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  Review: Anchor charging cable (productReview)
  That one that needs to be held in a specific way to work. Or the one you’ve pulled out of the wall - accidentally or otherwise - by the lead that now needs a little wiggle to get it started. And doesn’t always get through an entire charge. Typically, standard plastic leads are only designed to get through 10,000 bends and twists before they break.
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  Review: Mio MiVue C330 dash cam (productReview)
  The MiVue C330 features a dated Mini-USB port, a connector that isn't commonly used anymore. It comes with a moulded 12v socket on the lead, so if you want to use this with a dual USB adaptor (allowing you to charge something else from your 12v socket) you'll more than likely have to buy another lead unless you have one knocking about the house. 
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  Review: Coleman Twist+ 300 lantern (productReview)
  width=500&height=400" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/58a8e20849964fe78733c53b1fa175a8" /> The Coleman Twist+ 300 will recharge two electronic devices simultaneously, with a full size and micro USB socket situated at the top of the unit. When not in use, the lantern can be charged via a USB lead, which means you can recharge or top up the battery on car journeys. When fully charged, the leads can be stored in a compartment in the base of the lantern. The 3.7V  lithium-ion battery provides up to nine hours of life when the maximum brightness setting is selected, but this will drop by up to a third if you start using the lantern to charge up electrical devices.
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  Review: Aukey PB-C13 18000mAh jump starter pack (productReview)
  However, if you shop around online, you can usually get hold of one for nearer £70 but, even then, it’s a fair bit more expensive than the traditional, huge, lead-acid battery powered jump packs. What’s it like? From the package, the jump starter comes in a carry case with a charger for a three-in socket, a 12v hook up and clips to hook it up to the car battery.
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  Review: Ring RTC1000 Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator (productReview)
  The 12v connector can be neatly wound away on a spindle, saving the normal tangle you get yourself into. The 3.5m lead isn’t perhaps as long as some on the market but can do the job of reaching the tyre furthest away from the in-car power supply. Much improved is the tyre valve connector which, unlike many others, is now sturdier.
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  Review: Iceworks 7000 portable phone charger (productReview)
  In theory that means you could use a USB C to USB micro lead to charge a non-compatible device. Or you could just buy the right one for you in the first place.

  Review: Mio MiVue 658 WiFi dash camera (productReview)
  What’s it like? A little bit fiddly to start with as you cannot attach the power lead without first removing the rear-plastic cover. Our test camera's cover was very reluctant to come off - in fact, it had to be prised off with a screwdriver. We were very close to sending it back as we assumed the cover was faulty and jammed shut, but once it had been removed once it became much easier. 
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  Review: Nextbase 222 dash camera (productReview)
  In the box is both an adhesive mount and a suction cup type, the latter of which we prefer. The power lead goes into the mount rather than the camera itself, which is much tidier, while the mount has one ball type adjustor for getting the camera in the right place. It means you no longer have to faff with various tighteners. 
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  Review: Wahoo TICKR Fit heart rate monitor (productReview)
  However, when it comes to recharging, we found it to be quite fiddly. Unlike some other heart rate monitors, you can't simply attach a USB lead. Instead the TICKR Fit has to be magnetically attached to a dock and this can be quite fiddly as the dock is small. The lead is also quite short, which means you have to put it on the floor next to the plug or USB port it's connected to.  
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  Review: Mio MiVue 766 WiFi dash cam (productReview)
  Video playback is really good and it's very simple to set-up. It's a pity that some essentials like the microSD card and USB lead are missing. Annoyingly, the camera isn't compatible with a standard micro USB either, which means you have to buy a specific Mio cable to connect the unit to a laptop/desktop computer to access the free MiVue Manager software and transfer video clips or overlay your trips on Google Maps, via the GPS.
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  Review: Dyson V6 cordless vacuum (productReview)
  The only nagging thing we found was the fiddly waste chamber, which can infuriate after a couple of unsuccessful minutes of trying to reattach it. However, niggles aide, the The Dyson V6 cordless is a class leading cleaning product.
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  Review: YI Smart dash cam (productReview)
  It's a neat looking thing too, and a lot less intrusive or bulky than many other dashcams. The power lead goes in the right-hand side, the MicroSD card in the left - and you're ready to go.  Like most dash cams, the YI is designed to be something you can forget about. It will turn on when you switch on the ignition and start recording immediately.
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  Review: Campingaz Powerbox Plus 28L electric cooler (productReview)
  The cooler can also be plugged into the mains, which means you can chill the box before loading it up and putting it in the back of your camper or car. However, a mains power lead isn't included with the box, which means you'll have to buy one if you want to charge it via a three pin plug socket. 

  Review: RAC in-car harness and seat belt connector (productReview)
  There's a grab strap at the back of the harness together with a D ring to attach the connector, this can also be used to attach a lead so the harness can be used for walking your dog as well. There's bright orange high viz on the harness for safety when walking to and from the car as well. The seat belt connector is straight forward; one end connects to the harness and the other clicks into the seat belt of your car.
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  Review: Ring RAC 610 analogue air compressor (productReview)
  Plugging it in and connecting it to your car’s tyre valve is very easy and intuitive, although you might miss that torch function of the 635 if you’re attempting to do it on the side of a dark road. The three-metre power lead unwinds easily and is long enough for most purposes.

  Review: Hiplok Z-Lok (productReview)
  The obvious use is for tying your bike to fences and the like but use your imagination and it's also good for securing your bike to car roof racks, attaching your bag to a chair or even fixing a dog lead to a drainpipe. What's it like?
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  Review: Ring RBGDC200 dash camera (productReview)
  The power cord is long enough to route out of sight and hide away, while the camera is discreet enough to fit behind the rear-view mirror. That said, the power lead itself has an old fashioned DC connection at the camera end, instead of the usual Mini- or Micro-USB connector. That means finding a hard-wire kit is difficult. Once installed the dash camera works like any other.
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  Review: Nextbase 312GW dash cam (productReview)
  The quick release system means you can leave the suction mount in place in the screen, hooked up to the power lead. When you leave the car the body of the camera can be removed, then slotted back in place when you want to get back on the road, with no need to adjust camera angles or fiddle around with wires. Review: Nextbase 322GW dash cam (productReview)
  But with the Series 2 range, Nextbase has addressed this with a new mount which is excellent. The power lead goes to the mount rather than the dash cam and with one ball type adjustor, it's easy to get the camera in the right place without having to adjust various tighteners. The clever bit is the magnetic connector which means you can easily take off the camera without having to remove the mount.
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  Husqvarna Aspire H50-P4A hedge trimmer (productReview)
  Corded electric hedge trimmers can be a right faff to use, especially if your hedging is a good distance from a power socket. Not only that, but as you try and manoeuvre the trimmer there's always a risk you could snag the lead and kill the trimmer dead.  That's where cordless electric trimmers like this Husqvarna Aspire H50-P4A come in. Without the restrictions of a cable, cordless hedge trimmers are much more versatility and easier to use - how many times have you put off trimming your hedge because you can't be bothered to set everything up?