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MAGLITE ST3D016 3-D Cell LED Flashlight, Black
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List Price: $32.99
Our Price: $20.35
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Manufacturer: MAGLITE
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: MagLite
Color: Black
EAN: 0038739510804
Feature: 3 D-cell flashlight with 3-watt LED
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Is Fragile: 0
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Label: MAGLITE
Manufacturer: MAGLITE
Model: ST3D016
Publisher: MAGLITE
Studio: MAGLITE
Variation Description: Black
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Features
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3 D-cell flashlight with 3-watt LED
For task and emergency lighting
Powerful, projecting beam focuses simply by rotating the head
Intelligent energy management balances brightness with extended battery life
High-strength aluminum alloy case
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: It's a "Mag"
Comment: What can I say. It's a Maglite, the best consumer flashlight avaiable. Amazon's price was the best I could find. Shipped fast.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Classic Light Leaves Much to Wish For
Comment: ****REFER TO THE CUSTOMER IMAGE I UPLOADED****
The 3-D LED Maglite is indeed an improvement from the traditional krypton Maglites that were used by police in the past. Nowadays police prefer xenon or LED models, especially the Streamlight Stinger or Pelican 7060, especially after allegations that these lights were being used with excessive force.
However, the LED Maglite left much to wish for, especially when compared to other LED lights.
PROs:
*Much brighter than the krypton Maglites
*Has spare krypton bulb in the tailcap should you ever manage to break the LED module, something that rarely happens.
*The focus ability of this light allow you to decide whether you want to use a lot of "sidespill" to light up the room, or to focus all the light into a tight beam to get a lot of "throw." Unfortunately the "throw" only allows you to see things up to 2-3 blocks away.
*Solid construction, the flashlight looks nice in any color, and it is a good self-defense tool. You can either blind an aggressor and if that is not enough it is a nice impact weapon. You do not need the 4 cell, or 6 cell Maglite to defend yourself, a 6 inch light will do if you know how to use it.
*Runs on 3 D cells, which are relatively cheap, and easy to find as opposed to CR123A's. The big batteries do add to the weight and strength of the light if you ever need to use it as an impact weapon.
*You can purchase a separate "Bust A Cap" device to attach to the tailcap of the flashlight. This little device will allow you to break car windows in case you need to get yourself or anyone else out of a vehicle during an emergency. Without the device, you will struggle to break the window, and you might damage your flashlight.
*The LED drains batteries slower than incandescent models.
*The 3-D Cell Maglite IS the BEST of all the other Maglites (2-D cell, 4-D cell, 6-D cells, etc) because it is the brightest and lasts the longest time on a fresh set of batteries.
*Momentary on, or constant on click-switch on the neck of the light. Some folks might prefer a "tactical switch" on the tailcap of their light, so if this is an issue, this light is not for you.
Now that I reviewed the PROs you might be wondering why I only gave it 3 stars. Here is the why: I expected more out of this light now than it has been promoted to LED status, especially since it is a Maglite. However, it failed in the following areas:
*POOR REFLECTOR. Maglite allows us to focus our light by rotating the head, but in doing so, it sacrifices the smooth beam that characterizes other LED flashlights. As a result you are left with "dark spots" and a "black hole" in the middle of the beam. These areas of darkness prevent you from seeing thins you need to see in the dark.
*The LED itself is not as bright as you would expect. I've seen many more LED lights, and my cheap Dorcy 3AAA 80 lumen light valued at $17 is WAY brighter. I am being fair in using a Dorcy within the same price range, you can't say I'm comparing the Maglite to a Surefire or Pelican.
*The LED has a "purplish" tint to it. Other LEDs offer a very white light. Others emit a somewhat bluish tint. This one emits a purple tint, and although it is bright, the weird tint is somewhat disturbing.
*The flashlight DOES get a bit dimmer as the batteries die down. Then it suddenly dies on you. This means if you intend on using this light for emergency preparedness, you better have fresh batteries so you won't be left with a dead light.
It's good that Maglite finally realized that LED is the future of flashlights, but they still have a lot to improve so that their products are high quality. The problem is not with the body of the light, all they need to fix is the reflector and the LED module. Police departments throughout the nation have seen these weaknesses in Maglite flashlights, so they have switched to Streamlight, Pelican, Inova, and Surefire. In order for Maglite to keep up, they need to work on their small blemishes.
The only exception is the AA LED Maglite, which is perhaps the best light they've made. The LED is smooth, with no dark rings around it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Mag Instrument ST3D016 Maglite LED 3D Flashlight, Black
Comment: Great flashlight, got my moneys worth. Only problem is the dark spot in the middle when focusing.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Solid
Comment: As expected from Mag. A solid performer, bright beam that travels far. Dropped many times and holds up great.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Mag Lite quality, now with an LED
Comment:
This is the same high quality Mag Lite that has been around for so long, but with a 3 watt led to replace the incandescent bulb.
One would expect a bright white or bluish led light, but a pleasant surprise is that Mag selected slightly yellow LEDs and so there is not an overly blue beam.
The beam throws well, and is a bit brighter than the incandescent.
The battery run time is 5 times as long than before, and while the incandescent gets to half brightness in 90 minutes, it takes 6 hours to 50 percent brightness with this flashlight, with the remainder of the life about 20 hours with usable brightness.
The led is rated at 50,000 hours of life.
Recently my 3 D Mag Lite slipped and fell on concrete head first, with no noticeable damage.
This light is still focusable as before, via turning the head which contains the usual parabolic reflector.
The 4 D Mag Lite seems a bit large and clumsy, but this 3 D is just right. And I have noticed, quite by accident, that no one seems to argue with me when I am holding this particular size light.
To sum up, much longer batter life, brighter, durable, high Mag quality.
A great light.
Shop for price, it can vary from 20 dollars on up.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Like many other manufacturers, Mag Instrument has expanded its line of flashlights to include models featuring LED-type bulbs. Why? LEDs are virtually unbreakable, and they are far more efficient than incandescent bulbs. As the product name suggests, this Maglite runs on 3 D-type batteries, which will take a while to run out thanks not only to the LEDs but also to Mag Instrument's "Intelligent Energy Source Management," which balances high brightness against extended battery life. The bright, powerful beam adjusts from spot to flood simply by rotating the head. You also have some flexibility in terms of lighting sources-use either the installed LED module or the Krypton lamp (stored in the tailcap). The case is made from a high-strength aluminum alloy that has been anodized inside and out, which gives you water- and shock-resistance in a lightweight package. High-quality O-rings at both openings keep water away from the batteries. In other words, this energy-efficient flashlight is almost indestructible-a good quality when it comes to the tools re rely on to help you find your way in the dark. Limited lifetime warranty. Batteries not included. If you're looking for the same light in a 4 D-cell version, see Mag Industries product #ST4D016.--Josh Dettweiler What's in the Box
Flashlight, spare Krypton bulb
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