Arney, thanks for the welcome. This is a great forum. I'm a new/old/recycled member -- I've been around here since at least 2001, but my username expired. Since then, I've been lurking.

Buckshot13, you're right, the 2AA MagLED has a lot going for it. It's handy and gives lots of light. I'm glad to have it with me, as long as I remember to put in fresh batteries before I go. (The sudden shut-off isn't a flaw with an individual unit; it's inherent to the design of the LED regulation circuit. All the AA MagLEDs act this way.)