A Small Price For A Little Peace Of Mind-Mini Maglite M2A03
Written: Feb 18 '03
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Pros: Reasonably priced and easy to find. Convenient, Maglite name/reputation
Cons: None I can think of.
The Bottom Line: For about $10, you have the assurance that you will be able to see in the event of lights/electricity going out, and other needs around your home, office, vehicle.
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| Suzer's Full Review: MAGLITE M2A036 - Mini Flashlight [Red] |
I am reviewing the Mini MagLite with AA 2 cell batteries. I decided it was time to purchase some flashlights for the house, and for my car. I don't mean to be an alarmist, and I trust in our countries leaders, in general, but it is always good to be prepared. Additionally, when I purchased my present car, a 2002 Saturn SC2, I found that in foregoing the sun/moonroof I had in my previous SC2, I also lost the map lights. It was time to purchase a small, cute little light so I could easily read directions when driving at night.
For you history buffs, some history about Mag Instruments and Mag lights
Anthony Maglica founded Mag Instrument in Los Angeles in 1955 and designed the Maglite® flashlight, now an American product icon.
LIGHTING THE PATH TO SUCCESS
As his company grew, Maglica set his sights on designing and manufacturing a new and improved flashlight. Initially targeted for the public safety sector, the Maglite® flashlight was introduced in 1979. Police officers, firefighters and mechanics quickly spread the word about this rugged, reliable anodized aluminum flashlight, which would change the portable lighting industry forever.
Committed to product innovation and refinement, Maglica followed up the success of the Maglite® flashlight with the Maglite® Rechargeable Flashlight System™, one of the most powerful rechargeable flashlights of its size. The Mini Maglite® AA flashlight was launched in 1984 and set a new standard for personal size flashlights. A smaller AAA-Cell version of the Mini Maglite® flashlight, ideal for many industrial and medical applications, was introduced in 1987; and the Solitaire® single AAA-Cell flashlight, designed for key chains and purses, was introduced in 1988.
Often referred to as "A Work of Art That Works®", the Maglite® and Mini Maglite® have been honored by the Japan Institute of Design and the Museum for Applied Art in Germany. Fortune and Money magazines ranked Mag Instrument® products among the top 100 products that "America makes best". In 1996, the Wall Street Journal referred to the Maglite® flashlight as "the Cadillac of flashlights", and quoted then-CEO of Apple Computer Gilbert F. Amelio as saying he wanted Apple to be "essentially the Maglite® of computers"
http://www.maglites.com/history
Features of my cute red maglite flashlight from packaging:
~ Durable aluminium alloy case
~ Limited lifetime warranty
~ Lightbeam is adjustable from Wide flood to intense spot
~ Spare bulb in the tailcap
~Includes 2 AA cell Energizer Alkaline batteries
(multipurpose holster included with some mini maglites)
When you might need a flashlight:
Most importantly, flashlights offer light for purposes of safety and security, general household use, and for when you go camping.
Additional uses are:
* Safety when walking in the dark
* During emergencies—searching in dark areas or in case of automotive breakdown
* Helping lead you out of the house in case of a home fire
During a power outage
* Hiking through caves
* Lighting your way during trick-or-treating
* Lighting construction areas
* Searching through a garage, attic, or dark closet
* Shining light on hard-to-reach places when working on machinery, such as a car
* Collecting—there are many
http://www.energizer.com
How to switch to candle mode:
First of all you need to unscrew the head of the flashlight. Find a flat surface and put the head down on there. Lastly, put the barrel into the head. Voila!
Available colors:
* Red
* Black
* Gray
* Dark green
* Purple
* Orange
* Lime
* Royal blue
* Midnight blue
My experience:
I am making a sincere effort to have a flashlight available in each of my rooms in the house. Should the electricity go out during a storm or other situation, I am prepared. The Mini Maglite is great in my car for reading maps (no, I don't do actual maps, but door-to-door driving directions). It is also handy for getting into small places; finding little things I may have dropped, reading when I don't want to disturb someone else.
Summing up:
A mini maglight will not give you total peace of mind during these turbulent times, but having them available in your home, office, car, for camping trips, will help just a little bit! They are available in numerous sizes, for whatever your personal needs might be. You can find them most easily online, as well as replacement parts, should you require them. I am giving the Mini Maglite 4 stars, and recommend that everyone get at least one, and preferably several.
Thanks for reading!
Suz
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