great, December 26, 2008

this flashlight is great my husband love it and uses it all the time..very handy

       Versatile flashlight also makes a great toy, December 26, 2008

You don't want to use this flashlight around kids betweeen, say, 5 to 10. Why? Becauase you'll break their hearts when you tell them they can't play with it. This light was designed by someone with not only a sense of utility - it really is exceptionally useful - but whimsy as well because it is a great "Star Wars" kind of toy. The concept is elegantly simple: three independent flashlights mounted in a cluster on a tripod stand/handle. With all three flashlights inserted in the tripod stand/handle, one switch turns all of them on. With all the flashlight heads pointed straight forward, you have a moderately powerful LED flashlight with some heft to it. It won't replace a Mag Lite if you're planning on using it to protect yourself, but it will light your way. The real fun, though, comes when you snap out the tripod legs. You now have a light with independent heads that can be rotated 120 degrees. Incredibly handy when you're working, let's say, under a sink or between the wall and your home theatre setup. You get both direct and bounce lighting, if that's what you want. It also makes an adequate substitute for a lantern in an emergency. Best of all, each of the flashlights is removable and capable of independent operation. So you can leave one flashlight on the tripod if you want and have another on the ground with its head point where you want it and the third in your hand. Or, you can just use one flashlight if that is all the job requires. Each of the individual flashlights can rest on its back or on the thoughtfully provided bevel on the head. Overall, this is a highly versatile flashlight that deserves a place in your toolkit at home, office or in the car. Finally, for the imaginative, this flashlight has TOY written all over it with its tripod legs, detachable flashlights and rotating heads. Any kid that spin a thousand or more fantsasies with this flashlight simply isn't trying. And that goes for the really big kids too: like me.Jerry

      Functional, bright and light weight, December 24, 2008

I purchased this light for routine indoor use. So far, I am very pleased with the flexibility of the device. It is composed of three independent LED flashlights that will work in concert when placed in the tripod. The things I like most about the light:- When placed in the tripod base (with either two or three present in the slots) clicking any on/off switch turns all of the units on or off. You do not have to click each one individually.- The units are very light and use only two AA batteries each.- The battery compartments are sealed with an O ring to keep out moisture.The things that could be improved:- The tripod legs are plastic and do not look as if they would endure much punishment.- When put together as one light, it is a bit large in circumference. However, I don't know how that could be avoided and still have 3 separate lights

      Stanley Tripod Flashlight - Pretty Good So Far, December 10, 2008

The Stanley 95-155 3-in-1 Tripod LED Flashlight has some pretty good features and I was happy to pick this one up on sale. It is very versatile and provides a variety of options. The durability factor could have been improved but this unit definitely should be considered for certain uses where you need several directed beams of light for chores or hobbies.The unit is based on a 3 in 1 design. Three slim flashlights form one rather large flashlight when combined in the tripod holder. Each flashlight can be turned and adjusted to point in different directions. They can be controlled as one unit or separately when removed from the tripod assembly. Being able to swivel the three heads independently is a great feature that comes in handy when working in tight spaces.Each of the three flashlights takes two AA batteries. That makes it convenient to use rechargeable batteries with this model. But 6 AAs is a lot more than most chargers will charge at once. The average quick charger will fit 4 AA batteries at a time. So it pays to buy extras to be charged and consider one of the larger chargers as well.This light does feel like it could have been constructed a little bit sturdier, and under certain situations may easily be tipped over. The tripod legs are not very sturdy, but if you position it well it holds up fine by itself. The tripod release button is located on the bottom of the unit. It's definitely uncomfortable to use and doesn't always release all three of the tripod's legs. Once again, not the biggest deal but certainly could have been improved.The other thing I would have liked is if the individual lights were a little brighter. Yes, all together they are bright. But if you have to separate them they are not as bright as I would like for use under pitch black conditions. But that is a minor con and I can live with it.Only time will tell how long the LEDs will last, but they are designed to have a much longer life-span than traditional bulbs. LEDs are also much more efficient than most alternatives which means that you should be able to make your batteries last a little longer. This is a nice product. Check it out.Enjoy.

      WARNING! DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!, November 24, 2008

I am a retired Mechanical Engineer, having worked in engineering warranty analysis for the last 10 years using Six Sigma Black Belt training (used by many large corporations such as GE, PACCAR, etc). I purchased the Stanley MaxLife 369 Tripod and have used it 3 times in the last 9 months, the switch has failed and will not turn the light off. This type of infant mortality failure should not happen and is the result of defective components or defective processs controls. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT UNTIL THE MANUFACTURER HAS RE-DESIGNED OR CORRECTED THE DEFECT(S).