FLASHLIGHT MAG 3D LED RED

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Product Description

Product Description
Every Mag-Lite flashlight embodies a precise balance of refined optics, efficient power, durability and quality. Each Mag-Lite D-Cell flashlight includes A bright, focusable LED ( for power consevation), or the high intensity White Star Krypton Gas Lamp (stored in Tail Base) for enhanced brilliance and extended range.Interchangeable Light Sourcing - Use either the installed LED module or the Krypton lamp (stored in the tailcap).Features:High-intensity light beam½ turn, cam action focus, spot-to-floodSelf-cleaning rotary switch, 3 position, On, Off and SignalSpare lamp safely secured in the tailcapHigh-strength aluminum alloy casesO-ring sealed for water resistanceOverall Length: 12 11/32"Barrel Diameter: 1 9/16"Head Diameter: 2 ¼"Weight w/out battery: 15ozWeight w/ battery: 30ozBattery Life Continuous on time: 9-10 hoursBattery Voltage Output: 4.5 voltsBatteries Required: (3) D size alkaline

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000UIHDOI
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #232,220 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this flashlight, May 27, 2007

By	DCode "Prog" - See all my reviews

LED bulbs are convenient for 4 reasons I can think of offhand: 1. they're "solid state" devices so they're waaay more rugged than incandescent bulbs, 2. they usually have an operational life in the tens-of-thousands of hours, 3. the white LEDs are so "white" in color that they make regular bulbs look yellow, 4. they usually drain batteries more slowly than incandescent bulbs.

LED bulbs have only 3 problems that I know of: 1. they're more expensive than incandescent bulbs, 2. their beams don't seem to travel as far as incandescent beams (could be subjective or flashlight construction), 3. most flashlights that use LED bulbs REALLLLLLY SUCK--CAVEAT EMPTOR!!! I can't stress #3 enough.

If you've never purchased an LED flashlight before, you might be tempted to assume that their beams are just as bright as regular flashlights. You'd be WRONG! I've tried at least a dozen "inexpensive" LED flashlights ($<60) over the years. All of them have left much to be desired even though I was only looking for one that was as bright as a regular flashlight. Boy! Did I waste a lot of money pursuing that modest goal! Learn from my mistakes. If there's one thing I can't stress enough, it's that more LEDs DO NOT necessarily equate to a brighter overall beam. In fact, the opposite seems to be true. If you start with a good LED bulb, you don't NEED a bunch of little ones.

Anyway, a Maglite 2D LED flashlight is every bit as bright (subjective) as Maglite's regular 2D flashlight. It even appears a bit brighter because of the whiteness of its beam. It also appears to be able to throw the beam a commensurate distance. With a fresh set of batteries, I believe mine burned with enough light to read by for over 22 hours. It actually went a while longer, but I can't find my notes on the experiment.

Yes, I am a flashlight geek. I own SureFire flashlights that can stun a man in the dark and cost more than an iPod. Though the 2D LED MagLite doesn't have the power to stop a man in his tracks, it should easily replace a regular 2D flashlight. It throws a nice white beam, and should should last longer on a pair of batteries. At its price point, I've yet to see it bested by any other LED flashlight. Mag Instruments took their time bringing an LED flashlight to the market, but they DID IT RIGHT!

10/31/08 Update. LED flashlights, in general, have come a long way in the past year and a half. Mags are still my favorite (relatively) cheap and long-life flashlights, though.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice light, January 18, 2007

By	SkinDiver - See all my reviews

Overall this light is a nice light for the low cost. The construction is classic Mag; durable and able to stand up to daily use. Battery life seems to be fairly long with normal use. The light output is a lot nicer than standard halogen bulbs with a white color output that makes standard lights look "yellow." The focusing ability is perfect to give you a very small focused spot that should throw far. The only downside is with wide beam focusing - which has noticeable "rings" of light. Overall this is a nicely built light for everyday use.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Works great until you drop it by mistake!, June 16, 2007

By	Dana Voigt "Disappointed" (Mesa AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I agree that these flashlights work great for what they are, however, I have already blown 2 LED modules by dropping the flashlights by accident, once myself, and once by my 2 year old. The LEDs pop out of their housing rendering them uselsss. At that point all you can do is pull out the spare filiment bulb provided with the flashlight and use it. The replacement LED's run almost 25 dollars. Not a good deal if you ask me. Buyer beware......