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nice flashlight <40USD?

3zuli

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hi, I'm plan on buying some new flashlight. I'd like to have a flashlight with SSC P7 led inside (or better :)), thrower, opreated by (one) 18650 (preffered) or CR123A LiIon batteries.
I'd prefer buying from DX, but other sites (TRUSTED) shouldn't be problem...

I found these two:
DealExtreme: $28.75 MTE SF-15 SSC P7-D-SXO 5-Mode Memory 900-Lumen LED Flashlight (1*18650)
DealExtreme: $31.02 MTE SSC P7 C-Bin 900-Lumen 2-Mode LED Flashlight (1*18650)

btw this one isn't so bright but looks damn c00l :D A4 3W Three Modes Capacity Q3 Light Bulb Flashlight Lamp Torch with Clip China Wholesale - Everbuying.com is it worth it? does anyone own it?

can you recommend me which to choose? any help is welcome :thanks:
 





yobresal

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It amongst all of their single 18650 P7 lights are nice and bright. If you are specifically looking for 900 lumens then you will not get it in a light $<40. If you just want a nice light then go for that one you mentioned. It will serve you well.
 
randomlugia

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I would recommend an R5, considering it's only a tiny bit dimmer, and you get 3x the runtime. But if you need a P7, my Spiderfire P7 is my favorite out of the three I own, and I'd definitely recommend it. Just make sure the tailcap is screwed in when you get it or it will flicker.
 
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Don't go for some POS DX light in this price range... For $37 you can get a quark MiNi 123, free shipping worldwide, built and shipped in the US in NEUTRAL white, not the awful purple from a cool white cheap-o LED. Neutral white will give you around 175 lumens, and cool white will be around 190 lumens. Personally, I think neutral is much better and it's also $2 cheaper. My 4sevens order shipped on a tuesday, got here on thursday. Plus, the MiNis are TINY!

Also, those "900 lumen" dx lights are closer to 250 lumens with an awful color rendering index.
 
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randomlugia

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ossumguywill said:
Don't go for some POS DX light in this price range... For $37 you can get a quark MiNi 123, free shipping worldwide, built and shipped in the US in NEUTRAL white, not the awful purple from a cool white cheap-o LED. Neutral white will give you around 175 lumens, and cool white will be around 190 lumens. Personally, I think neutral is much better and it's also $2 cheaper. My 4sevens order shipped on a tuesday, got here on thursday. Plus, the MiNis are TINY!

Also, those "900 lumen" dx lights are closer to 250 lumens with an awful color rendering index.
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I also like neutral white, but I have to disagree about the DX lights. The P7's put out around 450+ lumens at 3A, and this has been proven in light spheres. Quote from the 10.5 inch sphere thread on CPF,

"DX MC-E P60 drop-in______________ 3 NiMH AA Tenergy_________443.1 lumens ______ 1 sec"

Budget neutral/warm white drop-ins:

DealExtreme: $8.99 Cree P3-WH 5-Mode Memory LED Drop-in Module for WF-502B and Flashlights Alike (3.6V~8.4V)
DealExtreme: $11.29 Cree Q2 LED Drop-In Module for WF-502B and Similar Flashlights (3.6V~12V Input)

I agree that more expensive lights are better, but you're being a little harsh on the budget lights. It really just depends on the individual products; my Aurora P7 puts out a very nice high CRI white, and my Spiderfire has an almost pure white beam.
 
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