Price : $89.99
Fascinations Levitron Globe Ion - This awe-inspiring Levitron Ion Anti Gravity Globe defies gravity by levitating and rotating serenely in the air! The Levitron Ion Globe has museum quality design and futuristic effects that create amazing levitating results. Developed by an international engineering team this Fasciations Globe has a levitating electromagnetic base that uses minimal power to create real levitation. This revolutionary globe is a must-have conversation starter for any room. Globe measures 4" and features Nasa imagery.
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Stopped working??? . I got this toy for my kid, and he loved it. After a day, it just stopped working. The magnetic output is the same when unplugged as when plugged, so something is wrong with the coverter. Unplugged, it just won't levitate. There is NO support and no way to fix it, apparently, or at least I haven't found it.
I think this is great idea, but if it isn't going to be durable they shouldn't sell it. Or, if the unit overheats as a reviewer noted above, have a trip switch inside it. Also, a help line would be nice. For an $80 toy (or "novelty item", whatever) there should be some recourse.
I am still trying to get a new one, if they send me one I'll change this review but for now avoid if you don't want heartache.
Stopped working??? . I got this toy for my kid, and he loved it. After a day, it just stopped working. The magnetic output is the same when unplugged as when plugged, so something is wrong with the coverter. Unplugged, it just won't levitate. There is NO support and no way to fix it, apparently, or at least I haven't found it.
I think this is great idea, but if it isn't going to be durable they shouldn't sell it. Or, if the unit overheats as a reviewer noted above, have a trip switch inside it. Also, a help line would be nice. For an $80 toy (or "novelty item", whatever) there should be some recourse.
I am still trying to get a new one, if they send me one I'll change this review but for now avoid if you don't want heartache.
Fascinations Levitron Globe Ion Reviews
Globe review . Standard platic item. Magnet is strong. Works as described. Nothing fancy. It's not cheap looking or expensive looking. Just PAR for the course of plastic gadgets. It does look nice just sitting there spinning and floating. Seperatly the globe itself is a cheap plastic ball with a sticker on it that is split in two halves so a metal can be put inside.
It would be nice to see a higher quality globe so when someone takes it off the levitating pad they don't immediatley think this is a cheap plastic globe
Globe review . Standard platic item. Magnet is strong. Works as described. Nothing fancy. It's not cheap looking or expensive looking. Just PAR for the course of plastic gadgets. It does look nice just sitting there spinning and floating. Seperatly the globe itself is a cheap plastic ball with a sticker on it that is split in two halves so a metal can be put inside.
It would be nice to see a higher quality globe so when someone takes it off the levitating pad they don't immediatley think this is a cheap plastic globe
Fascinations Levitron Globe Ion Opinions
The Levitron Ion is Great. . This levitron "Ion" version is a Great Toy.
As stated in the directions, it is a little trickey to get it to levitate, but once levitating, it is relatively stable.
The directions do not mention rotating. It will not necessarilly start rotating by itself, so you need to very gently give it a start, and then after a few minutes, it continues to rotate very smoothly at about 6 RPM. I was able to get it to rotate in either direction.
I highly recommend the Levitron Ion.
Richard
The Levitron Ion is Great. . This levitron "Ion" version is a Great Toy.
As stated in the directions, it is a little trickey to get it to levitate, but once levitating, it is relatively stable.
The directions do not mention rotating. It will not necessarilly start rotating by itself, so you need to very gently give it a start, and then after a few minutes, it continues to rotate very smoothly at about 6 RPM. I was able to get it to rotate in either direction.
I highly recommend the Levitron Ion.
Richard
Cons Review
Improvement over the Levitron AG Globe . This globe auto-rotates, while the Levitron AG doesn't move. It makes it much more interesting to watch, even though it rotates in the opposite direction of the earth (as well as most other stellar bodies). 12-11-09 Update: Unfortunately, it's far from perfect. After several hours of operation, the unit overheats and the globe slams down. The last time the globe slammed into it's base, the globe broke. So, it's more of a parlor trick than something you can let run continuously. The levitation height is only about 1/4" and the casual viewer cannot even tell that the 4" globe is levitated. Magnetic globe levitation can work one of two ways. Either electromagnetically modulated opposite magnet poles are supporting the globe from the top and counter balanced by gravity; or, like magnet poles are repelled and electromagnetically stabilized from below. For an easy understanding of why this unit is problematic, imagine holding a pencil between two fingers, by the eraser, and letting it hang down. Easy right? Now, imagine balancing that pencil in the palm of your hand, pointing straight up, and trying to, continuously, balance it. Bottom line, until a unit comes on the market that can levitate an object from below, to a height of at least 2 inches and remain turned on continuously, I say, save your money.
Feature Fascinations Levitron Globe Ion
- Objects continuously revolve in space inspiring wonder and amazement
- People wont believe that its possible until they see it for themselves
- Your object will levitate even if the base is turned on its side or upside down
- Witness for the first time stable levitation of an object using only an electromagnetic base located below the object
- Fascinations designs product to illustrate many magical aspects of our world
Product Details
EAN : 0032309933512UPC : 032309933512
MPN : LEVG33
Brand : Fascinations
Weight : 4 pounds
Height : 9 inches
Length : 11 inches
Width : 9 inches
Binding : Toy
Manufacturer : Fascinations
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 83.333333333333 years
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 3 years
Model : LEVG33
Publisher : Fascinations
SKU : ACU-LEVG33
Studio : Fascinations
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