sunglob
Newly Enlightened
When some years ago I bought my Arc LS and Surefire E2e with the KL1 LED head I could not see how they could be surpassed, for the size. Having been alerted to Cree and Fenix, Jetbeam etc I am amazed at the increase in LED efficiency. I just recently bought some of $10 DealExtreme Cree P4-WDs to give away, but I think I may have to keep them. :sigh: Although there is no comparison between the build quality of the Arc and Surefire compared to the cheapies, the DX blows away both in terms of output. Not only do the Arc and Surefire have a slightly blue tint in comparison, but the cheapie is running off a 1.2v NiMH, and the Surefire off 2 SF123A lithiums. I can't remember what I paid for the Surefire, but it was in excess of $100, and at today's prices would cost around $150.
I won't be getting rid of my Arc or my Surefire, but I'm also keeping my cheap and cheerful Crees.
I won't be getting rid of my Arc or my Surefire, but I'm also keeping my cheap and cheerful Crees.