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* 1979: C and D cell battery models are put on the market; targeted to the public safety and industrial sectors | * 1979: C and D cell battery models are put on the market; targeted to the public safety and industrial sectors | ||
* May 2006: 2D and 3D Maglite | * May 2006: 2D and 3D Maglite LEDs introduced using [[Philips Lumileds|Luxeon]] III LED with a bonus krypton bulb in the tail cap. | ||
* January 2009: 2D Maglites now feature Luxeon Rebel 090 LED. LED is not replaceable. Max output is 114 lumens. | * January 2009: 2D Maglites now feature Luxeon Rebel 090 LED. LED is not replaceable. Max output is 114 lumens. | ||
* April 2009: 3D LED Maglites now have Rebel 091 LED and are brighter than 2D. Output is 104 lumens. | * April 2009: 3D LED Maglites now have Rebel 091 LED and are brighter than 2D. Output is 104 lumens. | ||
* November 2010: 3D LED Maglites begin to appear with [[Cree]] XP-E | * November 2010: 3D LED Maglites begin to appear with [[Cree]] XP-E LEDs, 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 | * January 2011: 2D LED Maglites begin to appear with Cree XP-E LEDs. | ||
* July 2012: 2D '''Maglite Pro''' uses Cree XP-G LED for 274 lumens output and 366m throw. | * July 2012: 2D '''Maglite Pro''' uses Cree XP-G LED for 274 lumens output and 366m throw. | ||
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* 1984: First Mini Maglite introduced with 2xAA batteries, side switch replaced by twisting head (loosen for on), including variable focus, extra bulb in tail cap, and candle mode ability. The incandescent MiniMag has output of 14 lumens. | * 1984: First Mini Maglite introduced with 2xAA batteries, side switch replaced by twisting head (loosen for on), including variable focus, extra bulb in tail cap, and candle mode ability. The incandescent MiniMag has output of 14 lumens. | ||
* August 2006: 2xAA and 3xAA Maglite | * August 2006: 2xAA and 3xAA Maglite LEDs introduced, lacking lanyard attachment on tail | ||
* January 2009: 2xAA Multimode Mini Maglite LED (High, Low, Slow Flash, SOS), using Luxeon Rebel 090 | * January 2009: 2xAA Multimode Mini Maglite LED (High, Low, Slow Flash, SOS), using Luxeon Rebel 090 | ||
* November 2009: 2xAA Multimode Mini Maglite LED now has lanyard attachment similar to incandescent version. | * November 2009: 2xAA Multimode Mini Maglite LED now has lanyard attachment similar to incandescent version. | ||