@rv617 Pretty good. I didn’t even notice that was flashing morse codes until I read your message. It looked just like a loop of on/off button presses. My internet was slow tonight so I thought the pauses were from the image loading issues.
Hello, I’m Margot and I’m a Meh addict. I’m not one to comment very often, but these lights deserve a mention. They’re great for power outages, as one of these in lamp mode keeps a room fairly well lit…no hot spots. The flashlight is, though somewhat meh in comparison to the lamp, quite usable. The price is absurd…and they even come supplied with batteries. For two bucks apiece, it’s silly not to pick up a few.
So just for fun I poked about a bit on these (I’m alone in a condo in Florida and it’s 2 AM and rainy, the obvious past times got old hours ago) and found some fun info.
Factoid 1
Halo Cloud is still selling these, they have a set of 3 with gift boxes for $19.97. re: Halo Cloud
Factoid 2
By purchasing them here at 3 for $6 you are getting these for what is effectively wholesale cost, re: Alibaba
There are also a variety of other brands selling this same light with their logo on it for prices in the same general range as the claimed Amazon price for these.
i bought these last year from the monkey place. the flashlight is meh but the lantern is surprisingly bright. they’re individually gift boxed with the batteries already inside. i gave them out at the office as stocking stuffer gifts and they were a big hit.
Anybody else kinda sad we don’t get more on the two neighbors? I was looking forward to seeing them when the page loaded the product, but then I got to the rant and realized it wasn’t a new episode. I’m almost ashamed for feeling this let down.
Got my lights today and the first one I opened had a corroded battery. They’re labeled “Halo” and have a 7-2017 date stamped on the bottom. The tip of the spring that was touching the battery was also damaged, but the light still works ok. I don’t know how old these batteries are, but I’d recommend everyone replace or at least check theirs so you don’t end up with a broken light when you actually need it.
@trimpe Who doesn’t want a cat shaped gravy boat so it can puke all over your food? I bought a cat shaped cream dispenser at a thrift store and never thought of how gross it would look in slow motion hacking up into someone’s coffee.
Got mine today. They have a neat little snap on bungee cable so you can actually hang these lights from something which is pretty cool. I could imagine they would be good for camping. The flashing amber light is pretty bright in the dark and would be good if you’re changing a tire, to warn other drivers. Then you would use one of the other ones as a lantern to actually see what you are doing. As someone mentioned, the flashlight isn’t the brightest… But it’s good in a pinch. Well worth the $2 each.
@awk Have you ever walked in the woods with a dim lantern? The shadow it almost casts on trees appear to make them move. It really plays a trick on your mind. Almost will make you out of your mind.
These flashlights are REALLY cool in a blackout. 48 hrs in 1… It truly sucked. almost as bad as that daily questionaire, since ALL THE FREAKING WORDS WERE MISSPELLED!!!
These are a lot bigger than I thought they’d be. Thank GOD I didn’t spend a lot! Checked (and removed) all the batteries - no leaks and everything works!
I got mine, batteries seem fine and test in good condition. I’m using these to test longevity then I’ll replace them with rechargables. At first try these little things are very good for the price.
got mine sometime last week, but just opened them today. one of my three had a broken strap, and the other had dead batteries. they are larger than i expected, able to light up a room pretty well.
Do I win a prize for recognizing that the morse code spells out LED?
/giphy Do I win a prize for recognizing that the morse code spells out LED
@rv617 Pretty good. I didn’t even notice that was flashing morse codes until I read your message. It looked just like a loop of on/off button presses. My internet was slow tonight so I thought the pauses were from the image loading issues.
@rv617 You have my vote. I thought it looked like morse code & since my MC is very, very rusty, I was hoping someone had figured it out for me.
@rv617 those are impressive powers of observation you just now displayed.
I agree, you deserve at least one of these lanterns.
@RedOak You know, just being a part of the happy family of mehtizens is prize enough for me.
No, but seriously, where’s my prize, Meh?
@gregormehndel Yeah I caught that too!
/giphy Morse Code
@rv617 First time I ever read Morse code (with help from google). Kinda like “Be sure to drink your Ovaltine”
@WaltC The only Morse I remember is three dits, four dits, two dits, dah.
@OldCatLady Well, of all the morse code you could remember, that’s probably the most important!
@rv617 Damn it, I should’ve just searched morse code here instead of wasting five minutes to figure it out on my own. I got LED too.
Hello, I’m Margot and I’m a Meh addict. I’m not one to comment very often, but these lights deserve a mention. They’re great for power outages, as one of these in lamp mode keeps a room fairly well lit…no hot spots. The flashlight is, though somewhat meh in comparison to the lamp, quite usable. The price is absurd…and they even come supplied with batteries. For two bucks apiece, it’s silly not to pick up a few.
@margot Hello, Margot
Hi @margot - coffee is in the back. Welcome to Mehnonymous.
@margot
@Barney It’s been a while…isn’t purple the best?
@margot Yep!
So just for fun I poked about a bit on these (I’m alone in a condo in Florida and it’s 2 AM and rainy, the obvious past times got old hours ago) and found some fun info.
Factoid 1
Halo Cloud is still selling these, they have a set of 3 with gift boxes for $19.97. re: Halo Cloud
Factoid 2
By purchasing them here at 3 for $6 you are getting these for what is effectively wholesale cost, re: Alibaba
There are also a variety of other brands selling this same light with their logo on it for prices in the same general range as the claimed Amazon price for these.
Value for money verdict: Favorable
/giphy delightful-unanimous-drink
/giphy get thee to a nunnery
If I order one will you please send me a camera instead?
I think these are blenders.
I love these little blenders!!! They are perfect for making tiny margaritas and little daiquiris!!!
In for 12 in neon and of course I got VMP, it blends shipping costs!!!
You know, you can buy these, put the Gardenia Down Alternative Comforter over your head, and pretend you’re in your backyard camping!
/giphy You know, you can buy these, put the Gardenia Down Alternative Comforter over your head, and pretend you’re in your backyard camping!
That’s no “Hand for scale” picture. This is.
@mike808 The longer you look at that, the creepier it becomes.
I bought 3 last go’round… Their lonely, bought 3 more… vacant-extreme-way… By the way, what’s with the coupon insert?
@unkabob some people have been given coupon codes as a result of a mix up in product sold vs product shipped.
@Thumperchick Fuck. I forgot to use my coupon! I knew I would forget.
@Thumperchick … Wow! First I’ve heard of it… Thanks for the update. Meh is simply mediawesome.
I’ve been gone too long. This place confuses me.
@CowboyDann you have been gone too long.
/giphy dazed and confused
Forgot to actually find something to put up for sale today, eh Meh?
/giphy someone didn’t do their job
Did an uncle who owned a flashlight factory die or something?
So these are flashlights disguised as blenders?
/captionbot
I am not really confident, but I think it’s several different types of luggage.
i bought these last year from the monkey place. the flashlight is meh but the lantern is surprisingly bright. they’re individually gift boxed with the batteries already inside. i gave them out at the office as stocking stuffer gifts and they were a big hit.
/giphy Where are they?!
Anybody else kinda sad we don’t get more on the two neighbors? I was looking forward to seeing them when the page loaded the product, but then I got to the rant and realized it wasn’t a new episode. I’m almost ashamed for feeling this let down.
/giphy untidy-parasitic-gerbil
After reading all the comments, I felt compelled to buy another set to give away.
/giphy comical-arrogant-arsenic
There are FOUR lights!
Got my lights today and the first one I opened had a corroded battery. They’re labeled “Halo” and have a 7-2017 date stamped on the bottom. The tip of the spring that was touching the battery was also damaged, but the light still works ok. I don’t know how old these batteries are, but I’d recommend everyone replace or at least check theirs so you don’t end up with a broken light when you actually need it.
KuoH
Another garbage item from garbage people
@kdyzol
/giphy garbage people
@kdyzol
These are two bucks each! How can you not? Spacious-tight-muffin
Maybe if these looked like the stones from The Fifth Element.
@Fish_Kungfu or even the 3 shells…
No Bluetooth? Meh
@seraphimcaduto Turn the “blenders” upside down. Gray tooth, Red tooth, Blue tooth.
you’re on a roll, ive bought something 3 days in a row now.
I went into the light.
jolliest-regal-name
I see what you did there •-•• - - - •-••
These are actually very useful for power outages and Hurricane season is here. I have then all over the house.
Come, give us something that costs more than $7 so I can spend my knife credit.
/giphy amok-aged-vessel
@trimpe Who doesn’t want a cat shaped gravy boat so it can puke all over your food? I bought a cat shaped cream dispenser at a thrift store and never thought of how gross it would look in slow motion hacking up into someone’s coffee.
@trimpe
/giphy barf
/image pretentious corrupt sheet
/giphy pretentious corrupt sheet
Got mine today. They have a neat little snap on bungee cable so you can actually hang these lights from something which is pretty cool. I could imagine they would be good for camping. The flashing amber light is pretty bright in the dark and would be good if you’re changing a tire, to warn other drivers. Then you would use one of the other ones as a lantern to actually see what you are doing. As someone mentioned, the flashlight isn’t the brightest… But it’s good in a pinch. Well worth the $2 each.
/giphy fat lifeless coast
Pretty Bright for a white light LOL
26 lumens is about enough to avoid a tree walking if you are lucky.
@Outofmehmind I’d be a little unnerved if I saw a tree walking, to be honest.
@awk Have you ever walked in the woods with a dim lantern? The shadow it almost casts on trees appear to make them move. It really plays a trick on your mind. Almost will make you out of your mind.
@Outofmehmind
@Outofmehmind … Trees aren’t carnivorous… Only what lurks behind them.
@Outofmehmind They move in daylight too. I’ve had them dart out in front of me when I’m riding the dirt bike.
Nope, even with VMP and free shipping I shall pass.
/giphy Nope, even with VMP and free shipping I shall pass.
i was about to say i already have a bunch of these collecting dust, butt then once i noticed they were a different shape i wanted some - that be
I don’t know which I hate to see more on Meh, cups or lights.
/giphy speaker docks
@gregormehndel
/captionbot
I think it’s a cell phone.
/giphy restless-replete-earth
These flashlights are REALLY cool in a blackout. 48 hrs in 1… It truly sucked. almost as bad as that daily questionaire, since ALL THE FREAKING WORDS WERE MISSPELLED!!!
@Mandamm Not all of them.
Wyoming is gone. Where is Wyoming?
/image agonizing-sharp-wallaby
@Thumperchick
/image go All Blacks!
My hubby bought a set the last time. We love them!! Works great!! I just bought 2 more sets!
These are a lot bigger than I thought they’d be. Thank GOD I didn’t spend a lot! Checked (and removed) all the batteries - no leaks and everything works!
Specs
Condition: New
Warranty: 1 Year Halo
Estimated Delivery: 6/20 - 6/22
Shipping: $5 or free with VMP
What’s in the Box?
3x LED Lantern Flashlights
Pictures
Three lights
batteries included
Hand for scale
Blue
Red
Silver
Price Comparison
$28.87 (for 3) at Amazon for similar (2 reviews, fulfilled by Amazon)
Find a relevant price comparison? Please share it in a comment in this thread
Estimated Delivery
Monday, January 28th - Monday, February 4th
Mehem, no thanks.
Not just a lantern. Not just a light. But a latern light. That combo is hard to come by.
Camera schmamera.
with batteries included i predict this will sell out
/giphy with batteries included i predict this will sell out
@elpepe That should be 9 batteries total for $6. That alone is a good deal even if it didn’t come with the flashlights.
/giphy similar item
So what’s the “buzz” about the l"light" this “year”? Bright idea meh!
For *$6 only you get *78 lumens lantern! Order noowww!
*78lumens=3x26kit
*$11 /w vmp
Did anyone see the double entry and /10 in the list of topics?
/captionbot
I am not really confident, but I think it’s a cell phone.
/giphy rebellious-cozy-pain
Seems perfect.
sorrowful-pleasing-addition
Annual extended family camping trip coming up. Ordered 3 sets to hand to the youngins. If these don’t get here in time I get double my $$ back, right?
/giphy kindly-wordy-rest
I decided to buy a 3-pack based on the praise for the lantern. I like the idea of having these in a bedroom during a power outage.
Is there a limit to how many I can purchase? I’m thinking of buying another set or two as gifts.
@JT954 you can buy a total of three sets.
Almost forgot. nerdy-hideous-hawk
Come on people 5 minutes to sell these out!!!
@thismyusername make that 6 hours…
/image personable-finished-tin
/giphy personable-finished-tin
Perfect for making three mini smoothies in the dark
Ordered two sets and one in each set had leaking batteries.
Got mine today, one worked and the other two also had bad batteries, starting to corrode.
All my batteries were fine but I’m going to replace them. I trust no pre-inserted batteries.
I got mine, batteries seem fine and test in good condition. I’m using these to test longevity then I’ll replace them with rechargables. At first try these little things are very good for the price.
Got mine, one (the blue one) with batteries so corroded it damaged the connectors. The other two are fine.
got mine sometime last week, but just opened them today. one of my three had a broken strap, and the other had dead batteries. they are larger than i expected, able to light up a room pretty well.
1 of three failed, time to let Meh. support know
/captionbot
I am not really confident, but I think it’s a cell phone.