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: Adapters not included
Summary: 3 Stars
This isn't the highest quality emergency radio/light I've seen, but it works. My disappointment is that the AC power adapter and cell phone adapter do not come with it. There is a red sticker on the back that says I can go online to lifegearcompany.com to get the "free" adapters. However, I have to pay shipping. It's $5.95 for the power adapter, and I'm not sure what it is for the cell phone adapter. Also, both of these are out of stock until "July 1, 2009." This is July 10...so I'm going to have to keep checking back until they are available. The additional cost for the adapters is not made clear in the description on Amazon.Customer Review: Terrible weather band reception, never received accessories
Summary: 1 Stars
In two places I have lived, this radio does a terrible job of receiving the weather band transmissions. I have compared its reception to another brand, cheaper, weather radio, and the cheaper model far outperformed the Life Gear. So, it sucks at performing its one vital role, warning you of bad weather.
I also ordered the 'free' cell phone accessory and charger - shipping costs were very high. The cell phone adapter took a month to arrive and was not the right size. I never received the charger.
Skip this dreadful radio and go for a one that has SAME technology and can actually pick up the broadcasts.
Customer Review: Don't buy this device!
Summary: 1 Stars
Cheaply made and poorly designed. Out of the box mine wouldn't charge with the crank. The NiCad battery was too dead. NiCads have the worst issues with "charge memory" so what a dumb idea to use them in the first place. The solution, according the the instructions is the plug it into the wall for at least 12 hours. There is no charger included. Log onto their website and order their "free" charger for $5.95 shipping and handling. As an emergency device this is useless unless you have fresh AA batteries in it. The antenna is tiny and the radio reception is very poor, as well. I'm glad I got this one sale and only wasted $25.Customer Review: A MUST HAVE!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this for blackouts & emergencies..It's definately a must have..It has everything you can possibly need in an emergency radio..The LED flashlight, reading lamp, NOAA national alert system, AM/FM weather band radio, cell phone charger & siren/alarm clock..Whats really cool is the wind up charger..No need for batteries!!..But you do have the option of using 3 AA batteries if you like..You do have to go online though to order your cell phone adapter & AC power adapter for free..You just have to pay for shipping & handing cost..Thinking of ordering a couple more for the rest of my family..Customer Review: LGTF38 Radio/Light
Summary: 3 Stars
The first unit I received was defective- Appeared to have been dropped/treated roughly. The replacement unit, from Amazon in about 2 days, was fine.
The radio itself is like all "one size fits all" devices- does everything OK, but nothing is great. It does have a "Way cool" reading light built into the carry handle. The radio functions as expected, but the flashlight function is of little use- not particularly bright, and cumbersome to use.
All in all, it's OK, and not too pricey. If you are buying a similar unit, one without the flashlight is preferable.