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[[File:Maglites.jpg|thumb|300px|Mini Maglites (2xAA and 2xAAA) with pewter finish]]Mag Instrument, Inc., is the manufacturer of the legendary Maglite flashlight. The company was incorporated by Anthony Maglica in 1974 and began producing the first Maglites in 1979. The company is based in Ontario, California | [[File:Maglites.jpg|thumb|300px|Mini Maglites (2xAA and 2xAAA) with pewter finish]]Mag Instrument, Inc., is the manufacturer of the legendary Maglite flashlight. The company was incorporated by Anthony Maglica in 1974 and began producing the first Maglites in 1979. The company is based in Ontario, California. [http://www.maglite.com/ website] | ||
The '''Maglite''' (also spelled Mag-Lite ) was introduced in 1979. It is constructed principally of anodized 6061 aluminum, sometimes referred to as aircraft aluminum. Maglites are known for their variable-focus beam, water resistant pushbutton switch and durability. They are available in a wide variety of colors and are a favorite of collectors. | The '''Maglite''' (also spelled Mag-Lite ) was introduced in 1979. It is constructed principally of anodized 6061 aluminum, sometimes referred to as aircraft aluminum. Maglites are known for their variable-focus beam, water resistant pushbutton switch and durability. They are available in a wide variety of colors and are a favorite of collectors. | ||
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* November 2010: 3D LED Maglites begin to appear with [[Cree]] XP-E LED's, labeled "Brighter LED" and now show 131 lumens.<REF>[http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=304266 CPF Thread with ANSI Output]</REF><REF>[http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?303409 Initial CPF thread with pictures]</REF> | * November 2010: 3D LED Maglites begin to appear with [[Cree]] XP-E LED's, labeled "Brighter LED" and now show 131 lumens.<REF>[http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=304266 CPF Thread with ANSI Output]</REF><REF>[http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?303409 Initial CPF thread with pictures]</REF> | ||
* January 2011: 2D LED Maglites begin to appear with Cree XP-E LED's. | * January 2011: 2D LED Maglites begin to appear with Cree XP-E LED's. | ||
* July 2012: 2D '''Maglite Pro''' uses Cree XP-G LED for 274 lumens output and 366m throw. | |||
===AA Mini Maglite=== | ===AA Mini Maglite=== | ||
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|Maglite || 2xD || XP-E || 134 || 388 | |Maglite || 2xD || XP-E || 134 || 388 | ||
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|Maglite Pro || 2xD || XP-G || 274 || 366 | |||
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|Maglite || 3xD || Krypton || 14 || 96 | |Maglite || 3xD || Krypton || 14 || 96 | ||