Mini USB Car charger for TomTom GO 950 LIVE, GO LIVE 820 & Start 2 By DURAGADGET

• Charge in car through cigarette lighter adapter, Output: DC 5 volt up to 1000mA
• LED Indicator shows charging status device
• Charge and use your device at the same time
• Will not overcharge your device (reverse circuit protection)
• Input: DC 12V~24V FOR CARS AND LORRIES

This is a generic mini USB charger and not one specifically compatible with the TomTom. The difference is that the TomTom charger has a right angle plug and this one has a generic straight plug. It does work but cable management is more difficult because of the lack of the right angle plug and the fact the wire is slightly short than the original.

Save 41% Off

Read More >>

CLA-NHWC: Universal Hardwire Cable with Lighter Socket and Power Switch for M...

• Universal Hardwire Cable with Lighter Socket and Power Switch for GPS & Cellular Phone.

Just got this, and before I actually plugged in an accessory to the socket, I plugged in my testor...discovered the lighter plugged had the ground and hot wires soddered incorrectly. It was simple to fix, BUT if I had not checked it first, it could have damaged my equipment. So be safe, when you get this, open up the cirgarret socket back (unscrews) and confirm that the ground wire is connected to the outer case, with the center post wired up as the hot....

Buy CLA-NHWC: Universal Hardwire Cable with Lighter Socket and Power Switch for M... Now

Installed on 2001 Honda Shadow. Terminals were too small, but you could easily tighten them under the clamp securely. More than enough chord length as well. Would purchase again.

Read Best Reviews of CLA-NHWC: Universal Hardwire Cable with Lighter Socket and Power Switch for M... Here

This is a good piece of kit, let down by its small battery rings and its wiring. My battery terminals are pretty regular size for a motorbike, yet the ring ends were way too small. I had to cut and bend them to have any hope, which has weakened them significantly. They are just about hanging on, though I hope I won't need to take them off anytime soon.

As can be seen in the product picture, there is a plug half-way along the wire length to make fitting easier, which is a good idea. However, the naked terminal of that plug on the battery side was + meaning increased risk of a short circuit. It should be the opposite for obvious reasons, with the end exposed instead. I don't know if this means the +/polarity is out, but the USB power plug I use runs fine, able to charge my phone or my GPS. The last criticism is that the on/off rocker switch, which is essential and works well, is not labelled on or off. I have positioned it so that back is off ("back off"), which allows my faltering memory to remember. Despite these criticisms, I am glad I bought it given the convenience factor of operating my GPS.

Want CLA-NHWC: Universal Hardwire Cable with Lighter Socket and Power Switch for M... Discount?

This battery harness/adapter works great and was very easy to install. The battery connections however are too small to fit through the battery screws so I clipped them so the screw would go through. I received the harness in a timely manner.

Great delivery and worked great for my trip to sturgis, I'll recommend this item if you like to go on long trips and want to keep cell phone or other items charge.

Read More >>

XtremeMac IPU-IFM-10 InCharge FM Wireless Transmitter for iPod - Black

• XtremeMac IPU-IFM-10 InCharge FM Wireless Transmitter for iPod - Black

Review from iLounge. This is the review I used to qualify this purchase. I had written a manual review prior to this but it seems Amazon 'lost' my review. So, I'm reviewing it again the lazy way. I hope you find it informative. I was originally considering the Monster or the Belkin brand prior to this purchase. Now, I'm glad I went with this purchase instead.

Surprises -particularly good ones -are very rare in FM transmitters these days, as the Federal Communications Commission's crackdown on overpowered radio broadcasting devices has compelled many companies to broadcast just within the U.S. government's legal limitations. Over the past year, we've become familiar enough with those limitations that it seems obvious when a device is unhappily struggling to match them or blowing right past the marks, hoping not to get caught. Though we might be wrong, XtremeMac's combination FM transmitter and car charger InCharge FM ($70) seems to be in the latter category: two sample units we tested outperformed recent FCC compliant transmitters we've tested by a fair margin.

Like the earlier InCharge Auto, InCharge FM appears to have been designed to physically match the iPhone, using chrome and black plastic in an attractive, minimalist combination for each of its key parts. First, there's a car charging bulb with a subtle blue light to indicate that it's receiving power, and second, there's a cabled FM transmitter that connects to an iPod with a Dock Connector plug at one end, and a case-compatible USB plug for charging at the other. InCharge FM doesn't run off of the iPod's battery, and so depends on the cabled transmitter to be connected to the charging bulb, or a USB-enabled computer or wall charger, for power.

This latter point deserves a little extra attention. Virtually every one of the "in-car" FM transmitters we've tested over the past few years is "only in-car," with the manufacturer assuming--probably correctly--that you're only interested in hearing your iPod's audio through a radio when you're driving. Because you can pull the car charger off and connect InCharge FM to any powered USB port or wall charger, this one can be used indoors too, which will be a bonus for people who want to charge and hear their iPods through home radios without using a dock or wires. Our one and only issue with XtremeMac's connectors was a slightly loose right lock on our second review unit's Dock Connector, which didn't interfere with the unit's performance.

XtremeMac's transmitter looks like a pill-shaped miniature iPhone, with buttons on its face and sides, plus a blue LED screen where the iPhone's touchscreen would be. A play/pause/next track button for iPod touch and a stereo/mono toggle switch are accessible on one side of the transmitter, while the other side has two preset buttons, and the face has manual tuning buttons for the transmitter. The screen's only for numbers, and keeps at least the bright blue decimal dot on display whenever power's running through the transmitter, as well as matching digits whenever an iPod or iPhone is connected. The currently shipping version of InCharge FM is only iPod-compatible, bringing up the iPhone's nag screen, but a nagless version is planned for near future release as well. Nag aside, both of the review units we tested worked extremely well with the iPhone.

In fact, the units worked extremely well with anything we connected. XtremeMac says that the InCharge FMs use a licensed FM transmission technology called Quintic PureFM that promises "a consistently clean signal and excellent dynamic range," and though the units we tested weren't immune to the subtle static levels that persist in all FM transmitters, they did in fact sound great--especially when tuned to everclear station 87.9FM. We preferred the dynamic sound of the InCharge FM to what we heard from Belkin's TuneCast Auto, as well as Griffin's most recent iTrip Auto--on good or bad stations, XtremeMac's transmitter sounded clearer.

To quantify this a bit more, on an empty FM station such as 87.9FM, InCharge FM sounded almost completely clear, which wasn't a shock, but it also had the ability to basically flood out an existing station that was weak to moderate on the dial, and didn't suffer as much from the transmitter's location in our test vehicle as the others. We were also able to get a clear signal from five feet away from the antenna indoors. While these are positive performance characteristics that any end user would appreciate, they're also hints that the transmitter is like a track runner on steroids, capable of outperforming its rivals but also leaving us wondering how long it would remain in competition.

Overall, we can't help but be impressed by the overall performance and value the current version of InCharge FM brings to the table. Bucking past XtremeMac pricing trends, it sells for $10 less than its key competitors, but still manages to outperform them on sound, and look great in the process. Its ability to work indoors, using a USB charger or computer for power, also adds value for some users. From a features standpoint, all it's conspicuously missing is Belkin's ClearScan or Griffin's SmartScan auto-tuning feature, and then, its inclusion of near-universally-empty 87.9FM on the dial all but eliminates the need for tuning.

Buy XtremeMac IPU-IFM-10 InCharge FM Wireless Transmitter for iPod - Black Now

I have been through 3 similar products (2 Belkin, 1 Griffin) with my iPod Nano (2nd generation) and was extremely unhappy with all 3: they were cheaply made, flimsy, broke (wires came out of unit, or batteries compartment kept falling open for example). I have quite a long commute, and listening to podcasts makes those hours into productive and enjoyable time. But I am THRILLED with this unit and highly recommend. I agree with the positive points described in the other review. This design works very well: the power supply to both the transmitter and the iPod are integrated all-in-one so there is only 1 wire in the car (which is plenty long) and only 1 connection to make, between the power supply and the iPod. The power supply plug is quite large and just fits in my cigarette lighter (is it still called that?), because of the USB port converter on its top -this has not been a problem at all. The transmission/sound is very clear (perhaps because this model goes to lower frequencies than the other 3 I tried) and it's very easy to read the frequency. And the sound is very, very good. Surprisingly given the market is only about a million people, here in Ottawa we have a very crowded FM dial: but this machine transmits very clearly on several frequencies, which was not true of other 3 models I have wasted money on. You can also use it very easily in the house to transmit through your FM stereo, which is not true of the other models which are car-only. Can't say enough good things about this. Some serious thought has gone into its design, features, and capabilities, and it shows. Highly recommend.

Read Best Reviews of XtremeMac IPU-IFM-10 InCharge FM Wireless Transmitter for iPod - Black Here

I recently sold a car that had dedicated IPOD controls for the car stereo. I was a little bummed when I found out the new car I bought didn't even have an AUX input for an MP3 player. So I decided to research the FM Transmitters out there for IPODS that can also charge them. The best reviews I found were from ILounge. I really wanted one that wasn't too bulky and that was more of a "cord" type rather than a "dock" type transmitter. I decided to get teh InCharge FM transmitter from XtremeMac, and so far, I couldn't be happier with the choice.

There are really two things to look for with these devices. One is its clarity in transmission, and the second is the quality of sound delivered. To the first point, I live in a pretty urban area, but had no trouble finding crystal clear stations at both the very low and very high end of the dials. (Yes, this transmitter does broadcast at 87.9, which many don't) Second, I am no audiophile, but I felt this transmitter delivers a very good sound with good bass, and very little distortion. I've read where some transmitters can make the music tinny sounding, but not this one. All in all, I think this was a great purchase, and I highly recommend it.

Want XtremeMac IPU-IFM-10 InCharge FM Wireless Transmitter for iPod - Black Discount?

I was very dissapointed with this transmitter. The main reason I had ordered this particular transmitter is because the other reviews indicated that it would transmit on the unused radio station 87.9. XtremeMac must have changed this capability because the one I received does not. I thought that being able to transmit on 87.9 would stop some of the static I get with the current transmitter I use (which doesn't broadcast on 87.9). Since it doesn't broadcast on anything but standard radio stations it is no better than my current transmitter, the DLO Tunesick, which is at least completely uncorded.

Other reviews here say that this device can broadcast on the clear frequency of 87.9, but XtremeMac must have made some changes because I bought one in March 2009 and the lowest frequency is 88.1 FM.

The signal strength doesn't compete too well with the radio stations in my area (greater LA) and I'm still looking to find a good clear frequency for it. However, I found that if I remove the external antenna on my Prius, then I get a very clear signal from this device! It seems clearer than the iTrip Auto that I used to use.

Read More >>

Exide 75DTORB Orbital Sealed VRLA AGM Automotive Battery

• Replaces Exide Part # ORB75DT-108
• 750 cold cranking amperes; up to 80 minutes of reserve capacity
• Sealed valve-regulated battery is non-spillable and can be mounted upright or on its side in your car
• Highly absorbent glass mat separators provide cushioning for better vibration resistance
• Sealed maintenance-free design produces no gases under normal operating conditions

I bought this AGM battery because I got tired of my old battery and its acid leaks. I was lucky to be able to fix the acid leaks a little early so no real damage was done to my car. This battery is not an exact fit though. I had to use it without the plastic battery tray because the positive cable was too short and would not reach with the tray in place. So the battery is installed but there is tension on the + cable and it sits a little crooked in the engine bay.

Read More >>

S50 Solar Fence Enegizer

we have had this panel installed for the last 3 weeks and it works great! animals learned real quick and battery is keeping its charge. Great product!

Read More >>

Car Kit Vehicle Charger + Home Wall Travel Battery Charger for Alltel Motorola DROID Milestone - Mot

Bought 2 of these sets to have extras around the house and cars. We all use the same phone. The first wall charger failed after 2 weeks with minimal use. The light is on, but it simply doesn't charge. The second wall charger just failed today, less than 3 weeks after I received it. Same problem as the other one. Very little use, they were only spares.

I haven't used the car chargers much, but I don't expect them to last either.

Unfortunately, it costs as much to return them as it does to buy new ones. Plus the hassle of packing and shipping. This company got away with one. Just an awful product.

I must say the home charger has a really bright red light on it. Makes it hard to sleep with it. Otherwise its good. And for the car charger im not impressed at all with it. It doesn't work 80% of the time cause I can't get the plug in the cig lighter, cause of the way the charger is built.

Buy Car Kit Vehicle Charger + Home Wall Travel Battery Charger for Alltel Motorola DROID Milestone - Mot Now

I lost my car charger and was so happy to receive this one. I was surprised how fast it arrived and it works great.

Read Best Reviews of Car Kit Vehicle Charger + Home Wall Travel Battery Charger for Alltel Motorola DROID Milestone - Mot Here

Read More >>

Associated Equipments 6002B 6/12/18/24V 100/80/50/40 Amp 400 Amp Charger Cranking Assist with Wheels

• The highest performance fleet charger on the market
• Safe in any weather operation
• Fan cooling mechanism prevents overheating, enhancing units life span significantly
• CSA listed
• Made in the USA

This charger is exactly what I hoped it would be. Through Amazon.com I was able to locate it compare product pricing and freight charges, acheive the fastest delivery at the lowest price for the product I needed.

I am truly a satisfied customer of both Amazon.com and Northern Tool. Thank You

Save 46% Off

Read More >>

Elago Color Usb Car Charger-pastel Blue for Iphone 4/3g/s and Other Device with USB Port.

• USB car charger adapter charges your iPhone, iPod, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, PDAs, Mobile Phones
• Patented circuit board designed to protect your valuable gadgets from short circuits
• Please consult your user manual of your device for the power consumption
• Dimension 25*25*45mm, InPut 12V DC, Output 5V/1A

I works gret but i paid way to much for this found it much cheaper at best buy,,,,,,,, its a first

Buy Elago Color Usb Car Charger-pastel Blue for Iphone 4/3g/s and Other Device with USB Port. Now

I love this little charger. It's compact, it's colorful and it has a indication light on it to show if it's operating properly.

It's a charger at the end but a cute one :) What else should I say. It gets the job done. Buy it if you need it and you'll not regret.

Read More >>

Battery Replacement Kit for Garmin StreetPilot c330 with Installation Video, Tools, and Extended Lif

• Guaranteed for One Full Year
• High Capacity 2200 mAh 3.7V Battery
• Revives Your Garmin StreetPilot c330
• Comes with Tools and Video Instructions
• Kit Includes Everything You Need to Revive Your Garmin StreetPilot c330 GPS

After several missteps I finally got it right and my Garmin Street Pilot C330 is working perfectly. This is an excellent product, but you need to be aware of a couple of things. First of all, you need a soldering iron, otherwise forget it. The item description doesn't mention it, but you have to use a soldering iron to take out the old battery and connect the new one. Secondly, you need to watch the video (comes with the package) very closely as to the placement of a metal piece that comes dangling after you open up the Garmin. I don't know the function of this metal piece which is connected to the GPS thru several small wires. If this is not correctly placed in the bottom slot of the Garmin, it will not be able to pick up satellite signals. I learned it the hard way. I thought somehow I fried my Garmin!

Buy Battery Replacement Kit for Garmin StreetPilot c330 with Installation Video, Tools, and Extended Lif Now

This was an awesome product if you really watch the video thats included and have the right tools its simple to do and I love the fact that my gps is back up and running again..thanks

Read Best Reviews of Battery Replacement Kit for Garmin StreetPilot c330 with Installation Video, Tools, and Extended Lif Here

Had issues with installation & heat setting of new battery. Instructions seemed simple, but when unit reassembled IT DID NOT WORK. The GPS would suddenly shut off with loss of power while charging?? Then when man handling (twisting exterior casing/wires may suddenly come on then off). Took the unit apart again, wires connected, reassembled and same things happened. If it worked briefly on dash of car, if you attempted to adjust the GPS shut off and lost data requiring resetting of trip. I thought the two contacts on casing were not touching but that does not seem to be the problem. In process of purchasing a new replacement GPS that the new battery was to avoid. Wish I could just sent my GPS in to be repaired. The experience did not end as expected. Signed "Disapointed" Tom

Read More >>

Emgo 84-15650 6V-12V Battery Charger

• This unit converts from 6 to 12 volts with a flick of a switch
• Half ampere charge rate with T-connection input plug that secures to the battery
• Just plug in charger output plug to charge the battery
• No mess, no need to remove the battery every time you charge it; works with ATV, snowmobiles, and motorcycles

I bought this to charge the battery type that its supposed to charge, it was expensive and it only lasted 2 weeks then the whole thing just burned up.

Save 33% Off

Read More >>

Meind Pure sine wave power inverter 1000W DC 12V to AC 220V for solar power system with battery char

• Voltage: (1)Input Voltage:DC12V (2)Output Voltage:AC220V(3)LOW Voltage Range: <10.5V , High Voltage Range: >DC14.8V(4)Input when Charging battery : AC 110V-240V (5)Output of Charging: DC 13.8V
• Protection:(1)Soft-Switch Function: Yes (2)Short-Circuit Protection: Yes(3) Reverse Protection: Yes ( +/ - )(4) Over-Load Protection: more than 1000W(5) High-Temperature Protection: more than 95degree will turn off, and re-boot less than 85 degree(6) High-Voltage Protection: DC16V±1V(7) Low-Voltage Protection: DC10.5V±0.5V(8) Fuse: Built-In 4X30A(9) Auto Reboot Function: Yes
• Cooling system:Cooling Fan: Yes( Automatic: when temperature> 48 degree, will auto-start to cooling, and after <40 degree will off)
• Battery charge function:(1) Charging Function: Yes (Charging Specification: Constant voltage and trickle current charge when the battery voltage less than 13.8V, after morethan 13.8V floating charge.)(2) Input when Charging battery : AC 110V-240V(3) Output of Charging: DC 13.8V(4) The AMP of Charging: about 10A(5) The Inverter will alarmand cut off when the battery is full of power.
• Specification (1) Continuous Power output: 3000W(2) Surge Power Capacity:6000W(3)Frequency output:50Hz ±4%(4)Availability Power:no less than 90.5%(5) No Loadcurrent: no more than0.4A(6)Output Wave form:Pure Sine Wave

great production fast shipping must say this sell is very efficient and am very satisfied with it so far I have hook it up working fine with a beep but will check it out ,but at first tried it there was no beep so I guess it my battery

Read More >>

Satmap Power Traveller Solar Power Bundle

This is the highest quality solar charging product on the market. It's more expensive than other models, but let me tell you: you get a product that is worth every penny. The design of the case is perfect. Seams match up perfectly, it's very sturdy feeling. The solar panel is hinged and it has a smooth resistance when you open it (it doesn't just flop open).

The whole device has one simple button on the battery. You hold it down and the little LCD screen flashes the battery life. You hold it down again, and it turns off and goes into powersave mode. It will not charge anything unless it is ON (lcd screen displays battery life) and it is NOT plugged into the solar panel.

The solar panel alone will plug into a USB female adapter (provided with this purchase) and charge my Zen MP3 Player! I don't even need to use the battery! (the solar panel output is 5v regulated and 200MA)

This device surprisingly works with the 'USB lithium charger' on DealExtreme. I can charge any lithium battery with solar. I use it to charge my cell phone battery and cannon camera battery.

Bottom line: Don't mess around with those $25 'premium solar chargers'. They are poorly designed and will lead to disappointment.

I purchased the "Satmap" bundle to power my iPhone 3G when hiking, and was already set on the Powermonkey unit, but the Satmap bundle was cheaper and identical, with all the needed adapters.

Charging the battery is straight forward and worked to charge my iPhone in the comfort of my home twice, but once I was on the trek, the battery failed to charge my iPhone at all. In fact the iphone wouldn't even recognize the unit as being attached. The battery unit showed a green LED which meant it was fully charged but it would no longer charge my iphone.

I returned it and purchased a second, identical Satmap bundle hoping the first one was faulty, however it exhibited almost identical behavior. The solar panel charges the battery fine, the battery will charge my phone once or twice fine, but once its actually put to real use, it fails to charge the phone or be recognized by the phone at all. In fact, once charged, when disconnected from the solar panel, fails to power up at all.

I wouldn't recommend this unit to anyone as a unit to charge their iPhone. It may work for other devices, but I can't speak to those. It also fails to charge a 3rd generation iPod as well. The second unit is a total failure, and won't charge anything as it won't even power up once charged.

Despite being a better price for the identical Powermonkey Xplorer, the Powermonkey unit is not an acceptable solution for me.

Buy Satmap Power Traveller Solar Power Bundle Now

I got this set because it was almost 40 bucks cheaper than the powermonkey packaged one. however this is designed for the GPS unit from the same brand. With that said, it will still work for all your devices, just have to be creative with the tips and cables you use. The product seems very durable, I've yet to test it, but will be taking it on vacation with me. It comes with everything you need and a nice case to put it all in. Perfect for travelers and hikers both.

Read Best Reviews of Satmap Power Traveller Solar Power Bundle Here

Nice deal, the packaging is a little strange since it's the powermonkey device bundled by Satmap. But it's a great deal and I highly recommend.

Want Satmap Power Traveller Solar Power Bundle Discount?

Read More >>

Kindle Fire PowerBolt Duo USB Car Charger with USB Cable by Kensington

Kensington makes excellent products. This Powerbolt Duo car charger is no exception. This Kensington car charger is good for charging the Apple iPad and Amazon Kindle Fire, and it comes with a micro USB cable for the Fire, but it costs $30.

The Kindle Fire requires an electrical charging current of 1.8 A (1800 mA), so only chargers meeting current output of more than 1.8 A can charge it in reasonable amount of time. Many chargers on the market have output current of 2.1A. Make sure you see this specification on the product page. Kensington, Skiva, and Scosche all make car chargers that meet the 2.1 A requirement but are much more expensive.

The least expensive is by AmazonBasics, under $10.

AmazonBasics 2-Port USB Car Charger with 2.1 Amp Output (Black)

You also need a micro USB cable (for charging and data transfer):

AmazonBasics USB Cable 2.0 A Male to Micro B (6 Feet / 1.8 Meters), $6

This is the kind of cable (USB 2.0 on one end and micro USB on the other) that some reviewers were saying that Amazon should have included in the Fire box. It is used for charging if the connection is between the Fire and a USB charger, or copying files from your computer to the Fire and vice versa, if the connection is between the Fire and your computer.

This charger has two USB ports that share the 2100 mA output, so if you want fast charging, use just one port to charge the Fire/iPad, and leave the other not used by anything else.

This combo costs $16, about half the cost of the Kensignton.

I would only recommend the Kensington if you want to charge the Fire or iPad AND another USB device that consumes less than 1.0 A SIMULTANEOUSLY and don't want to sacrifice charging time. Physically, the Kensington is smaller and also well-made.

The other two reviews don't say much of anything other than negative stuff so I am going to tell you about the good stuff. I ordered this for my first Kindle. No it is not black like the picture or at least mine is not. Mine is white. It does work nicely when I have been in a crunch to charge my Kindle while traveling in the car. No it's nothing fancy that needs to cost a ton of money! Amazon has provided a good product for charging the Kindle. I hope this helps anyone they may want to purchase. It really does work!

Buy Kindle Fire PowerBolt Duo USB Car Charger with USB Cable by Kensington Now

Love this charger. Now I don't have to worry about not being able to charge up my Kindle Fire. This fits any standard car plug (former cigarettte lighter) and it even piggy backs a similar product since the plug has two ports.

Read Best Reviews of Kindle Fire PowerBolt Duo USB Car Charger with USB Cable by Kensington Here

THE ITEM WAS JUST AS PROMISED. IT WORKS WELL. IT COMES WITH THE USB CORD AS WELL AS CIG LIGHTER ADAPTER.

Want Kindle Fire PowerBolt Duo USB Car Charger with USB Cable by Kensington Discount?

The price was right, the product is good and the delivery time was great. I have been very please with all of the things I have purchased from Amazon.

Save 4% Off

Read More >>

USB Home/Wall/Travel Battery AC Charger for Audiovox 5600, Audiovox 6700, All BlackBerry 8700 8700r

This is the perfect one charger for all my needs. I am now able to take this single charger with me when traveling. It works fine for my Nuvi GPS, BlackBerry Phone and Apple iTouch / iPod.

Read More >>

GTMax Mini USB Car Charger Vehicle Power Adapter - White

• Brand new GTMax accessories
• Input: 12V~24V DC.Output: 5V / 700mA
• Short circuit protection.LED charging indication.
• Plug never heats or overcharges the battery.Intelligent IC chip inside recognizes a full battery and automatically switch to a saver.
• You must have a USB charging cable (sold separately) inorder to charge your device with this charger.

This is a great device! It small enough to sit in your lighter socket and not be in the way if your lighter socket is in a bad spot. The cost is fair considering others of this type I have compared it to. The only thing I don't like about it is the LED that shows it has power is a little bright if you have it facing you when it is dark. I just turn the light towards the bottom or away from me and that helps alot.

Read More >>

Samsung YP - T9 2in1 USB Sync and Charging Data Cable, USB Car Charger, and U...

• Charge your Samsung T9 with the charging combo kit
• USB 2in1 Sync Charging Data Cable lets your transfer files, songs, and movies
• The USB Car Charger allows you to charge your player when you're on the go, or on long trips in the car
• The USB Wall / Travel Charger allows you to charge your player when you're not at a computer with a wall plug, on vacation or staying at a hotel
• Plug in the USB Sync Cable into the USB Car or the Wall / Travel charger and take it on the go.

This was shipped very quickly and it works perfectly with my MP3 player. Prior to ordering this at Amazon, I had been to 6 different electronic stores and could not find one. I'll never make that mistake again, I'll check here first!

Read More >>

Motorola On-Site RDU4160d 16-Channel UHF Water-Resistant Two-Way Business Radio

• Two-way radio with up to four watts power (two-watt low power setting); up to 16 channels with aliasing (up to eight characters); repeater capable
• 38 analog and 83 digital interference eliminator codes; 22 hours battery life; battery gauge; signal strength indicator
• Designed to IP-55 and MIL-SPEC specifications; channel scan with selectable scan list; keypad lock
• Three voice-inversion scramble settings to minimize eavesdropping; three audible call tones; five programmable buttons
• VOX with three sensitivity levels; tri-color LED with transmit, receive, and low battery indication; two-pin accessory plug

This radio has the solid quality that you expect when you buy a Motorola Business Radio with more flexibility at the user level than Mot has offered in the past. I ordered the radio with GMRS and Amateur frequencies programmed into it. With the FREE software from Motorola's website, I can select which 16 of 99 frequencies I want to use, I can change the CTCSS codes, and save different configurations. Since it can be programmed to work with repeaters, it is perfect for the 'ham' and GMRS repeaters while offering MUCH more reliable radio operation than the typical consumer radios offer. You get what you pay for...no excuses.

Buy Motorola On-Site RDU4160d 16-Channel UHF Water-Resistant Two-Way Business Radio Now

I use this at a club (I'm a DJ) it is really loud and clear! Really good durable quality. I recommend If you are planning to use a two way radio outside in the rain or snow get one without a lcd screen.

Read Best Reviews of Motorola On-Site RDU4160d 16-Channel UHF Water-Resistant Two-Way Business Radio Here

GREAT RADIO BUILT TO LAST, I WAS VERY PLEASED THIS RADIO WAS BUILT WITH THE END USER IN MIND, FUNCTIONED WELL AND PRICE WAS FAIR AND WORTH IT

Want Motorola On-Site RDU4160d 16-Channel UHF Water-Resistant Two-Way Business Radio Discount?

This is a great radio for GMRS. All you have to do is contact Motorola and send them your frequency list and your license and they will send you the code plug. Buy the programming cable and download the free software from their website. You can set this radio up to use GMRS repeaters. Once you load the radio with your frequencies you can change the PL Codes from the front radio just like a bubblepack radio so you can use differnt repeaters that use the same frequency pair. Or you can just do it all from the software. The speaker is supper loud and clear for its size. Even if you turn it up all the way it's still clear. I was very impressed with its clarity. The mic is clear also and can be adjusted to three differnt mic gain levels. You can switch from repeater to direct easily by programming one of the buttons on the radio to do that. You can switch it from high to low power to conserve power. You can also set a scramle mode so that only other radios set to that same scramble code will here you. This radio comes with a high capacity Lithium Ion battery 2400 milliamps. I bought the rapid rate charger because it only comes with the slow charger.

Save 23% Off

I ordered this product for emergency purposes for our family.

Unfortunately, after multiple calls with Motorola and the FCC, the FCC says that this radio can only be used with a business license, and for business purposes. That means it's a complete no go for personal use (even if you are a business).

The FCC also noted that the information in the Motorola manual was incorrect wrt licensing: You cannot apply directly for a license, but instead need to work through an aggregator to purchase a license.

Read More >>

Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic

• Bright, 4.3-inch diagonal color WQVGA TFT touchscreen with 480 x 272 pixels and white backlight
• Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
• Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling with compatible devices
• High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
• NOTE: Model number on the box is 765T because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 765 as the "T" in 765T refers to the additional component

This Nuvi does several things very well, and I've yet to discover any serious shortcomings. My thoughts:

Navigation: Excellent, as is typical with Garmin units. On a couple of occasions the voice (right now I'm using Australian Karen) told me my destination was on the wrong side of the street.

Map: The map is clear, the refresh rate is fast, and all of the right information is provided on-screen, including details for upcoming turns and junctions, speed limit, and traffic alerts. It's annoying that I can't choose to switch the display of my current speed to some other piece of info. I already have a speedometer. The 3D buildings feature seems pretty gimmicky, and is implemented sporadically, even in downtown Boston. When there is coverage, most buildings are monochromatic blocks, and not the photo-realistic buildings seen in screenshots.

Lane Assist: This feature has been spot-on so far. It's nice driving in a new area and not getting flustered about being in the wrong lane. I have yet to see the full-screen 3D Lane Assist Junction View shown in the many 765t screenshots -however, I've done very little highway driving, and I believe this screen requires that the user press the top-left (upcoming turn icon).

>>>>>UPDATE: After some highway driving, it turns out that the full-screen 3D Lane Assist Junction View shows up automatically before potentially tricky highway junctions. Very nice.

Traffic: As far as I know, I have not been re-routed because of traffic. However, it's very easy to bring up a list of major roads and their current traffic conditions, and to avoid them at will. The pop-up advertising associated with the "free" traffic is pretty subtle, and never distracting.

Bluetooth: I'm impressed with this feature so far. It mated with my phone (old Motorola RAZR V3) easily, importing all of my contacts in the process. The ability to instantly dial any point of interest (e.g., to check on store hours) is brilliant. The volume from the speaker is reasonably loud. I also tried sending the audio to my car stereo using an audio cable, and the output seemed a bit low (I had to turn my car stereo way up). I have not yet tried sending the audio to my car stereo using the FM transmitter. I called my voicemail, and the built-in microphone picks up my voice reasonably well with the engine running. I'm not sure how well it would work with highway speeds. I'm told that the cheap Garmin microphone (which plugs into the cradle, not the unit) improves voice quality.

>>>>>UPDATE: This is true -the microphone is an improvement, though it adds yet another long cord to your long cord collection. Also, I've tried the FM transmitter. It works, albeit with a certain amount of static. I imagine this feature would intolerable if you are driving a long way.

Other features: I haven't used the SD card slot for anything. I haven't tried the photo viewer or the mp3 player, and I probably won't.

Build Quality: Seems solid. The unit has a certain heft to it, and it's covered in a soft, rubbery coating. I've also dropped it already (because I'm an idiot) -still working beautifully.

Suggested improvements: Garmin doesn't make it easy to look up the actual coordinates (latitude and longitude) for favorites or points of interest. This information should be available at the press of a button.

Needless to say, I'm pleased with my purchase. The 756t is not cheap right now, and if you can live without the new features, you might be better off with an older unit. That said, if you're looking for a gps device with all of the latest features and compatibility, this seems to be a solid pick.

Buy Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic Now

I'll try to make this a unique review by comparing the pros and cons of FOUR different Garmin units I've tried: c330, 265t, 765t, and the 885t. There are few reviews that offer face-off comparisons between models which can assist in making a purchasing choice. I'll share some highlights for each model, beginning with the one I've owned for over three years. Bottom line: If you want to go cheap, the c330 still works fine with new maps loaded I literally drove all over the country and rarely had any problems. If you are looking for a new model, get the 265t and you won't be disappointed. Don't buy the 765t. Consider the 885t but be ready to return if the volume output is too low.

Note with all models I had the latest firmware updates and maps at time of writing the review.

>> Streetpilot C330. Owned it over 3 years. It is an older model, and not flat like all new models today. Instead of flat, it has something of a triangular shape, and the mount has takes up more space. It is harder to pack in bag or suitcase because of this, and is the primary reason I decided to upgrade. To its credit, it is built more sturdily than any of the new models. I'm sure it could survive multiple falls. The screen is smaller, but plenty bright and easy enough to read when the sunlight falls on it. The touchscreen is sensitive and I never had much complaint with it. It is has an important feature missing from all new models a wheel volume control on the side. All new models make you hit an icon on the screen to adjust the volume, and then you must touch again to change the volume in increments, and touch one more time to return to the map. The volume is plenty loud on the c330, which is not always the case with newer models. The icons on the map are simpler. For instance, the vehicle is a blue triangle rather than a car. The maps are not as detailed, but sufficiently so. There are no spoken street names, but the prompts are good enough to get you where you want. You can still purchase map updates that will load on the unit, although the onboard memory can only support a region of the US at a time. The GPS receiver is fine most of the time, but failed me in Chicago with all the tall buildings, and I sometimes had to wait for service when leaving a rental car garage. Overall, it is a very good unit and Garmin would do well with future models to bring back the side volume control, and the tank-like build quality.

>> 265t. Owned it about two weeks so far. This is the most recent model I've purchased, and I am impressed. I will lead with a weakness, however. I bought a refurbished model on Amazon. It saved me about $40 over a new model, but I had to contact Garmin multiple times to get the free map update. It had been previously registered and the free map update was not available. Garmin had to reset the registration. I wrote them and sent a copy of my purchase receipt, and they reset the registration. Other than this, I would not have realized it is refurbished just by looking at it. The operation is also fine.

I want to emphasize something you really don't need a widescreen model (e.g, 265wt). Trust me on this. The only thing afforded by widescreen is the QUERTY-style keyboard. A few people might miss it, but I don't even though I'm a daily user of keyboards. The widescreen gives you more visible map coverage on the left and right, but it is not needed for navigating. Everything you need to see is in plain view on the squarish screen of the 265t. To best of my knowledge, all of the other functions are the same. The 265t is also smaller and easier to stow away. Save yourself the extra dough and get the 265t over the 265wt.

The 265 shares the most important features as the more expensive 700 and 800 series. In fact, I only miss a couple of things from these other models. For instance, the 800 series can be controlled by speaking commands very nice. The 700 series can display time remaining to destination, or distance to destination. Handy! I understand there are more flexible routing options with the 700 and 800, but I never use those so can't comment. Gpsmagazine.com claims the 700 and 800 have stronger GPS receivers, but I noticed I can get a signal from inside of my home with the 265, so I am hoping that it works just as well as the 700/800 in cities with big building all around. The 265 lacks 3D buildings, lane assist, and junction view. Lane assist is helpful, but the other two only show up once in a while depending on your location. It lacks a built-in MP3 player, but I don't think I miss that either (more on my experience with this below). The 265 has smooth scrolling of the map like the 765, which the 885 lacks. It also has free traffic service, but so far I haven't benefitted from this (more below). One thing better about the 265 is the volume. It is just as loud as the c330, louder than the 765t, and MUCH louder than the 885. Using the bluetooth, I can make a phone call and hear and be heard without any problems. Overall, I think the 265 would be a far better bargain for most people saving $100-$250 over the high end models but sill including great features.

>> 765t. Used it for a couple of months then returned. I won't repeat what I said above. Actually, I was really disappointed with this model for a couple of reasons. The traffic feature did not work at all for me. I drove over 500 miles to DC, and then back, and it never helped me once. I hit construction. No warning. I hit accident backups. No warnings. I got stuck in horrible downtown DC traffic, and was told I would be delayed 3 minutes, which stretched into 2 hours! Here is what I found unforgiveable, though. It sometimes told me to turn in one direction, then correct itself after I made the turn to get me going the other way. At first I thought it was me, but no, the darn thing actually got the turn direction wrong about 5% of the time! This is totally inexcusable, especially when you are entering or leaving a highway. If you are told to go onto an onramp, and then it changes its mind, you could spend another 5-10 minutes getting turned around again. I don't know why this unit had this problem. It was the one reason I had to return it. I recommend purchases from Sam's Club or Costco, which allow you to return items months later (hold onto that receipt!).

The bluetooth worked for my phone, and the volume was good enough to make calls, although callers told me I was hard to hear sometimes. I did not try the MP3 player to see whether the volume was sufficient. The FM transmitter is a joke the signal is super weak and unuseable. Some reviews say to get an external FM transmitter to compensate, but that means spending more money and seems silly.

On the plus side, I used the 3D building view to help me find the Lincoln Memorial on foot in DC, but that was only the one time it helped me. The junction assist (photo realism for highway interchanges) is nice, but you will only see it in some cities.

>> 885t. Used it for 3 weeks then returned. I'll lead with the one problem I had with my unit that caused me to return it. The volume was too low. I could hear the turn prompts well enough. But it was not nearly loud enough when driving at highway speeds for phone calls or the MP3 playback. When making calls, I could not hear the caller very well, and could not be heard clearly. When using the MP3 player, I really strained to hear an audiobook, and using earbuds did not help any. It could have been a problem with my particular unit. I can't say. I may purchase another unit to see if the volume is better. Like the 765, the FM transmitter is unuseable.

However, I really liked controlling the unit through speech commands. It works very well, and is safer to do than taking your hands off the wheel to use the touch screen. You may to strap a button onto your steering wheel that is used to engage the speach recognition. It takes getting used to having it there when turning the wheel and feeling it under your grip sometimes. Even so, if they put this feature on all of their other units it would be AWESOME. Please, Garmin, keep this feature for the future! I also liked the MSN Direct service. The traffic service actually worked for me, much better than on the 765t. You can see weather forcasts and even look at a local weather radar. This can be helpful if you are driving a long ways and concerned about heading into a storm. You also can monitor stock prices, get fuel prices for nearby gas stations, and movie times. I found however movie times were not displayed for second run (discount) theaters in our area.

Lane assist and junction view worked as well as the 765t. I did not have problems with the unit telling me to go the wrong way, like I did with the 765t. As I said above, I might buy another 885t to see if the volume issue was specific to the first unit and not the model.

Read Best Reviews of Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic Here

I received my 765T a few days ago and love it so far. After reading some up and down reviews, I wasn't certain what to expect. I am pleasantly surprised.

To start, the unit's volume is plenty loud, even at highway speeds. The screen is readable at all times, and automatically changes to a darkened "night mode" at night very easy on the eyes. You can force it to day or night mode, if desired.

The map's movement and fluidity is tremendous. It has a very natural looking motion at all times. Garmin claims the unit updates at 10fps, and it seems to be about that. I am still deciding if I prefer 3D or 2D mode yet, but both are great. I tested routing on a few trips and the navigation worked perfectly. Directions were given in plenty of time, and repeated at appropriate intervals. When just driving (not navigating) the green bar at the top displays your current road, and even displays the next exit when driving (not navigating) on major highways. This was unexpected for me and really cool! The voice on the unit is clear.

The overall feel of the software is great. The menus move quickly and seem logically laid out. You can add categories to your favorites to better organize them. This helped a lot, since favorites are sorted by default via distance from your current location. Creating folders for your favorites works very well. You can even add a picture (and phone #) to your favorites. Very nice!

As for Bluetooth: I paired the 765 with my Blackberry Storm easily, and everything works flawlessly. My phone's contacts transferred immediately, and I can call Points of Interest and people from my contacts easily, with 1 touch. I do not have any of the bluetooth issues described in other places. No issues at all. So I'm either lucky or maybe there is some inconsistency in the hardware. More likely, different combinations of cell phones and GPS units lead to varying results. IMPORTANT: I did update the unit to it's latest firmware, which many say have helped their bluetooth connections.

I haven't been to an area with a traffic reception signal yet, so I can't comment on the traffic function.

All the other niceties work well for me also: The picture viewer, MP3 player, etc all work as advertised. I even put 1 of my pics as the startup image.

In conclusion, I am very pleased with the product so far. This is a great product that I would highly recommend.

Want Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic Discount?

I purchased the Nuvi 780 on Oct 1 because the 765t wasn't available at my local big box yet. Two weeks later (and after a firmware upgrade), my 780 developed a speech impediment: "Turn left at highway . . . . . 405, then turn l . . . eft." It sounded like she had to pause to either think about where she was, or to hold a fist in front of her mouth for a silent burp or something. That unit went back and by that time the 765t was out. A swap plus $100 later, I had the new unit. Pros over the 780: much faster screen redraws, faster sat acquisition, more POIs, slight user interface tweaks (all for the better IMO) and generally a tighter feel. Cons: ad supported traffic (doesn't bother me, but it might others) and no included MSN Direct. However, after using the service for 2 weeks, I would gladly trade it for faster screen redraws and the lane assist feature. Movie times and gas prices are nice, but until I can actually make my movie and dinner reservations over the GPS, I'll forgo it. The bluetooth functionality gives me the direct-to-POI dial feature, which is so utterly cool. I just moved to the Seattle area and would be so utterly lost without this gadget. It takes the stress out of driving, and that alone is worth the hefty price.

After waiting a long time to buy a GPS and reading many, many reviews while watching the prices go up and down, I finally pulled the trigger on a Nuvi 765T on Thanksgiving morning when I saw the price drop to $349.00 on Amazon with free shipping. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the price and couldn't buy it fast enough. Especially since at the time, the lowest price I had seen was around $460. Although it had the features I wanted, I had some reservations about getting the 765T because of several reviews that listed problems with the screen, speaker volume, bluetooth, missing features from the 760, etc. So after putting it though its paces for a few weeks I would like to share my observations with this unit. First off I have to say I couldn't be more happy with my purchase. In the past I had used the Nuvi 350, and several different TomTom's as well as rental car units, and this unit blows them away. The first thing I did was to up update the firmware to v.2.50 and had no problems in doing so.

Screen: The screen on the unit I received is very bright and clear. The colors look great and it is just as bright as the Nuvi 350 I had used. The sensitivity on this screen is fine and there is no problem with the calibration for buttons, etc.

Sound Quality: The sound from the speaker is very good on this unit. Could it be louder? Sure. But in normal driving with the radio at regular listening volume and /or the windows open, I have no trouble hearing it at all when set to 100%. When driving without the radio, I actually turn it down to 80% as it is too much. The navigation voice (have tried several and like Australian Karen) at 100% is clean with no distortion. From some of the reviews I had read, I was expecting to have to hold it up to my ear to hear it, but it really is fine.

Bluetooth: This was one of the things I was worried about not working, but surprisingly the Nuvi immediately paired with both my, and my wife's older Sanyo Katana phones. It also shows the phone books and the contact names for both phones. In making calls over the Nuvi, the people I have called state that the voice quality is fine and there is no echo or distortion. Although I don't use my cell phone a lot, when I do, its great not having to hold the phone and drive at the same time. Very happy with this feature.

Traffic: I was really surprised on how accurate the traffic feature on this unit has been so far, as I wasn't really expecting much. Perhaps the coverage is better in the Chicagoland area then other areas, but it has accurately shown where there were slow downs and congestion ahead on I-90/94, I-57 and I-355. The "ads" for the free traffic pop up from time to time, but I rarely notice them and they certainly are not in the way or distracting at all.

Routing: So far, with one exception, the routing has been really spot-on. The navigation has brought us to our unknown destination with no problems, and takes the routs I would normally take for the places I am familiar with. It even knew that our home street is divided by a drainage ditch and instructed me to go past our house and make the correct two left turns to get into our driveway when arriving on the opposite side of the street. This really surprised me! It did one strange thing though, when driving home from Chicago going south down the Dan Ryan expressway, I need to eventually merge west onto I-57 south, and for some reason, the Nuvi kept telling me to get on the Indiana toll road and go east, which would have taken me miles way out of my way. I should have brought up the turn list to see where it was going to take me, but I was in heavy traffic with bad weather and needed to keep my eyes on the road. Once I passed the exit for the Indiana toll road it "recalculated" and took me home perfectly. The only thing I could think of was that I had "Avoid Traffic" enabled and there was some heavy traffic on I-57 ahead which it may have been trying to avoid, but I'm not sure. I will turn off the "Avoid Traffic" feature and try it again the next time I travel that way.

Other Features: I love the Lane Assist, and the Junction View has come up many times in the Chicago area which is a big help. I have not tried the FM transmitter yet which a lot of people complain about not working well. The picture viewer is nice and I have loaded some pictures on it and taken it to friends houses and used it to show them vacation pictures. Since my car radio plays MP3's I don't have much use for the MP3 player as of yet but will try it out in the future. I loaded several POIs for various places and they work great too; giving both audio and visual prompts within set distances of the POIs.

I could go on and on, but those are the main things I wanted to share. I had read about some early complaints with this unit, especially with the pre v2.50 update, so perhaps I just go lucky with this unit, but so far I could not be happier with it!

Read More >>

Schumacher PST-100 DSR ProSeries Speed Test Battery Analyzer

• High accuracy and ease of use
• Safety feature so there is no load sparking or heat
• Microprocessor Controlled Technology is used in this tester
• Wide test range - 200-1200 CCA
• Research based diagnostic algorithm provides accurate assessment of the battery and recommended action to the user

This little tester is easy to use and provides a digital display that shows the most important aspect of any battery Cold Cranking Amps! Just connect to the battery terminals, and enter the battery's factory rating. Start the test, and the display shows the actual CCA along with a recommendation.

The battery clamps make great contact on top-terminal batteries, but it's tough to get a solid bite with them on side terminals, such as those used by GM. Also, the cables are a bit short. Not a big deal, but I felt compelled to deduct one star for these minor annoyances.

Schumacher is a solid company that has been around for decades, and their products hold up well. I'm still using the same Schumacher battery charger that I bought 30 years ago.

Cheers

Buy Schumacher PST-100 DSR ProSeries Speed Test Battery Analyzer Now

TRIED IT ON 6 DIFFERENT BATTERIES. 2 WERE 2 YEARS OLD, 3 WERE 1 YEAR OLD AND THE LAST ONE ON MY BRAND NEW CAR AND ALL 6 CAME UP AS REPLACE BATTERY. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME ON THIS PIECE OF JUNK!

Read More >>