Classic Magnetic Levitator

The Classic Magnetic Levitator is a cool device that shows the magic and science of floatation. The cylinder-like levitator would appear to be floating in empty space with the help of a very small friction point. The magnets itself keeps the levitator afloat but the tip most point of the axle that touches the glass helps maintain its position. It can be considered a toy as well as a good decoration. Once it starts spinning it would seem that it would never stop and will continue on for a very long time. This gadget is only approved for kids who are 14 years old and above. Such device is also used in a lot of schools since it shows a lot of principles and concepts of physics.

Product Features and Specifications:

• It is a nice decoration which serves as an attraction to your guests. It usually brings out their curiosity while being amazed by an object that floats;
• The small friction point which touches the glass is one of the most important mechanisms that helps the levitator floats and rotates in space for a period of time;
• Since the levitator does not exactly have much support, it can be knocked off the gadget easily, which is why it was approved strictly to kids 14 years old and above;
• It measures 6 x 4 x 4 inches and weighs at approximately 1.5 pounds.

Classic Magnetic Levitator Review:

The customers who reviewed this product gave it a rating of an average of 3.5 stars. They had mixed opinions about the gadget. Some of them were able to enjoy it while others broke it in the initial attempts to make it spin.

There were actually more happy customers than dissatisfied ones. One customer claimed that it attracted a lot of attention and appreciation from her guests. She always gets the complement of having such a cool gadget. One school teacher was also happy with the product since he was able to use it as part of his lecture on basic physics. One happy mother also mentioned that her little boy was very fond of it, and she has high hopes that this might be the start of her kid being interested in science.

Meanwhile, there also a number of customers who had an opposite reaction. One disappointed customer claimed that the levitator was wobbly and not balanced; and that it will eventually knock itself off the stand. Another customer claimed that it always remained wobbly no matter how she spins it. She accidentally knock it off the stand and it broke in two pieces and never used it again.

This product may not be ideal for everyone since it functions more like a game and a challenge. Spinning the levitator without letting it wobble requires patience and precision. Since it does not have much support, it has a high probability of getting knocked off but that is exactly the idea of the gadget. You have to spin it gently and precisely so as not to knock it off while maintaining a smooth rotation. It takes practice to develop one’s skill to enjoy this gadget. This would be great for people who are interested in the idea of having a floating gadget and have the perseverance to learn how to enjoy it.