because it is neither. I live in a suburb of Cleveland, and I

have had very little reception problems. However, since the stream is coming from a

satellite, I do not think that where you live has anything to do with reception. I think

that some of the reception issues raised in some reviews may be user error, as opposed to

the radio not working. XM is pretty clear about where to put antennas, and if you follow

those guidelines, you should have no problems. Now, that is not to say that the

guidelines aren't kinda dumb. They want you to put the home antenna in a south facing

window with no obstructions to the sky. My stereo is about 45-50 feet from any south

facing window, and the cable on the antenna is only about 25 ft. However, XM is happy to

provide and extension (for a ton of money I assume). I put my antenna in an east facing

window with a house obstructing the sky, and I have had no reception problems, so take

that for what it's worth. In the car, the antenna cable is more than long enough to run

from the front of my Tahoe to the back, out the liftgate, onto the roof, and still have

about 3 extra feet. There is basically no car the antenna can't fit in. It is magnetic,

and it stays put. Reception while traveling around was great about 95% of the time.

However, just like my GPS, when you are in an area that is obstructed by trees or other

objects, the reception fades. It is somewhat annoying that the people in charge of

coming up with this technology couldn't figure out a way for satellites to beam signals

through things. This has always irritated me with my GPS. Maybe in the future.

I realize this is a long review, but I hope it helped. Overall, I wouldn't trade this

for any regular radio. I love it, and I believe the technology and

sound quality can only get better, and it is pretty good right now.

2/10/05 Update Well, I have now had the MyFi for about a month and a half now and I have read some of the VERY negative reviews here, and I feel the need to comment.

First Reception: I have had virtually no problems at all. I have used the MyFi in my car, my home, and as a "walkman". The only time I have had reception issues are when I am in my car and there is very heavy cover blocking the sky. I have used the MyFi almost everyday walking around Cleveland State University and I have never even had one single fade-out. I have even been able to go deep into buildings before the signal fades. Now, according to XM and Delphi, the unit will not work when a roof is over your head, but I have proven that very untrue. I have been able to listen to to the MyFi uninterrupted in a classroom with no windows. This may be a fluke, but take it for what it's worth.

Second Audio I mentioned this in the original review, and there have been many negative reviews about the audio quality. I have noticed, just within the past 2 weeks or so, that the quality has gotten much better. The "wavering" that I talked about is still present, but it is now only there about 25% of the time. I have been very impressed with the sound quality as of late. One reviewer said that talk shows sound like the people are talking into cans attached to a string, and I noticed this as well with "Opie and Anthony". However, both Opie and Anthony have been complaining about this problem, and the problem is coming from the studio that they broadcast from. They routinely complain about this during their program, and I have noticed a better sound lately on their program as well, most likely because O & A had a meeting with the XM engineers.

Overall, I would now give this unit 5 stars, whereas I gave it 4 before because of the audio quality. I do not have any complaints at all. Maybe I am unique in my experience, but I just don't get what any of the negative reviewers are complaining about.

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It would have been 5 stars except the personal antenna is awful. I bought a different personal antenna from the XM Fan Store and it works great.

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Yesterday, the mailman delivered my long-awaited MyFi. I quickly got it up and running. I then took it to the gym for its first big test. Overall, I like this product. It fits in the hand nicely, the layout is very simple to use, and it certainly comes with a ton of extras. The sound quality is as good as any other satellite radio I've seen.

My problem though is in its portability, which is the main reason I paid for it. First of all, I live in Walnut Creek, CA which is a small town in the San Francisco Bay Area. When I'm not plugged into the home antenna, I get NO reception anywhere. When I went to the gym, I got nothing. I even put on that stupid looking external antenna. Even if it would have worked I don't know if I could have gotten a good workout with two different wires hanging down from me. But, despite that the external antenna has never done anything for me. So, if you are getting this unit and don't live in New York or LA, don't plan on using the live mode much, unless it's plugged into the home antenna. I have not hooked it up to my car yet, so I cannot comment on that aspect of it.

That being said, the only saving grace is the 2go feature. I did record two sessions last night, so now I have 5 hours of songs on it. So, now I can carry it around wherever I want to go. But, you can only record two sessions, so that is only two stations. I would love to be able to switch to news, sports, comedy, or other stations while I'm walking around. But, because of the reception issue I'm stuck with the recorded songs, which ain't bad. I also like how you can record a single song as it comes on the radio, if you like.

So, if you want to buy this thinking it is the long awaited portable satellite live radio solution, you'll be disappointed because you probably are not going to be happy with the reception you can get. But, if you get it realizing it that you'll mostly be using it to listen to recorded songs, you'll be very pleased. I'd recommend it, but I strongly stress waiting for the price to drop, because it's very overpriced right now for what it does.

First things first. This is not intended to be a review of the XM service in general. I had that in my truck for a year before getting the Delphi MyFi, so obviously I was pretty gangbusters about the service. But I've now had the MyFi about 3 weeks, including a two-week trip to Atlanta including air travel, hotels and rental cars, so I've gotten some good mileage out of it so far.

Pros:

Battery: This little beauty has about a 5-hour battery life (conservative estimate, as far as I can tell). This means that even for car trips, taking the dog for a walk, and any normal use, it has enough battery life to last. During our long car ride on the trip, I didn't really need to use the car charger, which was one less wire to hook up. I hate having a gadget that needs lots of random junk hanging off, and the battery capacity really cuts down on that.

FM Modulator: This is one of the major plusses to this little unit. Again, like the above, this means that in the car, you don't have a cassette adapter or wired aux jack. It may cut down slightly on sound quality, but it's still higher than standard broadcast FM radio. In addition, this had a special added benefit in the hotel. Usually a hotel has a clock radio, but not much else. The FM transmitter gave me the ability to broadcast to the clock radio, which was the only way to get tunes in the room.

Accessories: If you've bought the SkyFi, which is the unit I have for the truck, it comes with nothing. You need to buy a car adapter kit, then perhaps a home adapter kit, then worry about installation, and when all is said and done, the $100 SkyFi costs closer to $300 or more. This unit comes with *everything*. Car kit, home kit, headphones, belt clip, protective case, it's all there. Sure, the unit itself costs $350, but for a portable unit that's not bad.

Sound Quality: Again, XM is closer to CD-quality than FM. It won't meet the standards of the audiophiles out there, but it's not bad. I'd place it about as high quality as 128kb bitrate MP3. As long as you have decent satellite or terrestrial reception, the sound is pretty good.

Variety: This, of course, is what separates the MyFi from an iPod. Ever since the RIAA started suing people, I haven't been downloading any MP3's. And without good radio, I don't keep up to date on music anyway, so I wouldn't download music. So, I leave the music programming to professionals. XM has enough stations that unlike local LA radio, there is always something I want to hear, and unlike local LA radio, I don't flip through 6 presets of commercials. The really cool feature is that the name of the artist and song title are displayed on the screen, so I actually know who I'm listening to!

Neutral:

Reception: From what I could tell, reception was great in some areas, and not so good in others. At one of my hotels, I had southern exposure facing Atlanta. Connected to the home kit, I had three bars (of three) on both satellite and terrestrial antennas. Yet at my hotel in Montgomery, AL, I didn't get any reception. There were no terrestrial antennas in Montgomery, and my room didn't face south. Likewise, in my apartment here in California I have a lot of restriction as to where the antenna is placed to get reception. In the car, the reception is pretty much uniformly good. During most of my trip, I had the external antenna up on the dash, and got great reception. I've found from installing the car-specific antenna in my wife's car that this is even better, but once that is installed and the wire routed, it is something you don't want to remove. In the car, though, using the standard personal antenna is fine. Walking around, however, the reception can be spotty. While this is intended as a portable device, it doesn't 100% live up to its billing. I put this as neutral rather than a con, though, because in most situations it meets my needs.

Stored Content: The MyFi has the ability to store 5 hours of music content. It is billed as a major feature, but after the above reception issues, I believe it is added as a crutch because of some of the reception issues. That being said, if they had implemented the record feature better, it would easily have moved up to a pro for this unit. The main problem is twofold. First, the XM SkyFi2 buffers content, so that if you're listening to a song and want to pause/replay the song, you can do so. This is not available as a feature on the MyFi. Second, it has two recording slots, each with a 2 1/2 hour maximum. You cannot schedule it to record 5 1-hour slots on 5 different channels. You can't schedule it to record a 3 1/2 football game on one channel, followed by a 1 1/2 hour program on a second channel. I think that purely from a software programming standpoint, they could have fixed this easily. Last, I it needs to be in the home kit to record. I'd prefer that it be able to record easily on-the-go, so that if I wanted to leave it in a car overnight recording, I could do so. Alas, no such luck. However, even with all these problems, the record feature is a plus when traveling. I got no reception on an airplane, and the saved content was a lifesaver when I needed something to listen to.

Cons:

Antenna Compatibility: The personal antenna plugs right into the side of the unit. The car and the home antenna, however, don't. They don't plug into the unit at all. They plug into the car or home kit. I didn't think this would be too much of a problem, but in my wife's car, the optimal place to put this unit is in the cupholder. If the car antenna plugged directly in, I could do so. However, the car antenna only plugs into the car docking station. Which doesn't fit into the cupholder. If the antennas were interchangeable, it would be helpful.

Conclusion:

All in all, if I had to do it all over again, I would still buy this unit. I had read the Amazon reviews, and the reception exceeded the limited expecations they had given me. The ease of use for car usage makes it simple to take in and out of the car, and since I already have XM in my truck, my wife might start getting some use out of the XM as well. I've said before that I'm not a major gadget guy, and I usually look for gadgets that will improve my life, rather than just buying gadgets to own them. The Delphi MyFi meets that criteria.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Scosche IP2IN1 iPod/Universal USB Charger for Home and Car

Scosche IP2IN1 iPod/Universal USB Charger for Home and Car
  • Charge any USB device including phones, MP3 players, Blackberries, headphones and more
  • For use with existing iPod USB cable
  • Includes USB 12V charger and 100V wall charger
  • Connects to most USB powered devices.
  • Folding prongs for storage and travel.
  • 1 amp makes recharging as fast as possible

I bought this USB charger 3 months ago to use with my iPod touch and it has worked flawlessly. The wall charger is very portable as the plug folds into the body of the charger. Both seem to charge the iPod equally well and I have not noticed the charging to be any different from connecting the iPod to the computer. One minor (if obvious) downside is that you need to bring the USB cable along in the car or to other locations where you will not connect to the computer.

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I bought this item to avoid having to take so many different chargers with me when traveling. Seems to work well with any device that I have tried thus far (Garmin Forerunner, Blackberry, iPod Shuffle).

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This is the second time I have been asked to review this transaction for some strange reason.

This vendor supposedly offered a "Scosche" brand set of USB chargers at a steeply discounted price. The chargers pictured in the offer clearly bore the Scosche brand name, and they used the Scosche "retail price" from which to show the steep markdown in price.

When I received these items there were in no kind of packaging -just loose inside of a jiffy bag mailer, so it was difficult to tell if they were even new. Though the items looked similar to the ones pictured in the offer, they were NOT Scosche brand products. They were instead some cheap, no-name, made in China, knockoff, of the type you'll find on Ebay selling for a buck apiece.

When I wrote back, the vendor admitted that the items were not Scosche but rather "OEM", but assured me they have sold "thousands without any problem". They further went on to "guarantee" that I would have "no problem" with the units. Their guarantee however, would be of little consequence should one of these cheap chargers fry my daughters expensive Ipod.

I decided to cut my losses as the whole transaction was just a few bucks. The vendor did refund my money, (I think), and the only reason I am responding to this request for a review again, is to warn other buyers.

Look, bottom line is: Amazon is a great resource that I have used in the past, and will surely use again. And this is the first time I have experienced any kind of problem purchasing through Amazon. But vendors who engage in classic "bait and switch" tactics are not worthy of being represented by Amazon.

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Car charger works well and so does the home/travel charger. The pins fold back on the home/travel charger which makes it good to travel with. The cords do not come with these items.

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I bought this for my wife's car, which I usually use on the weekends. She has an iPhone, I have a BlackBerry, so I wanted to minimize charger clutter in the car. While it works fine with her iPhone 3Gs, it does NOT work with my BlackBerry 9800. A message pops up on the BlackBerry saying that the connected charger is insufficient to power the device.

So much for the "universal" part, although I have long ago learned not to trust the title descriptions on Amazon.

Oddly enough, the AC outlet charger does work with my BB. But if you are buying this primarily for use in the car, be forewarned: the iPhone, yes; BlackBerry, no.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Global Digital Canon CB-2LU Brand New Compatible Travel & Car Battery Charger...

Global Digital Canon CB-2LU Brand New Compatible Travel & Car Battery Charger...This charger is a good replacement if you don't want to shell out the extra cash to get the original from Canon. The design is a little bulkier but it does the job. I don't have any problems with it.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

DEWALT DCF813S2 12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch Impact Wrench Kit

DEWALT DCF813S2 12-Volt Max 3/8-Inch Impact Wrench KitThe Dewalt DCF813 is small,allowing it to get into confined places,lightweight and comfortable to handle.The

largest bolt I can break loose with it is 1/4"(7/16 hex),or 5/16(1/2 hex),if it's not rusty.This is

about what I expected from a impact this size. I break bolts loose with a ratchet,then use the impact to spin them off.When installing,I spin them on with the impact and do the final tightening with a ratchet

or torque wrench. So basically,I use it like a modern version of a Speeder Handle,and it works good for this.

Buy this, if you're home mechanic to fix your own or friend car or do something around the house, do not expect this little thing to spin off a lugs nut (Home mechanic do not take a tires off every week, don't you ? just break them loose with breaker bar and use this to spin them off and put them back then use torque wrench after)

I tested this tools to see how much torque of this tools can break off by torque down one of a lug nut, starting at 30 ft/lb and gradually increase up to 50 ft/lb and this thing give up at exactly 50 ft/lb, so here you all know this thing will break loose almost anything inside your engine bay, a few sample here for some of you may want to know how / what of a bolt size used inside your car

Base on some BMW car Spec.

Valve cover m6 bolt use 89 in/lb (7.3 ft/lb)

Oil pan gasket bolt m6 bolt use 89 in/lb (7.3 ft/lb)

Belt pulley m8 bolt use 18 ft/lb

Water pump m8 bolt use 18 ft/lb

Alternator bolt m12 bolt use 35 ft/lb

Hope you enjoy

Thanks

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First off I should say that I am not a professional in any field that would use this tool, so my comments are made from the standpoint of a layman making casual use of this product. That said, I am very happy with the performance and quality of this impact wrench.

The product itself has a nice, solid feel to it. The grip is comfortable and both the trigger and the switch to change the direction of the drill are conveniently placed. The body is sturdy and light enough for continual use. Two battery packs came with the unit so that you can always have a fully-charged battery to use. The pack slides on a locks easily, and removal is the same way.

As for performance, I feel the wrench has enough torque to get most normal jobs done. Start-up to full-speed is instantaneous when depressing the trigger all the way, and it also has a nice control over the variable speed aspect although the instructions caution against varying the speed too often because that will shorten the life of the wrench. And of course it is very handy having the automatic part of the wrench to save the trouble of having to manually tighten or untighten things.

There is a ring of three white LED lights around the drill part that comes in handy to see what you are doing when the room lighting isn't sufficient. It also comes with a nice little carrying case. I found that sockets click on and off quite easily.

All in all this is a solid, well-built product that should last a long time.

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great size good tightening torque but will only remove 40ft-lb tightned bolts. Would be nice to remove as tight as it tightens but for the size and the lights in the end its probably worth the money

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Holy cow this thing is so good. I just bought this off the mac tool truck today, and man let me tell you what, it was worth it! I work in a heavy equipment garage, and this thing ripped through bolts on the body of bolts underneath the truck i was working on. Have not tried to take anything crazy hard off yet, I dont think this was made to.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Multi-Functional Auto Electrical Circuit Tester with LCD Display and LED Flashlight -- tests contin

Multi-Functional Auto Electrical Circuit Tester with LCD Display and LED Flashlight -- tests continuity, polarity, voltage, frequency, misfiresSince I watched one youtube cast on car repair I wanted to buy Power Probe III Eric the Car Guy used. In my opinion original Power Probe is extremely overpriced. I hesitated buying this one being afraid it's low quality chinese cnock-off. This tool here I don't know about the legal issues patents and so, has exactly same functionality (and bit more) at lower price, extremely well made, is aesthetically and ergonomically nicer than power probe (I think whoever designed the shape and look of power probes was thinking about brick on the stick).

I totally love this tester here. Backlit LCD, white LED at the end to see what you're probing, extender for the probe and power supply, soft cable, good grip. low current test light safe for electronics.

You have two LEDs, red and green. red one goes on when you touch +12 or the flying lead of something connected to +12.

Green one goes on when you touch the ground or flying lead something that connected to the ground.

Using rocker switch you can supply the probe end with +12 or ground. This way you can test activate different circuits.

Warning! You should know and understand what are you powering and understand how electricity works. Otherwise you seriously risk frying something. In experienced hands this tool is awesome, you don't need a mess of jumper wires to test circuits anymore.

Tool has built in 5amp self reset breaker when you power the circuit.

I can't comment on the misfire detection function, my cars are in perfect shape here. Frequency/rpm meter can't see where I might need it in the car, we don't adjust idle anymore but let it be. with the voltage threshold detection for example you might check for voltage ripple in case of the bad generator if you understand it again.

Bottom line five stars from me

The device is just what I expected, it is practical and reading of the screen is clearly visible, the length of the cable allows testing in the rear of the vehicle as the rear lights and fuel pump built light lets you see just those parts dark in the back. You can test the pulse of the injectors without damage to the ECU. I think a good general test device Electics system of the car and easy to use. It is great device

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I am a professional mechanic. This tool is good. The only downside that I have with this tool is that is doesn't make a beep sound when touching a B+ or ground like the power probe does. With that said, I think the other features in this tool make up for that over sight. The KV spark test function is cool. The jury is still out on weather the rated KV's shown on the tool are accurate, but it will quickly tell you if a car has spark or not (only cars with wires, not cars with coils on plugs). If you in the market for a power probe you should really take a good look at this tool. I would consider this tool a bargain at double the price!

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This is a great product, I used others similar as this one with less functions but this one has extra functions

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Samsung Focus i917 Combo Rapid Car Charger + Home Wall Charger + USB Data Charge Sync Cable for Sam

Samsung Focus i917 Combo Rapid Car Charger + Home Wall Charger + USB Data Charge Sync Cable for Samsung Focus i917The USB cable does not allow the telephone to be recognized by my PC.

The wall charger caused the touchscreen to 'freeze'

Despite the great price, I would not recommend this product.

I purchased this pack the same day i purchased my phone so they would arrive together. This pack actually arrived first, which is wonderful, but i noticed immediately that the USB cable included (which is very short mind you, about 3') was bent a bit on the micro side and would not work. I gave the company a two star seller feedback and they contacted me that night to resolve the issue. They told me that they would send me out a new USB cable and that i should look for an e-mail with instructions. They then slipped in that i should reconsider my seller feedback, which i would gladly change if the issue was resolved. As pleasant a surprise as this was, no e-mail or replacement ever came and here i am to this day, almost a month later with a tweaked USB cable that does not function.

I believe it is worth mentioning that the wall charger and car charger work fine.

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The wall charger causes the phone to freeze up. The car chager plug fell off the wire as I tried to plug it in for the first time. Completely unsable.

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THE ARE WHAT I WANTED FOR THE RIGHT PRICE. THEY ARE ALL THAT I NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW PHONE

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I was expecting this replacement to be exactly like the original that came with the phone and it is not but it does seem to work fine

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Rally 7460 GameDay 12V 200-Watt DC to AC Power Inverter w/2 USB Ports & 3 AC Outlets (Red/Black)

Rally 7460 GameDay 12V 200-Watt DC to AC Power Inverter w/2 USB Ports & 3 AC Outlets
  • 200-watts of power output
  • Converts your vehicle's 12 Volt DC power into a household 120 Volt AC power
  • Three (3) 3-prong AC outlets
  • Two (2) Type A USB ports for charging cell phones, iPhones, iPods, MP3 players, digital cameras and more
  • 8-feet DC power plug, approximate length

I use this in the car to power a 12 volt, 15 watt mini-amplifier for a speaker system. It works fine. I haven't used the USB ports yet. It has an all plastic case though instead of metal. I would not drop it on anything hard or use it outdoors although it says it is for tailgating. It automatically turns off so you don't run down your battery. I actually paid a lot less than the current price and would not pay more than $50 for it, however it is the most affordable I have seen with 200 watts, three AC outlets and two USB outlets, all with covers to keep out dust. My main complaint is the whining internal fan that cools it. Even while driving and listening to music fairly loudly, I can hear the high-pitched, annoying noise. I put it under the passenger seat and still hear it. Another plus is a long plug cord which lets me move it around, out of the way, under seats or up on a seat. I may find a place where the noise is not a problem if I dont mind the power switch being out of reach while driving. I am also looking for some kind of soundproofing material I can make or use.

Friday, December 27, 2013

Schumacher SAC-109 Male-to-Male Connector

Schumacher SAC-109 Male-to-Male ConnectorLike other reviewers, the fact that the male ends only have one tension clip (every other plug I own has two) keeps it from staying in the socket securely. I thought Schumaker products were of a little higher quality, but it is made in china :-(

broke within 2 days had to take it apart and fix it the metal tip got stuck there is no spring inside just a bent piece fo metal pushing it out crap crap crap

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I bought this male-to-male Cigarette Lighter Adapter (CLA) cable for use with a Powerfilm F15-1200 folding solar panel/RA-9 Charge Controller setup and a small 12 volt lead acid Gel Cell battery during a 3 week missions trip to Haiti in June 2011. The cable worked to allow the connection between the panel's/charge controller's female CLA to the battery which I fitted with a female CLA. The problem I had was that the cable ends only have a single friction spring tension clip (or whatever that thing is called) to keep the plug in the socket. On the side with the Powerfilm panel/charge controller socket, it worked fine presumably because the socket was a tiny bit smaller than the the splitter I used or the female sockets I fit to the batteries. Perhaps these sockets are slightly too big, but the end of the cable that I stuck into the socket on the battery end would just pop right back out. It is pretty frustrating to set up your solar panel to charge a battery and leave; then come back hours later to discover that the end wasn't making contact and no charging happened all day.

To get around this problem, I add a couple small pieces of electrical tape stacked up on the side of the plug opposite the single spring tension clip. This gave enough extra friction to the clip and just made the plug "sticky enough" to keep it plugged in. With repeated insertion each day, before long the little tape stack would start to slide off and I'd have adjust or re-tape it.

If this cable had double tension clips like better quality CLA plugs have, this would probably not have been a problem. I could have not used this cable and just bought the male CLA adapter cable from Powerfilm ($), but it is easier to not have to undo their "marine grade" connectors to switch ends whenever I want to attach a little AA battery charger to the panel or just switch things around. This cable would be perfect if it would keep itself connected in the socket I stick it in without needing to rig it with tape.

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When I first used, one of the terminal pins stuck inside the housing. I took it apart, the copper spring band had to be stretched out and I needed to resolder the cord to it before reclosing. Cheaply made, the pin still does'nt have much flex tension.

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First, this item works. However, it has two drawbacks when using it for a small air compressor. The chord is short which makes it difficult to reach tires. Also, the male connectors do not make for a tight connection and tend to vibrate loose so I have to hold the end. It's OK for occasional use.

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Husky Liners Custom Fit Heavy Duty Front Floor Mat (Grey)

Husky Liners Custom Fit Heavy Duty Front Floor MatI got OEM size, look, and feel. So I gave good stars.

Took a star away for misleading "generic" picture AND supposed to be 'custom' fit.

When trimmed down to size, it is a pretty close match for the small OEM carpet mats.

As the other reviewer noted, they don't quite have the same width and coverage as the OEM carpet.

The Drivers side is not wide enough really, I would have liked them to extend more to the door sill.

Drivers side also does not 'quite' match the left side foot rest shelf.

Not a true 'custom fit', but close.

Bought these mats as they were supposed to fit a Toyota Rav4. Unfortunately, Toyota stopped making the all-weather mats, so I was stuck with these. Making them reasonably fit required all kinds of trimming, including trimming the raised edge in places. They are for all intents and purposes universal mats that will give your utility knife a good workout. I would not buy them again.

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The Husky Liners fit perfectly in our Toyota 4Runner 2005, just as was stated. They are more rugged than carpet for sure, just take them out and hose them down and they look brand new.

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They constantly are moving up and under my gas pedal and almost caused me to wreck. They are not heavy enough to stay in place. I will not buy this product again.

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These mats are well made and will likely never wear out. The front pair, while supposedly custom fit for my Highlander, don't fit very well, and need to be cropped to fit the driver's side. Still, a good but.

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

Advanced LCD Car Alarm with Remote Start 5000 Meter Max Range

Advanced LCD Car Alarm with Remote Start 5000 Meter Max Range
  • Most advanced alarm system on the market!
  • 5000M Max Long range FM radio technology
  • Beautiful big colorful display LCD
  • Remote Start Engine * Vehicles with chips in their key require addtional module to bypass the electronics
  • Professional installation is required. Wiring guide of your vehicle is Not Provided.

The alarm is a good alarm

The pagers are light weight which I like

Also no worries for batteries because it comes with a charger

The 3 color pager alarm works pretty cool too

2 pagers

Installation was not easy per the guy who install it but same price

Also the range in not 5000k feet maybe 2000k

Conclusion good alarm for the money

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LCD Remote Car StartReceived this remote starter F10s last week. Installed it today, fairly simple installation when i followed vehicle wiring diagram from bulldogsecurity's website.

Took me ~2 hours for full installation, fairly simple, engine started the first time, door lock didn't work, had to supply seperate power +&to door lock wire harness and then it worked (this wiring in the F10s installation diagram). Light flashing (headlight/parklight) didn't work, checked the installation diagram, i followed it properly, checked the headlight/parking light output with a multimeter, nothing, this part of the circuit is dead. Checked the jumper settting in the control unit (the jumper was in wrong place not in default place as the installation instruction says: this means this is a previous problem, probably a returned/ failed control unit). put the jumper in the right place, still this circuit is dead. Tomorrow i will be calling 'speed shop' and ask them if they can ship me a good control box (the black box).

my observation & experience:

-easy to install

-microwave sensor purchased separately from ebay $15 with shipping works soso

-distance not 5000 meter, tested it to be between 500-700 meter (5000 meter is pure lie)

-a lot of mistake in the installation and owners manual (cheap company)

-remotes built cheaply, $ shop quality

-remote color won't change from green even after following owners manual and trying more than 4 times

-no dome light supervision (car's inside light won't turn on whan unlock button pressed, no circuit for this)

-company's (manufacturer's) website doesn't exist

-2 remotes its a +

-for start sensing, had to connect my own wire extention and make a coil in the distributor/ingnition wire. it would be better if it had a high voltage ignition sense and could connect directly to ignition coil, this would be more stable to sense if the car really started and running or not and would stop over cranking -

-remotes have rechargable battry like cell phones, its a + because a lot of car starters like prostart/coolstart/polarstart brands use 1/2aaa batteries and when those batteries are replaced the remotes dont work any more, have to go to a authorized dealer, pay them to reprogram the remotes +

-remotes came pre-programmed +

-overall for the price and functionality option (both remote starter and alarm), i am giving this product a 2* out of 5*

hope this information help other buyers like me.

.end

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I have done a lot of research and read a lot of reviews before purchasing an alarm and remote start system for my car. I wanted a reliable, durable, and long range alarm system with lots of features. The Advanced LCD Car Alarm with Remote Start 5000 meter max range from Spy Electronics USA was the best choice. I like it because of its very low price, high quality parts, excellent set of features, and 5000 meter maximum range! Installation was easy, but I took it to a local car audio installation shop!

Why pay more for other brands when this is works so great and at an awesome, lower price!

Friday, October 11, 2013

Stinger HPM Series 0 Gauge Matte Clear OFC Power Wire

Stinger HPM Series 0 Gauge Matte Clear OFC Power Wire
  • SHW10C-50 - Stinger HPM 1/0 AWG Matte Clear 50 Feet Hyper-Flex / Ground Cable
  • 1/0 Gauge Speaker Cable
  • Matte finish HyperTwist wire construction provides excellent flexibility
  • Single conductor reduces electromagnetic noise
  • Length: 50 ft

This is really high quality wire and I would recommend it without question. I've made the mistake in the past of buying cheap wire for a system and wish I would have spent the extra cash in the first place to get wire of this quality. When it comes to car audio wiring, you really do get what you pay for and this wire is proof of it. I'd rather wire a system once than twice, don't make the same mistake I did and use quality wire like Stinger or Streetwires the first time and save yourself a headache.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Magellan GPS Car Kit for Latest iPhone and iPod Touch (AP0301SGXXX)

Magellan GPS Car Kit for Latest iPhone and iPod Touch
  • Compatible with All iOS Devices
  • Built In GPS Receiver
  • Hands Free Bluetooth
  • Accomadates Skins and Cases
  • In Car Chargine

Couple this unit with your IPhone and the software and you have an unbeatable GPS system. I've placed my old gps in mothballs now that I have this unit.

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All car kits which plug with the holder directly into the cigarette lighter did not stay in place and fell sidewards. So I wanted a car kit with a suction cup so that the entire weight is not in the cigarette lighter. Also I didn't want to plug an external cable to my iPhone each time I enter the car and unplug it each time I leave it.

With this car kit you plug your iPhone onto a Apple connector, you close the lid from the top and this is it. When you leave the car even for 5min you just press a button on the right side, the lid pops up and you can easily remove your phone. Additionally your iPhone connects via Bluetooth to this device so that the speech from the GPS is announced via the internal loudspeaker. You can also use it for taking calls as it has a built in microphone. I have not received a better GPS signal as far as I can say due to the built in GPS receiver. My phone says the same bars with or without this device. However if you have a iPod without internal GPS you can transform it into a Navigation System with that and you also do not have to use the Magellan GPS app but any other one which you prefer.

BTW the package contains a suction cup for windows as well as a kit for uneven surfaces. I think this is to avoid damages on your dashboard due to the heavy duty suction cup.

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Two stars. CBelow average. Not recommended unless willing to spend considerable time to tinker with it to get it to work.

Bought this on sale recently, and overall fit and finish were fine. The issue is that the iTouch (I have a 3rd generation) has repeated issues with charging and finding the GPS satellites. After trying multiple times with it, I did get it to work... but there are some "catches" to getting it to work:

1) It does work with other Apps, but it will need ones that have offline maps, routing calculations, and turn by turn navigation. Otherwise the minute you drive away from a wifi, the map app (like Google Maps) will go blank, or you won't know where you are going. And there are FREE alternatives to the $49.99 Magellan app that meet these requirements, and that would be otherwise needed to use this unit. (Yeah, like I would pay $99 for this adapter and then have to pay another $49.99 for the Magellan app... BWHAHAHAHAHA! ...As if...)

2) You need enough free memory (RAM) on the iTouch to actually get it to work

If you have a lot of other apps running in the background (like facebook), then you need to shutdown/poweroff the iTouch and then restart it, and run nothing else before you start your GPS program. My iTouch (3rd Gen) was very hard to get this to work, because often I was down to 8-9 MB of remaining ram (NOT FLASH) memory to do anything with, even after shortly starting the iTouch from a "power off" condition.

3) Make sure the connector is firmly attached.

The adjustable 30 pin apple iTouch clip works for almost any Apple product, but getting it connected properly is a frustrating series of trial and errors. Multiple times I'd put the iTouch in, only to have it not charge.

4) You have to enable bluetooth to get GPS to work.

Not a big deal, but if you have it off, you will need to turn it on and pair it with the GPS unit. And you have to remove the power cord and recycle it to get the unit to pair with the iTouch.

5) The power cord is kinda klunky, but it works. I was not impressed with the plug in 12V automotive adapter. No indicator/power light/LED, and it seems to be kinda hard to get it seated correctly in my 12V accessory plug socket in my car. Fortunately, I had another one in the car already, and that one seemed to work okie. It's a mini-USB, so any basic power adapter for a USB should work.

Overall, I was borderline on returning it, but think I will keep it. I'm of the mind that I'd just be better off with a full blown dash type GPS Navigation device. I'd also like to get it so I have a Mini-USB battery pack (using rechargable AA cells), so it doesn't loose signal when I turn off the car... but for now, it works. But I can't recommend it for a newbie or even for serious travelers because the 30 pin connector won't connect well and Magellan expects you to shovel out another fifty clams for their app in the Apple Store.

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The GPS receiver was not detected at all. Everything else worked, including the audio out and Bluetooth. This was the second purchase of this car kit with the same results. I'm staying away from these iPod GPS kits from now on.

After using telephone signal based GPS and being left adrift when signals disappeared (usually at the worst of times like at night in a strange city) I put Roadmate software on my iPhone and added this device to attach to my vehicle windshield and use real GPS sourcing. Terrific!! No disappearing phone signals, no lost in the city where high buildings wreak havoc on all things electronic. Maps are updated often and quickly. I wish the adapter had better angle control as it won't lay flat enough for one of my vehicles to keep the screen visible.There is a BUT but it has more to do with the software than this device. When coming off a long interstate run and tasking an exit, it seems as if the software fell asleep and was startled at the intrusion of being called to service because the first thing it usually says is "when possible make a legal U turn" then it comes fully awake and proceeds perfectly.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Custom Accessories 23516 Digital Clock Clear

Custom Accessories 23516 Digital Clock ClearIt's a nice little clock, but with some serious shortcomings. First, it uses a suction cup to attach, it would have really been nice if this was included in the description since for my purpose it will not work. Also and much more important is the fact that it is clear with black letters. If you are attaching it to anything with a black background it is absolutely impossible to see. Was really disappointed since in principle it is a nice little clock.

My husband needed a clock in the bathroom so he can know when he's taking too long to shave before work. It sticks to the mirror just fine and is small enough it doesnt get in the way at all. Exactly what we needed.

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We put them on our bus windshields so the drivers don't have to take their eyes off the road while driving. Keeps them on time and safe. Works great.

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I love this clock. It's great for the winshield because it's see-through. However, you can't see it at night. Still, I like it so much I'm getting another one for my brother's truck.

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I wanted a little clock for my bathroom that wouldn't take up counter space and did not require putting a screw in my wall. This looked like a great option but it wasn't. The suction cup was malformed and would not stick to anything fell within 10 seconds of being put in place (even if I held it in place for 60 seconds, which has always solved my prior issues with suction cups). Also, the fourth time it fell (about 12 inches) the numbers stopped showing up on the readout, even though I went in and made sure the battery was still in place. I should have known better than to expect quality merchandise for $10.

As a side note, this clock is not ideal for sticking to a mirror the screen is entirely clear so you see the reflection of the numbers in the mirror as clearly as the numbers displayed on the readout. This would probably work better (if it would stick to something) on a wall.

Overall, there are better options. Don't waste your money.

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Friday, August 2, 2013

Directed Electronics 473V Viper 3-button Replacement Remote

Directed Electronics 473V Viper 3-button Replacement RemoteAn exact match to my original remote. I had this working within 2 minutes of opening the package by just following the included instructions. As long as you know where the valet switch is for your alarm system, setup is a breeze.

I purchased this Viper remote for my car as a replacement since the original remote failed after several years of use. A technician at an auto garage easily programmed the new one in a flash and I was on my way. It works great, first time each time to open and close the car doors, either at the vehicle or from a reasonable distance away. I'm totally pleased with this product and do not hesitate to enthusiastically recommend it.

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Received the DIR 473V 3-button remote over a week ago. Price was >30, DIR mfr wanted $69 for same. Installer store was twice as much. Was new, genuine product, in original bubble pack, and came with an extra silicone replaceable button pad and battery. This remote replaces the one I lost, and it has more range and signal strength than the older remote,even with a new battery. This is as good as it gets for my 5 year old Directed Electonics 350HV alarm. Accompaning instructions were confusing, so went to Best Buy mobile electronics guy who programmed it for free in 1 minute or less. If you have no experience with remote setup, do yourself a favor and go to an installer to have it programmed. Even if he charges you, it will be minimal, because it literally takes so little time (

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Monday, July 8, 2013

Equus 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter

Equus 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital MultimeterThis is a good little meter.

Thumb uppers: Small overall size, large LCD display, auto-ranging, uses 2 AA batteries, uses standard sized banana plugs so is compatible with several 3rd party or customized probes/connectors.

Thumb downers: probe clips are such weak, soft rubber that they don't grip the probes securely. And it would be nice for a little more $$ to include a case. So instead buy a $3 camera case to solve both deficiencies. Too bad the over-sized instruction booklet isn't the same size as the meter so it can be stored in the same case.

This is a meter of above average quality for the price. A great meter to have for the do it your-selfer for around the house, car or boat. However, one function that is lacking is high range AC current (amps) the description says it measures AC current but doesn't say that the max AC amps it can test is 200mA or .2 amps, not really practical for ANY AC current measurments. You can measure the current of say a 20 watt AC light bulb with this meter. The PC you are using to read this draws about 3.5-4 AMPS or about 3500-4000 milli amps, this meter maxes out at 200 ma.

I bought it for AC amps but can't use it for that. I'll keep it as a back up meter but I have to buy a better meter for AC amps. I guess that's what I get for being a cheap skate... time to buy a Fluke!

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I use expensive fluke DMMs all of the time at work and was going to buy one for home use when my Sears DMM (that was pretty much a piece of junk, couldn't auto range, and eventually wouldn't shutoff) started annoying me. So, I chose a $129 Fluke meter then happened upon this meter. I figured what the heck for $25 and decided to order it. If you need a home meter that AUTORANGES (this is a big deal) and works, you really can't go wrong with this product. The autoranging is great, VDC, VAC, & continuity have tested fine thus far and I think the leads are like any other DMM I have used. This is a killer deal for $25.00.

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Excellent unit, better than any prosumer meter available at Radio Shack. The built-in stand is great. Display size great. Meter leads with included protective removable tip covers great. Battery condition indicator LED great. Do not pass on this unit!

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Equus 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter I own several other digital meters. This one is best, just ordered 2 more. Auto off and AA batteries! Leaving a normal DVM on will kill the costly 9V battery! Its own novel battery testing is fast and easy with LEDs. AC 200mA range used with a shunt(say 1 or 0.1 Ohm precision) can give you higher AC current range! No AC current at all on others. Even has a wriststrap on the back. Much larger digits and autoranging works super. Readings are not ambiguous. My Velleman only reads to 2 MegOhms Equus 20M. Equus has four ACV ranges vice two for others. Lacks a backlight, hold and transistor gain (hFE) features I seldom use, anyway. Buy one!

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