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cavemancolumbus

New member

• Apr 14, 2004

• #1

new light, charged by shaking it, no batteries
http://www.nightstarflashlight.co.uk

Anyone seen or had a play with one?

 

bubba

Administrator

• Apr 15, 2004

• #2

What a great idea - might try one for my backup light.

30 seconds of shaking = 20 mins light, very impressive. Gets good reviews on amazon.com

 

SamT

Moderator

• Apr 15, 2004

• #3

Nice idea - bit big for a backup though

10" (25cm) x 2" (5cm) diameter (max)

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bubba

Administrator

• Apr 15, 2004

• #4

Ah bugger me - I didn't read that bit - they looked kinda small in the pics....maybe they'll bring out a mini-version.

 

Stu

Active member

• Apr 15, 2004

• #5

Girlfriends son has one that is way smaller. About palm size. Works on magnet moving back and forth. Try to find out where he got it.

 

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Titch98

Guest

• Apr 26, 2004

• #6

Cool......even doubles up as a compass!!

Don't think that with the features offered, 25cm is too big for an emergency light thats 11oz and waterproof...........and no worries about batteries running out!!

 

underground

Active member

• Apr 27, 2004

• #7

IIRC, this is similar to a light which got a mention in Descent a few issues back, intended for aircraft survival kits and that sort of thing. The one in Descent, however, was rated as a bit of a dog....

 

hrock

New member

• Jun 1, 2004

• #8

i sore these things for sail in the gadgetshop.
worked ok but look brakable for a cave. gave out an ok light.

 

rich

New member

• Jun 2, 2004

• #9

Because of the great big magnet you wouldn't want it anywhere a compass. Or any sensitive electronics for that matter. If you buy one, don't leave it on top of your telly or next to your laptop for example.

Also I imagine it would be unpleasant carrying it in a tackle sack with the magnet knocking back and forth.

And to top it off, the company spams.