Freeplay Eyemax Radio

by Freeplay Energy

Product Features

• Rechargeable radio with clear casing for added listening intrigue
• NiMH battery recharges via solar, hand crank, or AC power methods
• Runs for 25 hours per charge; 1 minute of hand cranking produces 1 hour of music
• AM, FM, and weather band listening options; built-in LED flashlight
• iPod/MP3 player jack; measures 7.3 x 4.4 x 2.4 inches (W x H x D)

Product Description

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Add a little extra intrigue to your radio listening experience with the EyeMax radio. The EyeMax is a traditional radio/LED flashlight that includes one significant bonus: a clear casing that highlights the complex inner workings of the radio. Each time you charge the radio--the EyeMax offers solar, self-charging, and external power options--you can watch the radio convert human energy into pure listening pleasure. It's unique, fun, and educational.

Because of the radio's patented self-charge technology, you can enjoy unparalleled playtime performance all day long. No need to plug it in or use disposable batteries: just keep it charged through the solar panel or crank charger. In direct sunlight, the EyeMax will charge itself and play continuously, so you can listen to your favorite tunes throughout the day. With no sun, you'll enjoy one hour of music for each one minute of cranking, and you can add more cranks anytime you want (the LED charge level indicator tells you the best speed to crank). Plus, you can fully charge the internal NiMH batter anytime from either the solar panel or external charging adapter, so you can arrive at your destination with a full charge. It's the most sustainable entertainment solution available. (When fully charged, the EyeMax delivers 25 hours of playtime at normal volume.)

The EyeMax is more than just a radio, however. The EyeMax lets you catch the latest weather news by tuning into the weather band, which includes seven NOAA/MSC channels. As an alternative, you can listen to your full music collection using the integrated iPod/MP3 adapter. The EyeMax even includes a built-in LED flashlight for after-dark activities.

Specifications

• Self-charge: AC alternator driven by crank
• Solar panel: High-performance polycrystalline epoxy-coated solar panel with 4.2-volt, 52 mA output
• Battery: Rechargeable NiMH battery pack
• Playtime when fully charged: 25 hours at normal volume
• Playtime with 30-second crank: 35 minutes at normal volume
• AC adapter charge rate: 24 hours
• FM frequencies: 88 to 108 MHz
• AM frequencies: 500 to 1,700 kHz
• Weather band: 7 NOAA/MSC channels
• Speaker size: 2.6 inches
• Impedance: 8 ohms
• Output: 0.5 watts
• Antennas: Telescopic FM, built-in ferrite bar AM
• Integrated flashlight: Ultra-bright 5mm white LED
• Dimensions: 7.3 by 4.4 by 2.4 inches (W x H x D)
• Weight: 24.5 ounces

About Freeplay Energy
Freeplay Energy has been a leading global brand of clean, dependable energy products since 1994. The company's patented technology harnesses human, solar, and rechargeable energy and converts into electricity to help power uniquely portable consumer products. Freeplay Energy's current product range includes radios, flashlights, lanterns, and mobile power devices designed for both the aid and development market and retail market.

Product Description

The Freeplay EyeMax Radio provides reliable access to AM/FM radio and light, anywhere, anytime. Offering a choice of AC rechargability, wind-up and solar power, the EyeMax is available in three versions: AM/FM, AM/FM w/ LED light or AM/FM/WX w/ LED light.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0019D7CHG
• Item model number: AOL-042-00-FO
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,767 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars FreePlay EyeMax: Nothing in Life is "Free", July 3, 2007

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Charles A. Miller "Educating the entire plane... (Kings Mountain, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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Crank power is, of course, what FreePlay products are all about. This is the standard FreePlay crank generator mechanism, clunky and noisy as always, and susceptible to contamination with sand and dirt (for those who enjoy the gritty, grinding crank effect). I'll give the FreePlay credit for this: It keeps on cranking forever, even after the rest of the radio is cracked and weathered and falling to pieces. The "solar power" photocell is viable for about 6 months after you start using the radio -- after that, kiss solar power goodbye, the photocell always dies first. Radio reception is no better/no worse than previous FreePlay units; you still need an aluminum foil flag on the antenna when you take it camping, where it will only pick up the real blowtorch radio stations. Like any weatherband radio, it will pick up your local NOAA broadcasts, which is handy; but it DOES NOT feature automatic weather alert, which is a definite drawback, in my opinion. Final analysis: As far as camping/hiking goes, there are smaller, cheaper and more lightweight radios out there that do everything the FreePlay does and MORE. So, just ask yourself a simple question: Do you want to drop a cheap, lightweight, easily-replaced radio in the creek, or do you want to drop this big, clunky $65 FreePlay in the creek?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Freeplay radio minus the AC/DC charger, July 26, 2011

By 

mauigirl - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Freeplay Eyemax Radio (Apparel)

We've had this radio before. It is great. However, with our other purchase, the radio came with the charger. This one did not; nor did the ad state that the charger was not included. We cannot use the charger from the previous radio because the connector has changed.

I've written Amazon and have not had a response. I guess they don't care that the package is not complete. I may have to go purchase a charger when it should have come with the radio.

The radio itself is great but I need the charger for when I do not place in the sun.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars No AC Adapter, August 13, 2011

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Pierce "Leavitt" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Freeplay Eyemax Radio (Apparel)

All Freeplay products I have ever seen come with the AC Adapeter, the instructions tell you how to use it to get 24 hours of play time.