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Griffin iBeam Flashlight and Laser Pointer for iPod

 
Griffin iBeam Flashlight and Laser Pointer for iPod   By Griffin Technology
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 2.5/5Average rating of 2.5/5Average rating of 2.5/5Average rating of 2.5/5Average rating of 2.5/5

List Price: $19.99
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Product Features
  • Separate flashlight and laser pointer accessories for iPod use
  • Handy flashlight attachment helps find items in poorly lit areas
  • Class IIIa laser pointer assists in business presentations
  • Includes pair of snap-on caps that attach to keychains
  • Compatibility: iPod mini, iPod (3rd and 4th gen), iPod Photo (4th gen)

Editorial Review
Product Description
Introducing the Griffin iBeams, ready for your dock-connector iPod or iPod mini. The snap-on flashlight is great for finding keys in the dark. The other half of the package is a class IIIA laser pointer, handy for iPod-friendly presentations and other, less professional pursuits. Both units come with a snap-on protective cap that can be attached to any keychain for convenient portability and accessibility. The iBeams flashlight is surprisingly functional when a quick beam of light is required in a dark car or doorstep. The iBeams laser pointer is an amazingly powerful red laser beam that is capable of being seen over a quarter of a mile away. Need we say how much fun this could be? The Griffin iBeams represent a new category of iPod accessories that are fun, functional and easy on the "iPod gear" line of your budget.

Amazon.com Review
Amazon.com Review While your iPod won't start washing your dishes anytime soon, Griffin is committed to making sure it does just about everything else. The iBeam is the latest manifestation of this effort, turning your iPod into a combination flashlight/laser pointer, which is a handy combo for people who take their iPods everywhere. The package actually consists of two different attachments, both of which fit into an iPod's headphone and remote ports (they only work with docking models, including the iPod mini). Griffin recommends using the iBeam flashlight to find keys in the dark or to locate a keyhole when the porch light is off, while the laser pointer makes a good business aid during presentations. The accessories are compact and smooth, with shapes that seamlessly complement the iPod's contemporary design.

Both the flashlight and the laser pointer are easy to use and are a truly useful iPod accessory.
Features and Performance
Both the flashlight and the laser pointer are easy to use--simply snap on and point. They're also free of buttons and switches, turning on when connected and turning off when removed. And because they draw their power from the iPod itself, users don't need to worry about batteries.

We tested the flashlight attachment first, and it performed nicely. It emits a moderate amount of light with a relatively soft, wide beam. The beam certainly wouldn't make it as a camping flashlight, as it's too diffused to light a clear path, but it's more than adequate as a keychain-type light. iPod owners will find it particularly effective when they need to examine items in poorly lit rooms, such as the words written above the buttons on stereo components.

The laser pointer attachment, which is equipped with a class IIIa laser, works even better. Whether you're using it to enhance a PowerPoint performance or merely entertain your restless kitties, the bright red laser shows no signs of dimming. Both iBeam accessories also include snap-on caps with small holes for attaching to a keychain. This is a nice touch, as it would be easy to lose the iBeam items otherwise. --Rivers Janssen

Pros

  • Portable and easy to use, with no setup or batteries required
  • Flashlight excels at close-in tasks, such as finding keys in the dark
  • Class IIIa laser produces crisp point
  • Handy snap-on caps for keychain storage

Cons

  • Flashlight doesn't have the power to light a path

What's in the Box
iBeam flashlight, iBeam laser pointer, two snap-on caps.


Customer Reviews

Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5 Not for the new IPOD, 2005-12-29
I got this as a Christmas present, and the person buying it knew what IPOD I had (IPOD Video), but there is nothing on this page or on the packaging to indicate what versions of the IPOD it works with. So disappointed! Amazon needs to modify the item description to indicated which versions of the IPOD this works with and which it doesn't.

Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5 Greatest Cat Toy Ever!, 2007-04-24
Okay, so go ahead and laugh at me. Only a cat person could turn an iPod into a toy for their pet, but it works great! I hated paying over $21 for batteries to fill up the laser pointer for my cat every month. This is such a great solution. No batteries needed because the iPod just recharges in the dock.

Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5 Doesn't work with itouch, 2010-01-19
no wonder it was only [...] bucks, now that I look closer I see the ipod touch isn't supported, but wtf, it says it "works will all 'docking ipods'"

I have an ipod touch, it docks, but apparently that's not a "docking ipod."

Total waste of money! =/

Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5 Will not work on he 5G iPods, 2007-05-15
Disappointing as it is not something that works on the new iPods and Griffin has discontinued it

Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5 Works only with old ipods, 2007-05-12
This was touted as good with "all dockable ipods"but does not work with Ipod video, etc. I gave it away to someone with an older ipod. There needs to be a slot next to the earphone jack for this to work. Ad is deceptive!


Product Details
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Griffin Technology
EAN: 0685387040377
Label: Griffin Technology
Manufacturer: Griffin Technology
Model: 4037-ibem
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Griffin Technology
Studio: Griffin Technology

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