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This light is insanely bright!
Posted by
Lion251
on 3/20/2010
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Pros: This light is bright!
Insanely bright!
Mechanical build quality is very good. Mode memory work fine; after a switch-off of more than a few seconds (up to hours, maybe even more) the light returns to the mode that it was switched off in (not the next one, as with other lights)
Cons: This light is _insanely_ bright... ;-)
The version that I got, has PWM for the modes, but no current regulation, even though it is sold as having one. Direct driving a Cree XPG from a full battery amounts to murder. An XPG has a much lower Vf than the XREs that are known as Q5 or R2, and, as current rises sharply with voltage for LEDs, an XPG is overdriven quite a bit when direct-driven from a full LiIon battery. Current can rise to >2A for a full battery (I have measured 2.2A at the tailcap)
Other Thoughts: I really like this light, and if the issue with the overdriven LED can be resolved, I will buy several more for friends.
Bottomline: Buy this light if you like blindingly bright flashlights, but don't run it for too long on full batteries.
VERY GOOD FLASHLIGHT
Posted by
srspinho
on 2/26/2010
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Pros: WOW ! ! !
This FlashLight is really nice and amazingly bright.
Just Fantastic !
Nice built quality and really esay to use.
The flashlight´s circuit does not make that anoying noise like in other flashlights.
It does not get hot after long time using.
Cons: I think tha I do not have anything to say against this product, but it culd be just a bit cheaper
Other Thoughts: If you want a GOOD flashlight, buy this one with the TrustFire batteries and the charger.
If you will buy just one flashlight, 2x18650 are enough.
Bottomline: I´m very satified with this product !
Excellent Flashlight - Highly Recommended
Posted by
hcorbin
on 2/17/2010
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Pros: As of February 2010, this is the brightest single element Cree LED emitter. The light beam has a good spread considering the projecting distance of the spot.
Especially like that the lanyard string attaches to the side of the barrel cap allowing the light to be placed on it's end cap.
Cons: The machined threads are dry, make sure to apply a lubricant of some kind. Anything from a light oil to Vaseline will do.
Bottomline: I am extremely pleased wiht the light, ordered 2 originally and have returned to order more.