iTouchless DLX Forever Last Flashlight, No Battery Needed Reviews



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Wicked Cool - Review written on March 25, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Automatically rechargable, plastic, waterproof, floating, licorice flavored, and voted most liekly to save the world three years running. Most of these describe this product.
worthess touchless - Review written on March 04, 2008
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Rating: 1 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

This product did not work out of the box. It was a present for my son who loves flashlights. I thought I might save on batteries. I shook the flashlight many many times and it just didn't work. Unfortunately I missed the return date and it is now in the trash. That is a very expensive piece of trash. I do NOT recommend this to anyone.
Very short 'forever'! - Review written on February 16, 2008
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Rating: 1 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Within a week the switch on this flashlight broke. I was able to fix it and now, a few months later, it's just stopped working completely. It flashes on for a second each time you shake it, if you hold the switch on... Great idea, poor execution!
After a year, it loses value - Review written on February 03, 2008
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Rating: 2 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

I've had this flashlight for over a year. The concept was great until time passed and it needed more vigorous shaking just to shine for 30 seconds or less. We kept this flashlight in the car for emergencies. However, it's a pretty long flashlight and we've found smaller flashlights on Amazon that are crank based and therefore take far less effort and shine brighter. For a similar price, you can find these crank flashlights that nowadays use LEDs and offer cell phone-charging capabilities as well as a built-in radio.
Don't waste your hard earn $$$ - Review written on January 15, 2008
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Rating: 1 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

I wish it could have turned out to be another great product from Amazon. I purchased one, tested it and was impressed by the light and how little effort it took to get charged. It was like instant power. Since I was leaving for a month long vacation to Pakistan, I ordered 4 more for my family back home. I didn't have time to test all of them. Unfortunately, only one of them worked for a week or so and then it won't work. After shaking it for 10 min would give about 2-3 min, very weak, light.

Please note that it was operated in about 70 to 80+ tempratures. It won't work no matter what. This is just a piece of crap in my experience.
Very practice - Review written on January 01, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
an excelent tool... in emergency it's the best, don't need batery and always have light...
good product - Review written on December 21, 2007
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Rating: 4 out of 5

I BOUGHT THE FLASHLIGHT AS AN AFTER THOUGHT TO GO WITH THE CRANK RADIO. iT'S NOW THE FLASHLIGHT i GRAB FIRST. I KNOW IT'S ALWAYS GOING TO WORK
Better than nothing, but not for long - Review written on December 06, 2007
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Rating: 2 out of 5

I really wanted to like this flashlight. It's a cool idea, and I'd really like to get away from keeping batteries on hand in an emergency. The light isn't very bright, as many people have said, and it's the weird LCD light. This would still be ok for power outages, etc., but for one thing - the first time I used it, the cat bumped it and it fell to the floor - the thing shattered. Not exaggerating - broke into a lot of really tiny pieces. I still don't know if I've found all of it. What a waste of money. Any normal flashlight would have been fine. This thing is a fad. Do yourself a favor and keep something sturdy nearby - with batteries, of course.
Bad flashlight - Review written on October 31, 2007
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Rating: 1 out of 5

This flashlight is not waterproof! If you looking for waterproof, do not buy this. I dropped into water then I have water inside now.
A Product that I can recommend without reservation! - Review written on September 24, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I bought this because I wanted to have a light that I could leave down in my basement for low light situations, like picking things out of storage under the stairs and looking in my little chest freezer, which doesn't have a light, without worrying about dampness or batteries fading over time. I received this and played with it for a while, because the customer reviews indicate that the quality doesn't seem to be consistent in their manufacture. However, I'm delighted with my flashlight. The real product specifications say that 1 minute of shaking will produce one hundred minutes of light, and I've only had to shake this thing a couple of times in a LOT of use. I'm sold on it - so much so that I'm buying one for the house, one for the car, and one for my emergency kit. I'm even thinking about giving them as gifts. If any of them don't work, I'll return it.

I really don't know what the gripe is when a product doesn't work. Especially in a case like this, return the product so the company can see what they're doing wrong and fix it. These people aren't dumb - they know that they have something new, and that the more reliable their products are the more money they'll get. I contacted iTouchless at 650-578-0578, and asked them what they do if the flashlight is defective. They said that they offer a mail exchange for the customer, if it's within 30 days of purchase. And they pay the mail charges. So I'm buying more.

Oh, by the way, I've heard that there are extremely cheap so-called "shake" flashlights out there that really have batteries in them. This is not one of those. I looked into this before I made my first purchase, because I knew that if this worked, I'd want more of them.
This Flashlight is Great! - Review written on September 14, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I love it, it works just as advertised and the light is brighter than I thought it would be.
Doesn't work very well - Review written on August 26, 2007
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Rating: 1 out of 5

I can't get it to put out light for more than a couple of min.
All My family tried for 2 hours... - Review written on August 18, 2007
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Rating: 1 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Since the Flashlight arrived never worked. First I tried for 45 minutes to get a little shiny light. but never came that light out.
Then my mother and my father for 30 minutes each, and they got the same result as mine. NO LIGHTS.
Particullary the iTouchless DLX Foreve Last Flightlight does not worked... it was returned next day.
Perfect emergency flashlight - Review written on August 05, 2007
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Rating: 4 out of 5

I appreciate knowing that this flashlight will always be ready in an emergency. It's not particulary bright, but bright enough to find your way around a house in a blackout or to read map directions in a dark car. It's not hard to shake and I really appreciate the peace of mind it gives.
Good idea but not very useful - Review written on July 21, 2007
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Rating: 2 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Forever last flashlight does not need battery. You shake the flashlight to generate electric power. Shake it for one minute can last for 100 minutes the ad says. But the light is so dim that it is useless for most purposes. I eventually bought regular LED flashlight with batteries. It is so bright that I stopped using Forever Last Flashlight.
I bought 2, Only 1 worked - Review written on July 18, 2007
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Rating: 3 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Pretty cool product. I researched a ton of them and this seemed perfect. I ordered 2. One didnt work, but amazon has an easy return policy. I'll try it out in real life and I will report back.

Also it warns you to keep away from credit cards laptops and TVs since it has a magnetic pull!!
Father's Day gift for my dad - Review written on July 13, 2007
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Rating: 4 out of 5

I put this in a "camping theme" basket for my dad. He loves it! He said he can take it camping, or have it in the car or someplace for an emergency... the possibilities are endless because this Flashlight will never die! I think it's a great item & a great gift. Great price, too!
Just okay - Review written on July 09, 2007
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Rating: 3 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Light output isn't strong so it's best for lighting up areas just a meter or two in front of you -- doesn't work well with far distances as in a real flashlight with D-batteries. My unit doesn't work well though, I have to hit and abuse it to get light as sometimes pressing the button does nothing. Rather flimsy construction so be careful not to drop it.
buyer beware - Review written on June 27, 2007
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Rating: 1 out of 5
6 customers found this review not to be helpful.
I purchased one of these types of flashlights at a gun show. Upon returning home and close inspection,I noticed that there was a sm. button
battery bundle inside. After a few months the light stopped working ,regardless of shaking it like a dry martini. I ended up throwing the thing in the trash(wasn't very expensive). I don't know about this product. Maybe it is the real deal,but beware of the little things. If you see a bundle of button batteries,send it back.
Works well - Review written on May 12, 2007
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Rating: 4 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Haven't had the chance to try out the claim of 100 minutes, but it does work. Shake it and you have light. I keep it around for emergencies. Never have to worry about dead batteries. Light is nice and bright. Wouldn't hesitate to buy this one again.
Works great for it's intended purpose. - Review written on February 11, 2007
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Rating: 4 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

This is a really great product I purchased 1 tested it and then purchased 12 more. The only modification that I made was I changed the lense with a clear pice of plastic because I did not like the rings that the included lense displays. Other than that it's a great emergency light. If you are looking for a bright work light forget it.
don't buy - Review written on January 18, 2007
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Rating: 1 out of 5
14 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.

I shook this flashlight for 2 minutes instead of 1 minute and
still I only get about 3 minutes of light. I bought my grandchildren
a different brand and it works much better. Don't waste your money
like I did.
Not worth the money - Review written on January 13, 2007
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Rating: 1 out of 5
10 customers found this review helpful.

The lens rattles a lot when you shake the flashlight, the guts come out of a notch requiring you to disassemble and fix. (not dooable in the dark) I'm sorry I bought these. They're worth about $3.
Handy in a pinch - Review written on January 13, 2007
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Rating: 4 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.

It's a good product, I think; it works, and is sturdy and durable. However, the light is fleeting. If you need a good bright light, you'll have to shake it every ten seconds. Once the initial brightness is gone, it still gives a decent glow for a few minutes. Overall, I gave this product 4 stars.
To good to be true - Review written on January 11, 2007
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Rating: 1 out of 5
6 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.

I gave this 1 star because a tiny light light is better then no light at all.I bought this because I am handicapped a bit and hate darkness and outages and battery powered flash lights seem to fail when needed even tho I check them. This light must be shaken a long time. If u want a sore shoulder, then u won't mind. Even when shaken it gives a small beam of light and fades quickly. We were trying to plug in a new DVD recorder and the light was so tiny we could not find the connections and it kept fading out. It also is magnetized so anything in the drawer clamps to it. We will keep it out and we all shake it when we pass it to be sure it will provide some light when we need it. This was advertized on TV so that should have sent up a red flag. Invest in a couple of good lights and stock up on batteries and a charger. You will be much happier with results.
Not quite what we expected - Review written on January 10, 2007
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Rating: 3 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

It was much larger than we thought it would be. It has no battery - shaking just charges a capacitor.

Although it does hold a charge for quite a while, you have to shake it hard for a full minute, and it doesn't stay at maximum brightness for all that long. We wanted it as an emergency flashlight (we live in a city just waiting for the next big earthquake); I believe that it is good for that.
It works! - Review written on January 10, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5

It is not a lighthouse, but something that saves the situation.

Don't think that you can illuminate your entire house with it! But it really keeps giving light for 2 hours with a little amount of decrease in intensity. So, the description meets the fact!
One for everyone! - Review written on January 01, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

I bought one of these flashlights for everyone I care about and they are excellent to have!

I've been in situations when I needed a flashlight and didn't have batteries, but that will never happen to me again. These flashlights are fantastic. Although they aren't super-bright, they are bright enough so that you can see where you are going and do what you need to do.

I bought one for my grandpa who lives on the gulf coast and has to deal with hurricanes, I bought one for my father-in-law who lives in Nairobi where they have frequent power outages, and I am also going to buy some to donate to Kenyan families who have no electricity and certainly can't afford batteries. These flashlights are a God-send to poor people who rely on flashlights because they have nothing else, to rid them of batteries is a tremendous thing.

These flashlights are a great invention! I am never going to use any other kind!
great flashlight - Review written on December 16, 2006
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Rating: 5 out of 5
7 customers found this review helpful.

I bought several shake and wind up flashlights (all less than 20 clams) to test for myself and to pick one to give as a present. This one seems the best made and worked the best. It sells elsewhere for 20-25 clams (twice the current price at amazon).

If you look closely, you will see the DLX model has two coils instead of one, and has a rubber coated push button switch instead of a plastic slider.

The best part is a tiny red LED inside that flashes when you shake it - this provides good feedback that you are really charging it and that the charging circuit is working.
Excellent Value for Money - Review written on December 08, 2006
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Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

It's fantastic, the concept is so unique. It's not giving a lot of light through but that's fine coz I didn't expect that. For an emergency or in dark it really helps. Please keep in mind that there is no block to the electro-magnetic field generated by the iTouchless Forever. So be very careful to use it near other electronic gadget. It's really gives me value for money.
Not the brightest, but good for focused lighting - Review written on November 13, 2006
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Rating: 3 out of 5
5 customers found this review helpful.

I tested this flashlight in my dark barn. Usually, I carry a larger flashlight with a wide, yellow beam so I won't step on any cats or chickens. As far as size, it is conveniently small. But after shaking back and forth according to the instructions, it still did not cast a very wide beam.
I felt like it worked best for focused lighting-- as in, reading maps or books. The light is pale and doesn't spread out, so if you're looking for a flashlight that will help you avoid tripping in the dark, this might not be the best one.
Still, not needing batteries or bulbs is convenient, and I haven't had any problems with the light fading or going out. As far as walking outside in the dark or going into my barn, though, I still prefer a brighter flashlight. Maybe it's only a matter of perfecting the new technology.
Great Flashlight...........Highly recommended... - Review written on November 06, 2006
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Rating: 5 out of 5
4 customers found this review helpful.

Ironically enough not too long after I purchased this flashlight...we lost power in my area for 1 1/2 weeks, picture that....and boy this light came in handy. I never really had to shake it much to get a great deal of light from it, I believe the dual cell/ inductor is the key as compared to the single inductor/ coiled units. Bottomline ....worked great, plenty of light very reliable ...Highly recommended.
Good Light, not the best, but in a pinch it does help. - Review written on November 03, 2006
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Rating: 3 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Good Light, not the best, but in a pinch it does help.

Great to have, but the light focus is a little on the lacking side.

But still if you don't have a flash light handy, this is a great light to have.... no batteries needed!
5 Minutes for 60 seconds - (not 100 as claimed) - Review written on October 16, 2006
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Rating: 1 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
I watched the clock for 60 seconds while shaking steady and vigorously hard. My arm was starting to wretch (and I grew up playing drums!) I got a grand total of 5 Minutes - count 'em FIVE - before the light became tiny and unuseable. I did this twice in a row to make sure.

I haven't checked the waterproofing or floating capabilities and won't unless it falls into water by accident, but I appears to be sealed rather tight.

It is 9-3/4" in length, does not weigh much but after one minute you start to seriously think about a rest.

It comes with a little wrist strap that "clacks" when you shake it and can become annoying if you don't hold it still (or remove it.) A good feature to have.

The light was a bright blue-white Diode type and at first showed promise, but after one minute of hard shaking and five minutes of slowly dimming, my arm was still recouperating as the light faded.

I am going to send this back for a replacement and see if I didn't get a lemon. If not, I will hope for a strong & healthy arm in the event of an emergency power outage.
No Problems - a great light - Review written on October 11, 2006
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Rating: 5 out of 5
6 customers found this review helpful.

I'm back here ordering another one of these because we are so happy with it. First it came able to light and despite a child who uses it every night, it has not lost its light yet. We give it a couple of gentle shakes every couple of days and it continues to work like a charm. I don't understand the reviewer who said it wouldn't keep a light - ours has been great. If you have a child who doesn't need a night-light but does want to have a flashlight and consequently is always needing new batteries, try this one! It paid for itself in no time. I'm getting more for grownups to use in emergencies because I'm so impressed with it.