Showing posts with label pocket pcs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pocket pcs. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

iGadgitz Pink 'Portfolio' PU Leather Case Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 P3110 7.0 3G & WiFi A

iGadgitz Pink 'Portfolio' PU Leather Case Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 P3100 P3110 7.0 3G & WiFi Android 4.0 Internet Tablet
  • Custom made 'Portfolio' PU Leather case for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3110 P3100
  • Incorporates 2 angle stands. 1 for viewing and 1 for typing
  • Contoured cut-outs designed to suit the specific needs of each control or port
  • Slim line portfolio design gives your tablet executive styling with little added bulk
  • Magnetic closure & velcro tab provide maximum security

The material of the case seems to be really good quality. The leather is really stiff at first, which made it hard to get the cover into the little piece to make it stand up easily. I worked the leather a bit and it is getting easier. All of the inputs/outputs are open and available. The thickness of the cover is nice and doesn't add too much bulk. My only real complaint on this is that it would be nice if there was a little less coverage on the front. The case goes right to the edge of the touch screen, so if you are trying to touch an area right on the edge it can be a little hard to get to (the case gets in the way). For the price this is a really great case, especially if you are looking for something with a little color.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Targus PA580U Handcam Springboard Module

Targus PA580U Handcam Springboard Module
  • The Ultimate Digital Imaging Companion for Your Handspring Visor
  • Turns Your Visor Into a Digital Camera - Instantly
  • Easy to Use - Just Plug It Into The Springboard Slot of Your Visor, Visor Deluxe, Prism, Edge, Neo, or Pro and You'Re Ready to Shoot
  • Comes with Arcsoft Graphics Bundle
  • Includes 2Mb of On-Board Memory, Adjustable Base, Variable Focus, Hardware Snapshot Button, Video Capture and Streaming Web Cam Capability

Good pictures...easy to use. Hard to sync. I had to get a patch from Targus via e-mail inorder to hotsync my photos into my desktop. The sad news is that Targus no longer makes the hamcam. It is discontinued and there is no more mention of it on the Targus web site.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

PDair B41 Black Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy xCover GT-S5690

PDair B41 Black Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy xCover GT-S5690Carrying a cell phone in a pants pocket is not a good idea for medical reasons, so a case that can be attached is ideal. This black leather case gives a stylish look to a fairly rugged cellphone. The X-Cover fits tightly and can be used without taking it out of the leather case.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

2X Clear LCD Scratch/Dust Resistant Screen Protectors For Apple iPad w/ Cleaning Cloths

2X Clear LCD Scratch/Dust Resistant Screen Protectors For Apple iPad w/ Cleaning Cloths
  • Scratch-proof, Dust repelling, Finger print free, Bubble-free application
  • Anti-reflective, Improves handwriting recognition, Washable and reusable
  • Protects your favorite gadget
  • Fits LCD display 9.7" (diagonal), Sized to specifically fit the Apple iPad
  • Includes 2 cleaning cloths.Apple iPod®, iPhone®, or iPad® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Products are Apple compatible and not endorsed by Apple, Inc.

I really needed to change the screen protector on my iPad and bought these just in case I messed up on the last one from my last order.

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Tried to apply this screen protector (twice)

Unable to apply because of little bubbles (I was careful)

Unable to get bubbles out gave up..... frustrated!

Thursday, June 12, 2014

DURAGADGET Car Charger For Samsung Galaxy TAB (P1000) (Rated 2A)

DURAGADGET Car Charger For Samsung Galaxy TAB
  • Car charger designed specifically for the Samsung Galaxy Tab
  • Higher AMP rating than most chargers to cope with the highr power demads of the TAB
  • Lengthy cable
  • Fused for safety
  • Incredible 10 year warranty included if you buy from DURAGADGET

Ordered 2 of these. Received the usb to tablet cord only. How in the hell does that make it a car charger? Any problems, it instructed me to call them in U.K. Do not buy anything from this seller.

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This cable was a waste of my money. The Car end of it won't stay in the AC Outlet for more than 30 seconds. It's worthless. I have to hold it in the AC outlet to use it. Not what I had planned on!

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this item is perfect you can use it for anything to charge once you have a USB.

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Bought this as it was considerably cheaper than the OEM Samsung item. Works just fine, good quality moulding on the plugs etc.

Does not work with my Samsung Galaxy Tab as advertised. I called 800 SAMSUNG and paid more but the quality is good and more importantly works.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

rooCASE 3n1 Dual-Axis (Green) Leather Folio Case cover / Anti-Glare Screen Protector / Capacitive St

rooCASE 3n1 Dual-Axis Leather Folio Case cover / Anti-Glare Screen Protector / Capacitive Stylus for 4th Generation iPad with Retina Display / the new iPad 3rd / Apple iPad 2I like the way this case totally protects the edges and can be flipped. The only issue I have is that one needs to tighten the velcro on the inside cover every now and then. VERY minor issue. Wishing I hadn't taking out the extra insurance on the iPad now! With a case like this, you only would need it if it was left open and someone dumped water on it or stepped on it.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014

WizCom QuickLink Pen Handheld Scanner

WizCom QuickLink Pen Handheld Scanner
  • Fully portable handheld pen scanner
  • Scans full lines of text in 8 languages
  • Stores up to 1,000 pages of text
  • Transfers text to PC, laptop, PDA, or cellular phone
  • Supports memory upgrades

I just purchased this handheld scanner because, as a PhD student and full-time manager, I have tons of reading to do. Before I purchased QuickLink, I either had to hand write or type notes into my PC, spend hours at a copier, or spend lots of time using a full-sized scanner to save the quotes and important text that I needed. Now, this WizCom scanner allows me to easily and quickly scan articles, books and other text no matter where I am (on a plane, in a hotel room, at work, or by the

pool). Then I can quickly upload the text into Word or WordPerfect (or other software programs) when I have the chance. Or, if I want, I can scan directly into a specific file.

Though it takes a while to get used to the pen and its menus, a previous reviewer was right on the money when they offered this tip "Put the pen in the "left-handed" mode, turn the material upside down and then scan from right to left. This lets the user "look ahead" along the desired pen track (printed line) and helps keep the scanning down the center of the line." THIS REALLY DOES WORK and makes scanning much faster and more precise. (I'm not sure, but if you are left-handed, the reverse directions might work for you.)

Now that I have the knack of using the QuickLink pen, I love it! It saves me tons of time and I can now scan only the text I want instead of copying the entire page. For the price and convenience, it's great.

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I wanted to like this Pen so much. I loved the portability and the versatility that it offered. But, it just didn't perform well enough to be useful. It is extremely slow. If you scan with pen as fast as you would a highlighter, your accuracy can vary anywhere from 25-50%. The highest accuracy I was able to get was scanning at about 3 seconds a line. But then there's another 2 seconds for the Pen register the information that's been scanned. The accuracy issue is pretty ridiculous. I tried a lot of different techniques to try and improve the accuracy, i.e. using a ruler, scanning slow, adjusting the angle at which I held the pen. But in the end, I found that it was faster to type the line rather than scan with the pen.

If you're looking for a fast and accurate handheld scanner, I strongly recommend the IRIS II Executive (Not the Standard). I ended up returning my Quick Link Pen and getting the IRIS II Exec instead. It's incredibly fast and more importantly incredibly accurate. I can scan faster than I would with a highlighter and I rarely get mistakes. I'm a Biochem Grad Student and I scan a lot of words that wouldn't seem easily recognized, but the IRIS II works like a champ.

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I use it every day and I am happily scanning references and notes. I then download the files via the serial port to the computer and insert the files into Word. No problems and a huge savings in time for me. It is a product I have wanted for years.

I have spent a load of time with this product and I know it pretty well. I want to warn you that at first you may have problems getting this device to work to its full capacity... But if you stick with it for a couple of days, you will eventually have a convenient hand held scanner that will work very well (so long as the text isn't poorly printed). But you do have to be persistent and practice makes perfect. Also, be sure to follow the instructions about how to hold the scanner and how to use it. Tech support seems fine...I called the company once and they were very helpful on the phone. So if you need to copy a lot of stuff from books and documents, it can save you a load of time.

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I rate this product 2-star because it wasn't easy to use. The shape was not correctly designed to scan text easily. The scanner was not as accurate as I would have expected. On the box, it claims that it is 97% accurate but I found that it was actually not that accurate. It has poor letter sensitivity. It also took a long time to read the text and process the text onto the screen. I expected it to work like a highliter but it wasn't true. I think that the price is exaggerated when you take all the reasons I listed. I think that this pen needs to have a few improvements to make it more accurate.

This gadget is not very easy to use. Since I used Quicktionary (which has similar handling) before, it was much easier for me. If you are new to it and try it only a few times, you won't be able to get the best results. Technique makes all the difference here. Ideally, you should try it for a few days, patiently following the instructions. Besides that, I had previous OCR experience, meaning that after many tries to recognize pages of text using Optical Character Recognition software, I was somewhat used to reviewing and correcting many errors in it, but still preferred to do it instead of typing (many people don't). So when I get a good amount of errors to be corrected later in my computer, after the transfer, I am somewhat resigned. Do not expect miracles (not yet). But I have to tell you I am really happy with this product. I read a lot and I always felt the need to have summaries or notes from what I read. But I don't like to write, make notes or highlight sentences on my books, and I am not patient enough to write a summary after I have read it. I tried to do recorded summaries on tape, but I didn't like it either. Eventually, this is the best solution. If I like a sentence, I copy it, even if I am lying down in my bed. After reading a few pages, I download the text to my computer and, sure, I have to make a lot of corrections, but I haven't missed the main points and haven't destroyed my book. It works for me. Cons: hard to access characters to make corrections and/or type, it keeps scanning while you make corrections in text, you can't change the scanning idiom in the middle of a text (although it still reasonably recognizes other languages than the initially selected).

Sony PRS-600RC/V Digital Touch Reader with Limited Edition Red Cover and Light

Sony PRS-600RC/V Digital Touch Reader with Limited Edition Red Cover and Light
  • This special offer includes coupon code for a free download at the ReaderTM Store
  • Limited Edition Red Cover with Light
  • Elegant 6" display with touch screen navigation
  • Carry up to 350 of your favorite books at a time
  • Access content from a wide number of online bookstores

This is my second ereader from sony, I gave my older one to my husband, It made our vacation so much easier than lugging around all the extra books. He does not read as fast as I do, but loves that he does not have to use a marker or loose his pages.

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Replacement Stylus - Handspring Visor (Neo,Pro,Deluxe,Platinum,Prism) (3-Pack)

Replacement Stylus - Handspring Visor
  • Custom Designed for the Handspring Visor Neo/Pro/Deluxe/Platinum/Prism (3-Pack)
  • Tired of searching for your stylus? Lost the original stylus already?
  • Keep extra styli at home, at the office, in the car or wherever you use your PDA.
  • This one-piece stylus comes in black and fits in the stylus silo of your handheld
  • Made of high quality, rugged and long lasting plastic

I was a bit disappointed with these 'replacements' they really aren't (though the accompanying graphic shows stylii that look like the original). These are just black plastic versions that are shaped the same.

Pros: They fit in the stylus holder ok and they're reasonably cheap. You get three and you'll probably lose some so that's nice. Just be sure to put the spares somewhere that you'll remember.

Cons: These are one piece shaped alike versions. They have no removable end with a reset wire like the original. They're sort of crusty to use just don't feel good in your hand and aren't finished very well.

Overall: They work. It might be hard to find an original replacement now and even if you do they'll be expensive (relatively) and you'll probably lose another one if you lost the first. I'd say they're ok if you can't afford or can't find an original replacement.

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I bought this thinking that it was the same as the original stylus I'd lost. Forget it. It fits well in the slot, works well to write Graffiti, but it does not have the reset pin hidden under the stylus head/cap. If not having a built-in reset pin is not a big deal for you, then this is a good buy.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Seidio Innocase Surface for Blackberry 8800/8820/8830 - Blue

Seidio Innocase Surface for Blackberry 8800/8820/8830 - Blue
  • Compatibility: Blackberry Curve 8830
  • Seidio's Innocase Surface is only 1.2mm thick and provides a strong layer of protection and excellen
  • Designed from a hard, yet flexible material
  • Unique soft-touch "rubberized" texture provides a great feel and better grip
  • Slip it into your pocket or pair it with one of Seidio's Innocase holsters or leather cases

I bought this screen protector for my BB World Edition 8830. Although it protects the phone (i.e. keeps away dirt, smudges, etc.), it takes some time to apply it. The protector is sized just enough to cover the edges of the BB screen, with a 1/16" or 0.2cm from screen border, so if you're not adept at placing it down, it will be a frustrating experience. Once you place it correctly (no bubbles), though, it will perform fine. Would suggest finding other alternative products, such as those that are custom molded, so you just place it down, and it's done. No fuss.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

rooCASE Toshiba Satellite T115D-S1125 LED 11.6-Inch Black Netbook Carrying Bag (Classic Series - Bla

rooCASE Toshiba Satellite T115D-S1125 LED 11.6-Inch Black Netbook Carrying BagI LOVE this laptop bag. My Toshiba T115-S1125 mini-laptop fits perfectly and I take it everywhere. The bag has a nice side pocket for the cord. The laptop and bag are so light and portable that I even put both into a large purse to count as my one carry-on item for air travel. Highly recommend if you have the same or similar size laptop.

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Mini Wireless 2.4G I6 Keyboard with IR Remote and Full Screen Scrolling Black

Mini Wireless 2.4G I6 Keyboard with IR Remote and Full Screen Scrolling BlackI use this for a Media center pc, was tired of full size keyboard taking space in the living room. This works very well as a replacement if you do primarily internet searches.

The thumb pad is of less value, when i do this over i will use a keyboard similar to this without the pad, and a seperate mouse. works well, just not in my application.

button press reaction is poor, range is poor, battery life is bad. If your buy this your a sucker. Word.

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I bought this as a media center remote. Although I liked the feature of adding a keyboard to the other side, it's useless. The remote portion, once programmed, either won't send a command to a device or sends it 50 times after pressing a button once. The keyboard/mouse portion is usable, but the range is nowhere near what it says. After about 5 feet, you have to look up and make sure it's catching what you're typing (some of the letters you press won't register). Meanwhile, I can mash up 20 keys on a video game controller and not 1 press is missed. This type of issue is unacceptable in a device like this. Disconnected and thrown out. Not worth it.

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I've tried a lot of these remotes, I love how this one has an ir learning function so that you can set it to different tasks, It is a good keyboard and mouse. I just wish it had more buttons, and had f8+ keys but its as good as it gets for 40bux prime.

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I got this to work a laptop connected to my 47" HD tv. It works exactly as described. Even programming it to use other remotes IR codes (learn) was a snap. There are others like this out there. This one works as described.

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

BoxWave HP iPAQ 211 Designio Leather Case - Premium Grade 100% Genuine Leather Wallet Style Flip Cov

BoxWave HP iPAQ 211 Designio Leather Case - Premium Grade 100% Genuine Leather Wallet Style Flip Cover Case - HP iPAQ 211 Cases and Covers
  • Form-fitting case designed to perfectly fit your HP iPAQ 211
  • Hand-crafted from fine, premium grade leather
  • Leather has soft and smooth texture, yet is durable
  • Cut-out design for the screen so that you can keep the same tactile feel as using the HP iPAQ 211 without a case
  • Available in two designs: horizontal flip cover or vertical flip cover

Very satisfied with this product, the only thing I did not like is the fact that you can not clip it to your belt, you have to get the vertical one for that I believe. The company messed my order up an sent me the case for the 100 series but they took care of the problem right away.

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I did not like the case the iPAQ was in and wanted something nicer. This is perfect as I can access everything I need easily and keep small items in the front flap.

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This was a nice case for the money. Room for the PDA plus slots to hold a couple of extra SD cards along with a belt clip. Can't go wrong with this one.

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Excellent! Beautiful leather

Excellent! Beautiful fit

Excellent! Beautifully functional (extra SD card and stylus holders)

Excellent! Protection

Thursday, January 9, 2014

rooCASE Capacitive (Black) Stylus for Barnes and Noble NOOKcolor Nook Color eBook Reader

rooCASE Capacitive Stylus for Barnes and Noble NOOKcolor Nook Color eBook Reader
  • Non-OEM Stylus for Barnes and Noble NOOKcolor Nook Color eBook Reader
  • Ultra Responsive Capacitive Stylus that Works with All Touch Screen
  • Lightweight Aluminum Pen Body that Weighs in at Only 0.4 OZ. Stylus Length: 114mm.
  • Conevenient Cap Attachment to 3.5mm Audio Jack. Clip that Can Attach to Shirt or Pants Pocket.
  • Available in Black, Silver and Red. Search: rooCASE Capacitive Stylus NOOKcolor

I purchased this rooCASE capacitive stylus for my new NOOKcolor as I felt it might facilitate faster web browsing. Although the stylus functions well, the touch screen interface inexplicably responds better (i.e. more accurately) to my finger tips than the smaller rubber tip of the stylus. I find typing on my NOOK to be slow as it is (perhaps because I have Swype on my smartphone?), so I'm not sure how much I will use this stylus.

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I bought this as a replacement to a previous stylus I had lost. I really like this one better because it uses the earplug piece as a holder. The rubber tip works very well as a fingertip and I would recommend this to anyone looking for an affordable stylus that works!

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I have used stylus for resistive touch screens for years, but this is my first for a capacitive screen. The Rook stylus is a great product. A little on the light (weight) side than I am used to, but by no means a problem. Defenitly a good product that I use on my iPod Touch (2nd gen), Samaung Captivate, and Nook Color.

Well done.

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I purchased this item from Amazon because I kept pressing the wrong screen options on my Nook Color screen whenever I was checking my e-mail or surfing the web. It was very annoying. With this stylus I haven't had any further problems of pressing the wrong keys, menu options, or screen options. It works very well.

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Good product which allowed me not to have to heavily zoom-in on the screen each time to interact with the small details of webpages.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Soladec Hybrid All-in-One Portable Solar Power Charger and External Battery Pack with Integrated Ult

Soladec Hybrid All-in-One Portable Solar Power Charger and External Battery Pack with Integrated Ultra High-Flux LED Light for iPod, iPhone, iPad and Other USB Devices
  • Latest generation ultra efficient monocrystalline solar cell module.
  • Charge most of USB-compatible portable gadgets
  • Built-in high-flux LED lamp for indoor/outdoor activities and SOS use.
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium battery will hold a charge for up to 2 years, making it suitable for emergency use
  • Can be charged from sunlight, USB port or a wall plug

The concept of this Soladec Hybrid All-in-One Portable Solar Power Charger (SD4000LP) is good. Essentially, it is a battery-powered USB charger sized like a typical 7-inch tablet. Its internal Lithium-ion rechargeable battery can be recharged either using the solar panel, or through external USB power port. Once charged, you can then use this unit as a portable charger for other USB-powered devices. The unit also features a powerful 6-LED flood light.

Since I'm an engineer, I just HAVE to open the case to see what's inside. I'm quite impressed by the high-quality components found (see the photo I uploaded to 'Customer Images' section):

The internal Lithium-ion rechargeable battery is rated 3.7V 4100mAh (the product description says '4000mAh')

The LEDs are mounted on an aluminum-backed PCB. This is great for thermal dissipation (but you don't see this very often due to high cost)

The battery charging/discharging operation is controlled by an 8-bit microprocessor (again, you don't see this often due to high cost). This is very important because, without the correct charging algorithm, a Li-ion battery can be easily damaged by over-charging.

I then tested the unit electrically, and found it to work more or less as expected:

When you recharge the internal battery through a computer USB port, the charging current is at 500mA. This is limited by the current capacity of a standard USB port. So the charge time is around 8-9 hours.

When charging through an external 5V 1A USB power adapter, the battery charging current increases to 0.69A. That means the charge time is reduced to around 6-7 hours.

When charging with the solar panel, the highest charging current I can get is ~350mA. This is under optimal test condition of bright summer sun at noon time, with the panel perpendicular to the sunbeam. In real life, it will take at least two full days of direct sunlight to recharge the internal battery. Also note that if you place the solar panel inside your car, the charging current is cut by half because the car window filters out most of the UV light.

Next, I tried to use this Soladec unit to recharge different types of USB-powered devices. The outcome varies according to the power requirement:

When charging a low-drain USB device (such as the Philips GoGear Aria MP3 Player), the USB device is powered up correctly, but the Soladec's LED indicator light does not cycle to show 'charging in progress'

When charging a medium-drain USB device (such as the Nintendo DSi XL), the device is powered up correctly, and the Soladec's LED indicator cycles to show charging in progress.

When powering a high-drain USB device (such as the VIZIO 8-Inch Tablet VTAB1008), the Soladec's LED indicator still cycles normally, but its output current fluctuates wildly because the maximum current limit is exceeded. This may cause the receiving device to get confused as it constantly enters and then exits charging mode. Actual maximum output current I measured is around 0.81A, even though the product manual says only 0.5A. So at least the product is performing better than specified.

When ON, the LED light draws 200mA from the battery. This means a runtime of 20 hours. However, I'm skeptical about the advertised light output of '170 lumen', as it requires an amazing efficacy of over 200 lumens per watt.

On the other hand, I have noticed some major design flaws with this Solardec charger:

1. There is no on/off switch. The push button switch beside the LED light does not turn off the whole system, only the light. The system is constantly drawing a 3mA standby current from internal battery. Simple calculation shows that this standby current will drain a 4100mAh battery in less than 2 months. So although the product description says the built-in battery will "hold a charge for up to 2 years", in real life you have to recharge it every single month, if you intend to use it in case of emergency.

2. The case is not weather-sealed in any way. In particular, there are no rubber caps for the two USB ports on top. So if it rains, water can easily get in through those openings. That makes it dangerous to leave this solar charger outdoor exposed to direct sunlight. The only safe way is to place it underneath your car's windshield. But doing so also cuts down the solar power by ~50%. So now it takes 4 days to fully recharge the internal battery by solar panel.

CONCLUSION:

The Soladec SD4000LP is a good attempt with quality components inside. But unfortunately, the two major design flaws mentioned above make it less useful either as an emergency power source or as an outdoor solar charger. It does work well as a LED work light, but that can hardly justify its high price tag. That's why I can only give it a 3-star neutral rating, meaning "It's Okay".

[Side note on capacity]

Is the capacity of internal battery (4100mAh) sufficient for you? That depends on the USB device you intend to recharge. For example, my POLAROID 7" INTERNET TABLET has an internal 3000mAh Li-ion battery. So on first glance, the SD4000LP contains more than enough energy to charge up my tablet from empty to 100%. However, the battery charging process has to go though two conversion steps. First, the 3.7V from internal battery is boosted to 5V at the USB port. Next, the 5V is stepped down to around 4V to recharge the tablet battery. Even if each conversion step is 85% efficient, you still lose 30% of energy in the process. That's why you always need 1/3 higher capacity than the device you want to recharge.

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The biggest problem I found with solar chargers is they never get your phone past 50%, this is the only charger I have found that will take it to 100% in the same amount of time as a wall charger. The battery in the solar unit takes 7 hours to charge plugged in and 12 hours to charge using solar, and it never has any problems keeping up with any of my devises.

I'm a hiker and I'll use the GPS on my iPhone 4S to navigate through to wood in the Sierras, and for all of you iPhone 4S users out there you know how short the battery life can be, it actually drops off on average a percent a minute so I needed a heavy duty solar charger. Even with the high power consumption, as long as I stay plugged in my phone never drops below 100%, even at night when I'm using the GPS and the rediculiously bright light all nigh long. The light is also amazing, from a 12 hour charge it will run 18 hours and will stay bright the entire night. So to sum it all up, I actually couldn't pull more power than it could put out, it always felt like there was a wall outlet in my tent becouse no matter what I did I couldn't kill the thing! It was well worth every penny spent

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This new Soladec Hybrid solar powered charger, has Outdoor Chef Kurt ,ready to hit the outdoors,with confidence.

The new Micro-B USB type port allows the unit a wider variety of charging options. The distress signal from the LED light,could save your life, in all sorts of instances, if needed.

The new charge indicator, lets you know when to charge up, the unit . The electronics inside the charger ,that makes it work , have been super charged, for better efficiency overall.

Pros/// Dependable power when you need it most ,quality construction for durability.

Cons// price is a little higher ,but it is well worth it ,with quality and dependability ,and maybe your life at stake. When outdoors, in remote places.

it is important to have a dependable product , that will harness the suns power,that is why I give this new Soladec Solar Charger my highest reccomendation. 5 ***** {FISHGRILLER APPROVED}

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This is an excellent product. The flashlight is super bright and lasts all night long (if you don't use all the battery for charging your devices). I live on an off-grid sustainable organic farm in Hawaii and I use this every night for reading. It's the first solar USB charger I've ever owned so I have none to compare it with but I am very satisfied and this little gadget meets my particular needs. Hope this is helpful. Oh, and I use it to charge my HTC Resound cell phone.

Update: It does require full sunlight for best results. And now that I'm in a new location that doesn't receive full sunlight it requires much longer to charge a device.

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This is for all you iPhone 4S users out there...if you're like me, your phone keeps dying in the middle of the day or when your day isn't anywhere near over and it gets pretty frustrating pretty quick.

This my friends is the solution to all of our problems... be honest I wasn't expecting a whole lot from a solar powered backup battery charger for my iPhone 4S, but on a full charge this thing...it really does replace a wall socket.

I would highly recommend this backup battery for anyone who is tired of their iPhone battery dying on them.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Motorola Car Mount and Rapid Car Charger for Motorola DROID 2/DROID 2 Global - Retail Packaging

Motorola Car Mount and Rapid Car Charger for Motorola DROID 2/DROID 2 Global - Retail Packaginggreat product. a must have if you have a droid 2. had a little problem getting a case that would work with it but got it resolved by buying an authentic motorolla case from verizon ( 25 dollars ). very convenient, charging cord plugs into cradle so you don't have to mess with wires and plugging things in. just drop the phone in and go. the navigation is great. my only gripe was that the package had been opened and even though everything was in bags, half of my cradle's suction cup latch looks like it had been broken off. it still locks fine but i'm not sure if this was a new product or something that had been returned. it was sold as new.

This car mount and rapid car charger works great -but -it doesn't work when you have a protective case for your droid. I purchased both this and a protective case at the same time and got the car mount first -phone fit great and it also comes with a adapter that you remove if you get a hard case -however, the hard case has to be a "motorola approved" protective case. That really limits your ability to use this car mount. I ordered a Seido case, which I have used before and highly recommend it. But -understanding which hard/protective case might fit with this car mount is more work than its worth. So, I returned it and am hoping to get another car mount -based on a user's review (that I didn't read before I purchased this car mount) says the AKRON is a good mount that fits all phones. The odd thing to add is that the Motorola docking station -works great -and also has an adapter to use if you are not using a hard case -and this Mortoroal docking station can be used with my Seido case. Go figure??

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I used this mount for the first time today and had 2 major issues with it. First, my phone did not charge while it was docked. Second, it caused my phone to overheat. An alarm went off on the phone warning me that it was overheated. I unhooked it from the dock and after about 15 minutes, another message appeared stated that it was now back to regular temperature.

I am returning the mount (Amazon has great customer service); however, I'm suprised that this problem hasn't been reported in other reviews. Maybe mine was just faulty and most of them are fine, but I'm afraid to take a chance of just exchanging it for another one and possibly damaging my phone. I wish it would have worked.

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I didn't purchase this navigation mount from Amazon.

I bought it from Verizon Store at the time of DROID 2 purchase (Extra discount on phone accessories that makes most of the genuine accessories much cheaper than anywhere else).

Anyhow, it is good to know that Motorola seem to redesigned their navigation mount this time around for DROID 2. Now, you can have your phone stably place on your navigation mount while keeping the case on!

I'm not sure if all the DROID 2 navigation dock comes in a package in a way that the "insert" is already tightly inserted onto its main dock. Well, mine did... and I hated it. I wished if I could have the navigation mount that is usable while keeping the case on.

It took me a while to figure this out...

I actually spent a good one month or so without knowing it and did take the case off every time I'm in my car. Yeah...It was a huge drag... (I still loved it's stability though)

Because of the hassle, I came to very close to just abandoning it and getting an universal navigation mount that would fit my DROID 2 while keeping its case on. And then I found out that Motorola DROID 2 A955 Multimedia Docking Station can be used while I keep the case on after removing the insert (please read my review for the product IF interested)...

And I thought, "Hmmm... so if things worked out with the multimedia docking station, shouldn't it work with the navigation mount too??"

So I tried to see if I could remove the insert from the main dock.

It didn't come off easily. This is because the gap between the main dock and the insert is practically none and I didn't want to damage the dock body. It was necessary to detach the main dock from the arm before I proceed to the next step.

I used two different kind of flat-head screwdrivers (i.e., one small, one medium) in order to separate the two. I first used the small flat-head to make a small gap between the insert and the dock. And then I inserted the bigger flat-head between the gap and pushed the insert further apart from the main dock). IT PROBABLY THE BEST IF YOU WORK ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE MOUNT SINCE THE SCRATCHES WON'T BE SO VISIBLE EVEN IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGE THE BODY.

It took several attempts before they came apart.

It is a good thing that Motorola built the mount so steadily, but it takes a gentle, yet firm force to separate the two.

Pros:

Compatibility (Fits DROID 2 with or without a case)

Durability (This navigation mount does not shake or move once it's placed right).

I use suction cup to mount against the front glass and from the day one (it's been about a month),

it never came off. It's still attached to the glass as strong as the day one.

Stability (This navigation mount is built very solid and won't come off nor shake the phone).

You can adjust the angle in anyway you want.

There is a charging output on the back of the mount. So you can just put the phone in its place and it starts charging as long as you keep the phone on the mount, which is crucial as battery drains while using Google Map Navigation.

Cons:

It took a while to figure out how to set it up right (Had to use two screwdrivers...)

Package doesn't include car charger

Aux cable is no use if your vehicle doesn't have it's input or is not equipped with bluetooth system (just like my old car. I only have a cassette tape player and I would need to get something like this:Xm Auto Cassette Adapter in order to get a better sound.

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Product Description:

This customized car cradle and mount stays put while on the road, automatically triggers a

dashboard application that allows you to easily access your music, internet radio, Google Map

Navigation, and make hands-free calls or connect to your favorite widgets.

The 3.5mm cable connects with your car's auxiliary port to play tour tunes on your car stereo.

Includes an insert to allow use with DROID or DROID 2 by MOTOROLA.

Package Includes:

Navigation/Music Vehicle Mount for DROID 2 by Motorola

3.5mm Aux Audio Cable

Adapter insert for DROID by Motorola

User Guide

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This product looks to be very well built.

I was able to get the inner sleeve out easier than most had described, this piece of plastic needs to be taken out in order to put a phone with a case into the cradle. I held the unit upside down and put my fingernails into the crack near the power connector. Then just push the inner piece down, it should slide off of the main unit.

I like how the phone knows when it is in the cradle and brings up an easier to navigate while driving menu.

Pros

-Mountable anywhere

-Well built

Cons

-Quick charger shouldn't have been "strechy", that way I could have routed cord around my steering wheel

-Does not work with my phone's Seidio SURFACE Case, even wiht the spacer piece out

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

ION CarbonCover for iPad 2, White / Pink

ION CarbonCover for iPad 2, White / Pink
  • Snap-to-fit hard-shell rear cover (White color)
  • Carbon fiber design polyurethane front cover (Pink color)
  • Durable polycarbonate materials; Magnetic screen cover locks and wakes the iPad
  • Cutouts for all buttons, ports, camera and speaker; Full protection without adding bulk
  • Compatible with Apple iPad 2

I purchased this for my ipad2 a couple of weeks ago. This cover stands up well for typing (I'm typing on it now) without tipping over. It is very light weight. The magnetic closure stays closed and covers the front completely.

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Friday, November 29, 2013

BlackBerry Bluetooth Stereo Gateway

BlackBerry Bluetooth Stereo Gateway
  • Plays music from Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, PDAs, music players or computers

If your car has an auxilliary input on it's radio and a cigarette lighter, you can take A2DP-capable bluetooth device and play high-quality music through your stereo with this device. (Note: some sellers include the Blackberry car charger with this device, if not, you'll need to buy one.)

Pairing this device with my Droid was relatively easy: just plug it in, select it from the list of available devices, enter a pairing code and the Droid automatically reconnected with the gateway every time I started my car from that point forward, allowing me to play MP3s and Pandora radio through my Acura's stereo without a problem.

One thing to keep in mind when you use this device in a car is that you'll still have to position your playback unit where you can operate it safely while driving. The iPod and most smartphones have windshield and or vent mounts that keep the unit in your line of site while driving, and I'd HIGHLY recommend that you buy such a mount at the same time you buy this device, if you don't already have one.

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My plan was to hook this device up to my car's aux input to allow bluetooth music streaming to the car's stereo. I had it powered through a usb/cigarette lighter converter. It's amazing and does exactly what I wanted. It never loses connection (unless I turn off the car) and the music quality is stellar. Highly recommend buying this.

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It works great in my BMW. My 2010 328I dont have bluetooth. If i install factory Bluetooth, it costs $2500. This little device saved me $2500.

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Got 2 of these, 1 for each stereo in my house and I use them all the time to connect my mp3 player to listen to my music on my old but great sound quality stereo. Also use it to connect my laptop up to my home theatre system and play music or videos (you need a video cable for the image transference) or to listen to work related audio clips in the comfort from my couch rather than at my desk. I've also taken it with me and plugged into rental car to get my music to a car with no bluetooth. As long as your device has bluetooth it will connect to this.

They work very simply. Sound quality transferred through is great. They do what they say, very effectively and without any fuss once setup. All my devices found the gateway and connected without a problem, and ofcourse the Blackberry phones work with it.

BlackBerry Bluetooth Stereo Gateway

My car already has Bluetooth for cellular calls but it does not support A2DP for stereo audio streaming so I got this little gateway after much research to stream audio from my phone and I could not be more pleased with its performance. Every other gateway I found needed to be "turned on" after you start the car or the phone needed to be paired every time by pressing some button but this little thing is plugged into a USB charger in an outlet located right next to the AUX in for the car stereo and reconnects instantly with the phone as soon as the car starts without any intervention on my part. I know this one does not have a built-in rechargeable battery like some other BT gateways but this works to its advantage in my application as it turns off as soon as I turn off the car. I am no audiophile but the sound quality to my ears is stellar with good bass and treble, as good as when I plug the phone in using a regular AV cable. I have not really tested the range since I am always inside the car when playing music from my phone but the connection has remained solid and stable a few times that I have stepped outside the car to go to the trunk or something. I have an HTC EVO and I can stream music stored on the phone as well as Internet audio streams from Pandora and tunein radio flawlessly. I would highly recommend this BT gateway.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Portable Emergency AA Battery Charger Extender for the Palm Palm Pre - with Gomadic Brand TipExchang

Portable Emergency AA Battery Charger Extender for the Palm Palm Pre - with Gomadic Brand TipExchange Technology
  • Built using the unique Gomadic TipExchange Technology that protects your investment by providing the ability to upgrade charging ports by simply swapping physical connectors.
  • Specification: Input Voltage (4 X AA Batteries), Cable length (6 inches), Dimensions (5.0 X 1.5 X 0.75 inches), Circuit Design (Palm Palm Pre specific), TipExchange enabled (Yes)
  • Integrated circuitry regulates output voltage specific to the Palm Palm Pre. Advanced logic maximizes overall charger efficiency.
  • The rugged composite design is built to last. This product is backed by our comprehensive Gomadic Lifetime Warranty.
  • Easy to operate. Simply insert batteries, toggle on/off switch and your Palm Palm Pre will start to charge.

I used this on my last airplane trip since the Pre battery life leaves much to be desired. Unfortunately, it is unable to actually charge the battery. I found it marginally useful insofar as if I kept this plugged in and on, I could slow the battery drain while using the Pre to a manageable amount for the trip. A battery charger that has insufficient power to charge a battery is a FAIL in my book.

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