Great light; works for a long time without recharging
348522
I charged it, installed it, set it on Low Power Motion-Activated, and it's now been going three months without another charge. Love it.

My only problem, and it isn't the product's fault, is that I have it installed in a hutch, and the motion sensing picked up on people walking by. A small Sugru wall around the sensor fixed that, though.
1687223
I purchased this lantern in case of long power outages.  I was concerned that it takes 8 D-cell batteries.  What I discovered, however, is that those batteries keep this lantern going forever.  It has several LED lights that draw very little power, and a center reflector that really seems to amplify the light.  I keep the lantern handy at all times and have a spare supply of batteries for the "just in case."  I doubt that I will ever get to the spare batteries before they start to lose power just sitting on the shelf.
4195778
I love this little light.  We purchased it in May of 2013 and I installed it in our coat closet by the front door. It's been so good and reliable that I practically forgot about it until last night when the light turned on and stayed on after we put our coats away (the timer is usually 30 seconds).  I thought it was broken and logged in to buy a new one when I happened to read an answer to a question about the batteries that said the light stays on when they are about to die.  Of course!  These are almost 4-year old batteries.  I swapped them out for 3 fresh D batteries and the light is back to operating as it has since we purchased it.
2732374
I've had this light for over 2 years and have had 0 issues. I've only had to replace the batteries one time because i left the light under the night stand and it pressed against something and had the light on for a couple days while i was traveling. for the price i highly recommend this light.
1081801
I love a good light! And this one is good! I received one of these Volmate LED Solor Motion Sensor Lights to review and I love the light it provides. It provides a nice area of light so it's very useful. While it needs sunlight ot charge, it doesn't seem to need direct, bright light to be able to work. We have had over cast days for over a week and it is still working good. The materials are corrosion proof. The aluminum bracket that serves as the mount for the light also protects the plastic housing of the light itself somewhat since the aluminum covers the top of the light.
There are 16 LEDs that turn in brightly when there is movement within several feet. It is pretty sensitive and will come on with even small movement. It goes off after about 30 seconds of not detecting any more movement. With a good 8 hour charge, you could get up to 12 hours of continuous light. the LEDs have a 50,000 life span and the solar panel has a five year life span. This is one of the better solar lights I have tried and I wouldn't mind getting some more to place at various places around our property.
The light comes with everything you need with the exception of the phillip's head screwdriver needed to mount the light. There are two screws, two wall anchors, an activation key and the light. The activation key allows you to manually turn the light on and off for times you might not want the light to come on.
I love the look of this light. It can blend in with different styles and unlike many solar lights that have yard stakes, you don't have to pull it out to mow or weed eat. Considering how long it should last, the price of this one is a great bargain.
1186243
I'm an avid cyclist and have ridden in the dark plenty of times. Once I road 120 miles that included a 2.5 mile tunnel, which required a light, and the last 20 miles were after sunset. I count on these to work.

I loved this light while it lasted. It is bright and has a separate rechargeable battery pack. As with all rechargeables the first thing I did was charge it overnight. The next day it worked great. I wanted to compare it to an old light I had but it needed charging so I waited another day. Turned this on and it only lasted one minute and I haven't been able to get it to work since. That is not something you want to happen when you are out riding in the dark.

It also comes with a taillight that still works and a headband if you want to wear the light but it is a little difficult to get the included rubber bands around and hooked on the headband. Comes with the charger and some velcro strips but no instructions or company information.

I received a promotional discount for my honest review.
3718339
I'm sure as most of us know Maglite is well known for their simple understated flashlight design that's durable and well built. These U.S. machined aluminum lights lasts for years, the only thing that ever needs replacing is the krypton bulbs (I usually burn them out by dropping the flashlight) or a new set of batteries. The o-rings do a good job of sealing out water, making the light good for emergency situations. Maglites are the ones I go for when I need a flashlight I know won't quite on me. Most of us have our Maglites "borrowed" and never get them returned which is the only reason we have to get a new one, when the borrower sees the quality they just by chance forget to return the light.

  I will admit Maglite was a little slow in getting into the LED market, and even still they're lagging behind when it comes to the LEDs they put in their lights, but in the end it IS a Mag that has a decently powered LED in it. I read on the Maglite website that the krypton bulb of a Maglite Mini was supposed to be about 15.2 lumens, and from what I read the Luxeon Rebel LED is (and this is without official report) about 75-70 lumens, so the bulb is definitely brighter than a krypton bulb.

  The battery life is supposedly ten hours, which is also higher than the krypton bulb. I believe there is a capacitor in the light that provides a constant flow of energy to the bulb (hence the slight flickering of the bulb which I find to be annoying) so that the light output will be the same until the battery dies (also why it shuts off so abruptly). This is a pro and a con at the same time. The light brightness stays steady and usable until the battery is dead, but when it dies it DIES, leaving you literally in the dark. There should be an indicator on the light, perhaps a small red light that comes on when the battery is almost dead. Other than that (and like I said the light flickering from the electronics storing energy and releasing it to make constant lumen amounts) it works very well.

  Something else I didn't know about until just a while ago was the 100% brightness, 25% brightness, and flashing modes. I had read on the package about it but was confused how to obtain the modes, but after some reading I found out you twist the cap to ON, then off, and you get 25% light, then off and ON again to get flashing. Quite handy, but the documentation wasn't very good. As far as the light itself goes it lasts a long time, it's brighter than a normal Mag Mini, and it has Mags years of experience behind it. Great light that I would recommend to anyone.
3402663
I am very happy with this work light. It provides plenty of light and is very handy as a portable light source. I especially like the 3 options for recharging (110 volt plug in, plug into computer USB, or use car cigarette lighter plug). With the hook for hanging the light and the magnet on the back I can usually find a way to use it hands free, which is a nice feature. I would definitely recommend this product.
2172054
The screws that hold the front on are awful, they fall out within the first few uses. Aside from having to rebuild the light, it's a great light that lasts long. Just note, it doesn't take a few hours to charge as the instructions say. From fully dead, it charges for almost 12 hours. There's a light on the charger that tells you when it's fully charged.
3658204
I agree with people who have said that this is a great light. I also agree that it charges some, though not all, USB devices. It seems to charge devices that do not use a lot of power, and not those that do. So, you're OK with MP3 players, but forget charging a current smart phone.

As a light, though, it's really good. A minute of cranking produces a good, strong, broad light beam. The crank handle tucks nicely into the case when not in use, and the clip is handy for keeping the thing handy.

Those lights that you shake to charge don't work worth a damn. A full minute of shaking one I tested recently produced a decent beam for a couple of minutes, but I was worn out from all the shaking. Maybe if you billed it as a light and an exercise device, you'd be all set. This crank light, though, is not hard to crank and it produces a bright beam for over 20 minutes with one minute of cranking in my testing so far.

I don't know about the complaint one person had of the pin falling out of the crank handle, but I note that the pin is actually a screw, so it should not be hard to put it back in if it does fall out. Mine seems good and solid so far.

In all, I really like this light and I am putting one in each emergency kit I have. It's great to forget about batteries in a back-up light like this.
4281592
I will probably buy another one of these.  I got this to use with an Anker 10000mah external battery pack.  I plugged this into it and turned it on to see how long it would run.  After 24 hours, I cut it off.  It draws very little current - and in the event of a power outage, would be a big convenience to have - in conjunction with one of the external battery packs.

I wish the hue of the light were warmer.  If that were the case, I would give 5 stars.  This, however, is still an excellent product.
3225417
The main surprise is how bright this light is. And it seems well made, judging from its weight and materials - mostly metal, not plastic. I've been using it for three weeks without need to recharge it. It never fails to actuate and then to turn off. My only disappointment is that I thought it would not come on when there was ambient light (I.e. Enough that additional light is not needed). It always turns on with motion, even in well lit room.  Not really a big deal though, I'm quite satisfied. But that's why four stars and not five.
3148846
Our house has a long hallway with bedrooms on either side and a linen closet at the end. When all the bedroom doors are closed, the hall is very dark. I installed 2-each of these lights and problem solved! The hall is a high traffic area, so I tested to see just how long the batteries (4-ea AA-batteries) would last under normal use. They lasted over 3-months. Another thing that's neat about these lights is when the batteries get weak, a small light stays lit until you replace them. I've recently switched to using rechargeable batteries. I would recommend.
2970864
Excellent light, and has lasted quite some time on the included pair of batteries. I like the recessed switch, and also that even as the batteries are dying, the light is consistent (if not quite as bright, which is understandable.)

Slightly wider in diameter than my Maglite or my Coast lights, which means it doesn't quite fit in my belt pouch holster. I intend to sand it down and repaint it when I can.
911777
Great light, bright wonderful and durable...just the battery situation is a bummer. Hard, unique and EXPENSIVE to replace. Wish it was rechargeable. It's would be perfection !
2286814
The XtraFlex2 LED book light is light years (no pun intended) better than the old itty-bitty-type lights that used incandescent bulbs.

The XtraFlex2 gets great battery life, unlike the the itty-bittys, which I found went through batteries like crazy. Of course, the LED "bulbs" don't burn out like the itty-bitty blubs (and the XtraFlex2 doesn't heat up from its bulbs, either). The XtraFlex2's integrated battery pack is also great; no getting tangled up in a cord while you're in bed.

I stumbled on the XtraFlex2 at my local Borders. They had a bunch of them in a display when the final Harry Potter book was published (presumably figuring that a lot of kids, little and big, were going to be doing a lot of reading in bed...). The leftovers were sold at half price, a real bargain. I bought one, tried it out, loved it, and went back to buy several more for use as gifts (and spares).

Available in colors other than purple;&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mighty-Bright-XtraFlex2-Light-Black/dp/B000TXZIDM/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light - Black</a>,<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Xtra-Flex-2-LED-Book-Light-Silver/dp/B000OOSDTW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light, Silver</a>,<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mighty-Bright-XtraFlex2-Book-Craft-Clip-On-Light-Green/dp/B0013AK9ES/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Green</a>,<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Mighty-Bright-XtraFlex2-Book-Craft-Clip-On-Light-Pink/dp/B0013AG9QK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Pink</a>, and&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Xtra-Flex-2-LED-Book-Light-Blue/dp/B000OOSDU6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light, Blue</a>.
163666
Works well; plenty of light in terms of brightness and diffusion, at least for a smallish work area.  Charge lasts roughly 3 to 4 hours (continuous) although Ive never timed it. Pretty heavy duty construction, although the plastic feet tend to work loose.  I thought the magnet  anchor feature would be superfluous, but it has come in handy.  I screwed a couple of metal brackets into a wooden shelf  and stuck the light onto those. I keep it there semi-permanently.