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Indigo Self- Sufficient LED Lantern | 
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| Brand: Freeplay
Category: Sports
Buy New: $38.99 - $39.99
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Rating: 5 reviews
Sales Rank: 26698
Media: Misc.
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
ASIN: B000K9FCGI
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| Features:
| • | adjustable brightness | | • | wind-up and rechargeable | | • | 1000,000 hour LED life | | • | no batteries or bulbs required | | • | up to 70 hours constane shine |
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Product Description
Freeplay indigo is the worlds most reiable and dependable lantern. the 7 led ultra bright cluster with variable brightness gives you the choice between night light and ultra bright. this means longer shine times and ultimate dependability with the freedom to match your lighting requirements to your specific application. the directional led makes it an ideal task light for illuminating specifc areas for reading or working, and can be used as a handy flashlightperformance wind vs shine 60 secs (cluster) = up to 3 hours (night light) 60 secs (cluster) = up to 6 mins (max-bright) 60 secs (LED)= up to 1 hour charge vs shine fully charged (cluster) = up to 70 hours (night light) fully charged (cluster) = up to 2.5 hours (max-light) fully charged (LED) = up to 40 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
Don't forget non-crank charging... July 6, 2008
I've had this bugger for about a month now and have enjoyed using it. I have been using it in lieu of my bedside lamp as it provides enough light before bedtime. I had taken to cranking it for a couple minutes each night in an effort to get it back to full charge. Yesterday, however, I noticed that it has a mini-USB port. As I type this, I have it hooked into my computer taking a recharge. There are in-the-wall chargers available that use the mini-USB charge port as well.
solid, well-designed lamp May 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After seeing the U.S. Geological Survey's new, revised seismic hazard map, I realized that the area where I live might be subjected to a prolonged power outage, hence the potential need for a long-duration source of illumination. I already bought one of those super-cheap Coleman LED lamps, but the fickle switch left me in doubt as to its dependability under trying circumstances.
The popular Freeplay Indigo is a much higher-quality device by comparison: the construction is more rugged, and both the dial and push-button switches inspire confidence. Illumination is also somewhat superior. One can easily read by this lamp. All together, a very nice piece of gear that should last a long time.
 Indigo LED Table Lantern: Recharge your light! July 9, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was looking for something to hide away for those infrequent, but never planned power outages. After the last one struck, I went online looking for some self powered (or human powered) options and found the Indigo LED table Lantern.
The Good: Comes with a plug in for wall charging. Instructions not necessary, easy to work. Winding even for short amounts of time produces respectable lighting times. LED provides bright light, and "spotlight" was a great feature to add... very useful. Brightness may be adjusted to conserve battery power. Winding handle feels solid, and the case has a good grip to it.
Nuetral: The unit emits LED "white" light, which is different from the normal "vanilla" light emitted from standard bulb flashlights/ lanterns. It does illuminate things fully, but compare it against a regular non-LED flashlight to see the difference.
The Bad: While the brightness is good, even at it's highest setting it doesn't cover much ground. Must be held up high to illuminate objects within a medium radius. A bit pricey for such a small unit.
The Verdict: A solid table lamp that provides good light-even if it doesn't reach that far. While there may not be a better self-charging table lantern out yet-this does seem to be a bit expensive for what you get.
Top of the line December 16, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is the best wind up light you're going to find. I advise everyone to get one for that unexpected event. Our power goes out about twice a winter from ice storms and this is one of my favorite lights and can be depended on along with the light from the freeplay plus. I got mine at the local Target store and I think it was only $35.00 and well worth it.
my favorite for power outages October 25, 2006
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
Just went through a one week power outage in Buffalo and here's what helped:
1. Crank LED Flashlights are great. I had one from Gander Mountain with 3 leds and you could select
either one or three leds to light. I also used two Lightwave led flashlights, the 7 led model and the 3
led model. Both are great and lasted all week. My favorite was the Freeplay Indigo led lamp. Worked great
and I carried it everywhere. Candles are ok but you can't walk with them, they're dangerous, and they
melt faster than you think.
2. Get a led headlamp for hands-free, up-close work. I used a Princeton Headlamp but got the most use
from a PantherVision ballcap that has 2 leds embedded in the visor. Put it on in the morning and it was
there whenever I needed it.
3. Radios are a must. The Freeplay crank radios are great and a must. I also grabbed the "Safety Cross 6
in 1" crank radio/flashlight when I went somewhere - I wish it had AM but it's just FM. Two other great
radios to have are the GE Superadio and, even better, the Grundig S350. I like the Grundig best because
you can forget to leave it on and run out of batteries, a great feature. The GE Superradio sounds much
better and I used it when I needed a break from Emergency Radio to listen to real music. The GE uses 6 D
batteries and the Grundig uses 5 buy they last forever.
4. Check out the "Basepump". It's a sump pump that operates off your house's water pressure - no power
required. It can be your primary sump pump or added as a "power out backup". What a great product.
5. Didn't have a generator, would have been nice, not sure I'll get one. If you do, read the directions
and know them cold. Start the generator once every 3 months. Have an electrician rewire your box so that
you can shut your box off and power your entire house from the generator. If you are not moving for a
long time consider a natural gas backup generator. If you want something cheaper and portable everyone
raved about the newer Honda generators with the automatic cut back, low oil shutoff, etc. I think it's
the Honda EU3000is ?
6. We had trees down everywhere. I had a Fiskars axe (the lighter head) and a Fiskars hatchet: both
outstanding tools. Didn't have a chain saw but I do now, bought the smallest sthil model. You really
don't need much more than a 12-14" bar.
7. Keep some canned in your pantry. Fruit Cocktail, soup, beans, tough to eat them cold but they work.
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