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11-27-06

Electrilite Flashlight

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This cool flashlight doesn't need batteries and will charge itself -- and cell phones -- with a quick hand crank. One minute of windup gives 30 minutes of light. Most other windup emergency products I have seen have are bulky radios with a little beam for lighting. This product combines three high powered LEDs with a radio that has a rather loud speaker. This is also the only hand crank flashlight/radio I am aware of that has a built-in adapter outlet to charge cell phones. Combine that with a really sleek looking design, and you have a great flashlight.

Whenever the local power goes out, this is the product I want to have around. It allows me to communicate with people by charging my cell phone and it allows me to hear news from the radio.

-- Mike King

Electrilite Flashlight
$24
Available from Cool Stuff Cheap

Manufactured by Electrilite

 


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#1 | Thu, 07-23-09 07:11
Judy Baxter

I loved this flashlight, and gave one to my son and family for Christmas. Only problem, the on/off switch is not distinct, it is hard to tell if you are leaving it on. At least that's what I think happened. Anyway, after about 18 months , mostly not in use, it stopped charging. Not very good for emergencies.

I bought a similar one with fewer functions, and it says 2 year warranty. We shall see how it does.

 

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