The Giz Wiz, Week of March 26, 2013, Netcast 1409

Shine on, shine on Maxsa Solar Light!

Maxsa introduces the all new and most powerful security solar flood light on the market. Their Motion Activated Solar Security Light SMD LEDs provides long-lasting, super-bright light. They say it’s the brightest Solar Flood light on the market!! I spoke to the folks at Maxsa and they said their engineering experts were able to pack 650 lumens in super compact device. High-efficiency, super-bright 16 SMD (Surface Mounted Diodes)  LED's use a fraction of the power of a normal bulb and last virtually forever. This unit has a black finish which looks clean and sleek. It’s perfect for decks, pathways, sheds, garden areas, entryways, etc. The sealed lens is totally weatherproof and has an IP44 weather rating. You can set the duration of the illumination from ten seconds to one-minute. (Of course it will stay on as long as it detects motion.) You can also adjust the motion-sensitivity and light/dark sensitivity. Light automatically turns on when motion is detected at night for security, safety, and convenience. Easy DIY installation and need to call an electrician. The 15 feet of cable for the solar panel lets you mount the light itself anywhere, even inside. The light can activate up to 180 30-second intervals on a single charge. Includes a long-life 4.5 Ah Lead-Acid rechargeable battery - Solar Panel - 15-foot solar panel cable - Mounting hardware - User Guide. Weights 4.6 pounds. Dimensions 10.9 x 10.6 x 8.3 inches. Plastic case. $129.99. Since this model 44640 is brand new I don’t see discounts yet, but Maxsa makes a complete line of solar powered motion security lights. Many of those are at discount prices, but none are as bright as this newest model. (In comparision, Maxsa's 100 LED Security Light puts out 413 lumens, compared to 650 lumens for this new model.) Available on Amazon at the link below. I have not shopped here. (This is a TWiT link. TWiT gets a pittance if you purchase, but you pay the same price.)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BI3HSI0/?tag=twnene-20

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