"Photon-like" Mini-Keychain

 
 
 
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Light Type: LED
Light Class: Pocket / Keychain

Short Description:

These little critters were sent to us from Hong Kong. They are a tiny replication of the Photon II made by LRI. They run on two CR1220 lithium coin cells. Press on the tiny switch for momentary on/off, slide the switch for constant on use. They use a tiny 3mm LED for light and 3 screws must be removed to change the batteries. They are made by an unknown manufacturer and include a swivel and split rings for keychain attachment. A white housing/white LED unit and a blue housing/blue LED unit were evaluated.

No Package
Bezel
Size vs. common aluminum 2-AA light
Beam picture - White LED
Beam Picture - Blue LED

Reviewer's Impressions:

"Cute" is about all I can say about these lights. They are an imitation (and a rather poor one) of the Photon II. The switch is very sensitive and only slight pressure is needed to turn them on. In order to say, keeping them in your pocket will certainly result in a dead battery.

The body is inexpensive plastic and although the batteries are replaceable, I would hazard to guess that you would be better off just disposing of the unit when the batteries die and purchasing another one.


(Photon II vs. Mini-Keychain light - note similar body shape)

Overall there is not much to say about these lights. The white light is very dim but has a smooth output beam sufficient for finding a keyhole, but that's about it. The blue beam is very blotchy but brighter. It is not water resistant, doesn't appear very durable and the switch is so sensitive you shouldn't risk carrying it in your pocket unless you just want a very cute little dead battery carrier.

+ + + Pluses: Cute

- - - Minuses: Not water resistant, Dim, Difficult battery change, Touchy switch


Quick Facts Table:

Review Date ............................. July 2002
Case Material ........................... Plastic
Case Features ..........................  
Case Access Type .................... 3 Phillips screws - clamshell open
Switch Type ............................. Press momentary, slide for constant on
Reflector Type ......................... None
Lens Type ................................

None

Bulb Type ................................. 3mm LED
Beam Type ............................... Flood
Beam Characteristics ............... White - smooth, Blue - swirled/blotchy
Lux Output (click for important details) White = 1, Blue = 3
Battery / Power Type................ 2 x 1220 lithium coin cell batteries
Battery Life (advertised) ........... Unknown
Environmental Protection ......... None
Special Items of Note ............... Overly sensitive switch
Warranty .................................. Unknown
Retail Cost ................................ Unknown
 

 

 
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