Interdynamics TX-120 TyphoonMax 120-Volt Heavy Duty Air Compressor Review
Thursday, November 11, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)This was purchased to replace the lighter socket compressor I had for years that was really not very useful to inflate bicycle tires and inflatable toys and balls for my kids.Every time I worried about running down my car battery if the car was not running just to inflate to avoid hand pumps.
Thus, I searched for a compressor I could plug into an electrical socket. This product got good reviews and finding Amazon had the best price I purchased it, but I note that they lowered the price and no longer have the price guarantee offered in the past.
I did compare this compressor with one sold by Sears that is also branded under other names and that compressor did not get good reviews.
Nevertheless, after having this compressor for several months and putting it to use, so far it has not failed and operates nicely. The gauge is fairly accurate as I used it to fill our bicycle tires and then measured the pressure with a gauge.
While some reviewers complained these type compressors are noisy, not even the lighter socket one I have, that this one replaces, is quiet.Any type of compressor, whether it is for airbrushing or power tools is not quiet.
This is a useful tool and useful to have.
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Product Description:
Interdynamics TyphoonMax 120-Volt Heavy Duty Air Compressor is designed for home and garage use. It uses standard 120 volt household current to inflate bicycles tires, athletic balls, boats and even cars. This air compressor includes adapters for sports balls and recreational inflatables. It features built in on/off switch, 6 feet power cord and air hose. This air compressor is highly durable and facilitates hassle free installation.
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USA SPEC PA11-TOY - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)I actually purchased the sister item to this for my MP3 player, the DFTOY by USA Spec, which is an AUX input only.(Whereas this one is specialized to work with the iPod and any other AUX source.) Anyways, I installed it in a 2005 Toyota Tacoma - attaching it to the stock 6disc CD changer.If you search the web, you can find detailed installation tips as well as photos of other users installations.I was a little nervous about disassembling the dash on my new truck to put this in.But I was happily surprised to find out how easy it was and how well it sounds.DON'T use one of those lame FM transmitters - they're junk.This is the way to go.
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The PA11-TOY iPod Interface Cable connects, controls, charges, and plays aniPod through the factory stereo system of your compatible 1998 and upToyota, Scion, Honda or Isuzu factory radio with external Changercontrols. This unit allows you to connect an iPod to your factory radio andoperate the iPod just like a CD Changer.Get pure Digital Sound of your iPod into your factory radio. Also adds anextra auxiliary input to connect any standard portable stereo device plus iPodconnection.Just connect the adapter cable to the CD changer input on your compatiblefactory radio. Then plug your iPod into the interfaceyou can control volume,source, song selection, and up to five different play lists right from theradio's CD changer controls. And the interface charges your iPod while it'sconnected!Features:Easy Installation - All cables are plug and play for easy installationAdds Additional Aux Input - Besides connecting to an iPod, our iPodinterface provides an additional aux input to connect other audio devicesSuperior Sound Quality - True digital quality sound through factory radioUses CD Changer Function - Uses the CD changer mode to operate an iPodjust like a CD ChangerAuto Maintain - Maintain current playlist when migrating your iPod fromportable use to in car useAuto Playlist Select - If no play list are created, the interface autoselects the first 5 playlist on your iPodRich in Features - adjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewind,select playlist, shuffle and random play are some of the useful featuresprovided by this interface, through a factory stereoAuto Memory - Auto locates the last song listened to on each play listAuto Skip - Skip 10+ songs in each playlist with the factory CD Changer FFbutton. Or, skip to the end of a playlistAuto Charge - Charges iPod battery and auto stops after 1 hour of non-useAuto Playlist Select - If no play li NOTE: This product description has been cutt-off (is not complete) due to the size limit of Amazon.com's description field.
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USA SPEC PA12-BMW - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
by Vera Smith
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(More customer reviews)I installed this on my MINI. It works well and takes the place of the CD player. You use the buttons on the radio to access play lists on your IPOD.
I love being able to use the radio controls on the steering wheel to control the volume and select songs on the IPOD. It also allows me to use the IPOD in the normal way to select songs.
So what is the down side? After a period of use- it varies from 3 hours to 10 hours- the IPOD locks up. I do a soft restart of the IPOD and sometimes this will fix things. However, twice I have had to remove power to the USA SPEC- that is not just turn the car off but disconnect the power lead coming to the interface. That fixes things but is kind of a pain.
In case you are wondering, the text does not display on my radio. It just says CD1, CD2, etc. I thought text display might mean the name of the song playing might appear or at least the name of the playlist. But not so on my 2003 MINI.
So I like this unit overall, but if you want an install and forget it solution I can tell you there might be some frustration. I wonder if it is programmed by the same guys at that big computer software company.
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The PA12BMW replaces the PA11BMW and provides direct connection for an iPod and an optional audio source such as satellite radio, DVD, or video game system. Both the iPod and the additional audio source can be selected from the factory radioâ??s front panel. Allows selection of tracks or playlists and displays artist and title information on Text compatible radios. The new Hybrid Mode retains use of the iPod's clickwheel for faster searching.
Compatible with all iPod models featuring the dock connector including the new iPod nano and 5G iPod video.
Three operating modes are available- locked, unlocked, and Hybrid. In locked mode the controls on the factory radio will operate the iPod only, and the iPod's click wheel will be locked out for safety while driving. In the unlocked mode the iPod's controls can still be used to navigate through the iPod's menus and select songs, artists, playlists, etc. and the factory radio controls will still provide basic navigation functions including song up/down and FF/REW functions. Hybrid Mode offers the functions of both the locked and unlocked modes. All modes still charge the iPod while connected, for up to one hour to prevent over-charging.
Compatible with:
3 Series - 1996-2005
5 Series - 1998-2003
X3/X5 - 1999-2006
Z3/Z4 - 1999-2006
Mini Cooper - 2002-2006
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The PA12BMW is not compatible with vehicles equipped with GPS, Satellite Radio, CD Changer or DSP system.
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