MagLiteSolitaire LED 1AAA Flashlight

Once upon a time flashlights were not waterproof and the batteries were next to useless. Maglite came along many years ago and set a new standard and over time the larger models became the average policeman's best friend. Although waterproof, reliable, virtually indestructable, and made in America, there were three problems that the user couldn't really do anything about: the batteries were easily drained, the bulbs were battery-draining incandescents, and the beam had to be focused every time for optimum lighting. Fortunately for us, times have changed and these problems have been resolved. Battery technology is better than ever and extremely energy-efficient LEDs (light-emitting diodes) have replaced the incandescent bulbs in most flashlights so there is no need for focusing. However, Maglite, for whatever reason, was slow to jump on the LED bandwagon.Several years ago when LED flashlights flooded the market, Maglite flashlights could only be had with the ancient incandescent bulbs. I had been using the Maglite Solitaire flashlights for years as keychain lights and the ONLY thing I hated about them was the time consuming futzing with the bezel every time to get the maximum brightness. I wrote Maglite with my complaint and asked them why they didn't transition to the LED like everyone else. I never got a response so I started using LED keychain lights from Fenix as they also used a single AAA battery.Recently, I passed by the flashlight section in the local ChinaMart and was surprised to discover that Maglites of various sizes were finally available with LEDs. As they didn't have any Solitaires available, I ordered this one off Amazon and wasn't disappointed.I spend a lot of time outdoors at night and in dark places due to the nature of my work so I rely heavily on headlamps and flashlights of all sizes that I use daily. A keychain light of any kind is always useful especially if it is rugged and water resistant. I've used them all and since Maglite has now moved into the 21st century with the rest of us I've picked up where I left off. This improved version of the Solitaire is easily turned on with a quick turn of the bezel and instantly a stong, bright light instantly floods the area with a very usable beam, 100 times better than the older model with its chronically anemic bulb. I'm a firm believer in being prepared for emergencies and having one these little gems on your own keychain can reliably light your way out of a dark situation.This new model of the Maglite Solitaire is sexier than kneesocks on a rooster and I am 100% satisfied.

I had two I used once to several times a day for over two years; both were going strong until I lost one. My local hardware store doesn't stock them anymore, so Amazon to the rescue.Notes: Light not coming on without tapping usually means the battery is going. As with all flashlights, clean the spring and contacts every 3 or 4 battery changes or months, whichever is first. I use three cotton swabs - vinegar, then water, then dry.

Almost too smal easy to lose

I work in healthcare, often visiting patients in the early morning and examining dressings/wounds. This light is easy to carry alongside my ID badge, provides ample light in a dark room. Sturdy build too!

I'm embarrassed to say that I've owned three of these. The first one lasted about four years. After that, the switch started working intermittently and then failed altogether. The next two lasted only one year each, with the same failure mode. I sure liked having a flashlight in my pocket at all times, but it would be nice to have one that lasts longer than the battery that's in it.

Never found a bad Maglite product.

I have owned several of the older incandescent MagLite Solitaire flashlights over the years. The incandescent ones put out a pretty weak beam. I never found them very useful just because they were too dim.I had been needing an EDC flashlight that was very small. I wanted something that could easily go in my pocket without it being bulky. This LED MagLite is the perfect size to slip in a pocket and it puts out a surprisingly bright beam of light off just the one AAA battery.I would highly recommend this light to anyone.

i carry it everyday. it's light weight and bright. I own brighter mag lights, but this one gets used the most. i use eneloop rechargeables in it. i think almost anyone could benefit from this flashlight, especially if you live in areas that get dark earlier in the winter. the build quality is top notch. i haven't had any problems with the light accidentally switching on in my pocket either. for the size this thing really lights up quite a large area. the focus area can be adjusted as well while still lighting up a fairly wide surrounding area.This flashlight is bright and made in the U.S.A!

LEDの明るさに驚きました‼️

対応が早かった　　明るさも満足です

地下鉄通勤なので、防災用に通勤で持ち歩いています。以前の電球と比べ、LEDはとにかく小さいのに明るいし、持ち歩きに邪魔にならないので、お勧めです。

Hatte vor dieser Lampe schon 2017 die kleine Solitaire gekauft, weil Maglite für Taschenlampen sehr renommiert war.Leider ging diese dann - ebenfalls wegen Wackler - kaputt.Da 2019 dann schon neue Technologie (LED) vorhanden war, und die alte Glühbirnen-Solitaire neben ihrem Wackler auch die Eigenschaft hatte, recht schnell leer zu werden, habe ich dann eine neue gekauft.Diese habe ich einmal innerhalb der Garantiezeit, die auf Amazon bzw. der Produkt- / Bestellseite leider nicht ausgewiesen wird (ich glaube, weil Amazon das nicht möchte), eingeschickt. Mir wurde dann gesagt, dass es an der Batterie läge. Leider tritt die Fehlfunktion nun wieder auf, und das unabhängig davon, wie voll die Batterie oder auch der Akku ist.Schrott, und den höheren Preis nicht wert. Möglich, dass die größeren Modelle wertiger verarbeitet sind, aber dieses Modell ist Mist. Und ich habe mein Exemplar mechanisch nicht außergewöhnlich belastet. Es hing immer am Schlüsselbund in der Hosentasche. Das kann natürlich - wegen Schweiß und Reibung mit den Schlüsseln - auch ein Grund sein, aber dann ist die Frage, was Maglite unter "Robustheit" versteht.Meine Empfehlung: nicht kaufen, und in diesem Fall gilt nicht - wer billig kauft, kauft zweimal, sondern: wer teuer kauft, zahlt doppelt.

Die Lampe ist hochwertig verarbeitet und robust. Die Helligkeit ist erstaunlich hoch. Für den Tag-Einsatz zur Kontrolle von Schaltkästen, dunklen Ecken etc. ersetzt sie sogar die größeren Brüder, hinzukommt, dass der Lichtkegel verstellbar ist. Auch die Verwendung von Akkus ist problemlos möglich (Umwelt). Etwas unverständlich ist, dass MagLite die Lampe weiterhin in einem kleinen Kunststoff-Kästchen liefert, gleichzeitig jedoch mit einem auffälligen Aufkleber vor der Gesundheitsschädlichkeit des Kunststoffes warnt.Was mir nicht so gut gefällt, ist das An- und Ausschalten durch Drehung des Lampenkopfes: Da ich die Lampe täglich mehrfach verwende, gerät das Anschalten manchmal zu einem Geduldsspiel bis man die entsprechende Drehung gefunden hat. Beim Einsatz in völliger Dunkelheit gerät das schon mal zum Ärgernis. Andere Firmen verwenden dafür einen Druckknopf, ohne dass die Lampe damit wesentlich größer wird. Nicht umsonst gibt es bei den etwas größeren MagLites (bei den Großen schon ab Werk!) von der Zubehörindustrie entsprechende Druckknöpfe zum Nachrüsten.Inzwischen ist auch der Preis für die Standardvariante gefallen = gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis.