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Good emergency light. The "candle mode" sold me. Aug 26, 2010
Decent little light. The "candle mode" sold me. We have frequent power outages and these Mag 2nd generation leds are just the ticket. I own a number of the more powerful new Cree leds light that deliver 100 - 200 lumens. But they all need the weird CR type batteries which are expensive. For emergencies AA type batteries are preferable being cheap and readily available.
In the low power mode with 2 fresh batteries, this light will last about a week. See Gail Rhea's review this page (thank you Gail). Calms the kids.
I use these small crawford clips for wall mounting the lights:
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In the candle mode, the bare led is uncomfortably bright, so mount them at least 6' - 7' above the ground.
The clips are not Decorator approved. but they work. A handy hubby could come up with something more pleasing to the eye.
So tack these to your wall and your family will be happy during the next black out. Throw one in the car glove box too. 4 stars instead of 5 because the "focusing" feature is silly now with leds, but Maglite stays with the familiar making the light more awkward to switch modes.
I bought 8. Buy it. you will be happy.
 Well Built Flashlight, Annoying Electronic Controls Aug 19, 2010
Purchased this small LED flashlight to try out for an all around toolbox, glovebox, field inspection light. I currently own two original 2D cell maglites and they are excellent, both 5-6 years old and great shape. I purchased the genuine Maglite LED upgrade kit for both of them and am very satisfied. Have had the same D batteries in them for 1-2 years and they are still putting out great light, so excellent battery life.
For the small 2AA light, first the PROS: the aluminum housing is solid, same quality as older maglites; the led light is actually brighter than my 2D led maglites and i actually prefer the 2AA light as it is whiter, and if the controls worked well i would buy more of them; the size is perfect.
For the CONS: the controls make this a very annoying product; the twist on/off is fine, but one small bump or a small twist of the front and it shifts from high to low or to flashing mode. Twist control fine, but when you pick 100% on it should stay that way unless you intentionally change it, not changing with a mild touch. When inspecting a building with colleagues the last thing I want is a flashlight to start flashing like poltergeist. I personally would prefer just on/off, or on 100%/on 50%/off. The flashing light and SOS mode for me are unneeded; the 25% mode is too dim to be useful, i'd recommend 100%/50%; nextly, the end battery cap doesn't stay on tightly. My old maglites have to turn hard to tighten and they stay that way. This battery cap loosens easily and then actually switches the mode (100% to 25% to flashing) when it is loose; lastly, i do miss the on/off switch found on the 2D lights.
FINAL WORD: Frame quality, great. Brightness, great. Just need the old Maglite rock solid on/off controls.
USER TIP: I actually put some white teflon plumbers tape inside the threads of the battery cap and it stays much tighter. I also put teflon on the inside on/off threads and it is harder to twist, so it doesn't switch modes by itself so easily. Not sure how long it will last but worth a try.
 Doesn't play well with rechargable NiMH batteries Aug 15, 2010
I used to have an incandescent mini maglite, and I really liked it. When I lost it, I thought I'd upgrade to an LED version. I was disappointed. As far as brightness goes, there doesn't seem to be a great difference between my old maglite using NiMH batteries and the LED maglite with alkalines. The beam is more uniform in the LED version, but I find the bluish tint to be harder to see in than the reddish incandescent light. My main complaint, though, is that the LED version didn't work properly with my NiMH batteries. It produced a very dim, barely visible light with one set of older, fully charged NiMH batteries I had. When I tried a higher capacity, fully charged set, it didn't produce any light at all. I'm returning this version and getting an incandescent version instead.
Great Power, Very Useful! One minor Complaint Aug 03, 2010
I think these LED lights are great. They provide exceptional light, as compared to standard bulbs. I can light up things nearly all the way across an acre of land, and can totally flood closer areas with bright light. It is amazing that such lighting power comes out of such a small unit. I can't imagine needing the larger size for general use around a house or modest-sized property.
Also, the light is very white, not yellow like traditional bulbs. To me, the whiteness of these LED bulbs is much more appealing, and is easier on the eyes.
Mine has been lightly used, so I do not know how well the bulb will peform once it begins to burn out (if it does). But, I will gladly replace the bulb or buy another one of these lights if that ever becomes a problem. They work that well.
The metal housing is tough as nails, and it's small enough to go anywhere.
The only complaint I have is the different light setting that are activated by turning the light on/off repeatedly. For example, if you turn the light on, then off, and back on quickly, it goes to a dimmer setting. Do it again, and it goes to a flashing setting. This can be annoying when you just want some light quickly, but accidentally twist the top when trying to use the unit.
Other than that, I love this LED flashlight, and strongly prefer it over normal bulbed lights of similar size.
 Not as good Jul 26, 2010
This light that I got is not as near as brite as the one sold at Sears yet it has the same number???
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