jgraham15
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I can't believe this but - 1 Neutral still in stock!?!?!? :shrug:
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jellydonut
Enlightened
Dunno about everyone else but I'm waiting for the single mode.
elho
Enlightened
For at least 3 hours now. But I can easily believe it, it is neutral. :nana:
But if you can not believe it. just go and get it!
Or wait, do not get it, help showing that demand for cool white is higher.
elho
Enlightened
It is not custom, it is limited-production. The MCPCBs do run off some production line, this is nothing you do in your backyard.
Dunno whether they have CNC mills for the heatsinks or not, but either way, the limiting factor is the assembly of the MCPCB, optics and contact spring into the heatsink, I am sure.
I guess what I would prefer is, if they let economics regulate things and sell the early triple batches for say $250 (I am sure at least the upcomung 1400 Lumen ones will sell as fast for that, my direct-drive one is sure worth at least that :thumbsup: ) and invest the extra money in ramping up production more quickly.
Even a split model would do, like $250 regular price, but the 3 first triples of every batch are offered at $150 for those who have the time to sit and reload the shop website all day or night long but are on a tight budget.
DM51
Flashaholic
That is complete nonsense. You might as well claim that no LED light can be custom because the emitter is made in a factory somewhere else.
This IS a custom item.
jellydonut
Enlightened
I always saw custom as something bespoke and unique, something the maker produces based on your tailored specifications.
In that respect I suppose few items considered 'customs' around here would qualify.. What's wrong with 'handmade' or 'limited'?
In that respect I suppose few items considered 'customs' around here would qualify.. What's wrong with 'handmade' or 'limited'?
elho
Enlightened
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No, that is in no way my argument, what you cited where two separate sentences not meant to be related. Whether or not the MCPCB is mass produced or not is in no way related at all, just like with the LEds.
The triples are simply not custom, because they are a fixed set of models sold in a shop, and not customized per customed or even individually designed as custom lights done by the famous custom light builders here on CPF are.
If you e.g. at least got to choose a custom UI programming for the multi-level ones, I would agree to be custom. The direct-drive triples with at least the optics to choose are semi-custom in my book (more leaning to the pre-production prototype side of things though).
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donn_
Flashaholic
DM51
Flashaholic
We won't pursue this argument here - it is off topic. Per CPF definitions, this is a custom item. Move on, please...
Kato
Enlightened
Henk_Lu
Flashlight Enthusiast
I'd preffer a 3-mode to my single mode, but the upcoming 1400 Lumen model and one without flashing-bug.
Why that? Well, the 1400 Lumen will have a much too short runtime with 1550mA, the clever dropin is the actual one with 1060 mA and it's surely not noticeably dimmer. If you have the 1400 Lumen in 3-mode, you can reserve high for when you need it and you get full blast.
That's my opinion : 1100 Lumen 1-mode and 1400 Lumen 3-mode! Besides
it's the reason I didn't buy one of the actual 3-modes (and I couldn't stand the flashing).
If I understand the UI correctly, I don't understand why people who want a single mode don't buy one of the actual 3-modes however. Due to the flashing-error, it's 3$ cheaper than a single mode and if you don't want, you never need to see anything else than High, as it starts on High... :shrug:
Why that? Well, the 1400 Lumen will have a much too short runtime with 1550mA, the clever dropin is the actual one with 1060 mA and it's surely not noticeably dimmer. If you have the 1400 Lumen in 3-mode, you can reserve high for when you need it and you get full blast.
That's my opinion : 1100 Lumen 1-mode and 1400 Lumen 3-mode! Besides
it's the reason I didn't buy one of the actual 3-modes (and I couldn't stand the flashing).If I understand the UI correctly, I don't understand why people who want a single mode don't buy one of the actual 3-modes however. Due to the flashing-error, it's 3$ cheaper than a single mode and if you don't want, you never need to see anything else than High, as it starts on High... :shrug:
easilyled
Flashaholic
This is exactly my thoughts.
That is why I bought one. Its already just "as good" as the single mode by keeping it on high, but I can also lock on to medium or low if I want to use it for prolonged periods with less light.
The flash really doesn't seem like that big of a deal to me.
ElectronGuru
Flashaholic
In 'light discipline' environments (police, etc), it's imporant to be able to start/stop output as frequently as neccessary without worrying about mode changes. Hence the single mode.
But this must be balanced with the need for a single light to do multiple roles (tough to write with 1000L pointed at your notepad). Hence the default high with optional lows.
But this must be balanced with the need for a single light to do multiple roles (tough to write with 1000L pointed at your notepad). Hence the default high with optional lows.
DM51
Flashaholic
Dan, I think we need a thread in H&M for these discussions. B/S/T is primarily for B/S/T threads, rather than development discussions. We don't want a discussion thread hogging the top of this section, and I'm sure you don't want your sales thread hijacked with discussion.
Please start a discussion thread in H&M, and we can put a link to it here and steer people over there who want to discuss the development.
Please start a discussion thread in H&M, and we can put a link to it here and steer people over there who want to discuss the development.
ElectronGuru
Flashaholic
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candle lamp
Flashlight Enthusiast
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Kestrel
Flashaholic
what kills me is the customer service...here i am complaining i cant get a $150 light bulb...:shakehead
thanks for the advice...i sure i wont feel this way in the morning
WOW... Nomination for over-done comment of the year. I can tell you from experience that Dan (and Tom and Sarah) have some of the best customer service around.
I "could" agree that their stock levels could be better... BUT as some one pointed out... these are one-offs and custom lights (AMAZING custom lights at that). I think, actually I know, should you ever have problems or even be disappointed with your Oveready purchase they stand behind their stuff 110%. I placed a comment about wanting a strike bezel rather than the smooth ring I had... received a PM with in minuets offering to exchange it! (I asked permission to disclose this part of the PM prior to doing so).
I would can and do shop with confidence from Oveready!
Nuff Said!
Stephen
