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Product Description
Levitron AG technology heralds a breakthrough in the art of magnetic levitation. Observe Earth levitate in space - only touching air! This globe is the ultimate coversation piece. Museum quality design and futuristic effect make this a must-have for home or office. Developed by an international engineering team, this stylish, electromagnetic base uses minimal power to create Real Levitation. Suspended in mid-air, this globe defies gravity - inspiring wonder and amazement. Includes: 4 inch Earth globe base low voltage UL listed adapter Warning: As with all magnetic materials, keep away from computers and other items adversely affected by magnetic fields.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
111 of 123 people found the following review helpful
By R. Hall
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I'm such a geek. I still have no idea why I spent $61 plus $10 shipping for this thing. I got it from UPS about 2 hours ago. I excitedly opened the box, read the instructions and put the globe onto the base. it took several tries before I found the 'sweet spot'. Viola! My globe was floating. I stared at it for about 2 minutes, crinkled my nose then I was bored. Here's the problem. I thought I could move the globe, maybe make it spin. You can barely touch the globe before it falls out of the center and gets sucked into one of the outer magnets. I was hoping it wouldn't be this touchy. So basically all it does IS levitate the globe. Look at the photo. That what it does. Nothing. I'm staring at it right now on top of my desk. big woop. So..........it is possible to use magnets to suspend a small globe. I you GOTTA witness it for yourself then spend the $71. Maybe I can get my deskfan to blow on it to make it to make it spin or something. Beats me. If I do I'll update you.
3 stars. I would have paid maybe $30 for this thing.
3 stars. I would have paid maybe $30 for this thing.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By TJ
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Once I knew something like this existed, I had to have it. Bought it before the price drop and still felt it was an excellent buy. You can spin it, but it slows quickly and wobbles a bit when you do. Looks great on my desk, and starts many conversations. It's just like it looks, no tricks... it floats about 3/4 to 1 inch above the base. It uses a combination of powerful magnets and electronic coils (uses an A/C adapeter that plugs into the back of the base, not shown in most pictures) to keep the globe levitating. Note: Needs a wood or non-metal desk top to work best. Overall, I love it as a novelty in my office.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By John Park
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
The globe is very difficult to set-up in a stable floating mode. Once the globe is floating it is annoyingly susceptable to disturbance which results in the globe slamming into its base. You can't "play" with it in any real sense and it doesn't permit stable rotation to any angle.
I am very disappointed with this purchase.
I am very disappointed with this purchase.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
This product is fine, except, the globe just sits there. The new model, called the "Levitron ION Anti Gravity Globe", costs the same and auto-rotates. It's far more entertaining.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Being a science geek, this looked like a very interesting knick-knack. I purchased this as a gift for my father, who has given me a 'Mova' globe as a gift in the past. There have been 'levitating globes' available for a few years, but they have been based on simple 'attractive' levitation, where a magnet+electromagnet *above* the globe balances against gravity. The Levitron AG Globe is entirely different ... it levitates a globe from *below*, without any overhanging arm. I understand how they do it, and compared to any other levitating globe I've heard of, this product is far more impressive.
Pros: Works as advertised ... it suspends a globe about 1/4 of an inch above the base. A product that performs *real* levitation at all is impressive.
Cons: Pricey. It would be better to have a smaller glove levitate much higher ... the 'clearance' is fairly small ... not enough to even put a finger through the 'levitation' gap.
Pros: Works as advertised ... it suspends a globe about 1/4 of an inch above the base. A product that performs *real* levitation at all is impressive.
Cons: Pricey. It would be better to have a smaller glove levitate much higher ... the 'clearance' is fairly small ... not enough to even put a finger through the 'levitation' gap.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By W. Watson
Amazon Verified Purchase
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
It turned out to be fairly easy to place the ball over the stand so that it was suspended in air. Close one eye, and position the ball about 12" above the stand, as manual states. Center the ball on the circular area below and lower it down. A couple of tries and I had it. Keep a light enough grip on it so that it doesn't "fly" away and stick to the silver area below. It seems pretty rugged.
I was surprised at the size of the ball. I had seen a larger one in a store. I'm not sure the price was that different. Could be mistaken about the size.
It rotates like the earth.
The distance below the ball is a bit deceptive, since the stand is mirror like. If you don't get your eye level to the bottom, it looks like it floats inches off the stand. In reality it is probably 1/2 to 3/4". Probably 3/4".
I was surprised at the size of the ball. I had seen a larger one in a store. I'm not sure the price was that different. Could be mistaken about the size.
It rotates like the earth.
The distance below the ball is a bit deceptive, since the stand is mirror like. If you don't get your eye level to the bottom, it looks like it floats inches off the stand. In reality it is probably 1/2 to 3/4". Probably 3/4".
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By S. Chastain
Amazon Verified Purchase
We got this for my sons 10th birthday, that was 9/19 and today on 10/13 it is still spinning on his desk. He really likes it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A.T.
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I really like this Globe.
Some reviewers might not have read the description, and expected this to be some kind of toy to play with. It is not. Its more of a display. Something cool to look at. It does not spin, it just floats.
Its very cool, and looks great in person.
Its a good value for the money.
Some reviewers might not have read the description, and expected this to be some kind of toy to play with. It is not. Its more of a display. Something cool to look at. It does not spin, it just floats.
Its very cool, and looks great in person.
Its a good value for the money.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Worked great for 2 days then could not get it to work again
The first time I set this up it worked great--not a problem getting it to balance in the magnetic field. Read more
Published 1 day ago by A. S. Moreau
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cool and entertaining - Some Tricks to Learn
Just Bought from MMP Living smooth transition quick delivery!
Notes for Levitron Ion (possible AG version also)
1) Rotating the wrong direction can easily be... Read more
Notes for Levitron Ion (possible AG version also)
1) Rotating the wrong direction can easily be... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Zardoz
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
This item was not what I expected. I gave it to my boyfriend as a Christmas gift but never had a chance to open and inspect it before giving it. (I know this is my fault). Read more
Published 16 months ago by Anita Edwards
1.0 out of 5 stars
Huge Disappointment
I purchased two of these Levitron Ion globes for Christmas.
One was for my daughter as a Christmas present and the other was for my office. Read more
One was for my daughter as a Christmas present and the other was for my office. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Bdac
5.0 out of 5 stars
Antigravity globe? So cool!
After many hours of trial and error, I finally managed to get this product working. I think the solution was to leave it plugged in for a couple of hours before trying to levitate... Read more
Published 18 months ago by JD from Michigan
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't Waste Your Money
Bought this as a birthday gift and it was a complete bust. Spent forever trying to make it "work" and eventually just had to give up. Read more
Published 19 months ago by DD
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cool, but 1st one was defective
Cool product - works exactly as advertised. I incorporated it into a farewell gift we built for a departing member of our team. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Craig
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting toy, but it's not a good deal
It is an interesting toy, it works perfectly plugged into electrical energy, but I think it is a little expensive to serve only as a desk ornament.
Published 24 months ago by Carlos
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWE INSPIRING!
This item is THE highlight in my office!
People literally drop their jaws when they see it levitating!
And when I gentky push it, it begins to rotate! Read more
People literally drop their jaws when they see it levitating!
And when I gentky push it, it begins to rotate! Read more
Published on October 28, 2009 by T. LONG
