4Sevens Preon 2: "World's Best Penlight" by Nutnfancy
As of 2010, few lights will compare to capabilities contained within the 1.6 ounce Preon 2 flashlight by "4Sevens." It's not the only game in town when it comes to subcompact lighting technologies, but it's one of the best. The Preon 1 is its little brother (single AAA, not reviewed in depth here) and it differs in having a twist versus a clicky UI (both interchangeable if desired). For its excellent ergonomics (discussed), longer burn times, and attention getting brightness level, I prefer the Preon 2. It incorporates capabilities that had previously been the domain of larger flashlights and gives its user more versatility. While single mode, medium-brightness level lights (like the still excellent, high value Streamlight Stylus Pro) will continue to win fans for their simplicity, the 2-cell AAA Preon 2 is a more flexible illumination tool. In the primary mode, it gives the user a choice of: Low 2.2 lumens (a useful illumination level), Med 22, or a class-leading High mode giving 160 lumens. The high mode gives the dimunitive light some serious searching capabilities, leaving dimmer lights in the dust. These primary modes are accessed by either a hard-click on the end push button or, once turned on, by soft presses on the switch. Special modes of Strobe, SOS, Beacon High, or Beacon Low are also easily accessed but reside deep enough in the interface where accidental actuation is unlikely. All the special modes further give a depth to the Preon that other penlights just ...
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