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Compact design and innovative technology. New electronic multi-mode end cap switch for 5 different operating modes: 1 Dimming feature: Maximum light output (100%) and dimmed by twisting the wrist. Memory feature for saving the preset dimming level with restart. 2. Stroboscope (STROBE) with flash: Changeable frequency (Max --> Min) by twisting the wrist. 3. SIGNAL - Flash mode for Morse code. 4. SOS - Emergency signal. 5. NITE LITE - Night Light with snooze function, reactivation with motion + locking feature (prevents accidental switching).
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Well, I was blown away by this torch. To quote Maglites' motto - this is the definitive 'work of art that REALLY works'. Anyone would love this piece of kit, but particularly backpackers/climbers/campers. At just under 5" long, it fits nicely in the palm of the hand. The performance, for something so small, powered by just 3 AAA batteries, is amazing. It's blindingly bright thanks to its 83 lumens LED unit. In fact, I also own a 4D cell LED mag, and I rate the XL higher! Not only does it have a good distance, but you also get a decent spread of light too.
Right - lets get to the modes. There are 5 different settings that you can use - dim, strobe, nitelite, signal & SOS. To access each different mode, you simply hold that particular symbol uppermost, then, by pressing and holding the button in for a couple of seconds, the mode is activated. It really is simple. DIM - press & hold button then rotate torch to dim the light - ideal to preserve battery life. STROBE - press & hold and you get the strobe effect. NITELITE - press & hold until the beam flashes once. If the torch is put down, the light will now dim. As soon as you move the torch, normal brighness returns. SIGNAL - press & hold until the light goes out. When the torch is rotated either way, the beam comes back. SOS - press & hold until SOS is activated. It will continue to flash 3 long 3 short until you deactivate. This could be a life saver if you're stuck injured up a mountain, etc. You do, of course have just the normal setting where you switch it on and simply get a good continuous beam of light. It is waterproof, I believe, up to a depth of 1m. Battery life, Mag claim, is 5hrs 15 mins normal, and a whopping 201 hrs on low. So ladies, if you're stuck what to buy your fella for Christmas / birthday, get him one of these. He'll love it. It may sound expensive at 40 odd pounds, but for the workmanship and engineering, I think its well worth it. You can buy even cheaper direct from the States. And no, I don't work for Maglite. I just appreciate quality kit.
David Hall.
Right - lets get to the modes. There are 5 different settings that you can use - dim, strobe, nitelite, signal & SOS. To access each different mode, you simply hold that particular symbol uppermost, then, by pressing and holding the button in for a couple of seconds, the mode is activated. It really is simple. DIM - press & hold button then rotate torch to dim the light - ideal to preserve battery life. STROBE - press & hold and you get the strobe effect. NITELITE - press & hold until the beam flashes once. If the torch is put down, the light will now dim. As soon as you move the torch, normal brighness returns. SIGNAL - press & hold until the light goes out. When the torch is rotated either way, the beam comes back. SOS - press & hold until SOS is activated. It will continue to flash 3 long 3 short until you deactivate. This could be a life saver if you're stuck injured up a mountain, etc. You do, of course have just the normal setting where you switch it on and simply get a good continuous beam of light. It is waterproof, I believe, up to a depth of 1m. Battery life, Mag claim, is 5hrs 15 mins normal, and a whopping 201 hrs on low. So ladies, if you're stuck what to buy your fella for Christmas / birthday, get him one of these. He'll love it. It may sound expensive at 40 odd pounds, but for the workmanship and engineering, I think its well worth it. You can buy even cheaper direct from the States. And no, I don't work for Maglite. I just appreciate quality kit.
David Hall.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I'm not exactly over the moon about this torch. It's bright and all, but the way the different modes can be triggered is far from perfect and very fussy. I also think some sort of lanyard should come with a flashlight this size (& price!), but there's not even a hole to attach one to, which is rather disappointing. All in all, this could have been a much better product.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
If you want features that you'll try but probably never use get one of these - that clever switch is so fiddly to get used to, you'll need another torch to see what you're doing.
I have four other Maglites of various types and they are all good, but the XL100 is a disappointment. Perhaps if I didn't also have an 'LED Lenser' I would think differently, but that has better focusing with a more even wide beam, has a removable lanyard and come with a case. The Lenser is also much better 'in the hand', and the glossy Maglite finish makes it look and feel like cheap plastic.
Even worse was the service from Burton McCall - Mag's UK 'service' agents.
My XL100 arrived mid December 2010 with no battery holder. It took several chases and the eventual return of the whole unit before I finally had a working torch on 4th Feb!!
No more Mag's for me
I have four other Maglites of various types and they are all good, but the XL100 is a disappointment. Perhaps if I didn't also have an 'LED Lenser' I would think differently, but that has better focusing with a more even wide beam, has a removable lanyard and come with a case. The Lenser is also much better 'in the hand', and the glossy Maglite finish makes it look and feel like cheap plastic.
Even worse was the service from Burton McCall - Mag's UK 'service' agents.
My XL100 arrived mid December 2010 with no battery holder. It took several chases and the eventual return of the whole unit before I finally had a working torch on 4th Feb!!
No more Mag's for me
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Good
This light is very easy to use and very bright. Its best set to operate on a lower light level than the maiximum for normal use otherwise the batteris do not last long. Read more
Published 6 months ago by No Name
Perfetta
Splendida torcia tascabile della americana maglite, dimensioni simili alle piccole torce della surefire, ma ad un costo minore e dalle varie funzioni che la rendono molto... Read more
Published 7 months ago by giampael
Great torch.
A great torch. I don't really use all the functions as it's basically my late night reading light, and for that purpose it's the best I've had.
Published 7 months ago by W. H. Ryan
Surprising!
This torch is more than it initially seems. It pushes out more light than the stated 83 lumen's or it seems to from a subjective standpoint when compared with a similarly rated LED... Read more
Published 13 months ago by F. Thompson
Not quite as described on the Amazon advert !!!
Does all it says on the box. Great for gadget geeks like me and is as bright as my 4 D Cell Maglite, but a fraction of the size. Read more
Published 13 months ago by C. Sexton
Maglite
This Torch is constructed from high quality materials, it is compact,lightweight and extremely bright with 5 useful functions built in and controlled at the touch of a button. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Jethro
Great Torch, silly functions.
This is a great torch, does what it should, does it well and is a great size, not too tiny, not too large which was one of the main reasons I went for it as I need to have a torch... Read more
Published 15 months ago by M Fighter
Clever but too clever
Technically very impressive and it does all it says but in practice just a bit too complicated to use easily. Better to have a great simple torch such as the Lenser P7
Published 17 months ago by C. Byrne
Maglite XL100 LED Flashlight
Its ok good light compact however it might just be me I cannot seam to swich between the different functions. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Leahcim
Maglite XL100
Remember - it's just a torch!! - I've just bought one of these and I don't know what I was expecting but it was a bit of anti-climax. Read more
Published 19 months ago by rocco698
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