nanotech17
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not bad....
New Mini MagLED multi-mode (pictures)
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nanotech17
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they should have the rebel led in the solitaire as well...
willrx
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Well, I'm excited by this! The new 2D is a great improvement in my opinion-and this seems like it too. Off to Fry's to see for myself. Next up will have to be a rebel Solitaire! 30th anniversary is looking good for Mag Instruments.:twothumbs
likeguymontag
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I wonder what the drive current is. Same as the previous version? Lower, since they're using a better emitter?
About 40 lumens, you say, so maybe 60 lumens nominal at the emitter? Rebel 060? Driven at one watt?
Did you happen to see a three cell version?
About 40 lumens, you say, so maybe 60 lumens nominal at the emitter? Rebel 060? Driven at one watt?
Did you happen to see a three cell version?
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Apparently Mag has been paying attention more than people give them credit for. Just took them a lot longer to jump on the bandwagon.
:thumbsup:
I have one of the MagLED 2xAA models from a couple of years ago -- this new model looks like it possibly shares the same form factor (length) of the incan models.
Can anyone comment on heatsinking (if any) and runtimes?
:thumbsup:
I have one of the MagLED 2xAA models from a couple of years ago -- this new model looks like it possibly shares the same form factor (length) of the incan models.
Can anyone comment on heatsinking (if any) and runtimes?
JamisonM
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I doubt there's much if any heatsinking. My 2D maglite and 3AA minimag both use the same kind of LED/driver module. It looks like this. I also bet you could take that module out and put it into one of the newer D or C cell maglites with a rebel in it and have multi-mode D/C cell maglite.
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f22shift
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not bad. a step in the right direction.
Black Rose
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Interesting...too bad about strobe and SOS though.
Oh well, it's "new and improved"...something most people around here never expected from Mag this soon.
Oh well, it's "new and improved"...something most people around here never expected from Mag this soon.
outersquare
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this is funny, i think SF actually has Mag beat for vaporware now
etc
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What's the runtime for 40 and 10 lumen modes?
Oh god I hope not...I think for non-flashaholics, the incan Mags are probably a huge seller worldwide. Besides, I want to continue being able to buy Mags to mod.
KDOG3
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Pretty neat! I'll pick one up the next time I see them. It makes a great loaner light. On a couple of Energizer lithiums, it should get decent runtime.
darknessemitter
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While slow strobe and SOS seem like annoying modes to be stuck with, you could fit it with a tailcap clicky for rapid mode shifting. At least with the older MiniMagLED, you could get it to work with some tailcaps made for the standard MiniMag by stretching out the spring. I'm guessing it works with this one too.
Thank you, asdalton, for your find !
:goodjob:
Will you please measure the Length of this new model ?
Wondering if it is dimensionally identical to the incand. models.
Thank you.
(appears to NOT have a lanyard hole)
:shakehead
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:goodjob:
Will you please measure the Length of this new model ?
Wondering if it is dimensionally identical to the incand. models.
Thank you.
(appears to NOT have a lanyard hole)
:shakehead
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Sharpy_swe
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:wtf: Modern technology from Mag
Amazing :bow:
Amazing :bow:
allburger
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I think that mag is starting to enter the flashlight market...What I mean is, playing the marketing game of releasing a product and then improving it to interest people to buy the next best thing.
Right now, even with a rebel 60, this will be much brighter than a stock incan minimag. To me, it seemed that they almost tried to match the incan output on their 2D, 3D, and 4D LED models.
This could be their first step in pursuing a developing market. I honestly believe that the flashlight market is an uninformed consumer market waiting to explode. There are great differences between us people on CPF and the rest of the world. I think that we all have some common interests that brought us here.
I think that maglite may catch the attention of the world with multi-modes and a higher output LED, and may spring some interest in the rest of the industry which is already so much futher advanced. The only difference is that Mag has economies of scale and can mass produce a consumer good for much cheaper than Fenix, or Nitecore for example can.
I'd love to see the world demand a higher quality flashlight. It would create competition and further innovation.
Right now, even with a rebel 60, this will be much brighter than a stock incan minimag. To me, it seemed that they almost tried to match the incan output on their 2D, 3D, and 4D LED models.
This could be their first step in pursuing a developing market. I honestly believe that the flashlight market is an uninformed consumer market waiting to explode. There are great differences between us people on CPF and the rest of the world. I think that we all have some common interests that brought us here.
I think that maglite may catch the attention of the world with multi-modes and a higher output LED, and may spring some interest in the rest of the industry which is already so much futher advanced. The only difference is that Mag has economies of scale and can mass produce a consumer good for much cheaper than Fenix, or Nitecore for example can.
I'd love to see the world demand a higher quality flashlight. It would create competition and further innovation.
LEDmodMan
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Um, um, um... :sick2: :faint:
I HONESTLY can't believe this!!! First the Rebel in the D cell model, and now in the AA WITH a multi-mode driver??? Just the Rebel LED would have been shocking enough.
The driver is what REALLY surprises me. It must be getting cold downstairs...
Brace yourselves folks! This could get interesting.
I HONESTLY can't believe this!!! First the Rebel in the D cell model, and now in the AA WITH a multi-mode driver??? Just the Rebel LED would have been shocking enough.
The driver is what REALLY surprises me. It must be getting cold downstairs...
Brace yourselves folks! This could get interesting.
metlarules
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A quality light with lifetime guarantee,led, multi-mode,available in stores everywhere for a hair over 20 bucks. Looks like China has their work cut out for them. Who is going to be the 1st to drop in a Rebel 100? :D
McAllan
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OMG! Unbelieveable :wow:
Now we just need to see Mag implementing a tail switch and hard anodizing - or even better - stainless steel ones :kiss:
If of course a real glass lens - but that minor issue most can easily fix themselves if only Mag not gets the stupid idea to locktite it.
Lets just hope I'm not getting disappointed when those new ones finally find their way to Europe.
A local store had the (now old) black one 2AA at a great discount just before Xmas and I rushed out to get one even though I didn't really need it.
What a great disappointment. It's only driving the LED with 0.6 w or something like that (a guess taking the unknown inverter efficiency in account). The LED might be able to handle 3w (with proper heat sinking) but it's driven nowhere near it's capabilities. On top of that it's pretty cold color. The NiteIze 1w drop-in is almost as bright but way better color temperature and color rendition.
On top of that the IQ switch doesn't work with it. I've done a mock up and electrically it seems to function very well with the IQ switch (draws roughly the same as the NiteIze 1w so no danger of overload). Threads fit but that's just about it. I might modify an IQ switch when I get the time. It needs a longer spring (have one) and a way to make contact to the body. I could grind the switch and the body to remove anodizing to make path like that of the D versions but I prefer not to (in order to have it most true to the original as possible). A proper spring soldered to the brass ring on the IQ switch should do the trick. Will make a thread about when I get the time to make the modification :popcorn:
Now we just need to see Mag implementing a tail switch and hard anodizing - or even better - stainless steel ones :kiss:
If of course a real glass lens - but that minor issue most can easily fix themselves if only Mag not gets the stupid idea to locktite it.
Lets just hope I'm not getting disappointed when those new ones finally find their way to Europe.
A local store had the (now old) black one 2AA at a great discount just before Xmas and I rushed out to get one even though I didn't really need it.
What a great disappointment. It's only driving the LED with 0.6 w or something like that (a guess taking the unknown inverter efficiency in account). The LED might be able to handle 3w (with proper heat sinking) but it's driven nowhere near it's capabilities. On top of that it's pretty cold color. The NiteIze 1w drop-in is almost as bright but way better color temperature and color rendition.
On top of that the IQ switch doesn't work with it. I've done a mock up and electrically it seems to function very well with the IQ switch (draws roughly the same as the NiteIze 1w so no danger of overload). Threads fit but that's just about it. I might modify an IQ switch when I get the time. It needs a longer spring (have one) and a way to make contact to the body. I could grind the switch and the body to remove anodizing to make path like that of the D versions but I prefer not to (in order to have it most true to the original as possible). A proper spring soldered to the brass ring on the IQ switch should do the trick. Will make a thread about when I get the time to make the modification :popcorn:
cruisemissile
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thanks ASDALTON for sharing pics.
i have mixed feelings about MAG.
they waited a long time to get into LED's, and when they did, they didn't change their design.
MAG should have been at the forefront of innovation and design, they had the name and reputation.
unfortunately for some like me, I already spent plenty of cash on more powerful sexier flashlights.
however, during last black friday I did spring for a MAD 3D LED and minimag LED. I would not have paid full price.
the mini went in wifey's car and the mag D went in our kitchen. its actually got a pretty good run time. we find not using it much because its large and clunky. but in the event of a power outage its big and got a reassurring feel in the hand.
i have mixed feelings about MAG.
they waited a long time to get into LED's, and when they did, they didn't change their design.
MAG should have been at the forefront of innovation and design, they had the name and reputation.
unfortunately for some like me, I already spent plenty of cash on more powerful sexier flashlights.
however, during last black friday I did spring for a MAD 3D LED and minimag LED. I would not have paid full price.
the mini went in wifey's car and the mag D went in our kitchen. its actually got a pretty good run time. we find not using it much because its large and clunky. but in the event of a power outage its big and got a reassurring feel in the hand.
