 "A handy item to own" | 2008-08-04 |
| - Reviewed By djames163 |
Sir Ian Sinclair, one of the first folks to make a consumer computer (he was none too successful) has a very good product here.
I originally bought one of these in the UK at The Conran Shop and use it often. When the power goes out, this little light is really useful. It is so small that you can leave it in a drawer or spot and just reach for it in the dark.
The thing has a lifespan that seems impossible - like 10 years.
If like me, you make sure that Amazon has something in the mail to you often, you have spent more money less wisely on other products. |
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| "Little Mighty Light" | 2008-07-17 |
| - Reviewed By heliostore |
Brightness issue:
This little pack gives off surprisingly bright light, considering its size.
Ease of Use:
Note that this type of credid-card size flashlights don't have a switch that keeps the light on constantly. This means you will have to manually keep it pressed if you want the light to stay on. And this could be tiring after a while, particularly one is likely to use in emegency and need to save energy and effort focusing on other things. However, this particular plastic exterior requires a lot less muscular energy to keep it pressed, in comparison to another more expensive design that uses metallic casing.
Battery issue:
As far as I can see, this thing is not designed to be taken apart. The plastic casing is translucent and it reveals 3 lithium-like batteries inside. I suppose the claim by Eon that this can be used for 5-10 years is true, since I bought several with metalic casing 3-4 years ago and they are still working. However, I didn't use them often enough and long enough to really see how long they are good for in continuous use (muscle gets tired pressing metallic case).
You can get very cheap ones (around $5) that look like EON's, but they usually say it lasts 5 years, with 1-hour of continuous use. That definitely looks bad in comparison to this one, which claims a 168 hour use. Maybe Consumer Reports could test this out.
Portability
You can put this in your pocket easily. And if your wallet is not too stuffed, you can even put it in there.
Price:
At the time of this writing (July 2008), Amazon.com still has special offer on this item (buy 3, get 1 free). To make the best of this offer, make sure you buy in separate batches if you plan to buy 8, 12, or more. They don't seem to smart enough at the checkout to automatically give 1 free for every 3 you buy. |
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 "eon ice card light" | 2008-01-29 |
| - Reviewed By User: AKO6IHT0Y9ISD |
| Easier to use, the pushbutton is more apparent on the card. Not as sleek as the stainless steel. Overall great product |
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| "Eon Light Card" | 2007-03-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3BZF4HI2PIPT6 |
| It's great and fits into your wallet. Makes a great gift! |
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| "perfect & convenient" | 2007-01-11 |
| - Reviewed By xdancer105 |
i keep this in a wallet for use when i am at a concert, the ballet, the theatre, etc. and i either need to find something in my bag or need to see something on my program -- it is a bright light but not a WHITE light and should therefore distract others and performers minimally.
a great slim longlasting flashlight. |
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 "Nice size but odd blue tint to light" | 2006-05-19 |
| - Reviewed By ksscott2 |
This light seems very well built and I admit that the light is bright. However, the light is also blue. I'm not sure why that is or if the black case version of this light has the same issue. You can see everything fine in the dark but it takes a moment to adjust to seeing everything in a blue tint.
The size is great. It is a little thicker than a regular credit card. It would fit in your wallet but you would not want to do this as the pressure of the wallet would cause the switch that is on the flat surface to light up the light. Another issue for me is that the switch does not stay on unless you are pressing it. There are times when it is nice to turn a flashlight on and set it down so you can use both hands. |
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| "Awesome Light!!" | 2006-01-15 |
| - Reviewed By georgiapeech |
| This light is so bright! Not only is it small and fits into your pocket, it has helped us so much with reading small print!! If you have elderly parents or grandparents, this is a MUST!! I am ordering more.....a great gift!! |
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| "Love the Convenience" | 2005-10-06 |
| - Reviewed By seamadvalguy |
I have been looking for some sort of compact "portable" flashlight for sometime. I didn't want one that was attached to my key chain because with the car remote on there, there is already too much bulky stuff on there
So I saw this and thought I'd give it a shot. It is great! Easily fits into the inside pocket of a jacket, laptop carrying case, back pocket of your pants, where ever.
It is bright and easy to handle whether lighthing a pathway to walk or a key hole on a lock.
I highly recommend this (or any of the other colors :) ) |
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