Inova CB-R Translucent Microlight, Night Vision Red LED and Grip

by Inova

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For a tiny-but-bright light anytime, anywhere, try the Microlight from Inova. Get micro size and macro performance, with true power, compactness, flexibility, and a night vision red LED beam. This is the only LED flashlight to bring INOVA engineering, technology and performance to its size class.

Unlike other lights, the Microlight projects a highly focused light beam up to 33 feet with up to one-mile signal visibility, and it offers up to 15 hours of burn time per battery set.

Also, the Microlight is built to last. With a rugged polycarbonate body, recessed lamp, internal stainless steel switch and momentary-on, plus constant on/off functionality--the Microlight's go-anywhere practicality is unbeatable.

This small but mighty flashlight is crafted with quality components and designed for versatility. Its rugged construction, light performance, dual operating modes and portable, compact size provide owners with a flashlight that is ready to go virtually anywhere to light the situation at hand again and again and again.

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Features 4 constant on/off functions: high power, low power, strobe and signal mode. Signal visibility up to 1 mile, two-piece easy open, snap shut polycarbonate body, stainless steel universal clip and a lifetime LED bulb.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 0.3 x 1.8 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BP5176
• Item model number: CB-R
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,376 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor switch design ruins an otherwise good product., January 25, 2008

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M. Bergeron "Muziclvr" (Colchester, VT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inova CB-R Translucent Microlight, Night Vision Red LED and Grip (Tools & Home Improvement)

Lightweight, surprisingly bright for their size and really handy, thse lights would be a great buy if they didn't suffer from one fatal flaw: their switches appear to be very poorly designed or constructed.

I purchaced three of these for stocking stuffers in addition to one for myself. One has already died due to a stuck 'on' switch. Mine seems to turn on if it's breathed on (VERY sensitive switch). So we're batting .500 with less than one month's use.

As such, I cannot recommend these minilights.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars lightweight and simple, February 23, 2008

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John (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inova CB-R Translucent Microlight, Night Vision Red LED and Grip (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is one of the best designs I've found on the market for a lightweight LED light. However, it is still in need of improvements. The light has various settings, which are controlled by a microchip. Push the button once for high intensity, twice for low intensity, and 3 times for strobe mode. The high intensity setting will stay on for 3 minutes and then automatically switch to low. The low intensity and strobe settings will stay on as long as they have battery power. A problem with this on/off setting is that the light tends to turn itself by bumping up against things, particularly if you carry it in your pocket. To remedy this you can switch the light to work in a push-button mode, but there is no quick way to switch between the on/off and push-button modes. This means that you have to choose between the hands-free convenience of the on/off mode, or the push-button mode where you won't accidentally run down your batteries. It is easy to open the light and install new batteries if need be. It takes two flat batteries. The light is not waterproof and so if it gets wet the microchip that controls the light settings could be damaged. In summary, it is a great light, but could use a simple O-ring seal to make it waterproof and a feature to prevent the light from turning on by itself when in the on/off mode. With these improvements it would become a standard item for every survival kit and outdoor adventure, not to mention everyday use.

3.0 out of 5 stars Light will turn off automatically after 10 or 15 minutes, December 1, 2011

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This review is from: Inova CB-R Translucent Microlight, Night Vision Red LED and Grip (Tools & Home Improvement)

This light is bright and long lasting BUT it will automatically turn off after 10 or 15 minutes if you leave it on. Perhaps this is a safety feature to save battery and most people won't care, but I used this as part of a Halloween costume and it was annoying to have to keep turning it back on every 15 minutes. Other than that, good light.

Also, you can get these at almost any FRY's for 7 bucks if you want to avoid shipping costs. I found that out after I bought one on Amazon and then went to Fry's for some other stuff.