Garrity "Ear Light": MINI-REVIEW
 
 
1½ Stars
Poor/Fair
         

Light Type: LED
Light Class: Headlamp (Sort of)

Short Description:

I'm going to keep this review short and sweet!

The Garrity ear-light is a new angle on the traditional "headlamp". It hooks over your ear, has 2 brightness levels and a flash mode. I use this little critter when computing at night. It shines a wide beam over the entire keyboard and allows me to type without turning on a larger light. It takes two 2032 coin cell batteries and is fully reversable for use on left or right ear. It swivels up and down and also in and out a little bit. It is surprisingly comfortable and compact. It will restrict your hearing a little in the ear it is on since the body of the light covers the opening to your ear. For only $10 at WalMart, I'm finding this to be an exceptionally useful utility light.

A great substitute for a full blown headlamp for reading in bed or typing in the dark.
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Quick Facts Table:

Review Date ............................. June 2004
Case Material ........................... Plastic/Rubber
Case Features .......................... Fits both right or left ear
Case Access Type .................... Twist off cap on back
Switch Type ............................. 4 position click - High, Low, Flash, Off
Reflector Type ......................... Silvered Plastic
Lens Type ................................

None
Bulb Type ................................. Wide Angle 5mm white LED
Beam Type ............................... Wide spot
Beam Characteristics ............... Slight ring at periphery, brighter center
Throw (Lux) at 1m (click for description) ~ 5 / 3 at beam center. (2.30 / 1.63 Comparison Chart equivalent)
Overall Output (click for description) ~ 140 / 70 (1.40 / 0.70 Comparison Chart equivalent)
Battery / Power Type................ 2 x 2032 coin cells - included
Battery Life (advertised) ........... "long lasting"... Expect about 8 hours before changing batteries
Environmental Protection ......... None
Special Items of Note ............... None
Warranty .................................. Lifetime
Retail Cost ................................ 10.00 US$ at Wal Mart
 

 
 
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