IceInSpace Red-Light Pens - Would you buy one?

[iceman]

David P sent me one of these as a sample, and it looks and works great.

There's a small red light in the bottom spongy bit where you grip the pen, and you use the retractor switch to turn the light on and off.

You can use it as a pen without the light on, or you can use it as a pen with the light on.

It would be great for taking observing/imaging notes out by your telescope, as it would light up enough of your page to see while you write, without turning on the light on your headlamp.

If we had enough interest, I'd get a run done with the IceInSpace logo engraved where you see the "Pens Europe" logo on the picture below.

The cost would be approximately $10 each. Vote in the poll with your interest.

http://www.pensaustralia.com/images/product/dlu_main.jpg

[h0ughy]

I'd have to say no to this one. I have two of those pens already, part of a sale from the US they threw in a couple! Nice Idea though

[[1ponders]]

Why buy a $10 pen when you can by a $1300 laptop with $800 MS Office that would do the same job :lol: Oh and a generator to run the Laptop if your out in the bush. :)

I'd like one. ;)

But then my middle name is "Strikerh0ughy"

[acropolite]

I'd like one too, c'mon h0ughy a third one wouldn't go astray, especially if the others disappear in to a biro vortex (for the uninitiated, a biro vortex is sort of like a black hole except it's a place where missing biros disappear to especially in office environments) ....:P

[RB]

Yes Please......

[davidpretorius]

Mike, we better put the word "Nagler" on the pen and bump up the price to $100!!!

[Striker]

Yep 2 for me.

[Nightshift]

Can you change the battery or is it a one off throw away deal?

[iceman]

Good question, I'll find out.

[atalas]

Yes I would , hurry up and send me one down the checks in the mail !


Louie

[ballaratdragons]

Pity they don't come as a pencil! That would be handy.

[Orion]

Yep, I'll grab one.

What happend to the T-shirts?

[admiral.jamest]

Yep, Count me in for 2x pens :nerd: :lol: :P

[fringe_dweller]

:rofl: :rofl: @ Ken :)
K.

[jjjnettie]

I'd love a pen as well Mike.
Can't get enough gadgets.

[ving]

you want a glowing t-shirt? :confused:

[Orion]

I meant to say polo shirts David.....what's going on with them. Are they still going to be available with the IIS logo on them or have they be replaced by the pen?

[ic]

I'd be interested in buying two pens.

Thanks,

Ian.

[thehunter]

I'll take two as well, thanks.

Rodney

[iceman]

Ed,

Read the latest in this thread: http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=3635

Still waiting to get enough numbers.

[cahullian]

Looks good Mike I would gladly buy one for the cause

[Rodstar]

Yep, one for me too, Mike.

[chunkylad]

I will join the throng: one for me too please mike!!!

[Moonman]

I'll probably lose it in the first five minutes but what the hell

I'll have one.

[ballaratdragons]

Seeing as there are no Red-Light pencils for me to sketch out at the scope :sad: I guess I'll have to settle for the Red-Light Pen for taking notes and crossing items of my 'search' list.

I'll go for one please. :thumbsup:

One of my boys will probably knock it off and read in bed under the covers with it when supposedly sleeping!!!! My daughter does that with the light from her mobile phone :lol:

[slice of heaven]

I'll grab 2 thanks Mike.

[xrekcor]

Actually I fail to see the humour in that...

Like Ken, they would be great if they came in a pencil, would be damn handy
for sketching.

regards,CS

[ballaratdragons]

Rob, Davo P might be able to tell us if they are available in a pencil. That would be fantastic if they did!!!!!!!

It is very hard sketching at the scope. I try make a rough sketch with a little red torch clipped onto my EP case and then finish it inside out of memory. It would be incredible to sketch the whole object at the EP!

[davidpretorius]

i get a sample pen once a month, but will check for a pencil version from the supplier!

i thought it was a joke re pencil until i remebered that typex (white out) at night might be a bit hard to apply to mistakes!

yes a nice pencil would be nice!

I will do my best gentleman!

[ballaratdragons]

Me? Joke?

Actually is was a serious statement :o

Geez it's hard to be taken serious occasionally when I goof off too much :lol:

[iceman]

Ok looks like we have enough interest to go ahead with the pens.

The final cost for the pens (postage to your door is included):

1 pen: $10
2 pens: $8.75 each
3 or more pens: $7.50 each

Each pen will include a black velveteen pouch.

Please make your payment by depositing into the bank account listed at the Donate (http://www.iceinspace.com.au/?donate) page. Please make sure the reference includes your forum name so I can match it up to your address!

Please PM me with your postal address once you've made your payment.

If you'd prefer an alternative form of payment, you can send me a money order (PM me for my address) or PM me with your suggestions of other methods of payment you'd prefer to use.

If you're sending a money order for the Astronomy 2006 book, feel free to include the cost of the pen(s) in the money order to save yourself some money.

[atalas]

Great ! I'll take three :clap:

[RB]

Yes I'll get 3 as well.

One for each hand. :lol:


:cool:

[fringe_dweller]

sorry to hear that CS ;)
just that design didnt look like it would lend itself to a pencil design unless you are talking about a lead refill/replace design - i have never liked that type of pencil myself. And the power of the pencil theme goes back aways on this forum eh Ken :) .
what would be good would be a slip on red light similair to whats on the pen. that would go on normal pencils - i could use one for lots of stuff - meteor counts/film exp. time details to name a few.

[Striker]

Payed for 3...bargain.

I will sell them this time next year for $100 each...haha

[Moonman]

I
Given that Price I'll take thee as well,

Then i WON'T PANIC IF i MISPLACE ONE.

[laz]

very cool

i'd buy two or three for sure :)

[Window]

Mike, Will deposit 23 + 10 in your account tomorow. 1 x book + 1 x pen. Do you have my details correct?

[iceman]

I don't have you address - please PM me your name and address once the deposit has gone in.

[Window]

Mike, What's PM?

[davidpretorius]

private mail,

i will send you one!