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 Second-Gen MagLite mini LED flashlight is a better product March 5, 2010
NLee the Engineer (Nashua, NH)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This package (MAGLITE SP22017) contains the second-generation MagLite mini LED 2-AA flashlight. It looks exactly like the original MagLite mini LED flashlight, but added some important improvements:
- Multi-mode electronic switch:
By turning the power switch off and then on rapidly, you can cycle the flashlight through four different modes:
1. 100% power (similar to the original version)
2. 25% power (which gives 4x longer battery life)
3. blinking mode
4. S.O.S. (... --- ...) mode
The last two modes are not that useful (except maybe in case of emergency). But the 25% power mode is a welcome addition. It is especially suitable for indoor use, where you don't need a blindingly powerful light beam.
- Better energy management:
When the battery voltage drops too low (under 2.5V approximately), the new MagLite mini will gradually reduce its light output to conserve battery energy. In contrast, the original MagLite mini will attempt to maintain the same light output, until it finally drops dead without warnings.
The light source used is a Philips Luxeon Rebel LED. It is called a '3W LED', but that is referring to its PEAK power. For steady-state operation the LED current is limited to 350mA, which means it can only operate at about 1 watt (350mA * 3V). Due to improvements in LED efficiency during the past few years, this 2nd-gen flashlight is brighter than the first-gen operating at the same power.
I'm impressed by the quality and functionality of this MagLite mini LED flashlight. The plastic box it comes in, however, is rather flimsy and cheap-looking. But overall this is still a very good value.
Amazing flashlight January 28, 2010
Jason R. Johnson (Hoquiam, WA)
This flashlight is truly amazing. I got this for my dad as a present and then decided to buy two more for myself because it is truly high quality (as we should come to expect from Maglite).
The LED bulb itself is only the size of a tiny little pebble, but it puts out an incredible amount of light while using almost no power.
The only downside to this light is I wish it was more compact. It can still easily fit in your pocket or in a small clutch purse, but the LED technology could be powered by a tiny watch battery and be put on a key chain. Maglite has stuck to their normal longer style design in this case; though I'd prefer if it was about 2/3 its length to be a little more compact. But with two AA batteries I'm sure this thing will run for years and the quality is basically indestructible, so I love it.
Great product at a great price. January 30, 2010
Tabor Kelly (Portland, OR)
This light is 10x nicer than the halogen model that it replaced. I purchased two of these lights for my kids. I am so impressed that I am going to replace my old halogen model.
AA LED Maglite! April 16, 2010
Lan K. Pham (St. Petersburg, FL - USA.)
I am happy with my purchase! This is a good seller; Sold exact item in the great condiction. Thank you so much!
Awesome flashlight June 28, 2010
Erwin Wolf (Guayaquil, Ecuador)
Really really bright, could leave blind anyone for a minute if looks directly to the light! Excellent item, a "must have".
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