Reviews Posted by Budget
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12V 75-LED White Light Strip (50cm)
12V 75-LED White Light Strip (50cm)
DX Price: $10.40

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Ownership verified by DX Further reduction on a best buy
Posted by Budget on 6/28/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: An excellent product and a best buy for the number of emitters per dollar. Bright white.
Easy for beginners to use as is, and cutable like the ribbon strips, at any three LED junction. There are good solder pads at each cut point if you wish to use shorter sections.

Cons: No cons since those arriving now are different to the one displayed in the customer picture and early revues. The soldering is good quality and the board design better.

Other Thoughts: 75 LEDs protected every three LEDs with a 180 ohm resistor. This will make them bullet proof at charging voltages but tends to have them underdriven at 12 volts. There are still good and bright at that lower voltage however.
I measured 390 mA at 12 volts and another customer measured 590 mA at 14.1 volts.
Nominal rating at 12 volts would be 500 mA and 6 watts.

Bottomline: A good bargain choice for those considering
SKU 5256 or even SKU 5312
Application details can be seen here:
http://longlucas.bravehost.com/


 
302 Two-Component Acrylate Adhesive (5-Minute A+B Glue)
302 Two-Component Acrylate Adhesive (5-Minute A+B Glue)
DX Price: $2.24

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Ownership verified by DX I love this stuff and just keep buying more
Posted by Budget on 3/28/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Excellent product where the fine nozzles allow for using just the tiny amount you need..
I don't bother with five minute epoxy anymore, I much prefer this stuff.
Sets solid in about five minutes so you can even hold bits together for that long and not bother with clamps.

Cons: None at all.

Other Thoughts: The reason I have to keep buying more is that I keep giving away samples to friends. Bit like those great little DX keychain flashlights and I must have given away a few hundred of those.

Bottomline: I recommend this glue for attaching many of the best buys in DX LED lamps. It is a better solution than double sided adhesive tape.


 
USB 3D Optical Mouse 800DPI (Blue/Black)
USB 3D Optical Mouse 800DPI (Blue/Black)
DX Price: $7.87

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Ownership verified by DX Full size optical mouse.
Posted by Budget on 3/28/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: An optical mouse with the usual features including the clickable scroll wheel.
Clicking buttons have a crisp feel and the mouse works well.

Cons: Some users may find this shape strange. I prefer the traditional egg shape for a full size mouse. The cord with the USB plug is rather thin and more likely to tangle that the thicker ones found on another mouse.

Other Thoughts: I put this one away as a spare for when my preferred mouse fails. Sometimes the micro switches seem to have a short life, but I have tried too few samples to know if that is a general problem. The most heavily used left button always seems to fail though.

Bottomline: A reasonable buy if the shape fits your preference.


 
2.5" USB 2.0 IDE HDD Enclosure (Black)
2.5" USB 2.0 IDE HDD Enclosure (Black)
DX Price: $9.98

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Ownership verified by DX Just the thing for those spare laptop hard drives.
Posted by Budget on 3/27/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: A well designed enclosure with good protection for the hard drive with insulating panels for electrical isolation and shock absorption.
An attractive case with a good carry sleeve to protect from scratches.

Cons: Assembly is fiddly with 8 tiny screws to put in place. You need to pay attention to the assembly steps or you will get the USB cutouts misaligned. I did. Not as esy to change drives as the slip in type cases.

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: I am well satisfied with this purchase.
It works well.


 
1-to-3 Car Cigarette Lighter Power Port Splitter
1-to-3 Car Cigarette Lighter Power Port Splitter
DX Price: $4.20

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Ownership verified by DX I like mine and will buy more
Posted by Budget on 3/27/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Just as the pictures show. Light and compact and easy to use with the adhesive tape.
I use mine to plug in three GPS units at once and it handles that without trouble. The plug part is fuse protected against overload.

Cons: A white LED is used to show the unit has power. It is a bit too bright for my preference. A subdued red LED would be preferred.

Other Thoughts: Some buyers might prefer a different colour. I think black would be popular for many car interiors.

Bottomline: At this price, it is a good buy.
Get some.


 
3.5" LCD 372MHz CPU Win CE 5.0 GPS Navigator with 2GB USA Map SD Card
3.5" LCD 372MHz CPU Win CE 5.0 GPS Navigator with 2GB USA Map SD Card
DX Price: $79.89

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Ownership verified by DX A good little GPS unit
Posted by Budget on 3/27/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: A good GPS unit with all the capability you would wish. Very sensitive to receiving satellite signals as are other units with the same Sirf III front ends.
Well designed and effective windscreen mount.

Cons: I prefer these small screen GPS units and find the display completely adequate. Novice users may need a little help if the included map sets are not for their region. Read the forum letters below for assistance here.

Other Thoughts: All the navigation programs I have tried on this unit work just fine. They run from the sd card. You can program your own sd card to run what you prefer.

Bottomline: A good buy at this price.
Highly recommended.
Decent battery life, but I run mine always plugged in with the cigarette lighter plug.
Display is bright.


 
1.8W White 12-LED 72000mcd Cabin/Dome/Door/Glove Box Light (12V DC)
1.8W White 12-LED 72000mcd Cabin/Dome/Door/Glove Box Light (12V DC)
DX Price: $7.07

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Ownership verified by DX Some first rate how to pics
Posted by Budget on 2/27/2009
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: If you have a look here, you will see some excellent pictures of an application of this product along with some other best buys from DX.
http://www.dreampod.net/boroma/leds.html

Cons: There are none.
I continue to recommend these as a best buy, well protected from those charging voltages by using 150 ohm resistors for every three emitters.

Other Thoughts: My own web page features these LED boards right at the top, as a best buy.
http://longlucas.bravehost.com/
Have a look about for other best buys from DX

Bottomline: You cannot go wrong here. Let us hope that DX keeps up the quality on these as I am sending quite a few buyers after them.


 
1.8W White 12-LED 72000mcd Cabin/Dome/Door/Glove Box Light (12V DC)
1.8W White 12-LED 72000mcd Cabin/Dome/Door/Glove Box Light (12V DC)
DX Price: $7.07

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Posted by Budget on 10/20/2008
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Think of this board as 36 LEDs as each is a triple emitter, so at eight bucks it is a very good buy.
Double sided circular circuit board with 12 150 ohm resistors.
This suggests that protection from usual charging voltages will be adequate.

Cons: Get rid of the sticky backing and let the air flow

Other Thoughts: Measurements at my charging voltage of 13.25 volts is a current draw of 240 mA.
That is spot on at 20 mA per emitter.
Power = 13.25 volts x 0.24 amps = 3.18 watts.
That is quite a bit more than the specs shown by DX, even at 12 volts.

Bottomline: Just the thing for that reading lamp


 
28-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
28-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
DX Price: $10.27

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Posted by Budget on 11/6/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Very good even for area lamps. Follow cautions above in description

Cons: bad design of resistor choice for vehicle use.

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: Use the next higher resistor value if the 5 ohms in my recommendation above is not available.
LED brightness will only be very slightly affected.


 
8-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
8-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
DX Price: $5.25

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Posted by Budget on 11/6/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Follow the instructions above for vehicle use

Cons: Bad design choice of resistor value for cars.

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: Use the next higher resistor value if the 17 ohms in my recommendation above is not available.
LED brightness will only be very slightly affected.


 
18-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
18-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
DX Price: $8.46

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Ownership verified by DX Now a certified owner
Posted by Budget on 11/6/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Good lamp. Just follow the caution for vehicle use.

Cons: needs added resistor for intended use.

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: Use the next higher resistor value if the 12 ohms in my recommendation above is not available.
LED brightness will only be very slightly affected.


 
SanDisk TF Adapter Replacement Shell (2-Pack)
SanDisk TF Adapter Replacement Shell (2-Pack)
DX Price: $1.10

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Ownership verified by DX Just fine!
Posted by Budget on 11/6/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Does what intended.
Good price.
Good quality.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: Product says a two pack. I got only one.
Not worth the fuss to request another from DX.

Bottomline: Price is reasonable for just one. If you get two you are doing fine.


 
Electronic Plastic Bag Heat Sealer
Electronic Plastic Bag Heat Sealer
DX Price: $3.39

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Ownership verified by DX Pleased with this
Posted by Budget on 11/5/2007
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Works well with a little practice on speed of sealing motion

Cons: None at this price

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: Get one.
Another case of you cannot beat the price.


 
16-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
16-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
DX Price: $7.87

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Posted by Budget on 11/3/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Good item with the caution mentioned above

Cons: Bad choice or resistor values on PCB for vehicle use.

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: Just use the next higher value resistance if the value I recommend above is not available. You will be unlikely to notice the drop in brightness.


 
24-LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
24-LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
DX Price: $9.83

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Posted by Budget on 11/3/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Good item provided you follow the instructions above for vehicle use.

Cons: Will fail at charging voltages without protection

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: A good buy. If you cannot make up a 7.5 ohm resistor I advise, just choose the next higher value. The loss of brightness will be very little


 
24-LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
24-LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
DX Price: $9.83

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Posted by Budget on 10/20/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: less than 1 day

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: I have not purchased this item. It is similar to other LED boards in this style offered by DX and there could well be the same problem. With proper precaution in use it should be just as excellent a purchase.

Cons: The LEDs are liable to failure at the charging voltages produced in an automobile alternator.

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: The simple solution is to add a 7 or 8 ohm, 1 watt resistor in the red power wire.
Do this and all should be fine


 
16-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
16-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
DX Price: $7.87

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Posted by Budget on 10/20/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: less than 1 day

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: I have not purchased this item.
I have seen it in the motorhome of the other reviewer JohnH. It is similar to other LED boards in this style offered by DX and there could well be the same problem. With proper precaution in use it should be just as excellent a purchase.

Cons: The LEDs are liable to failure at the charging voltages produced in an automobile alternator.

Bottomline: The simple solution is to add a 12 ohm, 1 watt resistor in the red power wire.
Do this and all should be fine


 
18-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
18-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
DX Price: $8.46

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Posted by Budget on 10/20/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: less than 1 day

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: I have not purchased this item. It is similar to other LED boards in this style offered by DX and there could well be the same problem. With proper precaution in use it should be just as excellent a purchase.

Cons: The LEDs are liable to failure at the charging voltages produced in an automobile alternator.

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: The simple solution is to add a 12 ohm, 1 watt resistor in the red power wire.
Do this and all should be fine


 
8-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
8-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
DX Price: $5.25

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Posted by Budget on 10/20/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: less than 1 day

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: I have not seen this item but have the other sizes in the same product.

Cons: The LEDs are liable to failure at the charging voltages produced in an automobile alternator.

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: The simple solution is to add a 15 to 20 ohm, 1 watt resistor in the red power wire.
Do this and all should be fine


 
28-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
28-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
DX Price: $10.27

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Posted by Budget on 10/20/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: This item is still the little gem I discuss in my original review.
There is a problem however.
Buyers are reporting a high failure rate.

Cons: The LEDs are liable to failure at the charging voltages produced in an automobile alternator.

Other Thoughts:

Bottomline: The simple solution is to add a 5 ohm, 1 watt resistor in the red power wire.
Do this and all should be fine


 
12V LED Strip (30-LED  50cm White)
12V LED Strip (30-LED 50cm White)
DX Price: $9.80

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Posted by Budget on 10/20/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: : This item is still the little gem I discuss in my original review.
There maybe a problem however.

Cons: Without cutting the strip open, measurement suggest that inadequate resistors may have been used in the strip costruction.

Other Thoughts: The LEDs might be liable to failure at the charging voltages produced in an automobile alternator.

Bottomline: The simple solution is to add a 5 ohm, 1 watt resistor in the red power wire.
Do this and all should be fine.


 
Car Decoration 12-LED Door Light
Car Decoration 12-LED Door Light
DX Price: $6.84

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Posted by Budget on 10/19/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: This item is still the little gem I discuss in my original review.
There is a problem however.

Cons: The LEDs are liable to failure at the charging voltages produced in an automobile alternator.

Bottomline: The simple solution is to add a 15 ohm, 1 watt resistor in the red power wire.
Do this and all should be fine.


 
Mini Pig 2 LEDs Flashlight White (3*LR1130 Included)
Mini Pig 2 LEDs Flashlight White (3*LR1130 Included)
DX Price: $0.78

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Ownership verified by DX Everyone must get these.
Posted by Budget on 10/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: What a deal. They are loved by all. Make super gifts.
Very bright double LED keychain flashlight.

Cons: Absolutely none

Bottomline: Add a few of these to each of your orders. Along with the other keychain LED flashlights they make excellent gifts.


 
Kingston TransFlash MicroSD 1GB
Kingston TransFlash MicroSD 1GB
DX Price: $4.90

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Ownership verified by DX Keep buying these
Posted by Budget on 10/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Excellent name brand product with warranty at a good price.

Cons: Absolutely none

Bottomline: You can always use more of these.
Great for my music collection


 
2-in-1 LED + Pointer Flashlight 4 PACKS
2-in-1 LED + Pointer Flashlight 4 PACKS
DX Price: $4.78

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Posted by Budget on 10/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Another of those bargains of the century. Great little LED flashlight and laser pointer.

Cons: Absolutely none.

Other Thoughts: Buy a fifty pack of spare button cells from DX for a few dollars and you will keep these going for ever.
They make great gifts.

Bottomline: Buy these while they are still available.
Great deal.


 
Common 1W White LED Emitter on 14mm Base (10-Pack)
Common 1W White LED Emitter on 14mm Base (10-Pack)
DX Price: $4.50

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Ownership verified by DX What a deal
Posted by Budget on 10/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: What a deal. Ten Luxeon style LED emitters at this price.
I will buy more when available

Cons: For the expert to use only. Requires heat sinking and current control.

Other Thoughts: Great deal for experimenting.Ideal to make lamps for RV use.

Bottomline: Great price even if you mess a couple up experimenting.


 
Stereo VOIP and Gaming Headset
Stereo VOIP and Gaming Headset
DX Price: $4.24

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Posted by Budget on 10/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstar

Pros: This is a low price headset but functions well. Sound quality is quite good.

Cons: Headset wiring is thin and tangle prone

Bottomline: Buy this for occasional use or select one of the better ones from DX for serious use such as the excellent SKU 3763


 
2016 x 20 pcs Cell Batteries
2016 x 20 pcs Cell Batteries
DX Price: $3.06

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Ownership verified by DX Another Great battery buy
Posted by Budget on 10/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: These are good quality. Use them in your watch or mini remote control

Cons: Flimsy packaging will likely mix them about in transit.

Bottomline: Excellent price and good quality button cells. You may as well get 20 at the price you might pay elsewhere for one or two.


 
Cell Battery AG13 LR44 (50-Pack)
Cell Battery AG13 LR44 (50-Pack)
DX Price: $4.85

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Ownership verified by DX Cheap enough to buy so many
Posted by Budget on 10/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Just the thing to have for those little laser keychain pointers from DX.

Cons: Packaging is likely to have you sort them all when it arrives as they spill around.

Bottomline: All the ones I have used so for have been good.
At the price you cannot go wrong.


 
Analog Mini Multimeter
Analog Mini Multimeter
DX Price: $3.99

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Posted by Budget on 10/11/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: An analog meter is sometimes better for judging the size of readings easily. This one works well. Has good capacity for DC amps also

Cons: This is a low cost item not the best choice for precision readings

Other Thoughts: I would have a good quality digital meter like the other DX choices as a main meter and this one to fit your shirt pocket.

Bottomline: For the price it cannot be beat.If you have only occasional use for a meter this one is a good choice to check continuity or battery voltages.


 
Kingston TransFlash MicroSD 512MB
Kingston TransFlash MicroSD 512MB
DX Price: $4.90

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Ownership verified by DX Top quality
Posted by Budget on 10/11/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Excellent quality product well packaged for protection.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: Good capacity choice for those MP3 players for enough songs for a week of listening

Bottomline: Excellent product.
I will buy more at this price.


 
PC Chipset Cooling Fan (5cm)
PC Chipset Cooling Fan (5cm)
DX Price: $1.93

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Ownership verified by DX Small, smooth and silent
Posted by Budget on 10/11/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Great little fan and has a good air flow at 5 volts.

Cons: none

Bottomline: Great price, may as well buy a couple of spares at the same time.
I will buy more.


 
Mini USB+PS2 Optical USB Mouse
Mini USB+PS2 Optical USB Mouse
DX Price: $6.61

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Ownership verified by DX Tiny mouse with two ways to connect
Posted by Budget on 10/11/2007
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Will connect to USB port or also to older laptops. Small size and neat retracting cord handy for transporting.

Cons: Small size may not suit large hands.

Other Thoughts: More reliable than changing batteries on the wireless ones.

Bottomline: A good deal on an optical mouse with a thumb wheel scroll function.


 
Mini Laptop Optical Mouse with Retractable Cable
Mini Laptop Optical Mouse with Retractable Cable
DX Price: $5.10

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Ownership verified by DX Tiny mouse works a treat
Posted by Budget on 10/11/2007
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Works well and retractable cord makes things neat. Small size makes for easy carrying

Cons: Small size might be awkward for some with large hands.

Bottomline: Has thumb wheel.
Good deal on an optical mouse for your laptop.


 
Universal USB Power Car Adapter (1000mA)
Universal USB Power Car Adapter (1000mA)
DX Price: $2.58

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Ownership verified by DX Excellent little gem
Posted by Budget on 10/9/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Delightful and useful little charger and power supply. Led light shows power on state.
I use it to charge up MP3 players

Cons: None

Bottomline: Another bargain from DX.
Saves having to mess with your laptop to charge accessories.


 
Electrical Wire Testing Hooks (10-Pack)
Electrical Wire Testing Hooks (10-Pack)
DX Price: $2.33

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Ownership verified by DX Cheap and handy
Posted by Budget on 10/9/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Excellent item for the price. A must have along with alligator clips for electrical testing without risking exposed metal to cause short circuits.

Cons: I had to go looking for wire fine enough to allow the cap to work after soldering to the T tab.

Bottomline: Cannot be beat at the price. Good firm spring action to keep clips in place.


 
Car Cigarette Lighter Universal Laptop Power Adapter
Car Cigarette Lighter Universal Laptop Power Adapter
DX Price: $12.76

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Ownership verified by DX Excellent item
Posted by Budget on 10/9/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Light weight and runs cool with good ventilation slots. Well designed DC voltage selection switch prevents accidental movement.

Cons: Does not have the plug to match my Dell laptop.

Other Thoughts: It seems that there is another listing on DX for the same item.

Bottomline: Just the thing to run your laptop in the car without bothering with an inverter and the laptop's power brick.
Excellent price from DX.


 
OEM MicroSD TransFlash Memory Card (1GB)
OEM MicroSD TransFlash Memory Card (1GB)
DX Price: $17.00

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Ownership verified by DX Works a treat
Posted by Budget on 10/7/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Mine arrived after a delay and worked just as expected

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: Came with Kingston label so there might have been a substitution

Bottomline: good price again from DX


 
Rubber Band Powered Glider Airplane
Rubber Band Powered Glider Airplane
DX Price: $2.70

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Ownership verified by DX Cheap fun for kids
Posted by Budget on 10/7/2007
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: A good toy.Plenty of fun for all ages

Cons: This is a delicate item best used with some adult supervision

Bottomline: Good price and fun to assemble and use


 
Color-Changing LED Flashing Stick for Parties
Color-Changing LED Flashing Stick for Parties
DX Price: $2.77

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Ownership verified by DX Kids loved this one
Posted by Budget on 10/7/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Favourite for children at party time. Plenty of light and the batteries were lasting well

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: Buy some spare button cells from DX also at a good price.

Bottomline: Great toy at a good price.


 
Spring-loaded Swimming Lobster Bathtub Toy
Spring-loaded Swimming Lobster Bathtub Toy
DX Price: $3.80

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Ownership verified by DX Good toy for the little ones
Posted by Budget on 10/7/2007
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Good solid little bath toy for the young set

Cons: none

Bottomline: good price on another quality DX item.


 
Hand-Launch Mini Helicopter
Hand-Launch Mini Helicopter
DX Price: $1.80

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Ownership verified by DX Delicate toy
Posted by Budget on 10/7/2007
Involvement: General (knows how to use it) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Fun for older children and you cannot beat the price

Cons: Delicate item needs care with handling

Bottomline: Why not!
Another treat for the kids.


 
Mini Laptop Optical Mouse with Retractable Cable
Mini Laptop Optical Mouse with Retractable Cable
DX Price: $5.10

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Ownership verified by DX It really is tiny!
Posted by Budget on 9/10/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Works well and retractable cord keeps thing neat

Cons: It is very small and may tire some hands.

Bottomline: Cannot beat the price for an optical mouse.


 
Electrical Wire Testing Hooks (10-Pack)
Electrical Wire Testing Hooks (10-Pack)
DX Price: $2.33

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Ownership verified by DX Handy connectors
Posted by Budget on 9/10/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Make up a pair for your meter. Much better than alligator clips for confined spaces. You will need to solder lead wires to the tab under the cap.

Cons: none

Bottomline: get some.
great price at twenty six cents each.


 
8x20 3-IN-1 Monocular Microscope
8x20 3-IN-1 Monocular Microscope
DX Price: $12.06

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Ownership verified by DX Use more than one way
Posted by Budget on 9/7/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
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Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: High quality optics. The lens on the bi pod plastic base is useful alone as a quick magnifier. Assembled the magnification is excellent.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: Available light limits the magnification of a hand microscope. This does very well.

Bottomline: If you like to get a good look at tiny things buy this.
It will give you a good look at the emitters on a SMD LED.


 
302 Two-Component Acrylate Adhesive (5-Minute A+B Glue)
302 Two-Component Acrylate Adhesive (5-Minute A+B Glue)
DX Price: $2.24

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Ownership verified by DX Handy with fine nozzle for small amounts
Posted by Budget on 9/7/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
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Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: I like adhesives. Gluing makes a better join than mechanical fasteners. Epoxy is a favourite. This would be a good alternative to the 5 minute epoxy for moderate strength joins.

Cons: None except some might not like the uncured smell.

Bottomline: A good price
Worth a try to see how many substances will bond with it.


 
Large LCD Desktop Digital Thermo-Hydrometer Clock
Large LCD Desktop Digital Thermo-Hydrometer Clock
DX Price: $8.63

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Ownership verified by DX Compact with clear display
Posted by Budget on 9/1/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Handy to be able to hang on the wall. Useful features for an office setting.

Cons: Instructions for setting only in Chinese, but it is only the clock part needing setting and that is quite standard.

Other Thoughts: Get the indoor outdoor set as well for similar price. Another good product.

Bottomline: A good buy.


 
Freezer Thermometer (-30C~50C)
Freezer Thermometer (-30C~50C)
DX Price: $2.18

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Posted by Budget on 9/1/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Safe freezer temperature colour coded at base as 20 degrees Celcius or colder

Cons: No Fahrenheit scale

Other Thoughts: Compact and rugged

Bottomline: How can it be beat for under two bucks?


 
3-TO-1 Multi-Source Audio Video AV Signal Switch
3-TO-1 Multi-Source Audio Video AV Signal Switch
DX Price: $4.91

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Ownership verified by DX Good price, works fine
Posted by Budget on 8/28/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
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Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Just as illustrated with patch cords. Compact size, easy to set up and use.

Cons: No cons at this price.

Other Thoughts: Might be better designed if all plugs and cords were on one side to hide easily.

Bottomline: Handy AV switcher at a decent price.


 
Solar Powered Digital Tire Pressure Gauge with Depth Measurer and Flashlight
Solar Powered Digital Tire Pressure Gauge with Depth Measurer and Flashlight
DX Price: $7.86

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Ownership verified by DX Solid Attractive Handy
Posted by Budget on 8/28/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Accurate. I checked against other gauges. Handy red LED to see in dark. Well made.

Cons: Talking version must be another model, but this is little disadvantage

Other Thoughts: Solar charging is a nice touch.

Bottomline: A good deal
Will buy more as gifts.


 
Coated Z-Monocular 10x21
Coated Z-Monocular 10x21
DX Price: $7.89

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Ownership verified by DX Easy fit in shirt pocket. Excellent!
Posted by Budget on 8/23/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
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Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Another best buy from DX.
Tiny size makes it easy to carry anywhere and the optics are crystal clear.
A solid little performer.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: Mine was precisely aligned at the marks for an upright image.
Adequate field of view and good magnification.

Bottomline: You will like this product.


 
Flip-Around Clock with Digital Thermometer, Timer, and Alarm White
Flip-Around Clock with Digital Thermometer, Timer, and Alarm White
DX Price: $4.17

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Ownership verified by DX This one does rotate for function
Posted by Budget on 8/19/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: I like this clock. It is simpler to use in function than others with the same features.
Thermometer is accurate.

Cons: Digits on LCD display smaller than others because of the grid required to rotate the panel.
Have to rotate clock to turn light on.

Bottomline: Another good buy in a compact alarm clock with a good thermometer, timer and calendar


 
65X42 Coated Binocular
65X42 Coated Binocular
DX Price: $18.30

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Ownership verified by DX well made and effective
Posted by Budget on 8/19/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: A good clear image in bright and dim light.
Alignment of my sample and adjustment of right ocular exactly right

Cons: A little longer than prism models with similar optics and price on DX.

Bottomline: a good buy
not a toy, but good quality optics.


 
LodeStar De-soldering Wire (1.5m x 2.5mm)
LodeStar De-soldering Wire (1.5m x 2.5mm)
DX Price: $1.98

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Ownership verified by DX Attractive price
Posted by Budget on 8/18/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Good price for copper braid. One and a half meters will last a good while.

Cons: Braid is a little stiff.

Bottomline: Just the thing to clean up PCB to replace components.


 
YIHAO Stereo VOIP and Gaming Headset
YIHAO Stereo VOIP and Gaming Headset
DX Price: $8.43

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Ownership verified by DX Good bass sound
Posted by Budget on 8/18/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Good sound and has cord only from left headphone, a decided advantage. Good quality fabric covered cord.

Cons: Ear pads are comfortable but do not swivel front to back

Other Thoughts: Convenient volume control on cord and good adjustment for microphone.

Bottomline: A good sturdy product.
Buy this one!


 
Rechargeable SD MP3 Player Cube
Rechargeable SD MP3 Player Cube
DX Price: $9.66

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Ownership verified by DX Good firm lock for SD card
Posted by Budget on 8/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstar

Pros: Good price in a compact attractive unit. Rechargeable so no need to replace batteries.
Recharges from computer USB port.

Cons: I got a defective one, which DX replaced. Only had a red blinking light, played some tunes at double speed and then died.
No indication of state of battery charge connected to computer, but this may be related to the missing green LED indicator.

Other Thoughts: Other buyers must have got a good one.

Bottomline: Would buy again.Use with one of the DC or AC USB chargers from DX to save connecting to the computer to recharge.


 
Rechargeable SD MP3 Player Cube
Rechargeable SD MP3 Player Cube
DX Price: $9.66

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Ownership verified by DX Good firm lock for SD card
Posted by Budget on 8/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
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Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstar

Pros: Good price in a compact attractive unit. Rechargeable so no need to replace batteries.
Recharges from computer USB port.

Cons: I got a defective one, which DX replaced. Only had a red blinking light, played some tunes at double speed and then died.
No indication of state of battery charge connected to computer, but this may be related to the missing green LED indicator.

Other Thoughts: Other buyers must have got a good one.

Bottomline: Would buy again.Use with one of the DC or AC USB chargers from DX to save connecting to the computer to recharge.


 
10x25 Binocular
10x25 Binocular
DX Price: $7.58

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Ownership verified by DX Quite compact
Posted by Budget on 8/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstar

Pros: Small size and reasonable optics for the price

Cons: Mine came quite misaligned so that each binocular tube gave an image displaced vertically and horizontally from the other.
Binocular tubes could be seen to not quite line up.

Other Thoughts: I disassembled the tubes but could not correct alignment. Then I removed one objective lens and repositioned it. Bit tricky to do but it improved matters considerably.

Bottomline: OK for the price.


 
10x25 Binocular
10x25 Binocular
DX Price: $7.58

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Ownership verified by DX Quite compact
Posted by Budget on 8/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstar

Pros: Small size and reasonable optics for the price

Cons: Mine came quite misaligned so that each binocular tube gave an image displaced vertically and horizontally from the other.
Binocular tubes could be seen to not quite line up.

Other Thoughts: I disassembled the tubes but could not correct alignment. Then I removed one objective lens and repositioned it. Bit tricky to do but it improved matters considerably.

Bottomline: OK for the price.


 
10x25 Binocular
10x25 Binocular
DX Price: $7.58

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Ownership verified by DX Quite compact
Posted by Budget on 8/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstar

Pros: Small size and reasonable optics for the price

Cons: Mine came quite misaligned so that each binocular tube gave an image displaced vertically and horizontally from the other.
Binocular tubes could be seen to not quite line up.

Other Thoughts: I disassembled the tubes but could not correct alignment. Then I removed one objective lens and repositioned it. Bit tricky to do but it improved matters considerably.

Bottomline: OK for the price.


 
10x25 Binocular
10x25 Binocular
DX Price: $7.58

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Ownership verified by DX Quite compact
Posted by Budget on 8/12/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstar
Build Quality: starstar
Usefulness: starstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstar

Pros: Small size and reasonable optics for the price

Cons: Mine came quite misaligned so that each binocular tube gave an image displaced vertically and horizontally from the other.
Binocular tubes could be seen to not quite line up.

Other Thoughts: I disassembled the tubes but could not correct alignment. Then I removed one objective lens and repositioned it. Bit tricky to do but it improved matters considerably.

Bottomline: OK for the price.


 
12V LED Strip (30-LED  50cm White)
12V LED Strip (30-LED 50cm White)
DX Price: $9.80

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Ownership verified by DX Serious light source in cool white.
Posted by Budget on 7/31/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: A great buy to provide light in place of incandescent or fluorescent lamps. Drawing little more than 200 mA at 12 volts it rates about 2.5 watts

Cons: Only con would be if you prefer a warm white light rather than a cool one.

Other Thoughts: Looks waterproof enough to try an outside mounting. These are the larger Superflux LEDs and they produce plenty of light.

Bottomline: Buy some.


 
SD/MMC MP3 Player and Card Reader with Display (Black)
SD/MMC MP3 Player and Card Reader with Display (Black)
DX Price: $10.99

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Ownership verified by DX Plugged in to my bus stereo.
Posted by Budget on 7/30/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: I just connected this little gem to my stereo radio in my bus through the microphone input.
Wow! Excellent sound and no more skips going over a bump from CDs or MP3s on disk.
Love it!

Cons: No plug for DC in. I will have to fashion one to fit the battery space.

Other Thoughts: You can fill up a SD memory card with your chosen music for the week or have a bunch of prepared ones to swap to swap.

Bottomline: A great price for such a useful little item.


 
Stylish Mood Light Rotation Clock and Digital Thermostat (Silver)
Stylish Mood Light Rotation Clock and Digital Thermostat (Silver)
DX Price: $6.54

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Ownership verified by DX Good sturdy design and easy to see.
Posted by Budget on 7/30/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
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Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: I like this clock. The display is easily read at the angle most likely on a bedside table.
The light remains for only five seconds which is plenty to read the display. Sturdy compact shape difficult to knock over.

Cons: It is necessary to find the little buttons on the back to use some of the alternate functions when an easy access mode button could be an improvement.

Other Thoughts: The description is incorrect. Mode does not change by rotation of the clock, however one fixed setting does allow all the modes to cycle with each touch

Bottomline: You will like this clock. The light responds to the proximity of your hand without actually having to touch the clock.
Great gift item!
Good temperature function as well.


 
12V LED Strip (11-LED 33cm White)
12V LED Strip (11-LED 33cm White)
DX Price: $3.77

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Posted by Budget on 7/30/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: These are decoration lights which have the LEDs flashing in sequence one at a time. It is not a strip in which all the LEDs light at once to illuminate a space.

Cons: The description confused me as other steady LED light assemblies are also listed in the flashing category.

Other Thoughts: I will probably have a play with these to see if I can turn all LEDs on at the same time to try for illumination rather than decoration.

Bottomline: A good buy at a good price if you are after LEDs in a flashing sequence.


 
Arboro 12x25 Binocular
Arboro 12x25 Binocular
DX Price: $18.84

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Ownership verified by DX Definitely not a toy.
Posted by Budget on 7/30/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstar

Pros: Compact enough to fit your pocket and with good optics and plenty of light in dim conditions.

Cons: My sample came with a poorly aligned right eye ocular which will not focus to match the left. The view is still impressive as the eyes do adjust to compensate. I expect that some effort on my part will result in getting the alignment correct.

Other Thoughts: Models with a tilting bar for focus adjustment are easier to use than the rotating knob.

Bottomline: I like them, for the compact size and the excellent price for good quality binoculars.
They are not a toy, but you can buy them at a toy price.


 
28-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
28-LED LED Door Light for Vehicles (White)
DX Price: $10.27

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Ownership verified by DX Excellent light source
Posted by Budget on 7/28/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Plenty of light from this compact board with 28 miniature superflux LEDs. A well made product and easy to use.A larger version of the similar 12 LED board.

Cons: cool white light only.

Other Thoughts: 24 of the LEDs are arranged in series of three with 120 ohm current limiting resistors. The remaining four are in series pairs with 300 ohms. This is about the best compromise possible for efficiency with 28 LEDs. Draws around 250 mA. About three watts.

Bottomline: A best buy for the most LEDs on a compact board.
All the connectors you are likely to need for an easy installation.


 
12V Flexible Cuttable LED Tape (1M 60-LED White)
12V Flexible Cuttable LED Tape (1M 60-LED White)
DX Price: $18.55

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Ownership verified by DX Very versatile strip designed for efficiency
Posted by Budget on 7/19/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: I have seen this product from another source and it has many advantages. Use any multiple of the three LED sections for the amount of light desired. The surface mount LEDs are wide beam so diffusing covers are not needed. Easy to adapt for 24 volts by putting two identical cut sections in series. Looks like a 150 ohm resistor, just right to protect the LEDs at charging voltages and provide good light output.

Cons: Cut sections will require soldering to the rail pads unless suitable ribbon cable connectors are used. In that case the pads would be better gold plated for reliability. Contact cement may be needed if this strip does not have an adhesive backing.

Bottomline: Lots of possibilities with this strip. Bottom of cupboards to illuminate bench tops, replace fluoro tubes in a fluoro housing. You will think of others.
Good price for 66 SMD LEDs on a strip.


 
10mm Focused LED Flashlight Keychain Black 10-Pack
10mm Focused LED Flashlight Keychain Black 10-Pack
DX Price: $7.03

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Ownership verified by DX Bigger battery Bigger light
Posted by Budget on 7/16/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
Build Quality: starstarstarstar
Usefulness: starstarstarstarstar
Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: This bigger version actually contains two CR2025 lithium cells for a long life.
Nice bright focused spot as well as surrounding illumination

Cons: The only possible con is that these are little bulkier than the original for a keyring.

Other Thoughts: All the positives of the smaller cousin with possible longer life and brighter light.

Bottomline: Buy lots of them at this price.
Great little gifts for friends family and just for people you meet.


 
10mm Focused LED Flashlight Keychain (White)
10mm Focused LED Flashlight Keychain (White)
DX Price: $1.40

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Ownership verified by DX Bigger battery Bigger light
Posted by Budget on 7/16/2007
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Price: starstarstarstarstar
Ease of Use: starstarstarstarstar
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Pros: This bigger version actually contains two CR2025 lithium cells for a long life.
Nice bright focused spot as well as surrounding illumination

Cons: The only possible con is that these are little bulkier than the original for a keyring.

Other Thoughts: All the positives of the smaller cousin with possible longer life and brighter light.

Bottomline: Buy lots of them at this price.
Great little gifts for friends family and just for people you meet.


 
Bedside Projection Clock
Bedside Projection Clock
DX Price: $6.74

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Ownership verified by DX Neat little combination clock and flashlight
Posted by Budget on 7/9/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

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Pros: Feel for the clock in the dark press top and read time on ceiling all without moving off your back
Also doubles as a good 3 LED flashlight.

Cons: A little fiddly to set up the time date and alarm.Instruction sheet could be better written.

Other Thoughts: A switch turns the coloured light display on or off. OFF is good for battery life.
Time on ceiling easy to read and lasts a few seconds, enough to read

Bottomline: Good price and a useful item. You will have fun exploring it's modes of operation.


 
LED Headlamp 1W LED
LED Headlamp 1W LED
DX Price: $7.19

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Posted by Budget on 7/4/2007
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Pros: I am impressed. I have three other kinds all with multiple LEDs This appears to use a single Luxeon type. Very bright, wide beam light.Simple switch on and off.

Cons: no cons- a good product at a good price.

Other Thoughts: Put one of these on the head of each member of your household and you will not need any other lights. Just kidding but, they are that good

Bottomline: I am about to order more right now. Head band is secure and lamp sits in place and angle adjusts well and stays in place.


 
Dynamo Battery-free 3-LED Bike Lamp
Dynamo Battery-free 3-LED Bike Lamp
DX Price: $8.00

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Posted by Budget on 7/2/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

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Pros: Compact size fits easy in pocket or quick clip to bike clamp. Easy wind handle doubles as mount arm. Choice of one LED or three or flashing, cycles through switch.

Cons: Dynamo arm combination clamp bracket is a little loose in closed position

Other Thoughts: attractive matte black finish, well designed headlight.

Bottomline: a good wide beam angle suitable as a bike headlamp as well as a pocket dynamo flashlight.


 
Black Flashlight Keychain 22000mcd
Black Flashlight Keychain 22000mcd
DX Price: $1.29

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Ownership verified by DX Hard to beat this buy
Posted by Budget on 6/30/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

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Pros: I have bought this item many times. Last time only the black case was available. I use other addresses to have these shipped directly to friends and family as gifts. Makes a nice surprise while they wonder who sent them.
Marvelous. Read the rave reviews of others for the same design.

Cons: Absolutely no cons at this price. Have seen them at retail to twenty times this price per unit.

Other Thoughts: This is the original with the well chosen wide beam LED for good light spread.

Bottomline: Likely to last for ages. Get some spares as it will be way cheaper than ever replacing the two cell battery if ever needed.


 
Multicolored Rainbow LED Keychain Flashlights (7-Pack)
Multicolored Rainbow LED Keychain Flashlights (7-Pack)
DX Price: $4.00

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Posted by Budget on 6/30/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

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Pros: Like the white regular and focused and UV keychain LED flashlights these are a marvelous little item. Likely to last for ages. Read the reviews for the other choices in the same keychain LED design.

Cons: More a fun item than the white light from the others. Some colours might help to preserve your night vision.

Bottomline: Buy some after you try the white and UV ones.
All make great gifts at a price you can afford.


 
10mm Focused LED Flashlight Keychain Assorted Colors 5-Pack
10mm Focused LED Flashlight Keychain Assorted Colors 5-Pack
DX Price: $4.25

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Posted by Budget on 6/30/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
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Pros: Great little flashlight likely to last a very long time in normal use. One of mine arrived switched on and still shining brightly. Get plenty to hand out to friends and family. They can pick their colour.

Cons: no cons
one of the all time great buys

Other Thoughts: You would not wish to replace the two button cells if ever needed. Much cheaper to buy some spare flashlights now.

Bottomline: Get some, and the other similar black and clear ones as well.


 
UV Money Detector LED Flashlight Keychain 10-Pack
UV Money Detector LED Flashlight Keychain 10-Pack
DX Price: $5.15

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Posted by Budget on 6/30/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

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Pros: Just like the white LED version these are a great buy but for a different use. If you need to preserve your night vision or not draw attention the UV light is adequate to see with.
Works on Australian bank notes as well

Cons: No cons.
Cost of the parts way exceed the cost of the item.

Other Thoughts: Fun item!
Check out your dental work.

Bottomline: Another great buy after you have plenty of the white LED versions.


 
Indoor/Outdoor Digital Thermometer
Indoor/Outdoor Digital Thermometer
DX Price: $8.29

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Posted by Budget on 6/30/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
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Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: I found another use to monitor the fridge temperature in my RV.
The outdoor probe goes in the fridge and the indoor reading works as usual. You even have the record of maximum and minimum temperatures recorded to know if your food was ever at risk. Marvelous!

Cons: The slight difference in indoor/outdoor temperature reading when the probe is close to the unit, may well relate to their different total reading ranges.
Once time is allowed for the units to settle, they do well

Other Thoughts: You may find even more uses other than the intended one.

Bottomline: Good price, Get one!


 
Stylish Translucent Desktop LCD Clock with Digital Thermometer
Stylish Translucent Desktop LCD Clock with Digital Thermometer
DX Price: $8.24

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Posted by Budget on 6/29/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

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Pros: Excellent clock.
See the other reviews.
Neighbour saw mine and had to have three as gifts.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: Remember that thermistors in digital temperature displays need time to settle with the surroundings. Make sure clock is not in path of heating or cooling air and try the temperature reading with the light function switched off continuous

Bottomline: Another great gift item. Check out the BULKRATE and buy three at a time.


 
Car Decoration 12-LED Door Light
Car Decoration 12-LED Door Light
DX Price: $6.84

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Posted by Budget on 6/26/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

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Pros: Very easy install for it's intended purpose, but I have another in mind. Use these as a simple fit in the overhead or reading lamps in a RV or boat.
Designed for efficiency, drawing about 80mA they come in at about one watt. Three or four would do to replace a 12 volt fluorescent area lamp and give similar light for quite a bit less energy.

Cons: They produce the harsher bluish white light and some prefer the neutral or warmer white. Cannot think of another con for this excellent item.

Other Thoughts: Take out the fluorescent tubes or incandescent bulb or halogen from an existing lamp fitting and stick one or more of these in their place with the supplied adhesive block. Use for 24 volts simply by wiring pairs in series.

Bottomline: If there are similar available in neutral white and warm white along with the bright bluish white of these, we have a product to suit all


 
Dynamo 2-in-1 Hand-Crank LED Flashlight and Laser
Dynamo 2-in-1 Hand-Crank LED Flashlight and Laser
DX Price: $7.19

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Ownership verified by DX Fits in your palm laser and LED flashlight
Posted by Budget on 6/26/2007
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Pros: This little dynamo laser and LED flashlight fits in your shirt pocket or the palm of your hand. Adequate single LED flashlight with an effective red laser pointer. Switch chooses between the two. has a wrist strap.

Cons: At this price there are none really. Switch is off in centre position, so you might leave one of the functions on in error. No problem. Just wind the crank again.

Other Thoughts: The winding folding crank handle has a smooth action and is of a size easy to wind.

Bottomline: Another product well worth the price.There are brighter flashlights, but this one gives adequate light in a neutral white colour.


 
White Flashlight Keychain 22000mcd
White Flashlight Keychain 22000mcd
DX Price: $1.23

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Posted by Budget on 6/26/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
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Pros: These are so good I just keep buying them. This colour as good as all the others. Clever design uses battery resistance to control LED current. Squeeze for short use or turn on with switch.

Cons: None with this excellent product. At this price it is unreasonable to expect to replace the batteries. Consider the item disposable

Other Thoughts: They make great little gifts so buy lots. I have been using these for months. Expect life may be years with the kind of average use most will have.

Bottomline: Buy these while still available A great little flashlight likely to always be at hand.


 
LED Headlamp 8 LED
LED Headlamp 8 LED
DX Price: $5.21

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Posted by Budget on 6/26/2007
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Pros: Similar to other headband flashlights this one is very useful for hands free operation where light is needed. Switch chooses 2,4 or 8 LEDs. No flashing selection. Lamp section swivels to point at angle required. Plenty of light.

Cons: A little bulkier than some more compact models although the over-top elastic strap should prevent the lamp slipping down on your head.

Other Thoughts: I bought two in identical packages with identical markings.Both packages stated that LEDs were Super-Bright White. One did. The other contained RED LEDs and made the value of that one much more limited.

Bottomline: A good headband hands free flashlight at a good price provided yours is not one of the RED LED mistakes.It will be very difficult to tell which LEDs are used without opening the bubble pack.


 
Black Flashlight Keychain 22000mcd 10-pack
Black Flashlight Keychain 22000mcd 10-pack
DX Price: $4.47

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Ownership verified by DX Best little buy in years
Posted by Budget on 6/6/2007
Involvement: Expert (understands the inner workings) - Ownership: more than 1 month

Price: starstarstarstarstar
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Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar

Pros: Clever design running LED and relying on battery resistance to control brightness. LED is overdriven to be very bright as a most useful little flashlight. Over driving LED shortens life, but who cares, it should last a very long time used normally.

Cons: There are none at this price. Buy enough so that it is a throwaway if the battery runs down. It would cost you heaps more than the item to replace the battery of two button cells.

Other Thoughts: I have bought more than one hundred of these from another supplier over the last year. Make great little gifts. Likely to last for years with normal occasional use. One arrived swithched on in the post and still works fine.

Bottomline: Get these while they last.


 
LED Bulb Testing Box White
LED Bulb Testing Box White
DX Price: $5.07

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Posted by Budget on 6/4/2007
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Pros: I bought this little gem from a supplier in China several months ago.
Works like a charm for testing all LEDs with leads even the four legged ones

Cons: cannot think of any

Other Thoughts: Could not find this item in your SEARCH with LED tester input.

Bottomline: Very handy tester for checking LEDs and making LED comparisons and comparing output at different current input.