Maglite goes LED

Yippee — it’s about time. The company that makes what are arguably the world’s best flashlights has been behind the curve when it comes to LEDs. Unlike traditional bulbs, LEDs are tougher, use a lot less energy, and can last for years. There are a lot of LED flashlights out there now, but Maglites still used bulbs.

Now that’s changing. Maglite announced a new line of LED-based flashlights. And you can be darned sure I’m getting mine.

(For details on why LEDs are so cool, see my USA Today column on the subject.)