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For a 2 x AA light with a very long runtime and regulated output the Opalec Newbeam LED conversion for the minimag is great.
It accepts Lithium AAs which means it can be stored for years and will work when you need it.


Yes, the Newbeam is a very nice retrofit. Bright for a 3x5mm LED light, and you get a rock solid, regulated, 10 hr runtime with two alkalines batteries and longer with lithiums. The regulation should make sure it will get the most out of junk batteries too.

However, I tend to shy away from the Mag products for super reliability (retrofitted or not). I feel like there are too many parts and have had to fiddle with them to keep them working.

-john


Edited by JohnN (12/26/05 07:53 PM)