Solar-charged LED lanterns

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> I just got 3 different ones from Amazon.com, to compare.
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> #1) GSI Super-Quality Waterproof Long-Life Rechargeable Camping
> Lamp/Lantern - 17 Bright LED Bulbs - Built In Solar Panels - Includes
> Compass
> A terrible design. I returned it. The bulbs are at the base of the lantern,
> with a reflector at the top, hence the light shines right in your eyes, but
> noplace useful. it would have worked if i could have set it upside down, but
> the top is curved, with a small compass imbedded in it.
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> #2) d.light S10 Solar LED Lantern
> d/light makes solar-charged lights for 3rd world countries. This is a great
> lantern. Very light, and smaller than "traditional-sized" lanterns Low and
> high settings. Handle so you can easily hang it, and the handle has a
> snap-in position that allows you to change the angle of the lantern as it is
> either sitting or hanging. Definitely bright enough to read by. And only
> $15.
> As a lot of light comes out of the clear bottom of the lantern, you get the
> most light if you elevate it. I've been setting it on top of the chimney of
> an unlighted oil lamp, which works great. And is thought-provoking.
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> #3) d.light S250 Solar LED Lantern
> Another winner. This one comes with a 4 X 6" corded solar panel
> and a variety of adapters to use to charge mobile phones. it's sort of a
> triangular box, with the light shining out from a 3X3" panel on one side.
> Four brightness settings. The top setting is extremely bright and could be
> used to light quite a large work area outside at night.
> Any setting higher than the first one is too bright to look at directly.
> Hold the control button down for 2 seconds and it will flash to indicate how
> fully charged the battery is. $45
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> #4) I also have 2 lanterns from Ledtronics that I've had for over 11 years,
> that I like, but that particular model (with warm white light!) is no longer
> available. I need to replace the batteries before I can compare the
> brightness with that of the new lanterns I just got. I am impressed, though,
> that the batteries have lasted this long.
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> Shivani
> www.LifeEnergies.com
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