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Patented TrueBeam(TM) Technology Creates Brighter, Whiter Beam Than Any Flashlight On The Market

BETHEL, Conn., Aug. 19, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- In a professional setting or at home, trouble tends to hide in the dark corners. Today, Duracell is lighting the way with the introduction of the Duracell Daylite(TM), the first in a new line of flashlights that are durable enough to be used in the harshest of environments and compact enough to take into any space. Most important, the power and quality of the light beam is unsurpassed by any other device

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DELIVERING A SMALL PACKAGE WITH A BIG PUNCH

LONDONDERRY, NH Insight, the world’s leading provider of tactical lasers and illuminators to the US military, adds to their family of hand-held tactical LED flashlights by introducing the H1X Proxima™.

Being named after one of the brightest stars seen from earth, the H1X Proxima is a simplified multi-function tactical LED flashlight providing dynamic flexibility without confusing complexity. The engineers at Insight started by harnessing the lightweight, compact power of Lithium batteries, then set out to deliver a digitally managed circuit to provide multiple modes of operation. The final step was to wrap all the smart engineering into an aggressive, combat-grade exterior that functions intuitively and reliably.

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3 Dimensional Security introduces their new Tactical Flashlight specifically designed for military and law enforcement professionals. The 3DTFL-5 and 3DTFL-6 are extremely bright, strong, compact, lightweight and waterproof flashlights designed to perform in harsh operational environments.

Richmond, Canada -- 3 Dimensional Security, the Richmond, British Columbia-based distributor of security products for military, law enforcement and security professionals, is now taking orders for the 3DTFL tactical flashlight. This professional flashlight comes in two varieties -- LED or Xenon lamp -- for different applications. While designed for professionals, the 3DTFL is also available to the public through retailers.

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LONDONDERRY, NH (January 2008) Insight, the world’s leading provider of tactical lasers and illuminators to the US military, introduces their new hand-held tactical LED flashlight, the H2X Arcturus™.

Named after one of the brightest stars in the night sky, the H2X Arcturus is a simplified multi-function tactical LED flashlight providing dynamic flexibility without confusing complexity. Its high output 120 lumen LED along with its precision focused machined aluminum reflector provides exceptional brightness with a tightly focused uniform beam. The Arcturus has a one-handed, simple to use switch that provides constant, momentary, strobe and dimming modes allowing the operator versatility for any mission.

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LONDONDERRY, NH (January 2008) Insight Tech-Gear, introduces their next generation of multi-functional tactical lights, with the New H2X Typhoon 2™.

The H2X Typhoon 2™, designed as a hand-held or a weapons mountable light, now uses a new 120 lumen, shock-proof high intensity LED. With a brighter hot spot, target identification becomes faster and more easily recognized. Utilizing the same digitally managed circuit that controls the output power as the original Typhoon , the Typhoon 2’s one-handed, rotary tail cap design provides constant, momentary, strobe, dimming and lock-out modes allowing the operator greater versatility. The Typhoon 2 has a run time up to three hours at 70% of output and 400 hours at the lowest setting. The low battery indicator lets the user know when it is time to replace the two 3-volt DL123 lithium batteries, ensuring low burn time will never leave you in the dark! Sealed in a hard-coat anodized aluminum body with an anti-roll tail cap, the Typhoon 2 has a waterproof rating to 20 meters (66 feet).

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Portland, Oregon – LightsAndKnives.com, the Portland, Oregon based online retailer of discount LED lights and outdoor knives, is now taking pre-orders for the LED Lenser High Performance P7 Tactical. This professional flashlight uses next generation LED technology designed with law enforcement personnel in mind. Currently the LED Lenser 7731STB strobing light and 773STB add-on strobing accessory are available to the public for retail sale.

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A review of the NovaTac EDC 120 programmable flashlight has been posted over at LumenJunkie.com. 'The head of this light is fairly long compared to the rest of the light. This is because it houses most of it's business parts. A polycarbonate lens with anti-reflective coating is held in place by a stainless steel bezelring, which has slight crenelations, so you can see if the light is on when you put it down business end first. The reflector has a light to medium orange peel structure, which does a really nice job of smoothing out the beam of the Seoul Semicontuctors LED. Out of sight behind LED and reflector, there's the electronics that make this little light do what it does.'

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A review of the Luxeon 10 Watt LED Flashlight has been posted over at the Gadget Junction. 'With 10 watt Luxeon Led flashlight you may want to throw away your spotlight’s that is big in size and heavy, it is powered with only 4 x AAA battery. The Luxeon LED flashlight comes in 2 color’s Black and Silver. A single LED with super bright Luxeon is very low on power consumption. High strength aircraft grade aluminum constructed body with anodized black metal. Very small, handy, lightweight, easy to carry and to be stored. It also has a magnetic compass at the rear end of the flashlight making it the best gadget for traveler’s, camper’s, army, police and anyone who loves a gadget. You may also give it as a gift for your family and friends as this gadget comes in a well design box. It’s also water and corrosion resistant, shockproof. Fitted with rubber O ring at every seams of the flashlight.'

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ZELCO has introduced the 2 Light which offers "The versatility of a handheld flashlight and the convenience of a headlamp all in one". 'The weather proof flashlight handle has integrated rubber grips. Use the quick release latch to open the cover and remove the headlamp which is conveniently stored inside the handle. The Nichia white LED is powered by 3 "AAA" batteries(not included). The super bright LED never needs replacing and i protected by a polycarbonate lens. ZELCO's IC Power Controller Circuit regulates electric current to provide a non-dimming brightness and extends battery life. The 2 Light is your ultimate light source for any situation.'

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A review of the Ultrafire WF-501B and Xnova LED flashlights has been posted over at Dan's Data. 'The little Xnova is about 83mm (3.3 inches) long and about 22.5mm (0.9 inches) wide at its lamp end, and its body is made from lightweight aluminium. So it's a pretty easy light to carry around in your pocket. The Ultrafire WF-501B follows the standard pattern for small "tactical" flashlights. Black (of course!), tough looking aluminium body, clicky switch on the tailcap (you're meant to hold the light in your fist and press the button with your thumb). It's just small enough to fit, somewhat uncomfortably, in a front pants pocket.'

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AE Light has introduced the new Top Gun Mark 1 professional, heavy-duty in-car rechargeable LED tactical flashlight designed for use by security professionals. 'Top Gun Mark 1 has a unique dual switch feature that provides side and rear switches. The side switch has 3 electronic modes; the first press provides 100% of power (170+ lumens), the second press offers 25% of power, and holding switch fully pressed for 1-3 seconds puts the light into flash mode. A rear tactical (second) electronic switch is simply in an on/off mode of 100% of power. A small red LED low battery indicator is built into the side switch, which begins to flash when there is less than 20 minutes time remaining on the battery. "O" rings on the front head and rear cap protect the light from dust and water ingress, and is rated IPX7 (waterproof up to 1 meter limited duration).'

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While it is possible to be provided with adequate illumination from your standard flashlight, the concept behind the Nightlighter flashlight of having two beams from the same device is truly commendable. ‘This ingeniously designed flashlight contains two light sources that work together to provide you with the ultimate illumination. This dual-light flashlight emits a forward-facing, narrow-angle beam (uses a high output Luxeon one watt LED bulb) to light the path ahead of you.

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NTE Electronics, Inc. has added a new “Super-Bright LED Flashlight“ to the company’s line of ECG® flashlights. ‘This special flashlight joins the very popular Emerge ‘N See flashlight. This contemporary LED flashlight contains 14 ultra-bright LED lights that provide an incredibly strong beam of intense white light. With a life of 100,000 hours, LED replacement is not an issue. The durable flashlight has a non-slip grip, aluminum alloy case, and is available in 3 attractive metallic colors – pewter (FS-03PW), blue (FS-03BL) and red (FS-03RD). The compact size makes it easy to store in a drawer, glove compartment, emergency kit or tool box and it’s perfect for emergency, home, auto, camping, fishing, and more.’

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The SpokesmanReview reports on the efforts of Ivus Industries who intend to produce for commercial production a rechargeable heavy-duty flashlight which is to be retailed at a price tag of $229. 'The current model features a custom lens and mirror, three bright LEDs and a long, black tube that holds circuitry and ultracapacitors. A port allows users to customize flashing signals, such as SOS. It has charging units both for wall- and car-mounted outlets. "It's a smart flashlight," said John Overby, director of client services for Spokane-based small business incubator Sirti, which has assisted the company with its business plan. "I think it's pretty exciting." At just less than 1 pound, the final version should be lighter than competing models, although possibly thicker.'

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A review of the PALM BLAZE K2 Luxeon LED flashlight has been posted over at the Led Museum. 'This is a good looking, nice feeling 2xCR123A cell Luxeon K2 LED flashlight in an almost all aluminum case. The only non-metal parts visible from the outside are the rubberised pushbutton on/off switch, and the optic of the Luxeon LED.It features two light levels (high and low), and a blinking mode that is easily accessible regardless of which mode the flashlight is in (high, low, or off) when you wish to use it. Speaking of the Luxeon K2 LED, it's using what I believe is a Fraen collimator. This optic produces a relatively tight beam with a mainly square configuration (a circular centeral hotspot with a square corona).'

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ICS (I Chih Shivan Enterprise ) have announced the release of the new Aurora 101 Torch which is touted as being a "Combat torch" designed for use as an attachment to a weapon during nighttime operations. The Aurora 101 is constructed of aviation alloy and measures 132mm in length and weighs 115g. The torch has a Xenon bulb which is powered by two 3V lithium batteries. The light is also supposed to be water-proof to a depth of 100m.

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ThinkGeek has the Space Man Moppel LED Light on sale for $29.99. 'The Space Man Moppel is the perfect buddy for the sci-fi lover. Each foot has two power magnets, so the Space Man can stand in almost any pose, any direction, and any gravity! The arms, legs, and neck are super bendy, too. One hand is molded to hold a cable or two, and the other is a strong alligator clip for securing notes, thin wires, or anything else your mind can imagine. With a push of the button, your Space Man Moppel's head will illuminate an area of your workspace in a soft, white, LED glow. And there is nothing as lovely as an LED glow.'

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The Torchmark is one neat combination gadget which should be of some practical use to the technically inclined. The Torchmark would be a interesting stand-alone flashlight due to its superbright white LED which is powered by a sealed lithium battery, however, the device is slim enough to be used as a bookmark is you so desire. The Torchmark is much more than a flashlight since it incorporates a built in protractor for measuring angles and diameter gauge for measuring rods.

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There is certainly nothing "idiotic" in the review of the inexpensive Lil' Bratz torch which has been posted over at Outdoor Idiots.com. 'It would be easy to dismiss this torch as being nothing more than a child's toy, but don't let first impressions fool you. The more we investigated it, the more we were impressed with its array of high tech features. This is a serious bit of kit. Here are some of the more noteworthy innovations we discovered: What, at first glance, appears to be a mere "switch" turns out to be far more than just that. It is, in fact, a Tactical ThumbswitchTM. Yes, tactical: that meaningless buzzword that has been slowly osmosing its way into the world of outdoor equipment over the last few years. Usually, its use causes us either alarm or despair. At last, though, we have found a device which warrants the use of the word. Here it is:'

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The affordable Harbor Freight Gordon LED flashlight has been reviewed over at WebBikeWorld. 'When it arrived, I took it out of the package and looked it over. "Not bad", I thought. I couldn't tell from the photos on the Harbor Freight website, but for $4.99 I assumed it was all plastic. Nope, it actually has a pretty thick machined aluminum body with real machined knurling. O-rings seal the front and rear screw-off covers, the former holding the LEDs and the latter covering the battery carrier. There's a rubber(ish) covered on/off button at the end of the light and everything seemed like it was made with more care than could possibly be expected for the price.It didn't come with the three AAA batteries that it needs, but hey -- what do you expect for a fin? I scrounged up the relatively rare (around here anyway) triple A's and screwed the thing back together. '

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A review of the Sylvania Dot-it mini LED light has been posted over at The Gadgeteer. 'The Sylvania Dot-it is a small battery powered LED light that can placed virtually anywhere that needs illumination. Using a 3M 300LSE reusable adhesive, the light can stick to a variety of non-conventional surfaces such as fabric, leather or glass as well as plaster and wood. This type of adhesive is also suitable for a wide variety of temperatures. Measuring a little over 2.5 inches in diameter and .8 inches in height, the Dot-it contains a cluster of 3 LEDs. Each LED is rated at 10,000-12,000 mcd (mcd, or millicandela, is a common measurement of luminous intensity in LEDs) with a viewing angle of 15 degrees.'

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The FlareSafe LED flashlight is a new product which was designed with an emphasis on safety. FlareSafe can be used as a stand alone flashlight but the device has a very important optical smoke detector as well as a distress alarm. The torch has three working settings: full beam, half beam (a reading light), and flashing. 'FlareSafe uses a specially-designed optical system to look for smoke. The smoke detector works when you arm the unit. To arm FlareSafe, simply twist the plastic cap at the back-end of the unit. This will pop up, exposing the detector underneath the cap. At the same time, you will hear a single BEEP sound – that tells you the unit is armed. When smoke enters the detector, the piercing siren on FlareSafe will sound and the torch light will automatically switch on. This allows you to immediately see the unit, grab it, and use the torch to find your way out.' The FlareSafe is priced over $80

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The 3-in-1 Emergency Flare is a neat concept and would be particularly useful on those camping and boating trips when the rare occasion may arise which would necessitate the use of the flare. 'In an emergency, use this flashlight to check out the problem then convert to a flare to warn oncoming traffic. Legs fold from the handle to become a stable 3-point stand then lock back in place when not in use. The red electric flare gives one-mile visibility without the chemicals, sparks and smoke of regular flares.' The 3-in-1 Emergency Flare is available from AJ Prindle for $19.95.

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The Dragon Ball Z Character Flashlight is a miniature LED flashlight which flashes images of Dragon Ball characters on the surface meant to be illuminated. This keychain flashlight is a cute novelty item which is available in four colors--Piccolo Green, Son Goku Red, Son Gohan Yellow, and Vegeta Blue. The Dragon Ball Z Character Flashlight is presently available in Japan.

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The Coast LED Lenser Tactical Focus Flashlight features a focusable prism reflector which prevents dark spots when moving from concentrated to wide beam. The LED is 1.25-watts and Coast claims it outputs 60.2 lumens. When focused to a narrow beam you can brightly light distant objects. T he flashlight is powered by 3 AAA batteries and is operated by an easy on/off push button on the back that locks in an on or off position and also allows momentary bursts so you can signal Morse code. The Coast LED Lenser Tactical Focus Flashlight is available from Lowe's for $49.97.

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There are the hand-cranked, "screw" on/off and "push" button activated flashlights and now there is the Hand Squeeze flashlight. The Hand Squeeze Flashlight has two Large LEDs which produce adequate light when the handle is depressed with your hand. While the necessity to have one hand occupied with the generation of light from this flashlight can be an issue of bother for some folks, the prospect of not having to feed the device with expensive batteries will no doubt resonate with many. The Hand Squeeze Flashlight is available from Merit Line for $11.99.

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The Bright 28 LED Ultra-Violet Flashlight is a light which can be described as a specialized instrument since it has Ultra Violet capability which would be particularly useful in detecting fraudulent IDs and credit cards. The flashlight would however be an extremely useful tool to have around as it is touted as being water-resistant which should be good enough for illumination during a downpour.

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The Sylvania DOT-It LED lights are some really neat lights intended to be stuck on surfaces as opposed to the conventional flashlights which are meant to be carried around. Each Sylvania DOT-It LED light has three LEDs which are powered by three AAA batteries. The lights retail at Smart Home for $7.99 each and are available in black, red, purple, silver, and lime green. 'The Sylvania DOT-It LED Light will stick to practically any surface and shines its three bright white LEDs instantly when tapped on. Stick one in a kitchen cabinet or pantry and another under kitchen cabinets for a brighter workspace. These battery-powered LED lights are ideal for use in garages, sheds or any other area where it's too unwieldy to shine a flashlight while you work.'

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When you want a wristwatch that does more than indicate the tim