Geekscape Tech Review: Nite Ize INOVA STS PowerSwitch, Nite Howl Glowing Collar, and Radiant 300 Rechargeable Lantern
This is yet review of Nite Ize products, and it is an illuminated one. Yes, its time for a glowing review of the INOVA STS PowerSwitch, the Night Howl Dog Collar, and the Radiant 300 Rechargeable Lantern.
The first is the Nite Ize INOVA STS PowerSwitch, which is a lantern made for the cranium. When the INOVA STS PowerSwitch is attached to your head, you can swipe your finger to turn it on or off. If you swipe to your left you get a white light, swipe left again and you will get a blinking light. Should you swipe to the right, you will get the same results, but with a red light. I had a difficult time getting it to work at first, but I have a hunch that repeated attempts could make it easier.
As for the power, it has a Lithium Ion battery that is rechargeable, or you also have the option of 3 AAA batteries with a maximum of 280 lumens. By the way, it is also IPX7 waterproof.
I would have to say that the INOVA STS PowerSwitch is quite a deal, and it can be purchased on the Nite Ize site for $59.99 along with the accessories of Battery Pack ($24.99), Bike Mount ($6.99), Headlamp Bracket and Strap ($6.99), along with Helmet Mount ($6.99).
This next item is definitely is a very useful light on the head, but only if you are a dog. This is the Nite Ize NiteHowl glowing collar.
It is made for dogs with 12-27 inch necks, and you literally have to cut it with scissors or knife to adjust it. It is designed to pop one end in and out for putting on your dog, and the glow can be blinking if you like. It does operate on batteries, so it can’t glow forever.
However, it is handy to have what looks like a lightsaber around your furry friend’s neck. Like most dog owners, I let my dog out in the dark of night, and now I can see her a whole lot easily. It helps when it comes to wiping her paws as well. I am amazed how easy it is to lose the rag to wipe my dog’s paws.
You can get the NiteHowl glowing collar in Green, Blue, Red, or Orange for about $12.19 on the Nite Ize site.
I will end with the Radiant 300 Rechargeable Lantern. The Nite Ize Radiant 300 Rechargeable Lantern has a one button operation. By clicking it once, you will get a bright white light, and clicking it a few more time will turn the luminosity down. If you hold down the button, then the light will glow red. It shines very brightly, and it has an optical diffuser made for a uniform beam pattern.
What makes the Nite Ize Radiant 300 lantern great is that it is rechargeable, and there are USB ports for charging the lantern as well as a way to allow the lantern to charge mobile devices.
Yes, this is a very useful tool to have in this mobile age, and it is available for $44.99 on the Nite Ize site.
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