About the Sherpa Xray LED

The Freeplay Xray LED Flashlight invites the user to participate in the science of converting their mechanical human energy into useful light. Built on the trusted Sherpa LED chassis, the Xray LED has crystal clear casings that flaunt the complex inner workings of the flashlight, without compromising any ruggedness or durability. This compact and robust flashlight incorporates failsafe Freeplay self-charge technology and mini USB recharge ability together with the reliability of ultra-bright white Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The LEDs provide excellent brightness, efficiency and shine time with their longevity providing the peace of mind of never needing to ever replace bulbs again. Ideal for both every day and emergency use the Xray LED is designed to be a serious tool, the self-charge system offering maximum dependability for those times when you can’t afford to be left in the dark by dead batteries.

A quick wind of about 60 seconds gives approximately 30 minutes of light on normal beam and you can wind more at any time for as much shine-time as you want. An LED charge level indicator tells you the optimal winding speed. Offering a choice of 2 brightness settings (economy or maximum brightness) allows you to choose the light setting according to your needs to extend shine times in self-charge or external charge modes. A switch mode power supply drives the LED cluster at a constant brightness, providing a high quality, reliable beam in either economy or maximum brightness settings.

The Xray LED is rechargeable and, fully charged, the flashlight provides up to 3 hours 20 minutes of ultra bright light, or 20 hours of normal light (economy setting). Internal mechanical components are specified to industrial standards for repeated use and long life.

Whether in your toolkit, the kitchen drawer, camping gear or the glove box in your car, with the Freeplay Xray LED, you’ve got dependable light anytime, anywhere.

Benefits

• Green energy - a sustainable solution that’s built to last.  The power mechanism is tested to 500 000 input cycles, and the LEDs are rated up to 100 000 hours or 11 years of continuous use (24 hours a day).
• The Xray LED offers a real alternative to grid electricity or fossil fuels, so the more you use your flashlight, the fewer batteries you’ll be throwing away.
• When your batteries run out and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts over 74% of your kinetic energy into stored electricity.
• Compact and rugged, it will fit into your drawer, your glove box, toolkit or backpack.
• A constant brightness means dependable beam quality that does not fade away as the batteries get flatter.
• The plastic molding and rubberized lens enclosure and body panels make it easy to carry and use when it is cold.
• A great lighting solution to teach your kids about the value of green energy – and show them how their own energy can provide them with all of their lighting needs.
• Lasts virtually forever.

About the ML-1 Mini Lantern

Freeplay's new ML-1 Mini Lantern is the answer to practically all portable lighting needs.  It is the best self sufficient rechargeable lantern on the market today.  And it's friendly to the environment.

The ML-1 features a cluster of ultra-bright LEDs as the primary light source for space illumination, and also has a single-LED directional light source for use as a reading light or flashlight.  In addition to wall recharging ability, you can power it yourself using the trusted Freeplay self-charge technology, so you'll never run out of power.  That, combined with the reliability of ultra-bright white LEDs rated for 100,000 hours, makes the Indigo the most dependable lantern on the market.  With the peace of mind of never needing to ever replace batteries or bulbs, you'll know that your Indigo will work whenever you need it, anytime, anywhere.  Yet you'll have excellent brightness and shine time.

Ideal for everyday and emergency use, indoors and out, the Indigo puts the power in your hands.  The self-charge system offers maximum dependability for those times when you can’t afford to be left in the dark by dead batteries.  A quick wind (about 60 seconds) provides up to 2 hours of light on the lowest setting – and you can wind again at any time for as much shine-time as you want.  An LED charge level indicator tells you the optimal winding speed. Using the dimmer switch, the Indigo allows you to adjust the brightness of the lantern to your specific requirements, from maximum brightness to a night-light.  This also allows you to maximize your shine time:  the lower the brightness, the longer the shine. The included reading light / flashlight is also an LED with excellent performance, delivering an hour of brilliant white light per 60-second wind.

The Indigo is rechargeable and, when fully charged, the lantern provides up to 2 ½ hours of continuous ultra bright light, and 70 hours of night-light, using the LED cluster.  Similarly the directional light will shine for up to 35 hours continuously. The rechargeable battery means that there is no use of disposable batteries that are harmful to the environment.  Not even for "spare power":  you are the spare power.

Internal mechanical components are specified to industrial standards for repeated use and long life.  A handle swings up to let you to carry or hang the lantern as required, and the sturdy rubber feet allow for placement on uneven surfaces.

With the Freeplay ML-1 Mini Lantern, you’ve got light anytime, anywhere.

Benefits

• A sustainable outdoor solution that’s built to last.  The power mechanism is tested to 500 000 input cycles, and the LEDs are rated up to 100 000 hours (that's 11 years of continuous use, 24 hours a day).
• The ML-1 mini lantern offers a real alternative to grid electricity or fossil fuels, so you can feel cleaner about your nature experience.
• When your batteries run out and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts over 74% of your kinetic energy into stored electricity.
• You can fly with our lantern – enabling a truly global camping or trekking lighting solution.  No need to worry about spare batteries or canisters when you are traveling.
• The task light is ideal for reading at night, and an effective flashlight for walking around the campground.  The task light focuses downwards to illuminate the ground or specific area.
• It has a familiar form factor – but is more compact than other leading camping fossil-fuel based lanterns.
• The plastic molding makes it easy to carry and use in cold weather.
• The carry handle doubles as a hook for hanging in a tent or tree as a primary light source.
• A great lighting solution to teach your kids about the value of green energy – and show them how their own energy can provide them with all of their lighting needs.
• Lasts virtually forever
  

About the Indigo

The Freeplay Indigo LED Lantern is the most reliable and dependable lantern on the market, and is the answer to practically all portable lighting needs.  The Indigo features a cluster of ultra-bright LEDs as the primary light source for space illumination, and also has a single-LED directional light source for use as a reading light or flashlight.  The integration of trusted Freeplay self-charge technology and wall recharge ability, together with the reliability of ultra-bright white LEDs makes the Indigo the most dependable lantern on the market.  The Indigo provides excellent brightness and shine time, with the peace of mind of never needing to ever replace the batteries or bulbs and the assurance that it will work when needed anytime, anywhere.

Ideal for everyday and emergency use, indoors and out, the Indigo puts the power in your hands.  The self-charge system offers maximum dependability for those times when you can’t afford to be left in the dark by dead batteries.  A quick wind (about 60 seconds) provides up to 2 hours of night light on the lowest setting – and you can wind again at any time for as much shine-time as you want.  An LED charge level indicator tells you the optimal winding speed.

Fitted with a dimmer switch, the Indigo allows you to adjust the brightness of the lantern to your specific requirements, from maximum brightness to a night-light.  This also allows you to maximize your playtime rewards – the lower the brightness, the longer the shine.

An integrated directional LED also offers excellent performance, delivering an hour of brilliant white light per 60 second wind – allowing you to use the Indigo as a reading light or flashlight as well as a lantern.

The Indigo is rechargeable and, when fully charged, the lantern provides up to 2 ½ hours of continuous ultra bright light, and 70 hours of night-light, using the LED cluster.  Similarly the directional light will shine for up to 35 hours continuously.

Internal mechanical components are specified to industrial standards for repeated use and long life.  An articulated handle lets you to carry or hang the lantern as required, and the sturdy rubber feet allow for placement on uneven surfaces.

With the Freeplay Indigo LED Lantern, you’ve got light anytime, anywhere.

Benefits

• Green energy – a sustainable camping solution that’s built to last.  The power mechanism is tested to 500 000 input cycles, and the LEDs are rated up to 100 000 hours (that's 11 years of continuous use, 24 hours a day).
• The Indigo offers a real alternative to grid electricity or fossil fuels, so you can feel cleaner about your nature experience.
• When your batteries run out and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts over 74% of your kinetic energy into stored electricity.
• You can fly with our lantern – enabling a truly global camping or trekking lighting solution.  No need to worry about spare batteries or canisters when you are traveling.
• The task light is ideal for reading at night, and an effective flashlight for walking around the campground.  The task light focuses downwards to illuminate the ground or specific area.
• The Indigo is about the same height as a one litre/32 oz. Nalgene® water bottle, with a smaller diameter.
• It has a familiar form factor – but is more compact than other leading camping fossil-fuel based lanterns.
• The plastic molding makes it easy to carry and use in cold weather.
• The carry handle doubles as a hook for hanging in a tent or tree as a primary light source.
• A great lighting solution to teach your kids about the value of green energy – and show them how their own energy can provide them with all of their lighting needs.
• Lasts virtually forever.

Everything You Want to Know About the Indigo

The Tuareg are often called ”The Blue people” because the indigo dye they use to color their clothes bleeds onto their skin.  Their name literally means ”Abandoned by God”.  The Tuareg and Toubou rebellions rocked Niger during the 1990’s.  Although peace accords have been signed and the government is actively promoting an environment of peace and stability, small arms are still prevalent and poverty is endemic.  In February 2002 thousands of guns were exchanged for Freeplay radios as part of a ground breaking initiative.  A partnership between the government of Niger, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Freeplay Foundation sponsored a unique new project to encourage Nigeriens to exchange illicit guns for Freeplay radios in an initiative called Radios for the Consolidation of Peace (RCP).

In Agadez illicit weapons were exchanged for radios and then symbolically burned in a ”Flame of Peace” ceremony.  The charred weapons, of Russian, US, French, Belgian, Italian, German and Egyptian origins were cut into pieces by the military and can never be used again.  The project is a crucial step towards peace and stability in reducing the number of illicit guns which had flowed into Niger during the rebellions in the 1990’s and which are a constant threat to security in Niger.

About the Kito

Benefits

• Green energy - a sustainable solution that's built to last. The power mechanism is tested to 500 00 input cycles, and the LEDs are rated up to 100 000 hours or 11 years of continuous use (24 hours a day)
• The Kito offers complete independence from the grid and disposable batteries - never worry about changing batteries or bulbs again.
• When your battery runs down and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts over 74% of your kinetic energy into stored electricity.
• You can fly with our flashlight - enabling a truly global camping or trekking lighting solution. No need to worry about spare batteries of canisters when you are traveling.
• The plastic molding makes it easy to carry and use when it is cold and the handle is positioned to allow you to use and carry comfortably, even with gloves on.
• A great lighting solution to teach your kids about the value of green energy - and show them how their own energy can provide then with all of their lighting needs.
• Affordable enough to keep several around the house in areas where it's needed.
• Complete peace of mind - never worry about whether you bought batteries or recharged it - with the Freeplay Kito you're never more than a few seconds away from light.
• Last virtually forever.

About the Eyemax WB

The Freeplay Eyemax Weather Band provides assured access to news, weather information and illumination whenever and wherever you need it. The black rubberized finish makes the Eyemax WB splash-proof, and the line-in and cable allow you to use the Eyemax WB as a speaker system for your iPod/MP3 player. This robust and dependable radio, with integrated LED flashlight, offers a choice of self-charge, solar and external recharge power options. The Eyemax WB delivers complete independence from wall power or disposable batteries, ensuring sustainable access to vital information and the peace of mind that you’ll never be without power. Freeplay’s patented self-charge technology means unparalleled playtime performance, and the compelling design makes the Eyemax WB a great everyday radio, as well as the perfect companion in emergencies. The Eyemax WB will play for approximately an hour at normal volume per 1-minute wind, and can be rewound at any time for as much playtime as you want.

An LED charge level indicator tells you the best speed to wind. In direct sunlight the Eyemax will charge itself and play continuously – the internal Ni-MH battery can be fully charged from both the solar panel and an external charging adapter.

The Eyemax will give 25 hours of playtime, depending on volume, when fully charged and an earphone socket allows personal listening as required. The Eyemax WB does not compromise on robustness and quality with mechanical components made from superior materials, specified to industrial standards for repeated use and long life. The 7 NOAA (USA) / MSC (Canadan) channels have a separate tuning mechanism and are activated at the push of a button, allowing you to switch quickly and easily between conventional programming and important weather information without re-tuning. The Eyemax WB will provide clean, dependable access to music, news, weather information and illumination anytime, anywhere.

Benefits

• Ideal as an everyday radio, iPod/MP3 player dock and an essential part of any preparedness kit. Always ready to provide vital information and illumination in any emergency.
• Black rubberized finish makes the Eyemax WB splash-proof and comfortable to grip.
• Green energy - a sustainable product that’s built to last.  The power mechanism is tested to 500,000 input cycles, and the internal batteries are tested up to 10,000 self-charge cycles – or over 5000 listening hours.
• The Eyemax offers a real alternative to grid electricity or fossil fuels, so you can feel cleaner about your nature experience. Never worry about buying, carrying or disposing of batteries again.
• When your batteries run out and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts over 74% of your kinetic energy into stored electricity.
• Self-charge while playing anytime to top up the power – never miss the end of that song, the end of the game or that last item in the news report.
• The integrated LED is a vital source of light in blackouts, or just when checking your alarm clock at your bedside in the morning.
• Freeplay’s highly efficient and powerful self-charge system provides a conditioning charge to the internal batteries – which means that the Eyemax WB will always work, even after periods of long storage when other battery operated products will fail.

About the Summit

The Freeplay Summit is a feature-rich portable radio, offering multi-band digital tuning, clock, alarm and memory presets. This premium radio combines elegance with the reliability of multiple power options in self-charge, solar and external recharge ability.

Key features include coverage of 4 wave bands (FM/MW/SW/LW), digital tuning and 30 station presets.  An LCD digital display panel with backlight enables the user to see the selected radio station, clock and alarm settings – day or night, making the Summit an ideal bedside clock radio.

Placed in the kitchen windowsill the Summit will keep you informed and entertained using only the sun’s energy without the need for a wall charge, disposable batteries or even cranking.

The Summit is provided with an AC/DC charger for external charging when available, or to leave plugged in at your bedside, and the headphone socket lets you enjoy personal listening.

This stylish radio does not compromise on quality or robustness; with sturdy rubberized panels on the top and bottom of the radio and all components manufactured in high quality materials.  Global frequency coverage makes the Summit an ideal travel companion, whether camping locally or trekking abroad:  Freeplay’s power independence means that you’ll never need to worry about packing the correct travel charger.  Powered by you or the sun, the Summit provides assured information and entertainment wherever you find yourself.

Benefits

• 30 station presets let you tune to your favorite stations and store them for quick, convenient access on demand.
• An integrated clock and alarm makes the Summit a perfect bedside companion that lets you enjoy your favorite programming morning and night.
• The Summit is rechargeable from the sun using the integrated solar panel, or from the wall using a supplied AC/DC charge. The self-charge option provides a dependable backup for when you’re away from a plug point or without solar access and your batteries run down.
• Green energy – a sustainable product that’s built to last.  The power mechanism is tested to 500 000 input cycles, and the internal batteries are tested up to 10 000 self-charge.
• When your batteries run out and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts over 74% of your kinetic energy into stored electricity.
• Self-charge while playing anytime to top up the power – never miss the end of that song, the end of the game or that last item in the news report.
• The backlit digital display and digital tuning lets you tune the radio easily and accurately, day or night.

About the Light Center

Guaranteed light when the power fails, the Light Center provides the ultimate independent lighting solution for emergency and everyday situations.  The Light Center is a wall-mounted cabinet housing a bank of 3 Freeplay self-charge and rechargeable Sherpa LED flashlights.  The cabinet is visually unobtrusive, equally at home in a residential, office, commercial or industrial environment.  The flashlights are always visible through a transparent window, constantly reinforcing awareness of the contents and function of the unit.

The Light Center is connected to an AC wall adapter, which provides a constant trickle charge to the array of flashlights.  This ensures an optimum charge to the internal batteries of the flashlights at all times.  Each flashlight is equipped with a green LED that illuminates when charging.

In the event of a power outage, the magnetically latched door releases easily by pulling the handle, allowing extraction of the flashlights inside – ready for immediate use.  Upon resumption of normal power the flashlights are returned to the cabinet to be charged, ready for the next emergency.

The Freeplay Sherpa LED flashlight epitomizes the dependability to the Freeplay flashlight range.  This compact and robust flashlight incorporates failsafe Freeplay self-charge technology and recharge ability together with the reliability of ultra-bright white Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).  The LEDs provide excellent brightness, efficiency and shine time with their longevity providing the peace of mind of never needing to ever replace bulbs again.  Ideal for both every day and emergency use the Sherpa LED is designed to be a serious tool, the self-charge system offering maximum dependability for those times when you can’t afford to be left in the dark by dead batteries.

A quick wind of about 60 seconds gives approximately 30 minutes of light on normal beam and you can rewind at any time for as much shine-time as you want.  An LED charge level indicator tells you the optimal winding speed.  Offering a choice of 2 brightness settings (economy or maximum brightness) allows you to choose the light setting according to your needs to extend shine times in self-charge or external charge modes.  A switch mode power supply drives the LED cluster at a constant brightness, providing a high quality, reliable beam in either economy or maximum brightness settings.

The Sherpa LED is rechargeable and, fully charged, the flashlight provides up to 3 hours 20 minutes of ultra bright light, and 20 hours of normal light (economy setting).  Internal mechanical components are specified to industrial standards for repeated use and long life.

The Light Center provides an ideal housing for the Sherpa LED, ensuring that it’s always available and ready to use – at your convenience or in an emergency you’ve got dependable light anytime, anywhere.

Benefits

• The Light Center has been designed to be an unobtrusive addition to the home, office, garage or workplace, while the green charging LEDs provide a constant reassurance of the availability of reliable light for any situation.
• The transparent cabinet lid lets you see at a glance whether all of your Sherpa LEDs are in place and on charge – and not misplaced somewhere in a toolbox or under the kids bed where you’ll have to scratch for them when you really need them.
• The Light Center contains 3 flashlights, ideal for the average family – mom, dad and the kids.
• Green energy - a sustainable solution that’s built to last.  The power mechanism is tested to 500 000 input cycles, and the LEDs are rated up to 100 000 hours (which is 11 years of continuous use, 24 hours a day).
• The Sherpa LED flashlights will always be optimally charged, providing up to 20 hours of light from the initial charge – several days of use in an extended weather emergency or blackout.
• When your batteries run out and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts over 74% of your kinetic energy into stored electricity.
• A constant brightness means dependable beam quality that does not fade away as the batteries get flatter.
• The plastic molding and rubberized lens enclosure and body panels make it easy to carry and use when it is cold.

About the Weza

The Weza is a versatile, robust energy source providing totally dependable power for emergency situations and everyday use in remote applications.  Unlike similar power packs, in emergency situations, or when power is not available, the Weza can be energized using only your legs by stepping on the innovative foot treadle.  Depending on input effort electrical energy is created at between 25 and 40 Watts.  The Weza has foldable stabilizer arms, making it easily portable and able to be stowed neatly, ideal for boats, motor homes and campers.  The Weza features an internal rechargeable 12V, 7Ah lead acid battery capable of jump starting a range of vehicle engines, as well as powering a wide range of other devices.  The Weza can also be fully charged from either an AC or DC source when available e.g. wall, car charger or solar (solar option not supplied) accepting 110V to 240V AC and DC from 13V to 21V.

The Weza is supplied with an 18V 1.5A AC/DC Adapter that can be plugged into a standard AC wall outlet.  The internal battery can be recharged in approximately 8 hours.  In addition, the Weza is supplied with a DC charging cable that enables charging from the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle with a cigarette lighter socket.  The Weza is carried in a sturdy nylon bag with a waterproof rubberized base, storage pouches and reflective strips allowing easy portability and safe storage of the Weza and accessories.  Included in the bag is a pair of heavy-duty jumper cables and a small service tool kit allowing field maintenance of the Weza.  A truly portable, power independent energy source, the FreeCharge Weza provides meaningful power anytime, anywhere.

Benefits

• Green energy - a sustainable energy solution that’s built to last.  The power mechanism is tested to 500 000 input cycles. Absolute independence from all conventional power sources – no grid or batteries required ever.
• Rugged design. Like all of Freeplay products, the Weza integrates advanced electrical and mechanical design and superior materials making it extremely rugged and suitable for use in the harshest of climates.  The casing is made of rubber modified polypropylene and glass-filled nylon. The transmission is made of a combination of acetyl, glass-filled nylon and aluminum, while the input levers, pedal and stabilizer arms consist of glass-filled nylon.  All plastic materials used are thermoplastics and can be recycled.
• The FreeCharge Weza is a powerful, efficient harvester of human energy – allowing you to generate and store sufficient energy to power a wide variety of devices.
• The Weza is powerful enough to provide a boost to jump start motor vehicles.
• The generic cigarette lighter socket allows you to charge all of your personal electronic devices (cell phone, PDA, iPod, GPS etc.) with a single base charger.
• As a portable energy pack, charge it up in your SUV or camper during the day, and at night use the fully charged Weza as an ideal portable power source – for lighting and other applications around the camp sight.
• An ideal backup power supply, ensuring that you’ll always be able to make that emergency call, get a GPS location fix, or start a vehicle stuck with a dead battery.
• Instant power on demand, when you need it and where you need it.
• Battery level and effort level indication allow you to gauge your input level, and determine battery charge level at any time.
• Compatible with similar 12V charging devices like wind turbines and solar panels, making the Weza an ideal addition to your independent energy infrastructure.

Everything You Wanted to Know About the Weza

Weza is a Swahili word that means “power” – to be empowered, enabled and in control.  According to the World Bank, 24% of the urban population and 67% of the rural population in developing countries are without electricity.  The exact number of people who lack direct access to electric lighting is unknown.  However, most estimates put the value at approximately 2 billion people.  Energy is crucial to reducing poverty and hunger, improving health, increasing literacy and education, and improving the lives of women.  However, the vast majority of the poor is dependent on traditional primitive fuels – wood, dung and crop residue.  For many, these energy sources barely allow them to fulfill the basic human needs of nutrition, warmth and light, let alone the possibility of harnessing energy for productive uses, which may help them to end the cycle of poverty.  The link between poverty and energy consumption is clear.  The areas in the world that have the highest levels of poverty also have the lowest energy in sub-Saharan Africa, where more than half of the population lives below the poverty line, is a staggering 20 times lower than the global average; 113 kWh compared with a global average of 2465 kWh.

Amid continuing political challenges, economic hardship and disease, lack of reliable energy remains a primary obstacle to poverty eradication, which is most prevalent in rural areas.  However, the transmission and distribution costs of extending grid electricity to dispersed rural communities, where some 2.8 billion people in the world live, are high.  De-centralized energy technologies are thus the only immediate and effective solution.

The FreeCharge 12V Personal Energy Source is a lightweight, durable and efficient power source for mobile phones and other electronic devices.  The self-charge system is powered entirely by winding a hand crank, so is independent of all conventional power supplies or batteries, enabling you to make and receive calls, or charge other personal electronic devices, at any time.

The FreeCharge 12V consists of a generic base unit and interfaces to the coupled device through a generic cigarette lighter socket.  The charging protocols are matched to each paired device by plugging in a cigarette lighter charger specific to each device (not supplied).  With a comfortable and sustainable winding effort, the FreeCharge 12V will adapt its output to match the requirements of the recipient device via the cigarette charger.

Regulated to deliver the same voltage output as an automobile while cranking, the FreeCharge 12V provides a portable power supply for a wide range of applications using up to 12V.  The FreeCharge 12V is equipped with an LED charge level indicator that illuminates when the crank handle is turned at an optimum speed.  Charge and talk times will vary between devices and accessory chargers.

About the Device Charger

The FreeCharge 12V has no internal battery, allowing for the direct and efficient transfer of energy directly into the recipient device.  Internal mechanical components are specified to industrial standards for repeated use and long life.  There are no degradable components – offering extended storage life without any decay in performance – the generic cigarette lighter interface providing both forward and reverse compatibility for practically all mobile phones and personal electronic devices (iPod, GPS, PDA etc.), from obsolete older models to those yet to be released.

Benefits

• Green energy – a sustainable energy solution that’s built to last.  The power mechanism is tested to 500 000 input cycles (or 12 million alternator cycles).  Absolute independence from all conventional power sources – no grid or batteries required ever.
• The FreeCharge 12V has no degradable components, so can be stored indefinitely in an emergency preparedness kit, camping bag, holiday cabin or just around the house.
• The FreeCharge 12V contains no internal batteries, saving cost and increasing charge efficiency by transferring converted human energy directly into the recipient devices battery.
• The generic cigarette lighter socket allows you to carry one FreeCharge 12V and charge all of your personal electronic devices (cell phone, PDA, iPod, GPS etc.) with a single base charger.
• The FreeCharge 12V will charge your old products, your current products and those yet to be released simply by connecting the appropriate car charger accessory.
• It is lightweight and portable, and easy to crank.
• The plastic molding makes it easy to carry and use in cold weather.
• An ideal backup power supply that puts the power in your hands, ensuring that you’ll always be able to make that emergency call, get a GPS location fix, or just listen to a few more songs on your MP3 player.
• Instant power on demand, when you need it and where you need it.
• Lasts virtually forever.

About the Jonta

The Freeplay Jonta Flashlight is the ultimate human powered flashlight, packed with digital features and delivering excellent beam quality, brightness and shine time performance.  Built on trusted and failsafe Freeplay self-charge technology, the Freeplay Jonta incorporates state-of-the-art Luxeon 1 Watt Star LED illumination and intelligent circuitry – all without the need for replaceable batteries.  Designed for absolute reliability, the self-charge system offers maximum dependability for those times when you can’t afford to be left in the dark by dead batteries.  A quick wind of about 60 seconds gives approximately 10 minutes of light in energy saving mode – and you can wind again at any time for as much shine-time as you want.  A charge level indicator tells you the optimal winding speed.

When fully charged, the lantern provides up to 12 hours of continuous ultra bright light.  This recharge system provides an optimum charge to the batteries, ensuring superior battery performance.  Microprocessor driven charge circuitry fully charges the Jonta in 6 hours.  A choice of 3 light settings offers flexibility for everyday use, and emergency situations.  An energy saving mode allows you to use the flashlight for extended periods at a reduced brightness, select maximum power where the ultra-bright beam is required or the flashing beacon for distress signaling.  The beam is useful for illuminating surfaces up to 50 m away, and has a signal visibility over 3 km.  The digital control circuit offers many other useful features including battery level indication, mode indication and a low battery warning that lets you know when to crank further to avoid being left in the dark.

Internal mechanical components are specified to industrial standards for repeated use and long life.  The solid state LED has a lifetime of up to 100 000 hours, ensuring that it, like the batteries, should never require replacement.  The Freeplay Jonta, incorporating Freeplay’s self-sufficient energy technology, is the most dependable performance flashlight on the market.

Benefits

• Green energy – a sustainable solution that’s built to last.  The power mechanism is tested to 500 000 input cycles, and the LED is rated up to 100 000 hours or 11 years of continuous use (24 hours a day).
• The Jonta offers independence from the grid and disposable batteries, which means you’ll never be without light.
• When your batteries run out and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts over 74% of your kinetic energy into stored electricity.
• Multiple lighting modes make the Jonta useful in practically any situation where a flashlight is required – emergencies or everyday use.
• Excellent beam retention over long distances makes Jonta an excellent spotlight and signaling flashlight.
• An included lanyard strap allows you to hold the Jonta securely around your wrist when you need both hands for other things.
• The plastic molding makes it easy to carry and use when it is cold.
• Microprocessor control ensures digital precision in battery charging and LED driving circuitry, ensuring optimum performance and long life.
• A great lighting solution to teach your kids about the value of green energy – and show them how their own energy can provide them with all of their lighting needs.
• Single button control for simple and intuitive actuation of the LED.
• Lasts virtually forever.

About the Companion

The Freeplay Companion Radio promises assured listening, anytime, anywhere.  This compact, robust radio boasts a rubberized body with recessed control knobs for impact resistance and comfort.  Big on functionality, but small in size, the Companion is a radio, a flashlight and a cellphone charger that fits easily into your bag, your glove box or your drawer – ready when you need it, where you need it.  The AM/FM radio has an earphone socket for personal listening.  The flashlight has 3 LEDs with optics optimized for a focused light.  The integrated cell phone charger means that you’ll never be out of touch because of dead batteries.

Offering a choice of self-charge, solar and external recharge power options, the Companion delivers complete independence from wall power or disposable batteries while ensuring sustainable access to information and entertainment.  Freeplay’s patented self-charge technology means excellent reliability.  A 1-minute wind gives you 20 minutes of radio listening at normal volume, or 30 minutes of light, and you can wind some more at any time for as much play time / shine time as you want.  An LED charge level indicator tells you the best speed to wind.

In direct sunlight the Companion will charge itself and play continuously.  The internal NiMH battery can be fully charged from either the solar panel or an external charging adapter (any standard mini-USB AC charger will do), to give 12 hours of play time (depending on volume), or 16 hours of shine time.

Designed as a companion for those who appreciate the security of a failsafe radio and who value independence from conventional power sources, the Companion is fun and convenient, anytime, anywhere.

Benefits

• Green energy – a sustainable product that’s built to last.
• The Companion offers a real alternative to grid electricity or fossil fuels – never worry about buying, carrying or disposing of batteries again.
• When the battery runs down and you need to wind for power, the Freeplay self-charge mechanism converts your kinetic energy into stored electricity.
• Wind even when the radio’s playing or the flashlight’s shining to top up the battery at any time – never be left in the dark, miss the end of that song, the end of the game or that last item in the news report.
• Wind to put power into your cellphone even while your call is still in progress – never drop that call.
  
• The plastic molding and rubberized grip makes it easy to carry and use when the weather is cold.
• Compact, rugged and weatherproof, the Companion is perfect around the barbecue, inside your home, out camping or as a vital source of information during storms or blackouts.

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