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 **Disadvantages:** **Disadvantages:**
-  * 300mm / 12" is usually the maximum length these are available in+  * 300mm / 12" is usually the maximum length available
   * Legs only available in "standard" versions   * Legs only available in "standard" versions
   * Sensitive to dust and grime   * Sensitive to dust and grime
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 **Disadvantages:** **Disadvantages:**
-  * Battery life in cheaper types is usually limited+  * Battery life in "cheapertypes is often very limited
   * Solar powered versions may not function in low light situations (Users report that a flashlight quickly remedies that problem)    * Solar powered versions may not function in low light situations (Users report that a flashlight quickly remedies that problem) 
   * Susceptible to environmental damage (e.g., liquids such as oils or coolants can cause them to malfunction)   * Susceptible to environmental damage (e.g., liquids such as oils or coolants can cause them to malfunction)
   * If non-functioning (after replacing the battery) they can be difficult or impossible to repair   * If non-functioning (after replacing the battery) they can be difficult or impossible to repair
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