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Excelent Deal!
Posted by
Seko777
on 7/28/2010
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Pros: Very good bright, construction and size.
Fits perfectly in any pocket
Versatile battery Options (Simple AA batteries or 14500 if you need more power)
With one AA it is really bright but with a 14500 it`s incredible!
Cons: I can`t see any cons, it`s exactly what the annouce says. Maybe if it includes one holster or protection for the lens could be better.
Other Thoughts: The best buy for this price. Buy the K-109 if you need a small model with the same light (230 lumen with a CR123 battery)
Bottomline: I`m going to buy the K-109 also!
Good Value Light
Posted by
Bellshooter
on 7/22/2010
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Pros: Good price for performance
reasonable construction and works with both AA and Lithium cells.
Bright light for the torch size and over 60 minutes at full brightness, 100 minutes before shut off on a 2400 mah AA NiMh
glow in the dark both ends! to aid location at night, multi modes useful if you need a value compact tac light
Surface grip is good with nice anodised finish.
Cons: threads a bit rough - need lube
clip ok but not too robust
Gets a bit warm - not too hot - on full brightness setting. About 40C so nt too hot to hold.
Other Thoughts: For the money a good buy
Bottomline: It's a buy if you want the multimodes
Compact Strong light
Posted by
akvidal
on 7/12/2010
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Pros: With this torch you get a strong light at the lowest price level for torches. A big thing for me was that it did not have the annoying effect in the middle.Modes suit well, but for me SOS mode is not necessary. Flexibility on the type of batteries that can be used is also a good thing.
Cons: It will change mode from the slightest shake. Would be nice to have lubricated junctures so the aluminum does not wear out so easily. I will examine if I can fix the mode changing problem. If it was not for the mode changing problem, it would be the best torch by far at this price range.
Other Thoughts: Strong light without doughnut effect would make this torch the perfect one for your bicycle (also seems waterproof), but it changes mode on every bump. I lubricated the junctures myself and now it can be unscrewed softly.
Bottomline: Wish that the mode changing easily would be solved. It seems a little complicated to do by yourself because the only accessible part is the battery compartment. To disassemble any further you have to unsolder. I intended to use it in by bicycle but now I can only use it as a hand torch.
WOW!
Posted by
Insomnix
on 6/25/2010
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Pros: All I can say is WOW! This light is very bright for it's size. I first got it and used a AA Battery. This was nice and bright. But did not feel like a full 220 Lumens. But still better than my Maglight 4D. It's lightweight and easily kept in the pocket. I bought (2) 14500 batteries and the charger and one battery will last me more than 2 months. Granted, this is not continuious use. But for normal use, it will last a while. Had a great hot spot and in a dark room you can see the beam throw.
Cons: My two drawbacks to this unit. The heatsync does not do a very good job of dissipating the heat. After 15 minutes of use it gets quite hot. This is a rare occurence for me, but other lights have had better heat dissipation. Also, the light would change settings on its own at the slightest shake or jolt. It turns out that the LED Module is screwed in to the upper casing and tends to come loose. I have to use my thuimb to screw it down now and then. I am sure a piece of solder in the edge once down will hold it, but this is rare now that I knew the cause.
Bottomline: If you are looking for a nice bright handheld light that is not too expensive and ruggedly built, get this light. It's won't out perform a HID light, but then again, it's not HID.