Torin Aluminum Race Jack with Single Piston Pump - 1 1/2-Ton, Model# T8150121 Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this from a well known online tool shop during a good sale. I have a lowered car and using my standard Sears jack requires removing part of the front valence followed by a musical chairs dance of alternating jack and jackstands to get all four wheels off the ground.

This "race jack" did away with most of that, as it has a hefty handle, pumps up quickly, and could be slipped under the car from almost any direction. It made getting under the car much easier.

I enjoyed use of this jack for about 1 year, until one day while lying on the floor of my garage, the jack started to slowly give out before I had my jackstands in place. I slid away from the car and started pumping again, but there was hydraulic fluid leaking from somewhere on the jack and in no time I had a puddle.

So now I'm back to my cumbersome but reliable Sears jack, which has given me many years of service for the tiny investment I made, but I miss the low profile, easy to use features of my broken Torin. I tried to contact the manufacturer, but nobody answered the phone (I called during business hours) and I have not been able to identify a source for rebuild kits. At this point I don't want to put any money into it, so I imagine I'll spend money on a good, quality jack and send this one to the recyclers.

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This Torin Aluminum Race Jack with fully anodized finish has all the features of a professional aluminum race jack, and at a value price! Plus, its lightweight for easy transport and positioning. Lift Capacity (tons): 1 1/2, Min. Lift Height (in.): 3 1/4, Max. Lift Height (in.): 14 3/4, Frame Material: Aluminum, Strokes to Max. Lift (qty.): 10, Base: 21 7/8 x 9 3/4

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P215/60R16 Michelin HydroEdge Tires (Quantity: 1) Review

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(More customer reviews)Being that I have more than stock horsepower under the hood of my Ford Windstar there's only one tire that I'll trust whether around town, carving through mountain roads or flying down the highway at speeds the Michelin HydroEdge tires.With their directional tread, semi-agressive tread and great stance you're sure to get the most grip whether it's dry or if it's raining down bucket loads of water.The design of the tread moves all the water out of your path giving you great traction and keeping you from hydroplaning.The side wall of these tires are fantastic giving you not only a great ride but also fantastic handling and for reasons like this is why I continue to purchase no other brand but Michelin.After having some near life taking problems with Goodyear tires I started buying Michelin's in the early 1990s and I've never had a single problem with any tire!Being that my tires can witness anything from 125

Shop-Vac 5840500 5-Gallon 2.0-Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this vacuum about a week ago- so I can't speak to the longevity of the unit, but so far it does what it does well.What it doesn't do- it probably can't do.I understand why other reviewers have given it 1 star, but frankly I don't think they were using it for what it was intended for.

What this vacuum is- I puchased this vacuum in order to pick up the ashes out of my fireplace after they had cooled off.I wasn't looking for a ton of power or durability with this vacuum since I already had a full-sized and very powerful Attix Alto wet/dry vac.What I needed was something that was easy to carry around, big enough to hold some ashes, durable enough to be used on LIGHT-duty jobs, and powerful enough to pick up LIGHT-DUTY dirt.Ashes in a fire place are going to wreak havoc on the cleanliness of any wet/dry vacuum, so I didn't want something that was expensive (thus the reason I wasn't using my regular wet/dry vac).All in all, this is a LIGHT-DUTY, PORTABLE, LIGHT WEIGHT wet/dry vacuum with decent suction.It does not suck nearly as hard as my $600 wet/dry (and it shouldn't for 1/20th the price) but it's plenty hard to get the job done.If you are looking to clean up small, dirty jobs- this is a nice little tool.I have used it only on the fireplace so far, but I think it would be decent for car cleaning and the like.It will save me from having to lug around a 50 pound vacuum for the smaller jobs.It may not grab as much as the heavier-duty vacuum, but again- just in case I haven't said it- it's LIGHT DUTY.

What this vacuum is NOT- This vacuum is NOT for cleaning heavy-duty "stuff".It is not for picking up pet hair out of carpets.It is not a stand-alone house-cleaning vacuum.It is not a powerhouse.If you are looking to buy something for general house cleaning- get something else.If you are looking to pick up pet hair or clean carpets- get something with a beater bar.If you are looking to suck a foot of water out of your basement- get a better wet/dry vacuum.Wet/Dry vacuums aren't generally meant for house cleaning anyway- but I do see a lot of Amazon reviews showing people still use them for this purpose.

Other Notes- I got this vacuum home and went to work cleaning out my two fireplaces.It worked great on the first fireplace.Then on the second fireplace it suddenly lost almost all suction.After some inspection I figured out that there is a slight issue with the end of the hose that plugs into the vacuum bucket.The pick-up end is tapered so that if something is too big, it shouldn't get past the tapered part and into the hose.However, larger objects that may squeeze through the tapered part and then turn as they travel down the hose fine, will wedge themselves into the small opening where the hose plugs into the bucket.This issue may be because I am picking up some larger coals that may crumble and conform to the shape of the hose until it hits the end of the hose.I found I don't even have to take the hose off- just squeeze the area with the coal in it to break up the coal and it goes right in.It's a bit of a nuissance, and I'd like to not have to do this, but it's still easier to use the vacuum and crunch things in the hose than to get out the broom and pan to clean the fireplace.Instead of spending 10-15 minutes cleaning the fireplace with a broom/pan, I now spend 2-3 minutes if that- and it's much less messy.

The next issue, I noticed about 10 minutes into using the vacuum on the second fireplace.While I was ducked down in the fireplace working away, everything seemed fine.However, upon looking up I noticed the entire room was engulfed in a cloud.As noted by another reviewer- this is not a hepa filtered vacuum, or even a very well filtered vacuum.It WILL kick dust into the air if you are vacuuming into an open bucket.The simple solution to this is to get a $5 high-efficiency filter bag for the vacuum.I did this and have not noticed the dust at all since I put it in.It also will keep the inside of the vacuum cleaner.

The only other issue that I saw, if it's an issue at all, is that the ring that holds the dry filter onto the foam filter could have clipped in better/tighter.It seems to hold so it's probably not an issue really, but emotionally I'd be more satisfied if I had some way of securing it with a twist, click, etc.

All in all- it's a 4 Star Item.It won't over-acheive, but it is very useful for what it is intended for.

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With top-handled motor housing, the Shop-Vac 5-gallon 2 HP wet/dry vacuum is built for ease in carrying. This low-profile design keeps the vacuum stable when in use. The vacuum features a 6-foot-by-1.25-inch hose, two extension wands, and a 10-inch floor nozzle with squeegee insert. The two-stage filtering system consists of a foam filter and filter disc with locking ring. This lightweight Shop-Vac comes with a 2-year warranty.
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UWS TBS-69-LP Single Lid Low Profile Aluminum Toolbox with Beveled Insulated Lid Review

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(More customer reviews)Originally I planned to compare this UWS truck tool box with the Dewalt version for an a/b comparison.It turned out UWS makes both boxes.I'll try to give you as much information on comparing these identical boxes as possible.

(UPDATE: after installation on identical service trucks in my fleet we noticed the dewalt version has a taller lid by about 1.5 inches than the UWS lid.UWS didn't say anything about the lid difference but if you are looking out the rear window backing up the UWS box doesn't hide as much as the dewalt box due to the lower profile lid)

Since the dewalt dcs70 lacked the 1/2" VSR drill mentioned in the product description, unfortunately my Apples to Oranges comparison turned out to be an Apples to Apples comparison after a little research.Continue to History below.

(The History)

Dewalt does not "make" truck toolboxes, but instead contracts this out to a company named Thule (silent h - pronounced tool).UWS and Thule are the same company due to an acquisition in 9-2007 when Thule bought UWS, so both boxes are made by the same company.Judging by the welding skill, burns, splatter, and marks, I'd go so far as to say they were made by the same person.

The dewalt product did not include the 1/2" VSR Drill, which I'll admit seemed a strange combination (buy a truck toolbox, get a drill), so it put the comparison on very level footing.

Making some phone calls to Thule (UWS) I found out that they proudly manufacture the box for Dewalt.They were very helpful to explain that the dcs70 and tbs-69 are the exact same product, which once they arrived on my shipping dock, I discovered was true (except for the nameplate in front)

These two boxes are both made from .063 Aluminium diamondplate, welded.I'll admit Al is not the easiest material to weld, but there was no effort made to clean up the splatter and burn marks on the welding which even I do when welding and I'm by no means "neat" or obcessive about it.

Thule does make a "BETTER" grade box out of .080 Al that weighs 30 lbs more and has a 4 corner locking system plus a "tough coat" tub and lid liner.It's not sold through Amazon though.This box is UWS's entry level box basically.

(The boxes)

Unpacking the boxes didn't take much - the packing left quite a bit to be desired and did not provide adequate protection to the product - no styrofoam corners, just 2 half sized boxes that nest inside each other with the toolbox inside, and 5-6 straps of clear shipping tape on 3 sides holding it all together.Keep in mind it's almost the size of a coffin.I noted some shipping damage, but then again my 2 boxes spent the last week in a fedex ground truck going cross country to my lab in California.I guess it's not as painful when the FEDEX driver dings up your new toy for the first time.

Both boxes are bright and shiny other than their unpolished welds outside which was disappointing.The inside welds are worse.The two boxes did have slightly different keys which was a pleasant surprise, however the lock system offers less than a few seconds deterrent to a determined theif. Keeping in mind how many $ worth of tools could be inside one of these, I'd prefer a high security lock / key.I STRONGLY recommend you purchase a high security lock/shackle that you can weld to the box and lid to keep people out.

(The A/B comparison)

Well, They are the same box except for the higher lid on the dewalt, both drop shipped from UWD, with the same accessories inside (a sliding black plastic parts tray).The Dewalt version carries a lifetime warantee and their logo, while Thule/UWS offers a 1 year warantee.Realistically if a weld failed 5 years from now, are you going to remove the box from your truck and ship it by truck freight back to dewalt or get your GTAW welder and fix the leak yourself?

The prices of the same box are within a dollar of each other right now, and they weigh within a lb of each other.It's the same box with different nameplates.I liked the simplicity of the Dewalt installation instructions better, but the UWS seemed to be more of a mechanical engineering drawing showing how to bolt the box in your truck and looked more professional than the dewalt "you'll need these items, drill, bolts, ..."

Other than that, these are the same unit.You could consider the heavy duty (.080") version from Thule but that's the only real other option - they mentioned it on the phone.It weighs 30 lbs more.

I'll take some photos of the welds so you can see how they look.Both brands are the same.I am deducting 1 point for inadequate packaging and shipping damage and 1 point for weld quality and locking system.Other than those issues they are nice shiny identical boxes that would look good on any new truck.

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UWS Single Lid Low Profile Aluminum Toolbox with Beveled Insulated Lid is built 2 inch lower on the bed rail for a better view out rear window and sleeker look. It features the remarkable structural-foamed lid designed to complement the latest truck designs. This toolbox is constructed of high quality materials which offer long lasting durability.

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Jensen VM9311TS - DVD player with LCD monitor and AM/FM tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked up this unit without high expectations, but was very surprised with the quality of this unit for the price.

The audio and video quality is superb. It wasn't installed in a vehicle with a full "system", but a plain old minivan. It replaced a 1995 Dodge Caravan factory cassette deck. Yeah, yeah I know. :)

Why did I wait so long? I used an MP3 player with a RF modulator, so I didn't care about the cassette deck. My Rio Karma MP3 player served its purpose for over a year until the cassette mechanism finally took a crap on me, so it was time to purchase a new deck.

I contemplated the idea of just picking up any CD/MP3 deck, but figured why not spend some extra cash and have a new toy that I can enjoy?

Installation was a breeze and I had it installed, wired, and running in less than 30 minutes. The dash in my van is easy to work with, so you mileage may very for ease of installation. There's nothing special about installing this unit when compared to a standard deck.

Now on to the pro's and con's of the VM9311TS:

Pro's:
-First and foremost is the price. You will not find any unit with the features this unit has for this price range!
-Audio and Video quality: playback of DivX, XviD, MPEG's, and standard DVD's are crystal clear. No noticeable pixilation, fading, etc.
-Using the touch screen to navigate through DVD's is very user friendly.
-While not an iPod user yet, the ability to connect your iPod to the unit and have full control over it using the touch screen is a big plus. I actually caved in and bought an 80GB iPod Video. I haven't received it yet, but I am looking forward to getting it. I'm dumping my entire 40GB music collection onto the iPod along with all my episodes of Lost, Prison Break, Family Guy, etc onto one piece of hardware. The ability to fully the iPod using the touch screen is a big plus!
-Full set of audio and video outputs. You can connect this unit to your external amp, subs, etc.
-Full set of audio video inputs. You can plug in your video camera to review what you've recorded, Xbox, PlayStation, and anything else with a standard composite (RCA) yellow jack output.

Con's:
-Navigating a DVD full of MP3 is extremely tedious. Here's why... You get a full dump of EVERYTHING on your screen. You can't navigate by Album, Artist, Year, etc. So if I have a MP3 album of Anita Baker and an MP3 album of Usher I actually have to "click" the directory button over 50 times until I get to the artists with their name's being closer the end of the alphabet. You can also use the soft button on the screen to the next directory, but even then you have to press it over 50 times to get through your entire collection. I called Jensen and they confirmed that yes "you have to navigate through all the albums until you get to what you want.
-To make things worse you can not fast-forward or rewind MP3's. This was also confirmed by Jensen.
-I burned a DVD of all the current Prison Break episodes which were in DivX format. They played back beautifully, but here's the most irritating problem. As soon as you turn off your deck (i.e. turn of your car) the video will start playing over again from the beginning. You can skip over to the next video file on the disc, but again, after power-cycling your vehicle the deck will start over with the first file on the disc.
-As with the MP3's you can not fast-forward or rewind individual video files. This was confirmed by Jensen.
-No ability to change the look of what I call the operating system (OS). You can't change the wallpaper, color scheme, etc. What you see is what you get.
-Navigating through a DVD burned with hundreds if not thousands of MP3's is extremely slow. The OS definitely needs tweaking and enhancements, so I'm hoping that Jensen releases firmware updates in the future.
-Every time you turn your vehicle off and restart it, it takes up to 40 seconds before the track you were listening to resumes on a DVD-R. Navigating and resuming playback with a standard 700MB CD-R is faster when re-starting your vehicle.

So with all the cons aside it's still a pretty nice unit for the price. When the iPod arrives I'll post an update and let you guys know what I think.

It's unfortunate that I had to plunk down another $330 just to get the deck to be more user friendly and functional, but my hands are tied.

For somebody not looking to use the more advanced features such as playback of DivX files this deck is perfect for them. Remember that you can't fast-forward or rewind MP3's, so that may irritate even the non-techie.

So with review coming to an end I give this unit a 3 out of 5.

George

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The VM9311TS in our multimedia receiver with fully motorized 7 inch wide touch screen, that's not only compatible with several different formats but also is iPod and XM ready. No, I'm not done yet! It also includes both inputs and outputs for all your entertainment needs!DVDR, DVDRW, CDR, CD-DA, MP3, WMA, SVCD, VCD, AVI, MPEG1, 2 and JPEGNTSC composite video outputFully motorized 7 inch wide screenXM satellite radio ready (Requires additional hardware and XM radio subscription)Full function infrared remote control includedFront, rear, center and subwoofer pre-amp outputsAuxiliary audio video inputsSpecificationsPower Output - 13 watts RMS X 4 channels into 4-ohms @ <1% THD+NSignal to Noise Ratio - 70dBA below reference. (Reference - 1 watt, 4-ohms)Frequency Response - 20Hz to 20kHz, -3dB. Aux input used as source referenceReference Supply Voltage - 14.4VDCDIN chassis dimensions - 2 H X 7 W X 7 D (50mm x 178mm x 178mm)

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Torin 6-Ton Fast Lift Bottle Jack with Wrench, Model# T906LRK Review

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(More customer reviews)Everybody knows that bottle jack is not high tech stuff. The diffirence among many brands is its material and workmanship. I think torin one is winner when compared with sears' 6 ton. You can feel tight response everytime you pump it. For warranty, one is 1 year from walmart, one is 1 year from sears. so the same. However, this kit with a good box and bonus tire wrench is presented in walmart just 15 bulks, but sears' 6 ton alone 19.99,25% more money.But,but---- do not trust my word. Just go Sears, then walmart, and tell us your choice.

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Ovesized Torin pump piston lifts loads 6 times faster than tradtional bottle jacks. Provides a complete kit for mobile tire changing. Lift Capacity (tons): 6, Min. Lift Height (in.): 8 1/2, Max. Lift Height (in.): 13 1/2, Ram Travel (in.): 5, Screw Top Adjustment (in.): 2 3/4, Operation: Manual, Handle Included: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 4 21/32 x 3 25/32 x 8 1/2

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Omega AL2000E Remote Start Alarm System Review

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(More customer reviews)don't be misled by the low price.
there is a $150 shipping charge.
the same item on ebay ........$88.91 [230465439770 ]
if something goes wrong and you want your money back you may get it without the shipping charge.

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* Data port for telematics* LCD matrix confirmation on the color backlit display itself!* User changable type of vehicle displayed on the 2 way remote, choose a car truck or an SUV* Auxilary ports for adding sensors* Anti carjacking* Horn honk or light flash / jumper selectable* safe start* Remote start / anti grind* starter disable* Entry illumination* Window roll up interface upgradable* Operates memory seats and sliding doors no problem* Hardwire / tach / voltage sense* Over 40 programmable functions* 1- Color LCD 2 way remote & 1- 4 button OEM style remote are included, Nicest looking out of all the Omega product line* protects hood/doors and trunk instantly* Hyper multi colored LED status indicator buil,t into the antanna itself, No drilling required* Valet button also built into the LED too* last defective zone diagnostics* starter disable output* Dual zone shock / tamper sensor* Psycho siren included* Keyless Entry* Trunk pop* Compatable with telematics / GPS car locator (GPS2000 Sold seperately)* Transponder / factory security 4 pin aux harness* Dual ignition outputs* Lifetime manufacturer warranty* ATV verification, No one else can program a cloned remote to your car without you the owner finding out, No other company makes that feature! Plus the transmitters are unclonable.* 1/4 mile range, The best out to date

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Black & Decker Digital Advantage Iron Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this iron-- worked pretty well for a very short time.The temperature doesn't really seem hot enough though.I had to used the highest setting all the time. After just a few months (and I don't iron much either), it started beeping constantly and displaying an error message every time it was plugged in.So, I contacted Black & Decker-- was instructed to cut off the cord, mail it to them and include $7.50 (which seems ridiculous to me-- usually if an item malfunctions during the warranty period, the company pays all the shipping) and they would mail me a new iron.I decided to give it one more try-- hoping for better service this time.Well, again, after just a few (3) months, the same thing happened yesterday.I intend to voice my complaints-- and buy another iron-- this time NOT a Black & Decker.Very frustrating!

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The advantage is cleara digital display on your iron takes away all the guesswork, leaving you with nothing but the smoothest results. And with advanced Smart Steam? technology, just select the fabric type and let the iron deliver just the right steam. One-year limited warranty. Model D1600.

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Coleman 400 Watt Power Inverter - 800 Watts Peak Power PMP400 Review

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(More customer reviews)Just before Hurricane Charley and his 2 sisters rubbed up against the Orlando area a couple years ago, I bought the Coleman 400 Watt Inverter. We lost our power for 5 days at a time.

Clamping this unit directly to the battery and closing the hood, I ran an extension cord into the house and plugged a 3-way into the end.We could run 3 12in. oscillating fans all night and sleep comfortably!

Most fans draw less than 1 amp per hour, so the draw on the battery is minimal.Just fire up the car (sitting in the AC) for a few minutes and the battery is topped off.

I went this route because the generator method has too many negatives for me: Theft or worse, fumes or worse, and the incessant noise. This can make your neighbors more than a little testy, especially if they have no power at all.And as always happens, the more you have the more you want.All we really needed was a way to cool off and cold drinks.The cooling off problem resolved, we turned to cooling food and drinks.This is easy.Freeze clean gallon milk jugs with drinkable water. As it melts, you've got cold water! (Unlike tornadoes, hurricanes let you know they are coming; you have time to prepare.) All of your cold stuff will be cold already so the ice chest and frozen water will work fine for a good many days. 2 ice chests lets you go get more stuff without it thawing or melting before you get back home.We use a Coleman stove outside for cooking and making coffee.The coffee became a huge hit with the neighbors!We use battery operated lights instead of candles.Candles are a no no!Not much light, unwanted heat and a real fire hazard.Candles are for romance. A boom box will run forever on batteries as long as you don't use the cd or cassette player. and lastly, we have a small battery operated TV. We are news junkies.

Here's how to figure how many amps you are drawing off your car battery:
Amps X Volts(120)= Watts.Examples: .5amps X 120volts = 60 Watts.3amps X 120volts = 360 Watts. That's the limit for this 400 Watt Inverter, so forget your big ticket items.

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New Coleman Power Inverters let you bring modern convenience anywhere you go. Got an AC appliance or electronic you can't live without? Take it with! Coleman Power Inverters are the small, compact and reliable way to turn 12-volt DC power into the juice that runs all your AC conveniences. Each features: Over / under-voltage protection... automatically shuts off when input exceeds 15 volts or dips below 9.7; Circuit breaker shuts off until shorts are fixed; Overload protection and thermal protection for safety; Low-voltage alarm when your battery dips below 10.3 volts (and the auto shut-off will kick in after that). Choose the model that suits your power needs. Order ONLINE today! AVAILABLE SEPERATELY: Other Wattage inverters - word search in our store for 'Inverter'. 400W Constant / 800W Peak Inverter with 2 outlets; 12-volt power socket and hardwire kit to battery included. 6 3/4 x 6 1/4 x 2" and weighs 2 lbs. Comes with blow-molded plastic case for protection and portability.

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Delphi SkyFi3 XM Satellite Radio with Car Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)This would by my forth XM unit I've used since signing up in 2003. I've used the SkyFi, the SkyFi2, the RoadyXT (My brother actually) and now, the SkyFi3.Choosing this unit itself was a no-brainer when shopping around for portable units.

The SkyFi3 takes all the functionality of my beloved SkyFi2 (pause/rewind features more than anything) and crosses it with the versatility of the Helix/Inno.Unlike the Helix and the Inno though, this unit has a bias towards car use, yet still gives you the option to be completely mobile (With the purchase of the antenna/headphone set). The Helix/Inno units, which are primarily for on-the-go usage, have a much smaller, yet more colorful screen than the SkyFi3, and also include a built in antenna for on-the-go Live XM feed without any extra accessories.

The SkyFi3 on the other hand, has a much bigger screen, though monochrome, that make viewing from afar much easier. Also, as stated above, unlike the Helix/Inno, this unit has the ability to pause and rewind live feed. It is the first of it's kind to accept MicroSD memory cards for your own music to be added to your playlists, giving you nearly unlimited storage. Be warned though, Recording Live XM feed is limited to the built in 256MB (~10 Hours). The only potential downfall this unit has over the Helix/Inno would be it's large size in comparison. Also, having such a large screen could potentially get scratched much easier. The SkyFi3 is significantly cheaper than the Inno/Helix and when bought through certain retailers, you are given a voucher to get the $50 Standard Wearable Kit for free.

As for the overall sound quality, as long as you are using the SureConnect or a direct wired connection to your car radio, quality is equal to any other XM unit (Of course, using a non-modulated method will be the absolute best). But if you attempt to use just straight up Wireless FM Transmitter, forget it.Total trash.I am going to assume the FCC forced Delphi to use a much lower power transmitter.I live in the Buffalo, NY area and I've gone through the entire FM band and couldn't find a single channel that even made it usable. The SureConnect kit that comes with the SkyFi3 is just a clip that connects to your AM/FM antenna on the outside of your car, then connects to a wire that plugs into your car kit. Make sure you use this unless you have another method of hard wiring the unit to your radio (either by FM Modulation of an Aux input port)

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DELPHI SA10271-11B1 SKYFI3(TM) RECEIVER WITH CAR KIT & SA10252 2.8" LARGE SCREEN WITH HORIZONTAL OR VERTICLE MOUNT;30-MIN PAUSE & REPLAY FEATURES; STORES UP TO 10 HOURS OF XM PROGRAMMING WITH BUILT-IN MEMORY;STORES UP TO 500 SONGS WITH OPTIONAL MICRO SECURE DIGITAL CARD(TM);PLUG-IN-PLAY;INTEGRATED TUNER; PORTABLE PLAYBACK MODE WITH INTERNAL 5-HOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERY; BOOK MARK & PURCHASE SONGS WITH XM & NAPSTER(TM); ARTIST & TUNE SELECT;XM SPORTS & STOCK TICKER; INCLUDES XM RECEIVER, CAR KIT, REMOTE, EARBUDS & USB CABLE & SA10252 SKYFI3(TM) RECEIVER WITH CAR KIT & SA10252

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Sanyo Easy Street NVM-4070 Bluetooth 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

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(More customer reviews)Sanyo NVM-4070 "Easy Street" Portable Navigation System, Piano Black

We have had this item now for almost a month.It is feature rich, and the features really work.The special features of note are:
- blue tooth
- fm transmitter
- plays mp3, wav, wma files (but not wma with DRM security)
- real time traffic updates with automatic or manual re-routing

It is very fast, re-routes quickly without announcing, "off route."You can generate route alternates by clicking three buttons from the map view for an alternate route.Address selection is easy.Creating Via's is easy.

You can switch between functions relatively easily - there is a menu button.From there you can open other functions each with a soft menu button on the screen.Yes, you can control the music while you navigate, and it will lower the volume to give you directions.It will not give audio directions if you are in a phone call but the onscreen navigation will continue.Some features are mutually exclusive, but you can navigate and call, or navigate and listen to music easily.It does not include access to the book services, and my library offers free book downloads with DRM - the unit does not support DRM security.

Car FM transmitters are touchy, but the FM transmitter works fairly well.If you are not familiar, the idea is that the GPS transmits to you car radio so that you can hear the music, navigation, and phone through your car radio.In my Prius, it works best when mounted directly over the radio.It easily allows you to select the frequency to use, but it some frequencies work much better than others.

The Blue tooth imported my phone book - it does not do voice dialing, but has lists of recent numbers called.Once uploaded, the phone book (contacts) is easy to navigate.The blue tooth recognizes the phone, and automatically links - unless your phone is already actively linked with another device - you must then intercede to disconnect one and reconnect the other.The blue tooth set up was a bit touchy to start, but once set up it worked well.It can store configurations for several phones, and will identify on the screen which connection is active.(it can connect to only one phone at a time but if you have more than one phone, it will store the setup for each).

We just started using the Navteq realtime direction service.You can see the routes covered at http://www.navteq.com/rdstraffic/index.html

I have not yet determined the threshold for when it will reroute you - but it does put up a message that the route is being changed because of traffic conditions, and you can view the traffic alerts.It comes with a 90 day free trial and I have not yet determined the actual cost.

It is head and shoulders above the Garmin iQue 3600 we have used till now, but there are a few things the much older Garmin did better.

The Garmin POI's are more expansive, but the Sanyo shows rest areas.I miss the ability to view POI's along my route - a selection option in the Garmin.But the Sanyo with Blue tooth, does something really nice - while viewing the POI - you can touch a button to call the POI.(I suspect that the issues reported here are common to all newer GPS units).

The Garmin had a very nice interactive - real time - turn by turn display - the Sanyo shows the waypoints, but it is less clear.

I found that it is easier to use if I use a pencil eraser to navigate the screen.

It is easy to move the map display by touching the edge of the screen to change the center of the map.It is a bit touchy about zooming out and in.

The mounting kit attaches to the windshield easily and comes down easily.(Garmin used a bean bag to anchor on the dash - I had liked that a lot.)

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MAXLUX HID Conversion Kit H4/9003/HB2 6000K Hi/Lo Dual Xenon (NEO White) Review

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(More customer reviews)Excellent lights and with an appropriate color to illuminate all the way. The only detail is that the change between the low discharge and high discharge is not very well-known

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Shop-Vac 962-12-00 12-Gallon 5-Horsepower Wet/Dry Vacuum Review

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(More customer reviews)As far as the shop vac goes, it performs like all the other shop vacs I have used, a little loud, but plenty of power.What makes this model stand out is built in pump.With a minimum amount of preparation, you are ready to vacum water and once full, automatically pump the unit out.Self priming and top mounted controls make this super convenient - I would highly recommend it to anyone that will be picking up more than one or two gallons of liquid

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Monroe 911137 Reflex Light Truck Shock Absorber Review

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(More customer reviews)Monroe makes these shocks and they are SUPPOSED to have the best Lifetime warranty but they don't.To me, "Lifetime" means that I never have to buy them again if they wear out.Most places use this definition but NOT MONROE!

Most of the time you will never know that they don't honor the warranty because you don't keep your car long enough.I am one of those few people that kept the car for a long time and now my shocks are worn out again. Sorry NO WARRANTY FOR THAT!Only if they break or leak.Wearing out is not covered!!

I bought my shocks at SEARS and they won't help me.I will never buy Monroe shocks again and I will never buy from Sears Auto again.I recommend that you google "sears auto scandle" for many hours of interresting reading!

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TomTom ONE XL 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Maps of the U.S. and Canada (Factory Refurbished) Review

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(More customer reviews)This TomTom unit works well, screen is easy to understand, and using it is simple. I had a Magellan before, would NEVER buy one again. Magellan's customer Service is horrible, TomToms support is much better and their website allows you to upgrade sattelite locations on your unit, so if you turn it on while you're driving, it finds you in less than a minute.The Magellan takes 5 - 10 minutes in the same situation!
There are less points of interest on the TomTom, but that's not that important to me. Most of the time I have an address or I'm looking for a gas station or hotel, which are usually listed.

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ACDelco EP381 Fuel Pump Review

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(More customer reviews)This fuel pump has a 12month warranty from AC Delco. Only problem is nobody will replace it if you buy it from Amazon. I bought one and it went bad after 6 weeks. So I am out $90.00 buying this item from Amazon. I would recommend buying one from your local auto parts store because they will replace it if it goes bad. Bosch has a lifetime warranty on fuel pumps.

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Exide Orbital ORB78DT-108 Sealed VRLA (AGM) Automotive Battery Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this at Battery at Tire Kingdom for mY 04 TL back in 07.I plopped 189.00 plus for a battery that was 85 months with 3 year replacement.After 15 months i had to replace it.Now after 12 months I have to replace the replacement!!! Problem is, most retailers are not carrying Exides. Buyer beware!!!

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