PHOTON RAV'N
'N, retail $37.95 (Photonlight.com)
'N isn't a flashlight you work with, it's a flashlight you play with.'N comes in two models; one which produces a band of continuously changing color, and another which produces strobe-like flashes of color.
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'N comes in a more attractive than usual retail package, which contains the R'N itself, three 'crystals' that fit over the LED, a set of Energizer lithium batteries, and a little velvet drawstring pouch to keep the light & 'crystals' safe. The light is equipped with a small split ring in the tail, which itself is affixed to a larger keyring.'N on, just give it a squeeze on the main part of the body anywhere from the center to near the tail ring. Squeeze again to turn it off. You can see the shiny brass switch contact inside, so you can tell where to press if you get amped up on "X" and forget. :)'N will produce a funny looking, somewhat whitish pulsating light - until you move it. Then you are rewarded with an explosive shower of brilliant, saturated colors.
'N won't 'burp', but you will feel a satisfying tactile snap when the lid is fitted into place.
'N is made from a special glass-filled polyurethane compound, and is essentially indestructible. The rave & dance crowd will appreciate the fact that there is no small plastic switch to break off, something that occasionally happens when you swing the lights around and they hit something or each other.
Unlike the Photon II, there *is* a circuit board inside though, and like any electronic device, this *could* be damaged if it were abused badly enough. From what I can tell by what I can see though, such an event is highly unlikely as the board is supported by the batteries on one side, and a sturdy spring leaf & four LED leads on the other; thus giving the board some very valuable protection from accidental impacts.
'N is not shown as being waterproof, but the package does come with instructions for reviving a wet light. I would keep it away from pools, beaches, and tubs; but if someone throws a drink in your face, dousing your light, just dry it (and yourself) off and go about your business; as it appears to be nicely splash-resistant.
'N comes with several accessories.'N Crystals', the light itself, and a little velvet pouch
to keep everything in. The back of the instruction card is a neat holographic rainbow thingie, shown here as the surface on which the other stuff is sitting.'N Crystals, just press them over the small hosel on the end of the light.
They will then light up all pretty inside, and intensify the explosive rainbow of light, plus give you some different patterns when swung or moved about.'N doesn't need to be swung about on a cord to be effective; it was designed so that holding the light in your hand and flailing your arms about produces the same colored ribbons of light.
'N are being tested....er... played with.
That means I'm going clubbing sometime this week. Or I can try them at a Mariners game (that should guarantee me a spot on the Jumbotron!).
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