Lighting Reviews

I just wanna tell people that this is PRO version with 128Mb memory.
This card is great comes with cable for tV out.
Very fast card for the price, however if you play more than 3 times a week(games) you should buy Radeon 9500 or 9700.
I play with 1024x1024 resolution with Athlon XP 2400+
what can I say, that video card left me with big smile on my face. It will play up to date game with that Resolution eazy.

This'll double as a Highway Radar Gun for tax-challenged counties, as a peacemaker for shotgun-bereft homeowners, and an adequate Interrogation Light for third-world tyrants without dependable power grids. Both Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles ought to see the light with this sucker. Water-resistant? Dunno. Type of sealed battery? Dunno. Vector's previous 9-pound 3-million candlepower twin-halogen torch, the VEC139Y, a.k.a. ASIN B000077CPB, uses environmentally unfriendly Lead-Acid; what about the VEC-120S? FYI, CCFL means Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp. When the conversation dies down, point out the Battery Status Indicator's current reading... Since love is blind, 'tis better to study one's potential consort REAL good beforehand with the Vector 120S or 139Y.

Better and brighter than I ever expected. It makes my car headlights look dim in comparison. I couldn't find a tree far enough away that I couldn't illuminate!

The earlier comments about it being like a helicopter spotlight - absolutely true! 10 out of 10.

very solid and brightest light i have ever used

The Mag Instrument S2C016 Black Heavy-Duty 2 C-Cell Flashlight used to be my most used flashlight. Now a days, there is a lot going on with the technology of flashlights. LED, Lithium batteries, focus bezels, etc. The Maglight brand has fallen behind a bit technologically, but is still a great flashlight for minor emergencies NOT involving looking for criminals, terrorists or signalling for a chopper pick up. The Mag Instrument S2C016 Black Heavy-Duty 2 C-Cell Flashlight is perfect for a tool box or deep pocket. The product is very durable and they are proven reliable. Don't get me wrong. I've depended on Mag lites of all sizes for years. But head to head , the Surefire brands have quickly surpassed Mag lite in every important aspect of flashlights - usable light power, size, durability and weight. The Mag light brand just isn't keeping up with the new technology. And that's too bad for us who value product loyalty.
The Mag Instrument S2C016 Black Heavy-Duty 2 C-Cell Flashlight is STILL a good value and I have several in the house and the vehicles. But they're being replaced by Surefires as they wear out.
John Row

The 2 c-cell MagLight is durable and reliable. Being a pilot I use a flashlight for all night flights. For safety's sake I cannot afford to have a flashlight with a flimsy switch, cheap construction etc. Mag Instruments makes a great light period.

The 2 c-cell model is a bit large for the average kitchen drawer or auto glove compartment. But it works great for aviation and should be equally suited for boating, camping etc.

I have several D-cell Mag Lights and one AA-cell Mag light, but the former were too large and the latter too small to grab and run check on this or that when the need arose. The C-cell light is just the right size. I was pleased to see a History channel Egyptologist carrying the same one, a few months after I bought mine.

We have been using reveal 65 indoor flood lights in our office with recessed fixtures. Although the bulbs give off wonderful light under which to work, they frequently shut off from overheating. After cooling, they can be turned back on. So if you plan to use these in recessed fixtures, make sure there is a space around the bulb to prevent this problem.

This is bright light, close to full spectrum, devoid of the yellow tint from most incandescent bulbs. It's most pleasing in desk lamps or overhead canister fixtures and equally nice in floor lamps around the home.

Just a side note, this type light is proven to help with the "winter blues".

3 weeks ago, I contacted Maglite for a replacement switch for my 4-D flashlight, in which the switch failed. The customer service rep asked me for my serial number, which I gave her and she assured me that I could get a replacement switch. I gave her my name and address and she said that a shipment had just gone out, and it would be in the next shipment. That was fine with me. Days turned into weeks. Still no part. More days went by. STILL no part in the mail.

Hmmmm. Is this how long time customers are treated? I previous owned a variety of their flashlights, from an AAA Solitaire to a 5-D flashlight, at least 5 in total. My dad has purchased in the neighborhood of 15 or more himself, starting in about '86 when someone else turned him onto Maglites.

Customer support is as important to me as the product itself. Has customer support become a casualty of a tough economy?

This long-time customer will have to look at alternatives the next time he's buying a flashlight.

Once in a while you'll encounter a product that's so far out front that the others should pick up their marbles and go home. Mag-Lites are the standard bearer in the flashlight category. (Were it not for the picture, you would hardly know from the product description up there that we're talking about a 4-cell flashlight.)

The primary job of a flashlight is, not surprisingly, to create light. Mag gets more light out of their flashlights than anybody. Maybe it's the bulb, or the reflector. But NO flashlight will come close to putting out as much light as a Mag.

Another quality we hope to find in any product is functionality -- does it work every time, or mainly when you don't need it? I can't recall more than a time or two that a Mag failed to come on. I've dropped them from heights that would have destroyed anything less and they still worked.

I have an old black AA-size Mini-Mag here that spent about a decade in the cockpits of airplanes -- the poorest lighted places this side of the Black Forest -- so it got a world of use. The place on the end cap for attaching a lanyard or hanging ring is worn completely through. But the little guy still works like a charm.

The switch on this D-cell model is under live rubber; it has a solid click on and off. The beam is adjustible to a sharp spot. You'll probably want to set it there and leave it alone.

I am certain that batteries last longer in a Mag-lite. The only explanation for this would seem to be that a tiny bit of battery drain occurs on some others. Before I became 100% converted to Mags I would too often pick up a flashlight that was full of dead batteries. I can go for years without changing the batteries in a Mag-lite.

All Mags are rugged. The barrels are sturdy aluminum extrusions -- not plastic or stamped metal. Both end caps have O rings to keep the case waterproof. And who else would be so thoughtful as to put an extra bulb in the bottom endcap?

A reviewer below had a legitimate gripe about tubular things not staying put on anything but a level surface. Of course, that has been a complaint for years about pens and all kinds of tubular devices. This can be cured for the Mag-Lite with a very small bungee cord. Tie several knots in it until it is shortened enough to fit tight around the barrel. The knots will keep the light from rolling around.

I like the new hot red Mag-Lites. Anybody with any sense at all would know a pretty red flashlight would throw more light than a black one. It just stands to reason.

I love Mag flashlights, and especially this one.

It's strong, the four D batteries dont run out quickly, has an on/off switch (unlike smaller Mag models), and doesnt generate much heat.

When electricity blacks-out, the torch mode of this flash light (the lense can be taken off) is very useful - I can continue studying / reading / writing for some while, as the light is strong enough.

I bought it about a year ago, as a small insurance in case the Y2K bug would have taken the electricity down, and it proved itself useful since.

This item was advertised as shipping within 1-2 days. In fact, 11 days passed before it was shipped. It took a total of 14 days to arrive from the time I placed my order. Amazon's poor customer service was matched by the mediocre quality of this item. It's bright, but poorly made and so heavy it is awkward to use. I advise avoiding Amazon.com and this item.

Overall: This is a very good portable light. It practically turns night into day wherever you point it and for a good deal of the peripheral area around your targeted area, if that makes sense.

Pros: Really, really bright. There's no hype there. This thing is like two car headlamps strapped together and placed in your hand.

The sealed lead-acid batteries (there are two, one in the bottom "block" and one in the upper part behind the lamps themselves) are strong, reliable, and long-lasting.

Cons: It's somewhat heavy for one-handed operation, but it comes with an optional strap which you can throw over your shoulder to have to keep from supporting the entire weight with your hand. It may sound awkward as I describe it, but it works very well.

The fit-and-finish is only "average". It's made overseas like so many things these days, and some of the labels, ports/connectors feel less than optimal, but I consider this criticism to be a nit. The things I've mentioned are really only aesthetic and don't affect the light's performance.

And a caution: The lens gets very very hot after use, so you need to store it with that in mind until it cools down after several minutes.

Conclusion: Highly recommended. If you need powerful, portable light, this is it.

This is without a doubt, no question, the best flashlight in the world. This light should not even be considered a flashlight. It looks like a helicopter is shining at whatever you are pointing this thing at. It is that powerful. This will shine up anything you want, for up to one mile away. It is absolutely amazing. You will never be short of light again with this flashlight/helicopter spotlight. Buy it today.

This light uses LED technology, there are no batteries- last up to 100,000 hours of use!

This "reviewer" would like to learn BEFORE ordering this penlight
WHAT kind of battery/batteries it takes. Someone please answer w/
a review to SPECIFY WHAT SIZE AND QUANTITY BATTERY is required to
operate this (apparently very nifty) flashlight. For example, the
battery SIZE is "button" (state which model number); the COUNT to
run the light would be ?? # of cells (for example two AAA's, or 2
button cells, whatever...). The reason I'd like to know (before I
buy) is that I'll be "stuck" with a high-maintenance flashlight @
so much money per set of hard-to-get batteries. It's one thing if
the penlight takes AA or even AAA, but when/if it requires a AAAA
or a set of button cells, then the cost and availability of those
specialty batteries becomes a reason to abandon the thought of an
online order for the flashlight itself. Am a virgo... 'Nuff said?

The Coast LL7526 V16 White Pen Light has been one of my favorite new purchases. It does have two batteries that are Li/3V that can apparently be purchased through jewelry stores and even Walmart. The light is LED which is supposed to last 100,000 hours. I am a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and use this light to clip onto a wooden tongue blade to inspect mouths and throats of little ones. It frees up my second hand to be able to hold the child's head more easily if needed, and because it's so small, its seems to be less threatening to the children. I plan to purchase a couple more, so that I always have one in my pocket!

The bug off bbq light doesn't work.
The mosquitoes don't seem to be affected by this!

First you and J&R Music World (supplier) were terrific. I ordered the light on Monday and recieved it Tuesday morning!!!Not only did I pay less than retail but the light is extremely attractive and works great! As a customer, you don't need more than that. Five stars to everybody.

Nothing worse than being outside and being eat up by skeeters.

This works ok. I like it.

The light given by this lamp was great and pleasing to the eye. Unfortunately, my bulb went out after no more then 20 hours of use. On close inspection, the 13 watt buld was made in thailand. I now must go to Home Depot to purchase a replacement for approx. 13.50 (with tax). Hope the replacement is better then the one that came with this lamp.

I've had my first Executive Desk Lamp from Ott-Lite for only two days and I have already ordered a second one.

Originally, I saw this lighting concept [true color lite] on display in a retail store. The light was part of a side by side demonstration where you could read material illuminated by both this light and a conventional light bulb.

The difference was startling. The Ott-light was soft, glare free and the printed material was easier to read by an order of magnitude. Colors were natural and pleasing, printed material even appeared more clearly / more sharp. I could hardly believe my tired old eyes.

I needed a good light for my computer desk so I took a chance and ordered this one via the internet.

When I received the light and began using it at my computer station I was startled at how really good it is. Sure, the fixture is extremely well made and is easily adjustable, but more importantly the light was simply perfect for use around computer monitors. What a pleasant surprise ... a product that delivers real quality.

That is when I realized the primary reason I did so little work at my regular desk was my old hot glaring incadencent desk lamp. The old style lamp made working difficult. It was difficult to adjust, everything had a yellow cast, the glare on glossy material was horrible and it gave off a lot of heat.

When my second new Ott-Lite Executive Desk Lamp arrives in a day or two that old desk lamp is headed for the garage sale.

It has been a long time since I have been so totally satisfied with a purchase. If I had not seen it for myself, I would have never believed it. I'm going to be selling a lot of these for this company when friends come over and see this light.

This is a very good lamp. It is less stressful on the eyes and well worth the money. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for an alternative to conventional lighting. The only, and I mean only, thing I would change is I would get a lamp that uses a stronger wattage bulb. The 13 watt gives me no problem with reading; but when I use it as the sole source of illumination, it doesn't quite fill the room the way I'd like. Of course, it is a desk lamp and I know I'm expecting a lot here...so I'll just have to get a floor model to compliment it. Bottom line- the OTT bulb provides a softer, better source of illumination for reading and I find myself able to sit and read longer with less eye strain.

I'm pretty sure I picked mine up at a Wal-Mart or Sam's Club Store but anyway, I paid $80 bucks for it. It came with both the drum sticks and the AC adapter. Not bad I guessed. It's fun to pass a bit of time on or when you get bored or you want to practice your "skills", but don't want to make too much noise. I feel that the pads are a bit too small to strike. I'll find myself striking the side plastic. Maybe it's just me. I also feel that the sunds of the striking on the system overpower the actual drum sounds. It's good to have an amp. I don't.