Joby Gorillatorch Adjustable and Flexible Tripod Flashlight, Gray
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Joby Gorillatorch Adjustable and Flexible Tripod Flashlight, GrayCustomer Review: A couple of things I didn't expect
I got this at an Amazon lightning deal for about $20. For $15 to $20, this a decent light with magnetic legs that stick to metal, and from there, the legs can be bent so that the light points in whatever direction you want. With that out of the way, there are a couple of things things that should be mentioned. First, it's much smaller than I expected. Rather than "Gorilla Torch," it should be called something like "Monkey Light." At its tallest, it is 8 inches. Once you spread the legs out, it's down to 6 or 7 inches tall. Second, as has already been pointed out, it is a spot light. It is not for illuminating a wide area. Whatever it is pointed towards, the light will be adequate in the immediate area of the target. The area around the target will not be well-illuminated. There is no way to adjust this. It is thus not a good substitute for a flashlight or lantern. Third, I always have a little trouble finding the control dial. It's not where I would intuitively expect it to be, and also, it's not prominently marked. I usually have to stop for a moment and think about where the dial is. Not a major problem, but I would have done it differently. Also, as you turn the dial from left to right, it goes from the off position immediately to maximum light, then all the way down to minimum light, and then it stops there. To turn the light off, you have to turn the dial in the other direction, all the way to maximum light, and then to the off position. A lot of people may prefer it that way. For me, I'm not yet appreciating the ingenuity. Overall, this device can be real handy when you need a small spotlight, can't hold one in your hand, and there's metal nearby that this can be attached to. I don't, however, think it's worth anything close to the $35 list price.
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![]() The Gorillatorch illuminates your target while keeping your hands free (see larger image). |
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The Gorillatorch offers a focused illumination thanks to its ultra-bright CREE LED--providing up to 65 lumens (1 watt) of lighting power--and high-quality reflector optics. A dimmer feature allows you to select the ideal brightness for any situation, and this also enables you to optimize battery life when needed. At its brightest setting, the Gorillatorch provides up to 20 hours of continuous use, while you'll get up to 80 hours of battery life when the dimmer is dialed to its economy setting. The Gorillatorch is powered by three AA batteries (included).
When it's time to turn off the lights, the Gorillatorch's adaptable form factor enables you to stow it anywhere--from a toolbox to a kitchen drawer to a camping backpack.
The light's water-resistant housing is made of durable ABS plastic and it has a polycarbonate lens with a 2.16-inch diameter bezel. It measures 7.87 by 2.95 by 2.56 inches and weighs 1.6 ounces (6.5 ounces with batteries installed). The Joby Gorillatorch is backed by a limited 1-year warranty.
Based on Joby's award-winning Gorillapod tripod for cameras, the Gorillatorch can wrap its flexible legs around almost any surface to provide needed illumination--attach it to the bedpost for lights out reading, secure it to a tree branch or tent pole to illuminate your campsite. The rubberized rings around each spherical component of the leg helps the Gorillatorch to firmly grasp the surface it's clasped around, and they protect painted or varnished surfaces from getting scratched.
With the addition of its neodymium magnetic feet, the Gorillatorch can secure itself to metal surfaces such as car hoods while checking the engine, late night tire changes, or a fusebox door during power outages.
You can also use it as you would a normal tripod, such as for shining a light on night-time barbecues, or use it as a handheld with the legs straightened while walking the dog. The rubberized foot grips provide enhanced stability on slick or uneven surfaces.
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