Monday, October 20, 2014

Stylus for iPad and capacitive touchscreens, aqua

Stylus for iPad and capacitive touchscreens, aqua
  • High-sensitivity point won't scratch or smudge your touchscreen
  • Omni-directional; great for right- and left-handed writers
  • Integral clip attaches to strap, pocket or pencil loop inside your case
  • Use with any app for greater comfort and control

The stylus works well on my Nook and also on my I-pad. The color is unique so it is easy to find among my pens. It is comfortable and fits well in my hand. It is highly functional and a great value for the price.

rooCASE Tablet Carrying Bag for Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch Android Tablet - Classic Series Dark Blue /

rooCASE Tablet Carrying Bag for Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch Android Tablet - Classic Series Dark Blue / Black
  • Non-OEM Case for Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch Android Tablet
  • Padded tablet compartment with Velcro retaining strap (Netbook NOT included)
  • Large accessory pocket for power brick, cords and mouse.
  • Interior storage pockets for netcard, SD cards, magazine and cellphone. Padded interior dividers for customization. Adjustable padded shoulder strap.
  • Available in Black, Dark Blue and Red. Search: rooCASE Classic Tablet Toshiba Thrive 10.1-Inch Android Tablet

This is the perfect item for a tablet. It holds everything safely in one case. Can't wait until we can use it to take on a vacation.

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This fits my Toshiba tablet and a Bluetooth keyboard all together. I am very please with this item and it's well made and has good padding too. I highly recommend this to any body who want a good bag to carry their tablet around and to protect it.

Black with Gray Trim Smart Aero Protection Design Slim Soft Suede Cover Carrying Sleeve Case with Ex

Black with Gray Trim Smart Aero Protection Design Slim Soft Suede Cover Carrying Sleeve Case with Extra Accessory Back Pocket for Amazon Kindle Touch + Includes a Crystal Clear High Quality HD Noise Filter Ear buds Earphones HeadphonesBy mistake I bought this one for a small Kindle and it definitely does not fit... my mistake. However I can say that its a soft good material that can really protect electronic toys.

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PalmOne V Slim Wallet Case (Black)

PalmOne V Slim Wallet Case
  • Fits Palm V and Palm Vx handhelds
  • Soft, full-grain leather
  • Features money compartment, inside pockets, and 4 slots for credit cards
  • Loop closure holds everything in place
  • Rail mechanism secures handheld

Don't confuse this case with the palm v slim "leather" case. This slim "wallet" case is in almost everyway the same as the slim leather case except that the "wallet" has extra pockets for bills and change. If you carry a wallet or purse to carry your money and cards, I would not recommend this case because the extra pockets make this case thicker than the slim leather case. Just buy the slim leather case and carry your money somewhere else. Also, I predict that additional openings and closings to access the billfold and change pocket will cause increased wear and tear on this case.

However, if you are seeking to "consolidate" and don't mind keeping your money and loose change with your palm, then this is a more useful case than the slim leather case. Just don't sit down with the case in the back pocket of your pants!

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I'll admit it. The Palm Slim Wallet Case is a little larger than Palm's Slim Leather Case (which was my previous Palm protectant). And the tongue loop, which is also a little longer and narrower, is also just a tad more cumbersome to use.

But the case still holds my business cards and the doctor's appointment reminders for my kids; and its padded exterior still protects my Palm from possible bumps and bruises in case I drop it (which still happens on occasion, I hate to say).

The most significant improvement (in addition to the wallet feature), however, is that the attachment rail is now suspended from the case by a durable leather strip -which is much stronger than the flexible TPE rubber strip used on the slim leather case, which was always the first portion on this carrier to wear out.

But, best of all, the full-length (wallet-style) pocket -which is great for holding cash, checks or receipts -is virtually invisible (the two cases being almost indistinguishable from one another, except for the slight difference in size), so no one needs to know that my Palm case is also a billfold. I can now stash some extra cash -that is easily accessible, since my Palm is always with me -in a place where my wife won't discover it, particularly when she goes riffling through my wallet looking for lunch money for the kids. (Whew!)

The larger size of the wallet case (versus the slim case) does make for a slightly larger bulge in my front pocket when I carry it (which isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially for one's ego). But the convenience of having a little extra legal tender with me (hidden with my Palm) more than makes up for it.

As my new personal "teller machine," my Palm -esconced within my new slim wallet case -continues to become more and more versatile.

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Finally, a case that really makes the Palm V really useful. Because the V is so slim, this case lets you maintain one wallet, rather than keeping track of both your organizer and your money (although the wallet is admittedly bulky).

My one little pet peeve is that, because the Palm is taller than dollar bills, the money pocket is very deep, making retrieval in the checkout line a little difficult. If they constrained the depth of the dollar pocket, this product would be ideal.

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This case is very similar to the Palm Slim Leather Case. The only difference is that it has an opening at top like a wallet for bills and such. Eveything else is the same. Its made of high quality leather and it a loop/strap design that i also liked. Velcro and the button proved that after prolonged use, it tends to rip. The loop/strap design secures the case very well and it still looks very elegant.

However like many leather products, they tend to warp and deform after a while. Just think of your wallet and how deformed that can get after a few months. If your going to be putting it in your pocket a lot, i suggest you go with the hard case. However if your going to be putting it in a bag or brief case, then this case will be fine.

Although the case has slots for credit cards or business cards, realistically you wouldnt want to put more than two credit card and 3 business cards in it at one time. It does a lot to the bulkiness of the case. Personally I only carried 4 business cards in it at one time. Also how unpractical would be to pull out your palm every time you need to pull out money. This case is more suited for women i think.

Reatively speaking i wanted a case that was smaller then this one because it got a little too big for my pockets, whether it be the shirt or pant pocket. i found that not only was the hardcase by palm smaller and almost weighed as much, it also protected it just as well.

Also the fact that the powerbutton was often times turn on when using the leather case convinced me to change to the hard case.

Dont get me wrong. I really like this case. The hard case just fit my needs for a case a lot better then this one.

The best thing i can suggest is to try both of them out before you actually buy it. A lot of stores will let you try on the case. Thats really the best way to determine which one will really work for you.

The thing I like most about this case is that it's not too bulky like some other cases. When it's folded out it looks almost like a men's wallet, it also holds credit cards and has a clear slot for a driver's lisence or photo ID. The leather is all right. I wouldn't say it's the best, but for the money it's not bad at all. ...

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Mardi Gras Nights Design Skin Decal Sticker for the Wii Classic Controller

Mardi Gras Nights Design Skin Decal Sticker for the Wii Classic Controller
  • Personalize your Nintendo Wii classic controller!
  • Made of durable vinyl to help protect the finish of your controller.
  • Non permanent adhesive backing that allows you to simply peel off the skins without sticky residue.
  • Repositionable adhesive - ensures that you'll have no air bubbles and a fast, easy and accurate installation.
  • CONTROLLER NOT INCLUDED

This was a gift for my son-in-law. He and my daughter have a Wii and this is a fun way to know who's remote is who's when they have friends playing with them. It also jazzes it up just a bit and is SO easy to apply.

Saitek PH06 Cyborg Speedlink Portable 5.1 USB Headset

Saitek PH06 Cyborg Speedlink Portable 5.1 USB Headset
  • Headset with 5.1 Digital Sound
  • Three drivers per ear
  • USB Connection
  • Also connects to 3.5 mm sources for stereo playback

I saw this gaming headset advertised in a PC Gamer magazine and have been interested in purchasing ever since. I ended up buying these for Christmas and just received them today. I was a bit concerned prior to buying because of the one review that was already posted on here, but I decided to take a risk and try it for myself.

The headset is NOT as small as the previous reviewer would have you believe. I compared it to my previous headset (the Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000) and found them to be almost the same exact size--in fact, this Saitek set seems to be a BIT wider on the head. This set doesn't press against the sides of my head as much as the Microsoft headset did, which is a huge positive.

The Saitek has three input plugs: one USB and two analog (one for mic and one for headphones). The USB is only necessary if you want to use the 5.1 surround feature; otherwise, for normal stereo listening you can just plug the analog plug into your headphone jack in your soundcard. What isn't made clear is the microphone connection--the microphone DOES work through the USB connection, so the analog plug for the mic is only necessary if you're using the stereo analog plug for the headphones (you can't listen in stereo through USB connection).

Installing on Windows Vista seemed smooth. I plugged the USB cord and Vista installed the headset without ever prompting for a disc or saying that correct drivers couldn't be found. However, just to be safe, I ended up using the included software and reinstalled.

Your experience might be different, but be warned that when the headset first installed on my system, the volume defaulted to maximum level--so do as the manual advises and press the Volume (-) button until the volume is all the way down...it'll save your ears.

First I tried listening to music using the headset through the USB connection. The music sounded very nice and crisp, and the bass sounds quite good for a headset. The sound configuration tool that gets placed in your system tray is moderately helpful--it allows you to choose different equalizer settings (the Soft-Rock preset sounded best to me) and the number of speaker channels you want to hear (2, 4, 6 or 8).

The fact that this headset boasts TRUE 5.1 surround sound (as opposed to virtual surround) was one of the reasons I was interested in this headset. To be honest, I don't hear a major difference between this 5.1 and virtual surround. The rear channels just sound dampened and softer as opposed to coming from behind. With mini-speakers placed in the headset earpieces, you'd think it would be more effective than that. However, since this headset didn't cost more than virtual surround headsets, I wasn't too upset.

The "removable boom microphone" is only decent. The sound quality is not nearly as good as the sound I had with my Microsoft LifeChat headset. In fact, I had a lot of trouble getting the microphone to work at all for awhile. I ended up disabling the microphone input from my default sound device (Soundblaster X-Fi card), which isn't an intuitive thing to do. Because the microphone is removable, it works through an analog plug connection, which is THE reason why the sound quality of the microphone is so poor compared to the all-digital LifeChat headset I had before.

Overall, this is a nice headset. Music and audio SOUND fantastic, but the microphone is sub-standard compared to all-digital headsets out there. Set-up seemed a bit more tedious than it should've been, and the included instructions are poor. The Saitek website has no support for this headset yet, so if you get frustrated, you'll probably be more likely to return this set than keep on trying to get support.

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I ordered this headset in order to see if the reviews are as bad as they seem and I have to admit, they're on target as this headset was an extreme showdown.

Saitek has lived up to its name as a low priced alternative to just about any external PC component like keyboards, audio devices, mice and such. It's also become synonymous with unreliable as they are cheap. As I received the package, I held it, shaking it briefly and lightly like a child at Christmas would when trying to determine its not-so eerie contents only to hear a super faint rattle. "Good!" I thought as I figured that was the sound of loosely packed manuals and other accessories.

I broke into a frenzy trying to find a reasonable way to open this box and opted for the usual box cutter. The tape soon fell as it was unable to defend itself from the onslaught of my brief and carefully made swipes. I soon unearthed the headset box from its Amazon container and lifted it. The packaging itself was partially falling apart, bent, and well held together by several upon several of those nameless clear sticker circles clearly designed to contain such a monstrous beast. Because of this I imagined my younger years when I tried to build everything with duct-tape, including a rocket and even a car wash to a car for those who were extremely pressed for time.

After I disengaged from reminiscing of my past I took apart the packaging until I was able to hold the headset in my sausage finger lined hands. As I traced over its refines like a set of mandibles attached to a millipede looking for a weak spot amongst it's prey, many thoughts filled my mind: Elegant, amazing, solid, magical, and awe-inspiring were far from the list. Instead I thought rickety, clunky, and that if I were to touch the wrong spot it would catch fire like the Ford Pinto when rear-ended.

Being a man of risk I put away my box of fears and whipped out its cabling. As I put the mic on I could hear a distinct rattling noise. It turns out something was loose in the right ear, tilting it one way made a dull cheap clacking noise when tilted fully on its side and then again when fully flipped to the other side, much like you would hear in the finest of Playskool science labs, designed to get children accustomed to the uncomfortably deep tissue massages you get for free when going through the TSA.

Eventually I slipped both ear pieces on.. or should I say Christmas ornament equipped audio mocking machines only to hear a dull off tone of magical mis-conveyance. The other ear, the one with the especially enhanced clacker sounded like the most extreme kazoo band trying to recreate the finest in Electro-Swing. This went on for a while, song by song until I had enough and was convinced that I was not man enough to handle this dangerous recluse.

Only one thing filled the destiny for that evening and that was to carefully, while highly intoxicated, put everything back together and return it with my condolences in hopes this headset can find a person of sheer steroidal-abuse manliness in order to fully enjoy such an extreme gaming experience.

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If you're looking for a pair of headphones that will only last you a month and a half before breaking, then you should buy these.

These sit on my desk and stay in one spot plugged into my computer all the time. They haven't received any rough treatment. And I payed special care with this pair to remove them with both hands, as my previous Creative Labs HS-980 Fatal1ty Professional Series MKII Gaming Headset (Black) broke (after EIGHT months; NOT one and a half) on the wishbone ear support on the left.

Before I go on, let me say the sound quality is actually pretty good, the surround sound, while not as good as having actual speakers positioned around the room, is good, and the mike works absolutely great. This is the only reason I've given it two stars instead of one, as the build quality is extremely poor (read: absolute junk).

So, first, they broke on the left earphone pivot about a month after I got them. I super-glued it back together and went on with my life, slightly disappointed.

NOW, they've just broken (split) down the entire left headband sizing part. The plastic split apart from the top where the metal goes in ALL the way down to the bottom to just above where I super-glued it before. I've submitted a picture as well so you can see where it broke.

I might be able to superglue or wrap it in duck tape to fix it (yet again! edit: i superglued it, but now the left earphone doesn't swivel), but I should not have to. The sound part of the headphones is (at this time) still working well. Which, isn't very helpful if you can't wear them because they're in pieces.

If I could go back and do it all over again, I'd spend an extra $20 and get something else.

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the Cyborg 5.1 USB headset is great, there are only 2 things I found annoying with it and that was that at the beginning there was a weird static sound, but I looked on google and saw that the settings had to be changed sometimes, so I played around with the different volumes and the static is now gone, and they do start to hurt the ears after about 5-6 hours of wearing them, but a quick repositioning will help with that. In the end its a great buy, the sound quality is amazing, and the program is easy to use and understand. Of course the best part is being able to rip out the mic when your raging and throw it across the room without damaging it since it is supposed to come out.

This is a great product for about two weeks. That's when, if you actually use it for a mobile headset, it breaks.

I need something that I can put in my backpack and take on the road and not have it fall apart and this is not it.

If you are looking for a headset for home use, this might work, the sound was good, but if you plan to fold it up in its case, plan of replacing it in less than a month.

Instapark MP3450E 13,500 mAh External Battery Pack & Universal Charger USB Port for Dell, IBM, Lenov

Instapark MP3450E 13,500 mAh External Battery Pack & Universal Charger USB Port for Dell, IBM, Lenovo, HP, HTC Laptops, Netbooks, ComputersiPad2, iPad, iPhone 4S 4 3Gs 3G, iPod Touch, Motorola Droid, HTC Android Phone, Blackberry, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, HTC flyer, and much more
  • High-capacity 13,500 mAh Li-ion rechargeable & portable battery pack
  • Simultaneously charges two devices: one 5V USB and the other voltage selectable 8.4V / 12V / 16V / 19V
  • Compatible with virtually all laptop computers, netbooks, USB compatible cell phones, tablet computers, MP3 Players, digital cameras, handheld game consoles & etc.
  • 4-LED battery level indicator & automatic switch on when a device is connected
  • Optional add-on 14,000 mAh battery pack doubles charging capacity, sold separately

Instapark MP3450E 13,500 mAh External Battery Pack. I use this battery pack FOR ONLY ONE PURPOSE: As backup for my laptop. The laptop battery lasts about 4 hours; the Instapark adds about another three to four hours of power. For even more juice, you can add a second battery to the Instapark pack, doubling the capacity to 27,000 mAh. I have not done this, simply because I don't need so much back up power and do not want to double the battery weight.

I would like to address some of the negative reviews. Yes, Instapark's product description as a do-it-all battery pack is confusing, perhaps even misleading. Indeed, I hesitated for MONTHS before finally buying this battery pack. Here's the key factor: This battery pack is primarily designed as a backup battery for your laptop; any other use is secondary at best. Other battery packs, such as one of the Ankers, are definitely better suited for charging gadgets. The Instapark, however, is best for laptops.

Bottom line: For laptops, get this Instapark! For gadgets, get an Anker or other alternative designed primarily for them. See my usage setup below as an example. I have two battery packs -don't expect any one battery pack to "do it all".

My set up is as follows:

HP folio 13 ultra thin notebook. Light weight, gets the job done admirably.

Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.0, 1TB, Ruby Red. My main storage drive for over one year, but it is nearly full. For that reason, I will switch it from primary to backup.

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive. Bought a larger drive recently, but haven't fully implemented it. My plan is to make this my main storage drive, because it has greater capacity than the eGo, and switch eGo to backup drive. Non-essential elements will not be backed up, due to storage limitations on the eGo.

Patriot Memory Supersonic Magnum 128 GB Flash Drive. Ultra small, light, mobile, and no moving parts. For maximum mobility.

StarTech 6-Feet SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Extension Cable. For use with the Patriot flash drive.

Uspeed USB 3.0 7 Port Hub with 3ft USB 3.0 Cable and Power Adapter. Connects my external storage devices. I do not need 7 ports, but chose this drive over a 4 port because the ports are too close together. I use ports 1, 3, 5, and 7. The 7 port hub is very light weight.

Anker® Astro3 10000mAh Multi-voltage 5V / 9V / 12V 2A External Battery Pack. I travel to many places with occasional power outages. Whenever I use the USB 3 hub, I plug it into the Anker Astro3, and plug the Anker into the wall. IMPORTANT: The 7 port hub has a 12 Volt input, which works with this Anker. Most hubs are 5 Volts, and the connections to the spare battery pack do NOT work. Use this recommended combination for maximum reliability and functionality!

Instapark MP3450E 13,500 mAh External Battery Pack. I use this battery pack as backup for my laptop. The laptop battery lasts about 4 hours; the Instapark adds about another three to four hours of power. For even more juice, you can add a second battery to the Instapark pack, doubling the capacity to 27,000 mAh. I have not done this, simply because I don't need so much back up power and do not want to double the battery weight.

C. Crane US3 Super USB Wifi Antenna 3. Object of the current review. Long range, high power USB wifi antenna. When I stay in hotels, I normally choose the room farthest from the reception, and therefore farthest from the wifi router. This antenna makes fast wifi connection possible.

Tripp Lite U026-016 USB2.0 16-Feet Certified Active Extension Cable. This cable has a built-in signal amplifier, for best results with USB modems & wifi antennas.

Otherwise, I use a fast Microsoft mouse, with wired USB connection, and a portable Philips speaker.

I have been living in different places around the world for 17 years, and the above is what my mobile office suite has evolved into. My current abode is in a boat-only access area, with power outages more frequent than I'd like during the rainy season. I have reliable backups on all my data, in case of loss or damage. I have a 4G USB modem from the local phone company, which is powered from my notebook. I have about seven hours of power supply; so far, the most I've needed has been five... and everything worked like a charm.

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I had high hopes for this product, and was disappointed. For starters, the product is available from Instapark for less than Amazon's price (including shipping). I had already had the unit in hand, and didn't want to quabble over $15, so I was willing to overlook that. I did notify Amazon about the lower price I found.

No AC adapter is uncluded. You need to use some other power source (like your laptop AC power charger).

To charge this unit from a solar panel, you will probably need an additional cable. Instapark doesn't seem to offer any accesories (even though a 3-pin adapter is mentioned in the documentation).

With this unit, I also bought an Instapark 10W portable solar panel with USB outputs (THIS PRODUCT ROCKS!). I cannot charge this battery pack using their Solar panel because there is no USB to Type M Barrel cable included or available from Instapark.

The unit would charge from my wife's Dell laptop (Inspiron 15R) power supply, and power same laptop when the laptops internal battery warming indicated a low charge. Plugged this unit into the laptop, and it would run the laptop, although it would not charge the laptops internal battery. I could also charge the battery from my Dell 6510E power supply, but the laptop is looking for more amperage than this unit could provide, so that was almost enough reason for me to return it right then and there.

I could not get the unit to show full battery capacity on its LEDs, despite the charging indicator showing green to indicate the unit was fully charged.

The real deal breaker came later on last night when I wanted to make sure it would charge my iPad and iPhone. I plugged the Apple cable into the battery pack and the iPad, and... Nothing... I thought that maybe the cable was bad, so I tried another. Still... Nothing... I then tried the iPhone with both cables, and had the same results. I did notice, however, that when I depressed the battery power check button on the battery, the battery lights would illuminate and the device would start charging. When I released the button on the battery pack, and the lights would go out and the device would stop charging. Re-checked the documentation and found that the power on the USB port would not activate unless the DC out cable was inserted, and although not clear in the documentation, it also needed to have one of the tips plugged into the vacant end of the cable. In plain English, if you want the USB port to supply power, you must also plug in the DC OUT cable to activate the circuitry.

For backpacking and backcountry camping, this means carrying another cable and tip that I would not ordinarily use, except to activate the USB port on the unit (like a "key").

There is a male to female type A USB converter included. I have no idea what that would be used for, and there is nothing in the documentation to indicate what it would/could/should be used for.

The documentation was obviously written by someone whom learned English as a second/third language. I could piece together the meaning, but needed help from a couple of Google searches for MP3450E. This unit is manufactured in China and distributed my several different companies, ncluding Instapark.

For the price, the kludgy operation, and the poor documentation, I would not recommend this product.

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This batter is total junk! I bought it for a long trip I had to make overseas and now I'm past the 30-day return period. Here is a list of reasons NOT to buy this:

1. Does not come with its own charging cord. You have to borrow a cord from something else you already own, which is inconvenient to say the least.

2. In order to turn the battery on and charge a device, you have to plug in the 5V charging cord (included with the battery) AND attach a plug adapter to the end of it. So, instead of just one cord hanging out of the battery, you have two. It looks messy and makes no sense, unless you consider that this product is junk through and through.

3. I cannot achieve a full charge (according to the LED indicators). Even after I find a way to make this horrible thing accept power, it will not get to the fourth charge light. Instead, I get three out of four.

4. This one is the MOST IMPORTANT because it shows how low-quality this item is. In order for me to charge this unit, I have to refrigerate it so that the temperature is very low. When it is at room temperature, it will only accept charge for 3-4 minutes. I assume the electronics get hot and malfunction..? I don't know? But after charging an item, the battery is warm and even though it might be at 25% charge, the battery will not accept any charging. So I cool it down for several hours and then connect my charging cord. I have been able to get up to 1 hour and 15 minutes, but that still isn't a full charge.

NOTES:

After figuring out how to overcome the obstacles described above (the instructions are just about useless and, as another reviewer suggested, seem to have been written by a person with little knowledge of the English language), I was able to use the battery to see how well it would perform. My experiences show that it can charge a smartphone and give a decent (maybe 75%) charge to an iPad2. That is NOT what a 13,500 mAh battery should provide.

But, as I pointed out, I can't get a full charge, and I CAN'T RECHARGE IT WITHOUT A REFRIGERATOR!!!!! So, if I'm traveling on a plane, for example, I get just one partial charge out of it before it becomes an expensive paper weight.

Basically, I got ripped off. When I get home I'll attempt to get a refund. I'll post again after I know whether they're willing to refund me based on what they already know that this product is HORRIBLE.

Buy at your own risk!!!!!!!!!

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Nice product. Two complaints, neither terribly serious. The battery tester--the button that tells you how much of a charge is left in the unit--doesn't work (at least on my unit), so I have any idea of how much of a charge is left. Second complaint: The directions for how to use the product--how to charge it, the use of all the connection items--are absolutely horrible, written (if you can call it that) by a total illiterate. But the battery seems to work okay. I found that it takes the better part of 12 hours to recharge it once it's drawn down, so give yourself plenty of time between uses.

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I can't actually attest to how this item works. But the way Amazon grouped this battery pack together with the Instapark 10watt solar panel and offered a discount for the battery if you bought the panel made it seem as if the panel could charge the battery pack. It can't. The battery pack needs a 19volt charging source and is basically designed to be a pass-through battery for a notebook computer. It doesn't even come with a charger, instead relying on your computer brick to charge it. Others have reported that you can't even get 5 volts out of the USB port unless the higher voltage port is active, though I did not verify this for myself since it was not going to do what I needed it to.