Levitron AG Anti-Gravity Globe
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Toys and Games Reviews of Levitron AG Anti-Gravity Globe
Customer Review: True Levitation
Summary: 4 Stars
Being a science geek, this looked like a very interesting knick-knack. I purchased this as a gift for my father, who has given me a 'Mova' globe as a gift in the past. There have been 'levitating globes' available for a few years, but they have been based on simple 'attractive' levitation, where a magnet+electromagnet *above* the globe balances against gravity. The Levitron AG Globe is entirely different ... it levitates a globe from *below*, without any overhanging arm. I understand how they do it, and compared to any other levitating globe I've heard of, this product is far more impressive.
Pros: Works as advertised ... it suspends a globe about 1/4 of an inch above the base. A product that performs *real* levitation at all is impressive.
Cons: Pricey. It would be better to have a smaller glove levitate much higher ... the 'clearance' is fairly small ... not enough to even put a finger through the 'levitation' gap.
Customer Review: Close Eye, Small Globe
Summary: 5 Stars
It turned out to be fairly easy to place the ball over the stand so that it was suspended in air. Close one eye, and position the ball about 12" above the stand, as manual states. Center the ball on the circular area below and lower it down. A couple of tries and I had it. Keep a light enough grip on it so that it doesn't "fly" away and stick to the silver area below. It seems pretty rugged.
I was surprised at the size of the ball. I had seen a larger one in a store. I'm not sure the price was that different. Could be mistaken about the size.
It rotates like the earth.
The distance below the ball is a bit deceptive, since the stand is mirror like. If you don't get your eye level to the bottom, it looks like it floats inches off the stand. In reality it is probably 1/2 to 3/4". Probably 3/4".
Customer Review: Excellent for techies/engineers
Summary: 5 Stars
Once I knew something like this existed, I had to have it. Bought it before the price drop and still felt it was an excellent buy. You can spin it, but it slows quickly and wobbles a bit when you do. Looks great on my desk, and starts many conversations. It's just like it looks, no tricks... it floats about 3/4 to 1 inch above the base. It uses a combination of powerful magnets and electronic coils (uses an A/C adapeter that plugs into the back of the base, not shown in most pictures) to keep the globe levitating. Note: Needs a wood or non-metal desk top to work best. Overall, I love it as a novelty in my office.Customer Review: Disapponting AG Globe
Summary: 2 Stars
The globe is very difficult to set-up in a stable floating mode. Once the globe is floating it is annoyingly susceptable to disturbance which results in the globe slamming into its base. You can't "play" with it in any real sense and it doesn't permit stable rotation to any angle.
I am very disappointed with this purchase.
Customer Review: Just as described
Summary: 4 Stars
I really like this Globe.
Some reviewers might not have read the description, and expected this to be some kind of toy to play with. It is not. Its more of a display. Something cool to look at. It does not spin, it just floats.
Its very cool, and looks great in person.
Its a good value for the money.