Very dweeby $3 solution for our missing flash :D
 

As you all know, the removal of the beloved camera flash from the TP2 has been a thorn in many a side, including my own. The flashes on the Mogul & TP1 have saved me from countless broken necks while fumbling in the dark. But I have found something that is a usable, cheap remedy. BTW If you guys don't have Hastings where you live, a. I pity you cause Hastings is awesome, and b. if you don't know, it's a huge Borders-esque store that sells new & used movies & books, and also offers magazines, coffee, and random doodads. All kinds of neato stuff can be found there.

Behold! The Lümpod! A tiny, stick-on LED flashlight for cell phones. Yes, I bought 2 cause I have 2 cases lol...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/...8b758dec_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/...358f2ba1_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/...89c7b995_m.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/...1cc113a3_m.jpg

PROS:

*Incredibly Cheap. $2.99 at Hastings(you can order it at Hastings.com if you don't have any stores in your area)
*Very bright dual LEDs
*4 colors- black, white, silver & pink
*Very strong 3M adhesive- this thing will NOT fall off
*Replaceable batteries
*Does not use your phone's battery
*Makes you look even nerdier :)

CONs:

*Adds slight bulk
*You have to hold the button to keep the light on(but that's kinda good cause it won't get accidentally turned on in a purse or pocket)
*Big con- Makes your phone kinda wobbly if you lay it on it's back
*Feels kinda wonky when texting
*Makes you look even nerdier :(

Anyway, just thought I'd share this with you guys in case nobody had seen these. I know a lot of you are really wishing for your flashlights back & this is as close as we're gonna get for a while.

Re: Very dweeby $3 solution for our missing flash :D
 

Hopefully it is only a matter of time when some company offers a replacement back cover with a LED light built in.

Re: Very dweeby $3 solution for our missing flash :D
 

Well, I looked this up and it's pretty cool...

For those curious...

http://www.problemsolvers.com/psolve...log/81975e.jpg

and the website mentioned by kabuk is www.gohastings.com...

Cool find for only 2.99... I love little gadgets... :drunken:

Re: Very dweeby $3 solution for our missing flash :D
 

that actually isnt a bad idea. surely its possible to mount one inside the cover. In fact, I wonder if a few items from radio shack and some work with a dremel might accomplish this. Mount the led in the back cover, run the wires to a microswitch that is mounted on the side of the phone and draws power off the main batt terminals. Its alot of tinkering, but maybe.........

Re: Very dweeby $3 solution for our missing flash :D
 

I hope you're right, but I doubt it will happen. The reason I say that is because the Kaiser also lacked a flash, and there was never a back cover with a built in flash offered. Some guy on XDA said he was going to make one, but it never happened.

I'll be buying if someone does make one though.

Re: Very dweeby $3 solution for our missing flash :D
 

But that would get in the way of my mega dweeby belt clip! NOOOOO I NEED BOTH! :confused1:

Re: Very dweeby $3 solution for our missing flash :D
 

Well, aside from how hideous that thing is, I must agree it's dweeby, too! :laughing6: Too bad it can't be adapted for use as a camera flash.

Re: Very dweeby $3 solution for our missing flash :D
 

If only I had the funding, I could easily make that happen :)

Re: Very dweeby $3 solution for our missing flash :D
 

I'd be afraid to pull out the wires every time I opened the cover. I'd go with a seperate flat battery like a CR2032 or even smaller.

Re: Very dweeby $3 solution for our missing flash :D
 

Why is the screen not bright enough to use in the dark? *ponderous*