Editorial Review

Features

• Limit 1 per order
• Returns will not be honored on this closeout item

Asin: B00004Z069
Sales Rank: 57159
Subjects:  1. (Philips)    2. Hand Tools    3. Screwdrivers    4. (Screw Drivers)    5. Phillips-Head Screwdrivers   

Features

• Limited lifetime warranty
• High intensity adjustable light beam
• Sealed O-rings for water and shock resistance
• Candle mode feature for hands free light
• Spare lamp in the tail cap

Reviews (30)

Indispensible for light work
Okay, so an AA powered torch is not going to illuminate a room, but these mini Mag List torches are incredibly handy to have around all the same. I have a black version for my office and a silver version in my car. What makes them so useful is that they're very reliable and very simple to use. My black torch gets a frequent workout when I'm hunting around under the desk unplugging wires, or when I've opened a computer case and need to see inside it. I've only used the silver one a few times, but it's reassuring to keep in the glove box of the car in case I get a flat tyre.

I was amazed by the "candle mode" that someone mentioned. I was playing around with my torch while writing this review and I'd never seen that feature before! It's extremely handy to know and just reinforces my good impressions of this device.

Inexpensive light, inexpensive batteries, good light... but
there are better lights out there.Of course they cost more money.I have 5 or 6 of these floating around between cars, night stand, wifes night stand etc.They work great, last a long time, and if something happens to them (battery leaks, run over with tank etc) you just chuck it and buy a new one.

That said, when you are looking for a flashlight that you have to rely on and you don't want to carry 3 or 4 with you, I'd look to an LED flashlight.LEDs don't burn out very fast, runtime on batteries is WAY longer.My personal favorite is the Inova x5.5 LEDs, 20 hour runtime on one set of batteries, waterproof, and brighter than a mini mag by far.It just costs 3-4 times as much, which is why I have one of them instead of 4.

"Mini Mag a power 'shack', not a powerhouse"
In the last decade, people have been rooting for this small flashlight that was always considered to be cool, with it's aircraft aluminum 'armour', and bright beam. This thing was once considered to be more popular than a lightsaber.

These qualities stand to this day and should be considered should you buy this as a gift or lighting tool for someone. It's strong reaching beam fires a fair distance in spot mode, and a moderately effective flood mode lights up a room quite nicely.

Now, with these kudos, there are some things to keep in mind when buying this light:

Unless you get silver/puter or light blue, this black knight can be easily lost in the dark if you don't have it on. Also, the fact that it's a heavy duty metal doesn't help it's chances from a fairly tall fall. This thing is not shock absorbent. Maybe it's casing is, but it's innards aren't. And to top it all off, this flashlight is more thirsty for batteries than a 5 litre gas guzzling Mustang. After a good half hour, it dims a litte, but a little too soon.

So, what do I recommend above the Mini Mag? Two great recommendations: the Energizer Double Barrel 'xenon' flashlight, with it's great looks, and better battery life. The xenon bulb is also brighter than the Mag's 'T-Bulb'. Another great light is the Rayovac AA Industrial flashlight. Now, this flashlight does not have the same distance reach as the Mini Mag (in spot mode) since this light is built with a 'wide spot', that acts like a super (and I mean super for an AA light) mini spot light, and maybe not at long distances, but at least for lighting up.....the WOODS! I find this to be the best light for when you're lost in the woods. If you are one of those people who walk a lot at night, especially near any forests and wooded areas, then the Rayovac AA Industrial light is the one-if you aren't interested in an L.E.D lights, which should be your first choice. You'd probably think that a Rayovac AA flashlight wouldn't be powerful enough for to light up the thick of the woods in the night and twenty feet in front of you...well, guess again!! You'd better get one and try it out. It's output is nearly as bright as a 2D Maglite in flood mode. Really! I carry it everywhere with me (knapsack). And mega shock resistant!!

Features

• Style: X-lg. curved smooth points, plated.
• Overall Length (inch): 6-1/2.

Asin: B00004T7TU
Sales Rank: 40829

Features

• Drop-forged, high carbon steel
• Heat treated and fully polished
• Matte finish cushion grips

Reviews (1)

Features

• Roll carded in sharp cutter blade dispenser
• 49656: 3/4" x 60'

Asin: B00004WCCO
Sales Rank: 5885
Subjects:  1. Electrical    2. Electrical Tape    3. (Electrician's Tape)   

Editorial Review