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Review on 2021 iRonsnow IS-088+ Solar Hand Crank Radio with AM/FM/NOAA/WB Weather Alerts, Dynamo LED Flashlight & 2000mAh Power Bank for iPhone/Android - Black by Chef Deane

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Highly recommended, good value for money, thoughtful design

This is an amazing product with soul. The package arrives exactly as described. In fact, I didn't expect it to come with two sets of cables (a USB charger and an extra cable). It was smaller than expected, slightly smaller than my Samsung S5. It's easier to clean, so no complaints. -- Radio: After starting, the radio will play 3 songs and a whole commercial within 100 seconds. As I write this, the little radio is still playing. The sound is crystal clear. The tuner is sensitive enough to find the station. The dials are cleverly attached to the case, so you don't accidentally turn them. The antenna is adjustable.-- Light: VERY bright. The description says 50 lumens. The light is so bright it hurts to shine in my eyes. However, the refraction of light is designed for longer distances, which is more useful for hiking in the dark than for close-range applications (e.g. making a fire). The cone of light looks like a bullseye, darkness and a ring of light around it. Battery life: Excellent. 100 seconds of cranking resulted in a 7 minute radio. In addition, when the device is charging, the red light will illuminate to indicate that the battery is being charged. The ambient light from my bedroom is enough to charge the solar panel. Rating: It costs money, if not something. The body is strong, durable and compact enough to take with you almost anywhere. The battery life is great, the radio is crystal clear, and the lighting is decent enough that I could use it while hiking, camping, or in an emergency bag. I highly recommend.

Pros
  • You will receive a compact survival radio
Cons
  • A dubious purchase for the elderly