Seriously, John - I just completely sold out my own review due to a PM by a noob, he didn't need to take a chance either (and guys like us KNOW better, right?) .... Bottom line, I explained the potential for complete disaster as well as the potential for limited success - try and compute those odds just ONCE.
I seriously got lucky with this pen, but it still has it's limitations - other than eating batteries it gets realy hot really quick (no mode hopping though - THAT kinda still keeps the honeymoon alive) and after a few days (OK, week 2) it still really lights matches and stupid kid tricks galore. The KD "200" I just recieved seems to have some serious potential and serious difficulties too, but yeah, the FP200 stands on its' own merits at $75... MAN I'm tired of having to "troubleshoot" Chinese Poo Poo
Today marked the arrival of (Heh Heh) "35mW" sights from "Tactical Gear Depot" - and once the case/driver thing gets repaired to an operational status, I really believe a 30-40mW reading will happen, incredible mounts for <$60, easily accessible focus, etc, etc but when will these people realize that incredible production tolerance doesn't equal quality raw materials and/or quality control?
The next time I order from China, I'll remind them that the Japanese dream they're chasing is the Japanese nightmare we saved them from in WWII - probably get me nowhere, but well worth it personally ;D
I hope you didn't base your purchase on my review - I mus have gotten lucky, Sorry, Amigo