Yuasa YUAM3RH4L YTX14L-BS Battery

• 12 Volt, 12 amp-hour, 200 cold cranking amps, maintenance-free battery
• Totally sealed and spill-proof - all acid is absorbed in special plates and absorbed glass mat separators
• No need to ever add water
• Advanced lead-calcium technology hold its specific gravity more than 3 times longer than conventional batteries
• Battery supplied dry with acid bottle

I ordered this battery for my harley with the acid shipped separately with battery. Very simple instructions on how to fill battery. The acid being shipped separately makes it fresh and long lasting. I received this product 5 days earlier than the date they gave me for delivery. I filled it in 5 minutes with the acid and charged it then I installed it and off I went riding all day. I highly recommend this seller and will do buisness again with seller.Than you!!

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This is a high quality battery at a good price and shipped in a timely manner.

This has nothing to do with the quality of this battery but the 2005 HD Sportster has a less than optimal battery installation. The negative cable is too short to allow you to easily disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

HD recommends removing the negative cable at the ground stud which is quite difficult to get to since it's buried under hoses, tubes and wires.

You can slide the battery out and barely access the negative terminal and if you are careful remove the screw that holds the negative cable to the battery and tighten it back up when you install the new battery. The problem is if you don't make sure the negative cable is tight (and remains tight) you will melt the battery terminal when you try to start the bike. That's why I bought a second battery.

This is a battery that you fill with electrolyte (included) and then put on a trickle charger for a few hours or overnight. Once it's fully charged you seal the battery with the included strip and don't have to worry about ever adding water.

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I purchased this battery for my 883 R Sportster. I liked the concept of filling the battery with acid, so you know that the battery is really fresh. I absolutely recommend the product.

There were no updates about the status of the order in the first 3 days and I received the item on the 4 th day.

If seller was updating the status, my good experience would be a great experience.

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My 07 1200c Sportster's factory battery and this one are NOT exactly the same, though the same SIZE. The positive and negative cables attach to each battery differently. This one has 2 'posts' to attach your cables, requiring the provided nuts, washers and bolts. The original battery only requires 2 bolts that screw the negative and positive cables DIRECTLY to the battery. Here is the important part: The new battery provides 4 bolts (2 long & 2 short) and you choose which 2 to attach your cables to the posts with. The PROBLEM is the 2 short are too short and the 2 long are too long. -->> but the original Harley battery bolts are perfect. That said the new battery's configuration is BETTER than the original because over tightening the new battery bolts won't pull the lead posts out of the plastic coated battery. Yes. I did this.

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I give it 5 stars because the story has a happy ending. Both batteries weigh about the same and seem of high quality. I know the cables are attached to the posts better and this battery is 1/2 price the original. Just don't lose the original bolts...

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This battery is a great replacement for my 1200 HD sporty. Follow the directions or see youtube for great vids on how to prepare this battery for use. Interestingly enough, the battery that this replaces is from D Specialities. D Specialities and Yuasa are the same battery. Do yourself and your wallet a favor and buy the Yuasa (the actual manufacturer). Don't waste additional money on a sticker. BTW, she started up like a champ and my voltmeter registers a strong charge.

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RoadPro RPBH-012 12V Beverage Heater

• Plugs directly into your lighter/power socket
• Heater coil works directly in beverage container
• Use with glass or ceramic containers only

Hot water in my flask doesn't stay hot enough for a whole day out, and this is a good way to bring my tea or coffee up to temperature. I haven't tried heating water from cold it is always at least warm when I start. It takes several minutes and the wait can be a bit tedious, but it does a good job. The clip which is supposed to hold the heater onto the side of the mug doesn't (it flops about), so I have to hold it to keep it properly immersed. It cools off quickly and is reasonably easy to clean with a small brush.

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This is a good product. I use it in a stainless coffee mug in the car. Sometimes the cigarette lighter plug on the Road Pro will melt if you leave it on too long. Radio shack part number 270-1521 is a much more robust plug. I just crunch the old plug up and cut the metal tabs with the wires soldered to them from the original plug and put them in the holes in the Radio Shack heavy duty plug and it is fixed and lasts forever. I leave the LED connected and it indicates when it is plugged in.

Great gadget. Much better than the plug in mugs that fail quickly.

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I purchased this item as a gift for my son. He is an over the road truck driver and I thought this would be nice so he could make coffee of a morning. He used it twice and it burned out. It may be that it was just a defective product, but on the other hand at a cost of about $12, it is not worth taking the chance. I would have returned the product, but it may be months before I see him again, and he had already discarded the packaging. My loss could be your gain. Don't buy!

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I bought this item to heat water so that I could keep hot coffee during a 5-day cross-country road trip. (Without having to pull over to purchase it...) The product specifications indicates that the so-called "metal" clip would attach neatly to most "CERAMIC" coffee cups. Firstly, the "metal clip" is NOT METAL but some type of hard plastic. I chose a ceramic cup with the narrowest rim to be sure it would accomodate the space allowed for the clip to engage. However, as soon as I placed the clip on the rim of the my cup, the clip snapped off! (With little or NO pressure!!)

I just finished the trip on Saturday Sept. 4th and any hot coffee during my trip was purchased from various vendors enroute so I wasted $16.98 on the item and shipping cost. WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP!

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Although the other reviews were not promising I gave it a chance. Wrong! The heater was in pieces on arrival, the tip was unscrewed. I put it back together, used it once and the tip melted. I had used the 110v units years ago and although they didn't last very long, I decided to give this a chance, as I work from a vehicle. Don't waste your time or money.

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Pwr+ Extra Long 5.5 Ft Cord Car Charger Dc Adapter for Magellan Portable GPS Navigator Se4 ; Roadmat

• Power: 5V 1.2A / Brand-new
• Pwr+ dc adapters manufactured with the highest quality materials and include safeguard features against incorrect voltage, short circuit, internal overheating. 100% compatibility with the original.
• Pwr+ products are CE/FCC/RoHS certified, tested by manufacturer to match and/or exceed specifications of OEM products.
• Warranty: 30 Days Money Back Guarantee / 1 Year - Free Exchange (Pwr+ pays for shipping) / Please contact us with any questions or concerns - we are here to help! (Phone service is available)
• Products trademarked Pwr+® are marketed and sold exclusively by Pwr+. We focus on providing quality power products and excellent customer service ... and we also ship your order the same or next day (Amazon order processing time varies) !

It's a power cord and it works. Nothing fancy about. I gave it 4 stars because it does exactly what its suppose to do but there's nothing exceptional about it. I would buy from this company again if or when necessary.

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This item arrived promptly and was as advertised. Cord is not coiled so it was easy to fit into the dash of my F250. Plenty of cord to go to the aux power plug. Much better than the original OEM cord.

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Interphone F5 Stereo Bluetooth Motorcycle Headset with 6-Way Intercom Conference and FM (Twin Pack)

• Connect your cell phone via Bluetooth
• Stereo music with A2DP profile and AVRCP control; built in FM radio with 8 station memory
• Wired, with devices equipped with a 3.5 mm jack
• IP67 waterproof (immersion up to 1 m)
• TTS (text to speech) - spoken status announcements

I bought the F5 mainly for the bike to bike intercom feature. Shipping was great got the F5 in 3 days. Out of the box the F5 feels like a quality product. I was expecting installation to be a little difficult. I was very pleasantly surprised at how easy the units installed. I put them on two helmets in under 30 minutes. Both F5s were paired right out of the box. My girlfriend and I took the F5s on a test ride. We both ride Harleys with no windshields. I could easily hear until the speed got up to around 55 mph. The speakers could be louder. Over all I am very pleased with the F5. Easy to install and easy to use. Only down side is the speakers need to be louder.

After using the F5 for a few days I am very disappointed with the battery life. Streaming music or using a cell phone with the F5 I am getting less than 1 hour of use time before the battery dies. A lot shorter than the advertised 11 to 12 hour use time the unit is suppose to provide. I dont know if I have a unit with a bad battery or if this is the average use time. I am waiting for a response from Interphone. Hopefully it is a battery issue and not normal performance of the F5.

The battery was bad in one of the units. Interphone replaced the unit within a week and it is working as advertised. I was very pleased with customer service at Interphone.

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I bought three of these for my friends and one for myself. Going on group rides are so much better now with the F5, instead of having to guess what your ride buddy is trying to say. Daily commutes are better as well with FM radio and music streaming from a Bluetooth device.

Intercom works well. The only issue I have found was reconnecting to streaming music on an Android phone after exiting intercom mode. This issue was resolved after updating to the latest firmware on the F5.

Usage with iPhone:

I am able to make calls, receive calls with spoken caller ID, have text messages read to me (iPhone 4S/5), send text messages (iPhone 4S/5), control music play back, most anything with Siri, and now with iOS6 turn by turn directions.

Tip on how to use Siri (iPhone 4S and 5):

While in phone mode select the down button once and about 2 seconds later you will hear Siri's tone. Say anything you would with Siri and do not press any buttons, Siri will know when you have stopped speaking and process your request.

Defiantly can tell this is a quality product just by holding it. I have ridden through some heavy rain and did not experience any issues. The F5 is covered with a one piece of rubber that makes it water proof.

At the beginning I had issues using the F5 because my cold weather gloves were too thick, and I unable to feel buttons. I was pressing the wrong buttons and getting distracted from the road. I would recommend for the first week or two to use summer gloves until you get familiar with the button locations.

Battery life is great on the F5 comes. I leave the wall charger at home and travel with a USB cable (included) which can be used for charging.

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Amazon has done it. Cyclebots is now selling the Interphone F5 via Amazon.

The F5 sets the bar for motorcycle intercoms. It is easy to use. The stereo output

is loud and clear. The Bluetooth 3.0 is amazing. The big bang for the buck is multiple motorcycle hook up on intercom. It comes with everything you will need and then some. Truely a first class unit.

If you liked the talking GPS ( Dora the ding-bat)then you'll love this talking Interphone (Sweet Cheeks).

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I had purchased the Interphone F4 last year. After much research, I thought it was the right option. The units worked great the installation was easy. However, the connector is extremely delicate. It is very difficult to get the plug aligned to connect the mic/speaker cable and the charger cable. You have to remove the mic/speaker cable in order to plug in the charger cable. Bad design! Recently I experienced a situation where the mic/speaker cable would not make a good connection. Therefore the unit would not work properly or at all. I contacted the place where I purchased the unit. I was advised to contact the distributor. They advised me they were no longer the distributor and to contact the new distributor. Meanwhile, the F4 had been replaced by the F5 model. The new distributor did not have an F4 replacement. They only handled the new F5. After much correspondence with the seller and the new distributor, I finally received a replacement F4 module. Then the other module died as well from the same cause. So, rather than fight it any longer I bought the SENA SMH 10.

The Interphone worked well when it worked. But, if you get into a warranty issue, you may have a difficult time of it. I understand the connector on the F5 is improved. Not worth $500 to find out. The SENA is about $150 to $200 less money and works great.

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Advanced Nokia Asha 201 International Wall AC 2A Charger - Powerful 10W charging, built with Gomadic

• This Gomadic Charger supports all global power standards with 100-240 VAC input voltage range. Kit includes four plugs to support every physical wall outlet permutation worldwide.
• Power Sleep"" cuts latent power draw by over 99% when charger is not in use. Charger will use less than 0.1W of power when in ""ready state"" mode.
• Advanced circuitry provides tailors output voltage and resistor ID configuration to the Nokia Asha 201 extending usable battery life and longevity.
• Powerful 10W of available charging current (e.g. 2,000mAh) enables rapid charging. Twice the available charging current of most competitors.
• A quality product designed for daily use! Product is backed by our comprehensive Gomadic Lifetime Warranty.

I received the charger for my Nokia, unfortunately they shipped a Micro USB tip, which while it connects into the MicroUSB port on the phone DOES NOT CHARGE the phone. So not very helpful, and no resolution as yet on getting the right charge tip.

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HQRP 12W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel 12 Watt (Size of 10 Watt / 10W) 12 Volt in Anodized Aluminum F

All of the materials used to build the panel are very good, The aluminum frame is solid, The glass is real glass and is the correct type of glass for a solar panel. The solar cells are very good quality. The only problem that there might be is that I can't tell if the panel has a built in Diode or not. Not having a diode should not make any difference unless you are hooking the panel up without a charge controller. Any charge controller you can get will have a diode in it so no worries.

Shipping One of the pictures shows the panel with styrofoam at each corner in a box, My panel came in this box, plus that box was inside another one, I thought having the panel in two boxes was really good because it offers better protection for the glass in the panel. I was happy to see this when it arrived as our mail here gets tossed around quite a bit.

What it comes down to is that you get exactly what is in the picture.

The only other bad thing is the free bonus mouse pad, It is really useless unless you have a round computer screen, which I have yet to see.

Update 1/22/2010 I was wrong about the panel not having a built in Diode, I took the cover off the back and there is a diode installed for sure.

I am very pleased with the performance of this small panel. I paired it with a Brunton Solar Charger to maintain two 60 Ah 12 volt batteries and it keeps them charged up.

I have a 600 Watt Inverter I use to power lights, a small pump and other devices at our -off the gridlocation. This panel keeps the batteries at a charged level.

Obviously this panel is too small to rapidly charge anything, but it is amazing how much it can deliver even in low light situations. Well constructed, worth every cent.

Nice shipping container as well.

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Exactly what is advertised. I hooked 2 of these in parrarel through a Brunton controller to a 275 watt lawn tractor battery and a 400 watt inverter to run my outside lighting at night. Works like a charm.

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I bought the HQRP 12W solar panel in May 2010 to build a small solar power generator. After hooking it up to a marine battery and one of HQRP's charge controllers, it worked like a charm.

Then, when I moved in October, I foolishly tried to attach the solar panel to the second-story awning of my condo.... with Velcro.

One day, a few weeks later, I came home to find the solar panel face down on the ground. Apparently, the Velcro had separated from the awning, and the panel had fallen 2 stories onto the cement patio deck below.

I feared the worst, and even though the solar panel still looked like it was completely intact, I assumed that the impact had caused major internal damage.

To my surprise, when I plugged it backed in, the generator came back to life, and the panel continued to charge my battery, as if nothing had ever happened. And to think, I paid under $70 for this tough-as-nails power plant.

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This solar panel is well constructed and easy to use as a replacement. The seller was careful to pack it for safe transit.

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Tektrum Universal 60 watt 60w 36v Solar Panel Battery Charger Kit for Golf Cart

• MPPT charge controller can boost the power of solar panels by up to 30%;
• 12ft MC4(female & male) solar PV cable allows the easy and professional connection between modules;
• 6ft long cables with clamps provides the easy connection to batteries;
• Z Type Mounting Brackets allow D0-It-Yourself solar panel installation in minutes;
• Dimension of each 20w solar panel: 25.2inx12inx1.4in (640x306x35mm);Maximum Power (Pmax) 60Watts;

I got this prodct and installed it. The hardest part is putting the 3 separate panels on the roof. this means you have to put in 4 supports for each or 12 total. I got this done with a lot of work. The instructions were okay and the panel looks like its working. I have not used my multimeter yet to see what kind of charge I am getting. the light blinks to show that it works. It seems to keep the golf cart charged up when not in use. Will not replace charging but is cool and helps the enviroment.

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Optima 8016-103-FFP BlueTop Group 34 Marine Battery

• 12-Volt, 750 Cold Cranking Amps, Size: 10" x 6 7/8" x 7 13/16" tall, Weight: 43.5 pounds, Dual SAE & 5/16" Stainless Steel Stud Posts
• Reserve capacity of 120 minutes for constant performance
• Optimal starting power even in bad weather
• Fifteen times more resistant to vibration for durability

Best battery, ever. After many months it still woks perfectly. I don't think I'll ever buy anything other than an Optima battery ever again.

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Best boat battery I've ever bought. I use on our runabout and we never have to worry about starting, radio, or any of the electronics. So much better than the cheaper batteries I had to replace after 1 or 2 seasons. My battery from 2008 is still running strong. Stored it on the boat disconnected all winter long and it was still at 12.5v and started the engine no problem. Just bought a second one (going with two of these vs one starter and one old style DC). Amazon super saver shipping delivered it to my door in 2 days! Love Optima and love Amazon to buy them!

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The Optima 8016-103-FFP BlueTop Group 34 Marine Battery will not disappoint, and I really like the new frustration-free packaging that amazon has started to offer with this product.

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This battery is for the serious fisherman or boater. Have never had a problem with ANY Optima Battery I have purchased in the past. That's about it!

Awesome Battery!

Great CCAs and excellent sep cycle characteristics. Highly recommend it!

This batter is the best one I've ever usedQ

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Magellan Premium Car Kit for iPhone and iPod touch

• Compatibility: iPod touch 2G, 3G; iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4
• Transform your iPhone or iPod touch into a complete in-car solution for GPS navigation
• Charge your device while mounted; built-in GPS receiver enhances performance
• Noise-cancelling, hands-free speakerphone with powerful amplified speaker
• Works with any navigation or location-based app, including Magellan's RoadMate app

Well I have been using this for a bit over a week now and here are my impressions:

Pros:

-Excellent build quality; very solid and holds my iPhone (in a Speck PixelSkin case) very sturdily.

-Good mounting of iPhone with swivelling dock connector and flexible/adjustable top clip.

-Fits iPhone perfectly with my Speck PixelSkin case. But be warned it was adjusted to its highest point, so it wont fit a case larger than the PixelSkin.

-GPS fix more accurate than iPhone's internal GPS. This resulted in less jerky movements and less jumping around during GPS application usage.

Cons:

-GPS signal dropped out far more often than my standalone TomTom PND. This is unacceptable in a product meant to improve GPS reception that actually uses the same GPS chip as the TomTom PND I am comparing it with.

-With kit mounted on windscreen the iPhone overheated and stopped working (displayed a temperature warning message and forced itself into sleep mode) once. Mind you this was after three hours of driving, directly towards the Australian summer sun on a 35C/95F day. This is not a shortcoming of this Magellan kit, but rather an issue with mounting iPhones in car windscreens in general.

-When switching the car ignition from 'accessories' to 'run' and then to 'on', the Magellan kit naturally loses power momentarily. However when it powers back on, it often would not sync with the iPhone's Bluetooth as the power cycle was too fast. I would need to manually power cycle the Magellan kit (ie. remove power plug, then reconnect) allowing enough time for the iPhone to lose Bluetooth sync before re-establishing the power.

MAJOR MAJOR CON:

-When you plug a 3.5mm audio cable into the AUX connector on the Magellan kit (for attaching to a car stereo, or external powered speakers, etc.), the music and application sounds CONTINUE COMING OUT OF THE BUILT-IN SPEAKER!!! This is a ridiculous design, as it means to listen to music through your car stereo without the crappy built-in speaker ruining the music for you, you need to turn down the volume on the Magellan Kit (as this only controls the volume of the built-in speaker). But then if you receive a call, the call audio (via Bluetooth) cannot be heard (as you have turned the volume down on the built-in speaker, which is where the call audio is sent), so you have to manually turn the volume up on the Magellan kit again (using a fiddly little dial that is difficult and dangerous to find while trying to concentrate on driving). You have to do this EVERY TIME a call arrives... STUPID!

Why oh why was the kit designed like this? We will never know. However Magellan have responded to my question about it and have indicated that they will release some sort of firmware/software/application fix for this speaker problem in the near future.

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I am one of the early adopter, having bought this kit early when it was first available. I travel by car quite a lot as part of my job and I had the chance to test this kit extensively.

As the title stated, here are the major problems:

1). CHARGING

When I plug my iPhone 3GS, about 3 out of 5 I'll get a message on the iPhone saying that "This accessory is not for iPhone". I have tried every possible way to ensure that I am plugging the iPhone properly, which it does because the shape of the kit prevent the iPhone to be plugged in other ways, yet I still get that dreaded message and the iPhone DOES NOT CHARGE. it seems that the connector is not designed well and it does not recognize the iPhone most of the time.

UPDATE: Here's another thing I found about the charging issue: the car kit is SUPPOSED to CHARGE your iPhone while you are using the naVigation apps (TomTom, Navigon, Magellan Roadmate) at close to high brightness (due to sunlight). But when you do this, the car kit WILL NOT CHARGE your iPhone. I have tested this with 2 iPhone 3GS and none of them charge when I use any GPS application. Since the Iphone is running continuously, this car kit adapter cannot keep up with the power need.

2). GPS

The GPS inside the kit, when it work, it worked great. But most of the time, it DOES NOT WORK. Many times, my Magellan GPS or Navigon app will suddenly lose signal. I thought it was the application itself, but when I mounted my iPhone to a normal car kit with no GPS, I never lose GPS signal unless I am inside a tunnel or under heavy foliage cover

I tried my best to test this car kit, even beyond the 30 days return policy. Alas, this kit just perform badly.

Do not buy this kit!

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I received my Magellan premium car kit finally. I have already downloaded the Magellan GPS app from the iTune store and I'm very excited about how wonderful this car kit functions.

Not sure about some of the other reviewers but this Magellan car kit makes my iPhone so much better with much louder audio volume, I had to turn the volume down on the car kit because it was too loud.

The Bluetooth paired up quickly and the GPS reception is so much better when the iPhone is connected to the Magellan car kit.

This is the perfect solution since my family owns 5 iPhones, mostly 3Gs and not everyone own a GPS, with this Magellan car kit, we can share the car kit between our iPhones when someone needs to take a trip.

We all use protective cases and it's great that it is not necessary to remove our phones from the protective cases when we mount the iPhone to the car kit. This is a huge plus and a great design from Magellan.

I feel some reviewers may look into the mirror instead of blaming Magellan if they don't understand this car kit was probably designed for convenience more than cost savings. When they paid the $129 for the hardware, they should not expect the software to be included with the hardware.

The option is they can buy the Motion X software for $2.99 and use this car kit with a 3rd party navigation software and still enjoy the better GPS reception and BT features along with excellent audio volume output.

There will be some reviewers that may be disappointed but I would guess more will be delighted to find such options for their iPhones as the Magellan premium car kit.

I'm tired of carrying a cell phone and a GPS, and with this Magellan car kit, it made my life much more enjoyable.

Thank you Magellan for introducing us to this wonderful GPS solution for our iPhones.

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Hi,

I've been using this mount for months now and overall I'm pleased with it. The best thing about it is it holds the phone really well. It was secure using my 3Gs and now with my iPhone 4. The telescoping top bracket allows it to accommodate a wide variety of cases too (Note: I did have trouble with the Apple Bumper case as mentioned below). The thirty pin dock connector at the bottom also pivots. This makes it much easier to get the iPhone in and out of the mount.

Here are some other notes:

Positives:

Holds the phone very securely

Easily switches very smoothly from portrait to landscape

Charges the phone (though not very quickly if it all when using the GPS)

Provides an audio output jack so you can leave the cable connected when you remove the phone

Negatives:

The speakerphone quality is only marginal. I wasn't expecting it to be great and it's not.

The GPS reception is disappointing. Considering they market the built in GPS heavily you would expect it to pickup a really strong signal. My standalone Garmin Nuvi walks all over it when it comes to reception

The volume dial is very poorly placed. It's on the side behind the phone. I always struggle with adjusting it while I'm driving.

The bracket blocks the camera. I thought it would be cool if I could snap pictures/take video while driving but that's not going to happen.

It would not charge using the Apple Bumper Case on my iPhone 4. It does charge with my other cases including the Otterbox Commuter. The bumper case is just a little too thick at the bottom. To be fair a lot of my other iPhone accessories (cables, speakers, etc.) don't work with the bumper case either

It costs too darn much for what you get. The value proposition would be much better if it cost $50 or even $75 instead of $100+

If you're looking for a speaker phone you can do much better. For me it works well using my iPhone 4, Otterbox Commuter case, and TomTom's navigation software.

Best regards,

John

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This is exactly what I want. It transformed my iPhone into a full featured with Text To Speech GPS navigation devise (and it works also with the ipod touch, if you happen to have one). What a convenience.

Let me start off by noting that this is a mixed-bag, and it greatly depends on your expectations, and more so on what you're looking for. So, please read more reviews to get the benefits of various prospective.

The kit came complete with everything needed, except for the Navigation App. A number of apps is available on the market, I personally like Road Mate.

The adjustable vehicle mounting is very well built, sturdy, and holds the device very securely. You have a choice of mounting the cradle on the windshield with the suction cup, or use the dashboard mount. The built in amplified speaker is powerful. And the speakerphone has a noise cancelling feature (does not work so great though, people on the other end complained about noise); non-the less, the speaker is load and clear. The Bluetooth will pair with any phone, not only iPhone (if you use the kit with an ipod and regular phone). A car charger is also included.

Unlike other reviewers who complained about frequent satellite signal loss, I did not have this problem, may be because I have it mounted closer to the windshield?

The included maps are outdated, but, like other Magellan products, you can update the maps by calling Magellan's customer service within 30days of purchase.

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Xantrex PH-1800-GFP PowerHub

• Combination inverter/ charger up to 1800 watt of household power
• 40 Amp 3-stage charger
• Four AC outlet with hardwire options / Two DC inputs for solar and/or wind connections
• LED display with system monitor
• Designed to include a generator

I purchased this unit a little over three years ago. I have been using it for back up power, just keeping it plugged in, to keep the batteries charged. I had had no problems. About one month ago I hooked up two 135 watt solar panels to the unit. I was hoping to go partly "off grid" in my home. All was working fine, batteries were charging nicely. Before I could hook up any AC load to the unit it started to flash an error code E3. That means to much AC load. The problem was and is, I had not run anything off it yet. I called Xantrex. They told me that it is a common problem with these units after 3 to 4 years and that it can not be repaired. It had a two year warranty. Here is what they sent me via e-mail:

Dear Sir,

Unfortunately the unit is not repairable .We do have Loyal customer

program

which means 30% off from the List price ($999.99 ) so means $699.99

plus

shipping and tax .

If you are interested please give us a call .

Thank you

Best Regards

I paid 483.61 plus 39.00 shipping for my unit new. You can see there Loyal customer program is not much of a deal. I realize that the warranty had expired and I was willing to pay a fair price for repair. That is not an option with this unit. Had I known this unit would stop working correctly and not be able to be repaired I would have never bought it. I have since contacted Xantrex again requesting a full refund, they have not responded. I will be contacting the Better Business Bureau regarding this matter.

5/10/12

Here is an update.

Bad new....bottom line should anything happen to this item, it can not be repaired.

Good new....Since my last review the problem I had with this item seemed to fix itself. It has been running well for the past few months

Bottom line. I had given this item only one star before, because it appeared to be unable to fix and not working correctly. I changed my review to three stars now because it seems to be working well, but I know that when it breaks game over.

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I'm not sure where the previous reviewer ran into a problem? I bought one of these Powerhubs from Amazon two years ago for our "off grid" cabin. I also purchased: 3x60 watt solar panels from a local supplier ($400); 2x100 amp-hour deep cycle batteries from Canadian Tire which are designed for this system ($400 on sale); 100 ft. of #10 wire ($100); a couple of 12" #4 jumper cables and a 20 amp charge controller ($75). The panels were installed on our roof. The wire from the panels was run down an old conduit standpipe to the basement and up through the floor to the Xantrex PH-1800 box. The included manual was very detailed and illustrated all the connection steps. There is also a very nice installation video at this site

The system has been up and running and powering all our table and floor lights for two years without a hitch. We keep at least 4x13 watt compact fluorescent lights on most evenings for 4 hours or more and a laptop or two and a small stereo system. No TV but what would a TV be doing at someone's cabin anyway? We've never come close to running the batteries below 80% charge and the batteries are normally recharged up to capacity before noon every day. I'm hoping to add a 400 watt wind turbine next spring which should just plug into the unit with one connection, along with two more batteries that fit into an add-on battery box made specifically for the main box. I can't imagine a simpler and more elegant solution and at a final cost of less than $1800 for everything. This really is a "plug'n'play" solar solution for small off-grid situations.

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It will not run a lot of wattage very long. But if your power go off in the middle of the night, it will let you run a few things until you get up in the morning and crank up a generator. I am pleased with it.

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Delivered on time, easy to set up, worked great, provides emergency power; it is both sophisticated and simple. Well documented installation and operators manual. I had a friend come by and help me hook it up; it took about 15 minutes. The most difficult part was lifting the batteries and sliding the unit into place.

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I bought the Xantrex Powerhub 1800. It worked, mostly, for a year. Then it started to give me E03 errors (overloaded circuit) even when there was no load. I called Xantrex, they said that they can not fix it, and that they have no qualified service technicians within 300 miles of Chicago, IL. From a previous review it seems like this is a common problem. It's junk (literally, I just threw it out). Don't buy this product.

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YTX20HL-BS High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery

• Chrome Battery YTX20HL-BS Mainenance Free and Fully Charged
• 6.89in (length), 3.43in (width), 6.10in (height); 13.52lbs
• 18-Month Warranty, 60-Day Money Back Guarantee
• High Cranking Amps & Low Self-Discharge Rate
• Heavy Duty Terminals

In my neck o' the woods, sealed AGM batteries go for $80 to $100+. Money doesn't grow on any of the trees in my neighborhood, so I look for bargains and that usually means checking Amazon first. I was delighted to find this battery for only $66, and with free shipping to boot! I ordered late Thursday afternoon and the package arrived on the following Monday via Priority Mail. I call that excellent service. The battery came with no specific information on cranking amps or any other specifications, but I figure any YTX20HL-BS size battery will meet the minimum requirements of the motorcycles it is intended to fit, so I'm not worried about it. I hooked the battery up to my Battery Tender before installing it to insure a full charge starting out. It took about 6 hours to reach full charge (this is with a Battery Tender, not a battery charger). After installation, the bike started strongly and ran more smoothly than before (this motorcycle has computerized EFI and is very much voltage-sensitive) so output is obviously fine. Chrome Battery offers a no-questions-asked warranty, so no worries if you do happen to get a dud. I recently replaced the battery in my wife's motorcycle and paid about $90. I wish I had found Chrome Battery before laying out that much money. Now I know better.

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Sima STP-325 325-Watt Power Inverter

• Smooth start technology to smoothly bring up the AC power helps protect the unit plugged into the inverter and the inverter
• Two short circuit protected AC outlets
• Mounting feet for easy and safe installation in any vehicle to vehicles 12v supply
• Cigarette lighter plug provided
• Alligator clips and cable for installation

Nice design, good qulity, easy to use. However, the cooling fan is noisy.

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I got mine in 2004 while trucking. Used it for everything from camping to travel. I have overloaded it, blown fuses, melted the plastic around the lighter socket adapter tip, used it in the rain with only a plastic shopping bag protecting it.... Probably not so great for ventilation. Yes looking back on it now "young and stupid" comes to mind. This thing survived life on the road running my (year 2000) desktop PC with the big old monitor until I could afford to buy a laptop. It survived the worst I could throw at it and the built in protections have done their job. Get some heavy duty wires for it and it will serve you well.

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this won't break down like other cheap inverters, great for using laptops in cars, definitely would recommend this to others

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This power inverter works great powering my laptop and charging my cell on road trips. It never overheats and the fan makes very little noise.

This inverter has ridden around in my family van for about two years now. We originally got it for a New York to Florida family road trip. Our van has an auxiliary video input for the rear-seat DVD screen, so with AC power available on the inverter, the kids could use their game console as well, and that was a big hit with them. The inverter had no trouble powering any combination of two devices in the two outlets: Game cube and laptop... game cube and cell phone charger... cell phone and laptop... I still use it occasionally for my laptop when in the passenger seat.

The inverter will trip off -requiring a reset by turning the power switch off and on -if it thinks there is an overload, and also every time the car is started, which is annoying but predictable. (Only a few rare times has the unit clicked off with a normal load that it is really capable of handling, but this never happened enough times to become an issue.) It also has an audible alarm if the input voltage from your car battery dips too low, to prevent draining it. This feature saved me once when I was waiting in a parking lot one night, working on my laptop, and I had forgotten my headlights were still on.

The only real con I could mention is that the cooling fan is quite loud, even noticeable over road noise. I usually stuff the unit under a seat, or under some other items in the car (while keeping the fan ports unblocked, important!) to minimize the annoyance.

The inverter comes with battery cables and a lighter plug, but I have never used the battery cables. Overall, I would recommend this unit to others.

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Apple iPod Battery Pack for shuffle 1st Generation

• Extend the battery life of your iPod shuffle with this battery pack
• Two AAA batteries keep music playing up to 20 hours after the internal battery is drained
• Signature Apple design and quality construction ensure years of use
• A perfect companion for long plane rides, hikes, or any time you're away from the computer for a while
• Compatibility: iPod shuffle (1G only)

This battery pack from Apple is just the right companion for you shuffle on trips with no access to USB ports. Plug in the shuffle into this pack and you are ready to go. And as with any Apple product it just works, you don't have to worry about buying an unknown brand accessory.

Also I suspect this should keep working with future generation of Shuffle, since its normal USB based. And possibly other devices like Treo 650, Tungsten E etc which can be charged from its USB port.

In short this is perfect and elegant solution to recharge battery on the go for your mobile device and almost certainly future proof.

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Nice back up to the rechargable battery. Of course, the built in battery does not have unlimited recharges. This is the answer extended playback time plus no worries when the rechargable battery fails to hold a charge.

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I tried out my friends battery pack with my own iPod Shuffle and I have to say that it does indeed increase the battery life. I usually get around 10 hours of playback and the battery pack gives it an extra 15-16 hours. But again, even though the battery pack isn't that bulky itself, the concept of having a light weight flash player with an attached battery pack is odd. Looks and feels slightly big. I don't use my Shuffle for long drives, since it isn't made for that. Get the regular iPod instead. If you are not satisfied with the normal battery life(which is quite good), then go ahead and get this. But you might just lose the iPod Shuffle touch; lightweight and compact.

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The iPod battery accessory was a cheap knock off. It was poorly constructed and was warped on arrival making battery installation difficult. The batteries were corroded and were leaking acid into the package. Overall the product was not usable.

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I purchased this in the hopes that is would help keep a longer battery life for my iPhone 3GS. Unfortunately when you plug in the device into the phone a pop up appears that reads, "Charging is not supported with this accessory". Given you can't fault the product for not supporting something that it wasn't designed for (as it charges my shuffle and other iPods great). However I have seen this same product work on earlier versions of the iPhone so that is why I am faulting the company more than the product. If it works on another version of the iPhone why did the company have to change how the device charges? So basically, if you are purchasing this for the iPhone 3GS it will NOT work.

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First Rate LG Spirit 4G Vehicle 12V Charging Swivel Phone Holder Car Mount Charger Adapter (for use

It is OK. It would be better if another mechanism is used in order to hold the phone, other than a spring. After sometime using it, it can be kind of annoying, pulling it down. Other thing is that the charger volt is not enough to healthy charge the phone, it slows charge the phone.

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Dometic 3308046.014 Polar White Penguin Shroud Assembly

There is nothing wrong with this shroud except the vent and the AC on a Chinook motorhome were too close together by about 2" for it to fit. I laid it back intending to return it but never did because of the cost of return shipping. I had forgotten about it until asked to write this review. The reason for three stars only is I think the listing should have told me how much clearance was needed around the vent to install it. It is headed for Craigslist one of these days. Don't let this review stop you from purchasing it as it looks well made. Just measure your clearance carefully.

Charles

Lost the A/C cover while on a trip to the desert. Being that this was an older RV, I couldn't find an exact one like the one I lost. Had to go to Dometic to find the new part number. Different RV's come with different color covers and each color is a different part number. Once I figured that out, I went with the cheapest one and it fits perfect. Instructions were easy to follow and I saved about $150 doing it myself.

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