I haven't really had much of a play with a Photon II. I intend to check one out soon. I am rather attached to my maglite, it goes with me everywhere. It's one of those items that you end up needing if you don't bring it along, know what I mean? Is the Photon II as bright as a AA Maglite? I need a good light all the time at work to examine the insides of various devices. I work in the engineering section of a hospital so having tools at hand is a must as I'm not always in the actual workshop.<br><br>