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NikolaTesla said:
You can get 5 Q-lll's for price of 1 HDS. You can get hundreds of Timex watches for the price of 1 Rolex. So I ask you all, Which would you rather own? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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These types of statements imply that the lights are functionally equivalent. This simply isn't the case. One is a multi brightness programmable light and one is a single brightness light. While I respect anyone's opinion who does not feel those functions are importaint to them, it doesn't change the fact that they are different. Simply that much of the function of the HDS light isn't importaint to them and thus undermines the value. To these people I say that the HDS simply isn't a good buy for them.
It seems the QIII is better compared to the SF L4, L5, KL1, Sharper Image 1W, etc.
Personally, I find the multi value output very appealing. I currently EDC a SF L1 + SF E2e to get three light outputs. In my mind multi output is where it is at. I find the two stage lights a good start, but I think one more output is needed. This means I think the competition for the HDS lights are more like the SF L1, L2, A2, U2 and BH Gladius.
It would be very interesting to see how the output on the HDS 60 stacks up against the U2. I'd be supprised however if it really is as bright.
Personally, what I want is the HDS EDC in a 5W / 2x123A package. That would be a perfect EDC IMO.
-john
BTW, here is the nice, inexpensive Shaper Image 1W: