So, as a follow-up to my LED flashlight thread...

[TC535i]

I made a couple purchases.

Picked up a Surefire-style U2 knockoff that uses an 18650 battery and a K2 LED:

http://www.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_1258_1.jpg

A modded flashlight that's had its cheaper LED replaced with a Cree unit (very high output), 3xAAA batteries but I should be able to run it with a 18650 as well:

http://aycu17.webshots.com/image/9616/2000623897569555092_rs.jpg

A cheap 1-watt light that'll use a AA battery:

http://www.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_1120_4_thumb.jpg

[TC535i]

Picked up a couple protected, 3.7V 2400mAh 18650 cells:

http://www.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_1283_1.jpg

and a charger:

http://www.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_0936_1.jpg

Charger will also charge RCR123 cells, so I can pick those up if I end up with a flashlight that uses them.

Also got a couple cheapie flashlights for around the house:

http://www.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_0046_1_thumb.jpg

Now... I just have to wait for everything to take the slow boat over from china. ;) Should be here within 2 weeks or so. Can't wait!!

[632 Regal]

actually my stuff from china only took a week or so if they ship quickly.

[Alexlind123]

I made a couple purchases.

Picked up a Surefire-style U2 knockoff that uses an 18650 battery and a K2 LED:



Blasphemy!

[dennyg]

I bought some flexible lights from the same source and he ships from CA. If your source was ebayer winsomebidsome.......bought 12 for 56 bucks shipped....great for trouble shooting printing press in hard to reach areas. Works good only in low light. Most of his stuff has high shipping charges though.

[zhandax]

surpluscomputers.com is also big on LED flashlighs; usually on sale. I bought two. Really handy.

[BFEINZIMER]

ahh tim you shoulda gotten that streamlight i was preaching about lol

[TC535i]

surpluscomputers.com is also big on LED flashlighs; usually on sale. I bought two. Really handy.
Yeah, but this 2-pack on sale for $8.99 http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=CategoryBody&c=CSFL

costs $3.05 shipped at my place. ;)

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1099

Check it out if you want anything, it's very reasonable, and the customer service is good from what I hear.

[TC535i]

ahh tim you shoulda gotten that streamlight i was preaching about lol
Yea, but I really wanted to get a couple LED lights to play with. I'd like to compare it to your light for sure tho!

[TC535i]

I bought some flexible lights from the same source and he ships from CA. If your source was ebayer winsomebidsome.......bought 12 for 56 bucks shipped....great for trouble shooting printing press in hard to reach areas. Works good only in low light. Most of his stuff has high shipping charges though.
Actually, got it thru a website in china. I searched for that ebay seller but didn't get any results? Got a link?

[TC535i]

actually my stuff from china only took a week or so if they ship quickly.
Yeah, I've heard between 1-2 weeks. I'm saying 2 weeks so I don't get myself all excited... I'm kinda stoked to play with these things!

[TC535i]

ahh tim you shoulda gotten that streamlight i was preaching about lol
btw... change yo sig, suckahead!

[Qube]

Fenix baby, Fenix. I'm going to do wholesale for Canada once they get back to me.

[BFEINZIMER]

Yea, but I really wanted to get a couple LED lights to play with. I'd like to compare it to your light for sure tho!

well come up to my house some time and help me aim my new euros to the proper heighth and we can check those lights out

[zhandax]

Yeah, but this 2-pack on sale for $8.99 http://www.surpluscomputers.com/stor...oryBody&c=CSFL (http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=CategoryBody&c=CSFL)
costs $3.05 shipped at my place. ;)
I may give them a shot. I now have to support another building which has dismal lighting and my guys have to do quality inspections there. I think I may talk our admin into buying a couple.

[TC535i]

I may give them a shot. I now have to support another building which has dismal lighting and my guys have to do quality inspections there. I think I may talk our admin into buying a couple.
Don't get the lame ones tho... do you use them a lot? Are you using rechargables right now?

Might be worth getting a decent light and some good rechargables... won't cost too much, I'd think. Lemme see how the ones I ordered turn out, and get back to you!