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(More customer reviews)I'll admit, I love LED flashlights - the pure, white light, the extended battery life, the look on the faces of my friends when they point the flashlight into their eyes upon examination... so when I read that Mag had released an LED flashlight, I immediately went in pursuit of one, and I'm finding it to be a mixed bag.
From a build quality standpoint, Mag still makes a solid product.The barrel and head are made from aluminum, rubber washers are used for a water resistant seal, and they can take being dropped off a workbench.One thing I'm wondering why they left out, however, was a hook for a lanyard - the bottom cap of this flashlight is flat.
One of the main things the Mag has going for it over other LED flashlight designs however is that the beam can be focused - and this is due to the deeper reflector design and the shape of the LED.Focusing the beam does increase its intensity - a bit, but nothing like the old incandescent Mag lites - I found myself using it about halfway between just on and fully focused, as it proved the most practical.
Now though, for the disappointing part: I own a 1-watt Luxeon-based LED flashlight (that cost approximately the same as the Mag), and a 5-watt LED flashlight from SureFire (which cost... considerably more).The Luxeon LED puts out approximately 20 lumens, and the SureFire puts out a blinding 100 lumens, so at 3-watts, it would be safe to assume that this Mag Lite would be about halfway between the two, right?Wrong.The beam is about the same intensity as the 1-watt Luxeon (which is pretty bright by itself); ever so slightly brighter when completely focused, but then the Luxeon spreads its light more smoothly than the Mag.The Mag has slightly longer full-output battery life due to the fact that it uses AA batteries instead of AAA's, but if you already have a good Luxeon or other high-output LED flashlight, I'd certainly say try to get a demo of one of these before you buy one.Don't get me wrong, it's definately a cut above the $10 ones you see in the waiting lines at shopping centers, but I'm wondering if Mag getting into the LED market now is too little, too late?
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Product Description:
With its high-intensity adjustable light beam and compact size, the Mini Maglite Two-Cell AA Flashlight and Holster Combo Pack offers limitless around-the-house and on-the-go options. This slender flashlight succeeds where flimsy plastic flashlights fail, providing a steady, fast-focus stream of light wherever and whenever you need it. For easy portability, the flashlight comes with a nylon holster with belt loop.
At a Glance:
Portable and lightweight at 3.8 ounces
High-strength aluminum construction
Spot, candle, and flood modes
Includes holster and spare lamp
Hands-free, candle-like illumination.
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Fast-focus beam adjusts from spot
to flood with a turn of the head. Compact Flashlight Provides Limitless Uses
Whether you're hunting for something in the back of your closet, changing a fuse, looking for something behind the couch, or checking under the hood of your car, you'll appreciate the Mini Maglite's simple, straightforward, and reliable design.
With an overall length of only 5.75 inches and a weight of just 3.8 ounces (with included batteries), the Mini Maglite is easy to handle and hold, even when working in tight spaces.
Its small size and included holster also makes it ultra-portable and perfect for emergency storage, hiking, camping, and thousands of other uses, so you're never caught without a flashlight when you need one.
Three Light Modes for Versatility
The Mini Maglite boasts a unique candle mode that allows you to remove the head and expose the bulb to shed light in all directions, just like a candle. You can flip the head over and place it on a solid surface to create a sturdy holder for the "candle"--a great option when you're camping, at an outdoor concert, or entertaining after dark in your backyard.
This handy flashlight also has spot and flood modes--simply rotate the head half a turn to choose the light intensity you need.
Durably Constructed for a Lifetime of Use
The Mini Maglite features solid, precision-machined, high-strength aluminum construction that resists wear and tear, even after years of use. Anodized inside and out for corrosion resistance, this flashlight has rubber O-rings for water and shock resistance.
For further durability, a patented vented tail cap reduces the chance of gas buildup. The tail cap also stores a spare lamp, so you'll always have light when you need it.
The Mini Maglite is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Maglite: An Icon of American Ingenuity
Prior to the introduction of the Maglite flashlight in 1979, flashlights were generally regarded as unreliable, throw-away items. That all changed when Anthony Maglica revolutionized the portable lighting industry with his unique technology. By combining superior design with reliability, durability, and an unprecedented lifetime warranty, Maglite produces reliable, iconic flashlights that are designed exclusively in the USA and are built by American workers.
What's in the Box
Mini Maglite, two 'AA' premium-cell alkaline batteries, and holster.
The flashlight's miniature size and high-intensity
beam are ideal for working in tight spaces.
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