Life Gear LGTF38 LED Flashlight with LED Reading Lamp, NOAA Emergency AM/FM Radio with Alert and Weatherband
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Life Gear LGTF38 LED Flashlight with LED Reading Lamp, NOAA Emergency AM/FM Radio with Alert and Weatherband
Customer Review: Crank Power Does NOT Work
Summary: 1 Stars
As far as I'm concerned, the only reason to purchase a device of this type is the crank power feature. I can purchase AA battery powered flashlight that is 10x smaller and lighter than this thing that puts out better light. I can purchase a AA battery powered radio that is smaller, lighter, and has better reception than this thing.
So, the crank feature is all I really care about. Does it work? Heck NO. The biggest defect in this device is the "rechargeable battery" and its connection. It broke pretty much right out of the package. Second time I tried plugging the rechargeable battery in, the entire connection pushed into the device and broke. I'm basically left with two loose wires for a battery connection. Extremely flimsy wiring.
The rechargeable battery is a joke. Its one of those tiny little round batteries normally used in watches or key fob. Capable of powering a single LED. Definitely not capable of powering a radio for longer than 30 seconds.
Customer Review: Don't waste your money.
Summary: 1 Stars
Unit comes without an AC charger. The packaging states that you can ask for a "free" adapter, but of course, the customer is charged "shipping and handling" of the device; a $5.95 fee in my case, as opposed to a similar 6V adapter available for $2.97 at RadioShack.
The larger rechargeable battery pack that is shown in the direction has been replaced with a small watch battery (0.75" Dia, 0.125" thick) that exhausts itself entirely from a full charge in a few minutes with the LED flashlight as the sole load.
It may be unfair, but these two items strike me as evidence that Life Gear is more interested in making an immediate buck at the cost of any customer loyalty. Since there are cheaper alternatives with the same capabilities and better battery performance, I'd encourage others to shop around rather than being saddled with a Life Gear product.
Customer Review: Awesome Radio - Very Cool Reading Light
Summary: 5 Stars
This Product Rocks ! This is a great product for everyday use. I actually bought this to have for emergency basis but really like it for my everyday use. The radio works very well and has 7 weatherband stations. I didn't realize it had a clock and alarm. This was a nice bonus. I also went online and ordered the cell phone adapter from the Life Gear website. It was free. Very cool. The unit really impressed me and with the duration of the charge. I like the fact that it can be powered by DC,Battery, and Crank. The radio lasted 1 hour and 20 minutes without batteries. This was really impressive. The last feature that I really loved was the LED reading light. This is really cool and bright. It hides nicely inset into the body and turns off when closed. This product is winner and I recommend it.Customer Review: Most inferior
Summary: 1 Stars
I have been wanting this type of emergency radio for sometime. Typically they cost around $50.00. The price for this one seemed a good value.
However, when I received it I immediately noticed it was very cheaply made and it did not include the charging adapter nor the plug to charge a cell phone. The fine print indicated the purchaser must send $11.95 handling charge for the adaptors. The digital readout did not work, both AM and FM reception was not good. Also, it did not receive any of the Weather Channels. After receiving the adapters and trying to understand the controls, I opted to return it. Amazon will refund the initial cost, but not the "handling" fees for the "free" adapters. Beware of this product.
Customer Review: No cord for cell phone charging!
Summary: 1 Stars
I ordered this item from the daily special because the text said it came with a cell phone charger. My radio arrived today and there was no cell phone charger. There was no included cord for this purpose. I also expected the power adapter to be included. I did not see in the original description that the power cord had to be ordered separately and more money paid for shipping it. The whole description was very misleading. The packaging also states that Quad Power includes "Crank power and solar power". This radio is not ever close to having a solar panel. I am very disappointed about not having a power adapter cord and a cell phone charger being included.