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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Accessory Power FlexSmart Car Mount System for PALM PRE SmartPhones - Cutting Edge FM Transmitter and Charger with DC Surge Protection and Stabilized Flex-Neck Review

Accessory Power FlexSmart Car Mount System for PALM PRE SmartPhones - Cutting Edge FM Transmitter and Charger with DC Surge Protection and Stabilized Flex-Neck
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I got this as a gift for Xmas and was excited about the possibility of hands free calling/charging/music playing all at once.
I do not find it to live up to all of my hopes.
Pros
-The product is sturdy as swivels nicely to be at an angle where it wont fall out.
-Bright blue indicator light at the base lets you know its plugged in and the power is working.
Cons
-Does not fit the Pre nicely. Had to significantly modify it to hold the pre in place because of the side charging plug. Originally the pads that hold it in place covered this part of the phone. The kit does come with pads you have to stick on the bottom to expose the charging plug, but it ends up sitting half out of the dock.
-No integrated microphone to base. This means you have to use the pre's mic for hands free calling, which often ends up in me yelling at the caller to hear me over road noise.
-The sound quality was ok while it worked. There was some noticeable distortion on songs I played through pandora/phone calls, but it was listenable. About 2 weeks in to using it, it developed a whomping noise I can not get rid of no matter what I try.
-The cables for power plug in that it comes with are ridiculously long. It leaves a lot of overlap that either hangs or has to be tucked in somewhere.
Overall
If they improved some of the shortcomings this could be a good product, however there are enough things holding it back for me not to reccomend it.

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The Accessory Power Enhanced Go Groove FlexSmartPlay, Charge, and Mount your PALM PRE SmartPhone ON THE GO! .Play Music Through Your Car Speakers!Sound quality is SUPERIOR to most any FM Transmitter on the market, and now features an enhanced FM Transmitting Chipset with DC Surge Protection. A well designed display and easy to use frequency finder, makes tuning into your Music simple!Make and Receive Calls on your Palm Pre SmartPhone Hands-Free while driving!Equipped with a convenient Hands-Free Audio Port, it's easy to use your Droid while driving. When calls come in, your music will auto-fade out and allow you to accept a call with one touch.Audio comes through your car speakers! After the call, music auto-fades back in. No need for bluetooth or headsets.DC Stabilizer, Flexible Neck and Rotating Head Provides a Perfect Fit in Nearly ANY Car!The FlexSmart plugs into your DC Car Outlet (Cigarette Lighter Socket). With its Flexible Neck and Rotating Head, you can adjust in seconds to fit nearly any make or model.Holds Your Phone SecurelyAdjustable locking arms with cushioned rubber grips, and a non-slip rest make this FM Transmitter the best at securely and conveniently holding your device. You can adjust the FlexSmart to almost ANY angle! It's the IDEAL Mount for use with GPS Navigation.Innovative USB Charging PortLeading the Industry with new innovations, Accessory Power has included a USB Charging Port. Charge your iPod or PALM PRE Phone, and ANY USB ENABLED DEVICE!The Go Groove FlexSmart is the PERFECT Accessory for an ON-THE-GO Lifestyle!BACKED BY AN INDUSTRY LEADING 3 YEAR WARRANTY!

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Motorola Car Mount and Rapid Car Charger for Motorola DROID 2 Review

Motorola Car Mount and Rapid Car Charger for Motorola DROID 2
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This product works with Droid 2 and Droid 2 Global, and reportedly the original Droid (more on that later).
This product consists of two parts. The first is the suction cup/arm portion, which attaches the device to your windshield. I have not tried that portion of the product at all, because I'm using a Proclip vehicle mount to attach it to my dashboard, and the Proclip two-prong adapter specifically designed for this product.
The second portion is the part that actually holds the phone, and that is made up of two parts. As delivered the two parts are connected, and allows you to snugly insert a Droid 2 into the holder. If, however, your Droid 2 is in a plastic case, you need to remove a liner that is inside the holder. That liner fits somewhat snugly in the device, but once it is removed a Droid 2 in a plastic case fits. The case I am using appears to support an extended life battery, but I have not verified that. Accordingly, it appears this dock fits an extended life battery, at least if you use a case. Again, I have not verified that. The unit comes with a second liner which reportedly fits the original Droid. I have not verified that.
You can use your phone with this device orientated either horizontally or vertically. With a vertical orientation your effectively have a "tall-screen" GPS, which is a much better orientation for maps.
Once the device is in the dock, the phone will pop up a specialized program as shown in the pictures, designed to make it easier to use while in a car. I'm not sure that portion of the programming is all that useful, but you can exit it and use the phone normally if you wish.
My only complaint is that the power connection to the device is a bit awkward, and that's due to the device being designed to be used in two orientations, and not specifically designed to be attached to a dashboard. As it is the power connector points straight out the back. Absent using a connector with a 90 degree bend, the cord may hit your dashboard. Again though, this shouldn't be an issue if you mount the device to your windshield with the suction cup.
Finally, the price on this unit is very reasonable, in part because it does not come with a 12 volt power cord. The Amazon seller I used threw one in for free!

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When your DROID 2 is placed in the car mount, the charging cradle provides one touch access to your favorite in-car applications, including your music, internet radio, podcasts, Google Maps Navigation' and more.

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