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This product (AmerTac 71134CC Slim Power Failure Lite) is simple and works well as a power failure emergency light. Basically you just switch it on in torchlight mode (two LEDs on top) or lantern mode (three LEDs on the side) and plug it into your wall outlet. The light goes out as the internal battery pack is being recharged. Once power goes out or when you unplug the unit, its light comes on automatically. Some good points about this product: - It does NOT cover both AC outlets when plugged in to the wall. - It can be mounted in either up or down position. On the other hand, there are two improvements I like to see in this product: 1. It has no nightlight mode. That means you cannot leave the LEDs on when the battery is being recharged. It would be great if I can use it as a nightlight as well. 2. The internal battery pack consists of three AAA NiMH cells with capacity of just 200mAh. This is sufficient to power the unit in flashlight mode for about 5 hours only. It would be better if the manufacturer choose the standard 800mAh AAA cells, because then it can provide four times longer runtime. (Note that the unit consumes 40mA in torchlight mode, 51mA in lantern mode) Incidentally, Hurricane Sandy is passing by New Hampshire as of this evening. Just a short while ago my neighborhood suffered a 30-minute power outage. As luck would have it, I was in the shower when the blackout hit. Fortunately I have this unit plugged in the bathroom outlet. It came right up and provided sufficient area illumination for me. Without it, I could have broken my neck trying to get out of the bathtub in total darkness... Well, maybe not, but I'm thankful for it anyway. Added 1 star for that. [Update on 11/16/12] I have uploaded a picture to the 'Customer Image' section. It shows the size comparison between this product and three other emergency power failure lights I own. Garrity LED Rechargeable Flashlight (GARKE200GST06N) Energizer Weather Ready Compact Rechargeable LED Light Globe Electric 8420401 3 in 1 LED Night Light, White