MagLite is an amazing USA company. This new rechargeable flashlight is the latest way of out-doing themselves. At 643 lumens, it is their brightest flashlight. If you use it in the General function set, here are the 3 ways to use it:
Full Power (1 click) gives you 643 lumens for the brightest light ever. The service time is about 4 hours at this mode.
Low Power (2 clicks) conserves battery usage, by giving 25% brightness. The benefit is having 17 hours of service at this mode.
Eco mode (3 clicks) makes your battery last as long as 37 hours.
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If you have other needs, you can change the function set to Outdoor, Law Enforcement or Tactical.
The 3 modes in the Outdoor set:
Full power, Low, Strobe
Here are the modes in the Law Enforcement set:
Full power, Momentary, Eco
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And for the Tactical function set, the 3 modes are:
Full power, Momentary, Strobe
Confusing? The Maglite comes to you in the General function set. This is fine for most people. If you want to change it, (and change it back again later), here’s what you do:
RL1019 MagLite LED Rechargeable
Operating The Most Powerful LED Flashlight From MagLite:
To change the function set, you do this by the way you turn on the flashlight. First, unscrew the battery compartment, so that the battery does not make contact. Hold the ON button while you screw the battery holder back in. The amount of time you leave the button pressed, determines which function set will be used. The complete directions come with your LED Maglite flashlight.
Just kidding. I have been a Maglite flashlights lover ever since I bought my first one 10 years ago. That USA company is always striving for perfection, and introduces innovations frequently. Here are my personal top 3 Maglite flashlights.
Maglite Solitaire LED
The Solitaire LED. It’s the brighter version of the popular Solitaire, which holds 1 AAA battery. It is a favorite because of its low price, and the conveniently small size, just 3 3/16″ long.
Maglite XL50
Maglite XL50
uses 3 AAA batteries, and puts out a bright 200 lumens. It has 3 modes of illumination. Full power, 25% power saver, and strobe for emergencies. Easy 1-handed operation because of the on/off button at the base.
Mag Charger LED RL1019
The newly re-designed Mag Charger LED has a powerful 643 lumen output. Just leave it on the charging cradle, and it is ready when you need it. Full power, Low power, and Eco-mode are the 3 choices you have.
Did you ever wonder how they got the name Mag-Lite®? Was it from the word “magnet”,
“magnificent”, “magnesium”, “magnanimous”? No. Nothing as detailed as that. When it
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was invented in 1979, it was named after the owner of the company, Anthony Maglica. He and his company have been on Facebook recently. The topic is his commitment on keeping USA’s flashlight manufacturing jobs in the USA. Yes, that keeps the famous flashlight’s price high, but people are willing to pay for quality. Maglites® are as American as apple pie. People are proud to own one of these magnificent “torches”, especially the new LED models, no matter what the price.
Anthony Maglica Still At Work
POOR FAMILY: Mr. Maglica was born in NYC during the Great Depression, but was raised in Croatia by his mother. When he was old enough to escape from the Communist control of Croatia, he came back to America and started manufacturing precision parts for aerospace and the military. He used a lathe that he bought, and was making payments on. In 1974, he incorporated as Mag Instrument, Inc. in California, and went on to invent the Maglite® flashlight in 1979. Through his hard work and perseverance, he has brought much success to a unique flashlight, his workers, and to his country.
ONWARD AND UPWARD: The Mini Maglite® AA flashlight was introduced in 1984 and became a welcome personal size flashlight. A smaller AAA-Cell version of the Mini Maglite® flashlight, handy for medical applications, was introduced in 1987; and the Solitaire® single AAA-Cell flashlight, designed for key chains and purses, entered the product line in 1988. In 2006, the Maglite® LED flashlight was introduced. In 2011, they started the Mini Maglite Pro & Pro+ sales.
AWARDS: Besides being awarded millions of dollars in patent infringement cases, Mag Instrument, Inc. has been awarded many recognition awards. In 1987, Money Magazine named the Mini Maglite® flashlight one of the 99 Things That Americans Make Best. In 2004, Mens Journal named The Maglite® flashlight in the “List of All Time Best Tools, Toys, and Gear”. In 2005, Mobile PC Magazine named the Maglite® flashlight as one of the 100 greatest gadgets of all time. In 2010, Maglite XL100 made the “Holiday Hot List” (Dec 2010) – Sunset Magazine. In 2011, Mini Mag-Lite LED made the “Best Car-winterizing tools” list (01/11/11) – Woman’s Day Magazine.
LASER SCIENCE: The laser was invented in the early 1950’s. Then computerized laser engraving machines evolved in the 70’s and 80’s. The first items to be decorated with laser engraving were wooden plaques. These refined machines are used today to put your logo on engraved Maglites. Laser has enhanced the popularity of promotional Maglights. Today, it is easy to use your vector art file, and quickly engrave your logo on 50 anodized aluminum Maglites. Your imprint shows as the color of the aluminum showing through the places where the anodized color was removed by the laser. Engraved flashlights with your logo are here to stay, because they combine a useful object with a little bit of well-placed advertising.
Maglite® m3a in dark green
THE FUTURE: The next step is already here…The ability to put your full-color logo on the curved metal barrel of the Maglite®. This process was started about 2011. The imprint is virtually un-scratchable. The imprint is permanently adhered to the barrel. The color logo on a Maglite® is available in a very limited market.
about 100 years old. The invention of the dry cell and the miniature incandescent bulb around 1899 made it all possible. Shortly after that, advertising specialty companies began putting their customers’ logos on them, creating the first promotional flashlight. But what will the promotional flashlights be like 100 years from now?
First, let’s look at the major developments in flashlights from 1899 till now, 2014:
Imprinting a company logo, using engraving and screen printing in color, so that a company can use flashlights to promote itself to customers.
Shock resistant case. This helped to protect the bulb and the glass lens from breaking when the flashlight is dropped.
Push button in addition to on/off switch. This feature made it possible to conserve energy, and to send Morse Code.
Electronic circuitry. This made it possible to program different features, such as reduced brightness mode, SOS mode, strobe mode.
Miniaturization, making it possible to make keylights.
Focus-able lens, for convenience.
Imprinting a company logo, using laser engraving to make engraved flashlights and screen printing for printing in color. The company can use flashlights to promote itself to customers.
Designs on the barrel, like the USA flag, camouflage, and various corporate colors.
So, what do you think another 100 years will do to change promotional flashlights? Here are some wild guesses.
Design changes: Could a flashlight be developed that attaches to your hand or fingers, and directs light to where you point?
Energy changes: How about the elimination of batteries. Let’s have a flashlight that gets its unending energy from the magnetic field that is always present all around us. It is free, and it never wears out.
Imprint changes: Besides screen printing and laser engraving, and full color imprinting, how about holographic printing? Imagine your logo in a 3 dimentional holograph that hovers above the torch.
Bulb changes: There is a new LED which is brighter, and is already used in some flashlights. Expect even brighter “light producing elements” in the future.
Ergonomic changes: Instead of a switch, why not have a flashlight controlled by thought waves? If you want it to turn on, it will. If you want it brighter or dimmer, just think it. Don’t laugh. Brain waves are real, and they produce a small electric current that is measurable by electroencephalograms.
Far out? Let me know what you think. And give me some of your own predictions, too. Thanks.
If you are looking for some unique marketing tool that can actually push your brand out from its position of obscurity, promotional flashlights are just the thing for you. Marketing professionals are completely aware of the fact that no matter how much you use up on a dealer meet, trade show or other activities to build your brand-name, some other brand will always be there doing something better. The biggest question that advertising professionals face is that how to grab the attention and interest of the people.
It is an undeniable fact that people love accepting free gifts and companies know this very well. Most companies gift their company logo engraved free stuff like pens, key rings, notepads, calendars, etc.. It is a good marketing strategy but has limited effect on ones who receive these gifts are not long lasting and useful in the long run. Flashlights with your logo are the best gifts that can draw people to your brand and also create an image of your company. This is something that will remind them of your brand for a long time, as these high quality flashlights are very durable. Companies dealing in these remarkable flashlights put forth a myriad of options in these lights like:
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Small Pocket Flashlight
Mini Aluminum LED Flashlight
Rectangle LED Keylight
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This is a powerhouse way of promoting your business and at the same time is also quite a simple and inexpensive strategy. Advantage-Advertising.com deals in durable and stylish promotional flashlights for those who genuinely wish to see their brand name in the mind of their clients or business associates. They have fantastic designs and an extensive collection of these flashlights. Just get your logo engraved and make recipients delighted with this wonderful free gift and it can help you develop a long-term association with your clients.
