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No one's going to be calling Nokero out for falling behind. Just a few
short months after revealing its first commercial light bulb for
developing nations, the outfit has now rolled out a second version,
the predictably titled N200. This guy strikes a vastly different pose
compared to the original, with the LED enclosure hanging on a swivel
that enables it to be positioned in a way that would optimally catch
light. When night falls, users can flip the light north to create a
lantern. Nokero claims that this edition is just as rugged and
rainproof as the original, but it's 60 percent brighter and lasts
three times as long. A single NiMH battery is included, and that's
what is rejuvenated by the sun -- once charged, it'll provide between
2.5 and 6 hours of light, depending on the mode. It's on sale now for
$20 apiece (bulk prices are less), representing a modest $5 premium
over the (still available) N100. Can't say the Yankees will be looking
to decorate their outdoor patio with lighting right about now, but for
the nomads trekking to Panama to escape Old Man Winter... well, you
know what to do. Vid's after the break.
[Images courtesy of Larry Bollig]
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