Define Super bright.
Q: As in how many lumens does it put out?
A: Output bright can come to 300 lumens (MAX) [from Amazon]
Conclusion: Thatâs not very muchâŚ
What is it about flashlights these days? For the last couple of weeks my junk folder has bulged with come-ons for âmilitary flashlightsâ that are the only way to âprotect your family.â
But if itâs really dark, that can be superbright enough.
Meh. First off any flashlight that has variable brightness compared to input power isnât running a regulated or decent power control circuit. Second I doubt this thing holds up at all. I know, but you can totally buy like 10 of these for the price of a good flashlightâŚwhich is the entire problem with our society and economy.
No thanks, Iâll spend the money on a Coast, Surefire, or even a Maglite. You know something Iâm not going to have to replace in a couple of years.
I wonder if it gets that 300 lumens only with a LI-ion cell and maximally zoomed to a tiny spot. Hardly useful. Also, thereâs no way that little light can support a 7W emitter. An alkaline AA cell certainly canât support the power for it.
Iâve bought three at various times. They donât last. I donât mean the batteries; the construction looks plenty sturdy, but the internal wiring seems quite prone to developing faults, and Iâm not particularly rough on my flashlights. Mostly they just sit in the glove compartment, and they still manage to develop intermittent power glitches.
I thought this was going to be a BoingBoing Store ad for those same spamlights
I have one of these, which seem identical: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/High-Quality-Mini-LED-Flashlight-CREE-2300LM-Waterproof-Q5-LED-Flashlight-3-Modes-Zoomable-LED-Torch/32479988092.html Well-made, and very bright (machined aluminum; O-ring seals, etc.). Better made than an old Maglite I had.
Screw these âCreeâ knock-offs. They canât even get the spelling right.
Iâm holding out for the genuine article.
Do COPS USE THESE? Is is bright enough to BLIND A BEAR?
Under $5 sounds pretty good for a real Cree branded LED, but I still prefer my ancient, noisy, batteryless, no-voltage-regulation incandescent Russian-surplus dynamo torch.
For any Canadians who are interested:
I donât want it, but someone else here might.
I wish BoingBoing would highlight really great products made by companies treating their employees fairly.
Do it!
Hey Mark, Did ya not see this deal?
http://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-Torch-Light-Charger-Battery/dp/B00GX2MA8O/ref=pd_sim_23_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=41Humt4a3XL&dpSrc=sims&preST=AC_UL160_SR160%2C160&refRID=1Y3Y40DFXXJF48N0HV
Light, 2 Batteryâs and a wall charger for $2
See, that makes me trust the Ultrafire flashlights a bit more - if someone is making knockoff âUitraflreâ batteries, thereâs probably some âthereâ there.
Iâm feeling reassured that Iâm not the only one who immediately went there when they read the title.
Cheers for that.
I have been playing enough Overwatch that I read it as âSuper bright McCree flashbangâ
Iâm not trying to knock your light, but I question well made of durable parts.
We use this at work:
They last maybe 3 months before the button gets wonky or something else starts acting up and itâll only light intermittently. The previous light we used by a different off brand vendor did the same thing. My original Mag-lite LED has worked in the same environment for well over a year and itâs completely fine (the finish not so much). Perhaps Gitex spent the extra nickel for a better tail cap button?
