"PM" stands for private message. It's like an email that only goes to other forum users.
To send one, click on the person's name at the top of their post, then choose the "Contact Info" tab, then click the "Send a private message..." link. If you get an answering PM, you'll see it as an unread message up in the top right-hand corner of the page after you log in. (I think you will also get a pop-up notification.)
Number 30(wow!) on the list checking in! I've made some excellent progress, since I used to be number 77. I hadn't checked this thread since November, and when I saw all the new posts I was afraid I may have missed the boat. Happily, nope, I'm still in the running. I don't think I want one of the "seconds". Not because I'm picky, but because this isn't the greatest time for me to be spending
more money on lights. (Just bought a 2nd Zebralight, and a LumaPower Encore. My first foray into 18650-based lights.)
Anyway, I'll be back from vacation the latter half of Feb, and maybe I can get my Cree Arc then. Heck, I'll try to remember to check CPF while I'm gone. I'm getting excited again!
Should I consider dropping my low stage from .50, down to .25? We are getting such good bins these days, that .50 ain't as low as it once was.... I
think I'm still okay with the idea of a not-super-low low. My intention is to use the low stage as my normal everyday setting. For crawling around behind computers, squinting at fine print, avoiding trip obstacles when outdoors... stuff like that. High (1.5) will be reserved for situations where shock and awe is required.
Does a .50mA/1.5W combo (still) sound about right for that?