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Battery Jump Starter 12V w/Air Compressor

Built In Maintainer- Leave plugged in without damaging charger
17 amp hour battery with 260 psi air compressor
600 amp insulated all copper clamps
Work Light
90 Day warranty from date of purchase

If your looking for starting capability,this isn't the product for you.

I own a small car dealership and was able to start one out of the last six attempts.The 900 amps listed is peak amps and does not represent cold cranking power. The cables are extremely brittle and break rather easily. Air compressor works well if you are looking for emergency tire inflation and are not in a hurry but this isn't a feature of any value to me.

Overall, this jump starter is a complete disappointment.

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I was given one of these chargers when i turned 16 to keep in my trunk. I used the charger and air pump tons of times over the years, moving it from car to car. It always had plenty of power to jump any vehicle i owned from a toyota celica to a nissan xterra. I just purchase my second unit after 10 years because the charger did not seem to charge anymore. This was most likely due to my dad using the unit to jump an old truck every day while performing a restoration. The new one is just as good as the old one and i will keep it in my survival kit in my xterra for years to come.

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I have used this product for 3 years now, and whenever I have needed it, it has ALWAYS performed perfectly for me. I have a mustang that I keep in my garage and it don't come out much, so naturally, the battery loses charge. No prob! I plug this bad boy up to it, crank it, and it fires right up. I don't know what the other people are saying as to how it has failed them, but this one for me has been flawless really. Even the air compressor has been fine. I personally would reccomend this HIGHLY. Mine is a red one, but its the same model.

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If looking for emergency purpose its perfect for the price might take a bit to show but its fine

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Had a previous one and loved it, lasted 10 years, bought a replacment battery, good to go for another ten. Charging it regularly is key, I wasn't a saint about it, but every couple months stick the charger on it for an hour and it's good. This one is nice, you just need to keep track of the special cord it takes, the charger is built onboard inside of it. If you manipulate the hose behind the little door for compressor hose storage, you can fit this special cord in there and never lose it. :) Meter is valuable to check charging initially and on recharges, it's reasonably accurate. Light works, standard bulb, nice to have an On/Off switch, I have one in the other car that doesn't and it's a concern if the jump cable gets loose and grounds to something. Cords are a little short here, but you get used to it. Highly recommend for personal use, if you own a car dealership, you should probably be buying one for $300 or more for that kind of use, but for an average Joe who works on cars and keeps 10 or so cars humming for family and friends, this is a great item to have at this fine price. I willl update if batter life slacks on this, my second purchase.

Mini 10W Car / Auto DC Charger for the Philips GoGear HDD6330 with Gomadic Brand Power Sleep technol

Gomadic TipExchange Technology protects your investment by providing a means to change/upgrade your charger by simply swapping the physical charging tip. (Charging tip for Philips GoGear HDD6330) included with additional tips sold separately)
Intelligent circuit provides precise output voltage and resistor configuration specific to the Philips GoGear HDD6330. This ensures battery is safely and efficiently charged without affecting battery longevity.
Charger provides a full 10W (2,000mAh) of available current in a small form factor a little over 1 inch long. Flexible, straight cable measure 50 inches in total length.
Power Sleep"" feature will cut power draw of charger by over 99% when not in use. Charger will draw less than 0.1W of power when in ""ready state"" (e.g. not connected to the Philips GoGear HDD6330).
Backed by the Gomadic Lifetime Warranty. This is a quality product that is built to be the last car charger you ever buy!

Product works great and does seem to charge faster than the wall charger that came with my device. I have used it numerous times and do not have any complaints.

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Arkon GPS032 Handlebar Mount for 3.5 - 4.3-Inch GPS Devices

Easy to Install
Water resistant case fits GPS or Touch screen smartphone
Fits Bicycle and Motorcycle size handlebars up to 33mm in diameter
Compatible with most straight, drop, trekking, and touring size handlebars
Water resistant case fits GPS or Touch screen smartphone

I purchased this case for the sole use on my motorcycle (2000 Honda Magna). It fits great on the bike and is somewhat adjustable, it's not rock solid tight so I can move the entire unit to minimize the sun glare, the case itself is also adjustable! I had to add my own foam so the GPS screen would be flush with plastic case screen which I made out of some foam shipping material and cut using one of the supplied foam pieces as a template. My Magellan 1424 GPS power cord connects on the bottom of the unit which causes a very tight fit on the zipper, it is a 4.3 screen and doesn't fit flush in the viewing area as shown in the product picture; the one in the picture probably does not have the power cord connected or it connects at the back of the unit. It is harder to see during daylight hours through the screen because of glare but not unusable, I have no tried it at night. I also doubt I'll ever test the waterproof feature of the case but it is a solid unit and I'm confident it would keep water out! The case is very easy to remove from the bracket and take with you when away from the motorcycle. My GPS has voice commands and are not easily heard while riding; I've yet to figure how to mount a microphone in the case so I could hear the commands, not a big deal. Other than the plastic screen making it difficult to see minute details, I would recommend this case, very good quality product.

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I purchased this "Waterproof" hard case to house my cell phone for an upcoming motorcycle trip. Upon its arrival, I looked it over and it didn't seem so waterproof to me. Firstly, the hole on the bottom is a rather large slit that doesn't seal tight around the cable. Secondly, the plastic window looks to be stitched in from the inside of the case with no glue around the edges, which could allow water to seep in. Thirdly, There is no seal or flap around the zipper to keep water out. A quick rinse under the faucet proved my suspicions. This thing leaks like Niagara Falls with water coming in through the zipper and seams. To me, when a product is advertised as "Waterproof", you should be able to hold it under water at some depth for some time and not have any leakage. We can get caught in some massive downpours here in Florida after-all. On Amazon, it is advertised as "Waterproof", but the included instructions say "Water Resistant". This is a blatant misrepresentation of it capabilities.

Other issues: The advertised size is 8x6x4 inches. My case measures 6x4x2 inches even though the model number matches the advertised one. The advertisement says it comes with 3 pieces of foam to customize the fit for your phone. Mine came with one hard thick piece of rubbery material that is not very customizable. The hole for the cable mentioned earlier is located at the bottom center of the case if using it horizontally. This isn't very conducive for cell phones that are normally used in a vertical fashion. Most cell phones have their connectors at the top or bottom when holding them vertically straight up and down. I simply don't have enough room to bend my cable around to make it to the hole with the way the connector sticks out from the bottom of the phone (see my size comments above).

Overall, I have never seen any product so misrepresented on Amazon such as this one. I am extremely disappointed.

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All around good product,

PROS: mounts easy, houses my Garmin nuvi snug (comes with foam pads of different thickness'that you remove for the right fit)

I use a big windshield and in a heavy rain the Nuvi has yet to get wet inside the case.

My Nuvi does not have a plug in for an ear piece so I dont hear the turn warnings but that is not the fault of the mount.

CONS: The only con for this mount is that you cant see the screen very well in direct sunlight.

(I jury rigged a viser for it, it helps somewhat.

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Good CaseI used it with a Garmin Nuvi 265 and then a 1300 on my Motorcycle. Rotary adjustment is good (~20 degrees in all directions). It seals up well too. Touchscreen operations are affected some by the clear plastic cover, but not bad. good price too.

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I bicycle in a suburban/quasi-rural area where many of the back roads meander off at weird angles. While I generally have a good sense of direction, my new Goggle G2 Phone by HTC (awesomme, by the way) has a built-in nav system. I bought this to mount my G2 phone on my handlebars, and it was easy to mount, is easy to use, and is fully adjustable. It is weather resistant, zips open easily, and the flexible plastic covering makes it easy to use. Highly recommended.

Coleman Cable 08566 6-Gauge Heavy-Duty Booster Cables (16 Feet)

Fits top and side post batteries
Ergonomically designed handles
Engineered for warm and cold climates
Polar-Glo polarity labels glow in the dark
Made in America

These are well-made and manufactured in USA!! There is not much to say about jumper cables, but some of the ones you see at automotive parts stores are pretty flimsy and the conductors look like they are significantly smaller than the gauge marked on the packages. These 6-gauge are suitable for cars with medium size batteries such as compacts or older models. For a new sophisticated car with lots of electronics and a big battery (BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, etc.), I suggest 4-gauge cables instead.

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These cables are a good value. They work well enough if you're attaching them to automotive battery terminals; however, the jaws don't close together far enough to bite onto motorcycle/powersports type terminals, which limits their versatility.

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After accidentally including my last set of jumper cables with the sale of my last car, I was in need of new ones!

These are long and heavy duty probably overkill for my 1.4L engine, but if you needed to jump a truck, they would be great. The whole assembly is well put together, with good, solid connections from the handles to the cables. They have worked great on a hybrid Highlander and Chrysler 300 (co-worker left the dome light on in the company car...).

If you don't have a lot of space though, skip this set since they are not small.

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Mine just arrived. I pulled it out of the box and am concerned that the cable crimp looks weak. I expect eventually I will have to fix it if it gets used much. Other than that it looks like it will do the job.

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I have not actually used these yet. I purchased them after having had need of them and not having any. The clamps are tight and cord is a good length. The only thing I don't like is that there is an opening under where you hold the clamps that has a bear wire on the other side. I am not sure if you would be able to touch it through the very small slit but it is something that I have kept in my mind. Over all pretty good quality. Not the kind you would use everyday.

Rayovac Rechargeable Hybrid Charger, 4-position AA/AAA Hybrid Battery Charger With 2 AA Hybrid Batte

Small, compact and portable
Packaged with 2 AA Hybrid™ batteries
8 hour charge time
LED lights indicate when batteries are ready
Hybrid™ batteries hold charge longer than 6 months

This package includes two new Rayovac "Hybrid" rechargeable NiMH AA cells, plus a simple charger. Similar to the Sanyo "eneloop", the Hybrid is also advertised to have low self-discharge rate, but not as low as that for eneloop. The eneloop is supposed to retain 85% charge in 12 months (when stored at 20 degree C), whereas the Hybrid is supposed to retain 80% charge in 6 months (no mention of temperature).

On the other hand, the capacity for the Hybrid is rated at 2100mAh, which is slightly higher than that for the eneloop (2000mAh). I have tested both brands and can confirm that both ratings are accurate. In actual applications, the difference in performances between Hybrid and eneloop cells is probably negligible. So it all comes down to price. Unfortuantely, this Hybrid package offered here is just not a good value compared to similar eneloop packages.

The charger included here is a timer-based dumb charger. It forces you to charge cells in pairs (either 2 or 4), and it does not know whether the cells are fully charged. It simply charges at around 350mA for 8 hours and turns off (obviously it was designed for 2500-2700mAh batteries, because 350mA*8hr=2800mAh). In contrast, the chargers included in eneloop packages are "smart", in the sense that they charge cells individually, and stop whenever each cell is full.

Unless prices for the Rayovac Hybrid batteries come down significantly, I'll say stay with the Sanyo eneloop.

[update on Nov 29, 2007]

The price of this item has came down significantly since I first wrote the above review. So it should be considered a much better value right now.

[Update June 16, 2010]

The Amazon product image now shows a 2-cell dumb USB charger (RAYPS19), but the model number is that for a 4-cell dumb charger (PS32-2BC). Be careful while placing your order.

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This charger is perfect for you Rayovac rechargeable batteries. It does have indicator lights that give the status of the charge. I like the older style better that red LEDs since they turned off when the charge was complete. This changes the indication (steady to flashing). The batteries get quite hot when charging, but this is normal. The Rayovac rechargeables are super batteries. They hold their charge in the camera or device as well as in a zip lock bag inside my camera bag unlike other NiCd type batteries. I only use these types of batteries now in my Canon i5is and the associated Canon flash, and I also use them in a set of noise canceling headphones (AAA). The storage lifetime and use lifetime is exceptional. The charger can charge AAA or AA and even paired mixes of each kind (e.g., 2 x AAA and 2 x AA).

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These are supposed to be great batteries but shipping is ridiculous.

I can't justify the crazy rates.

eForCity Battery Wall AC +Car Charger Phone Compatible with Samsung© Galaxy S

Purschased 2 of these. one completely failed the other is on its last leg. you get what you pay for!

Lost my phone charger and looked it up on Amazon...got it in three days. Less than five bucks. Can't beat it. Was not expecting a wall charger and car charger but got them both. Would def. recommend this seller. 100% satisfied.

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they work so im happy with them , they were a great deal just to have some extras in the truck or house

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I have an LG Optimus T phone and these chargers work faster than the one that came with my phone. 10 minutes of charging in the car gives me 10% battery. I'm SHOCKED! The quality is good and I expect these to last a while. The car charger is a little bit more flimsy so I'd be a little bit more careful with it. I had purchased another car charger from China that worked well enough but I was too rough when unplugging it and eventually the wires broke! I imagine this one will be similar so a gentle hand when unplugging will make it last much longer. Still, for $5 you can't really beat these!

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I AM VERY PLEASED THAT MY PACKAGE ARRIVED ON TIME AND HAPPY WITH THIS PRODUCT BOTH ITEMS WORK GREAT FOR MY SAMSUNG PHONE PLUS THE PRICE WAS V ERY AFFORABLE TOO, I WILL BUY FROM THIS SELLER FOR SURE AGAIN! THANKS!!

DLO 002-0216 NanoTune FM Transmitter and Radio for iPod Nano

All-in-one Nano accessory combines an FM Transmitter, an FM receiver, a headphone amplifier that boosts by over 25-percent, and a protective case
Flip-up, clear plastic cover and housing protects your iPod from scratches and light knocks, while the built-in 30-pin connector lets you use it with your existing charger
Wirelessly plays your Nano's music over any available FM radio in your car or home stereo, and will broadcast over any FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.9 MHz with a range of 10 feet
FM receiver allows you to listen to the radio over your nano, and automatically pauses your music to play your favorite radio stations without losing your place
Comes in a stylish black finish that complements your iPod Nano, and is backed by a manufacturer's 90-day warranty

This is the second FM transmitter I have bought for my car. First I owned the BELKIN, which I do not reccommend at all. It could not hold reception for anything. This one works great! I have a GMC Yukon with a stock radio. I was going to get a new radio, but if you are familiar with GM cars, you'll know that they need an additional $110.00 worth of wires, harnesses and dash kits to put in any aftermarket stereo. Add that to the "Brain" as they call it, you need to make your new stereo iPod compatible and it adds up quick. I just did not want to put $400-$600 into that right now.

The transmitter is great for fm reception too. I love love love that it has that clear little cover that keeps fingers and any surface at all off of my iPod. We all know how badly these things scratch!

My only nitpick's are that it really needs a armband or a pocketsnap. If I wanted to take it with me on a walk or to the gym (to use the fm radio part) I would have to stick it in my pocket or hold it.

Also, I would like it if the back was anti skid for when I set it down in my car. It really slides around, so I set it in the cupholder. Unless I have drinks, then I have to set it on the console where it it constanly skidding around and falling on the floor if I corner too fast. (Or if my husband is driving!)

Lastly, if you live in a area where it is hard to find a good clear station to use, try plugging your iPod earphones into it. This somehow helps clear up static if there is any.

I bought this from a local store and paid about $15.00 more plus tax. I should have bought it here.

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I too have had problems with this, but was set to purchace another until I read the reviews here. I use it primarily for it's FM *reception* and not for broadcast abilities. There are LOTS of choices for *that*. I agree that it requires the earsets for broadcast transmission and of course you'd need them to receive FM (or you'd never know what you're not hearing!).

The unit worked flawlessly for over a year and then without incident it developed an issue with refusing to turn on. About one day in three or four it'll work. On the others it comes on then immediately shuts itself off. The other negative reviewers were not specific enough for me to determine if this was the same issue they were experiencing.

For now, I'll look for an alternative adapter for FM reception.

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I bought one and when I first plugged it in was unimpressed. It was weak & full of static. Then I plugged in the headphones and was crystal clear. It needs them as an antennae. It also was unhappy when the ipod wasn't fully charged. It then died after a week so I returned it. Interesting idea but way too fragile. Now I need an new transmitter but they all seem to have problems.

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The Nanotune is awesome and I loved that I could take it everywhere, but it died after the second week of having it. I have exchanged it once before since it died a week after, now it died again. I wish I can find the manual to get my money back. It won't last if you buy it. Get some thing that holds it in place. The velcro that came with it slipped right off and it kept falling all over my car when I slowly went over a speed bump. Do not buy!

Just stopped working... going to return... be careful with this one.

Duracell 813-0281-07 100 Watt DC to AC Pocket Power Inverter

I bought this unit because it has a cord on the 12 volt end so that it can be plugged into our tightly quartered cigarette lighter outlet. It also meets my power needs. Be aware, this is really only an 80 watt unit that handles 100 watts for no more than a couple of minutes. At 80 watts it will draw about 6 to 7 amps from the lighter, or accessory outlet so be sure the outlet can handle it. Our new car has three such outlets but only the lighter outlet is really up to the task (15 amps or about 15A * 14V = 210 watts). The others are fine for devices that draw only a little power like a GPS, cell phone, MP3 player, etc.

The unit has a small fan inside that comes on when the electronics inside get too warm. Be sure not to block the vent slots in the case, especially the circular ones on the bottom since this is the only intake for the fan. I don't find the fan too loud, being just barely perceptible when it comes on while I'm driving. Mine feels solid, well made, is simple to use and does what it's suppose to.

It is 100 W 0.8 A for 5 minutes only, all the rest of the time is 80W 0.65 A. Consider this when buying it.

It is made by a company called XANTREX in china for DURACELL.

On the picture is looking better than actual.

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Great product. I used it with my laptop (dell inspiron 1420), my blackjack charger and my ipod in the USB plug.

Explanation: This product is not 100Watt is 80watt according to the manual.

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The unit is well made and the long cord adds to its flexibility. The cord is actually 35" long.

It powered my Dell Studio Laptop with Earthmate GPS unit flawlessly on a recent 1000 mile trip. It didn't get overly warm and it is quiet.

The laptop is rated at 75 watts.

On/off button means you don't have to unplug when you stop.

With this unit you only need an AC charger for your cell phone.

I am very happy with this unit.

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Duracell's power inverter is a durable buy. I have used it a couple times in the last 2 yrs. It still works perfectly and is very useful as it can charge my laptop and my USB device at the same time. Highly recommended

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201 Expeditionary Solar Field Kit (10W a-Si panel)

This product is awesome! We can power a laptop with aircard all day long by solar power and long into the night on the battery that can charge while you use your device. Go green in a big way for all outdoor activities. We use this at wpaz 1370 am radio for our remote broadcasts. It is awesome. Perigee has great customer support. I highly reccomend this product for anyone looking for more then just a battery. Two thumbs up to this product and if I had a third thumb they would get that to.

This item is extremely portable, durable, versatile and easy to use. We take it with us to various outdoor vending events. We put the solar panel up and by nightfall we have enough power to light our booth all night. It is a nice alternative to a generator and much more quiet! It is a must have.

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Black 2-Port USB Home Travel Charger for Creative Zen X-Fi, Zen Mozaic, Zen Stone Plus, Zen Stone, Z

Best replacement for original MP3 player travel charger.
Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a fully charged battery and automatically switches to a saver mode to prevent overcharging and short circuit.

While this product seemed like a great alternative to Zen's much higher-priced optional charger, it did not work properly once it arrived. Bargaincell processed and shipped the order very promptly, and it arrived within several days. Intended use was for a Creative Zen X-Fi 32GB player. Unfortunately, while the red LED light displays on the charger when plugged in, output voltage at its USB ports was not enough to put the player into charge mode, making the product useless for its intended purpose. Although offers a reasonably-sounding return policy, the total shipping charges for delivery and return exceed the unit's low purchase price by a large enough margin that the cheaper alternative ended up to just discard it and buy Zen's name-brand optional charger after all.

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I'm using this charger with a Zen Stone Plus 2GB MP3 player.

It charges just like it should.

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It siad that it work for Zen V plus and it didn't

Dont buy from him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I purchased this inexpensive travel charger to charge up my Creative Zen Mosaic (16 GB) and Travelsound Zen Mozaic MP3 Media Playerblack. It did the trick. Worked well with both devices. Very pleased with it. Handy to be able to charge my two devices without needing to do so via my notebook. As the charger is very small and lightweight, it'll be easy to pack for domestic or international travel (100V 240V).

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Did not work for my creative Zen X-fi. I purchased the Rapid Home Travel Charger with Ic Chip (110-240v) for Creative Zen Vision V, ...and it worked great for my X-fi and my Mom's Creative Zen.

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